Poon Hill Trek

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Country
Nepal

Duration
6 Days

Maximum altitude
3210m/10528ft

Activity
Trekking

Difficulty
Easy / Moderate

Best Season
October, November, December, February, March, April

Accomodation
Mountain Lodge

Meals
Excluded

Start/End Point
Nayapul (1070m/35096ft) To Phedi (1100/3608ft)

Trek Highlights

Walk around Phewa Lake

Enchanting Sunrise view from Poon Hill (3210m/10528ft)

Incredible view of Mt Dhaulagiri, Mt Annapurna range

Walk through the rhododendron forest

Visit the pleasant Ghandrung Gurung village and Gurung museum

Beautiful terraces with rice fields and farmhouses.

Trek Overview

Poon hill trek is one of the most accessible sunrise points in the Himalayas. It is also known as the Ghorepani trek. The 6 days poon hill trekking trail is very popular for short trekking and acquires not too dangerous among trekkers visiting Nepal. The bravura mountain scenery and the beautiful ethnic villages and the unique culture validate the popularity of the Poon hill trek.

Poon hill trek is an ideal moderate adventure where all kinds of travelers can take part from beginners, family, school/college to corporate people. At the same time, this amazing trek takes you to the highest spot at Poon Hill (3,210m/10528ft) without the hassle of altitude sickness. Also, the tall rhododendron forest surrounds the lovely village of Ghorepani. You can marvel at the mountain range with a stunning sunrise over the mountains below.

SUNRISE VIEW FROM POON HILL

Mt. Annapurna (8,091m/26538ft)
Mt. Dhaulagiri (8,167m/26787 ft)
Nilgiri south (6,230m/20345ft)
Annapurna South (7,219m/23678ft)
Gangapurna (7,455m/24452ft)
Annapurna III at (7,555m/24780ft)
Mt. Machapuchare (Fish-tail) (6,997m/22950ft)
Lamjung and Manaslu range of mountains.

Starting with an interesting six-hour drive towards mid-west Nepal at the famous Pokhara a picturesque touristic place in all Himalayas. The Annapurna mountain and Fishtail peaks reflect on the pristine Phewa Lake, which makes Pokhara one of the most sought destinations. It is a mild subtropical climate surrounded by rolling green hills in contrast with white snow-capped peaks. The poon hill trek can combine with the Annapurna base camp trek.

From Pokhara, a short drive leads towards mid hills and then trekking on the ancient Trans Himalayan Caravan route to Tibet via Mustang and Ghorepani. The poon hill trek leads past several traditional farm villages of Gurung and Thakali people around Nayapul, Bhirethati, Tirkhedhunga, and Hille to reach Ulleri. Consequently, a large Gurung village with stone-slated rooftops after a steep climb on stone steps from Tirkhedhunga and its beautiful waterfalls. Furthermore, you will walk into the lovely pleasant alpine forest of rhododendrons, pines, hemlocks, oaks, and fir trees with views of snow-capped peaks towards the North. Our Ghorepani Poon Hill trek itinerary is flexible we can customize it according to your interest.

After a glorious moment, it was heading back to continue the trek via an alternative route with much uphill and down-hills leading through villages of Ghandruk, Landrung a large Gurung village with constant views of Annapurna Himalaya, as the trek concludes at Dhampus village with a short drive back to scenic Pokhara.

Outline Itinerary

Drive Pokhara to Nayapul. Trek to Ulleri.

Trek Ulleri to Ghorepani

Climb Poonhill. Trek to Tadapani.

Trek Tadapani to Landruk.

Trek Landruk to Dhampus.

Trek to Phedi. Drive to Pokhara.

Prices - Prices are per person and excluding all International flight.

Gold price:

We provide you with accommodation in a tea house and all meals (breakfast, lunch, and dinner), while you're trekking.

Silver price:

The trekkers should pay by themselves the expenses of their meals and accommodation in the tea house while they're trekking. But other services are the same which are included in the Gold price and are also included in the Silver price.

