'scenic walk to Ghorepani and Poon Hill with the stunning sunrise over the chain of Himalayan peaks'
Annapurna Dhaulagiri Panorama Trekking, a short and fascinating adventure of less than a week duration, where all types of interest travelers can join including all age groups.
Annapurna Dhaulagiri Panorama Trekking , a wonderful mid hill destination under the shadow of high and massive Annapurna Himalaya range of mountains and in the harmony of the local culture of immense interest throughout the walks.
Besides culture and mountain views, this marvelous Annapurna and Dhaulagiri Panorama Trekking leads you into enchanting forested areas full of rhododendron and magnolia tree lines, in spring and summer when flowers are full bloom, making the whole hills alive with riots of colors.
Ghorepani and Poon Hill areas, regarded as world’s natural garden when flowers are in bloom which you can witness on this fabulous trekking.
Trek starts from scenic Pokhara city and its verdant valley with lakes and then heading towards mid hills past traditional and cultural hill tribe villages of Gurung and Magar-Poon on reaching our destination at Ghorepani village.
An hour hike to Poon Hill offers the spectacular panorama of mountains with stunning sunrise views, with marvelous time on Poon Hill and the highest point of the trek, then heading back to Pokhara via an alternative scenic route.
Our memorable and fantastic adventure completes at Pokhara, and then drive back to Kathmandu with fond memories of Annapurna Dhaulagiri Panorama Trekking..
Annapurna Dhaulagiri Panorama Trekking - 11 Days Altitude and Distance Coverage
Day | Activity | Altitude (m/ft) | Distance (km/miles) | Duration (hours) | Elevation Gain/Loss |
01 | Arrival in Kathmandu and transfer to the hotel. Welcome dinner in the evening. | 1,350 m / 4,430 ft | ~10 km / 6.2 miles (drive) | ~1-2 hrs (transfers) | — |
02 | Full-day sightseeing tour of Kathmandu Valley (UNESCO Heritage Sites). | 1,350 m / 4,430 ft | ~10-15 km / 6-9 miles (tour) | ~4-6 hrs (tour) | — |
03 | Drive from Kathmandu to Pokhara via Nepal's midwest highway. | 860 m / 2,822 ft | ~200 km / 124 miles | ~6-7 hrs (drive) | -490 m / -1,608 ft |
04 | Drive to Nayapul , then trek to Tikhedhunga. | 1,010 m / 3,313 ft 1,577 m / 5,173 ft | ~10 km / 6.2 miles | ~4 hrs (trek) | +567 m / +1,860 ft |
05 | Trek from Tikhedhunga to Ghorepani through Ulleri Village. | 2,840 m / 9,317 ft | ~12 km / 7.5 miles | ~5-6 hrs (trek) | +1,263 m / +4,143 ft |
06 | Early morning hike to Poon Hill for sunrise views, then trek to Tadapani. | 3,210 m / 10,531 ft , 2,700 m / 8,858 ft | ~11 km / 6.8 miles | ~5-6 hrs (total) | +370 m / +1,214 ft |
07 | Trek from Tadapani to Ghandruk, a charming Gurung village. | 1,940 m / 6,364 ft | ~9 km / 5.6 miles | ~4 hrs (trek) | -760 m / -2,494 ft |
08 | Trek from Ghandruk to Tolka via Landruk, passing terraced farmlands and scenic villages. | 1,640 m / 5,381 ft | ~10 km / 6.2 miles | ~5 hrs (trek) | -300 m / -984 ft |
09 | Trek from Tolka to Phedi via Dhampus Village, then drive to Pokhara. | 1,530 m / 5,020 ft , 860 m / 2,822 ft | ~7 km / 4.3 miles (trek), ~25 km / 15.5 miles (drive) | ~3 hrs (trek), ~1 hr (drive) | -110 m / -360 ft |
10 | Drive or fly back to Kathmandu. | 1,350 m / 4,430 ft | ~200 km / 124 miles (drive) | ~6-7 hrs (drive), ~30 min (flight) | +490 m / +1,608 ft |
11 | Final departure for your onward destination. | — | — | — | — |