8-day Ghorepani Poon Hill Student Educational Tour in Nepal is a short, easy, low-altitude trek that suits high school and university students, where they can see beautiful nature, massive white mountains, experience the ethnic Gurung and Magar culture, and learn about the Nepalese rural lifestyle, tradition, and more in four days of walking, two days of driving, and two days for arrival and departure. The trekking tour reaches a maximum elevation of 3,210 meters (Poon Hill) and costs 1,750-1,900 USD for a full-board trip that includes all meals, hot drinks, water, accommodation, necessary paperwork for the tour, a guide, and porters.
Ghorepani Poon Hill Student Tour
Trip Facts
Duration
8 Days
Trip Grade
Moderate
Country
Nepal
Maximum Altitude
3,210 meters
Starts
Kathmandu
Ends
Kathmandu
Group Size
5-20
Activities
Educational Trek
Best Time
September to May
A Quick Glimpse
- Trip Duration: 8 Days
- Trekking Duration: 4 Days
- Starting Point: Kathmandu
- Ending Point: Kathmandu
- Maximum Elevation: 3,210 meters (10,531 feet)
- Difficulty Level: Moderate
- Best Seasons: September to May
- Key Highlights: Mountain views, sunrise, lush forests, waterfalls, rivers, rice fields and farming terraces, traditional Gurung and Magar villages, Nepalese urban lifestyle, blooming flowers, and more
- Mountain Views: Dhaulagiri, Tukuche, Nilgiri, Annapurna Fang, Annapurna South, Annapurna I, Himchuli, Fishtail (Machhapuchchhre), and more
- Customizable: Yes
Ghorepani Poonhill Student Tour Trek is one of Nepal's most beautiful, famous, and easy treks. This trek is well-suited for school and University Students. Students can gain a lot from the Ghorepani Poonhill Student Tour. Ghorepani Poonhill Educational Tour is located in the Annapurna region. The people in this area are Gurungs and Magars, famous for serving as Gurkha soldiers. They are known as warriors and brave people. Students can learn about their culture and lifestyle. Panoramic Annapurna mountain range, farming land for various crops and vegetables, dense rhododendron forest, green hills, rivers, valleys, waterfalls, and many more attractions are on the Ghorepani Poon Hill Student Tour.
This Educational Tour is not at a very high elevation, so there is no risk of high-altitude sickness, and it will not be too cold. Poonhill is the primary point to see the beautiful sunrise and the fantastic mountain range of Annapurna and Dhaulagiri. A colorful forest with blooming rhododendrons during the spring is fantastic. The Ghorepani Poon Hill Student Tour starts from the beautiful city of Pokhara. The first day of the trek is a bus ride to Nayapul (about 2 hrs), then a trek to Ulleri. Going to Ulleri takes about 5 hrs of trekking with views of rivers, terraces, and waterfalls. You will be at the leading destination on the second day, Ghorepani, by crossing the dense rhododendron forest and attractive waterfalls. In Ghorepani, you will love the place for its colorful guesthouses and panoramic views of the mountains. You will hike up to Poon Hill early in the morning to see the sunrise, return to the hotel for breakfast on the third day, and trek back to Hile that day. You will enjoy the campfire with Nepali cultural dance and songs in the evening. You will trek to Nayapul on the final day and drive back to Pokhara.
Frolic Adventure organizes this Ghorepani Poonhill Student Tour safely, making it an educational tour and a natural school in Nepal.
Ghorepani Poon Hill Student Tour Itinerary
Day 1
Arrive in Kathmandu (1,350 m.) and transfer to hotel.
Pick up from the airport by Private Van/Bus and transfer to the hotel. Visit Swoyambhunath (Monkey Temple), a World Heritage Site, and overnight at the hotel.
Max Altitude: 1,350m (4,429ft)
Meals: Dinner
Accommodation: 3 Star Hotel
Mode of Transportation: Private Van/Bus
Day 2
Drive to Pokhara (820 m) 6-7 hrs.
On this day, you will be driven by a private van or bus from Kathmandu to Pokhara via the Prithvi Highway. You will enjoy the view of the beautiful valley, green hills, Rivers, and Farming terraces, overnight at Hotel.
Max Altitude: 820m (2,690ft)
Altitude Loss: 530
Duration: 6-7 Hours
Distance: 200 KM
Meals: Breakfast+Lunch+Dinner
Accommodation: 3 Star Hotel
Mode of Transportation: Private Van/Bus
Day 3
Drive to Birethanti and trek to Ulleri (2,050 m.) 6-7 hrs.
