Nepal Holiday Treks and TOurs

Ghorepani Poon Hill Yoga Trek in Nepal

Duration
9 days
Max. Elevation
m
Group size
2+
Level
EASY
Transportation
  • Pick up Drop from the international airport to the hotel.
  • Drive to Pokhara and end Kathmandu by tourist bus both way.
  • Drive to Nayapool and end  Pokhara by private vehicle.

Best Season
(March, April, May) and (September, October and November)
Accomodation

Tea house during the trek, 2-night  hotel in Kathmandu B/B plan and 2- Night Hotel in Pokhara B/B Plan

Meals
  • (Breakfast, lunch and dinner) with 3 cups of tea or coffee during the trek
Starts at/ Ends at
Kathmandu / Kathmandu
Trip Route
Kathmandu, Pokhara, Nayapul, Tikhadungha, Ghorepani Poon hill, Tadapani, Ghandruk, Nayapul, Pokhara to Kathmandu

Highlights

    • Practicing yoga amidst the serene Himalayan landscapes
    • Stunning views of the Annapurna and Dhaulagiri mountain ranges
    • Climb to vantage point (poon hill) offers some of the most spectacular mountain vistas in Nepal
    • You can relax and rejuvenate in the natural hot springs at Jhinu Danda
    • Witness exotic birds, wildlife, and vibrant flora at the Annapurna conservation area
    • Offers a transformative experience, promoting physical fitness, mental clarity, and a deep sense of inner peace
    • Pass through traditional villages inhabited by Gurung and Magar communities
    • Opportunity to interact with the local people and experience their warm hospitality
    • Enjoy authentic Nepali cuisine along with international dishes

Overview

Ghorepani Poon Hill Yoga trek in Nepal

Ghorepani Poon Hill Yoga trek offers a perfect blend of adventure and spiritual exploration, combining the trekking in the beautiful Annapurna region with yoga and meditation practices. It allows you to connect with nature, practice yoga, and witness astonishing Himalayan Mountains. 


The trek starting from the city of Kathmandu, takes you through the dense rhododendron and moss covered forest to pine and bamboo forests, villages of Ulleri along the steep and long stone steps and move further across some suspension bridges, ups and downs of the trail and panoramic views of lofty peaks including Annapurna Ⅰ (8091 m), Annapurna south, Machhapuchhre (fishtail), Dhaulagiri (8167 m), Manaslu peak, Ganesh Himal peak as well as several unique settlements before reaching Ghorepani.

Ghorepani is a beautiful village situated at an altitude of 2850 m. From there, you will hike early in the morning to Poon Hill. It is the main attraction of this trek. It is a viewpoint located at an altitude of 3210 m offering eye- capturing sunrise and sunset views over the Annapurna and Dhaulagiri mountain ranges. 


Throughout the trek, you have the opportunity to practice yoga in serene and natural setting, guided by experienced yoga instructors. Yoga sessions are typically held in the morning or evenings enhancing the overall trekking experience by allowing you to connect with nature, find inner peace, and relieve any physical strain from the trek. In addition the trek also takes you through traditional Nepali villages inhabited by the Gurung and Magar communities, providing a chance to immerse yourself in the Himalayan way of life, experience the local culture and interact with the friendly locals. 


1) Most Suitable Season

Every season has its’ own importance and provides different experiences. So, spring and Autum is full of nature beauty. It's a time to bloom wildflowers, forests are clean and green, environment is romantic with fresh pleasant air, days are longer with moderate temperature, and mornings are beautiful with birds chirping. Spring is suitable for nature lovers. Similarly winter and Monsoon is suitable for thrilling adventures. 

However, Ghorepani Poon Hill Yoga Trekking is a heavenly trekking, where one can enjoy and witness the breathtaking views of sun rise and sun set with stunning nature beauty. Therefore, all the seasons are equally amazing for trekking experiences. We assure here you will lost yourself in the beauty of nature and enjoy the trip through the bottom of your heart.


