Ghorepani Poon Hill Trek

This is an ideal trek for the peoples who wish to do a short trek in Nepal in a comfortable trail and enjoy the finest mountain sceneries within. This introductory short trekking in Annapurna unfolds dramatic panoramic profiles of some of the beautiful and highest mountains in Annapurna region. Along with the views of Annapurna & Dhaulagiri range, you would also be delighted to see the mixture of local ethnics, walking is through the picturesque local hills, farming lands and terrace. You would also have an opportunity to walk through the dense subtropical forest of rhododendron and Sal forest- great introductory of flora and fauna of this region.
 
The panoramic views of Dhaulagiri (8167m), Annapurna I (8091m), Machhapuchhre (6993m), Manaslu (8157m) and other numerous mountains along the world's deepest Kali Gandaki gorge from Poon Hill are majestic.
 
The trek is pretty easy, relax and can be done all through the year even in summer. Average walking is 4 to 6 hours, the highest point is only 3200m and there is no risk of altitude sickness.
 
Those who are traveling with children or the elderly trekkers can also enjoy this trekking adventure. Every spring this trek offers the grand spectacle of blooming rhododendron flowers so it is the best time recommended.

TRIP GRADE, EXPERIENCE, AND FITNESS REQUIRED
This trip is not a difficult trip. No previous trekking experienced is required but if you have, it is a great plus point. This trek is a non-technical walk. The highest height you would reach on this trip is 3210m at Poon Hill. The participant should have good health, good fitness and should have the strength of walking for 4 to 6 hours a day. We strongly suggest travelers consult with your medical doctor and take his reference before traveling. 

A part of the health and fitness, the participant must be having a positive attitude and strong determination for safe and the successful trip. 

Day 01 Arrival Day in Kathmandu 
Altitude- 1350m/4428 ft 
Accommodation: Hotel in Kathmandu
Meals: Welcome Dinner

On arrival to Kathmandu; we will greet you at the airport and transfer you to your trip hotel in Kathmandu. Time for leisure. Later in the evening, we meet and brief your upcoming Trek with us and introduce our trekking guide/ assistance team. Evening, we host welcome dinner at one of the finest local restaurant with music and ethnic dance. Overnight Kathmandu.

Day 02 Drive to Pokhara
Altitude: 822m/2696ft
Meals: Breakfast
Drive: 5-6 hours (205km)
Accommodation: Hotel in Pokhara

After breakfast, you'll board a comfortable tourist bus for the scenic journey to Pokhara, the enchanting starting point for the trek. The ride takes approximately 5-6 hours, offering breathtaking views of cascading springs, the picturesque Trishuli and Marsyangdi Rivers, and verdant Himalayan foothills. Pokhara Valley mesmerized by the serenity of its numerous lakes. As if painted by a master artist, the majestic peaks of Annapurna, Machapuchare, Dhaulagiri, Manaslu, and Lamjung Himal stand tall, creating a dramatic backdrop to this unforgettable destination.

For those seeking a quicker option, we can arrange a direct flight from Kathmandu to Pokhara (additional cost applies). This 25-minute flight allows you to maximize your time in Pokhara, a captivating valley renowned for its stunning beauty. Overnight in Pokhara.

Day 03 Drive from Pokhara to Nayapul (Trekking starting point) & Trek to Tikhadhunga 
Altitude: 1,540m/5,052 ft 
Distance of driving: 1 hr. drive 
Distance of walking: (10 km)- 3-4 hrs. Walks
Meals Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Morning breakfast at Pokhara hotel, then prepare to drive to Nayapul that continues along with the great scenery passing through several countryside villages. From Nayapul, we start our adventure in Annapurna region. The trek now continues to the warm subtropical region and follows the Modi River to Birethanti where you can see the confluence of the two rivers of Modi and Bhurungdi Khola. Here at Birethanti, we will have to check our National Park Permit, and then continue gentle walking onward to Bhurungdi Khola that have great landscapes, waterfall, high green forest, and local villages till reaching to Tikhedhunga where we will have our overnight stay in Mt. Lodge. You will have a free evening for personal visits in local villages and riverside areas as per your interest. O/N at Mt. Lodge. 

