Short Hiking in Nepal (Poonhill /GhorepaniTrek: 10 Days)

Day 1: Kathmandu (1365)

Arrival in Kathmandu; Meet and assist by Red Rose Representative; Transfer to hotel by private tourist vehicle; O/N at hotel in Kathmandu

Day 2: Kathmandu (1365m) to Pokhara (900 meters) 7 hrs Drive or 30 min Flight.

You can choose flight or drive, whatever you prefer. Our representative trekking staff will come to your hotel early in the morning to pick you up then leaving around to Pokhara. O/N at hotel in Pokhara

Day 3: Drive to Nayapul (1010 meters) and trek to Tikhedunga (1570 meters) 4 hours. 

We begin our trek at Nayapul after 1 hour driving by private vehicle from Pokhara. After 15 minutes short walk along the bank of the Modi Khola, we reach Birethanti (1015 meters) a large village that has many shops and teahouses. From there, the trail continues through the village. The trail follows the north bank of the Bhurungdi Khola. From there, the trail climbs steadily up the side of the valley to Hille at 1495m and after the short climb, we reach Tikhedhunga at 1570 meters. Today’s walk offers a short and relatively easy day, during the journey which allows us to become used to the experience of trekking in Nepal. O/N at Guest House

Day 4: Tikhedunga (1570 meters) trek to Ghorepani  (2840 meters) 5 hours. 

Leaving Tikhedunga, we begin our journey with a steep climb to Ulleri. Ulleri is a large Magar village at 2070 meters. The trail then continues to ascend more gently, through fine forests of oak and rhododendrons towards Banthanti at 2250 meters. Then we trek towards Nangethanti at 2460m. After an hour of walking this brings you to Ghorepani at 2840 meters. O/N at Guest House

Day 5: Ghorepani (2840 meters) hike up to Poon Hill (3210 meters) and trek to Tadapani (2610 meters). 6 hours. 

Today, very early in the morning, we start an hour hiking to Poon Hill at elevation of 3210 meters, a brilliant spectacle; this vantage point provides an unobstructed view of sunrise over the high Himalayas. There we spend about 1 hour, we then return to Ghorepani we take a hot breakfast at the hotel then we trek to Tadapani (2610 meters). Along the trail towards Tadapani, we make climb along ridges and through pine and rhododendron forests to Deurali (2960 meters). After that we descend to the Banthanti, we then turn off to Tadapani. O/N at Guest House

Day 6: Tadapani (2610 meters) trek to Ghandruk (1940 meters) 4 hours.

From Tadapani the trail descends through forests to Ghandruk. Ghandruk is a village of Gurung people, one of the ethnic groups of Nepal; they have their own dialect, culture, costume, and life style. Ghandruk is also home to many Gurkha soldiers. It is a famous destination for trekkers as it is known for its beautiful mountain views and within easy reach from Pokhara and Kathmandu. We have the afternoon to visit the Annapurna conservation office, Museum and explore the village. O/N at Guest House

Day 7: Ghandruk (1940 meters) trek to Nayapul (1010 meters) and drive to Pokhara. 

Today, we are going to end our trek at Nayapul after a short drive back to Pokhara. O/N at hotel in Pokhara

Day 8: Pokhara City Sightseeing Tour (900 meters). 

Your sightseeing trip will start at 9 AM in the morning after breakfast. Places we visit are Fewa Lake, Bagnes Lake, Devi’s water fall, Museum, Tibetan refugee settlement and Gupteshower cave. O/N at hotel in Pokhara

Day 9: Pokhara-Kathmandu (1345 meters) 

Break fast at the hotel; Transfer to Airport or Tourist Bus Station; Arrival in Kathmadu; Rest of the time free for shopping in Thamel tourist market; O/n at hotel in Kathmandu

Day 10: Transfer to international airport for your final departure

Breakfast at the hotel; Transfer to Airport for your home Departure; Farewell!!