- Day: 1
Arrive in Kathmandu.
A representative from Rugged Trails Nepal will welcome you upon your arrival at the Kathmandu airport and drive you to your hotel. Welcome drinks upon arrival at the hotel; free time until 6 pm. Evening welcome dinner in a traditional Nepali restaurant with authentic Nepali cuisine and a cultural program. Overnight in the Kathmandu Hotel.
Airport Pickup: Yes
Welcome Dinner: Yes
Accommodation: Hotel.
Kathmandu Elevation: 1400 M
Airport-to-Hotel Distance: 6 Km
Nepal Visa: On Arrival
Vehicle: Private
- Day: 2
Kathmandu City Tour.
After breakfast, we proceed with our short guided sightseeing tour to Swayambhunath Temple. After Swayambhunath temple, we will visit another UNESCO World Heritage site, Patan Durbar Square, and the Buddhist shrine (Bouddhanath), which is also one of the largest stupas in the world. After sightseeing, we drive back to the hotel for a briefing on our rest of the trip plan. At the same time, if you have to buy any trekking gear or things for the rest of the day, the guide will help take you to the trekking equipment store in Thamel. Overnight in Kathmandu.
Breakfast: Yes
Accommodation: Hotel.
Kathmandu Elevation: 1400 M
Overnight: Kathmandu
City Tour Hours: 5 hours
Entrance fees are extra: 12 USD
Vehicle: Private
- Day: 3
Kathmandu Drive to Pokhara 210Km.
After breakfast, we will start to drive to Pokhara and, on the way, stop for a 2-3-hour rafting trip. For thrill-seeking adventure lovers, our rafters will take on high rapids, but for others, our guides will just take on normal routes. After the rafting drive to Pokhara, check-in at the hotel, and free time in Pokhara. Enjoy a peaceful walk around Fewa Lake.
Breakfast: Yes
Accommodation: Hotel.
Pokhara Elevation: 827 M
Overnight: Pokhara
Pokhara Distance: 210 (6-7 hours)
Rafting extra: 30 USD Per Person
Vehicle: Private
If you want to stop for rafting, please carry shorts, flip-flops, and towels
- Day: 4
Pokhara Drive to Ulleri via Tikhedhunga - Trek to Ghorepani.
After having breakfast, we will take a 2-hour drive from Pokhara to Ulleri Village. Your guide and Porter will be at your hotel at 8:00 in the morning. You can store your luggage in the same hotel, and it will be safe. The distance from Pokhara to Ulleri village is 53 km, including the drive from Pokhara.
A scenic walk through lush forest, streams, rivers, waterfalls, and small local tea houses. From Banthanthi, you will be able to see Mt. Fishtail, but after reaching Ghorepani, you will be amazed by the magnificent Himalayan ranges from Mt. Dhaulagri, Annapurna ranges.
If the weather is clear and you are interested in seeing the sunset from Poonhill, then hike up to Poon Hill, which is about 45 minutes to an hour walk from Ghorepani, so consult with your guide. However, you are going for sunrise in the morning.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and dinner
Accommodation: Guest House
Ghorepani Elevation: 2874 M
Overnight: Ghorepani Village
Ulleri to Ghorepani Distance: 11 Km (5 hours walk)
Vehicle: Private
Follow the dirt roads up to Tikhedhunga. In peak time, the vehicle hunks, and the dusty road is quite annoying, and boring. That's why we customized the trek, starting from Ulleri Village.
- Day: 5
Hike up to Poon Hill 3,210 M (10,532 ft) and trek to Tadapani.
It depends on the season, but normally you wake up early, around 5 a.m., or your guide will inform you about the time. Our guide will escort you to the sunrise and mountain view at Poon Hill. It's pretty much walking over stairs, so if you have a problem with your knees, it's better to carry your hiking poles. It takes about 45 to 1 hour to reach Poon Hill from Ghorepani.
