How much money do I need to bring with me?

Your personal budget obviously depends on your spending habits and what is included in your trip cost. If accommodation is included, but meals are not, we would suggest that you bring around 30 USD per day per person for meals. Having a hot shower or charging your device sometimes costs extra. There are also sometimes small crafts/souvenirs to buy along the trekking route which you may want to bring extra money for. Also, consider whether you would be staying in Kathmandu or Pokhara before or after your trek.

Is quarantine in Nepal in effect for arriving visitors?

In response to the current Covid situation, rules for arriving visitors may change frequently and sometimes without notice. Please check the government travel pages and advisories of your home country and the official website of the Nepal Tourism board here .

What happens if someone gets altitude sickness, does the rest of the group continue on?

It depends on the situation. Sometimes, altitude sickness can be treated and the trekker may wish to continue. If not, the rest of the group can continue on if they want and the sick person can descend.

How does it work with a porter?

Generally, the porter will pick up the baggage in the morning and drop it at the hotel in the evening. You will not always be walking with your porter or have access to your bag during the day, while trekking.

Is a visa on arrival available?

Typically, yes. However, in response to the current Covid situation, rules for arriving visitors may change frequently and sometimes without notice. It may be necessary to obtain a tourist visa in your own country before travel. For updated information on visas, please check the Nepal Tourism Board and the Government of Nepal Immigration websites.

Ghorepani Poon Hill Trek

Name: Ghorepani Poon Hill Trek
Brand: Icicles Adventure Treks and Tours Pvt Ltd
SKU: BM-4381
Price: 405 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 5.0 (9 reviews)

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duration 5 days
tour type Private
age requirement 3+ years old
max group size 12
guiding method Live Guide/Instructor
Maximum altitude 3210 meters

Starts Pokhara, Nepal
Ends Pokhara, Nepal

HIGHLIGHTS

Magical Sunrise and sunset views over snow capped mountains from Poon Hill
Explore rich culture, traditions and lifestyle of Gurung settlements
Short and easy trekking trip, suitable for most of the travelers
Trekking along beautiful rhododendron forests

This Ghorepani Poon Hill Trek is a popular, short and easy adventure at Annapurna region of Nepal. This trek can be experienced without much effort. The main destination, as well as the major highlight of this trek, is the Poon Hill Viewpoint located at 3210m above sea level that offers stunning views of Annapurna Himalayan range along with Machhapuchre and Dhaulagiri Himalayas.

Ghorepani Poon Hill Trek begins as we take a drive from the scenic lake city of Pokhara to the starting point of the trek at Nayapul. We will then hike towards Tikhedhunga, Ulleri and Ghorepani as we climb 3300 stone steps and cross the beautiful bamboo and rhododendron forests that blossom in spring. (March, April)

In this way, we finally hike up to Poonhill before sunrise to experience a magical sunrise view. Views of snow capped mountains from Poon Hill can’t be described in words when the warm rays of early sun gradually strike the Himalayan giants including Mt. Dhaulagiri (8,167m), Mt. Annapurna I (8,091m), Mt. Nilgiri (7,040m), Annapurna south (7219m), Annapurna II (7937m), Annapurna III (7555m), Annapurna IV (7525m), Hiunchuli (6441m), Fishtail or Machhapuchhre (6,997m), Lamjung Himal (6,986m), Tukuche peak (6,920m), Dhampus peak (6,012m) among others.

After experiencing the best of sunrise views, Ghorepani Poon Hill Trek now gives us an insight into the local Gurung and Magar culture, tradition and lifestyle as we descend through culturally affluent and naturally blessed villages of Ghandruk and Birethanti.

Anyone with moderate level of fitness can join this trip without any risk of altitude sickness.

Planning for this trip for your next Nepal holiday? See the itinerary and plan better.

