Ghorepani Poon Hill Trek - 9 Days

GROUP SIZE:  
In our trip, 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.

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.

At every trip, there would be our one Trek leader and one assistance leader on each additional 2 peoples on the trek- this arrangement would ensure that even if any of our guide/ assistance guides get sick or if any travelers gets sick and need to be back or delay the days of walking, it would still works smoothly and there would not be any impact on our original trek plan. Also each two trekker would have one Sherpa helper for carrying your trekking bags. 

MEALS AND ACCOMMODATIONS: 
While in Kathmandu and Pokhara, your accommodation is comfortable hotels similar of 3 stars standard and while in trek; your accommodation is at Mt. Lodge and local teahouses. Our entire accommodation is at twin share unless stated but single supplement accommodation is also available on personal request at the additional cost of US$- 150.

In city, only breakfast is included on the offered trip itinerary but while in trek full board of meals is included (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. 

Foods provided are depends on the availability of the Mt. lodges we would be staying but in general, you can have Nepalese foods (Dal Bhat), Tibetan fried bread, various soups, Momo’s (steamed dumplings), potatoes, pastas and even a version of pizza!  So, over all you have a different choice of food on trek.

TREKKING SEASONS:
We do have two best seasons to attempt this trek to Ghorepani Poon Hill. As this trip is a big trip to you, we always suggest you to come at the right time of the year as far as possible. 

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: - (Mid 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 on Annapurna Panorama is simply extreme and rather unpredictable so it is best to be prepared for all eventualities. Temperature during the trek to Annapurna Panorama, the expected temperature during a day is from 10- 20 degree Celsius during the monsoon and spring months and 5 to 15 degree Celsius during the autumn months. The nights can fall into 0 to -2. 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!

ACCLIMATIZATION:
There is no way to prepare for altitude other than to spend time at altitude. Being in very good physical condition will help ameliorate some of the exhaustion that people often feel, but it will not prevent altitude caused medical problems such as Acute Mountain Sickness. This itinerary was designed with a high degree of awareness of AMS (Acute Mountain Sickness) in mind and to ensure a comfortable and safe adventure trek in the Himalayas. Staying well hydrated and getting plenty of rest may help. The maximum elevation of this trek will be reached at Poon Hill at altitude of 3,210m/ 10,528ft above sea level. Since this altitude range is a moderate of altitude, it is not considered a high-risk zone for AMS. 

Communication Facilities on This Trek:
These days, there are enough communication facilities on this trek, most of the local villages has local telephone booth phone thus if required, you can easily communicate with your friends and family. Nowadays, during the clear days, reception of Nepalese cell phones is on throughout the trail, your guide will have Cell phone on the trip. At this trek, every place you will stay has a local telephone booth and local cell phone is working. At Ghorepani and Ghandruk, there are email and Internet facilities as well. 

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. Nationals of SAARC countries and China do not need visa when visiting Nepal. As per this rule, Indian nationals do not require visa. Currently, foreign national can obtain Nepalese visa from the following border.

•    Tribhuvan International Airport, Kathmandu
•    Kakarvitta, Jhapa (Eastern Nepal)
•    Birganj, Parsa (Central Nepal)
•    Kodari, Sindhupalchowk (Northern Border)
•    Belhiya, Bhairahawa (Rupandehi, Western Nepal)
•    Jamuna, Nepalgunj (Banke, Mid-Western Nepal)
•    Mohana, Dhangadhi (Kailali, Far Western Nepal)
•    Gaddachauki, Mahendranagar (Kanchanpur, Far Western Nepal)

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 

TRAIN YOURSELF
This trip requires walking on altitude of 3210m from sea level for the duration of 5 to 6 days. So if possible, you should be preparing for this trek before reaching to join us at our trek date at Kathmandu. Otherwise, it is not a concern. The best preparation you can do is to hike, even if it is under gym conditions. Running will help your stamina but does not fully prepare your muscles for a strenuous hike. Go for walks. It is advisable to go for frequent walks, which should include some uphill and downhill sections if possible in your surroundings. Take your daypack with you with at least a weight of three kilograms or more. This will simulate the conditions you will encounter while on your trekking with us. Join a gymnasium. Ask your gym instructor to work out a fitness program that consists of progressive resistance exercises. An experienced instructor will be able to tailor a safe exercise regime based on your age, condition and strength. Work with a schedule those progresses to higher resistance or weights as you develop your fitness.

VISIT YOUR MEDICAL DOCTOR:
Please do visit your medical doctor, consult him before heading to such altitude trekking destination.  Those who have a problem of heart, lung, respiratory or blood should talk with their medical doctor and take his reference and report us before planning this trip with us. We deserve not to take those on our trip who are having such medical conditions. However for this trek, it is not a big concern.

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 trip to Annapurna Panorama Trek. 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)

RESPONSIBLE TRAVEL
Advanced Adventures is committed to Responsible Travel and true sustainability. It was a commitment formed when the company was established, and today, in the face of a multitude of threats to the environment, our commitment is stronger than ever. We aim to ensure that our destinations retain their natural character and cultural diversity for future generations as it is. This vision can only be achieved with the support of all of our travelers and our team effort. We encourage our customers to be sensitive when it comes to photography and dress code, urging travelers to respect difference, privacy, and modesty.  We also consider the effects of tourism on our destinations and promote responsible travel on our trips. We care for the proper wages and proper working conditions for our porters and mountain guides who work with us for our entire trips. In addition, Advanced Adventures is also working to support rural Himalayan community with coordination with Pioneer Foundation Nepal- www.pfnepal.org, which is non- profitable organization that carries social projects in rural mountains/ Himalayan community in Gorkha, which is one of the rural communities in the country. 

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!