Ghorepani Poonhill Tea House Trek

We leave early in the morning from Kathmandu and make our way along river valleys, past terraced fields to Pokhara. It takes 6-7 hours' drive on the local tourist bus.

Transportation: Kathmandu to Pokhara by Public Bus
Accommodation: Budget hotel in Pokhara

After breakfast we drove from Pokhara to Nayapul (1'035m). The drive is around 1.30 hours by bus (around 46 kms). After the drive you cross the suspension bridge over the ModiKhola river and ascend slowly through terraced fields and classic mountain villages up from the river valley to Tikhedhunga.

Transportation: Pokhara to Nayapul by Public Bus
Accommodation: Standard tea house

You have a steep ascent to get you going and then a more gradual uphill walk takes you to your lodge at Ghorepani (2'750m). You will pass through some delightful villages and the beautiful, dense rhododendron forest so characteristic of Nepal at these altitudes. If the weather is clear, you will see stunning mountain views from Ghorepani, making the climb well worth it!

Accommodation: Standard tea house

You get up early to hike to Poon Hill (3'210m) for sunrise; Approx. 1.30-hour hike Distance approx. 2 Kms. After breakfast back in Ghorepani you trek onwards to Tadapani (2'710m) through rhododendron forests. If you are lucky, you will see some wild animals, such as langur monkeys climbing through the trees. There are excellent views of Annapurna South, Hiunchuli and Machhapuchhare from Tadapani.

Accommodation: Standard tea house

After breakfast, Tadapani Trek to Ghandruk (1'970m). We arrived quite early, so we had an enjoyable time exploring this interesting Gurung village.

Accommodation: Standard tea house

We can enjoy a final downhill walk-through forests and villages for about 5 hours to Nayapul. From here we drive for about 1 hour back to Pokhara where our trek ends, and we can enjoy a shower and relax in this stunning Lakeside town enjoying the memories!

Transportation: Nayapul to Pokhara by Public Bus