Ghorepani Poon Hill Trek   |  8 Days

Ghorepani Poon Hill Trek Attractions:

Superb country walks into fresh and natural environment full of views and sceneries A pleasant journey into world's largest natural rhododendron garden in the shade of Annapurna Breathtaking views and panorama from Poon Hill overlooking 360◦ snow capped peaks range Striking sunrise over world's 3 highest mountain range Dhaulagiri-Annapurna and Manaslu Short and moderate walk with daily views of Annapurna Himalaya and within cultural villages

Ghorepani Poon Hill Trek Information:

If you desire the solitude amongst the elements of nature or want to learn about the unique culture or maybe even get away from the mundane life and modern conveniences, Ghorepani Poon Hill Trek offers you all of the aforementioned experiences. Whether you are a travel fanatic or a social media queen or a sincere enthusiast yearning for new life experiences, Ghorepani Poon Hill Trek is the best option there is. With a moderate level of difficulty throughout the trek while not having to deal with the harsh nature at nights, this trek is a perfect blend of both natural proximity and teahouse stay.
Ghorepani Poon Hill Trek of 8 days begins after you land in Kathmandu. Kathmandu offers cultural and religious architectures and traditional practices in such a wide variety that you can’t help but marvel the quaint yet bustling city. Here, we visit many such places to move ahead to Pokhara, the City of Lakes. Pokhara is a major attraction to thousands of tourists all over the world. It is also home to many lakes which also help develop a sincere affection towards the city. After exploring Pokhara, our real trek begins and we first trek to Tikhedhunga and then to Ghorepani. We pass through the forested path, rice fields, and rhododendron and oak forests along the way to Ghorepani to get the beautiful view of the mountainous landscape. The trek to Ghorepani Poon Hill is rewarded with an enchanting sunrise over the majestic Himalayas which take our breath away. The Himalayan ranges of
Ghorepani Poon Hill Trek or Annapurna view trek is one of the best popular Trekking in Nepal, Annapurna Ghorepani Poon Hill Trek is also known as panorama Trekking - is one of the short treks in Annapurna region. We are one of the prestigious companies with an honorable history of providing the best services to our clients. The company has maintained its stature as one of the biggest names in the Nepal tourism industry by constantly generating satisfied clients throughout the years. We always provide excellent accommodation, transportation, legal guiding, and trekking/tour guides so that there aren’t any compromises in the experience of the clients.

Trip Highlights

  • A moderate short country walks around Annapurna Himalaya mid-hills with exceptional views.
  • In Kathmandu sightseeing tour and exciting cultural and historical place.
  • Poon Hill, for stunning sunrise views.
  • Ghandruk lovely village and the museum to witness Gurung history and culture. 

Itinerary

  • 1Arrive in Kathmandu via respective airlines and Transfer to Hotel.You will be received by our company representative at the airport will you will be transferred to your respective hotel. We meet for a short introductory briefing about the trek later in the afternoon. You will be welcomed with a dinner featuring Nepali food culture.
  • 2Drive to Pokhara 6 hrsEarly morning for a drive with scenic views along the road to Pokhara via Prithivi national highway. The drive could take roughly 7-8 hrs to reach Pokhara.
  • 3From Pokhara drive to Nayapul (trek point) 4 hrs trek to Tirkhedhunga 1,440m.The next morning, our journey continues from Pokhara with a drive to Nayapul and then our trek towards Tikhedhunga begins. The trek entails stone staircase along the Modi Khola. We pass through numerous waterfalls as we head towards Tikhedhunga. We pass through a few villages to finally reach Tikhedhunga. Overnight in Tikhedhunga.
  • 4Trek to Ghorepani (2,850m | 9,130ft) overnight in lodge - 06 hrs.The next day, we depart from Tikhedhunga and head for Ghorepani after an early breakfast. The day is quite challenging as we need to walk straight up to the face of the mountain for about 4 hours. We ascend through villages, pastures and rhododendron forests to reach Ghorepani. We are treated with marvelous scenic views of the enthralling mountain massifs like Dhaulagiri (8,167m), Annapurna I (8,091m), Machhapuchhre (6,993m) and numerous other mountains. Overnight in Ghorepani.
  • 5Hike to Poon Hill and trek to Tadapani (2,640m | 8,850ft) - 05 hrs.We hike to Poon hill early in the morning. The sunrise over the Himalayas is a heavenly phenomenon that amazes to such an extent that this experience will be forever etched in your memory. You get the view of mountains like Annapurna South(7219 m), Mt Dhaulagiri (8167 m), Hiunchuli (6441 m) and many more. After capturing these wonderful moments in Poon Hill, we’ll move towards Tadapani. Overnight in Tadapani.
  • 6Trek to Ghandruk 04 hrs Than Drive Back to Pokhara We descend towards Ghandruk through a steep forested path full of rhododendrons. The trails continue as we go through Baise Kharka and we come across the variety of biodiversity. The trail goes through steep descent and we reach Ghandruk village. Ghandruk is one of the biggest Gurung villages in Nepal and it is widely renowned for the ‘Homestay’ approach adopted by the village as a way to improve tourism in the area. You can also feast your eyes with the panoramic ranges of mountains like Annapurna South. take a Lunch Than Drive to Pokhara
  • 7Drive to Kathmandu afternoon free at leisure.Early in the morning, we fly back to Kathmandu during which we can get aerial views of various mountain ranges. Upon reaching Kathmandu you can take a rest and shop souvenirs or roam around the city. Overnight in Kathmandu
  • 8International Departure for Homeward bound.Our tour comes to an end this day. After an early breakfast and hotel checkout, our company representative will help you with your final departure via a scheduled flight.

