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Ascend The Poon Hill Trek
  • Tour Category

    Group Tour

  • Tour Types

    Mountaineering, Trekking, Walking

  • Duration

    9 Days

  • Activity Level

    Easy

  • Language

    English, German

Description

Attempt the Poon Hill Trek, a short and moderate grade adventure that takes you high above scenic Pokhara Valley with utmost views and panorama of Dhaulagiri, Annapurna range and  Manaslu peaks with towering Machhapuchare Himal known as Fish-Tail peaks.

Highlights
  • Trip Code : NHT 06
  • Max Elevation: 3210 mt. 
  • Trip Grade: Easy Hiking
  • Best Time: All Round Year
  • Group Size Min: 01 Pax to 60 pax
  • Accommodation: Tea House 
  • Start & End: Tea House 
  • Destination: Nepal
  • Arrival in Kathmandu with transfer to the hotel. expand_more
    • Arrive at Kathmandu International Airport and get transferred to hotels after being received by our guides and staff.

    • Check-in at the hotel and join in for group briefing regarding treks and other useful information, with welcome dinner.

  • Drive to Pokhara 860 m – 06 hrs ride and 30 mins via air. expand_more
    • Begin with an early morning departure from the hotel taking an overland drive to reach Nepal Mid-West at scenic Pokhara; during the six hours drive, get views of snow-capped peaks.

    • Arrive by the lakeside of Phewa in Pokhara, where many good hotels located with grand views of Annapurna peaks. (Ask about flying options of 30 mins panoramic flight to land at Pokhara from Kathmandu.)

  • Drive to Nayapul 1,100m and trek to Tirkhedhunga 1,430m -05 hrs. expand_more
    • Begin a morning two-hour drive to reach the foothills past towns and villages with views of Annapurna mountain range and Mt. Machhapuchare “The Fish Tail”.

    • Reach Nayapul (new bridge) where our adventure begins with a gentle walk through Bhirethati, and past farmlands as the walk completes at Tirkhedhunga village in the comfort of a nice lodge after a good day walks.

  • Trek to Ghorepani 2,874m – 05 hrs walk. expand_more
    • Begin the morning walk on uphill for two hours all the way to Ulleri village with views of Annapurna South and Mt. Machhapuchare; from here on a walk gets better past Bhanthati, and then on the pleasant trail within the alpine forest of oaks-pines and rhododendron trees. 

  • Morning hike to Poon-Hill and trek to Tadapani 2,721 m – 05 hrs. expand_more
    • Embark on an early morning hike to Poon Hill at 3,210 m which offers sunrise views of mountains from Mt. Dhaulagiri, Mt. Manaslu to Annapurna and as far as Ganesh Himal towards with Mt. Machhapuchare “The Fish Tail”.

    • Continue from Ghorepani to Tadapani after superb mountain views and a sunrise walk. 

  • Trek to Ghandruk 1,950 m -04 hrs. expand_more
    • Enjoy this morning downhill walk into the forest to reach a large village at Ghandruk populated by Gurung people, the hill tribe of Annapurna region.

    • Reach Ghandruk for lunch and overnight stop, with a free afternoon to explore the village and its small Gurung museum, where you can gather information about the local people and its impressive culture and history.

  • Trek to Syauli Bazaar and drive to Pokhara 3 hrs walk with 2 hrs ride. expand_more
    • Enjoy our last day of the trek, where the morning leads to a nice pleasant walk downhill towards low and warm farm areas at Syauli Bazaar.

    • Go for an interesting short drive which takes you at the scenic and beautiful Pokhara for overnight stops by famous serene Lake Phewa.

  • Drive or fly back to Kathmandu afternoon free at leisure. expand_more
    • Embark on an exciting overland journey back to Kathmandu in the morning from Pokhara. On the route, observe farm villages and towns.

    • Reach Kathmandu by the afternoon and the rest of the day is free for individual activities and shopping souvenirs.

  • Final departure from Kathmandu homeward bound or to respective destinations. expand_more
    • Spend the last day in the land of Himalayan wonders, as per your international flight time.

    • Depart from the hotel for the airport for your international flight back to home countries or other respective destinations.

What's Included
  • Airport pick-up and drop-off (airport/hotel/airport) by private car.

