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+977-1-5319664, +977-9851029611 viewnepaltreks@gmail.comGhorepani Poon Hill Trek
Trip Summary
On Lodge / Tea House basis. Total Trip
09 / 10 days (Kathmandu to Kathmandu). Trekking grade
Moderate with high uphill / downhill walks Highest elevation
3,210 m at Poon Hill. Trekking duration
05 / 06 days (Pokhara to Pokhara). Seasons
March to June and September to early December.
Trip Highlights
- Superb wide angle of 360° views of snowcapped mountain range,
- A moderate country walk visiting traditional Gurung / Poon-Magar villages,
- Pristine lovely rhododendron forests in the shade of high snowcapped peaks,
- Fascinating views on ancient Trans-Himalayan Caravan route of Nepal / Tibet
- Stunning sunrise views from Poon hill over chain of world highest mountains
Trip Overview
Ghorepani Poon Hill Trek leads to short circuit walk around southern ridges and rolling green hills of massive Annapurna Himalaya range of mountains. An amazing country walks full of fascination where you will be bewildered by a dramatic change of temperatures and landscapes, walking from low semi-tropical full of paddy farmlands and terraces towards cool alpine areas in the shade of tall and beautiful Rhododendron-pines-magnolia-oaks and fir tree lines.
One of a fascinating walk following old Trans-Himalayan Salt Trade caravan route of Nepal and Tibet leads through our destination at Ghorepani Poon Hill Trek and beyond towards Mustang areas connecting the border of Tibet frontier. Starting this wonderful journey from picturesque Pokhara, a famous and popular tourist spot located on the laps of towering Annapurna Himalaya with serene lakes of Phewa and Begnas, truly a scenic valley blessed by the natural beautiful scenery.
The walk leads towards high hills through a number of interesting farm villages of Gurung people, and then into the cool shade of alpine forest reaching our destination at Ghorepani Poon Hill Trek with fabulous views of Dhaulagiri and Annapurna Himalaya. Our wonderful journey leads to famous viewpoints on top Poon Hill for a fantastic panorama of mountains with stunning sunrise views our highest spot of the trek at 3,210 m high.
After Ghorepani Poon Hill Trek walk leads around a deep forest and into Ghandruk and Landruk villages and ending this marvelous short adventure with a drive back to scenic Pokhara, after a glorious time in the high and scenic Ghorepani Poon Hill trek.
This Ghorepani Poon Hill Panorama Trek suitable for all kinds of travelers including family-school / college groups and corporate people, as this trip leads to moderate and gradual walks with ups and downhill, without a problem of AMS (Acute Mountain Sickness) where you can enjoy tremendous views in the comfort of nice cozy lodges around high hills of Annapurna with warm and friendly hospitality of the natives of Annapurna Himalaya.
Ghorepani Poon Hill Trek Itinerary (Outline)
Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu and transfer to respective hotels.
Day 02: Drive or fly to Pokhara 950m (30 mins flight and 6 hrs drive)
Day 03: Drive to Nayapul 1,100m and trek to Tirkhedhunga 1,450m.
Day 04: Trek to Ghorepani 2,874m – 05 hrs.
Day 05: Morning hike to Poon-Hill and trek to Tadapani 2,721m – 05 hrs.
Day 06: Trek to Ghandruk 1,750m – 04 hrs.
Day 07: Trek to Potana 1,900 m – 05 hrs.
Day 08: Trek to Kande 1,460m and drive to Pokhara.
Day 09: Drive or fly back to Kathmandu afternoon free at leisure.
Day 10: International departure homeward bound.
Dates & Price
The given cost are per person and exclude international flights. Given below are the departure dates available for online booking. If the given date is not favorable then please contact us and we will happily customize your trip on dates more appropriate for you.
We also organizes trips on small groups, so we recommend you to reserve a seat for yourself by booking with us right away. Hurry! The adventure awaits you.
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Cost Includes / Excludes
Cost Includes
- All arrival and departure transportation airport / hotel / airport.
- Accommodation in Kathmandu at tourist standard hotel on bed / breakfast basis
- Accommodation in Pokhara at tourist standard hotels on bed / breakfast basis.
- An professional English speaking government liscenced guide
- Porters (every 2 clients : 1 porter)
- Food in Trekking (B-L-D)
- Accommodation in tea house/lodge
- ACAP (Annapurna Conservation Area project) permit.
- TIMS (Trekking Information Management Systems).
- Service of trekking guides his equipment, daily wages-medical insurance, meals and transportation allowance.
- Service of trekking staff -porters their daily wages-medical insurance, meals and transportation allowance.
- Welcome or farewell dinner in Kathmandu at authentic Nepalese restaurant with cultural programs.
- Down jackets-sleeping bags (with inner linear) and comprehensive medical kits.
- Transportation to Pokhara and back to Kathmandu with deluxe tourist bus before and after the trip and Pokhara - Nayapul -Pokhara by private car.
- Trips briefing with full information and reconfirmation of international air tickets
Cost Excludes
- Nepal Visa-International airfare-personal travel / medical insurance.
- Expenses of personal nature and meals in Kathmandu, gratitude (tips) hard / soft drinks throughout the trip.
- Emergency evacuation by any means of transportation including heli services and personal medical kit.
- Early return from the trip due to personal / medical problem in this case clients should bear his / her own expenses on return from trek and in Kathmandu including expenses of accompanying guide / porters.
