Ghorepani Poon Hill & Chitwan Jungle Safari 8 Days
Trip Facts
Group size
1-20+
Duration
8 Days
Trip Mode
Private Vehicle/ Shared Vehicle
Level of difficulty
Easy
Max. Altitude:
3210m
Best Season
Sep-Nov/Late Feb-May
Accommodation
Tea House/Lodge
Start/End
Kathmandu
Trip Highlights
- Witness the famous Poon Hill sunrise over Annapurna and Dhaulagiri.
- Walk through beautiful rhododendron forests and traditional villages.
- Experience warm hospitality in Gurung and Magar communities.
- Scenic views of Machapuchare (Fishtail) and Himalayan foothills.
- Travel to Chitwan National Park for a classic Asian jungle adventure.
- Spot wildlife including rhinos, deer, crocodiles and bird species.
- Enjoy canoe rides, jungle walks, Tharu culture and warm local hospitality.
Overview
Firstly, Ghorepani Pooon Hill & Chitwan Jungle Safari encompasses the poon hill trek, one of the best short treks in the Annapurna region, and offers abundant natural beauty. Secondly, Chitwan Tours is a full-fledged package designed to give you a lifetime experience of the beautiful ecosystem that hosts all kinds of birds, animals, reptiles, and plants in Chitwan. Next, you will encounter some of nature’s authentic majestic creations here.
Chitwan National Park is located in the lowland of the Inner Terai Region. Also, it is the habitat for 50 species of flora and 700 species of wild fauna. Above all, many domestic and foreign tourists visit Chitwan Park every year. Likewise, boundaries are full of natural wildlife. Further, you can do jungle activities, like jeep safaris, bird watching, canoe riding, learning about Tharu culture, and more. Moreover, the park has the most accessible accessibility among Nepal’s national parks.
This tour package will offer an eye-soothing and sky-touching view of the famous peaks – Annapurna and Dhaulagiri range. The evergreen trail, the crystal clear sky, and the breathtaking scenery throughout the journey will make you forget all your worries. In addition to that, En route to your trip, you will enjoy the spectacular view of Himchuli peak.
Apart from nature, you will get to meet the residents of this site – Magar and Gurung. Experiencing their culture and tradition will be an excellent opportunity to learn more about them. We will not miss the chance to visit their famous museum.
Itinerary
Our drive will start with an early sunrise. Driving to Pokhara offers one of the best realistic scenarios. En route to Pokhara, we will pass through a famous river for rafting – the Trisuli river. On the other hand, there will be an abundance of realistic scenarios like waterfalls, landscapes, small streams, and Mountains, and you will get a chance to encounter the famous and religious site – Manakamana.
Manakama is renowned for its temple and a cable car ride to reach that temple. While reaching Pokhara, we will spend our night in one of the fine hotels in Pokhara with great dining, and perhaps we may also enjoy a Night walk into the pubs and restaurants.
Location:
Pokhara
Duration:
7 hours
Meal:
Lunch & Dinner
Altitude Different:
1,400M
Accommodation:
Tea house / lodge
The second day will offer you one of the fantastic sunrise views from Pokhara. We will start our trek to Nayapul with a short drive. Besides, Nayapul is the starting phase of our hike. We will be walking along the gorgeous Modi Khola. We will follow our trail via Birethanti and Hille, which will eventually take us to our destination Tikhedhunga. Tikhedhunga is a beautiful site; we will have sightseeing in that place and spend our night in one of the lovely guest houses with delicious Nepali food.
Location:
Tikhedhunga
Duration:
1.5 hrs drive / 4 hrs trek
Meal:
Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Altitude Different:
1,480m
Accommodation:
Tea house / lodge
Throughout your journey, we will get a fantastic sunrise view. We will start our early morning trek to Ulleri at an altitude of 2070m. Ulleri offers a beautiful village of the Magar community. From Ulleri, we climb up via unique and eye-soothing forests of rhododendrons and oaks. After a few hours of walking, we will reach our destination Ghorepani. Ghorepani is a fantastic site offering plenty of striking views. We will have a fine dinner and overnight in a beautiful guest house.
