Poonhill Short and Easy Trek

Destination: Nepal
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Transportation: Private Vehicle
Accommodation: Local Mountain Lodge
Max. Altitude: 3210 M
Min. Group Size: 01 Minimum - 10 Maximum

								Highlights
								Pokhara City Tour
Explore gurung culture
Excellent views of himalayas and Sun rise at Poon hill view point. 
Enjoy natural hot spring from the paddy fields to the rhododendron, silver fir and pine forest. 
Experience country inhabited by a wide diversity of peoples
 

Beautiful and short Poonhill trek is for an experience of awe-inspiring panoramas of the Himalayas. This is a short yet spectacular trek that makes you fall in love with the Himalayas. Apart from mountain views, this trek also provides you with a lot of cultural input in the famous Ghandruk village.

Poonhill trekking is one of the most popular and relatively easy treks that meander through the beautiful ethnic villages of the Annapurna Region. Adventure trekking in Annapurna takes us through sweeping fields, verdant forests, and stunning mountain views. We experiene one of our tirp of life time in quaint and remote mountain villages. Poon Hill Trekking, also popularly known as Annapurna Sunrise Trekking or Annapurna Panorama Trekking, We get to experience some rhododendron forests, let you feel the Himalayan panorama, and provide you with opportunities to get close to the local culture.

Poon Hill Trekking is obviously best known for the views from Poon Hill and other amazing views of mountains as well as beautiful landscapes. Being popularly known as the Photographer's Paradise, you can capture some of the best snaps of the impressive Annapurna and Dhaulagiri ranges. Poon Hill Trekking offers you the striking panorama of the huge Himalayas, including the Annapurna South, Annapurna I, Annapurna II, III, and IV, Dhaulagiri, Lamjung Himal, Gangapurna, and Manaslu ranges, among others. The phenomenal sunrise from Poon Hill is just unmissable. A provocative glimpse of the high mountains surrounding you can mesmerize anyone who's a part of this awesome trek.
In addition to that, Ghorepani Poon Hill Trekking will also let you witness terraced slopes, warm villages, beautiful paddy fields, and the wonderful culture and lifestyle of ethnic people like Gurungs and Magars. Ghorepani and Ghandruk are two of the largest Gurung settlements in the Annapurna Region. There's a unique pleasure to trekking in the Annapurna foothills, along with the charming settlements of ethnic communities in Nepal.

Itinerary

Day 1Arrive in Kathmandu

Upon arrival at Kathmandu International Airport, our representatives will welcome you at Tribhuwan International Airport and transfer to your hotel in Kathmandu.
Accommodation: Self
Included Meal: Welcome dinner
Transport: Private Vehicles as per group size.

Day 2Sightseeing in Kathmandu valley and preparation for the treks

Today, you will be enjoy visiting the World heritage site in Kathmandu including Kathmandu Durbar Square or Patan Durbar Square, Pashupatinath (temple of Shiva), Bouddhanath or Swayambhunath.
Accommodation: Standard hotel on BB basis

Day 3Drive from Kathmandu to Pokhara

Take a tourist bus early in the morning at 7 am (approximately 6 hrs drive to get pokhara. We can arrange private car (approximately 5 hrs with breaks) by flight (30 mins) as per your request which will be extra cost. Arrive Pokhara lakeside and transfer to hotel. Depending on arrival time, may be opportunity to explore around lakeside. Overnight at hotel.
Accommodation: Self
Included Meal: Breakfast
Transport: Tourist Bus ( Private transport arrange on request).