2) Foods and Accommodations

Dal Bhat is the most common food of Nepalese. You will be offer by boiled rice, fresh vegetable curry and pickles. Additionally, you can also have noodles, momo, pizza, pasta, hot soup, pancakes, porridge, Tibetan bread etc. During the trip you can have with Healthy and organic foods full of nutrients and delicious meals.

The trip routes teahouses provide cozy rooms. The rooms has 2 to 3 small beds with clean mattresses, a pillow, a blankets, attached bathrooms, and the views is spectacular from the rooms of the mountain tea house. Likewise, single rooms are available and they will be provided for a solo female traveler.


3) Travel Insurance

Any trek in Nepal, including Ghorepani poon hill yoga trekking, needs travel insurance. While buying it, read the insurance documentation thoroughly and understand the coverage. We strongly recommend you for travel insurance because it provides financial protection in the event of an unforeseen accident.


4) Guide and Porters

All the trekkers are required to take services from licensed trekking guide and to obtain TIMS card from authorized trekking agencies registered with the government of Nepal (Nepal holiday treks and tours Pvt. Ltd.).

Our guides are technically competent and have experienced in safety performance. They always carry essential safety equipment, gear, and first aid kids. Moreover, you can provide you experienced licensed guide and porter with their insurance.


5) Altitude sickness

Altitude sickness is common in mountains above the altitude of 3000 m. When it comes to illness such as nausea, headache, difficulty in breathing, increased heart rate, and uneasiness, one should be pro- active and notify the guide to minimize the possible risk.

Important Note

Fill your life with adventures, not things. Have stories to tell, not stuff to show. Hurry up! Adventure is waiting for you and mountains are calling you.

This trip is fully customization. Importantly, this trip is available on both a fixed departure and a private group basis. Moreover, we can also customize the trip as per your needs, please contact us at Whatsapp (+977-9843770916) or email us at info@nepalholodaytreksandtours.com. Let us know how we can help you, and we will do our best to give you the best customer service you’ll get anywhere else.

Furthermore, Nepal holiday treks and tours Pvt. Ltd. is a reputable and reliable company serving relentlessly in the field of tourism to fulfill the dreams of diverse adventure seekers around the globe into reality where they can feel most alive. So, we recommend you to reserve seat for yourself by booking with us right away for a wonderful and unforgettable trip experience.

Trip Itinerary

After your arrival in the international airport in Kathmandu you shall be greeted by the hotel of your choice by our office representative. After you get some refreshment and rest in the hotel we shall have meeting in the afternoon. A session of yoga, yogic breathing and mediation that is sure to make you fill great, refreshed and prepared for this trekking experience in the Annapurna region. You shall end the day with a welcome dinner in an authentic restaurant. Stay overnight at hotel in Kathmandu.

Today, after an early morning session of the yoga and meditation, your guide will come to pick you up and transfer to the tourist bus station for your day drive to lakeside city of Pokhara through the scenic countryside. Travelling on the Kathmandu-Pokhara highway, we drive past the scenic landscape, waterfalls and river, rural settlements and twisting road overlooked by the majestic Himalayas far away before reaching the beautiful and diverse city of Pokhara. On your arrival in Pokhara bus station, you up and transfer to the hotel. After refreshment in the hotel your guide will take you to the walking tour around the marvelous Phewa Lake. The surrounding area of Lakeside blends in the influence of modern lifestyle with the preservation of local culture and heritages. After exploring the beautiful city of Pokhara you shall stay overnight at the hotel in Pokhara.

