Ghorepani Poon Hill Trek

Trek also known as Pun Hill, this weeklong lodge trek in the Annapurna Foothills to the viewpoint on Ghorepani 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.

The trek starts from Pokhara. Clients carry daypack only and walk at their own pace. Hiking hours is about 5-6 per day.

 

Itinerary:

Day 01  Arrival and transfer to hotel/welcome dinner (D)
Day 02  Day at leisure /Hotel (B)
Day 03  To Pokhara (850m.) by bus or flight / hotel (B)
Day 04  Drive to Phedi & trek to Pothana (B, L, D)
Day 05  Trek to Landruk (1646m) (B, L, D)
Day 06  Trek to Chumrung (1950m) (B, L, D)
Day 07  Trek to Tadapani (2595m) (B, L, D)
Day 08  Trek to Ghorepani (2855m) (B, L, D)
Day 09  Trek to Tickhedhunga (1577m) (B, L, D)
Day 10  Trek to Birethanti (1163m) and drive to PKR /Hotel (B)
Day 11  Drive to KTM (1350m) /Hotel (B)
Day 12  Day at leisure/ Farewell dinner /Hotel (B, D)
Day 13  Drive to Airport for return flight (B)

Note: The trek can be operated in both teahouses and camping (tented camp) on your request. The itinerary can be customized according to your duration of holiday. Similarly hotel can be upgraded or downgraded depend on your budget. If you take flight to and from PKR, it will cost you USD 91 each way extra

Cost Include:
- International airport pickup and drop service
- Hotel accommodation in Kathmandu and Pokhara category in 3 star in double occupancy
- Welcome and farewell dinner
- Bus transport as per mention in the itinerary
- 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)
- Breakfast will be served with tea
 
Does not include:
- Drinks (including tea) and Bar Bill (beverage)
- Helicopter evacuation/rescue incase of emergency
- Personal insurance
- Personal use trekking equipment
- Tipping to guide and porter
- Domestic airport tax (RS 170 = USD 3)
- Donation to the local people

Highlights

Fact About this trip:

6 Nights hotel in KTM and PKR
6 Nights teahouse trek
 
Highlights on this tour:
Excellent landscape, ethnic group,  Rhododendron flower (March/April), views from Poon Hill, Many water fall, 3 Eight Thousander and many more
 
Season:
All year round but monsoon is wet
 
Tour grade:
EASY 
 
Group size:
From single person
 
Trip cost:
On Request
 
Departure date:
Any day during season

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