Facts of the Trek: Activities : Hiking & Trekking. Start/End: Kathmadnu Destination : Ghorepani Poonhill Trek Trip Duration : 08 Days Max. Altitude : 3190 meters Group Size : Min. 2 / Max.12 + Above Best Season : Mid February to May and October to mid December. Grade : ^^ ( Easy to Strenious ) Trekking Type: Lodge & Camping trek.
Overview: This trek known also as the small Annapurna Circuit is a very popular one in Nepal. The highest point of this trek (3200 mtrs) and for many the highlight is an early morning pilgrimage to Poon Hill for a spectacular sunrise over the Himalayas where the mountains stretch as far as the eye can see North towards Tibet West towards the Dhaulagiri Himal and East with superb views of the Annapurna Himal. Not a difficult trek but it helps if you have a reasonable degree of fitness. This trek is considered to be the best introduction to trekking with some spectacular views.
Itinerary: Annapurna Ghorepani-Poonhill Trekking - 08 Days
Day 01: Drive Kathmandu to Pokhara (6 hours), overnight hotel. Day 02: Drive to Nayapul, trek to Ulleri (1960 m.), Overnight stay at tea house. Day 03: Trek Ulleri to Ghorepani (2750 m.), Overnight stay at tea house. Day 04: Trek Ghorepani toTadapani (2590 m.), Overnight stay at tea house. Day 05: Trek Tadapani to Ghandrung (1940 m.), Overnight stay at tea house. Day 06: Trek Ghandrung to Pothana (1900 m.), Overnight stay at tea house. Day 07: Trek Pothana to Phedi drive back to Pokhara, overnight hotel. Day 08: Drive to Kathmandu.