Cost Includes:

  • Airport pickups and drops in a private vehicle.
  • Two Night hotel accommodation in Kathmandu.
  • Two Night hotel accommodation in Pokhara.
  • Teahouse accommodation during the trek.
  • All meals (breakfast, lunch, and dinner) during the trek.
  • Farewell dinner in a typical Nepali Restaurant with the cultural dance show.
  • Kathmandu to Pokhara and Pokhara to Kathmandu Tourist Bus 
  • Pokhara to Nayapul and Nayapul to Pokhara on a comfortable private vehicle as per the itinerary.
  • An experienced, English-speaking and government-licensed trek leader (Guide)
  • Porter service (2 trekkers: 1 porter).
  • Salary, Food, Drinks, Accommodation, Transportation, and Insurance for the Guide and Porter.
  • Duffle bag, down jacket, sleeping bag (to be returned after trip completion).
  • Trekker's Information Management System (TIMS) card fees and Annapurna Conversation Area Project ( permits) fees.
  • All government and local taxes. 

Cost Excludes:

  • Nepalese visa fee.
  • International airfare to and from Kathmandu.
  • Extra night accommodation in Kathmandu and Pokhara.
  • Lunch and dinner in Kathmandu and/or Pokhara.
  • Travel and rescue insurance.
  • Personal expenses (phone calls, laundry, bar bills, battery recharge, extra porters.
  • Tips for guide(s), porter(s). and driver(s). 
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    Ghore Pani Poon Hill Trek upon our arrival, we were warming welcomed by the company. Reasonable Treks and Tour owner Mr. Anil Dhungana We never stressed about late arrivals or transportation. Everyone was found punctual about time (and early in most cases). All guides and drivers were courteous, knowledgeable and professional the day trekking we had was the perfect combination of fun, educational, and relaxing. We felt we had the perfect amount of time in each place. Along the way, our travel agent was checking up with the guides to make sure everything was going well. We even met up with him towards the end of the trip so he could make sure everything went well. It was such a nice gesture and not something everyone would do. He really cares for his clients, and I hope we get to travel to Nepal or its surroundings again With Reasonable Treks and Tour so we can use his services again. Thank you so Much Mr. Anil DHungana And his Team we will Return Back next Time  

Trip Note

GHOREPANI POON HILL TREK

Sheltered by the Annapurna Massif, is the Ghorepani Poon Hill Trek harbors bewitching natural wonders and graceful ethnic communities. Annapurna, literal meaning in Nepali being the giver of food and nourishment, has civilizations that have flourished in its lush hills and the dry rain-shadow areas alike. To trek through this region is a dream for most trekkers as it combines most things they seek for in one package.  Iconic peaks such as the Machhapuchhre (6997m) and Hiunchuli (6441m)along with the notoriously dangerous and massive Annapurna (8091m) lie in this region. Dotted around the trails are villages of the charming Gurung, Manangi and the Thakali communities.

ACCOMMODATION ON GHOREPANI POON HILL TREK 

Nepali is known to be naturally graceful in nature. It's no different in the  Ghorepani Poon Hill Trek Teahouses have sprung around the trekking regions, where you go from one teahouse to the next till you complete the trek. Tea houses offer basic accommodation and meals. These lodges are located along the routes and offer basic twin rooms, attached or common bathrooms, a dining room, and the ability to use wifi or take a hot shower at an extra cost. In addition to this, there are options for luxury treks where you can spend time on wonderful lodges and mini-hotels, which provide you with the most luxurious experience if you are ready to pay.               

TRANSPORTATION ON GHOREPANI POON HILL TREK

You can take a flight, bus or hire a vehicle to travel to the Ghorepani Poon Hill Trek. The most famous starting point of any trips in the Annapurna region is Pokhara. There is an established trekking infrastructure, with easy access to start the trek at around an hours’ distance from Pokhara. From Pokhara, you have a choice if you want to start your trek right away or travel to the next destination by a vehicle. You will find plenty of buses leaving for different places every day at different times. You will need to get tickets to travel by buses in order to get a seat. After you reach the higher altitudes in the region, you find comparatively fewer vehicles.

