NEPAL TOUR (KATHMANDU POKHARA TOUR) WITH GHOREPANI POONHILL TREKKING 9 D 8 N

The drive from Kathmandu to Pokhara by private vehicle (208 km, 6 hour drive) goes along river banks, local villages, farmlands, and beautiful mountain scenery. We shall stop to observe the scenic spot along the way and to stretch our legs. On arrival, check into the hotel and relax, or you have the option to stroll around Phewa lake and visit the local market. Overnight in Pokhara. Meals included: Breakfast

Drive about an hour or more to Nayapul. The Ghorepani Poon Hill trek begins from Nayapul. The trekking trail passes through villages like Lumle, Birethanti, farmlands, and bamboo glades. The walk is gradual until a short ascent to Hile and then a steep climb to Tikhedhunga. Overnight in Thikhedhunga. Meals included: breakfast, lunch and dinner

The hike from Tikhedhunga is a steep ascent until Ulleri, a large Magar village. From Ulleri, it is a gradual ascent through a forest of rhododendron crossing several streams. As we climb higher, the views get more striking. Mt. Annapurna south, Nilgiri south, and some other peaks come into view. After crossing the Nange Thati River, it is a gradual hike to Ghore Pani. Overnight in Ghorepani. Meals included: breakfast, lunch and dinner

Early morning we hike up to Poon Hill (3210m, 1 hour uphill sunrise walking). Poon hill offers the best sunrise view over the high mountains with panoramic views of Dhaulagiri, Annapurna South, Fishtail, Nilgiri south, Annapurna I, and other peaks. After enjoying the view, we then descend to Ghorepani. After breakfast, we follow a pleasant forest trail of oak and rhododendrons to Deurali and descend to Banthanti. From here, it is a steep uphill hike to Tadapani. Overnight in Tadapani. Meals: BLD

Today’s hike will be mostly downhill. We will descend gently through rhododendron and oak forests, with the sounds of birds twittering all the way to Ghandruk, a traditional Gurung village. In Ghandruk, we will visit the traditional handicraft center and the Gurung museum to understand the culture and lifestyle of the people. Overnight in Ghandruk.

After breakfast, we hike downhill across terraced rice fields and walk alongside the Modi Khola past villages to Nayapul. At Nayapul, we will board a private vehicle and drive to Pokhara. The evening is free to explore the lakeside area which is the most touristic and happening area of Pokhara city. Overnight in Pokhara. Meals: Breakfast and lunch only

After breakfast, we retrace our drive to Kathmandu. Check into your hotel, and the afternoon is free to go shopping or relax at your hotel. Overnight in Kathmandu. Meals: breakfast only

Transfer to the airport for your departure flight. Meals: breakfast only