(10 - day Poon Hill Trek)

Day 02: KATHMANDU
After breakfast, a full day sightseeing tour in Kathmandu valley including the Hindu temple complex at
Pashupatinath (a World Heritage Site) and the biggest Buddhist Stupa at Boudhanath. Visit Monkey
Temple the Swyambhunath (2000 years old temple) and visit Patan, the city of fine arts.
Back to hotel.

Day 03: KATHMANDU - POKHARA
Early morning, drive to Pokhara by tourist bus/car or flight. Check in at hotel and leisure time for
exploring Pokhara.
Overnight at the hotel

Day 04: POKHARA-BIRETHANTI -TIKHEDUNGA
One hour drive by car from Pokhara to Birethati (Alt. 1100 m), situated along the Modi River. Experience the hospitality of Nepalese people. Enjoy with rice terrace and green hill and series of four water fall provide excellent swimming. The trail ascends to Tikhedunga.

Day 05: TIKHEDUNGA-GHOREPANI (2850M)
It is a steep climb to Ghorepani from Tikhedunga. Ghorepani is one of the most popular villages along the Annapurna Circuit. Many trekkers who do not have enough time to trek the whole circuit visit Ghorepani to view a magnificent panorama view of the Himalayan peaks. It is actually situated
the ridge separating the valley of kali Gandaki from the valley of Modi River and it is one of the highest point along the whole trek if you do not include the Thorangpass. Almost of the villages are Magars.



Day 06: GHOREPANI-TADAPANI
In the early morning, your guide will take you to Poonhill excursion (3210m), it takes one hour climb to Poon Hill. From there you will experience the excellent views of the peaks of Himalayas and in spinning best view of Rhododendron flowers in its vicinity or along the trail from Ghorepani to Tadapani. That red flower called "Lali Guras", it is the national flower of Nepal



Day 07: TADAPANI-GHANDRUK
Ghandrunk (2012m) is the most interesting tribal Gurung village in Nepal which has provided Gorkha
Soldiers. It has excellent close views of Annapurna South, Machapuchhre and Himalchuli.

Day 08: GHANDRUK-POKHARA
Descend to Nayapul and drive back to Pokhara.

Day 09: POKHARA-KATHMANDU:
Return to Kathmandu by tourist coach or flight . Leisure time around Thamel and shopping.
Overnight at hotel

Day 10: DEPARTURE
Free time until transfer to the airport for departure.