Ghorepani Poon Hill Trek
A journey shaped by the landscapes, people and experiences of Nepal.
Offered by Ocean to Sky Adventure Pvt Ltd
NEPAL · TRAVEL EXPERIENCES
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Poon Hill is the perfect choice if you are a novice trekker or if you are really short on time but still want to get a real taste of the Himalaya. After a 30 minute flight from Kathmandu to the lakeside city of Pokhara, you drive for an hour to the trailhead at Naypul. A steep ascent takes you to the village of Ghorepani, ready to make your ascent of Poon Hill, possibly the best viewpoint in Nepal with amazing views of Dhaulagiri, Machhapuchhre, Nilgiri, and the Annapurna range. You return to Pokhara by a circular route, avoiding the need to backtrack and giving you more stunning views of the Annapurna massif. As this is a private trek, additional days relaxing on the shores of Lake Pokhara can be arranged before you fly back to Kathmandu
The memorable moments
Climb Poon Hill for stunning views of the Annapurna Range Stay in comfortable lodge accommodation Relax in the lakeside town of Pokhara
Journey at a glance
Day 01: Arrive In Kathmandu — All trekkers need to organise their own flights to Kathmandu International Airport (KTM). From Kathmandu Airport we will arrange a private transfer to your hotel. That night or early the next morning you will meet your local Kandoo representative and have a full pre-trek briefing. Day 02: Fly To Pokhara , Drive To Nayapul , Trek To Tikhedunga — We will take a morning flight to Pokhara, with magnificent views of Dhaulagiri, Manaslu, Machhapuchhre, the five peaks of Annapurna and many others. We will then drive for one hour to Nayapul where we start our trek. We follow the south bank of the river, passing through sub-tropical valley forests and crossing the Modi Khola on a high suspension bridge. We continue to ascend on this trail until we reach the village of Tikhedhunga where we will spend the night. Day 03: Trek To Ghorepani — We leave the small village of Thikedhungga, crossing the small suspension bridge across the deep gorge to start your steep ascent up to Ulleri. Fortunately there are steps all the way which makes this tough climb slightly easier. After Ulleri, the trail continues winding its way through the rhododendron forests, passing beautiful waterfalls and we climb up, and down a little, enjoying the views of Machhapuchhre (Fish Tail) peeking out high above the lush green hillsides. Eventually we reach the village of Ghorepani and are rewarded with breath-taking views of Dhaulagiri and the Annapurna range. Day 04: Ascend Poonhill - Trek To Tadapani — We will set off in the dark this morning to ascend Poon Hill, renowned as one of the best view points in Nepal. The trail climbing to Poon Hill’s viewpoint is steep, but it is well rewarded with spectacular views of Machhapuchhre, Dhaulagiri, Nilgiri, and the Annapurnas as the sun rises. We then begin our descent down to Tadapani through rhododendron forests with beautiful views of the high mountains and lush green valleys. Day 05: Trek To Landruk — We will trek down further through the village of Ghandruk, which is famous for its high population of Ghurkhas who now own many of the lodges in this region. As we follow the trail down to Landruk we will be rewarded with views of the Annapurna range including Machhapuchchhre, Annapurna South and Gangapurna. Day 06: Trek To Dhampus — Today we follow the contours of the valley until we reach the village of Dhampus at an altitude of 1750m. The village is very famous for its breath-taking panoramic views of Dhaulagiri, Annapurna, Fishtail, Hiuchuli and Lamjung Himal. An amazing place to spend your last night of the trek before waving goodbye to the Annapurna Conservation Area. Day 07: Trek To Phedi , Drive To Pokhara , Fly To Kathmandu — Today we start our final trek with a final 500m of descent into Phedi, before driving back to Pokhara and our flight back to Kathmandu. Day 08: Departure — We will collect you from your hotel and transfer you to Kathmandu Airport for your departing flight
What's included in your experience
Included
- All necessary transportation as per itinerary.
- 2 nights accommodation on BB plan in 3 star property in Kathmandu
- Annapurna conservation area permit fee.
- TIMS card fee
- Tea house accommodation throughout trekking period on sharing basis
- A fully supported trek with a qualified trekking guide
- Porter Salary (1 porter for 2 trekkers)
- Round trip flight tickets for KTM-PKR
- Meals on the trek
Not included
- International airfares and visas
- Tips for your guides and porters
- Personal items
- Travel insurance (you must be insured, and specifically for treks up to 6000m)
- Your personal trekking gear
- Your personal medicines or prescriptions
- Drinks on the trek
- Meals and drinks in Kathmandu (breakfast is included)
Essential trip information
Accommodation
Teahouse
Fitness & eligibility
3
Meeting point
Kathmandu
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