Ghorepani Poon Hill Trek Detail Itinerary
On arrival at Kathmandu Tribhuvan International Airport, received by View Nepal Treks staff with warm welcome and transfer to respective hotels with briefing regarding trekking, hotels, lodge on route with do and don’ts with evening group welcome dinner.
Accommodation
- Hotel (1 night)
Meals
Welcome Dinner meal is included on this day.
Morning travel by tourist coach or in private vehicle depending upon the group size towards amazing Pokhara valley transfer to respective hotels close to beautiful Phewa Lake with afternoon free for short walks.
(For flying option a 30 minutes flight to Pokhara).
Accommodation
- Hotel (1 night)
Meals
Day meal (B_L_D) is included on this day.
Morning 2 hours drive from Pokhara to start the trek from Nayapul following the old Nepal / Tibet Trans Himalayan Caravan passing farm villages Bhirtethati and Hille to reach at Tirkhedhunga for overnight stop in the comfort of nice local lodge after 3-4 hours of good walks.
Accommodation
- Teahouse
Meals
Breakfast, Launch, and Dinner meals are included on this day.
Morning starts with a steep uphill climb to Ulleri village with grand views of Annapurna South and Mt. Machapuchare.
From Ulleri walk gets better passing Bhanthati, Nagethati small villages, into enchanting rhododendron forested area to reach at Ghorepani Deurali for overnight stop.
Accommodation
- Teahouse
Meals
Breakfast, Launch, and Dinner meals are included on this day.
Early morning hour hike up to Poon-Hill at 3,210m high for awesome panorama views of mountains with striking sunrise over array of peaks, from here walk to Tadapani through beautiful rhododendron forest with constant views of the mountains.
This place in spring will be magic with wildflowers in the shade of high Annapurna Mountains.
Accommodation
- Teahouse
Meals
Breakfast, Launch, and Dinner meals are included on this day.
With stunning sunrise view from Tadapani, morning walk descends into cool forested area leading Ghandruk village, a large Gurung village around Annapurna region. Afternoon explore the village and Gurung museum or just relax and enjoy the views of Annapurna South and Huinchuli with majestic Mt. Machapuchare “Fish Tail”.
Accommodation
- Teahouse
Meals
Breakfast, Launch, and Dinner meals are included on this day.
Morning walk on downhill path to the bottom of the hills of Ghandruk and Landruk by the Modi River, on crossing a bridge with short climb reaching at Landruk village, from here walk leads on the winding trail through terraced farm fields and villages into cool forested area to reach at Pothana for last overnight in the high hills of Annapurna Himalaya.
Accommodation
- Teahouse
Meals
Breakfast, Launch, and Dinner meals are included on this day.
Morning with super walk through Thulo Kharka also called Australian Camp a wonderful spot in the midst of the forest, with short break last hour walk an easy descend to Kande village on the Baglung-Pokhara highway for the an hour drive back to Pokhara after a wonderful time up in the high mountains.
Accommodation
- Hotel (1 night)
Meals
Breakfast, Launch, and Dinner meals are included on this day.
Morning a scenic drive to Kathmandu, after a wonderful memorable trip in the mid hills of Annapurna area, then on reaching Kathmandu transfer to respective hotels with afternoon free at leisure.
(Options of flight back to Kathmandu).
Accommodation
- Hotel (1 night)
Meals
Breakfast, Launch, and Dinner meals are included on this day.
Last day in amazing Nepal with great experience and fond memories of Annapurna & Pun Hill Panorama trekking, with time for international flight, View Nepal Treks staff transfers you to airport for your final departure homeward bound or to your next destinations.
Accommodation
- Hotel (1 night)
Meals
Breakfast, Launch, and Dinner meals are included on this day.
- Trips Cancellation Policy
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- Payment of the Balance
- How to pay your deposit
- travel & medical insurance
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*NOTES
View Nepal Treks Pokhara extension program (adventure holidays) for interested people with time in Nepal.
Para-gliding, Zip Flyer, Ultra -Light flights or biking around Pokhara, short hike, rafting Trisuli / Kaligandaki / Seti Rivers, Kayaking or Jungle Safari in Chitwan.
Trip Reviews
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Poon Hill Trek with View Nepal Team
It was a great time and unique experience while we successfully complete 6 days Poon hill trek around Annapurna Himalaya and beautiful local peoples and villages. Our team was great and Our trek guides Mr. Hari probably one of the knowledgeable and skillful for the Nepal Trekking and Hiking activities.
We will come to see Nepal over again with View Nepal Treks !! Thank you for a great management.
-Anderson
Review submitted -January 10, 2017
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Friendly cheerful guides and expert staff
Amazing times around Annapurna circuit in the comfort of nice lodges on route with warm friendly services of friendly cheerful guides and expert staff.
Review submitted -June 17, 2016
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Annapurna base camp and Pun Hill trek with unbelievable views of mountains.
Certainly enjoyed this fantastic trip with cultural tour around Kathmandu and relaxing at scenic Pokhara by the lake Phewa after Annapurna base camp and Pun Hill trek with unbelievable views of mountains.
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Ghorepani Poon Hill Trek (January)
We had a wonderful time on the Ghorepani Poon Hill trek and enjoyed the friendliness/helpfulness of our guide and porters. they were all very patient and kind when we wanted to spend tome time taking pictures. Highly recommend going through View Nepal Trek
-Maria
Review submitted -January 29, 2016
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