Poon Hill Trek (6N/7D)
Main Info
Poon Hill Trek also known as the Annapurna Sunrise Trek starts similar to Annapurna Base Camp Trek in Nepal. Trekkers follow the same itinerary until they reach Ghorepani. Poon Hill (3210 m) is the highest altitude on this trekking journey. Trekkers will enjoy the majestic scenery of mountains, villages, forests and water resources during the walking journey. It is very easy trekking to do in Nepal. Therefore, all age categories can complete this joyous trekking in Nepal. Moreover, get the best holiday moments in very competitive rate. After all it is the short journey to abode of Mountains.
Highlights
- Short Nepal Trek Route
- Poon Hill (3210 m) Vantage Point
- Magar & Gurung Community
- Green Lush Forests & Rivers
- Panoramic View of Mountains
- Ghandruk Model Village
- Pokhara Valley
- Trekking within a Week
- INCLUSIONS
• Airport Pick Up & Drop in private transportation
• Trip Briefing, Pre-preparation & Counseling
• Office Service Fees
• All Permits & Entrance Fees
• Overnight Accommodation at Hotel (During Stay in City) Room & Breakfast basis
• Accommodation in Teahouse/Lodge/Hotel as per availability during trip
• 3 Meals (Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner) with Tea & Coffee during trip (only 1 type of meal item, for example either Rice thali set or Noodles or Garlic Soup or similar)
• Experienced Government License Holder Trekking Guide and Local Porters
• Trekking Guide & Porter Salary
• Trekking Crew members’ Insurance
• Flight or transportation charge of Crew members if applicable
• Air and Ground Transportation to – from (Ktm – Destination – Ktm)
• Additional In-trip services (clerical and personal)
• First Aid Medicinal Kits
• Trekking Route Maps - EXCLUSIONS
• Domestic Flight (Kathmandu-Pokhara-Kathmandu)
• Kathmandu and Pokhara Sightseeing
• All Meals stated other than on Itinerary
• Personal Travel Insurance; You need to get mandatory insurance to travel to certain areas of Nepal
• International Flight and all transportations before meeting our representatives
• Nepal Visa and other government formalities not related to your trip
• All kinds of beverages including water
• Wifi Internet, Hot Showers and trunk calls during the trip
• Personal Equipments
• Personal Expenses and food items beyond stated on itinerary
• Tips & Gratuities for the Trip Crew members
• Over stay due flight delay or cancellation, road block, landslide or any other causes
• Vat Bill
Itinerary
Day 1: Arrive Kathmandu
When you arrive in Tribhuvan International Airport (TIA), our airport representative will greet you and complete the formalities (Visa, etc.), you need to confirm for our agent with a display board at the entrance gate. You will then transfer to the hotel. In the evening, you will join a welcome dinner at a first rate traditional Nepalese restaurant where we get pleasure from a Nepalese cultural program and enjoy fine meal. Overnight in Kathmandu.
Day 2 : Morning flight to Pokhara and drive to Tikhe dhunga(3hrs) – Trek till Ulleri (2hrs)
We will take morning flight to Pokhara as early as possible and drive to Tikhe Dhunga once we land in Pokhara.It is around 3hrs drive from Pokhara to Tikhe Dhunga. We will enjoy the series of hills, river and local community on the way to Tikhe Dhunga. After reaching Tikhe Dhunga we will ascend to Ulleri , which is also known as the hardest ascend during Ghorepani Poonhill Trek. It is around 1.5hrs to 2 hrs of the trek . Overnight in Ulleri.
Day 3 : Trek to Ghorepani ( 5hrs )
It is a steep climb to Ghorepani from Ulleri. Ghorepani is one of the most popular villages along the Annapurna Circuit. Many trekkers who do not have enough time to trek the whole circuit visit Ghorepani to view a magnificent panorama view of the Himalayan peaks. It is actually situated the ridge separating the valley of kali Gandaki from the valley of Modi River and it is one of the highest point along the whole trek if you do not include the Thorang pass.Most of the villages are Magars. Overnight at lodge.
Day 4 : Ghorepani to Poonhill (3210 m) and trek to Tadapani (2630m)
We will wake up early in the morning and hike to Poon Hill at around 5 am and reach Poon Hill at around 1hr.It is located at the altitude of 3210m that offers the best view of Annapurna South, Hinchuli,Dhaulagiri,Dhampus Peak and Annapurna I and Annapurna II along with the most beautiful Fishtail Mountain.Poon Hill is very famous for sunrise view. Hike back to Ghorepani for breakfast and we will trek to Tadapani which will take around 6 hours of descend and ascend trek. Overnight in lodge.
Day 5 : Trek to Nayapul through Gandruk and drive to Pokhara
On this day our journey moves to Ghandruk which takes about 4 hours. We walk steeply through dense damp forest, where you may see monkeys, and continues down over a sequence of rock-cut steps that follow a leaping stream. Arrive in Ghandruk 1950m and explore the maze-like streets of this thriving Gurung settlement. After having lunch and enjoying the Gurung community we will descend 1hr from Ghandruk and reach Nayapul. Drive from Nayapul to Pokhara. Overnight in Pokhara.
Day 6: Flight to Kathmandu
Breakfast and flight to Kathmandu. Overnight in Kathmandu. Relaxation and free-day in Kathmandu.
Day 7: Departure
Breakfast and departure or extend the Nepal travel package.
Costing:
Number of Pax | Cost Per Person |
4 – 8 pax (minimum 4 Pax) | 650 USD |