Langtang Poon Hill Trekking 12 Days

Our trip starts after breakfast nearly about 7 am as we drive out along the north-western mountains of Kathmandu for 5 to 6 hours through the lush green forest, meandering roads through the hills, and gracefully flowing riverside.

Delight in the Himalayan views and marvel at the villages with terraced fields and highway towns. Enjoy lunch at Trishuli Bazar before proceeding further to Dhunche. From Dhunche, we go on to Syabrubesi.

This is our first day of trekking. We follow the Langtang Khola (river), pass through thick woodlands, cross several suspension bridges, and pass a few tea houses. The trail looks a little steep, but it isn’t that testing and is always exciting.

After morning tea, we set out on our second day of the voyage. Our trail proceeds along thick woods as we revel in the grand views of the Langtang-Lirung, watch Chortens and see stunning hills that have religious engravings on them.

After breakfast, we start our trek as we pass through yak pastures. We also cross the biggest Mani divider in Nepal and a few wooden scaffolds. Since we are truly getting into the high elevations, you may begin to feel the thin mountain air.

Nanjing Gompa is encompassed by the Himalayas all around. You can stroll around Kanjing Gompa, appreciating the views, ice sheets, ice falls, and herds of yaks.

In the early morning, we visit Tserko Ri (5000m/16,404ft) for stunning sunrise views. After breakfast, we continue down to Lama Hotel. Since it is downhill, it is a 4/5 hour stroll from Kanjing Gompa to get to the Lama Hotel. We pass ethnic Tamang settlements that share religious and social ties with the Tibetans.

After breakfast, we trek down to Syabrubensi, which takes about a 5-hour walk. Enjoy the simple downhill trail through lush green vegetation. After arriving in Syabrubesi, we take our lunch. After lunch and some rest, we drive to Pokhara. After arriving in Pokhara – which takes around seven hours – we check in to our hotel in Pokhara.

Dinner and stay overnight in Pokhara.

After breakfast we will go to see the famous attractions of Pokhara which are given below:

World Peace Pagoda
The pagoda is a massive Buddhist stupa and is built on top of a slope on the southern shore of Phewa lake. Other than being an amazing sight in itself, the sanctum is an incredible vantage point that offers breathtaking perspectives of the Annapurna range and Pokhara city. You can get there by intersecting the lake by watercraft and afterward climbing up the slope. you can also drive close to the top of the hill.

Bindbyabasini Temple
The bindhyabasini sanctuary is the focal point of religious activity in the old bazaar. It is committed to the goddess Bhagwati, an alternate appearance of shakti or power.

Davis Fall
Mainly known as Patale Chhango (Hell’s Fall), Devi’s fall (otherwise called Devies’ or David’s) is a wonderful waterfall lying about 2 km southwest of Pokhara air terminal, on the expressway to Tansen. An intriguing current legend says that a nonnative named Davie was skinnydipping in the Pardi Khola (waterway) when the conduits of the dam were opened, clearing him into an underground section underneath the fall, never to be seen again.

Barahi sanctuary & Phewa Lake
After lunch, we will go boating in Phewa lake, which is the most famous lake in the country. Roughly measuring 1.5 km by 4 km, Phewa is the center of attraction in Pokhara. The charming lake is a pure play area. Brilliantly painted wooden vessels and sailboats could be leased at a sensible cost around the lakeside.

The eastern shoreline of the lake, prominently known as Lakeside or Baidam, comprises of an interminable segment of hotels, restaurants, bookshops, and trinket shops. One of the entrancing parts of the lakeside is the amazing perspective of the mountains, particularly when the still water reflects the tops, making a two-fold picture.

After visiting the major places of Pokhara we will go to prepare for the trekking. After preparation, you may rest or go to visit the city.

On this day of the trek, a 2-hour drive in a private vehicle from Pokhara to Nayapul (1050m). From Nayapul, we start our Poon Hill panorama trek.

Covering many picturesque views of the northern hilly region of Western Nepal, we ascend through various alpine forests, bamboo forests, and grass and shrublands.

Tonight, we stay overnight at Ulleri, a very beautiful and serene town with a folk culture that will provide you with a tour-orgasmic experience along with its very refined hospitality.

As we leave Ulleri, a town of glistening views, culture, and hospitality, we walk along the trail made out of stone to Ghorepani.

We walk with Annapurna on our right, with wild flowering forest and wet, soiled hills on our left. As you go along, it sometimes feels like the way has a never-ending series of stoned steps, and you may want to admire those who might have built it.

As we arrive at Ghorepani (2874 meters/9429 feet), an ancient-looking village wrapped up in the abundance of services and facilities you wouldn’t have imagined getting in a town like this. It’s the best time to tell your friends, families, and loved ones about your trip and how much you want to forget everything and settle here.

But it doesn’t just end here; we are here only on the way, staying only a night. And tomorrow morning shall be the liveliest time you have during this trek.

Early in the morning (at around four or 4:30), we head up to Poon Hill to a viewpoint to get a panoramic view of the Himalayas. You will also be able to see mesmerizing sunrise from this place.

After an hour up-hill walk in the cold breeze, sipping coffee/tea, looking at the sun rising over Dhaulagiri Mountain Range, Annapurna Mountain Range, Lamjung Himal, Manaslu, Ganesh, and several other Himalayan peaks, it seems nothing less than magnificent.

After this, we trek back down to Ghorepani and have breakfast. After breakfast, we continue our journey back to Tadhapani, a place towards Pokhara. With such a bewildering view and the craving to stay a few more days in Ghorepani, we head ahead, placing the whole Annapurna Range on the right and some steep hills behind.

Once we reach Tahdapani, you might want to get some rest, and then time for dinner.

Wake up early today to appreciate the sunrise – which isn’t any less spectacular here than you see at Poon Hill, with less crowd and a cold breeze. After we enjoy a picturesque morning with a lovely breakfast at Tadhapani, we head towards our last destination.

Now it’s only a 3-hour ride in a private vehicle from Ghandruk to Pokhara leaving several beautiful landscapes and clear-water rivers behind.

We will then take a rest in our hotel in Pokhara.

On the last day of our trip, we drive back to Kathmandu crossing over hills and rivers along the way. In the evening we enjoy a farewell dinner and reflect on a great adventure we have had.