Day 4Drive to Nayapul trek to Ulleri (2070m)via Tikhedhunga

After early breakfast leave to the trek starting point(Nayapul) .Walk along the Modi river valley where waterfalls and inviting plunge pools await. Ascend the steep staircase to Magar village of Ulleri from where there are breathtaking views of the valley below and the peaks of Annapurna South and Hiunchuli.
Accommodation: Mountain Lodge
Included Meal: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Transport: Private transport
Escorted by: Guide

Day 5Trek from Ulleri – Ghorepani (2850m)

The day starts with a gentle climb before reaching steep climbs of a river walk through oak and rhododendron forests en route to Ghorepani
Accommodation: Mountain Lodge
Included Meal: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Escorted by: Guide

Day 6Hike to Poon Hill(3210m) – Tadapani (2660m)

Early morning start and one hour ascent to experience sun rise at Poon Hill and the sensational views of the Himalayas. On a clear day the mountains of Dhaulagiri I (8167m), Annapurna I (8019m), and Manalsu (8156m) are visible together with the 6,000 meter deep Kali Gandaki gorge. The final destination is Tadapani for an overnight stay.
Accommodation: Mountain Lodge
Included Meal: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Escorted by: Guide

Day 7Trek from Tadapani - Ghandruk (1940m)

The trek from Tadapani to Ghandruk is a fairly easy descent through dense forests and takes about three hours. Ghandruk is a large Gurung village and has its own museum and handicraft centre again popular with visitors. Once here, there are good views of Annapurna South, Hiunchuli, Gangapurna Annapurna III and Machhapuchhare.
Accommodation: Mountain Lodge
Included Meal: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Escorted by: Guide

Day 8Trek from Ghandruk to Nayapul (1990m) continue drive to Pokhara

The trek from Ghandruk to Pothana is about six hours and begins with a steep descent following a stone staircase to Kimbu which means Bee Hive. Kimbu is located at an elevation of 1200m on the bank of the Modi Khola. Finally, the trail then descends to Nayapul.
Accommodation: Self
Included Meal: Breakfast and Lunch
Escorted by: Guide
Transport: Private Vehicles as per group size.

Day 9Sight-seeing tour in Pokhara valley

Early morning sunrise from Sarangkot and visit most of the popular tourist attractions including Devi's Falls, World Peace Stupa, and boating at Lake Phewa.
Accommodation: Self
Included Meal: Breakfast

Day 10Drive back from Pokhara to Kathmandu

After breakfast, early morning start to return to Kathmandu by tourist bus which takes approximately 6 hours or if you wish to fly it will takes half an hour by small aircraft. Drop off at hotel, rest of day to enjoy at leisure. At the evening, farewell dinner in typical Nepali restaurant from Mount Trails.
Accommodation: Self
Included Meal: Breakfast
Transport: Tourist Bus ( Private transport arrange on request).

Day 11Final Departure

Mount Trails representative will accompany you to the airport to catch your returning flight. We hope to see you again soon!
Included Meal: Breakfast
Transportation: Private Transportation

Trip Cost Details

Cost Include

Ground Transfers

Airport pick up and drop off as per program by private vehicles
All ground transfer for sightseeing in world heritage sites by private vehicle
Regular tourist bus to Kathmandu- Pokhara- Kathmandu ( we can arrange private transport as per group size as you requested)
Transport to and from trekking starting point.

Flights

Flight fare for Kathmandu to pokhara (if you would like to fly from Kathmandu to pokhar instead of drive )

Accommodation

4 nights in local lodges during the trekking on twin sharing basis

Food

1 farewell dinner in Kathmandu at local authentic restaurant
3 meals a day during the trekking (breakfast, Lunch and Dinner with tea or coffee ) for 10 nights at local lodges/restaurants as per above program

Trekking Permits & Fees

Annapurna Conservation Area Permits
TIMS Fees

Support/Trekking Staffs

1 extensively experienced and licensed trekking guide
1 Sherpa assistance guide for every 5 members (5 clients:1 sherpa)
1 porter between two trekkers ( Porter carry max 20 Kg)
Insurance, wages and incentive for trekking staffs:
All daily wages, food allowance, accommodation, flights, transfers and insurance for trekking guide and sherpa assistance guides
All daily wages, equipment, transfers and insurance for porters

