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Poon Hill Trek

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Highlights:
Trek duration : 4 nights and 5 days.
Trek grade: Easy.
Trek start/ehd: at Nayapool.
Activities: Walking & trekking.
Trek style: Lodge trek.
Trek season: September to June.
Highest elevation: Poon Hill 3210m.
Villages: Uleri and Gandruk.
Culture: Hindu and Buddhist.
Economy: Agriculture, tourisum and service in the Army.
Ethnic group: Majority of Poon Magars and Gurungs.
Himalayan scenery: Mt. South Annapurna 7219m, Hiuchuli 6444m, Machhapuchhare 6993m, Annapurna I (8091m), II, III, IV, Lamjung Himal, Dhaulagiri I (8167m), II, III, IV, Tukche peak, Gurja Himal, South Nilgiri and Dhamodar Himal ranges etc.
$600 per person Poon Hill Poon Hill viewpoint
$600 per person Sunrise views from Poon Hill Sunrise views from Poon Hill
$600 per person Poom Hill Mt. Dhaulagiri I (8167m) views from Poon Hill
$600 per person Machhapuchare Views of Mt. Machhapuchhare from Tadapani.
$600 per person Gandruk village Gandruk village
Poon Hill
Sunrise views from Poon Hill
Poom Hill
Machhapuchare
Gandruk village

The Ghorepani’s Poon Hill is a classic short trek in the Annapurna region. This is an ideal trek for those who have a short holiday length in Nepal and want to see villages, paddy fields, jungles, Sunrise, and panoramic views of the Annapurna range. This is one of the good networks of the lodge and always fanatic views of the Himalayas from en-route of the trek.

The journey begins from Kathmandu to Pokhara by flight 25 minutes and to Nayapool by taxi for 45km/1hrs. From here, we walk a couple of hours to reach Tikhedunga and climb up stone stairs to get up to Uleri village on the first day. We can see Mt. Machhapuchhare (6993m), Annapurna South (7219m), and Hiuchuli (6444m) when you walk uphill through Banthati village toward Ghorepani on the second day. From Ghorepani, we see Mt. Dhaulagiri I (8167m), South Annapurna, and Hiuchuli.

On the third day, we get up to Poon Hill (3210m) viewpoint early in the morning for enjoying the panoramic views of Annapurna and Dhaulagiri ranges with Sunrise. It is one of the best Himalayan viewpoints in the Annapurna region. Poon Hill gets some winter snow in January and February. It is the nearest place to play with wet snow in the winter.

This trek is in the color forest because of the Rhododendron blooming in the spring (April and May). We see many kinds of birds and white monkeys (Langurs) en route.

From Ghorepani, we walk through the dense forest of Rhododendrons and Pine trees to reach Gandruk village via a different route.

On the four days, we toured the old Gandruk village and visit the Gurung cultural museum before we back to Pokhara by bus.

On the five days, we travel back to Kathmandu from Pokhara by Tourist bus.

Day to day Itineary:

We arrange the transfer from International Airport to the Hotel and give a full trek briefing.

Includes Airport transfer and accommodation with breakfast with tea/coffee.
After breakfast, we go to the domestic airport and fly to Pokhara for 25 minutes. From here, we go to Nayapool 45km/1hr by private van. We start our trek by following the Modi Khola to reach Birethati where Annapurna hiking passes are checked. Leaving Birethanti, we continue our trek by following Burundi Khola valley to reach Tikhedunga where we have a lunch break. We climb up stone stairs through the terraced hillsides to reach Ulleri village. We see Mt. South Annapurna (7219m) en route.

Includes Pokhara flight ticket, breakfast, lunch, and dinner with tea/coffee, and accommodation at the lodge.
Leaving Ulleri, we head up to Banthati. Then, we enter the Rhododendron forest and climb up stone stairs through Nangithati to reach Ghorepani. We see Sunset views over Mt. Dhaulagiri, South Annapurna, and Hiuchli from here.

Includes Breakfast, lunch, and dinner with tea/coffee, and accommodation at the lodge.
Before breakfast, we ascent to Poon Hill viewpoint 3210m to see the spectacular Sunrise over the Dhaulagiri and Annapurna ranges. Poon Hill is one of the best viewpoints of mountain vistas. Leaving Ghorepani, we head to the east by following a ridge to cross pass at elevation 3150m where we see close views of South Annapurna, Hiuchuli, and Machhapuchhare. From here, we head down through Pine and Rhododendron forest to Banthanti. We continue to walk to Deurali and descend to the small stream and climb up to Tadapani where we have lunch with superb views of South Annapurna and Machhapuchhare. From Tadapani, we descend through the Rhododendron forest to reach Gandruk village which is the largest settlement of the Gurung ethnic en-route of this trek.

Includes Pokhara flight ticket, breakfast, lunch, and dinner with tea/coffee, and accommodation at the lodge.
We enjoy breakfast with views of South Annapurna and Machhapuchhare. Then, we do a tour of the old Gandruk village and visit a cultural museum before we catch the bus to Pokhara. We arrive in Pokhara for lunch and visit in the afternoon.

