5 Days Fishtail Poon Hill Sunrise Short Trek

Itinerary

Day 1: Drive to Pokhara (900 m) in a Tourist Bus - 7 hours

Stop At: Pokhara Lakeside, Lakeside Rd, Pokhara 33700, Nepal
Our trekking staff will pick you up at the hotel at 6:30 am and escort you to the tourist bus station. The bus to Pokhara leaves at around 7:30 am. A beautiful valley set on the banks of the Phewa Lake, Pokhara is also known for its panoramic views of Annapurna and Machapuchare (shape of fish tail) in the north, Dhaulagiri in the west and Lamjung Himal and Manaslu in the east. It is smaller and much less hectic than Kathmandu, hence providing the perfect starting point for our trek.Cross suspension metal bridge and steep ascent on stone staircases to the village of Ulleri – and an amazing landscape of valley floor where we came during the day with marvelous views of Annapurna South and Hiunchuli.

Duration: 7 hours

No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Overnight at hotel

Day 2: Trek from Nayapul through Tikhedhunga (1495m) to Ulleri (1950m)

Stop At: Ulleri Football Ground, Ulleri, Pokhara 33700, Nepal
Morning after breakfast, we will drive along the zigzag route to Nayapul where we commence our trek to Birethanti, a large and prosperous riverside village at the confluence of the Modi and Bhurungdi Kholas (streams). We hike up to Sudame along the off road and then climb gradually up the side of the valley, Tikhedhunga. Cross suspension metal bridge and steep ascent on stone staircases to the village of Ulleri – and an amazing landscape of valley floor where we came during the day with marvelous views of Annapurna South and Hiunchuli.
Duration: 6 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight at guesthouse

Day 3: Trek from Ulleri to Ghorepani (2850m) - approx 6 hours

Stop At: Ghorepani Community hospital, Poon Hill Marga, Ghode Pani 33200, Nepal
After breakfast, our pleasant trekking begins through rhododendron and oak forests. The scenery will give you the energy to continue up the steps as you immerse yourself in the walk. After a few hours and with several breaks we reach Ghorepani. Upper Ghorepani (Deurali) where we stay in this trip, offers fantastic views of Dhaulagiri and the Annapurna Himalayas.

Duration: 6 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight at guesthouse

Day 4: Hike up to Poon Hill (3210m) then descend from Ghorepani to Hile - approx 7 hours

Stop At: Poon Hill, Pokhara Nepal
Make a pre-dawn start for the 45 minute walk up Poon hill (3,210m/10,530ft); through rhododendron forest. From the grassy top of the hill there is an unobstructed panoramic view of the high Himalayas stretching from far western Dolpo, and Dhaulagiri (8172m), the Annapurna Range in the north, including Machhapuchhre (Fishtail) and on to Manaslu (8163m) in the northeast. To the south, the mist slowly rises from the flatlands towards India. After countless photographs, walk back to Ghorepani for breakfast and then retrace your steps on the easier and faster down route to Hile (trailhead). Then, 3 hours off road drive to Nayapul to Pokhara by jeep/taxi. Rest of day free.

Duration: 6 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight at guesthouse


Day 5: Drive back from Pokhara to Kathmandu - approx 7 hours

Stop At: Thamel, Kathmandu 44600 Nepal
After breakfast, transfer to Tourist bus station and 07:30am drive back to Kathmandu by tourist bus. This scenic drive offers fascinating glimpses of rural Nepal as you pass through Middle Hill scenery along the famous rafting Trishuli River originated from Tibet north east of Kathmandu.

Duration: 7 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
No accommodation included on this day.