Ghorepani Poon Hill Trek
GRADE
Classic / Easy
TRIP DURATION
5 days
BEST SEASON
January till May & October till December
GROUP SIZE
From single person
TRIP NOTES
CUSTOMIZE TRIP
On Request
Trip Highlights
Spectacular mountain scenery, villages inhabited by the Gurungs, dense rhododendron forests full of birds and deep sub-tropical valleys, climb Poon Hill, Himalayan Giants, Dhaulagiri 8,167m and Annapurna 8,091m along with a maze of other peaks, rhododendron flower in March, April and many more..
Trip Overview
This less than weeklong lodge trek in the Annapurna Foothills to the viewpoint on Ghorepani Poon Hill offers all the best of trekking in Nepal including accommodation in comfortable family run tea house lodges along the way. Enjoy trekking in the spectacular mountain scenery through charming villages inhabited by the Gurungs, dense rhododendron forests full of birds and deep sub-tropical valleys, all set below the Annapurnas with the picturesque fluted peak of Machapuchare (Fish Tail Peak) dominating the skyline. At the climax of this trek you will climb Poon Hill at dawn to enjoy one of the most spectacular mountainscape on Earth. As the sun touches the snowcapped summits the Himalayan Giants, Dhaulagiri 8,167m and Annapurna 8,091m along with a maze of other peaks slowly begin to appear, like magic, before our eyes. Rewarding treks, this can be enjoyed by every lover of nature and beautiful landscape. March, April is trekking season for those who love too see rhododendron flower.
The trek starts from Pokhara. Clients carry daypack only and walk at their own pace. Hiking hours is about 5-6 per day.
- Day 01 Drive to Nayapul from Pokhara & trek to Tickhedhunga (1577m) (B, L, D)
- Day 02 Trek to Ghorepani (2855m) (B, L, D)
- Day 03 Sunrise trip to Poon Hill (3210m) and trek to Tadapani (2595m) (B, L, D)
- Day 04 Trek to Ghandruk (1940m); at noon Ghandruk village visit or Trek to Jhino Danda (Hot Spring- 1600m) (B, L, D)
- Day 05 Trek to Birethanti (1163m) and drive to PKR or as an option transport to Pokhara are available just after two hour walk on the way to Nayapul, we can also use this option (B, L)
YOU MAY CAN BOOK EXTRA SERVICE WITH US IN REASONABLE PRICE ; BEFORE AND AFTER TREK:
- Day 00 Arrival and transfer to hotel/welcome dinner. (D)
After Trekking:
- Day 00 Drive or if fly to Kathmandu from Pokhara/Hotel (B)
- Day 00 Day at leisure/ Farewell dinner /Hotel (B, D)
- Day 00 Drive to Airport for Return flight (B)
- Trekking transport start from Pokhara
- Trekking conservation permit
- Trekking Register Certificate
- Equipped and insured trekking porter (one porter in between 2 person)
- Experienced and first aid trained license holder trekking guide
- Tea House accommodation during the trek in double occupancy
- All meals during the trek (B=breakfast, L=Lunch, D= Dinner)
- Sleeping bag (only if require)
- Government taxes and service charges
- Drinks and Bar Bill (beverage) in the tea house trek
- Helicopter evacuation/rescue in case of emergency
- Personal insurance
- Personal use trekking equipment
- Tipping to guide and porter