Price	1 Travelers	2 Travelers	3 Travelers	4 Travelers	5 Travelers	6 Travelers	8 Travelers	12 Travelers
Gold	US$810	US$625	US$620	US$525	-	US$510	US$470	US$460
Silver	US$630	US$445	US$440	US$355	US$350	US$345	US$340	US$290

Accommodation in Mountain lodge run by local people during trek
Meal on entire board (breakfast, lunch, and dinner) during trekking
One highly experienced mountain Guide and porters (1 porter for 2 people),
Accommodation food, drinks, salary, insurance, transportation of both trek guide and porters
Group medical supplies (first aid kit)
All necessary papers works and Annapurna conservation area entry permit
TIMS Card (Trekker’s Information Management System card)
All additional government tax
Other ground transportation

Nepal entry visa fee (USD 30 for 15 days/ USD 40 for 30 days from the date of issue) (You may quickly get a Nepal visa upon your arrival at Tribhuvan International Airport, Kathmandu)
International airfare
Kathmandu and Pokhara hotel
Kathmandu and Pokhara Transportation extra ( by bus $10, By flight $100. Per Person)
All meals in Pokhara and Kathmandu
Travelers Insurance
All kinds of drinks (Alcohol, hot and cold drinks)
Lunch and dinner in Kathmandu and Pokhara (Approx 10-12 USD)
Bar bills, telephone bills, and other personal expenses (shopping/ laundry)
Tips to guide and porter
All expenses due to unavoidable events e.g. personal illness, strike etc.
Helicopter evacuation charge in case of emergency while trekking

One highly experienced mountain Guide and porters (1 porter for 2 people),
Accommodation food, drinks, salary, insurance, transportation of both trek guide and porters
Group medical supplies (first aid kit)
All necessary paper works and Annapurna conservation area entry permit
TIMS Card (Trekker’s Information Management System card)
All additional government tax
Other ground transportation

Nepal entry visa fee (USD30 for 15 days/ USD 40 for 30 days from the date of issue) (You may easily get a Nepal visa upon your arrival at Tribhuvan International Airport, Kathmandu)
Kathmandu and Pokhara hotel
Kathmandu and Pokhara Transpotetion
All meals in Kathmandu and Pokhara
International air fare
Travelers insurance
All Meal (breakfast, lunch, and dinner) during trekking
Accommodation in Mountain lodge run by local people during trekking
All kinds of drinks (Alcohol, hot and cold drinks)
Bar bills, telephone bills, and other personal expenses (shopping/ laundry)
Tips to guide and porter
All expenses due to unavoidable events e.g. personal illness, strike, etc.
Helicopter evacuation charge in case of emergency while trekking

Trek Map

Detailed Itinerary

Drive Pokhara to Nayapul. Trek to Ulleri.'

Take your breakfast at Pokhara hotel and drive 1-hour to Nayapul. Nayapul is the starting point of a trek and there are still most of the amenities available. You can do your final shopping here before starting the trek. Eat your lunch at Birethani and continue the trek. It takes 5 hours to reach Ulleri. O/N at mountain lodge in Ulleri.

Mountain lodge

Drive(1hrs) Trek(5 hrs)

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Ulleri (1960m)

Drive to Nayapul

Included

Trek to Ulleri (5hrs)

Included

Today the trail leads you to the Ghorepani, one of the popular destinations of Annapurna region situated at an altitude of (2874m/9429ft). This village is run by Magar ethnic groups and has most of the amenities available. After 5 hours of walking, you will reach Ghorepani. Overnight at the mountain lodge in Ghorepani.

Mountain lodge

Trekking (5hrs)

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Ghorepani (2874m)

Trek to Ghorepani

Included

Early morning hike to the Poon Hill (3210m/10528ft) for the Annapurna sunrise. From here, you can also enjoy the panoramic view of the Himalaya (Dhaulagiri – Annapurna – Lamjung). After few hours, descend back to Ghorepani, have breakfast and trek 6 hrs to Tadapani. Overnight at mountain lodge in Tadapani.

