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Ghorepani Poonhill Wildlife Trek

Duration
12 Days
11 nights
Max Altitude
3210m
Highest point
Difficulty
Moderate
2 out of 5
Group Size
2–14
people
Best Season
Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Sep, Oct, Nov and dec.
Activity / Day
4-6 Hrs Walking

Trip Highlights

  • Share the inspiring knowledge with Nepalese people and Buddhist Monks
  • Makes a terrific gift to the adventure seeking person in your life
  • Accommodation from the family house to luxury 5 star
  • Most sold package of Himalayan Social Journey
  • Reach up to 3200 M height - Poonhill
  • Entry- Easy level trek in the majestic Himalaya Annapurna's foothill
  • Experienced local guide bestows knowledge on Nepali culture and traditions
  • Scenery beauty of Annapurna
  • Jungle safari in Chitwan National Park

Trip Overview

The Ghorepani Poon Hill Trek with Chitwan Jungle Safari pairs two of Nepal's most iconic landscapes into a single, unforgettable journey β€” the snow-lit sunrise of the Annapurna foothills followed by a wildlife safari through the dense Terai jungle where one-horned rhinos still roam free.

Your journey opens in Pokhara, gateway to the Annapurna region, before the trail carries you up through Tikhedhunga and Ulleri's stone stairways, past rhododendron forests and Gurung villages, to Ghorepani. From here you'll rise before dawn to climb Poon Hill (3,210m), where Annapurna, Dhaulagiri, Nilgiri, Hiunchuli, and the fishtail spire of Machhapuchhre (6,993m) catch the first light in one uninterrupted panorama. The descent through Tadapani and Ghandruk β€” home to a living Gurung ethnic museum β€” brings you back to Pokhara before you head south into an entirely different Nepal.

In Chitwan National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1984, the trek's mountain silence gives way to the jungle's own rhythm: a canoe drifting down the Rapti River past sunning crocodiles, an open jeep safari deep into elephant-grass floodplains in search of the one-horned rhinoceros, and evenings with the Tharu community whose villages border the park.

Day-by-Day Itinerary

12 days
1
Day 1

Your arrival at Tribhuwan International Airport, meet Himalayan Social Journey Team and transfer to hotel. The orientation program starts at 5:00 pm at the hotel. At evening enjoy welcome dinner.

Meals Dinner
2
Day 2

Drive (2- 3 hrs), Rafting (3 hrs)
Meals Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
3
Day 3

Drive (7-8 hrs)
Meals Breakfast included
4
Day 4

5-6 hrs
Meals Breakfast
5
Day 5

5-6 hrs
Meals Breakfast
6
Day 6

4-5 hrs
Meals Breakfast
7
Day 7

Meals Breakfast
8
Day 8

5-6 hrs
Meals Breakfast included
9
Day 9

5-6 hrs
Meals Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
10
Day 10

5-6 hrs
Meals Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
11
Day 11

Meals Breakfast and Dinner
12
Day 12

Meals Breakfast

What’s Included

Included
Airport pickup & drop
Accommodation in Kathmandu at Himalayan Suite Hotel, in Pokhara (Mount Kailash Resort) and in Chitwan (Jungle Crowne Resort or Hotel Seven Star) in twin sharing bed and breakfast basis.
Simple accommodation in the lodges with breakfast in twin sharing basis during the trek
Meals, accommodation insurance, and other expenses of the trekking crew (guide and porters) highly experienced English speaking guide and 2 people will have one porter
All activities (Elephant bathing, bird watching, Elephant breeding, canoeing, Jungle safari Tharu village visit, Tharu cultural dance) and meals (B.L.D) in Chitwan
Company T-Shirt
Necessary permit, TIMS, and National Park fees
Necessary equipment during the trek [Sleeping Bag, Duffle Bag and if necessary]
Welcome and Farewell Dinner as per itinerary
Tourist bus transportation Kathmandu - Pokhara - Chitwan - Kathmandu and sharing transportation Pokhara - Nayapul - Pokhara
All Government Taxes and any other official expenses
Not Included
Personal equipment and clothing
Lunch & dinner in Kathmandu, Pokhara, and trekking days. (Meal costs about US 4 - 7 dollar per item depending on the place where you eat)
Optional -Paragliding and KTM-PKR-KTM flight ticket (USD 120pp - one way)
Tipping to guide and porters
Anything that is not mentioned in inclusion list

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Traveler Reviews

Overall rating
5.0/5
Across 20 reviews of HSJ trips
Simon Purdy
Verified booking Β· Hiking from Pokhara: Dhampus -Australian Camp -Sarangkot
5.0

I booked my tour of Nepal from the UK. It was seamless and I was collected from the airport and a quick transfer to the hotel. The tour was amazing, spending time in Kathmandu, Pokhara and Sarangkot before returning to Kathmandu for my last night. As I wa…

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Nuno G
Verified booking Β· Annapurna Circuit Trek β€” 14 Days
5.0

Amazing views and our guide tiakaram was very helpful and funny 5 stars for him !! , amazing time I had . Me and my friend loved every bit of it

Felix B
Verified booking Β· Annapurna Circuit Trek β€” 14 Days
5.0

On our trek, we met the guide (Tikaram). He was accompanying a very nice Indian family in three generations were doing the trek. The oldest member of the family was 80 years old! An incredible achievement. I'm writing this review because we found Tikaram to be…

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Rhea A
Verified booking Β· Annapurna Circuit Trek β€” 14 Days
5.0

During my trek to Annapurna Base Camp, our guide stood out in the most unexpected and heartwarming ways. He wasn’t just leading us through rocky trails and snow-laced paths β€” he was quietly looking out for everyone. He’d carry people’s bags without being asked…

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