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Nepal · Trekking
The journey
Go on a short and relatively easy trek into the Annapurna region on this 4-day private guided tour. This trek is suitable for those who do not have much time to spend but have a burning desire to observe the beauty of the snow-capped mountains.
Poon Hill is the highest altitude of this trek, situated at 3,210 m, and offers magnificent panoramic views of the Annapurna Range, including Fishtail, Dhaulagiri, and 20 of the highest mountains.
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Day by day
Start at about 8 am from Pokhara, the main town closest to the Annapurna Himalaya range.
Take a taxi to Nayapul to begin the Poon Hill trek.
Start trekking from Nayapul, the trekking entry point, to Birethanti in about one hour.
Have lunch at Birethanti.
Trek to Hille village, passing through mountain forests and rivers.
Stay overnight at a tea house.
Trekking time - 6-7 hours.
Walk straight up the face of the mountain for about 5-6 hours, eventually catching glimpses of the white snow-capped Annapurna peaks.
Trek from Tikhedhunga to Ghorepani via Ulleri, passing thousands of stone-paved steps as you ascend.
Stay at Upper Ghorepani village, which offers the best views of Annapurna South and the Nilgiri Mountains.
Trekking time - 5-6 hours.
Hike to Poon Hill to view the sunrise over the amazing Himalayas. Poon Hill is the highest altitude of this trek, situated at 3,210 m, and offers magnificent panoramic views of the Annapurna Range, including Fishtail, Dhaulagiri, and 20 of the highest mountains.
Return to the hotel for breakfast and begin the trek to Ghandruk village.
Trek through rhododendron forest and rest at Tadapani before reaching Ghandruk village.
Stay overnight in a tea house at Ghandruk. Ghandruk is actually quite a large village, and the views of Annapurna from here are outstanding.
Total trekking time - 6-7 hours.
Maximum height to climb - 3,210 m.
Trek downhill to Nayapul via Birethanti.
Drive back to Pokhara by car. (1-hour drive)
Stay overnight at the same hotel near Fewa Lake in Pokhara.
Where this trip takes you
Poon Hill sunrise, Annapurna panoramas, Phewa Lake
The route
The fine print
Annapurna Conservation Area Project (ACAP) permit and TIMS (Trekkers' Information Management System) card.
Food and accommodation during the trek.
Transport from Pokhara to Nayapul and from Kimche to Pokhara by public bus or private car, jeep, or van.
One English-speaking trekking guide.
Guide's food, accommodation, insurance, salary, transportation, and equipment.
Seasonal fresh fruit such as pomegranate, banana, and apple.
First aid kit.
International airfare and visa fees (15 days US$25 and 30 days US$40).
Hotels and meals in Kathmandu and Pokhara.
Kathmandu-Pokhara-Kathmandu by flight, tourist bus, or private car.
Trekking gear.
All drinks such as Coke, Fanta, mineral water, juice, and beer.
Tips for the guide.
Logistics
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