Poon Hill Trek with Kathmandu Tour -12 days

On your arrival at Kathmandu, our representative will escort you from the Airport to your hotel at Kathmandu. The Evening is a rest to explore Thamel area which is the major hub for the tourist. At Evening, we will make you have dined at one of the best Nepalese Restaurant with its cultural/traditional dancing art.

Included Meal: Breakfast and Welcome Dinner

Early in the morning, our representative will be there at the Hotel Lobby to pick you up then we will be headed to you at the Airport where you will fly in the sky in twin utter to explore its magical view of Kathmandu Valley and its surrounding Mountain Range. After breakfast, our expert guide will be there at your Hotel Lobby to pick you up and start today’s most astonishing Kathmandu Sightseeing.

Kathmandu Durbar Square: It is centered at the heart of Kathmandu, with different temples. Monuments, palaces of ancient King (Durbar) from the modern King as well Kumari Ghar–the home of the living god in Nepal, which is the most popular, must-see in Nepal and one must be surprised to see different amazing temples and fascinating old tales of the Palaces.

Swayambhu Temple: It is also called Monkey Temple too as can get huge amounts of monkeys. It is so nice to see different monkeys eating, dwelling in this region with its newborn and small infants, too. This Buddhist Shrine has a great historical impact too. It is believed that in the ancient period Kathmandu is a pond with a mix of mud and serpents and there is emerged of one Lotus with light and the person preserves it by making the shrine above it. So, from that time, it is called Swayambhu–a self emerged temple. One has reached in this place; it is believed that all his/her sin has been washed. You will feel a kind of peace of your mind when seeing these miracles Buddhist Shrine.

Boudhanath Stupa: 

It is one of the widest Buddhist Shrine, made in ancient Nepal. Most of the Tibetan people are influenced by this sector. We can see different from 100 Tibetan Monasteries in this region. It is believed that if we pray our wish in front of this shrine, then it will be fulfilled as well. Some myths also say that this is the center of the earth. So, we can feel a kind of energy and peace of mind in reaching this pure, holy shrine.

Pashupatinath temple: It is nearby Boudhanath Stupa, though this temple is taken as from Hinduism, then again whoever has reached in this place, they feel a kind of peace of mind. Shiva Linga has symbolized itself as the energy and life which dwell on this earth. So, we worship the power of the deity and the power in taking birth or circulation or living operation of this earth. And the uniqueness is the cremation which has great value in Hinduism and it is a kind of mystical for the person who came from different religion where after death their body will be graved but in cremation, we are making the dead bodies are in fire and we will just make their ash is dissolved in nearby pure, holy river–Ganga as it is believed that Ganga has the power to wash all sins of the person in this world. After seeing these valuable important landmarks in Kathmandu, we will drop off you at your hotel. Overnight at Kathmandu.

Included Meal: Breakfast

After breakfast, our expert guide will be at the Lobby of your hotel to pick you up and start today’s pleasant journey to Patan and Bhaktapur.

Patan: About 20 minutes in driving, we will enter the nearby next big city of Kathmandu–Patna City. We will park our vehicle at Pulchowk, the main entrance of the Patan, to see its local life. You will be amazed to see the local–small houses and its stores, the passage, the way, the vehicle/traffic en route. About 10 minutes of walking, we will be reached at the most historical place of Patan. You will be amazed to see the ancient palaces, the one stone made–Krishna Temple. As you go inside, you will mesmerize in hearing different mythical tales of the ancient kings and its magical archeological structure. After it, we will make you explore Mahabouddha, a temple where a thousand statues are Buddha, is there. It is the symbol of Buddha’s temple which exists at Boudhagaya in India, where Buddha took enlightenment. After we will explore the Golden Temple, its carving, the architecture, the child priest and it’s traditional, these all are enough able to make you feel wow of Kathmandu/Patan and its culture.

Bhaktapur: After that, we will head to one of the most ancient and unique towns where we can find the old traditional lifestyle and its people still now. You will be amazed to see the street, its pave lines, the people, and its traditional, unique style of day to day living. Kathmandu and Patan have little modernized because of its time passes, but Bhaktapur remains the same. It still makes us view the old traditional city and the temple of Changunarayan is the symbol of its beautiful handicrafts, which are the lively proofs of the ancient period, its value and its cultural aspect, its different monuments. Overnight at Kathmandu.

