Ghorepani Poonhill
Himalayan sights: Annapurna I- 8091m. Annapurna II-7937m.Annapurna III-7855m, Annapurna IV- 7525m, Annapurna South 7819m, Varaha Shikhar 7847m, Himchuli 6441m,Dhaulagiri 1- 8163m, Dhaulagiri II- 7751m, Nilgiri 6940m, Thapa Peak 6015m, Tukche Peak 6920m, Machhapuchhre 6993m, Mardi Himal 5588m. Singu Chuli 6500m, Tharpu Chuli 5663m. Gangapurna 7483m, Lamjung Himal 6931m and more
Cultural and Attraction of the trek: Different Community with majority of Gurungs & Magars and Great Himalayan scenery.
Trekking around foothill of Annapurna region is quite interesting and less time consuming. This trek starts and ends at New bridge on the Baglung highway. Cross the Modi khola at Naya Pul and trek through Birethanti. There is a steep trial and can be quite crowded during the peak seasons. It passes through sense stands of oak and rhododendron until Ulleri is reached after which the landscape is mostly cultivated fields. Above Ghorepani is Poon hill, a climb of around three hundred meters. The reward for making the climb at dawn or dusk is one of the best mountain panoramas in Nepal. The view takes in Dhaulagiri, the Annapurnas and, in the distance, the Manaslu range. We spend a day at Ghandrung experiencing the traditional Gurung way of life is well worthwhile before reaching Pokhara.
Day 01: Arrival Kathmandu, transfer to hotel.
Day 02: Sight seeing Kathmandu, Patan and Bhaktapur.
Day 03: Drive or fly to Pokhara. On night hotel.
Day 04: After breakfast, drive Pokhara to New Bridge takes about one and half-hours and trek to Tirkhedhunga. You will cross a river and walk approx. 30 minutes to reach Birethanti where is post for trekking. You should cross a suspension bridge to reach Birethanti a small market situated at the ridge of Modi Khola. From Birethanti it will take about four hours to reach our first night camping place at Tirkhedhunga (1577m.) We will take our lunch at Ramgarhi or Sudame calculating the time for lunch.
Day 05: Tirkhedhunga to Ghorepani (2855m.): You will proceed the trek around 08:00 a.m. after your breakfast. A steep ascends up to Ulleri and gradually ascending up to Ghorepani takes about 7 hours. Your lunch will be at Banthanti. You will walk whole day through dense forest of Rhododendron, oak trees and bamboo grooves watching beautiful rhododendron and orchid flowers. You will certainly enjoy the chipping birds and butterflies.
Day 06: Ghorepani to Tadapani and Ghandrung (1951m.): Early morning you will ascend about one hour to Poon Hill (3193m.) to see the beautiful sun rise and colourful mountains; Mt. Annapurna South 7219m., Mt. Dhaulagiri 8167m., Tent Peak, Thapa Peak, Hiun Chuli 6441m., Annapurna III 7855m., Annapurna II 7937m., Annapurna IV 7525 m., Mt. Lamjung 6931m., and many other peaks in Dhaulagiri and Annapurna ranges. You will feel you are in heaven when you will be in Poon Hill.Descend to Ghorepani again and take breakfast and commence your trek to Tadapani via Deurali, Banthanti. There are many ascend and descend along the trail. You can also enjoy the panoramic Mountain View and flora faunas on the trail. We can also see the beautiful mountain views from Tadapani. Tadapani is simply the short walk descending approximately three and half-hours all the way to Ghandrung. Ghandrung is beautiful Gurung Village with its rich culture and tradition. There are about 1000 Gurung families in this village. Most male people are in Gorkha Army of this village. There is also an office of Annapurna Conservation Area Project.We can also have beautiful view of mountains from Ghandrung. O/n at Ghandrung
Day 07: Ghandrung to Potana (1872m.): Steep descend to Modikhola and cross the bridge and ascend up to Landrung. We take our lunch at Tolka. We should ascend up to Deurali from Tolka. We have a gentle descend up to Potana take s about 45 minutes from Deurali. This day we have to walk about six to seven hours.A beautiful eye-catching Mountain View from Potana is unforgettable.
Day 08: Potana to Pokhara (920m.): There is a gentle descend up to Dhampus from Potana takes about one and half-hours. We could have a beautiful Mountain View from Dhampus. There is another about two hours steep descends from Dhampus to Suikhet where we conclude our trek. We drive about one hour from Suikhet to Pokhara and over night at hotel in Pokhara
Day 09: Free day Pokhara for independent activities.
Day 10: Drive or fly to Kathmandu. Hotel.
Day 11: Transfer to airport for next destination.
