Sunrise trek / Ghore Paani Poon hill trek

01 / THE EXPERIENCE

Discover the journey

The Annapurna Sunrise Trek, also known as Poon Hill Trek, is one of the popular and medium range trek with the spectacular view of Himalaya, the walk passed through different villages, vegetation along with wonderful flora and fauna. Being in poon hills is like a being in a photographic paradise, where you can have wide range of Himalaya. We Passed through a beautiful Gurung Village called Ghandruk, have chance to see the lifestyle and daily of those people. Rhododendron forest on the ways added extra flavor on walk, we walk further to Naya Pool and then drive to Pokhara which marks the end of this marvelous trek.

03 / YOUR ROUTE

Journey at a glance

Day Day 1: Arrive Kathmandu (1,300m) — Our representative form Smart Travel will meet you at Kathmandu airport and transfer you to hotel, basically is free day for you, in this day we will talk about your travel plans. Day Day 2: Full day Kathmandu City excursion — After having Breakfast in Hotel our Guild will meet you at your hotel and he will take you Monkey Temple in Nepal known as Syambhunath ( self-generated place ) is Buddhist holy place which is believe to be more than 2000 years old there you can see the unique combination between Hinduism and Buddism together then followed by Kathmandu Durbar Square, Old and biggest Royal place of Nepal kings era, Places is famous for its unique architect and pagoda style temples make you lost in this place not only this you will have change to see the Hindus living goddess known as “Kumari” After this you will returning back to Hotel. And have a rest Day Day 3: Kathmandu – Pokhara (820m) 6-7 hrs drive — After an early breakfast, we take Bus to Pokhara along the middle hills route that leads through and passes numerous, Arrive Pokhara and check in Hotel. Free afternoon. Overnight in Lakeside Pokhara. Day Day 4: Pokhara(820m)– Nayapul(1,070m) –Tikhedhunga (1,540m), 5-6 hrs trek). — After breakfast, drive along the zigzag route to Nayapul where we commence our trek to Birethanti, after showing our TIMS and ACAP premits we headed towards the slowly Tikhedhunga. Overnight in Tikhedhunga. at Lodge Day Day 5: Tikhedhunga. - Ghorepani (2,860m): 7km, 4-5 hrs. — After breakfast, our pleasant trekking begins through rhododendron and oak forests. The scenery will give you the energy to continue up the steps as you immerse yourself in the walk. After few hous of walk we reach to Lower Ghore Pani however we keep our walk continue furthermore towards the upper Ghorepani stay Overnight in Ghorepani at Lodge Day Day 6: Ghorepani(2,860m/9,382 ft)– Poon hill (3 210m/10 531ft) – Tadapani (2 630m/8,630ft): 11km, 6-7 hrs. — Today, we have a littile busy schedule. We wake up early in the morning and walk about 1 hours to be in the top of poon hill with is about 3220 mtr. high to see the sunrise and stunning view of Annapuran and Dhaulagiri and this place is also known as photographers paradise, then back to hotel have breakfast then we continue our journey about 7 hrs. We reach the place called Tadapaani Overnight in Tadapani at Lodge Day Day 7: Tadapani (2,630m/8,630ft)- Ghandruk (1 940m/6 364ft): 9km, 3-4 hrs. — Today, we have short pleasant, largely downhill walk through more forest and farmland with occasional views of the mountains to Ghandruk: a densely settled, clean and modern Gurung village. It is worth exploring the surrounding area and visiting the museum: when not relaxing at the hotel. Overnight in Ghandruk at Lodge Day Day 8: Ghandruk(1,940m/6,364ft) - Pokhara (820m/2,690ft): 13km, 5-6 hrs walk, 1 hr drive — This final day offers scenic landscapes and easy walk toward Birethanti and then the easy walk down to Nayapul: and the bus. Return to your hotel in Pokhara, where the rest of the day is free. Overnight in Pokhara Lakeside. Day Day 9: Pokhara (820m/2,690ft) - Kathmandu (1 300m/4 365ft): 6-7 hrs. drive — After an early breakfast, we take Bus back to Kathmandu. Arrive Kathmandu and check in Hotel. Free afternoon. Overnight in Kathmandu Hotel Day Day 10: Final departure — Transfer to Tribhuvan International Airport for your onward flight to your next destination. Day 11: — Day 12: —

YOUR DAY-BY-DAY ROUTE

Day-by-day itinerary

Day 1Arrive Kathmandu (1,300m) — Our representative form Smart Travel will meet you at Kathmandu airport and transfer you to hotel, basically is free day for you, in this day we will talk about your travel plans.+