Ghorepani Poon Hill Trek

After breakfast, we take you to four major UNESCO heritage sites for sightseeing around Kathmandu Valley. 

Visit the Pashupatinath Temple, one of the holiest of all Hindu temples. Situated 5 kilometers east of Kathmandu, the temple of Lord Shiva-Pashupatinath, with its two-tiered golden roof and silver doors, is famous for its superb architecture. 

We can see the temple, the activities performed on the temple premises, and the cremation bank of the Bagmati River.

Apart from Hindus, no one is allowed to enter the main temple, but we take a short walk by the bank of the Bagmati River, where one can observe the pilgrims and Hindu priests activities around the premises. 

This River is also a cremation site for Hindus. From here, we take a short drive that leads to Bouddhanath, northeast of the Pashupatinath area.

The Stupa of Bouddhanath is 8 kilometers east of Kathmandu. 

This colossal and ancient stupa is one of the biggest in the world. This area is also known as  ‘Little Tibet. 

After a visit here to observe the Tibetan Buddhist way of life, our tour continues towards the Patan area

which is situated to the south of Kathmandu and separated by a bridge over the River Bagmati.

 Patan Durbar Square (Patan) is also known as Lalitpur, which means the city of arts and architecture.

The old historical castle (Durbar), the tall terracotta house, and the Stone Temple of Krishna with the pillar of Garuda look fascinating. 

is the vehicle of Lord Vishnu as well as of Lord Krishna. 

After the historic visit, we drive short distances towards the end of the Patan area at the Tibetan Refugee Camp, where one can observe the happy and cheery workers weaving carpets. 

The Swayambhunath Stupa (Monkey Temple) has been in use since the 5th century and consists of a magnificent domed stupa as well as a variety of shrines and temples. 

Each temple is extremely ornate and richly decorated with gold and vibrant prayer flags, though it’s not only the spiritual décor that draws visitors.

This sacred pilgrimage site is also home to hundreds of monkeys considered holy by Tibetan Buddhists and Hindus. 

According to legend, Manjushree, the bodhisattva of wisdom, was in the process of raising the temple hill when the lice in his hair transformed into these monkeys. 

Swayambhunath means self.

arisen and is derived from that legend.

After breakfast in the Pokhara hotel, drive 1.5 hours to Nayapul (the trekking starting point)

then commence the trek to Ulleri, passing through Birethanti and Hile, a small, beautiful village following a stream, a suspension bridge, and flat terrain.

At the end, we have a 2-hour steep walk (stone staircase) to Ulleri village, which is a cultural village where we spend our night. 

Overnight at the guest house

After breakfast, today we trek from Ulleri to Ghorepani (2840 m). It's a 6 hour walk to our final destination.

The walk to Ghorepani is very pleasant in nature, through the rhododendron and bamboo forests

 gradually up with stairs, and with a spectacular view of South Annapurna and Mt. Fishtail along the way. 

Overnight at the guest house

Today, wake up early in the morning and hike 1 hour to Poon Hill (3210 m) for the best sunrise and mountain views

including Mt. Dhaulagiri (8167m), Annapurna South, Mt. Fishtail, Nilgiri, and many mountain ranges. 

Take some pictures, go back to the same tea house, and after breakfast trek to Tadapani (2300m) from Ghorepani

which is another interesting day of our trek, passing beautiful oak forest, streams, waterfalls, and spectacular mountain vistas.

Overnight at the guest house in Tadapani

After breakfast, today we trek from Tadapani to Ghandruk Village (1960 m).

It's a 4-hour walk to Ghandruk, one of the biggest Gurung villages

rich in culture and hospitality, with a beautiful mountain view of Machhapuchre, South Annapurna, and Hiunchuli in the background. 

We arrive at Gandruk village before lunch time, and after lunch we will explore the beauty of Gandruk village, visit the museum and monastery.

Overnight at the guesthouse

After breakfast, today we trek from Ghandruk Village to Nayapul. 

It's a 6-hour walk to Nayapul. The walk to Nayapul is gradually downhill for almost 2 hours and flat from Syauli Bazaar until Nayapul, following the Modi River. 

Since we have a driving option, you can take a bus or jeep to shorten the trip and drive to Pokhara instead of walking all the way down to Nayapul. 

We will have lunch here in Birethanti before we end our trek in Nayapul. 

After we complete our Ghorepani Poon Hill Circuit Trek, we will drive back to Pokhara, which takes 1.5 hours.

transfer you to the hotel in Pokhara, and after refreshment, explore your own lakeside or do some boating around Fewa Lake

in the evening celebration of your successful trip to Poon Hill.

 Overnight at the hotel in Pokhara

After morning breakfast, You will visit the Pokhara Valley, including some of the major sites: Peace Stupa, Devi's Falls, Gupteshwor Cave,

mountain museum, Seti George, and the rest of the day, relax on your own or do some optional activities like Paragliding, Bungee jumping, Zip lining, or ultralight flight as per your interest, 

which you can consult with our company guide while you are in Pokhara or on arrival in our office on the first day for booking extra activities. 

Overnight at the same hotel in Pokhara

Today, we will be heading back to Kathmandu by morning tourist bus (8 hours drive), optional 30-minute flight, or private transport (6 hours), as per your interest and group size.

 It's a scenic drive or flight from Pokhara to Kathmandu through the Prithivi Highway, which is 220km but windy, following beautiful rivers, hills, terrain, and mountain vistas. 

It's a long but enjoyable ride back to Kathmandu, after a refreshing evening farewell dinner at a typical Nepali restaurant.

overnight at a hotel in Kathmandu.

Today is your last day in Nepal. 

Our company representative will transfer you 3 hours prior to your flight time to the airport for your international flight back home or to your onward destination.