CUSTOMER REVIEWS

5 - Excellent

Based on 9 reviews

Anonymous
From Spain
On Oct 26 2019

5 - Excellent

A must-do in Nepal

“I travelled alone in the 2nd week of October. Weather was pretty good (only showers in the evening) and sunrises in Poon Hill and Tadapani just amazing. It wasn't as cold as expected and could do without a sleeping bag.
The trek is great to get a taste of Nepal beyond the cities, offers lots of opportunities for protography, and can be done even by people with no head for heights (you don't have to be "schwindelfrei"). Deepak -my guide- was incredibly helpful, adjusting to my pace while keeping the tempo, helping all the time and even looking for "Shiva trees" to shoot. Thank you very much!
Link to photos: https://www.flickr.com/photos/armxesde/albums/72157711446861208”

Chun Hau Ngai
From Hong Kong
On Aug 14 2019

5 - Excellent

Excellent

“Excellent”

Sarah Geen
From Britain
On Feb 02 2019

5 - Excellent

POON HILL 2018: Best part of the trip! Loved every minute.

“Over our 2 week trip to Nepal the trek was definite the best part and we loved every part of it. From the moment of booking we had constant communication with Indhira. When we arrived in Kathmandu we met with Indhira and Hari to pick up our down jackets, sleeping bags and duffle bags where they gave us an overview of the trek.

Lok and Ajay who were are guide and porter were simply fantastic. Lok was very knowledgeable about the mountains and you can tell he is very experienced and feel his passion for showing people his country. He was always very thoughtful throughout the trek, checking everything was ok and ensuring we had the prime spots to sit and stay in the tea houses. We enjoyed it just being the two of us on the trek as we could go at our own pace. Lok was great at pacing us and never made us feel we were slowing them down.

We couldn't have asked for a better guide with Lok and porter with Ajay. We all had a good laugh together and were sad to say goodbye!!

I would definitely recommend Icicles adventures. They take care of you from booking to after your trek! They really are focussed on quality and definitely deliver. We plan to come back in 2020 to do another trek and will without a doubt be booking with Icicles and hopefully with Lok and Ajay!

Thanks for giving us the trip of a lifetime with such good memories!”

Icicles Adventure Treks and Tours Pvt Ltd responded to this review on 06 Feb 2019: “Thank you so much for your wonderful review. All the Icicles Adventure staffs deeply appreciate our guests taking time in their hectic schedules to write about us, its range of activities and services provided.
We are grateful to get support from you
Best regards
Icicles adventure treks and tours”

June
On Jan 12 2019

5 - Excellent

Ghorepani Poonhill treks

“Very good track for beginners... but you must fit enough to hiking about 5-6 hours a day... with hari, shiva and friends...you will feel safe and happy to do this again..they are really the and helpful... alwiz together in what ever condition....”

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ITINERARY Expand All

Day 1: Drive to Nayapul and trek to Tikhedhunga
Day 2: Tikhedhunga to Ghorepani
Day 3: Hiking to Poonhill and trek to Tadapani
Day 4: Tadapani to Ghandruk
Day 5: Trek from Ghandruk to Nayapul and drive to Pokhara

WHAT'S INCLUDED

TIMS and Annapurna Conservation Area Permit
Pokhara to Nayapul (trek starts here) and Nayapul (trek ends here) drive (one hour each way) in private vehicle
Meals (breakfast, lunch, dinner) during the trek
Teahouse/lodge accommodation (twin sharing) during the trek
One licensed professional, knowledgeable and friendly English speaking trekking guide including his salary, food, equipment, insurance, transportation, etc
Porter Porter (1 porter for two trekkers) including his salary, food, equipment, insurance, transportation, etc
Duffle bag, sleeping bag, and down jacket for use during the trek
Icicles Adventure T – shirt, trekking map and trip achievement certificate
First aid medical kit
All government taxes & agency service charge
Airport pick up drop upon arrival and departure and bus station transfers (if needed, complimentary service)

WHAT'S EXCLUDED

Travel and rescue insurance
Accommodation, food and activities in Kathmandu or Pokhara
All kind of beverages(alcoholic drinks, tea/coffee, water)
Personal expenses such as phone calls, laundry, battery recharge, extra porters, etc)
Personal equipments and clothing

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