Poon Hill Trek - 7 days

POON HILL TREK

Duration: 7 Days
Highest Altitude: 3210m
Difficulty: Moderate
Trekking
Arrival: Kathmandu
Departure: Kathmandu
Group: 1-50
Min Age: 15+
Jan - Dec
Destination: Nepal
Best Season: Mar-May and Sep-Nov
Fixable Departure: Seasonal Month/Day
Accommodation: Lodge and Tea house

Poon Hill Trek is one of the most exciting and breathtaking treks. The evergreen trekking course leads the beautiful historic ethnic villages and a first-rate mountain scenario. Poon Hill, the best viewpoint, fulfills the dream to see a glimpse of snow-capped mountain peaks. Revel in the Himalayan subculture, which provides the lifetime experience. Therefore it is a famous trek as it is a fast and smooth trek. The path passing alongside the Modi Khola from Kyumi and leads to Ghandruk, which can also go from Nayapul.

The Annapurna Poon Hill Trek offers excursions to the beautiful lake-side city of Pokhara. And enjoys views of tall mountain peaks like Dhaulagiri (8,167m), Manaslu (8,516m), Machhapuchhre (6,993m) and others in relatively close proximity. Famous as the adventure sport of the country, Pokhara offers activities like fishing, boating and swimming on the pristine lakes of the valley. Adorned with beautiful vegetation and verdant woodlands and forests, Pokhara is an absolutely ravishing destination that has the encompassment of the trekking trail going through it. While boating, you can also see the reflection of the Machhapuchhre Mountain, also called “the Fish-Tail” mountain on the shimmering surface of the Pheewa Lake on a clear day.

This short and compatible Annapurna Poon Hill Trek presents a neat package that has the incorporation of all of the best trekking trails that are ornamented with winsome views of the mountains and natural beauties like no other. Annapurna is one of the most beautiful trekking destinations in the country.

Ghorepani is a conserved area holding the largest rhododendron woods within its acreage. Ghorepani presents spectacular vistas of Dhaulagiri (8,167m), Annapurna I (8091m), Nilgiri (6940m), Hiunchuli Himal (6441m) and more from its location. Hiking here presents highlights of 180° view of the Annapurna massif and its surrounding peaks from its vantage point. Sights of mountains like Annapurna I (8,091m), Annapurna II (7937m), Annapurna III (7555m), Annapurna IV (7525m), Mt. Nilgiri (7,040m), Annapurna South (7219m), Lamjung Himal (6,986m) and many more are majestic to look at. Moreover, the whole sight is breath-taking, when the rays of the sun hit the mountains. As well when it changes their color from ivory to burning saffron!

Cost Includes

Airport pickup and drop by private vehicle
TIMS Card (Trekkers Information Management System),
Annapurna conservation area entry permit
Three meals a day (Breakfasts/Lunch/Dinners) with three cup of tea or coffee a day,
Tea house accommodation during the trek
English speaking guide
Accomodation, Food, Salary
Insurance
Medicine for all staff, Medikit
Porter service (1 porter between 2 person basic)
Snickers Chocolate for each person during trek
Snacks as Oreo cookie and peanut biscuit etc.
Trip certificate
Member and guide
Airport Transfer
All government and local taxes
Accommodation, Food, Salary, Insurance, Medicine for all staff
Company Duffel bag and a t-shirt
Two night accommodation in Kathmandu with breakfast
Two night accommodation in Pokhara with breakfast
All ground transportation like: Kathmandu – Pokhara – Kathmandu by tourist bus/ Pokhara - Nayapul by private transportation/ Nayapul – Pokhara by private transportation

Cost Excludes

Lunch and dinner during your stay in Kathmandu
Travel medical insurance and emergency evacuation cost
Nepal entry visa fee, International air fare
Personal equipment
Tips for guide and porter (Tipping is expected), Personal expenses such as: Alcoholic beverages, hot shower, water bottle, cold drinks, hot water, battery charge, donation etc
Any other expenses which are not mentioned on price include section

Complementaries

Trekking Pole/ Stick
Nepal Sim Card
Overland T-Shirt

Trip Highlights

Panoramic Sunrise View
Stunning Scenic View
Panoramic View of Mount Annapurna and Dhaulagiri

Itinerary

Day 1Arrival in Kathmandu transfer to hotel preparation for trekking and overnight in Kathmandu.
Day 2Kathmandu to Pokhara by tourist bus and overnight in Pokhara (820m)
Day 3Pokhara to Nayapul by private transport 1:30.hrs and trek to Ulleri (2010m)
Day 4Trek Ulleri to Ghorepani (2874m)
Day 5Trek Ghorepani to Poon-hill (3210m) to Tadapani (2630m) Early in the morning hike uphill to the Poon hill to see the sunrise view and Annapurna Himalayan range include the world's 7th height mountain Dhaulagiri (8167.m) after enjoying the view downhill to the Ghorepani and breakfast, after breakfast trek to Ghandruk.
Day 6Trek Ghandruk to Nayapul (1070m) from Nayapul by private transport to Pokhara (820m)
Day 7Pokhara to Kathmandu (1336m) by tourist bus.
Day 8Departure to international airport or if you have few days extra in Kathmandu you can chill, Shopping, sightseeing, etc.