Ghorepani Poonhill Trek

In the morning, your trek guide comes at the hotel to take you to the bus to Pokhara. Pokhara is also called a city of lakes which has Phewa lake, Begnas Lake, Rupa Lake and more. It also offers the panoramic view of Fishtail Peak (Machhapucharre 6,993m), Annapurna (8,091m), Dhaulagiri (8,167m), Manaslu (8,156m), and Lamjung Himal.

On this day, we head out of Pokhara in a private vehicle. After two hours drive, we reach Birethanti (1,039 m/3,409 ft). After a couple of hour's hike, we reach Hile (1,495 m/4,905 ft), a large village with many shops and teahouses.

From there, the trail continues through the village and follows the north bank of the Bhurungdi Khola. The route declines somewhat at first as you continue your journey from Hile. But soon after, you must trek a long, arduous ascent uphill before reaching Ulleri.

The trail ascends more gently from Ulleri towards Banthanti at 2,250m which offers a stunning view of Annapurna South (7,219m). You pass through the rhododendron and oak trees before you reach Ghorepani.

In the early morning, trek to Poon Hill (3,210m) to see an excellent view of Annapurna I, ( 8,091 m), Annapurna II (7,937m), Annapurna III (7,555m), Annapurna IV (7,525 m), Gangapurna (7,455 m), and Annapurna South (7,219m) and the unobstructed view of the sunrise. Spend at least 1 hour on Poonhill and then trek to Ghorepani and Tadapani (2,170m), passing through the pine and rhododendron forest, and Deurali and Banthanti villages.

From Tadapani, you descend through the forest to Ghandruk, a village of the Gurung people, and this village offers the view of Annapurna I (8,091m), Annapurna II (7,937m), Annapurna III (7.555m), Annapurna IV (7,525m), Gangapurna (7,455m), Annapurna South (7,219m), and Machapucharre (6,993m).

Today, the trek begins along the agricultural terrace farms and stone-paved pathways. Reaching Syauli Bazaar marks the end of our trek. Then a couple of hour drive will take us back to Pokhara.

We will be driving back to Kathmandu in the morning. In the evening, we host a farewell dinner in a fine restaurant accompanied by your guide and/or office staff.

If you are interested in extending the trip, there are many options such as the Chitwan jungle safari, river rafting adventure, Kathmandu shopping tour, mountain biking, and other activities.