Duration: 10 Days
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Ghorepani Poon Hill trek with Chitwan Jungle safari is one of the most fascinating trips which let you explore nature, cultures, glowing snowcapped mountains, wildlife, and lifestyles of Nepal. The complete blend of the short and rewarding trek in the Annapurna region and the amazing journey to Chitwan National Park, listed as a UNESCO world heritage site for exciting and adventurous activities, provides you incredible experience for a lifetime.
This luxurious trip begins from the capital city Kathmandu, from where you'll take a scenic drive to the tourist hub Pokhara, the city popular for its natural beauty and lakes. As the next destination, Nayapul awaits you for starting the adventurous trek through the lush green forests filled with rhododendron trees, an abundance of flora and fauna, majestic waterfalls, picturesque traditional villages like Ulleri, Ghorepani, and then finally to the famous vantage point of the region – Poon Hill (3210m). Wonder as you set your foot at the top vantage point with the most incredible sunrise views and the surrounding views of Annapurna I (8091m), Annapurna II ( 7937m), Annapurna III (7555m), Annapurna IV (7525m), Annapurna South (7219m), Huinchuli (6441m), Machhapucchre (6997m), and many others. Get an exhilarating experience in the Himalayas before heading back to Pokhara. From where the exciting journey to Chitwan, a wonderful opportunity to witness and experience activities like elephant ride, canoe ride, bird watching, jungle walk, and jeep drive as you get to observe the wild animals like-archaic rhino, trundling elephant, crocodile, deer, beautifully coloured birds, macaque monkey, wild cat, leopards, langur, and Royal Bengal tiger, etc. The trip further offers you an opportunity to get to know about the lifestyle of the Tharu community, one of the oldest ethnic communities of Nepal.
Join Himalayan Recreation for this amazing trip to get a thrilling experience in the Himalayas and to witness the perfect meld of forests and wildlife.
Travellers can expect some light physical activities.
Narayan Baniya (nature pathfinder) and Sumir Gyawali (yoga teacher) guide me in this adventure. Actually they manage perfectly my short time and all the noisy burocratic thinks like documents or Covid control. They makes me feel safely and had care of me since the moment I reserved .. now I’m at home and still feel the power of their experience, friendship and good nature. They makes me “enter” in the Nepali lifestyle, from metropolitan Kathmandu until the top of the mountain were the vibes are soo deep. Their good vibes are compatible with all, Sumir had a clinical yogi eye and Narayan the calm you need to arrive over the clouds.. it was like a day dreaming and I never forget this experience out of time. Thank you Antonio
A great & well organised experience. I highly recommend Himalayan recreation to anyone planning to trek to the Annapurna Basecamp. Everything from start to finish was all taken care of, taking away all of the stress of organisation so that I could focus on enjoying the trek. Ashok was very responsive on whatsapp at all times and was able to adapt the tour when circumstances changed. For example, when my flight to Pokhara was cancelled, Ashok arranged for a friendly driver to take me all the way there by private car instead (I did have to wait 1.5 hours for the driver, but traffic in Kathmandu is difficult). My guide Santosh and porter Bal were very friendly and accommodating and were good company during the trek. They have the English skills required to answer the majority of questions, particularly relating to the trek. Overall, a very good experience. The trek itself is very beautiful. It has everything, including rural villages with rice terraces, bamboo forests, and epic mountains. The accommodation is basic but everything you need for a trek (much better than camping). The weather forecast is inaccurate - I enjoyed decent weather despite the forecast being constant rain/thunder. I found the difficulty to be much easier than others state, and could have completed the trek in 5-6 days. Almost anyone with a decent level of fitness would be able to complete this trek (adjusting the duration to accommodate).
The Annupurna Poon Hill Trip is a lovely trek through the lower elevations of the Annupurna range of the Himalayas. Starting from Pokhara, a 90 minute drive in a taxi drops us off at the beginning of the trek and then goes up from there. My guide, Raj, was absolutely awesome and provided a lot of great information about the area during our trek over the several days that this trek takes place. The second day of the climb takes us to the small town of Ghorepani, and then an early climb the next morning to Poon Hill. I went on this trip in the 2nd year of the virus. According to my guide, the number of travelers was still way down from pre-pandemic years. So, in one way, it is a great time to travel since you will have most of the trails to yourself. The tea houses are also pretty empty. The negative side to this is that there are limited menu items and several places didn't have WiFi. There are a few recommendations I would make about this trip. The first is the ride from Kathmandu to Pokhara. I took the bus and regretted it about halfway there. While the distance is only 200 km, it took about 8 hours on the bus. If I were to do this again, I would have opted for a 30 minute flight. It costs more, but is so worth it. Second, make sure you bring toilet paper with you on the trek. The tea houses I stayed in during my trek didn't have any. So, bringing a roll of your own is a huge help. And speaking of bathrooms, most of the toilets along the route are not the western style sit-down toilets. Rather they are the hole in the grounds. So, make sure to use the bathroom before leaving the tea house since the next western-style toilet isn't until the next guest house, which could be a half day hike away. Finally, if you have time after the trek, spend an extra day in Pokhara. It is much more interesting than Kathmandu. Otherwise, the trek was wonderful and the folks at Himalayan Recreation did a great job in staying in touch, picking me up at the airport when I arrived in Nepal, and provided excellent service all the way through.
