Ghorepani Poon Hill Trek: a classic trek in Nepal

Kathmandu, Nepal
Duration9 days
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
Instant confirmationYour booking is confirmed right away
TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish
Group sizeUp to 15 travelers
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

Ghorepani Poonhill Trekking, also popularly known as Annapurna Sunrise Trekking, or Annapurna Panorama Trekking, is one of the most popular and relatively easy treks that meander through the beautiful ethnic villages of Annapurna Region. Invigorating through some rhododendron forests, Poonhill Trekking in Nepal will let you feel the Himalayan Panorama while providing you the opportunities to get close to the local Culture. However, Ghorepani Poon Hill Trek is obviously best known for the views from Poonhill. Being popularly known as the Photographer's Paradise, you can capture some of the best snaps of impressive Annapurna and Dhaulagiri ranges. Poonhill offers you the striking panorama of huge Himalayas including Annapurna South, Annapurna I, Annapurna II, III, and IV, Dhaulagiri, Lamjung Himal, Gangapurna, and Manaslu ranges among few others. The phenomenal sunrise from Poon Hill is just unmissable.

What's included

  • Cost Includes
  • First Aid kit above 6 pax Compulsory from Agency
  • Airport & trailhead transfers
  • An English speaking Guide, Guide salary & insurance during the trekking
  • Necessary Porter 1: 2 (one porter for two Guest) the porter will carry (30KG in maximum) your luggage during the trek
  • 3 meals per day during the trek (Breakfast Lunch & Dinner) including Tea or coffee
  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Breakfast
  • 2 night’s Hotel in Kathmandu on B&B, Accommodation on Guest House (Lodge) during the trekking
  • Annapurna Conservation Area Entry fee and all permits, applicable local taxel
  • Trekking equipment any type of personal expenses
  • Alcoholic Beverage drinks, phone and Laundry
  • Emergency Rescue and Travel Insurance, Trip Cancellation cost accident or Health, Loss Theft or Damage and personal effects.
  • Entrance Fees any kind of Temples, Monastery etc
  • Tips and Gratuities
  • Extra services, and Anything not mentioned in inclusion list

What to expect

Day 1: Day 1: Arrival In Tribhuban International Airport Kathmandu
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    Arrival in Kathmandu.
Day 2: Kathmandu To Pokhara drive by tourist bus
  1. Pokhara Lakeside
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    Drive to Pokhara from Kathmandu in the Tourist Bus. Pokhara lies 200 Km far from Kathmandu and it takes 7-8 hours drive. Overnight in Pokhara
Day 3: Pokhara to Nayapul by drive and trek to Tikhedhunga
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    After breakfast at the hotel, You’ll be escorted to Nayapul (1070m) following the cultivated rice paddy fields, small Nepalese settlements, rivers and the lush green hills around. The walk starts from Nayapul exploring the greenery, culturally rich and diverse valley, terraced green harvest lands along the way.
Day 4: Trek from Tikhedhunga to Ghorepani 6-7 hrs
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    After mouth-watering breakfast at the Guesthouse (known as tea house), we will start the trek through the trails that go up the hills observing the lush greenery, blooming Rhododendrons, and cultural village. The first part of the trail is the climb of 3200 of the stone staircase after which we will gently climb upward to reach for lunch in Banthanti. We will continue our gentle walk through the rhododendron forests to reach Ghorepani where you will be rewarded with the picturesque close up the view of the Annapurna south (7219m), Dhaulagiri (8172m) and their neighboring mountains.
Day 5: Ghorepani to Poon Hill (3210 m.) to Ghorepani to Tandapani
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    Early in the morning at 4:30 we will hike to Poon Hill, the highlights of the trip, enjoy panoramic sunrise views of the Dhaulagiri, Annapurna l, ll, lll, lV, south, Machhapuchhare and more than 10 mountains. Enjoy the stunning views for once in your life and then trek down to lodge for breakfast.
Day 6: Trek form Tandapani to Ghandruk
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    Tandapani to Ghandruk is the best trekking junction of the Annapurna Region. The traveling around the ethnic Gurung Village nestled in the lap of a hill overlooking the prolific Mountains is an amazing feeling. The cultural shows and Gurung Museums in the ethnic tribal village would be amazing.
Day 7: Ghandruk to Nayapul to Pokhara
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    Ghandruk to Nayapul to Pokhara
Day 8: Drive back to Kathmandu by Tourist Bus
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    Drive back to Kathmandu by Tourist Bus and visit the Thamel Street for a souvenir shopping
Day 9: Transfer to Airport and departure to your next destination
  1. Pokhara Lakeside
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    visit the Thamel street for souvenir shopping

Meeting and pickup

Pickup details

We pick up travelers from Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu.

Additional information

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Dress code is formal, kindly make sure of packing warm clothes such as Down jacket, Sleeping bag, full sleeve, warm hat, sun glasses, gloves, warm socks, trekking boot, slipper, thermal under garments, fleece jacket, water bottle, day bag, goretex jacket, sun/cold creams, head light etc.
  • Persons with back problem are not recommended to take participate
  • Participants with heart complaints or other serious medical conditions are requested not to take part.
  • This trekking package is not recommended for pregnant women
  • A moderate grade of trekking
  • This destination and trail is not accessible for wheel chair users.
  • Passport name, number, expiry and country is required at time of booking for all participants
  • A current valid passport is required on the day of travel
  • Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
  • If canceled due to bad weather, you will be given the option of an alternative date or alternate destination of same value

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