FOOD & MEALS ON GHOREPANI POON HILL TREK

You may not get the fanciest meals as you head to remote areas, but you sure will get the fascinating taste of food and a variety to choose from even in such places. The most popular meal you can get here is the Dal Bhat set. It includes Rice, lentils, vegetables and even meat in some places. Three Dal Bhat meals a day and you are ready to go. You will also find various other food items such as soups, momos, noodles, etc. Look out for bakeries, they will have items such as bread and doughnuts.

BACKPACK LIST ON GHOREPANI POON HILL TREK

You have to keep in mind that you must carry only what is needed. Even if you have a porter, there are weight limits in such agreements. Thus, you should only care to take the essentials that will be used on your trip. The ideal backpack would consist of:

  • Proper clothing: Strong durable warm jackets, sweat-absorbent clothes for trekking, inner layers, undergarments, trousers, and socks.
  • Gears: hats, beanies, buff/balaclava, gloves, and Hiking/trekking shoes.
  • Accessories: trekking poles, sunglasses, lamps/headlamps, water bottles, first aid kits, medication tablets, toiletries, etc.
  • Additional items: snacks, electronic gadgets (power bank, kindle, tablets), game cards, etc.

You should have a proper bag that can accommodate all the necessities. If you hire a porter, you can add another bag under the weight limit for your porter to carry.

GUIDES & PORTERS ON GHOREPANI POON HILL TREK 

It is completely up to you to hire guides and porters. But it surely is highly recommended that you do so. Not only will the guide help you in the trek by leading you to your destination, but he will also be your Nepali companion for the trek.  He will help with dealings to be made in lodges, communicate in Nepalese in the villages and other necessities during the trek. The number of guides and porters vary depending on the number of guests and the amount of luggage. This may not be fixed precisely in advance due to unpredictable conditions in the mountains.

ELECTRICITY/ RECHARGE & INTERNET ON GHOREPANI POON HILL TREK

Wi-Fi is now widely available in most of the teahouses and lodges in the trekking area, albeit the speeds are lower, but as you trek to higher altitudes the speed may be far slower than what you may be used to.  The connection may also be disrupted by weather conditions. The lodges generally sell Wifi card for NRs. 350 or NRs. 500. As you climb further in altitude, the standard lodges there are very cheap, and one of the factors is they don’t provide electricity for luxuries like charging your electronics. You need to pay hourly up to 2-4 USD for that, it is advised to take a fully charged power bank so you have something to rely on when you climb higher.

MEDICAL FACILITY ON GHOREPANI POON HILL TREK

We recommend that you bring some medications that you would normally use for a headache, flu, stomach problems, and other common sicknesses along with you. In addition to this, your trekking guide will also most likely be traveling with a first aid kit. Most guides are also well versed in first aid procedure and basic medical and life aid, which they have garnered through training and experience. There are small medical stations around the villages, which can help with primary treatment.  The prominent hospitals are down in Pokhara, which you can get to through helicopter rescues if things go very uncharacteristically awry.

ALTITUDE SICKNESS ON GHOREPANI POON HILL TREK 

Altitude sickness can happen to anyone. At high altitudes, you have to maintain a slow and steady pace giving your body the least amount of work to do. Once you ascend an altitude of 3200 meters, you have to take a step further in being careful. The worst part here is that altitude sickness cannot be cured or removed in an instant. It can lead to other problems such as high altitude pulmonary edema (HAPE)! As soon as you see the symptoms (shortness of breath, fatigue, insomnia, headache, nausea, etc.) of it, it is best to descend right away. Medications such as Diamox can help you to minimize the effects of the altitude sickness. It is better to stay hydrated, get adequate rest and acclimatize to the location to avoid this sickness.

BEST SEASON TO TRAVEL ON GHOREPANI POON HILL TREK 

One of the most important things you must know before going off a trek is to know the best time to go on the trek. It isn't as easy as going off whenever you want to. The climate and the unpredictable weather during particular seasons can make a big difference in your experience of the trek. It is best to avoid the monsoon and peak winter season for treks in the Ghorepani Poon Hill Trek The ideal time to trek is considered to be around October to early December and late February to April. There is a lower risk of heavy snowfall and dangerous slippery trails. You'll find the perfect weather, dry trails and the best possible views.

BOOKING & PAYMENTS ON GHOREPANI POON HILL TREK 

You will not have a hard time finding a travel agency that will arrange for you a decent journey to the Poon hill Panorama Trek. You can schedule a trek at your choice of destination online or in person. Or you can also place your interest and the travel agency will give you the perfect time to leave for your trek. Terms and agreements applied, you will have to comply with the demands set by the agencies before booking your trip. You will be required to send necessary documents such as passports, and advanced payment for your confirmation. You can be charged a certain amount of money depending upon the agency if you want to cancel a booking.

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  • Trip Cost USD $400
  • Trip Duration 8 Days
  • DestinationNepal
  • Trip Difficulty Easy
  • Trip StyleTrekking
  • Accomodation3 Star (or greater) Hotel, Kathmandu, Pokhara and tea house during The Trek
  • Transportation: Private Vehicle/Tourist Bus
  • Meals: Breakfast in Kathmandu and Pokhara. All meals during the trek
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