Early in the morning we shall have the first session of yoga and meditation for today in this yoga trekking and get started for the day. The trekking in this beautiful and diverse region starts today after we drive to the starting point of Nayapul from Pokhara on a drive of about 2 hours with your guide and porters on the well road of approximately 45 km. En route you will pass through some village with great scenery form Naudanda, Kanre, and Lumle before reaching the small settlement of Nayapul. After you arrive at Nayapul the adventure begins from the warm sub-tropical region with Tikhedhunga as the destination for today. We start our walk from Nayapul by following the Modi River upstream to Birethanti, a village situated at the confluence of Modi River and Bhurungdi River. Further on the trail we  follow the eastern bank of Bhurungdi Khola and reach to the settlement of Tikhedhunga after a trek of couple of hours with scenery of waterfall, high green forest. Intermittently, we shall also trek on the trail marked by stone staircase, the landscape with moss covered trees and forest adorned with colorful rhododendron. Lunch will be served somewhere on the way at the tea houses before we reach to Tikhedhunga. The first yoga, meditation and yogic breathing session in the trekking region is today in Tikhedhunga. Stay overnight at the tea houses.

With the village of Ghorepani, the traditional stoppage of traders and their horses, as the destination for today we shall start our trek for today after the breakfast in the hotel of your overnight stay and another session of yoga, yogic breathing and meditation. The trek shall begin with the steep trek through the stone paved staircase before we reach after trekking for couple of hours with several breaks in between to catch our breath. the wonderful view of the Annapurna range, Machhapuchhre and Hiuchuli Mountain besides the beautiful greenery and lush hills and valleys. The trail ahead of Ulleri is gradual that moves ahead in winding fashion through the cool shade of pine and rhododendron forest that has some ups and downs in store for the trekkers. After passing through the other villages of Banthati and Nangethati we shall reach the Ghorepani village inhabited in majority by the Magar community. This village provides excellent view of Annapurna range, Dhaulagiri and other sibling peaks besides the well preserved Magar culture. The final session of our refreshing yoga and meditation session shall make the evening detoxicated after a long trek. Overnight Stay at Tea house in Ghorepani.

session shall make the evening detoxicated after a long trek. Overnight Stay at Tea house in Ghorepani.

Trekkers today shall leave the beautiful Ghorepani before the day breaks and after our regular yoga session, armed with their backpacks on their back and lights on their hands along with excitement in their mind for witnessing one of the most memorable sunrises of this entire trek. After a uphill trek of around 45 minutes to reach the Poonhill, trekkers witness this remarkable natural phenomena. Named after the ethnic group Poon, the residenst of Ghorepani and surrounding area, Poohill provides the tantalizing view of sunrise over the stunning mountains from west Dhaulagiri, Annapurna ranges and an unique mountain Mt. Fishtail following the tantalizing view of Manaslu to Ganesh Himal to the east ranges of mountains. After enjoying at this spot that provides the view of wide range of high mountains we return to Ghorepani for the breakfast. The trek after breakfast continues through the forest covered with pine, bamboo and rhododendron trees, short ups and downs and the lush vegetation with occasional view of the mountains before reaching the settlement of Tadapani. Lunch will serve on the way at the teahouses. We end our day with the another session of yoga, meditation and yogic breathing. Stay overnight at the tea houses.

We trek with the Gurung village of Ghandruk as the destination. The regular session of yoga, meditation and yogic breathing starts our day while the trek starts from the settlement of Tadapani, we trek for around an hour in a gradual path before reaching the Bhasi Kharka, a summer settlement for the animal herders and locals. From this point we have a descent to the Ghandruk village with the occasional view of the Mount Annapurna ranges and unique Fishtail Mountain and passing through the forest creeks, smaller streams wherein the white-faced monkeys are seen swinging from one tree to the next. Ghandruk also referred to as the ‘Switzerland of Nepal’ by some adventurers, is a semi-modern town and the gateway to the Annapurna Sanctuary. One of the biggest towns of this trek, Ghandruk is famous for being a living museum of Gurung culture and tradition, small market and uniquely arranged houses, panoramic views of the Himalayas and the stairs that weave through the village like a game of Chutes and ladders connecting the house and market. On reaching Ghandruk at lunchtime and as well for the night stop with enough time to explore the village and Gurung culture. We complete the day with another session of yoga and meditation. Overnight in Ghandruk.