Location:
Ghorepani
Duration:
6–7 hrs
Meal:
Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Altitude Different:
2,874m
Accommodation:
Tea house / lodge
We will have an early morning hike to Poon Hill. Pool hill is famous for offering the most acceptable viewpoint in the Annapurna Region. Poll hill gives you the eye soothing panoramic view of the Annapurna and Dhaulagiri range. So this site gives you the best time to capture those beautiful scenes as it is a picturesque site.
After receiving this striking view, we will return to Ghorepani, and after having our breakfast at Ghorepani, we will walk towards Tadapani. After ascending and descending, we will reach Tadapani. We will spend our night in a guest house with a typical Nepali dinner.
Location:
Tadapani
Duration:
6–8 hrs
Meal:
Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Altitude Different:
3,210m
Accommodation:
Tea house / lodge
We will go down through the forests, taking us to the fantastic and most beautiful site – Ghandruk. Ghnadruk is famous for Gurung villages and the people. We will have comprehensive sightseeing of this place, meet with the local people and learn about their religious culture and tradition. This fantastic site offers a striking view of other mountains, landscapes, and hills.
Location:
Pokhara
Duration:
5–6 hrs
Meal:
Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Altitude Different:
820m
Accommodation:
Tea house / lodge
Trisuli river is famous for giving an adrenaline rush to the Rafters. It is one of the fast-flowing rivers in Nepal. We will drive to the point from where we will start our rafting journey. Get all the safety equipment and start our rafting to one of the wildest and deepest rivers in the world. We will provide you with all the meals throughout this trek.
Location:
River Rafting
Duration:
3 hr drive / 3 hr rafting
Meal:
Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Altitude Different:
422m
Accommodation:
Tea house / lodge
After having morning breakfast, we will kick off our day with canoe ride in Rapti River with bird watching and Jungle walk. The jungle walk gives excellent opportunity to see the wild animals, small mammals, birds and have the wild sightseeing, accompanied by our experienced naturalists and wild life tracker. It gives us opportunity to capture beautiful moments. Chitwan National Park is home to many endangered species. We will be visiting Elephant Breeding Centre
Elephant Ride is one of the most exciting and famous activity here, so we will not miss this chance. We will spend our night in the serene environment in a beautiful guest house with delicious and mouthwatering Nepali dinner.
Location:
Chitwan National Park
Meal:
Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Altitude Different:
415m
Accommodation:
Tea house / lodge
Early in the morning, we will have bed tea or coffee and enjoy bird watching in the national park. After that fantastic journey, we will drive back to our capital city – Kathmandu.
Location:
Kathmandu
Duration:
5–6 hrs
Meal:
Breakfast, Lunch & Farewell Dinner
Altitude Different:
1,400m
Accommodation:
Hotel in Kathmandu
Price Includes
- Transportation from Kathmandu to Pokhara in tourist bus both way (optional flight with extra costs)
- One night stay in Pokhara
- Transportation Pokhara to Rafting Point and chiwtwan to kathmanudu (Private Car)
- Trisuli River Rafting 3/Hours
- 02 Nights & 03 Days Package chitwan National park
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, a cup of coffee/ tea, and accommodations during the trip in Hotel with family environment.