Day 04 Trek from Tikhedhunga to Ghorepani 
Altitude: 2,850m/9,350 ft 
Activities: 5 to 6 hours walk
Accommodation: Teahouse/Lodge
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

With early breakfast at lodge, we then prepare for the long uphill and start with steeply ascends on the long stone steps to Ulleri village with the amazing landscape and Annapurna Himalayan scenery. This scenery gives you inner power to climb up these steps and immerse you to walk more. After few hours of the long hard climb with several breaks in between reaching at Ulleri village, from here the path is gradual on the winding trail through the cool shade of forest and stream sound, we continue walk in the midst of the giant rhododendron forest and finally reaches you at Ghorepani for an overnight stop. Ghorepani Deurali is a busy spot on the ridge in the midst of the beautiful rhododendron forest, offering fantastic views of Dhaulagiri and Annapurna Himalayan range. Overnight at Ghorepani.

Day 05 Morning, Hike to Poon Hill for Sunrise Views & Trek to Tadapani(2,710m/8,891ft at Tadapani)
Altitude: 3210m/10528 ft at Poon Hill
Activities: 6 to 7 hours walk
Accommodation: Teahouse/Lodge
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Morning, we start our hike up to Poon Hill, one of the panoramic views of this Annapurna region.  En-route offering the glimpse of Annapurna’s walking through the pleasant rhododendron forest. Pun Hill named after the hill tribe Pun, inhabitants of Ghorepani/Shikha village. This is a wide range of panoramic scenery from the far western Himalaya of Dolpo, Mt. Dhaulagiri, and Annapurna including Mt. Machhapuchre (Fish Tail) and all the way to Manasalu Himalayan range. It is picturesque Himalayan scenery and good memorable moments spending an hour to the top. In great weather days, views from here are impressive! 


After a great time return back to Ghorepani for breakfast and continue trek to onward destination, the walk passes through the Rhododendron, Pine and fir forest with up and downs hill and finally you will reach at Tadapani for overnight at a local teahouse. This is a great place surrounding by rhododendron forest with the closest view of Mt. Fish Tail (6993m), Annapurna South (7219m). Evening enjoys sunset views of Fishtail/ Annapurna. O/N at Mt. Lodge. 

Day 06 Trek from Tadapani to Ghandruk Village 
Altitude: 1,990m/6,529 ft
Activities: 3 to 4 hours walk
Accommodation: Teahouse/Lodge
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Enjoy with sunrise views of Mt. Annapurna South, Himchuli & Fishtail while having breakfast- these three mountains are very closed from Tadapani thus you would have the most amazing sunrise view of these mountains from here at this morning. Today walk is pleasant through the dense rhododendron hill. It is all gentle descent downhill to Ghandruk for approx. 3 hours. 

Ghandruk Village is one of the biggest local villages of this area; it is an impressive Gurung Village. Explore remaining time with Gurung museum and local hillside, and visit to local houses, cultural areas. O/N at Ghandruk. 

Day 07 Trek from Ghandruk to Syauli Bazaar & Drive to Pokhara 
Activities: 3 to 4 hours walk & 2 hours drive
Accommodation: Hotel in Pokhara
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

With easy morning and breakfast, we get ready to walk down to Syauli Bazaar which is mostly a gentle walking through hillside villages with valley and landscape views in Modi River. This takes about 3 hours gentle walking gradually downhill. 

From here, we will drive to Nayapul, then to Pokhara by Private Vehicle. We will reach to Pokhara in the early afternoon so you will have almost of full-day exploration in Pokhara Valley. You could simply explore Lakeside market, Visit Fewa Lake and Boating or could also join other adventure activities such as Paragliding, Zip Flyers, and Micro Light Flight, etc. Free evening for personal leisure or shopping in the Lakeside market. O/N at Hotel in Pokhara.

Day 08 Pokhara- Kathmandu 
Altitude- 1350m/4428 ft 
Activities: 30 minutes flight
Accommodation: Hotel in Kathmandu
Meals: Farewell Dinner

Today, after breakfast we drive back to Kathmandu by tourist bus. After your arrival in Kathkandu you may have leisure time onward. In evening, we meet again, take feedback of your trip with us, and will host farewell dinner at one of the finest restaurants in town. O/N at Hotel in Kathmandu. 

