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Description
Embark on your 6-day Annapurna Poon Hill trek and prize yourself. The Annapurna region's most beautiful and scenic trek is called the Annapurna Poon Hill Trek. It is just an easy and short trek on the foothill of Annapurna known as Annapurna Balcony. Annapurna Poon Hill trek offers amazing views of the Annapurna ranges, Dhaula Giri Ranges, and Manaslu ranges in the distance.
Highlights
- Experience the diverse flora and fauna in Annapurna Poon Hill Trek
- Enjoy scenic mountain views, including Annapurna I and Dhaula Giri I from Poon Hill
- Sunrise and sunset view from Poon Hill is something that you never miss
- Enrol in Culture and customs in Ghorepani and Ghandruk villages with locals
Itinerary Expand All Collapse All
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Day 1: Kathmandu to Pokhara By Bus expand_more
The tourist bus leaves early in the morning from Kathmandu and it is a scenic and pleasant drive through Prithiv Highway in the hilly region. Along the way, you can see rafting, typical village, mountains, and local markers.
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Day 2: Pokhara to Ulleri by Jeep and Trek to Banthanti expand_more
After having breakfast in Pokhara, start the trip at about 8 am and drive to Ulleri. This is an adventure drive to Ulleri and a beautiful walk to Banthanti. The place offers the scenic Mountain view of Fishtail and the landscape. Overnight at lodge.
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Day 3: Trek to Ghorepani 4hrs walking. expand_more
Walk through the Rhododendron forest, where you can see many different birds and flowers. Orchid and Rhododendron flowers are commonly seen along the trek: arrival and check-in Guesthouse.
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Trek to Poon hill and Ghandruk Village expand_more
Early Morning trek to Poon Hill for the Sunrise view and back to the lodge and trek to Tadapani for lunch and trek to Ghandruk for a night. The way is much smooth and offer the best scenic view including landscape, Mountain, Waterfalls, and local village. This is a long day trek which will take about 8 hours but worth it.
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Day 5: Trek to Pothana expand_more
Ghandruk is a nice and beautiful village in the Annapurna region. This is a beautiful village on the lap of Annapurna Mountain. The views are amazing, Village sightseeing, Visiting ACAP headquarters, and the Gurung Museum are fantastic places to visit. Trek for about 5 hours to Pothana.
The path to Pothana offers cultural diversity. The path has ups and downs but worthwhile. Chirping birds, prayer flags, local villages, Mountain views, and engraving Mantra makes your trek worthy.
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Trek to Phedi and Car to Pokhara. expand_more
Pothana is another beautiful place from where you can see the sunrise and sunset. Walk to Phedi through Dhampus village. From Phedi, we take you back to Pokhara by Car. The car driving duration is 1 hour.
What's Included
- Annapurna Conservation Entry Permit
- International airport pick-up and drop-off services if required
- Kathmandu-Pokhara to Kathmandu bus transportation
- Experienced English-speaking Sherpa Guide with equipment
- All food, lodging, and salary for the Sherpa Guide
- 3-night twin-sharing mountain accommodation, including breakfast
- TIMS (Trekkers Information Management System) permits
- Insurance for Nepalese staff
- 2-night twin-sharing hotel in Pokhara, including breakfast
- All ground transportation as per the itinerary
- Government tax and VAT
What's Excluded
- Personal expenses
- Tipping for the Guide
- Emergency Fund
- Necessary equipment
- Lunch and Dinner while in the city
- Extra night accommodation in Kathmandu and Pokhara due to early arrival, late departure, or early return from the mountain (for any reason) than the scheduled itinerary
- Lunch and evening meals in Kathmandu (and in the case of early return from the mountain than the scheduled itinerary)
- Kathmandu to Pokhara and Pokhara to Kathmandu flight tickets if required. The company will arrange it at an additional cost
- Taking a porter will cost an additional 20 USD per day (ratio: 1 porter is for every 2 clients, 1:2)
What to bring
- Four seasons sleeping bag (Possible to rent in Kathmandu)
- Duffel or rucksack bag
- Daypack for yourself
- A down jacket
- Shade hat
- Warm wool hat to cover your ears
- A pair of lightweight warm gloves
- 2-3 t-shirts
- Lightweight thermal tops
- Fleece jacket
- Fleece Wind-Stopper jacket (optional)
- A pair of nylon hiking shorts (quick-drying)
- Underwear
- Two pairs of lightweight long underwear
- Two pairs of trekking pants, preferably that zip on/off at the knees so they double as shorts
- Four pairs of liner warm socks
- A pair of light to medium-weight waterproof hiking/trekking boots
- A pair of light trekking shoes for camp/lodges
- A pair of sandals (optional)
- Medicines and First Aid Kits:
- Extra Strength Excedrin for altitude-related headaches
- Ibuprofen for general aches and pains
- Immodium or Pepto Bismol capsules for upset stomach or diarrhoea
- Diamox 125 or 250mg tablets for altitude sickness
- Small personal-sized first-aid kit with blister treatments such as moleskin, band-aids, some waterproof tape, anti-infection ointments, etc
- Miscellaneous but Important:
- Passport and extra passport photos (4 copies)
- Durable wallet/pouch for travel documents, money & passport
- Lip balm. At least SPF 20, 2 sticks
- Sunscreen with SPF 40 is recommended
- Pocket knife
- Water purification iodine tablets
- Toiletry kit and include toilet paper stored in a plastic bag, hand wipes, and liquid hand sanitiser, towel, soap, etc
Know before you go
- Make sure you have travel insurance. Your passport should be valid for six months at the time of arrival. Remember to bring a pen, notebook, Flight tickets, Visa, Photograph, and personal belongings.
Meeting Point
Global Adventure Trekking (P.) Ltd, Next to Kathmandu Guest House, Chaksibari Marg, Kathmandu, Nepal
Cancellation Policy
For cancellations upto 2 days before the tour -
Refund of 80% of the tour price.Price Details
| Persons | |
| 1 To 1 | USD 699 Per Person |
| 2 To 5 | USD 650 Per Person |
| 6 To 10 | USD 625 Per Person |
| 11 To 12 | USD 450 Per Person |
This is a private tour | |