Value Added Services

Welcome gift on arrival (flowers/Khata etc)
Special gifts/wishes on the occasion of birthday, festival etc..
Assistance in case of emergency (if required)
All applicable government taxes
First Aid Kit

Cost Exclude

International airfare and taxes
All personal expenses like alcoholic beverages, bottled drinks, telephone calls, laundry services etc.
All meals and accommodation in Kathmandu and Pokhara
Medical and travel insurances
Nepal Visa fees i.e. USD 25 for 15 days visa
Emergency helicopter rescue charges
Tips, gratuities, etc.
All extra services if required (except motioned in 'The Price Include' section)

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Client Reviews

Wonderful Experience

Rating: Review Date : April 30, 2018

We had such a great experience in Nepal, and a lot of that is thanks to Durga. We were there for two months for an internship and wanted to do a trek near the end of our time, so we met with Durga when we first arrived in Nepal. He helped us to plan our trek (and was very accommodating and patient when our dates changed multiple times!) and set us up with the best guide ever, Chuda. We then stopped in to see him and eat breakfast (you must go to Yala Peak Cafe!) almost every weekend and ask for advice about weekend trips and things to do in Kathmandu. He was so helpful and really made us feel like we had a good friend in Nepal looking out for us. I can't say enough about how great Durga and his guides are and what an amazing experience we had with him and on our trek!

Jillian Raghow, United States

Useful Info

What Makes This Trip Different?

Mount Trails believe in the quality services with great vlaue to our guests. Your safety and satisfaction is our concern. We are a team of professional, experienced, well trained and licensed local guides who knows the destination much better than others. Not only this but also we give benefits the local communities and helps to conserve natural resources which reduced in costs and consumption.

Mount Trails Trekking and Adventures works for social causes with some non-profit organization http://letsgocool.org concerned with environmental conservation and preservation includes Orphan children who need better education and the better life. We are supporting for the cause with some of our profits to a certain organization so that we can make their life better and bring happiness in thier life. We believe that education and healthy children make more stable and better future of Nepal. For donation, Sponsorship or any kind of Voluntourism, please contact to our orginization [email protected]

Trip Note

Meals

Your Trekking Guide will suggest delicious, hygienic and each place special food during your trip. Mountain restaurant owner prefer not to order many dishes and waste food as they would like to cater more trekkers with limited food before run off stuck. Its a week or more days hard work to porters and caravans to bring food to these places. During this trek you will usually have breakfast and dinner at the same Lodge, lunch will be eaten at one of the trail side restaurants en-route.

Accommodation

Tea House accommodation (Private rooms) are available in mountain , except for high altitudes ones where it will be just basic sharing accommodation as per group size. The lodges are fairly basic. The rooms are spare with twin beds and very little additional furniture. Blankets are generally provided. There is a large dining room-cum-lounge, warmed by the bukhara stove (an iron cylinder, fitted with a chimney duct, in which a log fire is lighted. There is normally no electric lighting in the rooms unless the village has hydroelectric power. The dining room usually hassolar lighting. Most teahouses now also have electricity for charging such as mobile phones and cameras - and there may be a small charge for this.

Drinking water

Mount Trails provides unlimited chlorine/Iodine treated water during the trek. All tea houses have mineral water and boiled water for trekkers upon additional cost. We discourage the purchase of Mineral water and bottled water while on the Trek as plastic bottles aredifficult to dispose off and have become an environmental problem

Route Map

Mount Trails offers you complementary Trekking Route map.

What to bring ?

This is a very active trip, meaning you will be on the move most of the time, so pack as lightly as possible. We provide one porter for every two travellers; your trekking gear will be carried by the porter in a duffel bag that we will provide. The maximum the porters are allowed to carry about 20 KG between 2 trekkers . Unnecessary luggage can left in Kathmandu Hotel and its absolutely free of cost.

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