Cost Includes
- transportation to trekking starting point(Hile) and back.(Nayapool)
- All teahouse (lodge) accommodation during the trek
- Three meals a days (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner) during the trek
- An experienced English-speaking trekking guide.
- Trekking crew's salary, insurance, equipment, transport, food, and lodging
- Annapurna Conservation Area permit & TIMS
- Free Trekking Maps and NHA T-Short
- Company service charges
- VAT and local Tax
Cost does not Include
- Travel and rescue insurance
- Personal expenses (phone calls, laundry, bar bills, battery recharge, extra porters, bottle or boiled water, shower etc)
- Tips for guides and porters.
- Any extra activities after the trek
Detail Itinerary
Travel hours: 3 to 4 hours
Trek hours: 6 to 7
Altitude: 2,840m
We will start our travel early morning in Pokhara. Following our breakfast in the hotel in Pokhara, we will catch a jeep to Tikhedhunga, the starting point of our trek. It will take around 3-4 hours to reach our trek starting destination on Jeep. On the way to tikhedhunga, we will pass through Sudame and Hile.
Generally, Nayapul is the starting point for most of the trekkers to Poon Hill. Since we have fewer days to complete our trek, we will travel by Jeep to Ulleri. Though we will ride on Jeep to Ulleri, we will be able to enjoy picturesque settlements, and mountains like Annapurna South and Machhapuchhre, beautiful hillocks, and streams on the way.
As we drive by, we will escape steep slopes which are an obstacle for many trekkers. But we will not have enough time to interact with beautiful Sudamis (People residing in Sudame) and residents of Hile.
After our arrival at Ulleri, we will have our lunch and hike uphill to Ghorepani. Ghorepani is the destination of our Day 1 trek. It will take us around 6 to 7 hours from Ulleri. We have to ascend steep slopes on the way to Ghorepani. From Ulleri via meadows, rhododendron and oak forest, and pasture land we will hike towards Ghorepani. After hiking for nearly 2 hours, we will reach to Banthanti(2200m). Banthanti is a small settlement dominated by the Gurung community with a few restaurants and tea houses that provide accommodation.
From Banthanti we will head towards north to Nangthanti(2500m). After crossing several streams and small hills, we will get to Nangthanti. As we are hiking towards the north, the views of mountains get closer and more beautiful. From Nangthanti to Ghorepani, it is 2 hours of steep uphills climb.
When we get to Ghorepani, the striking views of Annapurna I, Annapurna South, Machhapuchhre and more will amaze us. In Ghorepani, we will stay overnight in a well-maintained tea house.
Travel hours: 1 to 2 hours
Trek hours: 6 to 7 hours
Altitude:950m
This is the final day of our trekking. We will start our hiking early in the morning before dawn. Our aim is to reach the Poon Hill viewpoint that stands at 3,210m and enjoy the magnificent sunrise. So, we will hike up to Poon Hill which will take 45 minutes from our lodge. If we miss the sunrise, we will mess up all the fun, so we have to be quick.
After we get to the top, we will wait for the sun to rise. Slowly from behind the hills, the sun makes an appearance in the horizon. The sunrise view is majestic. The orangish sky and sun rays that strike on mountains result in a magnificent scene that will mesmerize you.
After spending nearly 45 minutes at the top, we will hike down to Ghorepani. We will have our breakfast and backtrack to Tikhedhunga(1,500m) which will take around 4-5 hours. The hike will also be a bit easier as we descend towards the south.
After hiking downhills for 2 hours we will reach Nangthanti. The views of Annapurna I from there is magnificent. From Nangthanti to Banthanti, it is 1 more hours of walk. After crossing several streamlets and beautiful cascades, we will get to Ulleri from Banthanti. Enjoying the picturesque settlements and majestic mountains from Ulleri we will hike downhill through the countryside and beautiful mustard field to Tikhedhunga, a small settlement area inhabited by Gurung community of Nepal.
We will have our lunch in Tikhedhunga and catch a Jeep for Pokhara. After riding on a Jeep for around 3 hours, we will get to Pokhara(950m) and our memorable 2 days trek comes to an end in Pokhara.