ANNAPURNA PANORAMA

The best way for first contact with the Himalayas: challenging, easy and rewarding.

Ghorepani Poon hill trekking, also popularly known as Annapurna sunrise trekking, or Annapurna panorama trekking, is one of the most popular and relatively easy treks that meander through the beautiful ethnic villages of Annapurna region. Invigorating through some rhododendron forests, Poon hill trekking in Nepal will let you feel the himalayan panorama while providing you the opportunities to get close to the local culture. However, this trek is obviously best known for the views from Poon hill. Being popularly known as the photographer’s paradise, you can capture some of the best snaps of impressive Annapurna and Dhaulagiri ranges. Poon hill offers you the striking panorama of huge Himalayas including Annapurna South, Annapurna I, Annapurna II, III, and IV, Dhaulagiri, Lamjung Himal, Gangapurna, and Manaslu ranges among few others.

BESTS

  • Offers panoramic views of Annapurna, Machapuchare, and other majestic peaks
  • Passes through traditional Gurung villages, providing a glimpse of local culture
  • Traverse lush forests, terraced fields, and alpine meadows
  • No particular technical difficulties in a spectacular and still little-visited area of ​​Nepal
  • Possibility of custom modification of the trip program with other activities or visits as well

COST

1,100 USD per person with 3 participants with local guide

Private trip possible every day. Contact us to receive a customized quote for 1 or 2 people. Contact us to receive a customized quote with european guide speaking english, french, italian.

OUTLINE ITINERARY

  • Day 01. Arrival in Kathmandu
  • Day 02. Kathmandu to Pokhara by car (820m/2,697ft),7-8 hours
  • Day 03. Pokhara to Nayapull by car (1,070m/3,510ft), and trek to Tikhedunga (1,480m/4,855ft), 4 hours 
  • Day 04. Tikhedunga (1,480m/4,855ft), to Ghorepani (2,874m/9,429ft), 6 hours
  • Day 05. Ghorepani (2,874m/9,429ft), to Poon hill (3,110m/10,530ft), and Tadapani (2,610m/8,562ft), 5 hours
  • Day 06. Tadapani (2,610m/8,562ft), to Ghandrung (2,000m/6,562ft), 3 hours
  • Day 07. Ghandrung (2,000m/6,562ft), to Pokhara by car (820m/2,697ft),02-03 hours
  • Day 08. Pokhara to Kathmandu by car
  • Day 09. Kathmandu: sightseeing and free shopping day
  • Day 10. Final departure

DETAILED ITINERARY

Day 01. Arrival in Kathmandu
After arriving in Kathmandu you will be picked up from airport representative and transfer to hotel. We will serve authentic Nepalese cuisine with cultural show in the evening.

Meals included: dinner. Overnight: hotel.

Day 02. Kathmandu to Pokhara by car (820m/2,697ft),7-8 hours
After the breakfast we will be heading to Pokhara by private transport which takes around 6-7 hours. On the way we would be seeing the beautiful view of the Trishuli river which is flowing side by side throughout the most of our way to Pokhara. We even get to witness the people doing rafting in Trishuli river.

Meals included: breakfast. Overnight: hotel.

Day 03. Pokhara to Nayapull by car (1,070m/3,510ft), and trek to Tikhedunga (1,480m/4,855ft), 4 hours
We will start trekking from Nayapull after a 1,5 hour drive with a private vehicle from Pokhara. After 15 minutes short walk along the bank of the Modi Khola, we reach Birethanti, a large village that has many shops and teahouses. From there, the trail continues through the village. The trail follows the north bank of the Bhurungdi Khola. From there, the trail climbs steadily up the side of the valley to Hille and after the short climb; we reach Tikhedhunga. Today is walk offers a short and relatively easy day, during the journey which allows us to become used to the experience of trekking in Nepal. 

Meals included: breakfast, lunch, dinner. Overnight: lodge.

Day 04. Tikhedunga (1,480m/4,855ft), to Ghorepani (2,874m/9,429ft),6 hours
Leaving Tikhedunga, we begin our journey with a steep climb to Ulleri. Ulleri is a large Magar village. The trail then continues to ascend more gently, through fine forests of oak and rhododendrons towards Banthanti. Then we trek towards Nangethanti. After another hour of walking we will finally reach Ghorepani. 

