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Poon Hill Trek

The foot hill of Annapurna ranges offers a medium class 5 days Poon Hill trek with fantastic views of the mountains and an opportunity to explore some traditional Gurung villages. This trek is excellent for those having not much time in Nepal but still wants to have some taste of the trek or to those who are a starter. Poon Hill trek starts with a short drive to Naya Pul and then trail winds up through several Gurung villages, rhododendron forests full of birds along with a panoramic view of mt. Dhaulagiri I, mt.Tukuche, mt. Nilgiri, mt. Annapurna I, mt. Annapurna South, mt. Hiunchuli and Tarke Kang at the background. The highlight of Poon Hill trek is the excellent view of sunrise over the mountains from Poon Hill which is at an elevation of 3000 m high.

Trip Departure Dates

October 10th - 19th, 2010

November 21st - 30th, 2010

December 05th - 14th, 2010

January 24th – February 03rd 2011

March 02nd - 11th ,2011

April 05th - 14th, 2011

Notes:Please be advised that sometime the departure schedule/program can change due to unavoidable circumstances such as natural calamities, changes in the trekking trail, public strikes or political turmoil.

Poon Hill Trek Fact File

Area: Foothills of Annapurna

Duration: 10 Days

Trek & Travel: 05 Days Trek + 5 Days Travel + sightseeing

Difficulties: Medium**

Maximum Elevation: 3000 m

Season: October to May

Style: Lodge Trek (Tea House)

Price: US $ 885.- net per person basis 4 participants

Poon Hill Trek Brief Program

Day Trek
Day
Destination   Comments Alt. AWHPD
01 Kathmandu Arrival and txfr to Htl 1,300 m  
02 Kathmandu (B) Free day for ss tour    
03 Pokhara  (B) Drive to Pokhara   900 m 7 hrs
04  01 Tirkhedunga(B+L+D) Drive and trek  1,800 m  4 hrs
05  02 Ghorepani(B+L+D) Trek 2,775 m  5 hrs
06  03 Tadapani (B+L+D) Vst Poon Hill(3000m) for sunrise and trek to Tadapani 2,540 m  6 hrs
07  04 Ghandrung (B+L+D) Trek to Gurung Village 1,940 m  4 hrs
08  05 Pokhara (B) Trek and drive to Pokhara    4 hrs
09   Kathmandu (B) Fly back to Ktm   25 m
11 Departure Transfer to airport for dep.    
B = Breakfast, L = Lunch, D = Dinner, AWHP: Average walking hour per day

Trip Cost Includes

  • 03 nights twin sharing accommodation at one of the medium class hotel in Kathmandu on BB basis
  • 02 nights twin sharing accommodation at one of the medium class hotel in Pokhara on BB basis
  • 04 nights/05 days Poon Hill trek with Crew & porter support, simple accommodation on twin sharing basis; breakfast, lunch and dinner, conservation park fee, TIM’s card.
  • Sightseeing tour of Kathmandu Durbar Square, Swayambunath, Bhaktapur, Pashupatinath and Boudhnath with local English speaking guide, private transportation and entrance fee during the sightseeing tour.
  • Private transportation from Pokhara to trek starting Point.
  • Flight PKR/KTM
  • One Nepali Dinner with cultural dance
  • All arrival/departure transfers
  • Insurance for staff and porters
  • Basi First Aid Kit
  • Waterproof duffle bag

Trip Cost Excludes

  • Nepal Visa which can be obtained at Tribhuvan International Airport upon payment of US $ 40.-
  • Meals(Lunch and dinner)during your stay in Kathmandu and Pokhara
  • Your personal gears for the trip i.e. sleeping bags, trekking gears, personal medicines, Insurance etc
  • Airport taxes etc
  • Insurance – it is important to have an insurance coverage along with helicopter rescue for this trip
  • Any extra cost incurred in case of delay or cancellation of flight, any political turmoil, natural disaster
  • Entrance fee for visiting monasteries etc