| Trip code | |
| Package name | Ghorepani Poon Hill Trekking |
| Duration | 8 |
| Max. elevation | 3210 m |
| Level | Easy |
| Transportation | Flight and all ground transportation as per itinerary |
| Accomodation | Hotel/Lodge/Tea House on the trek |
| Starts at | Kathmandu |
| Ends at | Kathmandu |
| Trip route | |
| Cost | USD 945 per person |
The flight into the Kathmandu, the capital of Himalayan country "Nepal", offers breathtaking views of the major peaks Mt. Dorje Lakpa (6,966 m), Mt. Ganesh (7,422 m), Mt. Purbi Chhyachu (6,637 m), Mt. Langtang (7,227 m), etc. (weather permitting). After immigration formality on arrival, as you exit the airport terminal you will be greeted and welcome by a Sampurna Adventure personal & transferred to your hotel, Spend the rest of the day at leisure for personal activities following your program briefing or you may familiarize with the narrow lively, and endless streets around Thamel town (Touristic center), where you will find all kinds of good restaurants, ATMs and exchange money, full of typical Nepali handicrafts, fine jewelry, clothing, and trekking gear stores.
(Optional: Early morning you could take an optional Mount Everest flight tour – The Highest Mountain on Earth).
Today we visit the most important monuments of the Nepalese capital. Visit the Kumari Palace (Living goddess) where the Kumari acknowledges their greetings from her balcony window, Kathmandu Durbar square (The World Heritage site) filled with the temples, courtyards & palace of the Malla Kings, who ruled over the city. The palace is known as Hanuman Dhoka, the statue of Monkey god adjoining to the palace entrance. The main courtyard of the palace is the place where the Kings of Nepal were crowned and have their coronations solemnized.
Next to the palace we have gigantic figure of Kal Bhairab (the God of Destruction) and beautiful temples.
Visit Swoyambhunath Stupa with its 2,500-year history, UNESCO World Heritage Site, an ancient religious complex mobbed by monkeys and soaring above the city on a lofty hilltop, the fascinating, chaotic jumble of Buddhist and Hindu iconography. We could see ancient carvings everywhere and the smell of incense and butter lamps, the mystical atmosphere is heightened by devotees who make a ritual circumambulate, spinning the prayer wheels set into its base of this famous stupa, surrounded by beautiful typical houses of the priest, Chaityas and monastery.
Later, visit Patan Durbar Square (World Heritage Site), the city of fine arts & craft in metal, stone, terracotta, known as Lalitpur Metropolitan City, it is famous for its rich cultural heritage, where we will see in its ancient palace with golden gate and window, temples of Krishna, Shiva, Golden temple (Hiranya Barna Mahabihar) as well as monasteries & beautiful courtyard.
After breakfast, in the morning take 30 Min, of flights to Pokhara, on arrival 1 ½ hour drive takes you to the trek starting point at Nayapool. The enchanting drives take you passing by local villages of Naudanda, Kanrhe and Lumle, later the trek start through sub-tropical region, first you will cross the suspension bridge over the Modi Khola River, and then we ascend slowly through terraced fields with classic mountain villages. Along the way you will encounter mule/goat caravans carrying goods to the mountains, along the way it offers a stunning view of Machhapuchhre and Annapurna up to Tirkhedhunga.
After having breakfast we left Tikhe Dhunga and headed towards Ghorepani. The road gradually climbs and passes through the villages of Ulleri and Nangethanti. Along the way we pass through several forests and can enjoy magnificent views of the north west face of Machapuchare, the sacred mountain, which has never been crowned. Night in hostel in Ghorepani.
We left early to see the sunrise on Poon Hill which is about half an hour from Ghorepani. It is a site that offers us an impressive panoramic view of the peaks Machapuchare, Himchuli, Annapurna Sur, Tukuche, Nilgiri, Dhaulagiri, Annapurna III. The trail to Tadapani passes through a beautiful forest of oaks and rhododendrons, the national flower of Nepal, and that is why many people choose to do this circuit in spring. Once in Tadapani we have about 2, 3 hours left to the town of Ghandruk where we spend the night. Throughout the day we have other spectacular views of Annapurna South (7,219m), Himchuli (6,440m) and Machapuchare (6,993m). Night in hostel in Ghandruk.
Today we say goodbye to the mountain and return to civilization. The return trip to Pokhara takes around 5 hours. Check in at the hotel. In the afternoon we drive to the World Peace Pagoda stupa to have an impressive panoramic view of the Daulaghiri, Annapurnas, Machapuchare and Manaslu. Night in hotel.
After breakfast, we embark on a road trip to Kathmandu. (Optional: fly back) PM: free for independent activities,
In the evening, a Nepali farewell dinner, we rejoice and express our gratitude to our Sherpa team who accompanied us to make our great trip successful!!
Breakfast, In the morning free for personal activities, we can explore the narrow lively and endless streets of Thamel town where we will find all kinds of good restaurants, full of typical Nepali handicraft, fine jewelry, clothing and trekking gear store, later at the arranged time, transfer to the airport for final departure.
We wish you a safe flight and hope to serve you back in near future. End of Service.
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