Included Meal: Breakfast

After breakfast, you will explore the domestic flight to Pokhara. It is about 20 minute’s flight, you can explore the Kathmandu valley and its surroundings on the way to Pokhara with bird eye view. Once land in Pokhara, you will amaze to see its touristic city which is welcoming to the tourist like you. Overnight at Pokhara.

Included Meal: Breakfast

After breakfast, you will drive to NayaPul, the official trekking starting point. From here, your trail head uphill via fertile farms of rice, maize, and millet fields. On the main path to Birethanti, you will cross a small waterfall. The village is at the connecting point of two rivers–Modi River & Bhurungdi River. Continue hike via beautiful rhododendron and oak forest. You will cross the Bhurungdi River through the bridge before reaching Tikhedhunga.

Included Meal: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

You bid Tikhedunga village today. After an early morning breakfast and begin stone stairway walk towards Ulleri, which is approximately 3,767 steps. This is the demanding section of the trail, as it really proves a test of our stamina. Once you cross this section, the rest of the trail continues via the scenic area of blooming rhododendron blossoms during spring time and old oak forests throughout the year. Along the way we will see cultivated fields, stunning views of Machhapuchhree (Mount Fishtail Peak) and Annapurna South. Continue climbing until you arrive in Ghorepani, a small Magar inhabitant village. The village in English translation is Horse–Water. It is called that in ancient time it was a stop place for traders for mule packing traveling along the old trade route. Overnight at a scenic place, Ghorepani.

Included Meal: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Start an early morning ascends to Poon Hill that soars at the height of 3210m. We start early to capture spectacular Poon Hill Sunrise. The rising sun casts golden lights on the snow-covered mountains–Dhaulagiri, Annapurna Massif, Fishtail, Singa Chuli, Mount Fishtail and few others are rare sight. Enjoy hot drinks with amazing 360-degree views of Himalaya. After spending memorable time at Poon Hill, we head down towards Tadapani village that lies at the foot of Mahhapuchhre. This peak is deity of locals and climb is forbidden to climbers.

Included Meal: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

You bid Tadapani and walk down to Ghandruk. Ghandruk is a beautiful local village from where you can view the beautiful mountain range of Annapurna. Most locals are from the Gurung Community, which is one of the ethnic group in Nepal. You will enjoy the local taste of Gurung. The surrounding environment is exquisite in the nature’s lap. It will take around 3-4 hours. You will observe the Gurung Museum there. Overnight at tea house at Ghandruk.

Included Meal: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

You say bye to Ghandruk and walk down to Naya Pul. Walking down is rather an easy one rather than walking up at the high altitude. Then again, if you have a knee problem, then take a wonderful care, as walking down makes sometimes knee pain. You will enjoy the beautiful landscape en route. The locals are welcoming and you will feel friendly with them. At Naya pul, our vehicle will wait for you. You will enjoy the smooth drive to Pokhara after days walking at trekking trail. Overnight at Pokhara.

Included Meal: Breakfast and Lunch.

After breakfast, we will do its best sightseeing tour at Pokhara: Davi’s Fall in Pokhara is an extraordinary waterfall that falls deep in about 500 feet long and it is one of the most gorgeous natural phenomena in this heavenly place in Pokhara. Gupteswor Mahadev Temple is a living sign of natural wonder. There is self emerged Shiva Linga in the mountain’s womb. It makes every visitor a kind of thrill of adventure. Boating in serene Phewa Lake is another excitement that gives a kind of peace of mind in the lap of its beautiful lake with the base of Fishtail Mountain. Overnight at Pokhara.

Included Meal: Breakfast

After breakfast, you will drop off at the domestic airport to catch your flight back to Kathmandu. Once reach at Kathmandu, you can take a rest at the hotel. Evening will be free from shopping and all. You will enjoy our farewell dinner with cultural dance with local music. Overnight at Kathmandu.

Included Meal: Breakfast and Farewell Dinner

After breakfast, you will farewell to this beautiful country with lots of mesmerizing memories and allure to come back for next holiday.

Included Meal: Breakfast