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Kathmandu, Nepal
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Ghorepani- Poonhill Trek with Jungle Safari
 

Ghorepani- Poonhill Trek with Jungle Safari

Overview
Ghorepani Poon Hill Trek leads you to the popular view point of Poon Hill and a village of Ghandruk. Most of the trail leads through the village of Gurung and Magar then forest of rhododendron. The maximum altitude of this trek is 3210m at Poon Hill which does not need previous trekking experience. These trek suites those who have a short time in Nepal and still want to be close to Annapurnas. Ghorepani Poon Hill Trekking begins after short drive from Pokhara to Nayapul and beautiful walk through Ulleri to Ghorepani then continues to Ghandruk to explore Gurung village and its culture. It ends to Nayapul to take short drive to Pokhara and next adventure is Jungle safari at Chitwan National park.

Upon arrival at Kathmandu Tribhuwan International Airport, we will greet you and assist you to the Hotel. We can meet later on that day or the next day to take you to our head office to brief you on your upcoming Trek with us. Here we will introduce you to your trekking guide and Sherpa. If your flight arrives on time, we will take you to one of the most popular local restaurants with delicious Nepalese food, cultural music and ethnic dance. This will give you a glimpse into the different ethnic groups of the country. If you arrive late in the evening we can do this the next day.
After breakfast, you will begin a city tour of Kathmandu where you will see the main attractions of the valley. On this tour you will visit the Boudhnath Stupa, Pashupatinath temple, Swyambhunath Stupa (Monkey Temple), and Kathmandu Durbar Square (the old palace). After finishing the city tour, we will meet again to check your clothing and trekking equipment (sleeping bag, down jacket and trekking boots). Overnight in Kathmandu.
After breakfast, you will board a tourist bus departing for Pokhara at 7:00 in morning. It is an interesting drive along the scenic Prithivi Highway. The bus makes two stops, breakfast and lunch. After a seven hour drive you will arrive in Pokhara. After a brief rest at the hotel, we then walk around the lake and explore the surrounding areas.
Today we will take a short drive to Nayapul, the beginning part of the trek. The trail begins with an easy walk towards Birethanti along the river. The trail leads you towards Bhurundi Khola along great scenery, passing through several countryside villages all the way up to Tikhedhunga. Overnight at the lodge.
After breakfast, prepare for the long uphill hike to Ulleri which has 3,200 stone steps and amazing landscape with views of the valley and the Annapurnas. This scenery gives you inner power to climb up these steps and encourages you to keep going. After a short walk from Ulleri, the trail leads you through the rhododendron forest, home to the national flower of Nepal. Then the trail continues uphill to Ghorepani where we will have excellent views of the entire Annapurna Range and Dhaulagiri. Overnight at the lodge.
Wake up early and take the hour-long walk up Poon Hill for a breathtaking view of the sunrise and surrounding mountains. After taking photographs from atop Poon Hill, we will drop back down to the lodge at Ghorepani and trek down to Tadapani after breakfast. The beginning part of the trail is a steep uphill walk to the ridge. At Deurali you can take a short break. Then the trail drops down through the valley to Banthanti, through a scenic forest. At the end, is a short easy walk to the ridge and steep descent to a river crossing via bridge. The day concludes with a steep climb to Tadapani, located on the top of the ridge. Overnight at a guest house.
After breakfast, the trail drops a bit down through the forest to Bhaisekharka and continue towards Ghandruk. After lunch at Ghandruk, explore around the village to visit Museum and overnight stay at lodge.
Today is the last day of your trekking trip. It is a very pleasant walking today through the village and farm terrace which drops down to the Modi Khola and Sauli Bazzar. After that, anther easy walk to Birethanti where we will have to sign out from ACAP office. After short easy walk to the bridge the trail leads last steep climb to the road point where we will able to take bus ride to Pokhara. Overnight at the Lodge.
After breakfast at the hotel, you will board a tourist bus departing for Chitwan at 6:00 AM. This is an interesting drive along the scenic Prithivi Highway. The bus makes one stop for breakfast. After a four hour drive you will arrive in Chitwan. At the bus stand our representative will pick you up and take you to the Hotel. After welcome drink, trip brief with our nature guide and lunch. After short rest, you will be taking to the Tharu village for short walk or you can take Ox ride to explore village and museum. Sun set from the bank of the river. Overnight at the Hotel.
After morning drink Elephant safari for an hour and half which will take you to the community forest then take you back at the hotel for Breakfast. Then proceed for further trips to do Canoe ride, Jungle walk, visit Elephant breeding farm center, Elephant bath view and overnight at the hotel.
After morning bird watching trip at National park, breakfast at the hotel and proceed for Kathmandu. It is same route drive through the highway which is approximately 5 hours drive. We meet at evening to discuss about your trip experience. Overnight at the hotel.
Today is the last day of your trip with us. If you would like to extend your holiday, we will help you. Otherwise, we will assist you to the airport for your departing flight.

Nepal
Nepal is a land locked country which lies in between India and China. It is one of the richest countries in the world in terms of bio-diversity due to its unique geographical position and altitude variation. The elevation of the country ranges from 60 meters above sea level to the highest point of the world, Mt. Everest at 8,848 meter above sea level. Nepal has three major geographical range - Himalayan region, Hill region and Terai low land.

Area: 147,181 sq. kilometers
Geography: Situated between China in the north and India in the south
Capital: Kathmandu
Population: 2,642,799
Language: Nepali is the native language. However, travel-trade people understand and speakEnglish as well.
Currency: Nepali Rupee
Political System: Multi-party democracy
Religion: The major number is Hindu. However, there is a harmonious blending of Hinduism and Buddhism.
Travel season: We do have two best seasons to visit Nepal. The best time is Spring and Autum.

 

Trip Length:- 12 Days 
Difficulty:- Easy 
Group Size: 2-10 Pax

Activities : Safari in the National Park, Trekking, Sightseeing

Best Month : March-May\October -May

Transportation : Tourist bus & Private Car

Accommodation : Hotel & Lodge

Style : Tea house

Max Elevation : 3210m

Meal : Breakfast in Kathmandu and full board meals during trek and Safari

Trip Route : Kathmandu-Pokhara-Ghorepani-Ghandruk-Pokhara-Chitwan National Park-Kathmandu

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