The trek in the Annapurna region is finally coming to an end as we descend to the city of Pokhara after having a great time in Ghandruk in the previous couple of days. On a path paved with stone, we trek down to the starting as well as the ending point of the trek i.e. Nayapool. In a trek of around 5 hours to Nayapool, we pass through several smaller settlements, view of the Himalayas and terraced fields; interact with the locals who are with their horses and mules loaded with goods besides the lovely scenery of waterfalls and rivers, resting places under big trees and many other attractions during the trek. After experiencing all these attractions en route, we finish our trek in Nayapool (or New-Bridge) and go for a drive to Pokhara on a private vehicle only to reach the Lake City after couple of hours. We shall have a session of yoga and meditation in the morning as well as in the evening in this day. Stay overnight at the hotel in Pokhara.

Well, after wonderful time in the Nepal Himalaya and short rest in Pokhara, today you have day drive through scenic countryside to Kathmandu in the route that never fails to attract the attention of the travelers. After breakfast and a quick session of yoga and meditation, you will be picked up from hotel and transfer to the bus station according to given time. Once you arrive in Kathmandu bus station you will be receive from our office representative and take you to the hotel. After engaging ourselves in some activities during the day, the evening shall have another session of yoga, meditation and yogic meditation. Stay overnight in Kathmandu.
Note: You can fly to Kathmandu which takes 35min.

new skills and some words of rich Nepalese language we shall return to the hotel of our stay. The evening session of yoga and meditation shall continue today as well. Overnight  stay at hotel.

The trek officially comes to an end. Today after breakfast we transfer you to the international airport in Kathmandu for your next destination, at least three hours prior to the flight schedule. The last session of yoga, yogic breathing and meditation shall be there in the morning before you leave for your respective destinations. We hope that the diversity of culture and tradition, natural beauty and wildlife, flora, fauna and architectural heritages has created a special place in your memory strong enough to come for another adventure or exploration in this enchanting nation, Nepal.

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Includes

    • Airport Pick up and Drop by private vehicle 
    • 2-night  hotel in Kathmandu B/B plan
    • 2- Night Hotel in Pokhara B/B
    • Drive to Pokhara and end Kathmandu by tourist bus both way
    • Drive to Nayapool and end  Pokhara by private vehicle
    • Annapurna conservation area permit and TIMS card
    • English speaking professional yoga Teacher (01)
    • (insured, experience, salary, all food and accommodation) for  Guide and porter
    • Two Guest one porter
    • Meditation with yoga Teacher During the Trek
    • Meals plan (Breakfast, lunch and dinner) with 3 cups of tea or coffee During the trek
    • All Tax and company services charges
    • Medical support kit box

Doesn't Include

      • International airfare and visa fees
      • Lunch and dinner in Kathmandu
      • Personal expenses of bar and beverage bills, wifi, hot shower, bottle of water, extra porters, laundry or any other things which are not mentioned by the company 
      • Your trekking gears and extra nights in a certain destination
      • Your travel insurance which should include the emergency rescue
      • Tips for your guide and porters                        
      • Entrance fees during the sightseeing
      • Extra expenses due to any event such as strikes, weather conditions, or flight delays 

    Equipment List

    Waterproof daypack

    Small waterproof bags

    Yoga mat

    Meditation cushion or pillow

    Yoga strap or blocks

    Yoga pants

    Leggings

    Shorts

    Tops or t- shirts

    Head lamp

    Trekking poles

    Sleeping bag

    Water bottles

    Sunglasses

    Sun hat/ wool

    Warm down jacket 

    Windproof jacket

    Trekking socks

    Raincoat and rain trousers

    Toiletries

    Antibacterial hand wash

    Travel towel

    Mouth wash

    Tooth brush and tooth paste

    Small personal power bank

    Camera and batteries

    Trekking shoes 

    Sun lotion

    Other required equipment’s 

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