Poon Hill Easy Trek

Trip Fact:
  • Duration 10 Days
  • Difficulty Level Easy
  • DestinationNepal
  • Max Altitude3210m
  • AccommodationHotels in Kathmandu and Pokhara, Guest houses during trekking
  • MealsBreakfast in Kathmandu and Pokhara, All meals during trekking
  • Trip Start/EndNayapul/Nayapul
  • Group Size1-30pax
  • Best SeasonFebruary, March, April, May, June, September, October,and November are the best months.

What to Expect:

Modi River, luxuriant rhododendron forest, fascinating traditional villages, Mt. Annapurna, Annapurna South, Annapurna I, Annapurna II, Gangapurna and Nilgiri.

Poon hill Easy Trek is also popular trekking trail of Annapurna region. Ghorepani Poon hill Easy Trek offers the great panoramic views of Himalayas. The trek has over the years been the best seller among all over trekking tours. The breathtaking mountain scenery and the beautiful ethnic villages justify the popularity of Ghorepani trekking.

This is easy trek which has enough walking along streams and forests for those who are looking for the few days close to nature, yet it is not far away and evolves no high climbing. You absolutely have no risk of altitude sickness on this trek. The trip can be done through the year expert during the monsoon.

The short poon hill trek starts from beautiful Modi River, after an hour drive from Pokhara. Crossing the suspension bridge over Modi River, we ascend through ethnic villages and farm terraces enjoying the views of Machhapuchre (Fishtail) peeking between the hills on the second day we walk mostly through woods before we reach Ghorepani Poon hill.

Next morning, we wake early climb of one hour to the nearby Poon hill for the spectacular view of the Dhaulagiri, Annapurna, Nilgiri and other famous mountains of the region. The whole Ghorepani is densly forested with rhododendron, the national flower of Nepal. Every spring it is tremendous scenery to watch those forests in bloom with panorama of the high mountains on the skyline.

Itinerary

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We will meet you at Tribhuwan International airport, Kathmandu and transferred to the hotel, after your freshness briefing program for your trekking, overnight at hotel.

 

 

  • Hotel
  • 1400m

After your breakfast we will start a guided tour to the most historical and spiritual attractions in Kathmandu valley, including Pashupatinath Temple, Kathmandu Durbar Square, Swayambunath (Monkey Temple) and Buddha Nath, one of the large Stupas in the world, overnight at hotel

 

 

  • Hotel
  • Breakfast
  • 1400m

Today we leave to Pokhara, which takes 30 minutes by flight and 6-7 hours by bus.  Today you will be free in Pokhara you can visit yourself.  Pokhara is beautiful lake city which offers panoramic views of Mt. Machapuchre, Mt. Dhaulagiri, Mt Annapurna and Mt. Manaslu.

 

 

  • Hotel
  • Breakfast
  • 800m

After having breakfast, we drive to Nayapul the trekking starting point which takes 1.5 hours drive from Pokhara. From Nayapul our trail continues through local villages following the bank of Modi khola then we climb steadily up to reach Tikhedhunga (1570mtr).

 

 

  • Tea House
  • Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
  • 1540m

Early morning after having breakfast, we begin our trip to Ulleri. Then the trail continues to Ghorepani through the pine forest, oak and rhododendrons forest Overnight at Guesthouse.

 

 

  • Tea House
  • Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
  • 2840m

Early morning, we start hike up to Poon hill (3210mtr).This Vantage Poon hill offers magnificent Sunrise views of Dhaulagiri (8167m), Nilgiri (6940m) , Annapurna (7215m), Machapuchre (6997m), Manaslu (8163m), Annapurna(7993m) and other several peaks . This sunrise view will be unforgettable experience in your lifetime .After spending 1hour at Poon hill we return back to Ghorepani. After taking breakfast we leave for Tadapani through pine and Rhododendron forest.

 

 

  • Tea House
  • Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
  • 2610m

Early morning after breakfast, the trail descends down to Ghandruk, the cultural village of Gurung people which takes approximately 5 hours. This Ghandruk village is popular trekking destination which offers spectacular mountain views and tradition lifestyle of Gurung people.

 

 

  • Tea House
  • Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
  • 1940m

Today is the last day of our Poon hill trekking. From Ghandruk, the trail goes down through the rice field and some villages to reach Birethanti. From here we step up to Nayapul and drive back to Pokhara.

 

 

  • Hotel
  • Breakfast, Lunch
  • 800m

Today we leave Pokhara to Kathmandu, which takes 30 minutes by flight and 6-7 hours by bus. Overnight at Kathmandu hotel

 

 

  • Hotel
  • Breakfast
  • 1400m

Dream Heaven Adventure Team say good bye and take you to the airport to catch your flight back to your home.

 

  • Breakfast

Cost Details

Includes

  • Airport pick up and drop by car/van/hiace
  • 3 Nights Hotel in Kathmandu on Bed and Breakfast
  • Two Night Hotel in Pokhara twin sharing on Bed and Breakfast
  • All accommodation and meals during the trek (Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner).
  • A full day sightseeing tour in Kathmandu valley including tour guide and transportation
  • An experienced English-speaking and Government license holder Trekking guide including salary, insurance, flight, food and lodging
  • Trekking porter including salary, insurance, flight, food and lodging ( 1 porter for 2 trekkers basis)
  • All necessary paper works, trekking permits and TIMS card.
  • A comprehensive medical kit
  • All trekking equipment for trekking staff
  • All government and local taxes
  • Transportation by Tourist Bus from Kathmandu to Pokhara and back to Kathmandu
  • Private Transportation from Pokhara to trekking starting point and trekking ending point to Pokhara

Excludes

  • Nepal entry Visa fee
  • International Airfare and Airport Tax, Sightseeing entry fee for the city tour.
  • Lunch and dinner in Kathmandu
  • Extra night accommodation in Kathmandu
  • Travel and rescue insurance
  • All Personal expenses (phone calls, laundry, battery recharge, bottle,  hot shower etc)
  • Tips for guides and porters
  • All kind of drinks, hot water, alcoholic and soft drinks.
  • Any others expenses which are not mentioned in cost include.

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