Includes Bus ticket, breakfast, lunch, and dinner with tea/coffee, and accommodation at the guesthouse.
Today, we travel back to Kathmandu from Pokhara by tourist bus. It takes about 6-7 hours.

Includes Tourist bus ticket, breakfast, lunch, and dinner with tea/coffee, and accommodation at the Hotel.
Our company representative helps you to transfer to International Airport in time for the flight back home.

Includes: Airport transfer.
The itinerary can be changed for an interesting side trip while on the trek. Do you have any inquiries about Ghorepani - Poon Hill Trek? Or, would you like to see how it can be customized to your needs? DM us.

Cost & Date:

The following costs and dates are per person for online booking. If the trek departure dates do not match for you, please DM us and we will happily customize your trip on the date that you need.

If you are in a group (2 to 15 people), we offer a discount on the package.

Fixed departure dates:
Trip Date Trip Name Price Space Left Status -
23 Sep 2024 Poon Hill Trek $600 per person 15 Open
30 Sep 2024 Poon Hill Trek $600 per person 15 Open
2 Oct 2024 Poon Hill Trek $600 per person 15 Open
9 Oct 2024 Poon Hill Trek $600 per person 15 Open
16 Oct 2024 Poon Hill Trek $600 per person 15 Open
23 Oct 2024 Poon Hill Trek $600 per person 15 Open
30 Oct 2024 Poon Hill Trek $600 per person 15 Open
4 Nov 2024 Poon Hill Trek $600 per person 15 Open
11 Nov 2024 Poon Hill Trek $600 per person 15 Open
18 Nov 2024 Poon Hill Trek $600 per person 15 Open
25 Nov 2024 Poon Hill Trek $600 per person 15 Open
3 Dec 2024 Poon Hill Trek $600 per person 15 Open
10 Dec 2024 Poon Hill Trek $600 per person 15 Open
17 Dec 2024 Poon Hill Trek $600 per person 15 Open
24 Dec 2024 Poon Hill Trek $600 per person 15 Open
31 Dec 2024 Poon Hill Trek $600 per person 15 Open
3 Jan 2025 Poon Hill Trek $600 per person 15 Open
10 Jan 2025 Poon Hill Trek $600 per person 15 Open
17 Jan 2025 Poon Hill Trek $600 per person 15 Open
24 Jan 2025 Poon Hill Trek $600 per person 15 Open
31 Jan 2025 Poon Hill Trek $600 per person 15 Open
3 Feb 2025 Poon Hill Trek $600 per person 15 Open
10 Feb 2025 Poon Hill Trek $600 per person 15 Open
17 Feb 2025 Poon Hill Trek $600 per person 15 Open
24 Feb 2025 Poon Hill Trek $600 per person 15 Open
5 Mar 2025 Poon Hill Trek $600 per person 15 Open
12 Mar 2025 Poon Hill Trek $600 per person 15 Open
19 Mar 2025 Poon Hill Trek $600 per person 15 Open
26 Mar 2025 Poon Hill Trek $600 per person 15 Open
4 Apr 2025 Poon Hill Trek $600 per person 15 Open
11 Apr 2025 Poon Hill Trek $600 per person 15 Open
18 Apr 2025 Poon Hill Trek $600 per person 15 Open
25 Apr 2025 Poon Hill Trek $600 per person 15 Open
6 May 2025 Poon Hill Trek $600 per person 15 Open
13 May 2025 Poon Hill Trek $600 per person 15 Open
20 May 2025 Poon Hill Trek $600 per person 15 Open
27 May 2025 Poon Hill Trek $600 per person 15 Open
2 Jun 2025 Poon Hill Trek $600 per person 15 Open
7 Sep 2025 Poon Hill Trek $600 per person 15 Open
14 Sep 2025 Poon Hill Trek $600 per person 15 Open
21 Sep 2025 Poon Hill Trek $600 per person 15 Open
28 Sep 2025 Poon Hill Trek $600 per person 15 Open
3 Oct 2025 Poon Hill Trek $600 per person 15 Open
10 Oct 2025 Poon Hill Trek $600 per person 15 Open
17 Oct 2025 Poon Hill Trek $600 per person 15 Open
24 Oct 2025 Poon Hill Trek $600 per person 15 Open
31 Oct 2025 Poon Hill Trek $600 per person 15 Open
3 Nov 2025 Poon Hill Trek $600 per person 15 Open
10 Nov 2025 Poon Hill Trek $600 per person 15 Open
17 Nov 2025 Poon Hill Trek $600 per person 15 Open
24 Nov 2025 Poon Hill Trek $600 per person 15 Open
5 Dec 2025 Poon Hill Trek $600 per person 15 Open
12 Dec 2025 Poon Hill Trek $600 per person 15 Open
19 Dec 2025 Poon Hill Trek $600 per person 15 Open
26 Dec 2025 Poon Hill Trek $600 per person 15 Open
Cost includes:
  • International & domestic Airport pick up and departure.
  • 2 nights accommodation (standard twin bed room with breakfast) at 2** Hotel in Kathmandu. Note:- The accommodation in Kathmandu can arrange/book according to client choice Hotel type. The clients have to pay differences if needed.
  • Annapurna hiking passes.
  • TIMS cards (hiking passes).
  • Kathmandu to Pokhara flight ticket for clients and guide.
  • Meals for clients: 5 breakfasts, 5 lunches and 4 dinners with tea/coffee. Meals can be selected from menu.
  • Normal room with twin beds and sharing bathroom at lodge.
  • Nepali trekking staffs: an experienced guide and porter.
  • Meals and salary for guide and porter.
  • Insurance of guide and porter.
  • One accommodation in Lakeside (tourist center)/Pokhara.
  • Pokhara to Kathmandu tourist bus tickets for clients, guide and porter.
Cost does not include:
  • Lunch and dinner in Kathmandu.
  • Personal trekking equipment of clients.
  • Mineral water, boiled water, coke, Fanta, sprite, fresh or can juice, biscuit, sprite, beer, and whiskey etc.
  • Personal Insurance of clients (medical and emergency evacuation covered).
  • Horse renting while on the trek.
  • Tips for guide and porter.
  • Sightseeing in Kathmandu, Bhaktapur and Patan etc. Note:- Tour guide and transpotration can be arranged on client's request.
  • International flight tickets and Nepal tourist visa (you can obtain tourist visa upon arrival in Kathmandu Airport).

