28/03/2017
Ghorepani –Poonhill –Ghandruk Trekking
(Special Trekking Package for Students)
About Trip:
Poonhill trek is a short, easy and very famous trekking route located in Annapurna Conservation Area that any individual can experience to make the journey a lifetime memory. The magical snow capped Himalayan Panorama of some of the tallest peaks in the world, picturesque sunrise views over the Annapurna, Dhaulagiri and Manaslu Himalayas and overall natural with cultural experience makes this trek extra special. The view of altering simrik, yellow and white colours in the snow mountains along with the rising sun and increasing warmth at the top of Poonhill really can drive anyone to paradise. Maximum part of the trail consists of the dense forest of Rhododendrons (Laliguras) through which the icy-cold rivers flow down and turn into the astonishing waterfalls which seem as if the diamond crystals are falling down when the sun rays reach the water finding their way through the leaves of Rhododendrons. The foods in the complete unpolluted and natural environment during the trek will definitely be an extra taste for any trekker. Ghandruk, amazingly beautiful village, being where will even add an extra pleasing effect in the mind. The actual lifestyles of Gurungs and Magars, their cultures, traditional style houses with lots of wooden carved doors, windows and furnitures are the things which will teach you about the history of people of past generations during the trek.
Major Attractions:
Sunrise view from Poonhill (One of the best locations on earth for sunrise view, Second most famous view point in Nepal presiding only by Kalapatthar Viewpoint)
Snow in the foot trails during some seasons
The Panoramic view of Dhaulagiri Himalayan Range, Annapurna Himalayan Range, Manaslu Himalayan Range
Dense forests of Rhododendrons (National flower of Nepal) and Bamboos
Ghandruk, one of the most beautiful gurung villages of Nepal located in the lap of Annapurna South and Hiuchuli
Diverse Species of Floras and Faunas
Wonderful views of waterfalls
Avalanche views (Snow-Landslides) at Annapurna Sanctuary if you are lucky enough
Culturally rich Gurung and Magar villages and the ways of living of local people
Local Micro-Hydropower Stations in the villages and many more
Maximum Elevation : 3210m at Poonhill and Deurali (same height)
Minimum Elevation : 820m at Pokhara
Trekking Grade : Easy
Itinerary for 4 Nights/5 Days on Full Board (Option 1 / Recommended)
1st Day:
Drive from Pokhara (820m) to Nayapul (1010m)
Tea Break at Nayapool
Lunch (Nepali Veg. Thali) at Ramghai
Trek to Tikhedhunga (1540m) / (4 hrs approx.)
Dinner (Non Vege. Nepali Set Thali) with Campfire and music
Overnight at Tikhedhunga (1540m)
2nd Day:
Breakfast and Trek to Ghorepani (2860m)/ (6hrs approx.)
Lunch (Nepali Veg. Thali) at Banthanti (2210m)
Dinner (Any 1 Dinner item in the Menu of your choice + 1 Hot drink)
Overnight at Ghorepani (2860m)
3rd Day:
Early morning Hike to Poonhill (3210m) for the View of Panoramic Mountains and Sunrise (uphill 45 mins- 1hr)
Major Peaks seen from Poonhill are Machhapuchhre (6993m) , Gangapurna (7455m), Hiuchuli (6441m), Annapurna South (7219m), Annapurna I (8091m), Nilgiri (7061m), Dhampus Peak (6012m), Tukuche Peak (6920m), Dhaulagiri I (8171m), Dhaulagiri II (7715m), Dhaulagiri III (7715m), Dhaulagiri V (7619m), Dhaulagiri IV (7661m), Gurja Peak (7193m) including many other peaks.
Hike down to Ghorepani and Breakfast at the same hotel (downhill 30-40 mins)
Trek to Tadapani (2700m) / (5 hrs approx.)
Seasonal fruits provided on the way
Lunch at Banthanti
Other world famous major peaks seen from the way are Annapurna III (7555m), Annapurna IV (7525m), Annapurna II (7939m), Lamjung Himal (6932m) and Manaslu Himalayan Range
Overnight at Tadapani (2700m)
4th Day:
Breakfast and Trek to Ghandruk (1940m) / (3 hrs approx.)
Explore Ghandruk Village, Visit Tea-Garden, Visit Meshroom Baraha Temple, Hidden Village of Ghandruk, Local Gurung Culture and Lifestyle
Lunch at Ghandruk (1940m)
Visit Traditional Gurung Museum, Annapurna Conservation Area Project Visitors Office, Documentary about Annapurna Conservation Area, Mountains in that region, Plants and Animals found there which is shown by the ACAP Office.
