9-Day Trek To Poon Hill From Kathmandu
Description
Considered the best trekking spot in Nepal, this route takes you through spectacular mountain views along charming villages inhabited by the Gurungs & Magars, dense rhododendron forests full of birds, and deep sub-tropical valleys. Embark on this 9-day trek to admire the incredible mountain views and experience the traditional cultural taste!
Highlights
- Explore the village of Ghorepani
- Watch the sunrise from Poon Hill early in the morning
- Marvel at the beauty of Annapurna from Poon Hill
Itinerary Expand All Collapse All
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Day 1: Arrival in Kathmandu expand_more
Arrive at Tribhuwan International Airport (TIA), Kathmandu.
Meet the airport representative.
Transfer to the hotel.
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Day 2: Kathmandu Sightseeing expand_more
Start the sightseeing tour after breakfast.
Visit the Swayambhunath Stupa (Monkey Temple) and Kathmandu Durbar Square, where you will visit Kumari - the Living Goddess of Nepal.
See the legendary Kasthamandap Temple, Hanuman Dhoka Palace and many other shrines.
Proceed to tour Patan City and study the interesting arts, architecture, historical, and cultural attractions.
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Day 3: Drive to Pokhara expand_more
Drive to Pokhara by tourist bus for 7 hours.
Enjoy 3 hours of rafting on the Trishuli river on the way to Pokhara. Start at Charaundi and end at Kuringhat.
Continue to Pokhara.
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Day 4: Pokhara to Ulleri (2200m) - 5 hrs expand_more
Drive for one hour to Nayapul by private bus.
Begin your trek to Tikhedhunga from Nayapul.
After a 15-minute short walk along the bank of the Modi Khola, reach Birethanti (1065m) - a large village that has many shops and teahouses.
Continue through the village, following the north bank of Bhurungdi Khola.
Climb steadily up the side of the valley to Hille at 1495m and then, Tikhedhunga at 1525m.
Leave Tikhedunga and continue on a steep climb to Ulleri, a large Magar village at 2200m.
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Day 5: Ulleri to Ghorepani (2800m) - 4.5 hours expand_more
Trail continues to ascend more gently, through fine forests of oak & rhododendron, towards Banthanti at 2250m.
Trek towards Nangethanti at 2460m.
After an hour's walk, reach Ghorepani at 2775m.
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Day 6: Ghorepani to Tadapani (2400m) - 5 hours expand_more
Early in the morning, hike to Poon Hill.
From here, enjoy an incredible view of the sunrise and a panoramic view of the Himalayas, including Mt. Dhaulagiri, Annapurna South, Fishtail, and others.
After visiting Poon Hill, return to Ghorepani and have a hot breakfast.
Continue walking to Ghandruk.
Have lunch at Banthanti or Tadapani.
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Day 7: Tadapani to Ghandruk to Pokhara - 4 hours expand_more
From Tadapani, the trail drops down through rhododendron and oak forests.
Arrive at Ghandruk for lunch.
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Day 8: Return to Kathmandu expand_more
Drive back to Kathmandu.
Spend the day at leisure.
Explore and shop at Thamel in the evening.
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Day 9: Departure expand_more
Take a rest in your hotel.
Transfer to the airport for your flight back home.
What's Included
All land transfer as per itinerary
Sightseeing in Kathmandu
Accommodation at Standard hotels in Kathmandu and Pokhara
Accommodation and 3 meals while trekking
All meals (breakfast, lunch, and dinner)
English-speaking Nepal Guide and porter
TIMS and Annapurna Conservation Area Permit
Tea-house accommodation, during the trek
Welcome and farewell dinner
What's Excluded
Items of personal nature, i.e. soft/hard drinks, bottled water, boiled water, etc.
Medical evacuation in case of emergency
Sleeping bag and Down jacket
Personal spending money
First Aid
What to bring
- Well broken-in walking shoes
- Thick socks
- Light socks
- Camp shoes
- Down or fibre-filled waterproof jacket and trousers
- Sweater or fleece jacket
- Warm and cotton trousers or jeans, shirts and T-shirts, shorts, long underwear
- Wool hat
- Sun hat
- Gloves
- Bathing suit
- Tracksuit
- Sleeping bag (4 seasons)
- Trekking holdall or stash sack with lock
- Daypack
- Water bottle
- Sun cream
- Sunglasses
- Flashlight with spare bulbs and batteries
- Lip salve
- Insect repellent
- Toilet articles
- Diary
- Toilet roll
- Laundry soap
- Wet wipes
- Pocket knife
- Tie cord
- Towel
- Sewing kit
- Plasters
- Binoculars
- Camera
- Film
- Personal medical kit
Meeting Point
Kathmandu, Nepal
Cancellation Policy
For cancellations upto 2 days before the tour -
Refund of 80% of the tour price.Price Details
Adult | |
1 To 1 | USD 1150 Per Person |
2 To 2 | USD 995 Per Person |
3 To 5 | USD 850 Per Person |
6 To 9 | USD 775 Per Person |
10 To 10 | USD 650 Per Person |
This is a group tour |