Drive to Pokhara (8,50m) Duration: 6-7 hours
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Day 1:
Meet your guide at 6:30 am for a short walk to Sorakhutte tourist bus station. Catch the 7:00 am bus to Pokhara, enjoying breakfast at Malekhu and lunch at Ghasi Kuwa. The 7-8 hour drive along the snake road offers river and greenery views. Arrive at Pokhara lakeside, the tourism hub, for an evening of relaxation. Dinner is at your discretion, and you can do some last-minute shopping for the trek.
- Accommodation: Hotel
- Meals: Breakfast
- Altitude: 800m | 2624ft
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Day 2:
Drive to Nayapul and trek to Ulleri (1,960m) Duration: 5-6 hours
After breakfast in Pokhara, the guide arranges transport to the bus park. Catch a local bus/jeep to Nayapul, the starting point for Annapurna Base Camp, Annapurna foothill, and Ghorepani Poon Hill treks. The 1.5-hour drive takes you through traditional villages like Birethanti, Sudame, Hile, and Tikhedhunga. Stay overnight in Ulleri.
- Accommodation: Tea House
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
- Altitude: 1970m | 6462ft
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Day 3:
Trek to Ghorepani (2,860m) Duration: 5-6 hours
Experience a fresh morning with local sounds of animals. Enjoy a beautiful sunrise view of Annapurna South and Himchuli Himal from Ulleri. Head to Ghorepani through green forests, waterfalls, and dense rhododendron forests. After 4-5 hours, reach upper Ghorepani for the night, choosing the best guesthouse with Himalayan views.
- Accommodation: Tea House
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
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Day 4:
Hike up to Poon Hill (3,210m) & trek down to Ghandruk
Wake up early for a 45-minute hike to Poon Hill Viewpoint for sunrise. Marvel at the panoramic views of 18 Himalayan peaks. Return to Ghorepani for breakfast and trek through the Rododerden forest to Ghandruk, a traditional Gurung village, and explore the Gurung Museum. After lunch, drive back to Pokhara by sharing a jeep. Spend the evening at your leisure in Pokhara or participate in additional activities organized by us.
- Accommodation: Tea House
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
- Altitude: 1940m | 8528ft
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Day 5:
Trek to Nayapul and Drive Back to Pokhara (800m) Duration: 6-7 hours
Wake up to stunning views of Annapurna South and Machhapuchhre Himal. After breakfast, embark on your final trek towards Nayapul. Descend the stone stairs and walk through Syauli Bazar, passing different settlements. Cover a total distance of around 8.6 km, and the trek will take approximately 4-5 hours.
Upon reaching Nayapul, catch a bus for a 2-hour ride to Pokhara. Check into your hotel for an overnight stay in Pokhara.
- Accommodation: Hotel
- Altitude: 800m
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Day 6:
Drive back to Kathmandu (1400m)
On the last day of your Ghorepani Poon Hill trip, savor the early morning mountain views from your breakfast table in Pokhara. After breakfast, board a bus for a 6-7 hours ride back to Kathmandu. This concludes your short and pleasant journey through the Annapurna region.
- Meals: Breakfast
- Altitude: 1320m