  • Two night’s standard selected hotel in Katmandu with breakfast

  • Two night’s standard hotel in Pokhara with breakfast

  • Meals during the trek: Your stander meals in the mountain (breakfast, lunch, and dinner)

  • Trekking permit: ‘Trekkers’ Information Management System (TIMS)  and ACAP Permit.

  • All necessary paper works.

  • The domestic airport picks up and drops by car.

  • Pokhara to Nayapul and Nayapul to Pokhara by private vehicle.

  • Domestic Flight Ticket From Kathmandu to Pokhara / Pokhara to Kathmandu, including airport Tax.

  • Accommodation In Trekking: All accommodations in lodges/tea houses during the treks.

  • Hot shower during the trek

  • Poon Hill viewpoint entrance fee

  • Hot Spring entrance fee

  • During the trek necessary toilet paper

  • Fresh fruit during the trek

  • NHL'S Dawn jacket and sleeping bag

  • NHT’s gifts, as like a pashmina and T-shirt

  • An experienced, expert, helpful and friendly guide. Porters: Experienced trekking porters (1 porter for 2 clients). And well-paid salary, food, drinks, accommodation, transportation and insurance for the guide and porter. 

  • Adventure Certificate: NHT provides Adventure Certificate.

  • The arrangement of emergency helicopter service which will be paid by your travel insurance company

  • Medical kit bag

  • All government taxes

  • Service charge

  • Farewell dinner after the trip

What's Excluded
  • Nepal entry visa fee (you may easily get the visa upon your arrival at Tribhuwan International Airport – Katmandu).

  • Your travel and rescue insurance.

  • International airfare and airport departure tax.

  • All the food in Kathmandu. Also in the case of early return from mountain (due to any reason) than the scheduled itinerary.

  • All the expenses in mountain over than scheduled itinerary (due to strike, delay or cancelled flight)

  • Extra night hotel in Kathmandu if arrive early or late departure than the scheduled itinerary.

  • All the bar bills and personal expenses (phone call, laundry service, battery recharge, a bottle of water, hot water, shower, etc.)

  • Tips for the guide and porter.

What to bring
  1. Travel documents: passport, visa, travel insurance, air tickets, voucher and passport-sized photos
  2. Binoculars, alarm clock, and torch/flashlight/headlamps, earplug and eye mask,
  3. Reading and writing materials, travel games like chess, backgammon, scrabble,
  4. Hand sanitizer, lip balm, face, and body moisturizer, lightweight towel, toiletries like toothbrush, toothpaste, multipurpose soap, deodorant, nail clippers, sanitary pads
  5. Money-cash and money bag,
  6. Sleeping bag, Down Jacket & Light warm jacket
  7. Day pack (with waist straps), refillable water bottle
  8. Sunhat, sunglasses, scarf, Bag liner,
  9. Sewing kit, knife, lighter, a small padlock
  10. Wind and waterproof shell jacket and trousers
  11. Comfortable walking shoes, running shoes and sandals
  12. Socks: thick wool blend and thin cotton to be worn in combination
  13. Lightweight thermal gloves
  14. T-shirts, trekking pole, crampons
  15. Underwear and shorts, long-sleeved shirt, raincoat.
  16. Trekking/Hiking boots with spare laces
  17. Lightweight long trousers
  18. First Aid Kit
  19. Regular medicines


Know before you go
  • Ghorepani Poon Hill Trek - 5 Days Ghorepani Trek

  • Ghorepani Poon Hill Trek a short and moderate grade adventure that takes you high above scenic Pokhara valley with utmost views and panorama of Dhaulagiri, Annapurna range and  Manaslu peaks with towering Machhapuchare Himal known as Fish-Tail peaks.

  • Low adventure and easy trek in Nepal

  • Anyone easily joins the Ghorepani Trek

  • You can do this trek throughout the year.

Meeting Point

Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM), International Terminal, Kathmandu, Nepal

Cancellation Policy

For cancellations upto 2 days before the tour -

Refund of 80% of the tour price.
Price Details
Adult
1 To 2 USD 699 Per Person
3 To 5 USD 650 Per Person
5 To 10 USD 600 Per Person
10 To 15 USD 550 Per Person
15 To 30 USD 500 Per Person
Child
0 To 1 USD 0 Per Person

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USD 699 / person