Day 01: On Arrival at Kathmandu meet our staff and transfer to Hotel.

Day 02: Half day sightseeing tour of Kathmandu.

Day 03: Drive  to Pokhara (820m) 6- 7 hrs journey.

Day 04: Drive to Nayapul(1:30min) and trek to Tikhedhunga (1520m). ( 4-5) hrs

Day 05: Trek to Ghorepani (2860m) 5 – 6 hours walk.

Day 06: Hike to Poon Hill and continue trek to Tadapani (2630m)  5- 6 hrs

Day 07: Trek to Landrung (1565m)  5 – 6 hrs.

Day 08: Trek to Australian Camp (2230m) (Thulo Kharka) via Pothana  5-6 hrs.

Day 09: Trek to Kande & drive to Pokhara. Approx 1 hr walk and 1 hr drive.

Day 10: Drive back to Kathmandu.

Day 11: Transfer to Airport for the International departure.

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Ghorepani and Poon Hill Panorama Trekking

Day 01: Arrive in Kathmandu and transfer to Hotel.

On arrival at Tribhuvan International Airport meet our staff with GA complimentary transport transfer to relevant Hotels, our guide will give you a briefing of the Hotel, Kathmandu, Trekking, and related information that you might require while in Nepal with Great Adventure Treks & Expeditions.

Day 02: Half day sightseeing tour of Kathmandu

Early morning, after breakfast, you will be taken for a cultural tour of Kathmandu city. Some of the main highlights will be Pashupatinath Temple, Swayambhunath, Boudhanath, Kathmandu Durbar Square,  Patan Durbar.

Day 03: Drive to Pokhara (820m)  6- 7 hrs journey

The morning after breakfast, transfer by private vehicle to Pokhara on the busy scenic highway, an interesting drive through the towns and farm villages with views of snow-capped mountains. The road has been greatly improved in recent years or take a flight to Pokhara. On arrival at Pokhara transfer to the Hotel by the lake Phewa for the overnight stop, afternoon free.

Day 04: Drive to Nayapul (1070m)  trek to Tikhedhuga (1520m)

After breakfast drive of near 2 hrs leads you to Nayapul (new bridge) to start this wonderful adventure, the walk passes through the busy areas encountering all types of people from local, trekkers and mule and donkey trains, the path joins at Bhirthati village from here follow west the main trail an old Trans-Himalayan trade route path, trek follows the main route through several farm villages and waterfalls till Tirkhedhuga is reached for the overnight stop. Approx. 3 – 4 hours walk.

Day 05: Trek to Ghorepani (2860m)  5-6 hrs 

Today one of the hardest walk up to a steep climb for 2 hrs on the paved stone steps unto Ulleri village, from here the path winds gradually through the cool rainforest with few ups and downs, and finally reaching at Ghorepani, an altitude gain as you can feel cold in temperature and in the change of vegetation, a wonderful walk to here in the midst of the rhododendron.

Day 06:  Hike to poon hill (3200m) Trek to Tadapani (2630m) 5-6 hrs 

Morning hour hike to Pun-Hill 3,190m for sunrise over the great panorama of the Himalayas from Dhaulagiri-Annapurna to Manaslu mountain range. From here return back to Ghorepani for breakfast, after Ghorepani the walk follows to upper ridge through rhododendron forest, the path narrows downhill through the temperate rain forest, stepper path in some places, then reaching at Bhanthahti in the middle of the forest, after a short break for lunch then on the gradual trail for an hour to a small stream in the middle of the rhododendron forest, an hour uphill walk to Tadapani. Tadapani is in the middle of the forest of Rhododendron, Magnolia, and Oaks. From this place, a grand view of Annapurna South and Machhapuchare (fishtail) can be seen at a close distance.

Day 07: Trek to Landruk (1565m) via Ghandrung (1940m)  5-6 hrs.

After a wonderful time here at Tadapani with the great views of the Annapurna and beyond, walk leads through the enchanting forest with occasional views of the Annapurna mountain range, the walk leads downhill passing through few small villages till Ghandrung is reached for lunch.

Ghandrung a major large village of this area and the walk from here is all downhill to the bridge at Phedi for an hour or more, after the bridge over the raging Modi River, a slow walk uphill for another hour to the village of Landrung for the overnight stop.

Day 08: Trek to (Thulo Kharka) Australian Camp(2230m). 5-6 hrs.

From Landrung the walk is gradual on the winding path through the villages and terraced fields, after two hours of good walk, the trail leads you to the last hour uphill to a small pass at Deurali ridge 2,150m. After Deurali, a nice downhill walk through the forest with magnificent view of the Annapurna and Mt.Manaslu range all the way to the small village of Pothana, situated at a lovely spot in the midst of the woods overlooking magnificent view of snow-capped mountain range, valleys and as far up to the Phewa lake in Pokhara, from here another 50 minutes of good walk through the cool shade of the forest brings you at Thulo Kharka also known as Australian Camp a wonderful spot in the midst of the forest with large meadows overlooking magnificent views of the Himalayan range of mountains from Annapurna to Manaslu. This place also offers a great view of the sunrise and sunset as well.

Day 09: Trek to Kande and drive to Pokhara 1 hr walk and 1 hr drive.

From this fabulous spot, an easy downhill walk leads through the village of Kande by the Baglung-Pokhara highway; it is also the start and ending point of various trekking around Annapurna region. From here an hour drive reaches you to the Hotel by the Phewa Lake in Pokhara

Day 10: Drive back to Kathmandu 6-7 hrs journey.                            

After a wonderful time in Pokhara and in the Himalayan mid-hills, a scenic drive brings you back to Kathmandu.

Day 11: Transfer to Airport for International departure.

Today as per your international flight time, Great Adventure staff will transfer you to the airport with complimentary transport for your final departure from this most scenic country, Nepal.

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Ghorepani and Poon Hill Panorama Trekking

• Airport pickup and drop
• Accommodation in Kathmandu and Pokhara ( 3-star hotel.)
• Half day Kathmandu sightseeing
• Transportation Kathmandu to Pokhara by tourist bus
• Professional trekking guide with government licence
• Porter, who carry your baggage during the trek (2 people 1 porter)
• All meals (breakfast, lunch, and dinner) during the trek.
• Accommodation during the trek
• All requirements paperwork and trekking permits (National Park Permit, TIMS).
• Staff costs including their salary, insurance, equipment, transportation  food, and accommodation
• First aid Medical kit
• Emergency Rescue Help (covered by your travel insurance).
• Farewell Dinner with a cultural show.
• All programe as per itinerary.
• All government and local taxes.

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Ghorepani and Poon Hill Panorama Trekking

• Lunch and dinner in Kathmandu and Pokhara
• Any kinds of Drinks( soft and Hard Drinks)
• Visa, international flight ticket
• Kathmandu and Pokhara monuments fees
• Personal Nature expenses
• Tips for Staffs
• Rescue and Evacuation cost

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Ghorepani and Poon Hill Panorama Trekking