Today we have a 6-7 hour road trip to Pokhara Valley and its stunning Phewa Tal (lake) and will then check in to your hotel close to Phewa Tal. Along the way, you can sit back, relax, and admire the changing countryside of rivers, valleys, and terraced farmlands on the surrounding hills. There is plenty to see at Lakeside with its many shops, bars, and restaurants. You will enjoy sitting by the lake watching the sunset over the mountains as the sun goes down.

Today we have a short drive of around 1:25 hours from Pokhara via the charming Lumle Village that sits perched on the mountainside and then continues on to Nayapul (1050m). The Ghorepani Poon Hill trek begins at Nayapul and after a 30-minute trek reaches Birethanti where you will be requested to show your tourist permit at the checkpoint. We follow the trail along the banks of the Modi Khola (river) with a brief stop at a teahouse along the way, and then after another 3 -4-hour trek we arrive at the beautiful village of Tikhedhunga.

Today we have a 2-hour steep ascent to Ulleri (2070m) and then on to the Magar village of Banthanti from where we have some truly superb views of Mt. Machapuchare (6997m - Fishtail), Hiunchuli (6441m), and Annapurna South (7219m). After heading through a lush white, pink, and red - flowering rhododendron forest we cross a bridge before coming to Ghorepani Village where we again have some great views of several enormous peaks, such as Dhaulagiri, Annapurna South, Hiunchuli, and Annapurna that appears in the background. Ghorepani is a warm and friendly place to sit back, relax, and take in the wonderful views.

Poon Hill is famous for offering some of the finest views of the Annapurna Ranges – especially at sunrise and sunset. A very early morning start will see us reach the Poon Hill viewpoint early enough to watch the sunrise and the changing colors shimmering off the mountains, such as Dhaulagiri (8167m), Annapurna I (8091m), Annapurna II (7937m), Annapurna III (7855m), Annapurna IV (7525m), Annapurna South (729m), Nilgiri (6940m), Tukuche (6920m), Varaha Shikhar (7847m) & Lamjung Himal (6931m). After madly capturing the moment with your camera we will return for breakfast at Ghorepani, from where we head to Tadapani via the scenic trail through Deurali (meaning ridge in Nepali) until we come to Tadapani Village. 

We have an easy trek today through an oak and rhododendron forest with wildflowers present on the trail that add to the stunning beauty of this area. We then come to the predominantly Gurung village of Ghandruk with its marvelous views of Annapurna South, Gangapurna, (7455m), Machapuchare, Annapurna III and Hiunchuli. Ghandruk is the 2nd largest Gurung village in Nepal with a population of 4748 people. It has a rich culture, a museum and a Buddhist monastery. Most fascinating is its distinctive style of architecture with most of the houses having slate tiled roofs and stone walls. It is as if time stood still. From here we head back to Pokhara for the night.

Today we head by road back to Kathmandu. If you happen to be sitting on the left side of the bus you will get to see the river gorges, mountains, small settlements, and terraced farmlands. Once back in Kathmandu you will be taken back to your hotel where you can relax or wander around Thamel. Breakfast included.

A representative from Sherpa Expedition and Trekking will take you to the airport at least three hours prior to your departure. Breakfast included. On your way home it may already be on your mind to return to this wonderful country and enjoy another adventure into the Himalayan Mountains. If you have any queries, then please feel free to contact us.