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Ghorepani - Punhill Trekking In Nepal
Ghorepani - Punhill is one of the most beautiful and easiest trek destination lies in the lap of Annapurna Himalayas, Nepal. Trek enables you to enjoy the breath-taking scenery of some of the highest Himalayan peaks. It is one of the famous view point trekking route in Nepal for both teahouse and organized. Ghorepani trek offers a wonderful opportunity to witness the beauty of the Annapurna region with a shorter trek. This place is rich of hidden treasure of Nepalese culture and tradition. During the trek the trail passes through world's famous ‘the Gorkha warrior' clan the Gurung and Magar's charming village, dense rhododendron (Nepalese national flower), Oak forest full of birds, green hills and patchwork valleys. Just about every angle is a tantalizing glimpse of Mt. Fishtail (6,993m,) Annapurna (8,091m) and Dhaulagiri (8,167) range on the initial part of the tour is breathtaking. On an excursion to Pun Hill one can observe the entire mountain ranges; covering red and pink rays of the Sun in full bloom at the sunset and sunrise. Rewarding treks that can be enjoyed by every lover of nature. Itinerary can be design as your interest and budget.
Why Poonhill / Punhill Trekking ?
In most countries, Poon Hill would be called a mountain, but here in the Himalayas it is certainly a hill. Poon Hill is one of the most famous viewpoints in the world and in Nepal, it is probably the second most famous viewpoints like Kala Pattar. There are many options to extend a trip here, and the only limits to the length of the trek are time and imagination. There are lodges all along the route so there’s little need to carry a huge pack. The trek is very popular and can be very crowded, so in other words, expect a great trip with lots of mountain views, but don’t expect solitude. The trail passes through several interesting villages and different cultures, and the scenery is also very spectacular.
Suggested itinerary : 11 Days
Day 01: Receive you in kathamndu international airport. Then transfer to hotel by private car. If you have time, just couple of hrs time sightseeing around downtown Thamal.
Day 02: Sightseeing in Kathamndu valley such as Swayambhunath stupa, Kopan Gomba, Boudhanath stupa, Kathamndu royal palace ( Hanuman Dhoka Durbar Square) . At evening, transfer back to hotel.
Day 03: Drive / Fly from Kathmamdu to Pokhara
Day 05: Drive from Pokhara to Nayapul then trek to Hille(1,490m.)
Day 06: Trek from Hille to Ghorepani (2,850m.). O/N at Ghorepani,
Day 07: Trek from Ghorepani to Tadapani ( 2,590m.). O/N at Tadapani,
Day 08: Trek from Tadapani to Ghandrung (1,940m.)
Day 09: Trek from Ghandrung to Nayapul (1050m.). Then drive to Pokhara
Day 10: Fly / or drive to Kathmandu or extend your trip on request.
Discount Offers:
- 4 plus offer: If you collect 4-9 people in a group then 40 USD discount on per person's price.
- 10 plus offer: If you collect 10 or more than 10 people in a group then 40USD discount on per person's price and one (Trip Leader) get free trip.
- Winter offer: If you travel in winter (December and January) USD 50 discount on per person's price.
- Monsoon offer: If you travel in Monsoon (June and July) USD 50 discount on per person's price.
- Early Booking Offer: If you Book a Trip 6 months before the trip departure, you will get 5% discount from original cost.
Special Notes:
PRICE: All the Prices are in US $ Dollar Per Person.
AVAILABLE: This date is available and open for booking.
GUARANTEED: We have reached minimum numbers and this trip is guaranteed for departure.
LIMITED: There are a very limited number of available places on this departure.
- If the above set departure dates are not suitable for you, you may choose your own departure date. These types of departures are best suited for solo travellers, couples, families, charity and small groups.
- Customized/Tailor-made itinerary are available on request.
Suggested itinerary in details : 11 Days
Day 01: Receive you in kathamndu international airport. Then transfer to hotel by private car. If you have time, just couple of hrs time sightseeing around downtown Thamal.
Day 02: Sightseeing in Kathamndu valley such as Swayambhunath stupa, Kopan Gomba, Boudhanath stupa, Kathamndu royal palace ( Hanuman Dhoka Durbar Square) . At evening, transfer back to hotel.
Day 03: Drive / Fly from Kathmamdu to Pokhara
After breakfast drive/fly to Pokhara afternoon sight seeing Phewa lake, barahi temple. O/N at Hotel,
Day 05: Drive from Pokhara to Nayapul then trek to Hille(1,490m.)
From Pokhara to Nayapul, it takes about 1 ½ hour by driving. The road is reasonably good. At the place of Nayapul, within short walk, one can cross suspension bridge. After that, follows up bank of Modi River to Birethanti. From there mountain trail leads through bamboo forest and passes a large waterfall-summing hole. The trail stays on the north bank of Bhurundi River to Bajagara. Beyond a pasture used by Pony caravans, the trail reaches sudami then climbs steadily up through the valley reaching Hile (1495m). Walking time takes about 5 hours. O/N at Hile,
Day 06: Trek from Hille to Ghorepani (2,850m.)
From the place of Hile, after a short walk the trail crosses a steam on suspension bridge and leads the climb very steeply on a stone staircase. It leads continuously steep to the large village of Uleri at 2,070m. From there one can see first eye catching mountain views of Annapurna south (7,219m), Himchuli (6,440m) and Fishtail (6,996m). After that, the trail leads through deep magnificent oak and Rhododendron forest up to Ghorepani (2850m). Walking time takes about 7 hours. O/N at Ghorepani,
Day 07: Trek from Ghorepani to Tadapani ( 2,590m.)