Day 09 Departure from Kathmandu 
Altitude- 1350m/4428 ft 
Meals: Breakfast

Today, your journey comes to end. You will have a morning breakfast at the hotel, then free onward. If you have a flight departing today, we will transfer you to the airport (You should reach the international airport for 2 hours and 30 min before the flight departs), and our trip ends. 
 

Cost Includes:

• Airport picks up/ transfer in Kathmandu by private vehicle 
• 02 Nights 3 star deluxe twin sharing accommodation in Kathmandu at BB plan 
• Welcome and farewell Dinner at one of the typical Nepalese restaurant
• Kathmandu to Pokhara to Kathmandu by tourist bus
• 02 Nights twin sharing accommodation in Pokhara on BB plan
• Annapurna (ACAP) Trekking Permit/TIMS Card- Trekkers Security Card
• Pokhara- Nayapul and return drive by private vehicle (trekking starting and ending point)
• 04 Nights/ 05 Days of Annapurna Panorama Trekking on full board of meals (B, L, D, Tea or Coffee in cups only), seasonal fruits
• Accommodation in Trekking in Mt. Lodges &Guest House in twin share. Nights staying in Ghorepani & Ghandruk is attached bathroom/ hot shower
• One Advanced Adventures Trek Leader (Gov. Licensed, first aid and eco trained), assistance leader/s in group of 4 or more trekkers in a group, One trek porter in every two trekkers to carry trek baggage’s, all of their payment & insurance 
• AA Trek Duffle Bag, T- shirt, Trekking Maps, Adventure Certificate
• Down Jacket & Sleeping Bags for Trek use
• First aid Medicine
• All Gov. and local taxes as applicable 
• Final Departure transfer from Kathmandu at the end of the trip 

Cost not Includes:

• Nepal Visa (Could easily be obtain on arrival in Kathmandu Airport), in/out flight to Kathmandu from your homeland country
• Your meals at Kathmandu & Pokhara, except provided Welcome/ Farewell dinner and Breakfast
• Cost of beverages, mineral water, beer etc. while on trek
• Travel insurance (Must includes Helicopter evacuation and trip cancellation)
• Personal nature expenses & Tips 
• Any extending trips

OUR GUIDES, TRIP AND SAFETY
Because these hikes take you on the remote Himalayan region, it is very essential that you be accompanied with the very experienced and qualified leader for the safe and successful trip. We Advanced Adventure employee the local trek guide and stuff who are trained and qualified on the trip we worked on. Our guides are trained and licensed from Nepal Gov. certify from Nepal Tourism Board.

PASSPORT & VISA INFORMATION
Nepal visa is the easiest visa to obtain; you may buy your Nepal visa at your nearest Nepalese Embassy/ Consulate or Mission offices abroad or buy this upon on arrival to Kathmandu international airport as per your convenient. You have to have 2 passport size photographs, Visa fees in US cash & valid passport at least for 6 months valid at the starting of the trip. 

Tourist Visa Fees:
Multiple entry    15 days    - US$ 30 or equivalent convertible currency
Multiple entry    30 days    - US$ 50 or equivalent convertible currency
Multiple entry    90 days    - US$ 125 or equivalent convertible currency

Download visa form-: www.immi.gov.np 
 
GROUP SIZE:  
In this trek, the minimum group size would be two and maximum group size is ten or more on request. We can also organize private trip to solo person with single supplement cost. Else, join our estimated group departure dates available or ask us with your personal dates, we will open group date on the same date.
 
MEALS AND ACCOMMODATIONS: 
Your accommodation in Kathmandu & Pokhara will be your own. While in this trek; your accommodation is at Mt. Lodge and local teahouses. Our entire accommodation is at twin share unless stated but triple sharing accommodation is also available on personal request. 

During trek, full board of meals is provided (Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner, and Tea- Coffee). We provide you food from the local tea- house/ Mt. Lodge from en route. Breakfast and dinner is to be provided from the same tea- house/ guesthouse we would overnight but lunch would be en route in between. You will have basic choice of food on this trek. 
 