More info for extra cost:

Please read carefully the cost includes and does not include the above. All the meals are included with tea/coffee while on the trek. We do not include drinking water or boiled water which you can buy at the lodge; this is $1 to 2 per liter. You can take water-purifying tablets or Seripen for a cheaper solution. Wi-Fi, battery charge, and hot showers are not included. Wi-Fi is $2 per card. The battery charge is $1 to 2 per hour per device (you can take a power bank for a cheaper solution). The gas shower is USD2 to 3 per head.

We do insure for trekking staff and provide warm enough equipment. We do our best for your safety. Although we suggest you buy comprehensive travel insurance that can cover flight cancellation, medical treatment, and Helicopter rescue emergency evacuation.

Inquiry

    List of trekking gears:
    • Comfortable hiking boot. Three pairs of socks. Sandals.
    • A down jacket, fleece jacket, three T-shirts, two trekking trousers, two drip-dry T-shirts, one long underwear, a woolen/fleece hat and trouser, Sunglass, lip balm, Sun screem (50+), Sun hat, a light scarf, soap/shampoo and trekking towel etc.
    • Sleeping bag.
    • Water purifier tablets, 1L water bottle, hiking poles, medical kit and tourch light with spare batteries etc.
    • A few interesting books and a pack of cards.
    • Plastic bag for waste and toiltet papers.
    • A padlock.
    • A day bag (25 to 35L) and rucksack large enough (65L) size.

    Note:- we have down jacket and sleeping bag renting facilities for our clients. It is per day USD1 per sleeping bag and down jacket.

    The following are the reasons for trip booking with us.
    • We are registered with the Department of Nepal Tourism and have the authority to operate trek and climb in the Himalayas of Nepal. We are the taxpayers of the Nepal Govt. We are a healthy and up-to-date local trekking agency based in Kathmandu.
    • You can book the trip in minimal advance in money and can pay the balance rest of the trip amount upon arrival in Kathmandu.

      Pay method:

      Please read carefully the terms and conditions to book a package trip. Once you agree with the terms and conditions; payment is an unavoidable part of the agreement. The following are different methods of trip booking advance payments for your convince.

      1) American Dollar Account:

      Name of the Bank:- Everest Bank Limited, Thamel Branch.
      Name of Account Holder:- High Camp Trekking Pvt. Ltd.
      Account No:- 03500105200138
      Swift Code No:- EVBLNPKA.

      2) If you like to transfer the deposit by Western Union, MoneyGram, and IME, you can use our company owner/manager name:- Norsang Lama.

      Note:- Please pay any amount charged to you by the Bank or Western Union, MoneyGram, or IME for transferring the booking advance in money to us.
    • Once you booked the trip with us, trip departure is guaranteed. In case you want to postpone the trip departure date, do not need to pay an extra fee. We never let you down after we received payment. We do hard work for every single dollar.
    • We organize group joining basis trips. Our package is at all-inclusive prices (no hidden cost). We customize the trip itinerary based on your interesting side trip, holiday length, and activities as you need. Lets us know about your holiday length.
    • Our experienced, trained, and professional guide takes good care of the clients. Our guide never tired of your questions about plants, people, animals, and, of course, the mountains. You can feel the difference between having a great trekking guide through our agency.
    • We respond to every email/inquiry in less than 24 hours. You can call us anytime at +977-9841876395 (24-hour support team).

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