Day 1
Arrival
Arrival Kathmandu and transfer to hotel. Sightseeing or resting, evening meal in town.
10 day Poon Hill Trek Guided Itinerary
Nepal · Annapurna and Dhaulagiri
Beautiful ten day circuit in the lower Annapurna range visiting Ghorepani and the famous Poon Hill, plus the hot springs at Jhinu. It is possible to tailor your itinerary to fly or drive to Pokhara, or too stay there for an extra day to explore this vibrant town. Or to explore the Annapurna region in more depth such as the Annapurna Circuit , the Annapurna Sanctuary or the Upper Mustang region. Contact us for further details or personalised requests. There are variations available to the above itinerary for example you may prefer to stay for longer in Pokhara to explore this vibrant town, or you may prefer to upgrade to private transfers by road or to fly in and out of Pokhara. We are totally flexible and very happy to tailor your holiday to you specific needs, desires or time frame, please contact us for details on [email protected] or click the ‘Ask us a Question’ box.
Route mini map
Trip snapshot
Days10
DistanceFlexible
Total climb2045 m
High point3210 m
What this trip is like
Beautiful ten day circuit in the lower Annapurna range visiting Ghorepani and the famous Poon Hill, plus the hot springs at Jhinu. It is possible to tailor your itinerary to fly or drive to Pokhara, or too stay there for an extra day to explore this vibrant town. Or to explore the Annapurna region in more depth such as the Annapurna Circuit , the Annapurna Sanctuary or the Upper Mustang region. Contact us for further details or personalised requests. There are variations available to the above itinerary for example you may prefer to stay for longer in Pokhara to explore this vibrant town, or you may prefer to upgrade to private transfers by road or to fly in and out of Pokhara. We are totally flexible and very happy to tailor your holiday to you specific needs, desires or time frame, please contact us for details on [email protected] or click the ‘Ask us a Question’ box.
Stay style: Operator-led Nepal lodge or expedition itinerary.
Food and support: Operator-managed meals and trekking-day food pattern.
Day-by-day itinerary
Day 2
Drive or fly to Pokhara and onwards by road to Nayapul
Transfer from Kathmandu (1,400m) to Pokhara by bus in about 5 hours, before transferring by car for about one hour to Nayapul (1050m) for overnight in a lodge. There is options to fly to Pokhara if you don’t fancy the bus journey.
Day 3
Begin Trek to Ghorepani
The trek begins from Nayapul, heading towards Tikhedhunga at 1525m. After a short walk along Modi river, there is a small village called Birethanti with many shops and teahouses. Then the path starts climbing steadily up the valley to Hile and then Tikhedhunga. Total five hours walking.
Day 4
Arrival at Ghorepani
Start with a steep ascent to Ulleri (1960m), a large Magar village and continue through forests of oak and rhododendron until Banthanti (2250m). Head toward Nangethanti (2460m) and then Ghorepani (2875m). Approximate trek of 7 hours.
Day 5
Early start to watch sunrise over the Himalayan range from Poon Hill (3250m), then after brunch onwards to Tadapani
Early morning start with a hike to Poon Hill to discover the amazing landscape of the region at sunrise. Return to Ghorepani for breakfast before trekking to Tadapani (2610m). Approximate trekking duration of 6 hours.
Day 6
Tadapani to Jhinu Hot Springs
Trek from Tadapani to Jhinu Hot Springs at 1780m to experience the hot waters.
Day 7
Jhinu to Ghandruk
Jhinu to Ghandruk (2000m). This Gurung village is typical of the region and has great views of big peaks like Annapurna South, Gangapurna, Machhapuchhre, Annapurna III, Hiunchuli.
Day 8
Trek to Nayapul, completing our route and travel by road to Pokhara
Today is a relaxing 5 hour trek to finish the itinerary back at Nayapul and the car journey back to Pokhara.
Day 9
Return to Kathmandu by road / air
Tourist bus back from Pokhara to Kathmandu (about 5 hours drive). Hotel in the capital and evening meal.
Day 10
Departure
Sightseeing in the city and departure evening time.