TREKKING SEASONS:
We do have two best seasons to attempt this trek to Ghorepani Poonhill Trek. We always suggest you to come at the right time of the year to enjoy this trek with best weather and excellent visibility. Below is our seasons. 

Spring: - (March, April, May) - Best warmest time to trek. Rhododendron flowers in bloom- excellent trails and clear skies, best visibility. Good Temperature, warmest weather of the year.
Autumn: - (September, October and November) - excellent trails, clear blue skies, best visibility. 
Winter months: - (December, January and February) are also good, but it’s obviously colder. You have to be prepared for this. It is up to you to plan this trek at this cold time or not.
Summer: - Monsoon, so rain and visibility can be a big issue (from Mid-June, July and August). But trekking can be done without any hesitation. Bring your raincoat.
 
MOUNTAIN WEATHER:
The weather conditions in the mountains are notoriously difficult to predict. During the day it can be nice and warm and the nights are generally always cooler. The weather you will experience at Ghorepani Poonhill is simply extreme and rather unpredictable so it is best to be prepared for all eventualities. Temperature during this trek, the expected temperature during a day is from 5 to 0 degree Celsius during the spring and autumn months. The nights can fall into 0 to negative 5 degree Celsius. However, above given chats of temperature are the expected but temperature can be different as per the everyday weather conditions of the mountain so it is unpredictable. Expect the unexpected!
 
TRAVEL INSURANCE & VACCINATION:
You must obtain personal travel insurance to join us for our Himalayan trips. You must be having a travel insurance, which must cover helicopter evacuation, trip cancellation and medical expenses. And it is suggested that you buy your insurance policy from you homeland country before travelling, as it is difficult buying local travel insurance policy at Nepal. Vaccination is generally requested to plan to your trip to Nepal but it is not a must to have thing to come, but highly suggested. Your doctor will have the information of vaccination you would require to the country you will be travelling. Hepatitis A, Japanese Encephalitis, Polio, Rabies, Tetanus, Typhoid and Malaria etc. are the recommended vaccination for travel Nepal. 
 
PACK LIST:
It is essential to have warm clothing and equipment to plan this trip. Here below are some suggestions for planning this trek to Ghorepani Poonhill. Please take it as a reference and prepare your own clothing and equipment.

Head: Sun hat or scarf, Light balaclava or warm fleece hat, Sunglasses with UV protection, and Lip balm
Upper Body: T- Shirts (2), Light and expedition weight thermal tops, Fleece jacket or pullover, Fleece Wind-Stopper jacket (optional), Waterproof (preferably breathable fabric) shell jacket
Hands: Lightweight gloves
Lower Body: Underwear (3), Hiking shorts (2), Lightweight cotton long pants, Light and expedition weight thermal bottoms, Fleece or wool pants, Waterproof (preferably breathable fabric) 
Feet: Thin, lightweight inner socks (3), Thick, warm wool hiking socks (2), Hiking boots with spare laces
Camp shoes (sneakers and/ or sandals)
Accessories: Sleeping bag rated to zero degrees F, Headlamp with spare bulbs and batteries, Small padlock or combination lock, Basic First Aid Kit, Large plastic bags- for keeping items dry inside trek bag
Daypack (you will carry your own small daypack), Water bottles (2), Hiking poles/ walking sticks
Toiletries: Soap, shampoo, toothbrush, toothbrush etc, Earplugs, Small wash towel
Extras: Camera with extra batteries and cards/ film, Binoculars, Reading book |Trail Map/ Guide book
Journal & Pen, iPod & Travel games (i.e. cards, chess, and backgammon)

BOOKING A TRIP
Once you would choose which trip you would like to book with us, write us with the information or phone us on our phone number for the trip booking confirmation. We have online trip booking option, you may go on that link, choose your trip and date and follow the instruction with information required and summit us. Once your trip-booking request would be received, we would suggest you the final trip booking procedure with advance payment of the trip. Non-refundable deposit of 20% (per person) is required to confirm a place on your selected adventure. Please don't hesitate to contact us in relation to any questions you may have regarding our trip booking Process. 

Meantime, if you any questions, Confusion, do not hesitate to write us at- info@advadventures.com Thanking you!