Ghorepani Poon Hill Family Trek

The first day marks your arrival day in Kathmandu. Clear all the visa requirements and customs clearance, if any, at the arrival section of the airport. As you come out, you will find a representative from World Alpine Treks waiting for you holding a board with your name. You will then be transferred to your hotel in Kathmandu. The representative will shortly inform you about the plans ahead.

In the morning, you will be picked up at your hotel for a drive to the lakeside city of Pokhara. Today, we take a scenic drive along the Prithvi highway for around six to seven hours to Pokhara. We pass through some amazing landscapes throughout the journey. In the first half portion, we will be able to get some stunning views of the Trishuli River along with hills and villages.

In the second half, the countryside landscape and the greenery will keep you engaged. Upon arrival, you will be transferred to a hotel in Pokhara. Check in to the hotel and rest for a while. In the evening, we can walk down the lakeside and enjoy some fascinating views of lakes and mountains.

From Pokhara, we take a short drive for around 2.5 hours to Hile. It is the actual starting point of our trekking journey.

From Hile, we start walking along a lush landscape to Tikhedhunga. It is a prosperous town inhabited by people of ethnic communities. We follow the streets of Birethanti and pass the forests of bamboo and the waterfall on the way.

We further walk towards Ranghai and ascend the valley until we reach the village of Tikhedhunga. We cross a suspension bridge over a stream and ascend through the stone-paved step stairs to Ulleri. Ulleri is a large village at an elevation of 2050 meters inhabited by the people of the Magar community.

Today’s trek takes you from Ulleri to the charming village of Ghorepani. The trail ascends through dense rhododendron forests, which burst into vibrant colors during the spring season. As you climb higher, the views of the surrounding mountains become increasingly spectacular.

Upon reaching Ghorepani, you will be rewarded with breathtaking vistas and the unique culture of the Gurung ethnic community. The village itself is architecturally pleasing, with its traditional stone houses and warm hospitality, making it a memorable stop on your journey.

We wake up early to catch the sunrise view from Poonhill, a popular viewpoint in the Annapurna region of Nepal. It is known for sunrise/ sunset views and panoramic views of mountains in the Annapurna range. The shimmering glory of golden sun rays over the Annapurna massif from Poonhill merely looks amazing.

The panoramic views of mountains like Mt. Dhaulagiri, Mt. Tukuche Peak, Mt. Nilgiri, Mt. Varaha Shikhar, Mt. Annapurna I, II, III, IV, Mt. Machhapuchhre, Lamjung Himal, etc. add to the glory of this place. After enjoying the views, we return to Ghorepani and follow a trail that takes us to Tadapani.

We are almost at the end of our trekking journey. Today, we descend down the forested area with beautiful sights of hills and mountains to Ghandruk. Ghandruk is a famous Gurung village in the Annapurna region. From Ghandruk, we further descend down to the community of Kimche from where we catch a vehicle that will leave us at our hotel in Pokhara. In the evening, you can explore the streets of Pokhara. The pristine air beside Phewa Lake with wonderful views of mountains and colorful boats is an amazing experience. If you have time, you can opt for a sightseeing tour around Pokhara city on an additional cost. 

Concluding our trip, we drive back via the same route along the Prithvi Highway to Kathmandu. Upon arrival, you will be transferred to your hotel in Kathmandu.

Before a few hours of your scheduled flight, you will be transferred to the international terminal of Tribhuwan International Airport.