A delightful short trek beneath Annapurna and Fishtail, then up to the classic Himalayan viewpoint of Poon Hill.
This beautiful, moderate Himalayan trek takes in the delightful Modi Khola Valley, with walks along both sides of the valley to enjoy contrasting views of Annapurna, Hiunchuli, and Macchapuchare before heading up to the classic Himalayan viewpoint of Poon Hill for a sunrise 360-degree panorama. As the rising sun kisses the peaks, views extend across the Kali Gandaki Valley to Dhaulagiri. Passing through cheerful, colourful villages and greeting the locals along the way is all part of the pleasure of this varied Himalayan trek. The walking culminates with a stuff descent before heading to lakeside Pokhara. An ideal walk to a Himalayan view point along well-trodden village-to-village trekking trails for anyone with a reasonable level of fitness who enjoys regular hill-walking. For a shorter version of a trek to Poon Hill, please check out our Poon Hill Trek or you could create a longer trek by combining our Khopra Danda and Poon Hill Trek.
Sleeping bags (4-season) will be required for nights spent in trekking lodges. We can arrange sleeping bag rentals if required.
A delightful short trek beneath Annapurna and Fishtail, then up to the classic Himalayan viewpoint of Poon Hill.
This beautiful, moderate Himalayan trek takes in the delightful Modi Khola Valley, with walks along both sides of the valley to enjoy contrasting views of Annapurna, Hiunchuli, and Macchapuchare before heading up to the classic Himalayan viewpoint of Poon Hill for a sunrise 360-degree panorama. As the rising sun kisses the peaks, views extend across the Kali Gandaki Valley to Dhaulagiri. Passing through cheerful, colourful villages and greeting the locals along the way is all part of the pleasure of this varied Himalayan trek. The walking culminates with a stuff descent before heading to lakeside Pokhara. An ideal walk to a Himalayan view point along well-trodden village-to-village trekking trails for anyone with a reasonable level of fitness who enjoys regular hill-walking. For a shorter version of a trek to Poon Hill, please check out our Poon Hill Trek or you could create a longer trek by combining our Khopra Danda and Poon Hill Trek.
Sleeping bags (4-season) will be required for nights spent in trekking lodges. We can arrange sleeping bag rentals if required.
Arriving at Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu, you'll be met and receive a private transfer for the short distance into central Kathmandu and to the "KGH" Hotel in the heart of the Thamel district. You'll be given a briefing on your forthcoming adventure, and in the evening, you can take dinner at your leisure in one of the many choices of cafes and restaurants in Kathmandu, although the open-air courtyard cafe of the KGH Hotel is as good as anywhere.
Arriving at Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu, you'll be met and receive a private transfer for the short distance into central Kathmandu and to the "KGH" Hotel in the heart of the Thamel district. You'll be given a briefing on your forthcoming adventure, and in the evening, you can take dinner at your leisure in one of the many choices of cafes and restaurants in Kathmandu, although the open-air courtyard cafe of the KGH Hotel is as good as anywhere.
A private transfer to the airport for the 25-minute flight to Nepal's premier resort, Pokhara. A private vehicle transfer will whisk you to the roadhead at Kande. Here you'll meet your porters, and once everyone is ready, your trek begins as you walk steadily up to an area known as "Australian Camp' (1950m). A relatively short day of around 3 hours of walking and around 800 m of ascent. Of course, there's always the option of adding an extra night in Pokhara and having a relaxing day by the lake here before you head off on your trek.
Accommodation: Trekking Lodge, 'Australian Camp'
Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
A private transfer to the airport for the 25-minute flight to Nepal's premier resort, Pokhara. A private vehicle transfer will whisk you to the roadhead at Kande. Here you'll meet your porters, and once everyone is ready, your trek begins as you walk steadily up to an area known as "Australian Camp' (1950m). A relatively short day of around 3 hours of walking and around 800 m of ascent. Of course, there's always the option of adding an extra night in Pokhara and having a relaxing day by the lake here before you head off on your trek.
Accommodation: Trekking Lodge, 'Australian Camp'
Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
Continuing upwards, the trail rises through forests of rhododendron, and you'll have tantalising glimpses at clearings of the snowy white summits of Annapurna South and Hiunchuli. You continue upwards to the Deorali Pass, high above the Modi Khola River valley below. The trail now begins to descend steeply, initially, and back into forests, passing small villages with carefully maintained terraced fields along the way. Reaching your overnight halt at Landruk village (1600 m), there are great views across the valley to the peaks of the Annapurna's. Walking time: approx. 5 hours with around 800 m of ascent and 700 m of descent.
Accommodation: Trekking Lodge, Landruk
Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
Continuing upwards, the trail rises through forests of rhododendron, and you'll have tantalising glimpses at clearings of the snowy white summits of Annapurna South and Hiunchuli. You continue upwards to the Deorali Pass, high above the Modi Khola River valley below. The trail now begins to descend steeply, initially, and back into forests, passing small villages with carefully maintained terraced fields along the way. Reaching your overnight halt at Landruk village (1600 m), there are great views across the valley to the peaks of the Annapurna's. Walking time: approx. 5 hours with around 800 m of ascent and 700 m of descent.
Accommodation: Trekking Lodge, Landruk
Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
A case of down then up today. First, you'll walk all the way down the valley flanks to reach the Modi Khola river, crossing via a bridge. It's then up, up, up, and at times a steep climb on a stepped trail all the way up to a crest before the trail eases off as it contours its way to Chhomrong (2210m). This is quite a tough day as the bulk is uphill, and at certain times it can be hot and heavy going. Thankfully, there are many refreshment opportunities along the way. Now, high up on the opposite side of the valley from where you started, there are fine views of Macchapuchare (Fishtail Peak). Walking time: approx. 6-7 hours with around 300 m of descent and 900 m of ascent.
