About the Trip
‘short, scenic adventure to high Poon Hill for stunning sunrise over high peaks’
Highlights:
“Adventure of short and moderate walks to scenic Ghorepani and high Poon Hill
Enjoy walks into serene and beautiful rhododendron, magnolia and pine tree lines
Dramatic landscapes, great bio-diversity in the shade of high Annapurna Himalaya
Striking sunrise views over Dhaulagiri, Annapurna and Manaslu mountain range”
Introduction:
Annapurna Panorama Trekking, an adventure for all from young to elderly people including family, school / collage group as well suitable for corporate and high executive, where one can refresh with pure cool fresh mountain air.
Annapurna Panorama Trekking a short and scenic adventure with touch of local culture in the close shade of massive Annapurna, Dhaulagiri and Manaslu Himalaya mountain range with towering Machhapuchare Himal ‘Fish-Tail’.
An adventure that takes you from low-warm paddy fields and farms to cooler hills covered within enchanting woodland of tall rhododendron, magnolia, pines and fir tree lines.
Where trekker gets fascinated as walk enters into beautiful tree lines the whole area around Ghorepani regarded as world largest natural garden when wild-flowers are in full bloom during spring times of March to May month.
Journey begins from scenic and lovely Pokhara, a city located on a verdant valley surrounded by green rolling hills within close backdrop of Annapurna Himalaya with ever present Machhapuchare Himal, the famous ‘Fish Tail’ peak.
From Pokhara takes you to foothills with climb towards high green hills within beautiful forest and typical mountain villages adorned with impressive local cultures of both Hindu and Buddhism religions.
Finally walk leads to main highlight at Ghorepani village where all houses painted blue with awesome views of Dhaulagiri and Annapurna peaks, located in the midst of rhododendron and pine forest and beneath scenic Poon Hill.
Next early morning hike takes you on top highest spot of the adventure at above 3,210 m high rewards you with stunning sunrise views over worlds three highest mountain range.
That includes 7th high Mt. Dhaulagiri, 8th high Mt. Manaslu with 10th high Mt. Annapurna and its massive range includes towering Fish Tail peak, one of few peaks in Himalaya remains virgin and unclimbed.
Poon Hill a magnificent ridge with high observation tower for better panorama of mountain range, enjoying delightful scenery descend to Ghorepani and continue walk taking an alternative high route.
Where climb takes you into lovely woodland facing marvelous views of Dhaulagiri and Annapurna range of peaks, as walk descends into a gorge and then up to Tadapani a small settlement surrounded by dense forest.
Enjoy grand close views of Annapurna South and Machhapuchare Himal as journey comes to near end where descend reaches towards nice and large village at Ghandruk, inhabited by Gurung the main hill tribe of Annapurna Himalaya.
With time to explore and enjoy local culture of Buddhism along with views of Annapurna range then completing our walks with drive to beautiful Pokhara, after a memorable short adventure on Annapurna Panorama Trekking.
Day to Day Itinerary
Arrival in Kathmandu airport 1,320 m and transfer to hotel.
On arrival at Nepal international airport in Kathmandu, received by our staff for short transfer to your hotels.
Where hotels located within hub of Kathmandu around Thamel area, an exciting and interesting location, on reaching your respective hotel check into your rooms and get refreshed.
Meet a hotel lobby where our guide / leader will brief you with full information of the treks, local cultures and other necessary details to make your stay in Nepal enjoyable.
Evening group welcome dinner in a nice authentic Nepalese restaurant along with local folk programs to entertainment you while enjoying delicious meals.
Full day sightseeing tour in Kathmandu at places of interest.
In Kathmandu for guided full day sightseeing tour around interesting old monuments world heritage sites.
Where tour takes you to visit old Durbar Square (palace courtyard), ancient Buddhist Stupa of Swayambhunath, and world largest dome / stupa of Bouddhanath with Hindu temple of Pashupatinath.
After an enjoyable and fascinating tour back to hotel with time for trek preparation for next morning departure for Pokhara.
Drive or fly to Pokhara 860 m - 06 hrs journey (30 mins by air)
Morning as given time for departure for Pokhara and as size of a group board in a private cars, coach, bus or taking tourist bus to reach scenic Pokhara city.
Drive of 5-6 hours journey on 220 k.m road distance an interesting overland on the main country highway as ride lead past many farm villages and towns to reach Pokhara and then transfer to respective hotel.
Where most of nice hotels situated by Phewa Lake side with excellent views of Annapurna with Machhapuchare Himal the Fish Tail peak.
Pokhara a leading touristic city blessed with natural beauty of high snow mountains of Annapurna and Machhapuchare ‘Fish Tail’ peak that reflects on the lakes of Phewa and Begnas.
