Ghorepani & Poon Hill Trekking

On first arrival in Kathmandu and Nepal international airport, received by our Epic Adventures staff and guide for short transfer to your hotel in the hub of Kathmandu. After a short refreshing rest in your room then join with other group members for trek briefing, our expert guide will provides full information regarding the trek, culture, tour of Kathmandu at places of interest.

Evening a welcome dinner in a typical Nepalese restaurants with local folk cultural program entertains, while you have dinner. 

A day in Kathmandu for trek preparation and tour at places of great interest around best historical and cultural places like Bouddhanath, Swayumbhunath, Pashupatinath Temple etc. Our city tour guide will take you to famous areas listed in World Heritage Sites and then back to hotel after a wonderful time at sightseeing tour with time for preparation for next day trek to Annapurna base camp & Poon Hill Trekking.

Morning as per size of a group a drive either in a car, coach or in regular tourist bus, ride takes you on Kathmandu-Pokhara highway. An interesting drive where one can witness lively scenery of Nepal beautiful landscapes with farm villages and towns. As drive continues views of distant snow mountain range and then finally reach Pokhara. A scenic city in the shadow of Annapurna and Manaslu Himalaya with majestic Machhapuchare Himal the famous Fish Tail Peak.

On arrival at Pokhara, check in a nice hotel for overnight stop located near the Phewa Lake side with time for leisure stroll around lined with fancy shops, stores, restaurants and many nice hotels.  

(Option for flight from Kathmandu to Pokhara takes 30 minutes by air with sweeping panorama of Central and Western Himalaya range)

Enjoying the view of Annapurna South (7219m) in the background, you trek alongside Bhurungdi Khola to reach Banthanti. Then the trek goes on to forests of rhododendron crossing small streams and arrives in Nangethanti village. You continue walking through the forests until you reach the Gurung village of Ghorepani. Enjoy the stunning vista of the Annapurna Himalayas. Overnight in Ghorepani.

Poon Hill is exceptionally beautiful when the first rays of the sun strike the hills and the mountains. Therefore, you will hike early in the dawn in order to reach Poonhill. At Poon Hill, the Annapurna and Dhaulagiri massifs along with Machhapuchhre (6993m), Nilgiri (7061m), and other snowy-peaks fill up the skyline making it a view to remember. After observing the magnificent view, you will hike down to Ghorepani and head to the largest Gurung settlement in the Annapurna region, Ghandruk. To reach Ghandruk, you will walk downhill on stone stairs placed amid lush rhododendron forests. Later, you can stroll around the picturesque village and also visit the Gurung Culture Museum there. Overnight in Ghandruk.

Firstly, you will descend to Nayapul on the flagstone steps through the forest. Then, from Nayapul, you will drive back to Pokhara. The drive is comfortable and passes through many farmlands. Upon reaching Pokhara, you can enjoy boating in Phewa Lake. In the evening, feel free to enjoy the music and food of the lake city by the lakeside area. Overnight in Pokhara.

You will, once again, follow Trishuli and Marsayangdi Rivers as you drive to Kathmandu. The highway is full of forests, hills, and many cultivated lands. In Kathmandu, you will be driven to your hotel so that you can rest. You can head out in the evening to enjoy the vibrant environs of Thamel. Overnight in Kathmandu.

Last day in Kathmandu and in Nepal, as per your international flight time our staff and guide will accompany you for a short drive to international airport for final departure, after a memorable and fabulous adventure at Annapurna Base Camp Trekking and around amazing Nepal.