Poon Hill and Everest Panorama Trekking

Trip Itinerary

Day 1 : Arrival in Kathmandu (1337 Meter/4385 Ft).

Your trip day starts today when you arrive to Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu. Upon your arrival, you will be received by our representative at the airport. He will be carrying a signboard with our company’s name on it. Then you will be transferred to the tour hotel and checked in. A trip briefing will follow later today and the time will be notified to you by the representative who picks you up from the airport. We will come to meet and brief you about the trip at the fixed time. Until then just relax or explore a bit of surrounding.

Day 2 : Heritage Tour of Kathmandu 1337 meter / 4385 Ft).

We take you for a day tour of cultural heritage monuments in Kathmandu valley after breakfast. The tour will give you a mixed insight of history, culture, art, architecture and spirituality of Kathmandu valley. The sites include; Swoyambhunath aka Monkey Temple: The oldest of all sites in Kathmandu valley, Swoyambhunath is an important Buddhist spiritual site having the history over two thousand years old. This site has gained a popular name as monkey temple as this small forested hill is a good habitat for hundreds of monkeys. The visit there will heighten your spiritual and cultural experience. Patan City including Patan Durbar Square: A tour to medieval city of Patan gives you a great insight about ethnic Newari culture, Budhhist spirituality, religious harmony, art and architecture while you stroll around the charismatic alleys taking you to magnificent local community squares known as Bahal and eventually leading you to an incredible medieval palace square. The monuments and skill of the local artisans displayed on those monuments in the square will stun you with their unbelievable charm. Boudhanath Stupa: The largest of its kind in the world, this magnificent stupa is a very important centre of faith for the people following Tibetan Buddhism. This place is nice Circular Square with the stunning stupa in the middle of it which spreads a lot of spiritual vibrations around the atmosphere.

Day 3 : Kathmandu – Pokhara (827 Metre/ 2712 ft).

Kathmandu – Pokhara (827) meter We will drive to Pokhara by tourist bus in the morning after breakfast. After driving for about seven hours through the scenic countryside of Nepal, we reach an eloquently charming city of Pokhara. The drive will have enough stopovers necessary on the way. Once we reach Pokhara, the charm of the city will capture our attention for a good feeling of being amidst the natural wonders from close up Himalayas to the surrounding lakes. A lake near our hotel is a nice place to take an evening stroll and the lakeside town has lots of options to dine. Have an option to fly to Pokhara at an extra cost.

Day 4 : Pokhara – Tikhedhunga (1560 metre/ 5116 Ft).

Today is the first day of our trek which starts after a one and half hours’ drive. Starting from the place called Nayapul, the trek goes alongside the Modi Khola, a Himalayan river flowing down from the Annapurna, to Birethanti and to Hile and finally to Tikhedhunga. We spend approximately five hours including the lunchtime before we reach Tikhedhunga where we will stay overnight today in a simple tea house.

Day 5 : Tikhedhunga – Ghorepani (2,874m / 9,429 ft

The second day of the trek, we trek to Ghorepani today after breakfast. It is an uphill walk all the way through and the trek passes through beautiful Himalayan foothills settings of villages and rhododendron forest. As we walk upon the well-trodden mountain trails, it brings some of the incredible things in our view including the majestic Himalayas. Once we reach to Ghorepani at the elevation of 2875 meters above sea level, we will be stunned by the real close up view of the Himalayan peaks. If we reach there for the sunset time, it will be one rewarding sunset experience.

Day 6 : Ghorepani – Tadapani 2,610m /8,563 ft.

It is going to be a very early morning today as we are hiking up to Poon Hill at the elevation of 3210 meters above sea level to see a breathtaking panoramic view of the Annapurna and Dhaulagiri mountain range in the Himalaya. Given the good weather condition, the one hour hike up early in the morning will be rewarded by a heavenly view of the mountains and sunrise that makes us feel exalted. After sunrise, we hike down to Ghorepani tea house to have our breakfast and start the trek to Tadapani. After an approximately five hours trek, we reach another spectacular place, Tadapani, and stay overnight in a tea house there.

Day 7 : Tadapani – Landruk, 1,650m/ 5412 Ft).

