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Poonhill Delight Trek
Poonhill Delight Trek
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Highlights: Kathmandu - Nagarkot - Nayapul - Ghandrung - Tadapani - Ghorepani - Tikhedhunga - Nayapool - Pokhara


Itinerary:
Day 1: Arrive Kathmandu
Arrive in Kathmandu. Upon arrival, you will be met and transferred to your hotel for a 2-night stay. Overnight: Hotel Himalaya or Hotel Shambala.


Day 2: Drive Kathmandu / Pokhara (200 Km/ 5.5hrs)
After breakfast drive to Pokhara for a 2-night stay. Drive along the scenic mountainous highway to the Pokhara valley. Forming the backdrop are the spectacular Annapurnas massif and the magnificent fishtailed Machhapuchhre dominating the scenery. Adding to Pokhara’s enchantments are the three serene lakes of Phewa, Begnas, and Rupa, the World Peace stupa atop a hill, the deep Seti gorge, the Green canyon, and Devi's fall. Enjoy a relaxing afternoon with incomparable mountain views. Overnight: Begnas Lake Resort (Superior room)


Meal: Bed & Breakfast


Day 3: Drive Pokhara/Nayapul (1.5 hrs) Trek to Ghandrung (1940m / 6hrs walk)
After breakfast slowly walk down the stone steps to cross the Modi Khola river on a hanging bridge at the base of the steps. There are small pockets of fresh river water where one can wash oneself while taking care not to slip on the wet rocks. Upon crossing the bridge walk along farming terraces of paddy, maize, and millet before slowly ascending along well laid out stone steps to reach this scenic and well-planned Gurung village - perhaps the largest and most beautiful in the entire Annapurna area. The afternoon may be spent exploring Ghandrung village with its neat rows of ochre-coloured houses and well-kept gardens. The headquarters of the Annapurna Conservation Area Project is located here.
Overnight at Local Lodge.


Meal: Bed & Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner


Day 4: Trek to Tadapani (2540m / 5hrs walk)
Magnificent sunrise view from here with the two peaks of Annapurna South and Hiunchuli acting as the backdrop of this attractive and beautiful village. After breakfast, we exit the village from the north heading into forests of Rhododendron and other hardwood trees. We cross a couple of rivulets over which wooden planks serve as makeshift bridges. The forest cover here is quite thick offering a variety of sub-tropical vegetation. Tadapani is a narrow village in the shadows of Annapurna South. Overnight at Local Lodge.


Meal: Bed & Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner


Day 5: Trek to Ghorepani (2830m / 4hrs walk)
Today’s is an easy walk as the trail meanders out of the forestland as we pass a few small hutments. Then we walk amongst bushes and shrubs before coming on to a wide grass meadow on a hill ridge which takes us all the way to Ghorepani a busy trading village that connects villages in this area with the Kaligandaki valley, the lifeline to Mustang.
Overnight at Local Lodge.


Meal: Bed & Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner


Day 6: Early morning Poonhill excursion. Trek down to Tirkedhunga (1577m / 6hrs walk)
Early morning, we hike to Poon Hill a nearby hilltop that offers a panoramic view of the entire Annapurna massif including its dominant peak Annapurna I (8,091m), Annapurna II (7,937m), Mt. Macchapuchare (6,993m) among a host of others. You will also see Mt. Dhaulagiri (8,167m) close to the left. After breakfast, walk along with forested areas before making a steep knee-wobbling descent to the sleepy village of Tirkhedhunga (1,575m). Overnight at Local Lodge.


Meal: Bed & Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner


Day 7: Trek to Nayapool (1070m / 4hrs walk). Dive to Begnas (2 hrs)
It’s a gentle hike this day as we follow a mountain stream along a wide village trail. Quite likely that we will encounter colorful mule-trains as they ferry goods to and from the Kaligandaki valley. Reach Nayapool & drive to Pokhara. Further, drive to Begnas and transfer to Begnas Lake Resort. Overnight at Begnas Lake Resort.


Meal: Bed & Breakfast


Day 8: Drive Pokhara /Kathmandu (200Km/5.5hrs)
After breakfast, drive back to Kathmandu for an overnight stay. Afternoon at leisure. Overnight: Hotel Himalaya or Hotel Shambala.


Meal: Bed & Breakfast


Day 9: Departure transfer
Transfer to Kathmandu airport and depart on your onward flight.
Meal: Bed & Breakfast


End of the tour!!!



Offer Includes

  • Return flights from London Heathrow
  • Airport taxes
  • 2 nights in Hotel Himalaya/Hotel Shambala, Kathmandu on bed & breakfast basis
  • 2 nights in Begnas Lake Resort, Pokhara on bed & breakfast basis
  • Airport transfers as per the itinerary
  • Sightseeing tours as per the itinerary with English speaking local guide in Kathmandu and Pokhara respectively
  • Kathmandu/Pokhara/Kathmandu surface transfer using a private vehicle
  • Pokhara/ Arghaun & Begnas/Pokhara private surface transfers
  • Entrance fees as currently applicable (subject to changes) (museums fees are extra if visited)
  • 4 Nights tea house trek as per the itinerary on full board basis (starting with lunch and ending with breakfast) with support of Sherpa guide, porters etc (Please note, cost for all beverages such as tea, coffee, soft drinks, hard drinks etc. is to be settled directly by the guests)

Meal Plans

  • As per Itinerary