Evening Dinner with Campfire and music at Ghandruk
Overnight at Ghandruk
5th Day:
Breakfast and Trek to Nayapul (1010m) / (4 hrs approx.)
Lunch at Syauli Bazaar (1340m)
Drive to Pokhara (820m)/ 1 hr 15 mins
Costing per person: NRs 8700/-
Itinerary for 3 Nights/4 Days on Full Board (Option 2)
1st Day:
Drive from Pokhara (820m) to Nayapul (1010m) / 1hr 15 mins
Tea Break at Nayapool
Lunch (Nepali Veg. Thali) at Ramghai
Trek to Tikhedhunga (1540m) / (4 hrs approx.)
Dinner (Non Vege. Nepali Set Thali) with Campfire with music
Overnight at Tikhedhunga (1540m)
2nd Day:
Breakfast and Trek to Ghorepani (2860m)/ (6hrs approx.)
Lunch (Nepali Veg. Thali) at Banthanti (2210m)
Dinner (Any 1 Dinner item in the Menu of your choice + 1 Hot drink)
Overnight at Ghorepani (2860m)
3rd Day:
Early morning Hike to Poonhill (3210m) for the View of Panoramic Mountains and Sunrise (uphill 45 mins- 1hr)
Major Peaks seen from Poonhill are Machhapuchhre (6993m) , Gangapurna (7455m), Hiuchuli (6441m), Annapurna South (7219m), Annapurna I (8091m), Nilgiri (7061m), Dhampus Peak (6012m), Tukuche Peak (6920m), Dhaulagiri I (8171m), Dhaulagiri II (7715m), Dhaulagiri III (7715m), Dhaulagiri V (7619m), Dhaulagiri IV (7661m), Gurja Peak (7193m) including many other peaks.
Hike down to Ghorepani and Breakfast at the same hotel (downhill 30-40 mins)
Trek to Tadapani (2700m) / (5 hrs approx.)
Seasonal fruits provided on the way
Lunch at Banthanti
Other world famous major peaks seen from the way are Annapurna III (7555m), Annapurna IV (7525m), Annapurna II (7939m), Lamjung Himal (6932m) and Manaslu Mountain Range
Overnight at Tadapani (2700m)
4th Day:
Breakfast and Trek to Ghandruk (1940m) / (3 hrs approx.)
Explore Ghandruk Village, Visit Tea-Garden, Visit Meshroom Baraha Temple, Hidden Village of Ghandruk, Traditional Gurung Museum, Local Gurung Culture and Lifestyle
Lunch at Ghandruk (1940m)
Trek to Kimche (1720 m) / (45 mins approx.)
Drive from Kimche to Pokhara (820 m) / (2 hrs 30 mins approx.)
Costing per person: NRs 7500/-
The Package Includes:
Set Breakfast, Nepali Set Veg. Thali (Lunch), Nepali Set Chicken Thali (Dinner) throughout the trek, except for the dinner at Ghorepani
Meat will be replaced by eggs, milk, curd, mushroom or paneer whatever available on the way for vegetarians
All the Accommodations in Hotels / lodges throughout the trek on Sharing Basis
Transportation costs as per the itinerary
Payments for the Wifi, Hot Drinking Water, Cell Phone/Battery Charging and Hot Shower
Heater in the Dining Hall / Camp fire with music in some points
One Professional trekking Guide
Medical kits
The Package doesn’t Include:
Payments for any extra foods, soft or hard drinks
Payments for extra foods like aditional papads or ghee in lunch or dinners
Payments for extra transportation not indicated in the itinerary
Payments for Porters (can be arranged in extra cost and can carry upto 20 kg luggage)
Payments for Private Accommodations in the hotels
Payments for the extra fooding and lodging due to elongation of trek by Political, Natural or Personal reasons
Travel Insurance
(1 Teacher or 1 Group leader of a group of every 15 will be provided full complimentary service.)
Important:
We strongly recommend the students to carry some junk foods, toilet papers, trekking sticks (can be rented), hat/ cap, folding umbrella, wollen cap, gloves, mask, slippers, water bottle and extra daily needed materials from Pokhara in their luggage since purchasing them in trekking routes is comparatively very expensive than in Pokhara.
