Ghorepani Poon Hill Trek

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Ghorepani Poon Hill trek is one of the short and easy popular trekking in Annapurna region which is western part of Nepal. Ghorepani trek passes through country inhabited by a diverse ethnicity of peoples of Gurung, Magar, Thakali. this trek is suited for the child and old people who are interested in the easy trek. Spectacular mountain scenery of the ancient...
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Overview

Trip type
Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Strenuous
Trip pace
Full schedule

Highlights

    • Great sunrise view of the massif Annapurna range, Dhaulagiri, wonderful landscape.
    • The great mixture of different floras and faunas of Annapurna region provides you the most beautiful moments exploring the Himalayas.
    • Stunning mountains of this region like Manaslu (8163m\26781ft.), Annapurna (8000m\26246ft.), Dhaulagiri (8167m\26545 ft.) and Macchapuchrey (6947m\22793ft.).
    • Enjoy Gurung culture and their museum. Colorful villages, cascading waterfalls and lush valleys and rhododendron forest.
    • Massif sunrise view of the Himalayas from Ghorepani and Poonhill experience the different cultures of Gurung, Magar people.

What's this trip about?

    Ghorepani Poon Hill trek is one of the short and easy popular trekking in Annapurna region which is western part of Nepal. Ghorepani trek passes through country inhabited by a diverse ethnicity of peoples of Gurung, Magar, Thakali. this trek is suited for the child and old people who are interested in the easy trek. Spectacular mountain scenery of the ancient Trans-Himalayan Salt Trade Route enjoy the great sunrise views of the 8000 meters Himalayas. This trek offering the great mixture of culture, flora fauna landscapes from the low lands of subtropical to the alpine zone. View of greenery the paddy fields to the rhododendron forests. Beautiful Gurung village Ghandruk enjoy their culture, tradition and hospitality and Gurung museum in Ghandruk is the main part of the trek. Panoramic sunrise views of the Annapurna Himalayan range from Poonhill elevation 3210 m (10531 ft ). Panoramic views of three highest mountain ranges like Dhaulagiri 8167 meters (26794 ft), Annapurna 8091 meters (26545 ft). If you want to do longer trek in this region you can do Annapurna circuit trek.

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Details

Itinerary focusActive and Outdoor Sports
Group sizeSmall Group - max of 16 people
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transportAll internal ground transport included
Start CityKathmandu
End CityKathmandu

Travel Themes

  • Cultural
  • National Parks
  • Nature & Wildlife
  • Trekking & Expeditions

Destinations

  • Asia
  • Nepal

Attractions

  • Kathmandu

Activities

  • Trekking

Trip includes

    • All airport pick up and departure
    • All transportation in A/ c car, van or tourist deluxe bus
    • Three star category hotel in the city in twin sharing bed with breakfast basis & standard trekking lodge during trekking
    • Kathmandu sightseeing with city tour guide
    • Whole accommodations during trips
    • Sleeping bag, down jacket during trek, T- short and trip achievements certificate
    • Full board meals during trekking as mentioned in the itinerary (Breakfast,Lunch, Dinner )
    • First aid medicine item ,
    • Trekking permit & TIMS card (Trekking Information Management System)
    • Necessary staff, guide & porters their salary, accommodation, meals and their insurance, professional guide (for two guest one Sherpa porters to carry baggage)
    • One especial cultural show and farewell dinner program
    • Our government tax official expenses

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Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival in Kathmandu

Welcome to Kathmandu, the capital of Nepal! Our airport representative will welcome you and take you to your hotel. Then, at evening we briefly discuss the further details of the trip program. Overnight stay in hotel.

Day 2: Preparation for Trek and Kathmandu Valley sightseeing tour

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation: Overnight stay at Hotel

After breakfast we visit World Heritage Sites in the Kathmandu Valley which includes Swayambhunath Stupa / Monkey Temple, Boudhanath Stupa, and Pashupatinath Temple. All of them are very unique in i...

Day 3: Drive to airport for Pokhara

Meals: Breakfast and Lunch

Accommodation: Overnight stay at Hotel

After the early breakfast we take a drive from Kathmandu to Pokhara. During the drive we get to observe the beautiful surroundings of Pokhara valley. This scenic drive includes the local c...

Day 4: Drive to Nayapul from Pokhara (1.5 hrs) and trek to Thikedunga (4 hrs) 1500 m

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Accommodation: Overnight stay at Guesthouse

About 1.5 hrs drive head to Nayapul. This is the confluence of Modi River draining Annapurna base camp and Bhurungdi river. We follow upstream Burungdi River climbing gradually for about 4 hrs to Thikedunga. Thikedhunga is a small charming village full of lodges where we will spend the night.

Day 5: Trek to Ghorepani (6 hrs / 2,800 m)

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Accommodation: Overnight stay at Guesthouse

After breakfast, we will start our days walk with the steep climb to Ulleri village. There are about 3,000 stone steps to Ulleri village which will take about 2 hrs to climb. From Ulleri the trail climbs gradually through the forest for another 4 hrs to Ghorepani at 2,800 m.

