Itinerary
- Day 1
Pokhara to Nayapul to Tikhedung
You'll drive from Pokhara to Nayapul, which takes about an hour and a half. Once there, the trekking starts through small villages and along local paths. The route passes by teahouses, crosses rivers, and goes over suspension bridges with green hills surrounding you the whole way. You'll climb roughly 3200 steps throughout the day, and after 4 to 5 hours of walking, you'll reach Ulleri village where you'll stay at a lodge for the night.
- Meals
- Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek from Nayapul to Tikhedung (Ulleri village)
- Guided trek through local villages and teahouses
- Walk over suspension bridges
- Navigate 3200-step staircase
Optional Activities
- Domestic flight from Kathmandu to Pokhara (early morning departure from Kathmandu)
- Day 2
Tikhedung to Ghorepani
This day involves trekking through dense green forests for approximately 5 hours. Along the way, you'll see rhododendron plants and catch glimpses of rare plants and animals. On clear days, snowcapped mountains appear in the distance. By afternoon you'll arrive at Ghorepani and settle into a lodge for the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek from Tikhedung to Ghorepani
- Guided trek through forests and rhododendron vegetation
- Wildlife and rare plant viewing opportunities
- Day 3
Ghorepani to Poon Hill to Ghandruk
You'll start early in the morning to reach Poon Hill viewpoint at 3210m just as the sun rises. From there, the view includes Mount Annapurna, Mount Nilgiri, Mount Himchuli, Mount Lamjung, Mount Dhaulagiri, and Mount Machhapuchre. After having breakfast, you'll trek down to Ghandruk village, which is a significant Gurung settlement. The walk takes about 6 hours total, and the village has a cultural museum to check out. You'll stay overnight at a lodge there.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Early morning trek to Poon Hill viewpoint (approximately 1 hour from Ghorepani)
- Sunrise viewing at Poon Hill at 3210m elevation
- Visit to Gurung cultural museum in Ghandruk
- Trek from Ghorepani to Ghandruk (approximately 6 hours total walking including descent from Poon Hill)
Landmarks Poon Hill Mount Annapurna Mount Machhapuchre Mount Dhaulagiri - Day 4
Ghandruk to Nayapul to Pokhara
You'll start with mountain views from Ghandruk, then trek downward through forests where you might spot rare birds and flowers. By mid-afternoon, you'll reach Nayapul and then drive back to Pokhara (roughly 1.5 hours). The tour ends with a hotel drop-off. If you want, there's an optional return flight to Kathmandu available from Pokhara airport.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Trek from Ghandruk to Nayapul through forest areas
- Wildlife and bird viewing opportunities during descent
- Private transfer from Nayapul back to Pokhara
Optional Activities
- Domestic flight from Pokhara to Kathmandu