Accommodation: Trekking Lodge, Chhomrong
Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
A case of down then up today. First, you'll walk all the way down the valley flanks to reach the Modi Khola river, crossing via a bridge. It's then up, up, up, and at times a steep climb on a stepped trail all the way up to a crest before the trail eases off as it contours its way to Chhomrong (2210m). This is quite a tough day as the bulk is uphill, and at certain times it can be hot and heavy going. Thankfully, there are many refreshment opportunities along the way. Now, high up on the opposite side of the valley from where you started, there are fine views of Macchapuchare (Fishtail Peak). Walking time: approx. 6-7 hours with around 300 m of descent and 900 m of ascent.
Accommodation: Trekking Lodge, Chhomrong
Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
A short bit of doubling back and then a descent to cross a suspension bridge over the Khumnu Khola, from where it's a steady uphill passing through Chiule to reach Tadapani (2650m). Walking time: approx. 6 hours with around 250 m of descent and 890 m of ascent.
Accommodation: Trekking Lodge, Tadapani
Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
A short bit of doubling back and then a descent to cross a suspension bridge over the Khumnu Khola, from where it's a steady uphill passing through Chiule to reach Tadapani (2650m). Walking time: approx. 6 hours with around 250 m of descent and 890 m of ascent.
Accommodation: Trekking Lodge, Tadapani
Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
After a brief descent, it's a continuous, steady climb up through rhododendron forest to another Deorali (this one has a very Tibetan feel with colourful market stalls) and up to a ridge from where you descend to Ghorepani (2900m). Walking time is around 6-7 hours, with around 150 m of descent and 750 m of ascent. Ghorepani is quite a bustling sort of place, as it has always been a stopping place between the Kali Gandaki Valley (from which it is a long steep climb up to Ghorepani) and Pokhara; hence, Ghorepani means 'horse watering place'.
Accommodation: Trekking Lodge, Ghorepani
Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
After a brief descent, it's a continuous, steady climb up through rhododendron forest to another Deorali (this one has a very Tibetan feel with colourful market stalls) and up to a ridge from where you descend to Ghorepani (2900m). Walking time is around 6-7 hours, with around 150 m of descent and 750 m of ascent. Ghorepani is quite a bustling sort of place, as it has always been a stopping place between the Kali Gandaki Valley (from which it is a long steep climb up to Ghorepani) and Pokhara; hence, Ghorepani means 'horse watering place'.
Accommodation: Trekking Lodge, Ghorepani
Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
A pre-dawn wake-up so that you can ascend to the top of nearby Poon Hill (3210m) in order to witness the sunrise at this classic Himalayan view point. Across the Kali Gandaki, the stupendous peak of Dhaulagiri begins to glow surreal colours as the first light of the sun hits it, while closer and above you is Annapurna South. This now-very-popular view point ensures that some enterprising locals will have a hot brew for sale. Back down to Ghorepani for breakfast, and then it's time to begin descending down what will seem like a never-ending stone stepped (over 3,00 steps!) trail. Walking time is approx. 4-5 hours (plus around 2 hours from Poon Hill), with a 300-metre ascent and a 1500-metre descent.
Accommodation: Trekking Lodge, Ulleri
Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
A pre-dawn wake-up so that you can ascend to the top of nearby Poon Hill (3210m) in order to witness the sunrise at this classic Himalayan view point. Across the Kali Gandaki, the stupendous peak of Dhaulagiri begins to glow surreal colours as the first light of the sun hits it, while closer and above you is Annapurna South. This now-very-popular view point ensures that some enterprising locals will have a hot brew for sale. Back down to Ghorepani for breakfast, and then it's time to begin descending down what will seem like a never-ending stone stepped (over 3,00 steps!) trail. Walking time is approx. 4-5 hours (plus around 2 hours from Poon Hill), with a 300-metre ascent and a 1500-metre descent.
Accommodation: Trekking Lodge, Ulleri
Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
A private vehicle transfer will take you to Pokhara (4-5 hours).
Accommodation: Hotel Karuna - Pokhara
Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
A private vehicle transfer will take you to Pokhara (4-5 hours).
Accommodation: Hotel Karuna - Pokhara
Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
A private transfer to Pokhara Airport for the short flight back to Kathmandu. You'll be met upon arrival and receive a private vehicle transfer to the KGH Hotel in downtown Kathmandu. The remainder of the day is at your leisure. However, you may wish to consider some additional contingencies for this trek, whether it be for any delays or cancellations that can and do occur for internal flights or any difficulties that may arise on the trek.
Accommodation: KGH Hotel, Kathmandu
Included Meals: Breakfast
A private transfer to Pokhara Airport for the short flight back to Kathmandu. You'll be met upon arrival and receive a private vehicle transfer to the KGH Hotel in downtown Kathmandu. The remainder of the day is at your leisure. However, you may wish to consider some additional contingencies for this trek, whether it be for any delays or cancellations that can and do occur for internal flights or any difficulties that may arise on the trek.
Accommodation: KGH Hotel, Kathmandu
Included Meals: Breakfast
A private transfer will take you to the airport for your return international flight.
Included Meals: Breakfast
Of course there's no reason to depart today, your Nepal holiday can be readily tailor-made.
A private transfer will take you to the airport for your return international flight.
Included Meals: Breakfast
Of course there's no reason to depart today, your Nepal holiday can be readily tailor-made.
The price shown is for guideline purposes only. The price is inclusive of all accommodation described in the detailed itinerary, all airport and land transfers, internal flights in the itinerary (all meals on trek), porterage on trek, permits, National Park fees, and a Snow Cat Travel Trekking Guide. All guides are English-speaking, professionals and fully licenced.