Day 6: Hike up to Pun Hill (50 mints / 3,210 m) | Trek to Tadapani 2670 m

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Accommodation: Overnight stay at Guesthouse

Pun Hill is the most beautiful viewpoint in the Annapurna region. We will hike for about 1 hours to Pun Hill at 3,200 m for sunrise view over the Himalayan peaks. One can see ...

Day 7: Trek to Jhinu Danda(1760m) 5 hrs

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Accommodation: Overnight stay at Guesthouse

During this day, you will walk through terraces, green hills with mountain views. You will see their rich culture, Gurung people with their Typical Gurung dress on the way.The...

Day 8: View Himalayas & Back to Dhampus Phedi then Pokhara

Meals: Breakfast and Lunch

Accommodation: Overnight stay at Hotel

View the last panoramic Himalayas views and trek to Dhampus Phedi (920m) walking (4 hrs) drive back to Pokhara by the private vehicle do half day Pokhara sightseeing including Davis Fall, Gupteswori Cave, Tibetan Refugee Camp if you have a time boating in the Fewa Lake and stay in a Pokhara hotel.

Day 9: Drive from Pokhara to Kathmandu

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Accommodation: Overnight stay at Hotel

Enjoy beautiful riverside view on the way overland tour to Kathmandu relax and take a rest do some shopping and in the evening join cultural show dinner program offer by the company.

Day 10: Farewell

Meals: Breakfast

Our airport representative drops you to the airport before 3 hours of your departing time. Or you can also join another adventure trip with Sunrise Adventure Treks.

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Price per day$64
Last Updated: 5/20/2019

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Logistics

What's excluded

    • International Flight major meals in cities
    • Airport tax and monuments entrance fees
    • All personal expenses such as bar bills, beverage, snacks etc
    • Tips to guide and porter and your insurance

Accommodation

,Accommodation in Kathmandu will be arranged on twin sharing basis on BB plan except the extra cost for the single supplement (depending on the room availability) according to the choice of the standard of the hotels before and after the trekking. Accommodation during the trekking will be arranged at standard teahouses/ lodges with unheated rooms with wooden beds and foam mattresses on twin sharing basis. The trekkers will have to share washing and toilet facilities.
Requirements
Ghorepani Pooh Hill trek is considered a moderate trek suitable for those who can hike for 5 – 7 hours a day. No technical skills or use of crampons are required for this trekking. It is highly recommended for the trekkers to consult with the doctors before coming for this trekking. Trekkers who have asthma, allergy or any other diseases related to hurt, lungs should take more precaution for this trekking. ,
Travel Insurance

Trekkers need to have traveling insurance which covers the comprehensive expenses that might incur due to medical issues or accidents (this includes air ambulance, helicopter rescue, and medical treatment costs). Insurance companies in Nepal do not provide travelling insurance for the foreigners and the trekkers need to get the travelling insurance from one of the international insurance companies. Sunrise Adventure Trek will have accident insurance for the trekking staff.

Visa requirements
Visa requirements vary depending on your country of origin and your country of destination. It is your responsibility to familiarize yourself with the relevant requirements. For a handy tool that can help you quickly find the requirements, please visit this link .
Meals Included

10 Breakfasts, 8 Lunches and 7 Dinners

Age Requirements
No age restrictions
Additional Information

Equipment and Packing List

A variety of clothing is necessary for the Ghorepani Poonhill trek. While choosing the equipment trekkers to need to give emphasis on two simple aspects: Lightweight and Functional. The items should be lightweight, dependable, and adaptable to a variety of extreme weather conditions. The quality of the trekking equipment you choose has a lot to do with how warm, dry, and safe you will remain. For this reason, you have to be critical of quality and the proper fit of clothing.

Clothing

T-shirts - Hiking shorts - Undergarments - Full sleeves shirts - Long lightweight cotton pants - Fleece or wool pants (seasonal) - Waterproof (preferably breathable fabric) shell pants. - Insulated pants/nylon windbreaker - Light and expedition weight thermal tops. - Fleece jacket or pullover - Waterproof shell jacket - Down jacket - Light warm fleece hat/woolen hat - Sun hat - Lightweight gloves. - Heavyweight gloves or mittens with a waterproof shell outer (seasonal). Foot Wear - Hiking boots - Light and comfortable camp shoes - Thin, lightweight inner socks. - Thick, warm wool hiking socks Accessories - Down Sleeping bag - Trekking bag / Duffle bag ( to carry for the porter ) - Daypack ( to carry with the trekkers to put the things required during the daytime ) - Large plastic bags ( to keep items dry inside the trekking bag ) - Water bottle - Headlamp with spare bulb and batteries - Trekking Poles - Personal medicine box - Sunglasses with UV protection. - Books, dairy, pen, walkman and any other game instruments Toiletries and Personal Hygiene - Quick drying small towel - Toothbrush/paste - Soap - Face and body moisturizer - Sunblock for lips - Tissues / toilet rolls - Wet wipes - Feminine hygiene products - Anti bacterial hands wash

Season

Nepal, as a tourist destination is good for all seasons, however, the best seasons for trekking to Ghorepani Poon Hill are Spring (March-May) and Autumn (mid-Sept. – mid-Dec.). Trekking in autumn season is noted for clear weather and excellent views of silvery mountains against the blue sky. It gets colder towards the end of December. This trek can be done in any month with less focus on January and February.

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