The trek to Poon Hill - Ghorepani which is located in Annapurna region, is truly called as all the best of the trekking in Nepal . The trek offers the spectacular mountain scenery along with charming villages inhabited particularly by the Gurungs & Magars, dense rhododendron forests full of birds and deep sub-tropical valleys, all set below the Annapurnas with the picturesque peak of Machhapuchhare (Fishtail Peak) dominating the skyline.
One of the important highlight of this trek is to make climb on Poon Hill, possibly the most spectacular mountain scapes on Earth. When sun rises, it touches the snow-capped summits the Himalayan giants, Dhaulagiri (8,167m) and Annapurna (8,091m) along with a maze of other peaks, there gradually appear, just like magic that your eye could not believe. Besides, during journey, you are rewarded by the natural beauties in your each & every footsteps.
Annapurna areas Trekking gives dream of Shangri -La it is very popular Trekking trails in the world and Annapurna conservation area project (ACAP) will take care and developing areas and people of Annapurna Trekking trails. The ACAP collect entrance fees with Trekkers to develop trekking routes. It is possible to make Teahouse / Lodge camp Trekking and camping Treks / Tent camp Trekking round Annapurna Region.
Ghorepani Poonhill Trekking Itinerary
Day 01:
Kathmandu (Arrival & Transfer to Hotel) - 1340M
Day 02:
Transfer to Pokhara by tourist coach (B/L/D)
Day 03:
Drive to Nayapul (1080M) & Trek to Ghandruk (1940M)-approx 5/6 hrs - (B/L/D)
Day 04:
Trek to Tadapani (2590M) - Approx. 3/4 hrs - (B/L/D)
Day 05:
Trek to Gorepani (3190M)-Approx 4/5 hrs - (B/L/D)
Day 06:
Trek to Poonhil (3210M) & Trek down to Ulleri (1840M) – 6/7 hrs - (B/L/D)
Day 07:
Trek to Nayapul, Drive to Pokhara & transfer to Hotel. 6 hrs - (B/L/D)
Day 08:
Transfer to Kathmandu by tourist coach 5/6 hrs- (B)
Day 09:
Full Day sightseeing of KTM Durbar Square, Swoyambhunath, Boudhanath & Pasupatinath - (B)
Day 10:
Departure to Airport and Fly Back to Home. (B) Or Join other activities
(B/L/D) = Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner
Trek Cost :
Group Size
Single Person
02-05
06-10
11 & Above
Cost Per Person in US ($)
US$ 1075.00
US$ 795.00 / person
US$ 587.00/ person
US $525
Single Supplement: USD 131 per person (it is mandatory to the person who has no partner to share room / tent except Single Person Group Size)
Trip Cost Include :
KTM International Airport Arrival & Departure by Private Car/van/Private Bus
KTM International Airport Arrival & Departure by Private Car/van/Private Bus
Total 03 Nights Accommodations on B/B Plan Twin Sharing/Single room in Kathmandu
02 night Accommodation in Pokhara at Hotel Kantipur or similar.
All entrance fees during all tours places as per itinerary
Round Trip( KTM-PKR-KTM) By Private car/van/bus
English Speaking experienced Govt. Trained/Licensed Holder Guide for KTM-whole Trek- KTM
Porters (One porter for 2 Pax bases, Max 35 KGS per Porter) for Whole Trek.
Annapurna Conservation Trek Permit & TIMS Permit
Round Trip Pokhara-Nayapul-Pokhara By private Car/Van/Bus
Full Board basis Meals (Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner) as per above Itinerary
Best Tea house/Mountain Lodge Accommodations in Twin/single Sharing basis in Whole Trek
Insurance, Daily Wages, Equipments and all meals & Lodges of Porters and Guide in Whole Trek
Sightseeing in Kathmandu (Swayambu nath, Buddha nath Stupa, Kumari temple/durbar square & pasupati nath Temple by tour guide and car/driver
Entrance fees of all sightseeing Monuments/temples/stupas during sightseeing in Kathmandu
Government taxes & Other Applicable Fees
First Aid medical kit.
Nepalese cultural dinner before your departure.
Trip Cost Exclude :
International Airfare to and from your country
Nepal Visa fee: US$ 30 & Departure Airport tax: Approx. US$ 24 in International Airport, KTM
Travel & Health Insurance (Most recommended)
Any Alcoholic Drinks, Cold Drinks, Boiled & Mineral Waters, Beverages Etc in Trek
Tips for Guide & Porter( Not mandatory but expected)
Hot Shower, Battery Charges( Available in Trek with Extra cost or Free on spot)
Any Other Cost, which is not mentioned in Cost Includes Items as Above
Hotels in Kathmandu we use are( The best Centrally Located at Tourist City)
Group Join, Private Trip & Single Supplement conditions: There will be Minimum 1 pax to Maximum 15 pax in group. Group Joining Trip Departure will organize from 2 persons. Trip will operate either Group join or Private based on guests request & requirements. Single Supplement charge will apply for different sex & who wants single Accommodation through out the trip. Any Advices/comments regarding cost package are highly appreciated.
Trip Departure :Every Day from March -May & September –November (best Months for Trek In terms of Weather), June is beginning of raining and December is snowfall month are still good months if you would like to trek in less crowded time. March & September is also less crowded trekking time.
Note: Unforeseen Cost such as Flight Cancellation, Delayed, Sick in Trek, and Helicopter rescue in Trek. Cost due to bad weather etc which is out of our control
