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 — 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 — home to a living Gurung ethnic museum — 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

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

Day 2

Drive (2- 3 hrs), Rafting (3 hrs)

Kathmandu to approx. 3 hours’ drive by tourist bus to rafting starting point Charaudi 85 KM and raft for about 3 hours.

Meals Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner

Day 3

Drive (7-8 hrs)

After breakfast, you will be driving to Tikhedhunga via Pokhara. You will drive on a Tourist bus up to Pokhara. From Pokhara, you will take a jeep to Tikhedhunga. You will enjoy scenic route to popular tourist destination and from there you will begin to have the sightings of rural villages of Annapurna region of Nepal.

Meals Breakfast included

Day 4

5-6 hrs

After breakfast, you will trek up to Ulleri. You will pass through lush jungles, cross small streams, pass small villages and walk through the terraced farmland. Now you're going to Ghorepani, from the lovely village of Ulleri. You will take stunning view of the Annapurnas, Machapuchhare and Hiunchuli snowy hills. Then you go more gradually to the Nanghethani (2460 m) through the rhododendron trees. We reach Ghorepani, a beautiful village on the ridgeline after a further hour walking.

Meals Breakfast

Day 5

5-6 hrs

You will hike to Poonhill early in the morning. From Poonhill, you will get to see the stunning view of Sunrise, panoramic Mountain View of 10 different peaks. After admiring the mountains, you will trek back to guest house. You will have a warm breakfast at the guest house then start your trek to Tadapani.

Meals Breakfast

Day 6

4-5 hrs

After breakfast, you will leave Tadapani behind and follow the trek down to Ghandruk. Ghandruk is a beautiful old Gurung Village.

Meals Breakfast

Day 7

You will leave Ghandruk behind today after breakfast. From Ghandruk, you can hire a jeep to drive back to Pokhara.

Meals Breakfast

Day 8

5-6 hrs

After breakfast, you will go for a sightseeing tour in Pokhara or boating in Phewa Lake and hike to World Peace Pagoda.

Meals Breakfast included

Day 9

5-6 hrs

Early in the morning after having breakfast, you will drive to Chitwan. You have a option to fly to Chitwan from Pokhara. The drive to Chitwan is about 5- 6 hours. You will transfer to Hotel. You will welcomed with Welcome drinks, evening walk, Tharu cultural show.

Meals Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Day 10

5-6 hrs

You will enjoy morning breakfast. Afterwards, you will enjoy Elephant Back Safari, Jungle walk, Canoeing trip, Tharu village visit and Dinner in the evening.

Meals Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Day 11

After breakfast, you will drive back to Kathmandu by bus or flight (flight is optional). After arrival at the hotel and evening dinner at hotel's restaurant.

Meals Breakfast and Dinner

Day 12

Use your last morning in Kathmandu according to your flight time. Pack your things, check out of the hotel, Head to Tribhuvan International Airport for your departure. Wishing you a safe and pleasant journey back home!

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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Taher

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5.0

Really excellent day! Rajan was my tour guide and he was excellent. Explained every historical site and the background behind it and was very informative the whole day. He made sure I was ok always, gave good reccomendations for delicious food and we got to sp…

Dave

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5.0

We really enjoyed our tour of the 7 UNESCO sites today. Dipendra was very informative and told us all about the history and fascinating facts of the many temples we visited. This is a full day trip and I would recommend it to anyone visiting Kathmandu.

Greg

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5.0

A great way to see all of the important sites in Kathmandu in just one day! The guide, Dipendra was great! Informative and funny!

Gloria

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5.0

Dioendra our guide was terrific!!! Professional, punctual, very knowledgeable We visit 7 UNESCO sites and spend several hours knowing the fascinating and magical Nepalese culture…. Wonderful time !!! Highly recommended this tour with Dioendra!!