At the place of Ghorepani to Poonhill (3,193m), trail leads climbing very steeply on a stone staircase. Walking time takes about 1½ hour to the top. From the Poonhill, one can see view of Sunrise and breath taking mountains views such as Dhaulagiri, Nilgiri, Annapurna I, and Annapurna south, Himchuli, Annapurna III, Fishtail, Annapurna IV, and Annapurna II and so on. After Poonhill, ascends to Ghorepani from there to Tadapani (2590m). Mountain trail leads several times ascending and descending. It passes several villages through oak and Rhododendron forest. Walking times takes approximately 6 hours, O/N at Tadapani,
Day 08: Trek from Tadapani to Ghandrung (1,940m.)
Trail leads to Ghandrug from Tadapani all the way of descends and flat through the oak and Rhododendron Forest. Walking time takes about 3 hours O/N at Ghandrung,
Day 09: Trek from Ghandrung to Nayapul (1050m.). Then drive to Pokhara
At the place of Ghandrug trail leads to Nayapul, the route almost descending and flat through the bank of Modi River and passes several villages such as Kimle, Shyauli Bazzar, and Birethani and comes Nayapul. Walking times takes about 5 hours, after Nayapul drive back to Pokhara. O/N at Pokhara,
Day 10: Fly / or drive to Kathmandu or extend your trip on request.
After breakfast start sightseeing at Pokhara city and afternoon drive or fly back to Kathmandu. O/N at Kathmandu
Includes in the Packages : -
- Kathmandu international airport transfer
- 2 Night Hotels in Kathamndu / or / 2 Nights hotel in Bhaktapur on B. B plan
- All land transfer as per given itinerary
- Annapurna Conservation entry permits fees.
- TIMS ( Trekker 's Information Management System ) permit
- Tea house trekking accommodation during the trek
- 3 meals in each day ( Bf, Lunch Dinner ) while on the trek.
- Fully escorted trek with fluent English speaking license holder local Guide & each 2 persons 1 Porter basis.
- All program according to itineraries on full board.
- Trekking equipment and other facilities to Nepali trekking staffs.
- Insurances for all nepali trekking crew
- We will show you a special video documenty about Annapurna region trekking in our office before your trip departure
- A special gift: throught the Company " Gokyo Treks & Expedition (P) Ltd.
Excludes in the Itinerary:
- Nepal entry visa fee per person US$ 30 only
- Travel Insurance (this is a mandatory condition of booking)
- Optional Excursions: optional excursions such are culture trips, ethno trips, and festival trips, monastery meditation with Lama & monks, nature medicine trips, bird watching, sports, farming trips and other incentive trips as per the client’s interest.
- Personal expenses e.g. phone calls, laundry, bar bills & extra porters.
- Hot Shower in during the trekking period
- Cost arising out of landslides, road blockade, and rescue of any form, cancellation of flight or reasons beyond our control.
- Personal equipment, nature or any donation.
- All types of drinks
- Tips for the crew (Note : TIPS is not compulsory but expected)
- International Airfare and airport tax
Guest feedback / testimonials
Anke lehmann & Andi
Dressden, Deutschland
“Mit nur wenig Zeit im Gepäck, sowohl für die Vorbereitung, als auch von der Anzahl der Urlaubstage her, beschlossen wir recht spontan im Februar 2009 Nepal zu bereisen… rasch wurde gegoogelt und wir stießen auf Gokyotreks und ab da waren wir in den besten Händen, die wir uns hätten vorstellen können. Ammar, der Boss des recht jungen und aber durch die Bank weg kompetenten kleinen Unternehmens, stellte uns nicht nur einen optimalen, individuellen Reiseplan für unsere 10 Tage Nepal zusammen, sondern es war auch absolut erschwinglich für unseren Geldbeutel. 5 Tage waren wir im Annapurnagebiet trekken und fühlten uns von ihm und seinem Guide Som, sowie den Träger Munraj sehr gut betreut und eher freundschaftlich als geschäftlich umsorgt. Dass alle, d.h. Guide und Porter während des Treks versichert waren, versteht sich für Ammar von selbst und zeigte uns einmal mehr die Seriosität des Unternehmens. Alles war bestens organisiert und ließ trotzdem ausreichend Platz für individuelle Bedürfnisse. Danach machten wir einen Abstecher für drei Tage in Nepals Süden in den Chitwan Nationalpark. Die ganze Zeit über waren Ammar und Som für uns hilfreiche Ansprechpartner und Freunde, die uns Einblicke in die Kultur Nepals auf einzigartige Weise ermöglichten. An unserem letzten Tag in Kathmandu, nachdem sie uns einen wunderschönen Flug mit Yeti Airways über die höchsten Berge der Welt organisiert hatten, waren uns Ammar und Som, unendgeldlich und als Freundschaftsdienst versteht sich, ausgezeichnete Stadtführer. Dank Gokytreks hatten wir eine phantastische Zeit in Nepal, die wir nicht so schnell vergessen werden und können Ammar und sein Team nur wärmstens empfehlen, sowohl für die unter Euch, die auf organisierte Touren stehen, als auch die Individualtouristen, die mal über die eingetretenen Pfade des Lonely Planet verlassen wollen.“
