This document provides details on a 9-day Ghorepani Poonhill trekking trip in Nepal, including an itinerary, pricing, inclusions, exclusions, and recommended gear. The $700 trip includes accommodations, meals, permits, guides and porters. It begins with 2 days of sightseeing in Kathmandu before driving to Pokhara and starting the 5-6 day trek from Nayapul to Ghorepani and Ghandruk, passing through villages and offering views of Annapurna and Dhaulagiri. The trip concludes with drives back to Pokhara and Kathmandu.

1. Nepal : 09 Days Ghorepani Poonhill Trekking / Short and
Easy Trek in Annapurna:
Trip Cost : $700 USD per person (the cost is include with your 15%)
Trip Overview:
Ghorepani Poon Hill Trekking is one of the exemplary trekking destinations in Annapurna
Region of Nepal that contributes the best perceptions of Annapurna and Dhaulagiri mountain
range. It is also known as Annapurna Sunrise Trekking. The spectacular mountains, beautiful
ethnic villages and many other factors explains the popularity of Ghorepani Poonhill Trekking.
Low but favorable elevation of Poon Hill from where you will observe the awesome sunrise and
sunsets over the Himalayas in 3000m is the most significant of Ghorepani Poon Hill Trekking.
Ghorepani Poon hill trekking is one of the most attractive short and easy trekking in Nepal which
will take you through the beautiful ethnic village of Annapurna region. This trekking route is
considered as simple trekking route because we don’t have to go through hardships that generally
trekkers come across during the high altitude trekking. This place is rich of hidden treasure of
Nepalese culture and tradition. The trekking route starts form Pokhara, an extremely beautiful
city on the west of Kathmandu. During the trek the track passes through Gurung and Magar’s
charming village where you can explore dense rhododendron, Oak forest full of birds, deep
terrain valleys and green hills, beautiful mountain river stream, musk deer and highland
butterflies. The glimpse of Annapurna, Mt. Fishtail and Dhaulagiri is breathtaking. It adds beauty
to the nature. During the trekking you will mesmerizes by the warm hospitality of local people.
Ghorepani Poon Hill Trekking will let you feel the Himalayan view and also provide you the
opportunities to get close to the local culture. Ghorepani Poon Hill Trek is famous as
“Photographer’s Paradise”, so you can capture the best snaps of impressive Annapurna and
Dhaulagiri ranges here. Rewarding treks that can be enjoyed by every lover of nature in
Ghorepani poon hill trekking.
Trekking Itinerary:
Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu Airport transfer to hotel.
On the very first day you will arrive in Tribhuvan International Airport, Kathmandu where you
will be received by the representative staffs from The Nepal Trekking Company. Then, you will

2. be transferred into the hotel in private vehicles. Taking some rest you will get to know the detail
itineraries. Stay overnight in hotel.
Day 02: Sightseeing in Kathmandu Durbar Square, Pashupatinath and application for
permits.
On the following day we will wake up early as we have to set out for sightseeing and together
with sightseeing we have to take trekking permits and carry out trek preparation as we are
heading towards restricted areas. As a part of sightseeing we will cover Kathmandu Durbar
Square, Pashupatinath temple and other places seeing the time. Stay overnight in hotel.
Day 03: Drive to Pokhara (820 m) by regular tourist bus.
On the following day you will set out from Kathmandu to Pokhara driving for 6/7 hours, seeing
your convenience. Arriving in Pokhara you will check into hotel and then after freshen up you
can set out in the evening to explore Pokhara, the city of Lakes. Stay overnight in Pokhara.
Day 04: Drive to Nayapul (1020 m)and Trek to Tikhedhunga (1540 m.
On the following day you will wake up and set out to drive Nayapul within an hour. Within 20
minutes you will again begin the trek to Birethati. Birethati is known as an affluent town at the
side of Modi Khola. For another time moving into Hille the trek to Tikhedhunga is accomplish
after taking 3 to 4 hours of walk. Stay overnight to Tikhedhunga. Stay overnight to Tikhedhunga.
Day 05: Trek to Ghorepani (2860 m).
Spending a night in Tikhedhunga today you will move to trek Ghorepani (2,780m), taking 5
hours. Ghorepani is an amazing destination from where you can have pleasant view of
Annapurna range along with remarkable sceneries. Many visitors along with trekkers cannot stop
themselves without praising Ghorepani. Stay overnight in Ghorepani.
Day 06: Trek to Ghandruk (1940 m).
On the following day you will go for the trek to Ghandruk after having breakfast. Taking the
downward movement for 4 hours will take you to Gurung village which is huge and is the most
amazing settlement of Gurung. From Ghandruk you will get to perceive exceptional outlook of
Fishtail, Annapurna South and Himachuli. Stay overnight in Ghandruk.
Day 07: Trek to Nayapul and drive back to Pokhara.
On the next morning you will head to Nayapul after you depart from Ghandruk.you will inward
to Pokhara, taking a taxi another two hours. Being in Pokhara means you have lots of places to
cover including religious temple, mysterious cave like Mahendra cave, Davis fall. Apart from
that you can too go for boating, cycling and visiting local shops. How could you miss the Thakali
khana when you are in Pokhara. Stay overnight in Pokhara.
Day 08: Drive back to Kathmandu.
On the following day you will wake up early taking breakfast then you will drive to Tourist Bus
station and will drive to Kathmandu. Then, you will be transferred into the hotel. Stay overnight
in hotel.

