Overview And Highlights

Trekking in Nepal is the most popular tourist activity. If you have limited time and looking for a taste of the Himalayas, then our 4 day Poon Hill Trek will introduce you to Nepal’s most popular Annapurna trekking region: Annapurna Himalaya; its friendly people and unique culture.

The scenery on this 4 days Ghorepani Poon Hill trek, changes from lowland terraced fields to magnificent forests of pine, oak and rhododendron. This Poon Hill Trek can be tackled throughout the year. Mountain views improve as you climb higher and the early morning sunrise from Poon Hill is breathtaking.

This Annapurna easy trek is suitable for anyone, including children and with reasonable fitness level. The highest point in Poon Hill is just over 3,210m/10,530ft and so there is no chance of being affected by altitude sickness.

The popular lake city of Pokhara is the gateway to this trek and can be reached from Kathmandu by 25 min short flight.

Outline Itinerary

Day	Program	Elevation
1	Kathmandu – Pokhara by Flight will take 25 minture – Drive to Nayapul – Tikhedhunga - Drive (45 km): 5-6 hrs trek, 10 km	1495m
2	Tikhedhunga - Ghorepani : 5-6 hrs, ~11km	2850m
3	Walk up Poon hill . Ghorepani – Hile – Pokhara : 6-7 hrs, ~12 km and 2½ hr drive	3210m-884m
4	Pokhara-Kathmandu by Tourist Bus (6-7 hrs): 220km	1440m

The popular lake city of Pokhara is the gateway to this trek and can be reached from Kathmandu by 25 min short flight.

Outline Itinerary

Day	Program	Elevation
1	Kathmandu – Pokhara by Flight will take 25 minture – Drive to Nayapul – Tikhedhunga - Drive (45 km): 5-6 hrs trek, 10 km	1495m
2	Tikhedhunga - Ghorepani : 5-6 hrs, ~11km	2850m
3	Walk up Poon hill . Ghorepani – Hile – Pokhara : 6-7 hrs, ~12 km and 2½ hr drive	3210m-884m
4	Pokhara-Kathmandu by Tourist Bus (6-7 hrs): 220km	1440m

Day to Day Itinerary

1 : Kathmandu – Pokhara by Flight will take 25 minture – Drive to Nayapul – Tikhedhunga (1,495m/4 ,905ft)- Drive (45 km): 5-6 hrs trek, 10 km

Max Elevation

1495 m.

Walking Duration

5-6 hours

Starts From

Kathmandu – Pokhara by Flight will take 25 minture – Drive

Ends At

Nayapul – Tikhedhunga (1,495m/4 ,905ft)- Drive (45 km): 5-6 hrs trek, 10 km

Early morning, transfer to Kathmandu’s domestic airport and fly to Pokhara. Then, drive along the zigzag route to Nayapul where we commence our trek to Birethanti, a large and prosperous riverside village at the confluence of the Modi and Bhurungdi Kholas (streams). We hike up to Sudame along the off road and then climb gradually up the side of the valley, Tikhedhunga. Overnight in Tikhedhunga at Lodge.

2 : Tikhedhunga - Ghorepani (2,850m/9,350ft): 5-6 hrs, ~11km

Max Elevation

2850 m.

Walking Duration

5-6 hours

Starts From

Tikhedhunga

Ends At

Ghorepani (2,850m/9,350ft): 5-6 hrs, ~11km

After breakfast, our pleasant trekking begins through rhododendron and oak forests. The scenery will give you the energy to continue up the steps as you immerse yourself in the walk. After a few hours and with several breaks we reach Ghorepani. Upper Ghorepani (Deurali) where we stay in this trip, offers fantastic views of Dhaulagiri and the Annapurna Himalayas. Overnight in Ghorepani at Lodge.

3 : Walk up Poon hill (3,210m/10,530ft). Ghorepani – Hile – Pokhara (884m/2,900ft): 6-7 hrs, ~12 km and 2½ hr drive

Max Elevation

8172 m.

Walking Duration

6-7 hours

Starts From

Walk up Poon hill (3,210m/10,530ft). Ghorepani – Hile – Pokhara (884m/2,900ft): 6

Ends At

7 hrs, ~12 km and 2½ hr drive

Make a pre-dawn start for the 45 minute walk up Poon hill (3,210m/10,530ft); through rhododendron forest. From the grassy top of the hill there is an unobstructed panoramic view of the high Himalayas stretching from far western Dolpo, and Dhaulagiri (8,172m/26,812ft), the Annapurna Range in the north, including Machhapuchhare (Fish Tail) and on to Manaslu (8,163m/26,783ft) in the northeast. To the south, the mist slowly rises from the flatlands towards India. After countless photographs, walk back to Ghorepani for breakfast and then retrace your steps on the easier and faster down route to Hile (trail head). Then, 2 ½ hrs off road drive to Nayapul to Pokhara by jeep/taxi. Rest of day free.

4 : Pokhara-Kathmandu by Tourist Bus (6-7 hrs): 220km

Walking Duration

6-7 hours

Starts From

Pokhara

Ends At

Kathmandu by Tourist Bus (6-7 hrs): 220km

After breakfast, transfer to Tourist bus station and 07:30am drive back to Kathmandu by tourist bus. This scenic drive offers fascinating glimpses of rural Nepal as you pass through Middle Hill scenery along the famous rafting Trishuli River originated from Tibet north east of Kathmandu. Arrive Kathmandu 02:30 to 03:00pm.

Services Included on Price

Selected packageRegular PackageIncludes the services listed below for this package type.

USD 500per person

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Regular Package Service Includes

All government taxes and Annapurna conservation entry fees.
TIMS CARD (Trekking Information Management System).
Required number of experienced English speaking guides and support staff (we pay for their daily wages, insurances, trekking equipment, food and accommodation).
05 days porter wages and his insurances/meals/accommodation/equipment
05 days guide wages and his insurances/meals/accommodation/equipment
Rescue arrangement in emergency situation & worst weather condition
03 nights Lodge accommodation during the trek on tea house services.
01 Night Hotel in Pokhara
Pokhara to Kathmandu via Tourist Bus
Necessary ground transportation depending upon your request (via tourist bus or private vehicle).
Trekking Ending Point to Pokhara
Domestic Airfare (Kathmandu to Pokhara)
Pokhara– Nayapul –Tikhedhunga by local Transport
Trekking poles, sleeping bag/duffle bag (we provide these if necessary).
Trekking maps.
Rubbish disposal.
PNT service charge and government taxes.

Regular Package Service Excludes

All meals in Kathmandu
Pokhara and during trekking
Hotel stay in Kathmandu.
Tips to guides and support staff.
Additional costs in case of emergency (You must have adequate travel insurance to cover any kind of emergencies, such as ground transportation & Heli recue/medical/hospitalization. Medical etc).
Your International flight ticket airfare
Energetic chocolate/energy drinks/alcohol/mineral water/cigarettes/packing food snacks etc
Additional medication for altitude sickness (Acetazolamide etc).
Personal expenses and any other unforeseen expenses, such as Laundry/WIFI on trek/phone call
Personal trekking equipment.
Nepal entry visa fees which can get up on your arrival in Kathmandu airport
Sightseeing tour and All the entrance fees of temple in Kathmandu
Services not mentioned herein