Meals included: breakfast, lunch, dinner. Overnight: lodge.

Day 05. Ghorepani (2,874m/9,429ft), to Poon hill (3,110m/10,530ft), and Tadapani (2,610m/8,562ft),5 hours
Today, very early in the morning, we start an hour hike to Poon hill, a brilliant spectacle; this vantage point provides a superb view of sunrise over the high Himalayas, including the Annapurna, Dhaulagiri and Machhapuchare. In Poon hill we will spend about 1 hour, we then return to Ghorepani. We take a hot breakfast at the hotel and continue our trek to Tadapani. Along the trail towards Tadapani, we make climb along ridges and through pine and rhododendron forests. Our final destination for today, Tadapani, offers magnificent views of Machhapuchare and Annapurna South. 

Meals included: breakfast, lunch, dinner. Overnight: lodge.

Day 06. Tadapani (2,610m/8,562ft), to Ghandrung (2,000m/6,562ft),3 hours
Ghandrung is a large, prosperous Gurung village and after arrival we have time to explore the maze of narrow alleyways separating the neat slate-roofed houses and watch the sunlight on Annapurna South and Hiunchuli. 

Meals included: breakfast, lunch, dinner. Overnight: lodge.

Day 07. Ghandrung (2,000m/6,562ft), to Pokhara by car (820m/2,697ft),02-03 hours
From Ghandrung we descend to Syauli Bazaar. From Syauli Bazaar it is a pleasant easy walk following the river to Birethanti where we cross the bridge. A short walk from the village brings us to the road at Naya Pull where we take transport for the 1 hour drive into Pokhara.

Meals included: breakfast, lunch. Overnight: hotel.

Day 08. Pokhara to Kathmandu by car
After breakfast at a hotel in Pokhara you will drive or fly to Kathmandu. A farewell dinner is served in the evening.

Meals included: breakfast. Overnight: hotel.

Day 09. Kathmandu: sightseeing and free shopping day
 After breakfast take an excursion visit. Today we will go for sightseeing Swyambhunath, Pasupatinath temple, Bouddhanath and Patan. world heritage site and freely shopping day. Evening there will be a typical nepali dinner organized for you in the typical nepali restaurant with cultural program.

Meals included: breakfast, dinner. Overnight: hotel.

Day 10. Final departure
You will have breakfast and You will be free until your departure. A representative will take you airport for your final departure.

Meals included: breakfast.

INCLUDED

  • Arrival and departure airport transfers in Kathmandu by private vehicle
  • Night’s hotel accommodation in Kathmandu and Pokhara including breakfast
  • Overnight stays in common lodges during the trek, double room accommodation
  • Guided city tour in Kathmandu
  • Meals on full board (breakfast, lunch and dinner) during trekking period in the lodges/restaurants
  • Surface transport to and from Kathmandu by private vehicle
  • Twin sharing accommodation at the tea house lodges
  • An experienced certified guide and one trekking helper between 2 persons
  • Personal luggage transport during the trek with porters/yaks/ponies up to 12 kg
  • Group medical supplies (first aid kit will be available)
  • All required special trekking permits and conservation fees
  • Trekking permits (TIMS and ACAP)
  • All government taxes and our service charges
  • An English speaking experienced trekking guide recognized by Government of Nepal
  • Highly experienced trekking porters to carry luggage (1 porter for 2 trekkers)
  • Assistance during the trek by qualified staff and 24 hr. telephone with our office staff
  • Food, transfers, insurance and equipment for accompanying staff

NOT INCLUDED

  • Visa fee for Nepal
  • International flight to and from Nepal
  • Personal trekking equipment
  • Travel and medical insurance (if any rescue and evacuation needed)
  • Meals and extra night (more nights than stated in itinerary) accommodation in Kathmandu
  • Soft and hard drinks
  • Personal insurance and other personal expenses
  • Tips for trekking staff (tipping is expected)
  • Anything not specified under “INCLUDED”

ON REQUEST

  • Single room
  • Sleeping bag rental on site
  • European guide speaking English, French, Italian
  • Travel insurance
  • Superior hotel accommodations in town
  • Tour extensions