Mountain lodge

Trekking (6hrs)

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Tadapani (2,630m)

Hike to Poon Hill

Included

Trek to Tadapani

Included

After the breakfast, leave the mountain lodge and start for the trek. You will reach a beautiful village of Ghandruk for your lunch. Ghandruk is the land of Gurung. Explore the Old Gurung Museum which shows the culture and lifestyle of Gurung. Trek continues to Landruk. Overnight at mountain lodge in Landruk.

Mountain lodge

Trekking

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Landruk (1,565m)

Ghandruk

Included

Trek to Landruk

Included

Wake up early in the morning with sunrise in the massive Annapurna south (7219m/23678ft) and Himchuli (6444m/21136ft). Take your breakfast and trek to Dhampus. Enjoy the overall view of Pokhara valley on the trek. Explore the Dhampus villlage. Overnight at mountain lodge in Dhampus.

Mountain lodge

Trekking

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Dhampus (1,650m)

Trek to Dhampus

Included

Morning splendid view of Annapurna range and Mansalu Himal with the sunrise. Enjoy the last day of walking. First half an hour easy and scenic walking overlooking the Pokhara valley and Phewa Lake. Reach Phedi (1,130m) for your lunch and drive to Pokhara. Enjoy the lakeside in the evening. O/n at hotel in Pokhara

Mountain lodge

Trek(3hrs), Drive(1/2hrs)

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Pokhara (827m)

Trek to Phedi (3hrs)

Included

Drive to Pokhara (1/2hrs)

Included

Extend Your Trip

Kathmandu day trips

Pokhara day tour

Everest mountain flight

Trek FAQs

You don't need to carry all your stuff which is not required for trekking. You can be left at your hotel or Himalayan Smile Treks office in Kathmandu. Nearly all hotels have a luggage deposit but we do not store clients valuables in our office. Also the hotel you will provide locker their you can store your valuables things. After you come back from trekking, we handover your luggage and other stuff to you.

We assign one of our officers to look after you, who constantly stay in touch with you during your stay in Nepal. We give you his mobile number. Or you may directly contact to our office number also.

In fact you don't need to be a mountaineer with rippling muscles to enjoy trekking. If you are reasonably fit, have a spirit of mountain journey and like walking, you are always qualified for any trekking in Nepal. You do not need any previous experience. However we suggest you some physical fitness programs such as running, swimming, hiking before you embark on journey.

If you're doing camping trek we offer standard meals as well as a vegetarian meal option. Just let us know if you want vegetarian meals when you book your trek. But we can't fulfill every trekkers requirement(i.e., dietary requirements or special meals ). Also tea house trekking you will get vegetarian meal. Please tell about your trekking guide about details of your food allergy.

If your solo trekkers we will provide you on single room in tea house. In peak season (October, November, December , March, April) you have to share room with a member of the same sex but it is rarely.

You will be served freshly cooked food during trekking. In all tea houses/ lodges along trekking trail Western, Continental and Nepali dishes are available. Three meals a day will be provided you in full board (Gold) package

Up to a maximum of 5-6 hours a day with lunch breaks along the trail. The maximum altitude is depends upon which trek you are going. In Nepal normally the maximum altitude of most of the trekking falls between 3500m to 5000m

To some trekkers when they go over 3000 m they may feel some affect of altitude sickness like shortness of breath and possibly a light headed which is fairly common. Sometime they may also get diarrhea as well as sprains and muscle aches. In such case our guide who is experienced in first aid treatment and high altitude sickness will advise you about any health requirements and also treat you. Altitude sickness is dangerous but it can be avoidable. If your follow a few simple rules you will not suffer from altitude sickness. Rules are trek slowly with your guide, drink at least two liters of water per day (not including beer or soft drinks), If you feel shortness of breath, a slight headache or dizziness, tell your guide and rest immediately. Lie down, drink water. If you are still feeling unwell you may consider going down a few hundred meters. Do not pretend you are okay, and do not go down alone. For further information of altitude sickness.