You will be driven by Private Van/Bus to Nayapul for about 2 hrs, then start the trek to Ulleri. On this day, you can enjoy the view of Rivers, terraces, and Waterfalls and cross some lovely villages. Overnight at a guesthouse.
Max Altitude: 2,050m (6,725ft)
Altitude Gain: 1230
Duration: 6-7 Hours
Distance: 8.8-9 KM
Meals: Breakfast+Lunch+Dinner
Accommodation: Guesthouse
Mode of Transportation: Private Van/Bus
Day 4
Trek from Ulleri to Ghorepani (2,850 m.) 5-6 hrs.
You will walk into the rhododendron forest and see beautiful waterfalls, green hills, cherry blossoms, and wildlife. When you reach Ghorepani, you will enjoy the view of the Annapurna Range and the colorful village. Overnight at a guesthouse.
Max Altitude: 2,850m (9,350ft)
Altitude Gain: 800
Duration: 5-6 Hours
Distance: 8-10 KM
Meals: Breakfast+Lunch+Dinner
Accommodation: Guesthouse
Mode of Transportation: Walk
Day 5
Hike to Poon Hill (3,210 m) and trek Hile (1,540 m.)
Visit Poonhill early for sunrise and return to the guest house for breakfast. You will trek downwards from Ghorepani to Hile the same way. In the evening, you will enjoy the campfire, singing, and dancing with the Nepali folk cultural program. Overnight at the guesthouse.
Max Altitude: 1,540m (5,052ft)
Altitude Gain: 360
Altitude Loss: 1670
Duration: 6-7 Hours
Distance: 10-12 KM
Meals: Breakfast+Lunch+Dinner
Accommodation: Guesthouse
Mode of Transportation: Walk
Day 6
Trek from Hile to Nayapul and drive to Pokhara.
You will trek for about 3 hrs to Nayapul, then drive to Pokhara by private van or bus. Overnight at the hotel.
Max Altitude: 820m (2,690ft)
Altitude Loss: 720
Duration: 3-4 Hours
Distance: 42-51 KM
Meals: Breakfast+Lunch+Dinner
Accommodation: 3 Star Hotel
Mode of Transportation: Private Van/Bus
Day 7
Drive from Pokhara to Kathmandu by Private Van/Bus.
On this day, you will drive back to Kathmandu by private van or bus on the same road as before the trek, and stay overnight at the hotel.
Max Altitude: 1,350m (4,429ft)
Altitude Gain: 530
Duration: 6-7 Hours
Distance: 200 KM
Meals: Breakfast+Lunch+Dinner
Accommodation: 3 Star Hotel
Mode of Transportation: Private Van/Bus
Day 8
Departure to International airport for your final flight.
Frolic Adventure drops off at the international airport by private transportation.
Mode of Transportation: Private Van/Bus
The Ghorepani Poon Hill student tour itinerary is one of the perfect trekking itineraries for college and school students. This 4-day trekking tour itinerary teaches the students about the Nepali Himalayas, nature, culture, history, and much more. Ghorepani Poon Hill student trekking tour itinerary offers the beautiful Annapurna and Dhaulagiri massif, including Fishtail, waterfalls, rivers, valleys, green forests, flowers, Gurung and Magar culture, and more. Frolic Adventure makes a perfect Student trip itinerary for a short Annapurna student trek and organizes it with safety guaranteed.
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Ghorepani Poon Hill Student Tour
Trip Cost Details
- Airport pick-up and drop-off by private van/bus.
- 3 nights' accommodation in a 2- or 3-star standard hotel on a full-board basis.
- Private van/bus for the cultural tour.
- Entrance fees for the heritage site.
- Your standard meals: BLD during the trek on a full-board basis.
- All necessary paperwork and national park entry permits.
- All accommodations in lodges/tea houses during the treks on a full-board basis.
- An experienced, helpful, friendly guide and porters (1 porter for two people).
- Salary, food, drinks, accommodation, transportation, and insurance for the guide and porter.
- Your travel insurance company will arrange an emergency helicopter service.
- All government taxes (GST) and Stationery expenses.
- Tea and coffee with every meal.
- Fresh fruit after Dinner during the trekking.
- First Aid kit.
- Certificate of achievement from the trip.
- Tips for guide, Porter, and Driver.
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