(By air from Kathmandu of 30 minutes flight to land at Pokhara airport)
Drive to Nayapul start walk to Tirkhedhunga 1,460 m- 05 hrs.
Enjoy short morning drive after breakfast in the hotel that leads you beyond Pokhara valley with grand views of Annapurna, Manaslu and Machhapuchare Fish Tail peaks.
As drive continues for few hours reaching at Nayapul (42 km from Pokhara) where our trek begins towards Bhirethati, a lovely looking village, as walk follows Modi River past Bhirethati with scenic views of beautiful waterfalls as climb heads to Ranghai and Hille farm village then ending day walks at Tirkhedhunga for overnight stop a place with beautiful waterfalls.
Trek to Ghorepani 2,880 m-06 hrs.
Early morning climb from Tirkhedhunga to reach our main highlight destination at Ghorepani, where morning takes you across a bridge with steep climb on stone steps about 3,300 of them!
Then reach on top of Ulleri village located above 2, 080 m high populated by Magar hill tribe, and then on nice pleasant winding path to Bhanthati with views of Machhapuchare and Annapurna South.
From here enter into cool shade of mixed rain forest as walk continues reaching at Ghorepani located in the middle of alpine forest lines with tall rhododendron, magnolia, oaks, pines and firs trees.
Ghorepani for overnight stop at 2,880 m high offers grand views of Mt. Dhaulagiri 8, 167 m, with Tukuche, Nilgiri and Huin-Chuli peaks.
With time to explore this nice hill village populated by Poon- Magar tribe which is at the base of scenic high Poon Hill.
Hike to Poon Hill 3,210 and trek to Tadapani 2,630 m - 05 hrs.
Rise up early morning for an hour hike uphill to Poon Hill which is the highest spot of the adventure at 3, 210 m high, rewards you with stunning sunrise over uninterrupted Himalayan mountain range that includes Annapurna, Dhaulagiri gleams with yellow and orange color with first touch of sunrise.
From Poon Hill along with sunrise enjoy fantastic panorama of Mt. Dhaulagiri
(8, 167 m), Tukuche Peak (6, 920 m), Nilgiri (6,940 m), Vara-Shikar / Annapurna Fang (7,847 m) with high Mt. Annapurna -I (8,091 m), includes Annapurna South (7,219 m), Annapurna- III (7,855 m), Machhapuchare Peak (6,993 m), extends further east to Annapurna IV (7,525 m), Annapurna II (7,937 m) with Lamjung Himal (6,931 m) and Manaslu Himal (8,163 m).
After a gorgeous moment in the backdrop of high snow-capped mountains return to Ghorepani and continue walk uphill to reach a hill same height of Poon Hill enclosed by beautiful rhododendron forest at Deurali.
From here descend into a gorge to another Bhanthati village where walk takes you to short downhill to a stream with climb to Tadapani for overnight stop in a small settlement with many fine lodge facing views of Annapurna peaks.
Trek to Ghandruk village 2,012 m - 04 hrs.
From Tadapani facing morning views of Annapurna South with Machhapuchare Himal, today a short morning walk with long descend to reach at large village of Ghandruk as walk leave the forest area to reach well level path.
Reaching at Ghandruk by lunch time within large Gurung village for overnight stop in a nice lodge.
Ghandruk also a gateway to various trek around Annapurna region populated by Gurung the indigenous hill tribe of Annapurna region, here enjoy afternoon tour of this nice village and its small Gurung museum to learn about local culture.
Trek to road head and drive to Pokhara-05 hrs.
Last day of the adventure a short final trek to end walks reaching on a road-head at Kimche or further down at low warm farm areas, where short exciting drive takes you back at beautiful Pokhara, after a most enjoyable and scenic time on high hills of Annapurna Himalaya.
Drive / Fly to Kathmandu and transfer to hotel.
After pleasant stop in beautiful Pokhara with fabulous views of Annapurna Himalaya, then having hearty early breakfast travel by overland on same scenic and interesting highway past farm villages and towns.
As ride continues following Trisuli River for some time and then on winding uphill to reach into Kathmandu valley, and back into hustle and bustle city life after checking into your hotel, with time in the afternoon for individual activities and shopping.
Evening enjoy last day farewell group dinner in a nice Nepalese restaurants with folk programs from various parts of Nepal to entertain youl.
(By air from Pokhara to Kathmandu of 30 minutes scenic flight)
Depart Nepal for international departure homeward bound.
Last and final day in Nepal in the country of amazing Himalaya blended with colorful culture, as per your time for international flight our staff, guide transfer you to airport for final departures home-ward after a memorable experience and adventure on Annapurna Panorama Trekking.
