Ghandruk Poon Hill Trek
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Kathmandu
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Kathmandu
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Easy
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Guest House, Lodge
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Mar, Apr, May,Sep, Oct, Nov & Dec
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Kathmandu to Pokhara by Bus & Nayapul by Car
About Ghandruk Poon Hill Trek:
Ghandruk Poon Hill Trek is an extra 3 days extended hike of Ghorepani Poon Hill Trek. Instead of returning back to Pokhara from Ghorepani, hike to Tadapani, and Ghandruk Village.
The ethnic Gurung Village, Ghandruk is situated at an altitude of 1,940 meters. Buddhist is the major religion of this village. Said to have Mongolian originated, Gurung resident in this area is considered as a martial tribe by British and renowned for bravery as Gurkha soldiers in the British, Indian, and Nepal armies. Many Gurung soldiers back to home completing 1st and 2nd world wars.
The magnificent views of Machhapuchhre (6,993 m) with her sister peaks like Annapurna III, Gangapurna, Hiun Chuli, and Annapurna South in the northern side is yet another attraction of Ghandruk Village.
Our itinerary to visit this wonderful place goes as follows.
7 Days Trekking Itinerary:
- Day 01: Drive Kathmandu to Pokhara.
- Meal: x
- Driving: 206 km, 6/7 hrs
- Trail Attractions: Trisuli River, Malekhu Village, Mugling Village, Marshyandi River, Pokhara City
- Max Altitude: 1300 m (Kathmandu)
- Overnight: Hotel
- Day 02: Drive to Nayapul & Trek to Tikhedunga.
- Meal: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
- Driving: 45 km, 1:30 hrs
- Walking: 4 hrs
- Trail Attractions: Beautiful Lumle Village, Modi River, Rhododendron Forest, and Birethanti Village.
- Max Altitude: 1,577 m (Tikhedunga)
- Overnight: Teahouse/Lodge
- Day 03: Trek to Ghorepani.
- Meal: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
- Walking: 6 hrs
- Trail Attractions: Ulleri Village, Magar Village, views of Mt. Machhapuchhre, Hiun Chuli, Dhaulagiri, Annapurna I, and Annapurna South.
- Max Altitude: 2,675 m (Ghorepani)
- Overnight: Teahouse/Lodge
- Day 04: Hike to Poon Hill & Trek to Tadapani.
- Meal: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
- Walking: 4/5 hrs
- Trail Attractions: Sunrise view from Poon Hill, and Annapurna Massif like Mt. Annapurna I (8091m), II (7937m), III (7855m), IV (7525m), Annapurna South Mountain (729m), Nilgiri (6940m), Tukuche (6920m), Varaha Shikhar (7847m), Lamjung Himal (6931m), Dhaulagiri (8167m), and many other peaks,
- Max Altitude: 3,180 m (Poon Hill)
- Overnight: Teahouse/Lodge
- Day 05: Trek to Ghandruk.
- Meal: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
- Walking: 3 hrs
- Trail Attractions: Oak, rhododendron forest, and other alpine flowers, Ghandruk Village.
- Max Altitude: 1,940 m (Ghandruk)
- Overnight: Teahouse/Lodge
- Day 06: Trek to Nayapul & Drive to Pokhara.
- Meal: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
- Walking: 3 hrs
- Drive: 1:30 hrs
- Trail Attractions: views Annapurna South, Hiunchuli, Machhapuchhre (fishtail) and Annapurna III
- Max Altitude: 1,940 m (Ghandruk)
- Overnight: Hotel
- Day 07: Drive back to Kathmandu.
- Meal: Breakfast
- Drop to your hotel. Ghandruk Poon Hill Trek finished here!
Trek Cost Includes
- Kathmandu to Pokhara by sharing Tourist Bus.
- Pokhara Tourist Bus Station to hotel transfer by private car.
- Twin Bed Sharing hotel/Teahouse/Lodge accommodation.
- Everyday breakfast at the hotel.
- Breakfast. Lunch, and Dinner during Trekking.
- An English speaking trekking guide.
- One porter for two trekkers.
- Pokhara to Nayapul pick up and drop by private car.
- Pokhara to Kathmandu by sharing Tourist bus.
- Annapurna Conservation Area Project Permit (ACAP).
- Trekker's Information Management System Permit (TIMS).
Trek Cost Excludes:
- Hotel Accommodation in Kathmandu.
- Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner at Kathmandu.
- Lunch and Dinner at Pokhara.
- International Flight Fares,
- Bar Bills like Mineral Water, Beer, Whiskey etc.
- Extra expenses occurred in case of landslides, political unrest, strike etc.
- Rest of all that are not mentioned in cost includes list.
- Ghandruk Poon Hill Trek - Related Infos
- 7 days
- 3193 meters
- Nepal
- 1-16
- 5 hrs hrs / day