3. Day 09: Departure!!!!
On the last day of departure you will have breakfast and then check out from the hotel. Our
representative staff will transfer you to the airport. From TIA, Kathmandu you will return your
home town or towards next destination.
Service Includes:
 International airport pick up and drop service by car/hiace/bus.
 3 Nights Tourist Standards hotel in Kathmandu with daily Breakfast.
 Kathmandu city sightseen with tour guide and car. Monkey temple, Bouddhanath Stupa,
Pashupatinath Temple and patan Durbar Square.
 Kathmandu to Pokhara and Pokhara to Kathmandu by regular tourist bus.
 2 Nights Tourist Standards hotel in Pokhara with daily breakfast.
 Pokhara to Nayapul and Nayapul to Pokhara by car.
 Local transport as per itinerary.
 Annapurna Conversation Area Permit (ACAPS) trekking permits.
 Trekkers Informations Management System (TIMS) cards.
 Mountain twin share accomodiations.
 Your standards meals during a trek, Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner with cups of
Tea/coffee.
 1 Government licence holder, experienced, English speaking and very friendly trekking
guide, payed his salary, meals and accomodiations.
 1 Porter to carry your backpack, payed his salary, meals and accomodiations.(note : 2
guests get 1 porter, single trekkers can not get a porter).
 Government taxes.
 Company service charge.
 Company t-shirt.
 Trekking map.
 Nepali sim cards, if needed.
 Farewell dinner at authentic Nepalese restaurant with cultural show.
 Frist aid kits.
Service Excludes:
 Nepal Vissa fees, which you can issue after your arrival in Kathmandu airport.
 Entrance fees at Unesco World Heritage site, it cost about $26 USd per person.
 Personal trekking equipment.
 Personal travel insurance.
 Meals in the city, Kathmandu, pokhara and highway.
 Any kinds of drinks, bottle of water, cold drinks, hard drinks.
 Bar and beverage.

4.  Phone calls, Internet, hot shower etc.
 Tips for guide and porters. It is expected.
Trekking Gears:
 Thicksocks (4 pairs).
 Lightsocks (3 pairs).
 Camp shoes.
 Sleepingbag.
 Downjacket.
 Daypack /Backpack.
 Water bottle.
 Suncream and moisturizer.
 Flashlight/Torchlightwithspare bulbs,batteries,lipsalve,gaiters.
 Downor fiberfilledwaterproof jacketandtrousers(1).
 Fleece jacketorpullover(1).
 Warm cotton trousers(2 pairs).
 Shirtsand T-shirts(4pieces).
 Lightweightcottonlongpants(3pairs).
 Thermal set(1 Pair).
 Shorts(2 pieces).
 Sunhat, woolenscarf (1).
 Woolenhat(1)..
 Sunglasses(1).
 Lightweightgloves(1).
 Raincoat (1) – inrainyseasons.
 Heavyweightglovesormittenswithawaterproof (1).
 Toiletries.