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HomeBehold The Himalayas From Poon Hill Viewpoint
Description
Enjoy the stunning views of mountain sunrise and sunsets on your trek to Poon Hill. During this journey, you will hike through alpine forests and cross traditional mountain villages, including the village of the Gurung people.
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arrival in kathmandu expand_more
Upon arrival, check-in at your hotel.
Hang around in Kathmandu Thamel at the main tourist place.
Enjoy an overnight in 3-star hotel (Thamel Eco Resort or The Address Kathmandu Hotel).
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Kathmandu (1320 m) to Pokhara (914 m) expand_more
Go for an early morning drive/flight from Kathmandu to Pokhara. During this journey, behold the view of green hills, beautiful valleys and some mountains.
Have the pleasure of taking in the views of Phewa Taal (lake), Annapurna and Dhaulagiri ranges.
Stay overnight in a 3-tar hotel (Hotel City Inn or Hotel Third Pole).
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Pokhara (914 m) - Nayapul (1050 m) - Tikhedhunga (1577m) expand_more
Drive up to Nayapul from Pokhara to start your trek.
Head to Tikhedhunga (1577 m.) via Birethanti (1065m.) which takes about four and half hours.
Stay overnight at a tea house lodge.
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Tirkhedhunga (1577m) to Ghorepani (2855m.) expand_more
Ascend gently passing through Ulleri (2070m.) and Banthanti, Magar villages. On the way, see the majestic view of Machhapuchhre (6997m.), Huinchuli (6441m.), and Annapurna South (7219m.).
Stay overnight at a tea house lodge in Ghorepani.
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ghorepani (2855 m)- Poon Hill (3180 m) - tadapani(2675 m) - expand_more
Early morning, start your trip to Poon hill (3180m.) to enjoy the sunrise view over Mt. Dhaulagiri (8167m.), Tukuche Peak (6920m.), Nilgiri (6940m.), Varaha Shikhar (7847m.), Mt. Annapurna I (8091m.), Annapurna South (7219m.), Annapurna III (7855m.), Machhapuchhre (6993m.), Annapurna IV (7525m.), Annapurna II (7937m.), Lamjung Himal (6931m.) and numerous other snowcapped mountain peaks.
Have breakfast at Ghorepani.
Then trek to Tadapani (2650 m.) through the deep forests of rhododendrons, bamboos and oaks. En route, one can observe waterfalls, rocks, wild animals, birds and green valleys.
Stay overnight at tea house lodge in Tadapani.
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Tadapani (2675 m) to Ghandruk (1950 m) expand_more
This is the easiest trek of all days. You have to hike through the forests of rhododendron and oak. On this hike, hear the soothing chirp of birds.
Reach Ghandruk, a big Gurung village. The village has a handicraft centre and Gurung museum. From this village, take in the views of Annapurna South, Hiunchuli, Gangapurna (7455m.), Annapurna III (7755m.) and Fishtail.
In the evening, a typical Gurung cultural program will be organized on demand.
Stay overnight at a tea house lodge.
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nayapul- pokhara expand_more
Gently descend to Dhampus passing through Pothana village (1900m.).
Drive back to Pokhara from Nayapul.
Stay overnight at a 3-star hotel. (Hotel City Inn or Hotel Third Pole)
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Rest day in Pokhara expand_more
During this day, you are free to explore the area on your own or rest after the challenging trek. Here, you can participate in adventures like paragliding, ziplining, and ultralight flight. (Not Included)
Stay overnight at a 3-star hotel. (Hotel City Inn or Hotel Third Pole)
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Pokhara to kathmandu expand_more
Ride a tourist bus from Pokhara to Kathmandu. (Around 7 hours)
While driving from Pokhara to Kathmandu, you head up to Damauli, Dumre, Muglin and Kurintar where Nepal's first cable car is operated to reach to Manakamana Temple. You can also take the flight from Pokhara to Kathmandu.
Stay overnight at a 3-star hotel. (Thamel Eco Resort or The Address Kathmandu Hotel)
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Departure expand_more
After breakfast, enjoy the free time resting or last-minute souvenir shopping.
Transfer to the airport by a private vehicle.
What's Included
Airport pick-up and drop off by private car/van/bus.
2-night’s deluxe accommodation in Kathmandu (on the arrival day and after the trekking).
3-night standard accommodation at Pokhara.
Standard meals (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner) during the trek.
Ground transportation from Kathmandu to Pokhara and Pokhara to Kathmandu by a tourist bus.
Car transport from Pokhara to the trek starting point and from the trek ending point to Pokhara.
All accommodations in lodges/tea houses during the treks.
An experienced, helpful and friendly Nepali guide.
Porters (1 porter for 2 peoples).
Salary, food, drinks, accommodation, transportation and insurance for the guide and porters.
Arrangement of Emergency Helicopter service which will be paid by your Travel Insurance company.
Annapurna Conversation Area Project (ACAP) permits.
Trekker's Information Management System (TIMS) card fees.
First aid medical kit.
Duffle bag, if necessary.
Farewell dinner in a typical Nepali Restaurant with a cultural dance show.
All our government taxes, vat, official expenses & service charges.
What's Excluded
Nepal entry visa fee (you may easily issue the visa upon your arrival at Tribhuwan International Airport - Kathmandu). It requires two passport size photos.
Travel insurance.
Food while you are in Kathmandu and Pokhara.
Alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages.
Tips (expected by guides and porters, but not mandatory).
Know before you go
To confirm the tour, please send the guide flight details and passport copy.
Cancellation Policy
For cancellations upto 2 days before the tour -
Refund of 80% of the tour price.Price Details
This is a group tour |