Ghorepani Poonhill Trek
Poon Hill Trekking
Ghorepani Poon Hill Trekking A.K.A., Annapurna Panorama Trekking, is relatively most popular short trekking destination in Nepal; Poon-hill which is the best view point of whole Annapurna range is one of the regular trekking trails, north-west of the beautiful town of Pokhara.
Poon-Hill is rich of concealed treasure of Nepalese culture and tradition. The most suitable time to hike to Poon-Hill is during sunrise. On a Trekking to Poon-Hill one can observe the entire mountain ranges i.e. Annapurna I( 8091 meters ) Dhaulagiri (8,167m) and Manaslu (8,163m.); covering red and pink rays of the Sun in full bloom at the Sunset and Sunrise.
Poon Hill Trekking is suitable to those who loves hiking and have limited days, or to those who wants to feel the mountains with comparatively less physical afford.
This Trip can be done with minimum 4 days from Kathmandu to Kathmandu with drive in and out till Ghandruk and two days hike where as the standard itinerary will be of 7 days.
Let us design the best itinerary as per your time availability.
What’s Included
- Pickups and drops from hotels and airport
- Breakfast in Kathmandu and Pokhara. All meals during the trek
- All land transportation and flight as per itinerary.
- An experienced English-speaking trek leader, trekking guide & porters,
- All necessary paper work and permits (ACAP, TIMS)
- A comprehensive medical kit
- All government and local taxes
What Is Not Included
- Nepalese visa fee
- International airfare to and from Kathmandu
- Excess baggage charges
- Lunch and dinner in Kathmandu and/or Pokhara
- Extra night accommodation in Kathmandu and Pokhara in case of early arrival, late departure, and early return from the mountain (due to any reason) than the scheduled itinerary
- Travel and rescue insurance
- Personal expenses (phone calls, laundry, bar bills, battery recharge, extra porters, bottle or boiled water, shower etc.)
- Tips for guides and porters
Detail Itinerary
Arrival at Tribhuvan International Airport at Kathmandu. The representative from Home Of Treks will pick you up and transfer to your accommodation. Depending upon flight time we will conduct your tour briefing in the evening..
On this day you will be transferred to Nayapul by tourist bus (a small city in western region of Nepal) from where your trekking start and Trek to Birethanti which will be around 1 hours trek depend upon your speed..
After Breakfast in Birethanti we will continue our trek to Ulleri. During our trek we will be facing river crossings and small villages. Overnight at Ulleri at tea House (Guest House). Briefing about your next day..
The Treks continue to Ghorepani (2800 meters) where you will be spending your night. After reaching to Ghorepani we will check in our guest house, Dinner in the guest house and Briefing about the next day trip ..
The final destination has come: Early morning wake up and trek to Poon Hill ( 3200 meters ) to glance the sun coming over Annapurna Ranges. You will be able to see close view of Annapurna , Machhapuchre , Dhaulagiri on west, and many others peaks.. Return for breakfast to guest house before we head back to Tadapani. Over night at tadapani.
We wake up in morning and begin our day with breakfast. We continue 3 hrs of easy walk through forest of oak, rhododendron and other alpine flowers will take us to Ghandruk. Ghandruk is the large Gurung village. And we drive to pokhara which takes approx 3 hours.
After completion of your trekking period we will show you around the beautiful Pokhara valley. The words are always incomplete to describe this city with lakes, caves, temples and many more extra activities to do like Bungy Jumping, Para Gliding, Zip Liner, and many more.
Our tour will be focus on Places including Fewa lake, Bindyabasini Temple, Davis Fall, Mahendra Cave , Bat Cave , Gupteshwor Cave, and obviously World Peace pagoda.
Early in the morning we will be driving back to Kathmandu which will be around 6 hours by bus depending upon the traffic conditions,.. Hotel Check in and Farewell dinner in the Evening.
This is the day we will drop you to the International airport, You will be flying back home with sweet memories to share to your family, friends, and the loved ones..