Poonhill Trek with Kathmandu sightseeing

Detail Itinerary

Day 1Arrive Kathmandu and transfer to Hotel. Briefing about the tour. Arrive at Tribhuwan International airport, Kathmandu. We will meet you at the airport and transfer to Hotel. Overnight at Kathmandu.

Day 2Morning Breakfast and Kathmandu Sightseeing. Overnight at same Hotel. The real name of the monkey temple is Swayambhunath temple. It is some 2000 years old temple on top of a small hill station in mid-north-west Kathmandu, 15 min away from your hotel. The most important place for both Buddhist and hindu in Kathmandu valley. 

Patan Durbar square is medieval town famous for Newari wooden and stone arts and architectures. The old medieval palace square also harbars one of the finest fine art museum in South asia. 

At Kathmandu durbar square. See the temple of living goddess and sometimes bychance the goddess herself on temple windows, medieval palace and courtyards. The biggest hindu bell in nepal and the tourists shops. There is also one political museum which depicts of modern Nepal developments.

From Kathmandu Durbar Square, guided walk, about 30min, walk to Thamel through Ason grocery market. Ason is the oldest grocery and metal market in Nepal. It will be interesting walking. Overnight at same hotel in Kathmandu. 

Day 3Fly to Pokhara. Afternoon Peace Stupa sightseeing. Overnight at Hotel. Morning Breakfast and transfer to domestic airport, 20min. Fly to Pokhara about 10am. The airport transfers are included and stay overnight in Pokhara. Afternoon, sightseeing of Peace Stupa which offers magnificent views of the Annapurna Himalayas and Pokhara valley. Eveninig free and easy walk around Lake side bazaar.

Day 4Breakfast at Hotel, and drive to Nayapool, Trek to Tirkhedhunga. Overnight at tea house. Breakfast at hotel and drive to Nayapool, 1hrs drive. Trek to Tirkhedhunga, 4hrs trek. Today, the first day of hike, we plan for short trekking. Overnight at tea house at Tirkhedhunga.

Day 5Breakfast, Trek Tirkhedhunga to Ghorepani, 6-7 hrs. Overnight at local lodge. Morning Breakfast and Trek Tirkhedhunga to Ghorepani, 6-7 hours of trek. Breakfast, lunch, dinner and tea house accommodation are included. 

Day 6Sunrise from Poonhill. Trek to Ghandruk. Overnight at local tea house. Early Morning sunrise views and Annapurna himalayan views from Poonhill. Back at hotel breakfast and trek to Ghandruk, 5 hours trek. Breakfast, lunch, dinner and tea house accommodation are included. 

Day 7Trek to Nayapool. Transfer to Pokhara. Relax in Pokhara. Morning Breakfast and trek to Nayapool, 4 hours trek. Breakfast, lunch, dinner and Temple Tree Resort accommodation are included.

Day 8Free and easy morning and afternoon. Fly back to Kathmandu. Overnight at Hotel Arts or similar. Optionally, Sunrise views from Sarangkot in the morning. This is put as an optional activity as you have already visited Poonhill which offers better views of sunrise and himalayas. Breakfast at hotel and free and easy mid day. Late afternoon, fly back from Pokhara to Kathmandu. Overnight at Thamel, Kathmandu.

Day 9Morning Breakfast and guided sightseeing of Bhakatpur, Pashupatinath temple, and Bouddhanath Stupa. Bhaktapur Durbar Square, Pashupatinath Temple, and Bouddhanath Stupa are UNESCO heritage sites and most famous Hindu and Buddhist shrine in Kathmandu.
After Breakfast at Hotel, we first drive you to Bhaktapur Durbar Square. Explore the cultural Bhaktapur Durbar Square. The Medieval Durbar Square is the home Nepal's tallest Nyatopola Durga Temple. Durbar square comprises of main square, Dattatraya square, Taumadhi Square and Pottery square.

After Lunch at Bhaktapur, drive to Pashupatinath temple and Bouddhanath Stupa. Pashupatinath temple is main Hindu temple in Nepal. Lord Shiva, the highest form of human consciousness, is the worshipped god at his temple. After Pashupatinath, we drive to Bouddhanath Stupa, the biggest stupa in South Asia. Bouddhanath surrounding is the home to thousands of Tibetan people who are living in the area since 1960s. Overnight at same hotel.

Day 10Breakfast. Fly back home. Morning Breakfast, we will arrange airport transfer 3 hours before your flight time.