Trek to Ghandruk from Tadapani for about three hours after breakfast. Ghandruk is one of the specific Gurung villages where you could boast a beautiful view of the Annapurna south, Himachuli, fishtail Annapurna 3 Annapurna range right in front of you Ghandruk secured Gurung Museum, Monastery, the temple as well as Annapurna conservation sub unit post where you could see the video activities in ACAP. Take lunch in the beautiful Gurung village Ghandruk. then after steep down to Modi river Quime and cross the suspensation bridge and again steep up to another beautiful village Landruk, End of the day Spend rest of the day exploring the beauty of the village and mountains In Landruk.

Day 8 : Landruk to Dhampus, 1650 meter/5412 Ft).

After the breakfast at the tea house Landruk.the trek for today starts towards a beautiful village of Dhampus. Five to six hours of a walk today will be an incredible view of the Annapurna himalayan range as well as lush green forest and unique village deurali and Pothana.and at the end of the trek, an alluring village of Dhampus is ready to welcome you. Once you check into Lodge and relax a bit, you will have some time to explore around.

Day 9 : Dhampus to Pokhara, 827 meter/2387 Ft)

Trek about an hour down to Dhampus Phedi and drive to Pokhara. There is a relaxing boating trip on the lake Fewa in the afternoon and you will have a more leisurely time to take a stroll around the lakeside and enjoy the mesmerising beauty of the town.

Day 10 : Pokhara Exploration or rest day( 837 Meter/ 2745 Ft).

A free day in Pokhara to do some sightseeing, boating or some adventure sports like paragliding, zip flying, ultra-light flight, bungee jumping etc. The day’s activities would be at an extra cost. We will be happy to organize those extra activities for you, should you choose to do any. Or simply take your leisurely time on your own to get some massage, strolling around lakeside, shopping etc.

Day 11 : Pokhara to Kathmandu 1(337 Meter/4385 Ft).

Drive back to Kathmandu after breakfast. Or you have an option to fly back to Kathmandu paying an additional cost for the ticket. Check into the hotel once you arrive at Kathmandu and freshen up. overnight hotel in kathmandu.

Day 12 : Kathmandu – Lukla – Phakding (2610 Meter/ 8560 Ft).

Take an early morning flight from Kathmandu airport to Lukla. The flight is a scenic Himalayan panoramic flight to the gorgeous mountain town of Lukla, the gateway to Everest trekking. After landing at the Lukla airport, take some time to prepare for the walk of the day. Start the trek for the day today to Phakding, a beautiful town on the bank on Dudhkoshi River. Approximately four hours of gentle walking on the Everest trail takes you to Phakding to spend overnight at a tea house.

Day 13 : Phakding – Namche ( 3440 Meter/ 1283).

After taking breakfast at the tea house, you start the trek to astounding Sherpa town of Namche today. The walk today is mostly uphill making you cover a good distance of elevation. You will come across lots of yaks, Buddhist prayer flags, and many trekking adventurers like you and several other beautiful things. Once you arrive at Namche, you praise the charm of the town and the Himalayan view from there more. Check into a hotel and relax.

Day 14 : Namche – Tengboche (3860 meter/ 12660).

Leave Namche early morning after breakfast. It is beautiful to walk up to Tengboche, the monastic village on the Everest base camp trekking trail. On the way to Tengboche, experience some of the spectacular views around. Once you reach Tengboche and check into a guest house, go and explore the monastery, learn about Tibetan Buddhism.

Day 15 : Tengboche – Khumjung (3790 Meter/12431 Ft).

After breakfast trek to Khumjung, another beautiful mountain village in the Everest region. Enjoy the stunning view of Khumbila peak in the Himalayas from Khumjung , and khundey and explore around the area. Stay at a guest house.

Day 16 : Khumjung – Monjo (2832 Meter/ 9288 Ft).

Take an early breakfast and start the trek for the day from Khumjung to Monjo. Explore the small but beautiful village of Monjo and take in the spectacular view from there.

Day 17 : Monjo – Lukla 92860 Meter/ 9380 Ft).

Walk another six hours back to Lukla today after your breakfast. The walk passes through Phakding where you had spent you first night in the mountain. Reach Lukla and spend some leisurely time there.

Day 18 : Lukla – Kathmandu (1337 Meter/ 4385 Ft).

Take an early morning flight back to Kathmandu. You will be picked up on your arrival at the airport and then transferred to hotel. You have a free afternoon to relax or explore. We will meet in the evening to go for farewell dinner.

Day 19 : Departure.

We will drop you to airport three hours prior to your flight time for your home destination.