KATHMANDU – POKHARA – GHOREPANI – POON HILL TREK
DAY 01: KATHMANDU
Morning arrival at Tribhuvan International Airport at Kathmandu. Meet your guide and will greet you with Khada at the airport escort you to the hotel (Check-in Time at 14:00 hrs).
Afternoon Heritage walking Tour, explore of typical local market called Ason Bazaar. This is very old market lying in the heart of the Kathmandu valley. The six different streets converge on Ason Bazaar make it the busiest junction in Kathmandu. There are many shops offering a variety of spices, Vegetables, Fruits, meat, color powders and many more. The major shrine of the bazaar is the Annapurna temple (Goddess of abundant food grain), Seto (White) Machhendranath Temple (God of rain), Ganesh Temple and Stupas. Then Rickshaw ride around local market.
Dinner & amp; Overnight.
DAY 02: KATHMANDU
Morning sightseeing of Swayambhunath & Kathmandu Durbar Square &. Afternoon Patan Durbar Square & Golden Temple.
DAY 03: KATHMANDU
Morning sightseeing of Boudhanath & Pashupatinath. Afternoon Bhaktapur Durbar Square & Thimi, The city is more famous for its pottery and agricultural production. Overnight.
DAY 04: KATHMANDU – POKHARA (200 KM– 8 hrs approx)
Morning drive to Pokhara. Pokhara is located in the northwestern, at an altitude of 900 meters and 200 Km from the Kathmandu. This is one of the most popular tourist destinations in Nepal. Pokhara is also famous for beautiful lakes and magnificent views of the Annapurna, Dhaulagiri, Makalu, Manaslu, Machhapurche. Afternoon rest & free for walk around Lakeside. Overnight.
DAY 05: POKHARA
Morning sightseeing of World Peace Stupa, situated on hilltop. It is a Buddhist stupa; a monument to inspire peace, from here can enjoy a panoramic view of Annapurna Mountain range. Afternoon sightseeing of Devi”s Fall, Tibetan Refugee Camp, Gupteshwor Cave & boat ride on the Phewa Lake then visit Barahi Temple, located at the center of Lake.
Evening preparation & briefing on Trekking. Overnight.
DAY 06: POKHARA - NAYAPUL -TIKHEDHUNGA (1491 m - 5 hrs)
Morning drive (1.5 hrs) to Nayapul. Then start trekking from Nayapul (trekking entry point) to Tikhedhunga, Passing by Village, Forest & River.
Overnight at Lodge.
DAY 07: TIKHEDHUNGA - GHOREPANI (2850 m - 5 Hrs)
Trek to Ghorepani. This village offers best view of Annapurna South & Nilgiri Mountains.
Overnight at Lodge.
DAY 08: GHOREPANI – POON HILL - TADAPANI (2680 m – 5.5 hrs)
Early morning (5 am) we hike steps trail about one & half hour to Poon Hill view point for sunrise & Mountain view. Then back to hotel for breakfast & begin trek to Tadapani.
Overnight at Lodge.
DAY 09: TADAPANI - GHANDRUNG (1950 m - 4 hrs)
Trek to Ghandruk. Visit Ghandruk village & we can views of Machhapuchre (Fishtail) and Annapurna South.
Overnight at Lodge.
DAY 10 GHANDRUNG - TOLKA (1810 m - 5 hrs) Today you walk via Landruk and a small village.Annapurna South view from Tolka.
Overnight at Lodge.
DAY 11: TOLKA - AUSTRALIAN CAMP (2060 M – 4 hrs) - KANDE (1770 m - 45 min) - HEMJA
Morning trek down to Kande via Australian Camp then drive (30 min) to Hemja. Check in at Hotel Pema Ts’al next to Pema Ts’al Sakya Monastery.
Afternoon visit Pema Ts’al Sakya Monastery. The most peaceful location. Almost 150 monks live and study in this place. Interact with monks and see the life style of the monks. Overnight.
DAY 12: HEMJA - POKHARA
Morning you can attend prayer meeting and worship by Monks. After breakfast drive (20 min) to Pokhara. Free Day for your own activates. Overnight.
DAY 13: POKHARA – KATHMANDU
Morning fly (30 min) back to Kathmandu. Afternoon free. Evening farewell Nepalese dinner with culture dance. Overnight.
DAY 14: KATHMANDU
On time departure (Check-out time at 12:00) transfer to the airport for your onward destination.
* Return Home with the beautiful memories of your tour *