You must disclose at the time of booking any medical condition that could affect your ability to do the Himalaya trekking. The Himalayan Smile Treks advise to do trek who has with heart conditions, knee problems, severe asthma or pregnant should not participate in the trek. The Himalayan Smile Treks could not be responsible in Himalaya trekking due to the lack of the medical facilities any problems due to your special dietary requirements or medical condition

There is no government restriction on the age limit for the Nepal trekking. If the trekkers children under the age of 8 years old and adults over 70 years old. The Himalayan Smile Treks recommend to hire an extra porter(our package price including one porter for two people).

In our trek packages one porter is including for two people. The one porter can carry 20-25 kg your luggage( per person 12 KG). If you're interested to hire extra porter we will recommend to hire in Lukla for Everest base camp trek. The porter cost approximately USD 15. If you want to hire a porter then please let us know at the time you make your trek booking. After Lukla it is very difficult to get porter. if your hire porter above the Lukla or Namche bazaar the porter cost USD 20 to 30 but they cannot always be reliable.

As general rule, it is hot enough during the days to wear an open-neck shirt with shorts and you will not be cold. During the evening, it gets cold so, long trousers and a warm jersey is essential.

Please consult your local doctor and follow his advice. However, if you are taking any particular medicines, it would be best to bring them with you.

There are trekking shops at Thamel, in Kathmandu, where you can easily rent or buy items like sleeping bags, down jackets, walking sticks, rucksacks, duffel bags and other equipments on reasonable price.

We will recommend you to rent or buy sleeping bags as low as -30 °C. This temperature is suitable for Everest base camp trekking(above 4000m). We will suggest to buy /rent sleeping bags and so you can try it out. Also you can rent /buy sleeping bag in Kathmandu trekking store.

If you are flying from a remote mountain airstrip like Lukla, Jomsom, Simikot, Taplejung and Dolpo, you should keep at least two spare days before your departure for home.

Trekking areas like Everest, Annapurna and Langtang, all most tea houses/ mountain lodges have telephone facilities. From there you can make international calls to your home and friends staying any part of the world.

Nepal is absolutely safe country to travel. Our staffs do take every precaution to ensure the comfort and safety of the trekkers. Before 2006 when Maoist movement was going on, there was a kind of fear in few trekking destinations. But today they have also come to peaceful political stream. So there is no more any fear and need to give donation for any party.

We offer you an experienced trekking guide. He is in charge of your overall trekking. This is the person you should go to with all problems, concerns and questions. He is well trained in all aspects of trekking, high altitude medicine, first aid and emergency procedure. He is selected in terms of his professionalism. Remember that trekking guides are local citizens and their English may be basic and limited to trek related topics. About porters, they carry your luggage. They are also local citizens. Normally one porter carries 20 to 25 kg of stuff. Normally we provide one porter for every two trekkers.

Our group size is minimum 2 and maximum 12 however we will start trek from One people. We can organize trek according to customer requested date.

In Everest region trekking we offer you accommodation in tea house (mountain lodge). A Tea House is the combination of guest house, restaurant, and social hang out. The rooms are spare with twin beds and very little additional furniture. Around 5000 m trekking you don't need crampons but if you're going cross the high pass like Larkya la pass(5,235 m), Throng la Pass(5216 m) and Cho La Pass( 5,420 m) it is recommended. We will provide clean sleeping bag during the trekking.

Most of the Tea Houses have running water facility. Many of them also available hot water for shower. The hot shower is bucket shower(not running hot shower) except Namche bazaar. Most bathrooms are shared and toilets can be either squat type of the western version.

In tea House serves the traditional Nepali meal Dal Bhat (rice and lentils), as well as a variety of different food items, such as rice, vegetables, noodles, potatoes and soup. In tea house your will get vegetarian food. Also we will recommend to eat Vegetarian food. Also in tea house has western food such as pizza, pasta and French fries. Soft drinks, snacks and beer are available in most of the Tea Houses and trail side restaurants

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