This trip was the first we took with those guys. It was very nice, guide was interesting and gave us a lot information about Bhaktapur and Nepal itself. After they arranged few more trips for us. First was Chitwan national park and jeep safari. After Pokhara and paragliding. And then return to Kathmandu. It was very helpful to have someone local there who can arrange flights, pick ups, all the activities and return wherever needed. We didn't have more time, but all the time we had, they managed to organize for us, without stressing or worrying. I truly recommend them, because they are very responsible and helpful for any situation. I firstly met them in Kathmandu for our first trip and they helped us with all the others.
Upon your arrival at Tribhuvan International Airport, you will be greeted by one of the company representatives. Then, you will be transferred to the hotel and a short briefing about the trip will be done. Overnight stay at hotel
Today, you will be heading to the city of lakes Pokhara early in the morning. Pokhara being so close to the Himalayan region will surely make you amazed with its indescribable views of the mountain and Fewa Lake. Enjoy your day walking around the glittering lake in the evening and exploring the bustling colourful cities. Overnight stay at Pokhara
Take a scenic one and a half hour drive to Nayapul. Nayapul is the starting point of the trek to the Annapurna region. The adventurous journey begins and makes its way to Ulleri. You will be walking through the various alpine forests, bamboo forests. Then, be ready to climb up 3300 steps to reach Ulleri. Stay overnight at teahouse in Ulleri.
Start the trek by walking through beautiful rhododendron forests and charming villages. Along the way, enjoy the views of the Annapurna ranges. After walking continuously for an hour you will reach Ghorepani, an ancient village in the Himalayas with captivating views of Annapurna, Dhaulagiri and Machhapuchre. Overnight stay at teahouse
Today, early morning after breakfast hike to poon hill (3210m) to get the incredible sunrise views over the Himalayas. Witness the entire Annapurna ranges including Annapurna (8091m), Dhaulagiri (8167m), Machhapuchre (6993m) and other peaks will leave you awestruck on this day. After spending an hour, starts to descend. Walk downhill passing beautiful bamboo and rhododendron forest along the riverside of Kimrung and reach Ghandruk. Explore the culture and tradition of different Gurung and Magar communities residing there. Overnight stay at teahouses
Retrace your footsteps back to Nayapul. Enjoy the views of stunning mountains, forests and valleys on the way to Nayapul. Then drive back to Pokhara. Check in the hotel and rest for a while after a sweet journey. In the evening the colourful streets make you feel special and amazing in the second largest city of Nepal as you head to explore on your own. Overnight stay at hotel
Today, you’ll be heading to the next destination Chitwan with a scenic drive that takes about 4-5 hrs through the winding roads on the banks of the Trishuli River. Along the way enjoy the scenery of Nepalese settlements, green hills, dense forests and charming landscape. Upon reaching, you will be transferred to the hotel for rest and refreshment. In the evening, walk into the bank of Rapti River and see the sunset views. Later, enjoy Tharu cultural dance and learn about their daily living styles, cultures and traditions which may get completely unique. Stay overnight at hotel.
Today is the second alluring day of this trip where you will get to do some exciting activities and explore the jungle here in Chitwan National. First start with the elephant safari through dense forest, behold the wild lives in their natural habitat. Spot one-horned rhinoceros, Sambar deer, Wild pheasant, Bengal tigers, colourful birds and many other animals. Then, head towards the riverside for canoeing which is a must-do activity in Chitwan. See closely at the 2 rare species of crocodile: The Marsh Mugger and Gharial and water birds. Visit the elephant stables and enjoy the elephant bathing. Next, walk into the jungle for bird watching and after that; be ready for a jeep safari where you can spot as much rare wildlife. Stay overnight at the hotel.
Early morning drive back to Kathmandu with enough memories on your bag packs. Glare at the beautiful Nepalese settlements, forests, hills and highway shops on the way back. Upon your arrival in Kathmandu, a farewell dinner will be hosted by our team to celebrate your successful trip here in Nepal. Stay overnight at Hotel.
The last day of your in Nepal as the trip also comes to conclude today. You will be transferred to the airport 3 hours before your scheduled flight. Hope you had an amazing time with us.
All ground transport in a private vehicle, including airport transfers
3 standard meals a day during the trek and in Chitwan
2 nights' accommodation with breakfast at a 3-star category hotel in Kathmandu
2 nights' accommodation with breakfast at a 3-star category hotel in Pokhara
2 nights' accommodation with full board at a 3-star category hotel in Chitwan
Kathmandu to Chitwan to Pokhara to Kathmandu by tourist bus. (options private car at extra cost) (Round way)
All the activities as per the itinerary such as sightseeing in Pokhara and Chitwan jungle safari and more
Best available twin sharing lodge for accommodation during the trek.
Himalayan Recreation’s experienced, government licensed, English speaking trekking guide during the trip.
Porter services during a trek (1 porter = 2 trekkers).
All costs of staff which includes food, accommodation, salary, insurance, equipment’s and medicines.
Duffel bag use while trekking, Trekking map and trip achievement certificate
Required Annapurna National Park Permit fee and TIMS Fee
First aid medicine kit
Farewell dinner with cultural show in a fine restaurant on second last day.
Government taxes & office service charge
Meals not specified in the 'Meal Inclusions' in the above itinerary
Personal Travel insurance, which covers emergency Rescue and Evacuation.
Alcoholic drinks and any other beverages.
Personal trekking equipment or expenses
Tips for trekking guides, porters and drivers (tipping is expected)
Any other expenses that are not mentioned in the 'Price Includes' section.
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