Enjoy the sunrise, Mt. Fishtail, Annapurna Ranges, Dhaulagiri Ranges, Tukuche Peak, and amazing landscapes. We will hike back to Ghorepani for breakfast, and after breakfast, our trek continues towards Tadapani.
The beginning hike from Ghorepani up to Deurali is slightly uphill, but after that, it is a bit flat and downhill. Along the way to Tadapani, we can enjoy the beautiful view of Annapurna south, Heuchuli, and Fishtail. The sunset view from Tadpani is beautiful, and the Mt. Annapurna South sunset view is just amazing.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and dinner
Accommodation: Guest House
Overnight: Tadapani village
Tadpani Elevation: 2630 M
Ghorepani to Tadapani Distance: 10 Km (5-6 hours walk)
Please note that porters might not walk with you, so keep rain covers and snacks in your daypack bag.
- Day: 6
Tadpani Trek to Ghandruk Village.
Wake up early in the morning for a sunrise view; you don't need to walk like Poon Hill for a sunrise. Enjoy the morning tea and breakfast with the beautiful scenery. After breakfast, we will proceed our hike towards Ghandruk Village through the beautiful forest, waterfalls, and scenery.
Ghandruk village is a big Gurung community settlement village. We will visit the Gurung Museum and take a short village walk. Enjoy the last night in the Mountain Village. Mt. Fishtail, Mt. Annapurna South, and Heuchuli will be shining all the time here.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and dinner
Accommodation: Guest House
Overnight: Ghandruk village
Ghandruk Elevation: 2630 M
Tadapani to Ghandruk Distance: 7 Km (3-4 hours walk)
- Day: 7
Ghandruk Trek to Nayapul; Drive to Pokhara
Today is the last day of the Ghorepani Poon Hill Circuit Trek, which ends at Nayapul (Annapurna Conservation Check Post). After breakfast, we will pass through Ghandruk village and the dirt roads following the rivers up to Nayapaul. Today, mostly we will take short, original trekking trails, but they are mostly connected to the roads. Downhill up to Syauli Bazaar and almost flat up to Nayapul. After completing the trek, drive back to Pokhara. Our guide will take you to your hotel. You will not meet your porter, so shake hands with them.
Meals: Breakfast and Lunch
Accommodation: Hotel
Overnight: Pokhara
Ghandruk to Nayapul Distance: 11 Km (5 hours walk)
Vehicle: Private
- Day: 8
Pokhara Drive to Chitwan.
In the morning, around 7 to 7.30, we start our tour for our next destination, Chitwan National Park. The drive will take no more than 5 hours, and once at the resort, the camp manager will provide welcome drinks and a program briefing. Your guide will plan evening activities like the Tharu dance and village walk. There will be a local nature guide during your stay in Chitwan.
Meals: Breakfast, Snacks, Dinner
Accommodation: Hotel
Overnight: Pokhara
Pokhara to Chitwan Distance: 170 km (5 hours Drive)
Vehicle: Tourist Bus
- Day: 9
Jungle Safari activities
From 5 in the morning till the evening, there will be activities such as Elephant Safari, Jungle walk, Elephant breading center, canoe ride, etc. Your plan will be followed by the Nature Guide.
Meals: Breakfast, Snacks, Lunch, and Dinner
Accommodation: Hotel
Overnight: Pokhara
Nature Guide: Yes
- Day: 10
Chitwan Drive back to Kathmandu
Drive back to Kathmandu after breakfast in Chitwan. Transfer to the hotel in Kathmandu and free time for relaxing and last-minute shopping. With free time on your own to explore Thamel Market, enjoy your last day in Nepal.
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Hotel
Overnight: Pokhara
Chitwan to Kathmandu Distance: 182 km (5-6 hours Drive)
Vehicle: Tourist Bus
- Day: 11
Final Depature
Transferred to the international airport on your flight schedule, and if some have extra days in Nepal, they can continue with other activities. If any help is needed for further plans, feel free to contact the Rugged Trails Nepal team.
Airport Drop: Yes
Hotel-to-Airport Distance: 6 Km
Vehicle: Private
