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9-Day Trek To Poon Hill From Kathmandu
  • Tour Category

    Group Tour

  • Tour Types

    Nature, Trekking, Sightseeing

  • Duration

    9 Days

  • Activity Level

    Hard

  • Language

    English, French

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
  • Day 1: Arrival in Kathmandu expand_more
    • Arrive at Tribhuwan International Airport (TIA), Kathmandu.

    • Meet the airport representative.

    • Transfer to the hotel.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • Day 8: Return to Kathmandu expand_more
    • Drive back to Kathmandu. 

    • Spend the day at leisure.

    • Explore and shop at Thamel in the evening.

  • 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

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USD 1150 / person