Poon Hill trek

                                        
                                        destination
                                        Poon hill
                                    
                                        duration
                                        10 Days
                                    
                                        grade
                                        Moderate
                                    
                                        start/end point
                                        Kathmandu/Kathmandu
                                    
                                        max altitude
                                        2750m
                                    
                                        meal
                                        Available
                                    
                                        season
                                        Sep to Nov/Mar to May

Overview

Poon Hill trek is perhaps the short and ultimate trek in the Himalayan region of Nepal and also one of the most famous and adventurous treks in Nepal which deals with the panoramic sights of Annapurna, Dhaulagiri ranges and an awe-inspiring holy mountain of Machhapuchhre(Fishtail) which is situated at the height of 3210m. Poon Hill trek is a short and easy trek to the Annapurna region which lets you observe the prettiness of various snow-capped mountains, the lovely village of Ulleri, Ghorepani, and Ghandruk. Moreover, you will also get chances to happenstance and spot charming villages settled by Gurungs and Magars. You will find an exciting glance at the high mountains along the course of hiking in every corner of your trek. The view on Poon Hill bids the greatest view of owing sunrise and mountains such as; Mt. Annapurna (I), Annapurna South, Annapurna II, III, IV, Tukuche Peak, Gangapurna, Barasikhar, Lamjung Himal, Nilgiri, Hiunchuli and Manaslu range. You can find various wonderful dense rhododendron forests that are full of birds and imaging valleys make your journey more satisfying.

Poon Hill trek formally begins from Nayapul after one and a half-hour drive from Pokhara. This pleasing trace will follow the beautiful cultural village of Ulleri, Ghorepani, and Ghandruk. We will incline from Nangethati to Ghorepani and remain overnight at the teahouse enjoying the moment with singing and dancing. After waking up at the pause of first light, we’ll scramble to Poon Hill for dawn to see the natural beauty of nature over the Himalayan Mountains. From Poon Hill, we walk down to the teahouse and eat some delicious food. At that point, we ramble down to Ghandruk town which is a tremendously noticeable beautiful town of Gurung where various people from different ethnic groups gather. Here you can meet their deep-rooted and unique traditions and culture and attach with the nearby individuals. After spending a beautiful night at Ghandruk town we will follow the sequence to Nayapul and follow the land transport. We meet frequently associated trekkers up and down the route during the trek.

Trip Highlights

Poon Hill.
Beautiful Cultural Villages.
Machhapuchhre, Dhaulagiri, Annapurna.
Pashupatinath Temple, Soyambhunath Temple, Boudhanath Stupa, Kathmandu Durbar Square.

Itinerary

Day 1: Reach Kathmandu

When you arrive in Kathmandu, a representative will take you to a hotel. We will discuss the tour later. In the evening, you will be served a special dinner featuring Nepali food culture.

Day 2: Exploration in Kathmandu

Day 3: Drive to Pokhara

Day 4: Drive to Nayapul and then Trek to Tikhedunga

Day 5: Trek to Ghorepani

Day 6: Tadapani along Poonhill

Day 7: Trek to Ghandruk

Day 8: From Ghandruk to Pokhara

Day 9: Drive to Kathmandu

Day 10: Completing the departure

Inclusion / Exclusion

Inclusion

Airport pickup and drop
3 Nights’ accommodation in Kathmandu and 1 night in Pokhara (BB Plan on sharing basis)
Domestic Flights: From/to KTM-PKH-KTM
Necessary transportation cost for trekking
Tea house accommodation during the trekking including Meal (BLD with extra Tea and Coffee)
Permits, TIMS, Professional English-Speaking Guide Assistant guide and Porter (2-member 1 porter)
Insurance for all trekking Staffs
Frontier Duffel bag (If required)
Trekking Map
First Aid Medical Kit for emergency
Kathmandu Valley sightseeing with Professional Tour Guide and full briefing, necessary Entry Fees and Transportation
Pokhara sightseeing including Entry Fees and Transportation
Farewell dinner in Kathmandu

Exclusion

International Flight Fare
Nepal Entry Visa Fee
Personal Insurance (Travel, Emergency Medical, Rescue)
Meal (Lunch and dinner) during stay in Kathmandu and Pokhara
Personal Trekking Gears, extra expenses Phone Calls, Water, Laundry, Bar Bills, Battery Recharge, Internet etc.
Tips for trekking staff