Ghorepani Poon Hill Trek
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- duration 5 days
- tour type Private
- age requirement 3-82 yrs
- max group size 12
- guiding method Fully guided
- Maximum altitude 3210 meters
- Trek difficulty Moderate
- Tour Code BM-4381
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- Starts Pokhara, Nepal
- Ends Pokhara, Nepal +5
- 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
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.
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Day 1: Drive to Nayapul and trek to Tikhedhunga
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Day 2: Tikhedhunga to Ghorepani
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Day 3: Hiking to Poonhill and trek to Tadapani
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Day 4: Tadapani to Ghandruk
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Day 5: Trek from Ghandruk to Nayapul and drive to Pokhara
- 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)
- 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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What is the required budget for a trip to Nepal?
How much you spend in Nepal is largely decided by things you want to do in the country. A 5-day trekking trip in Nepal can start from as little at USD 400 per person. A weekend-long safari in Chitwan National Park is available at less than USD 200.
On average, seven days in Nepal with accommodation and some or all meals included costs anywhere between USD 700 to USD 1500 per person. Good rooms at hotels in Nepal range from USD 25 to over USD 150 per person, per night, while around USD 1.5 a day can buy you three meals in decent restaurants.
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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.
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Is Asia open for tourists?
Despite the initial fears of the Covid-19 pandemic, most Asian countries have managed to mitigate its effects. As such, many popular destinations throughout the continent are currently open for travelers with precautionary measures like mandatory vaccinations. A few countries, however, require newly arrived travelers to spend a couple of days in quarantine.
As of February 2022, countries like Thailand, Laos, and Cambodia are officially open for vaccinated tourists without the need for quarantine. Meanwhile, India and Indonesia are two of the countries that may require you to quarantine for up to a week on arrival. However, Japan, Vietnam, and Myanmar are yet to open their doors to visitors.
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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.