- Licensed English or Chinese or Korean or Hindi along with Nepali speaking trekking guide
- Down jacket, all-season sleeping bag, duffel bag and trekking map(in case if you dont have your own. Down jacket, sleeping bag and duffel bag must be returned after completion of the trip)
- Transportation, food, accommodation and insurance of Guide and/or Porter during the trip
- First Aid Medical Kit(Carried by the guide) Aarogya PC-303 Portable Vital Signs Monitor Device
- A nation-wide operated Mobile SIM Card and a map of the trekking region
- All the required permits and paperworks
Price Excludes
- International Airfare Visa Charges
- Hotel Expenses, Food and accommodations in Kathmandu
- Personal Expenses such as shopping, bar bills, hot shower, telephone, laundry, titbits etc
- Your travel and medical insurance
- Emergency expenses such as expenses on charted helicopter
- Services not mentioned or not promised by the agent/agency
Add-ons & Options
1. Accommodation Booking in Kathmandu:
We can arrange your hotel stay in Kathmandu for a smooth and stress-free arrival.
✅ Double Room: USD 55 per night (cost can be shared between two trekkers)
✅ Single Room: USD 45 per night
📍 Centrally located near Thamel – close to gear shops, great restaurants, and cultural sites.
2. Private Jeep Transfer & Flights:
We offer comfortable and convenient round-trip private jeep services between Kathmandu to Pokhara and Pokhara to Chitwan. as well as flight bookings if you prefer to travel by air from Chitwan.
3. Porter Services:We can arrange a reliable, experienced porter to support your trek.
✅ Contact us for current rates and availability.
4. Accommodation Booking in Pokhara:
We can also assist with hotel bookings in Pokhara for your pre- or post-trek stay.
✅ Contact us for current rates and availability.
📍 Centrally located near Pokhara– close to gear shops, great restaurants, and cultural sites.
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| Start | Finish | Availability | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saturday Feb 14, 2026 | Saturday Feb 21, 2026 | Trip Status Available | Starting from US$ 949 |
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FAQ's for Ghorepani Poon Hill & Chitwan Jungle Safari 8 Days
General
It is a combined tour that includes a short, popular trek to Poon Hill in the Annapurna region and a wildlife safari in Chitwan National Park.
The best seasons are Autumn (September to November) and Spring (March to May), which are ideal for both trekking and wildlife viewing.
Itinerary & Duration
The trip is typically split into two parts: the first few days are for the trek from Pokhara to Poon Hill, and the final days are for jungle activities in Chitwan National Park.
You will hike to Poon Hill for a sunrise view over the Himalayas and then experience jungle activities in Chitwan, such as jeep safaris, canoeing, and wildlife spotting.
Difficulty & Preparation
The Ghorepani Poon Hill trek is considered easy to moderate, making it suitable for beginners with a good fitness level.
No extensive training is required, but you should be prepared for daily walks of 4-6 hours, including a significant number of stone steps.
Transportation
The trip starts with a drive from Kathmandu to Pokhara. You will then drive to the trailhead, and a vehicle will later take you to Chitwan before returning to Kathmandu.
The bus ride from Kathmandu to Pokhara is about 6-7 hours, and the drive from Pokhara to the Chitwan area is also a few hours.
Altitude and Safety
The highest point is Poon Hill at approximately 3,210 meters (10,531 feet).
No, the risk of altitude sickness is very low due to the relatively low altitude of the trek.
Accommodation & Food
You will stay in basic teahouses during the trek and in hotels or lodges with more facilities in the cities and Chitwan.
During the trek, the food is simple teahouse fare, while in Chitwan, hotels may offer more varied menus.
Preparation and Gear
You should pack comfortable trekking shoes, warm layers for the mountains, and light, breathable clothing for the jungle safari in Chitwan.
You should bring a headlamp for the pre-dawn hike to Poon Hill, bug spray for Chitwan, and binoculars for wildlife spotting.
Permit and Cost
You need a Trekkers' Information Management System (TIMS) Card and an Annapurna Conservation Area Permit (ACAP) for the trek portion.
The cost varies, but an 8-day package can range from $300 to $600 per person, covering both the trek and safari.
Service and Guide
A licensed trekking guide is mandatory for the trekking portion of the trip.
Yes, you can hire a porter to carry your main luggage, which makes the trek portion more comfortable.
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