Poon Hill Trek
On this particular short moderate trek, one can experience three different ethnic groups, an altitude change from 990 m in Pokhara to 3250 m at Poon Hill, and a gradual change in vegetation as we ascend up.
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Courtesy - Jay San
Poon Hill Trek
On this particular short moderate trek, one can experience three different ethnic groups, an altitude change from 990 m in Pokhara to 3250 m at Poon Hill, and a gradual change in vegetation as we ascend up.
The Annapurna region located in Central Nepal is one of the most geographically and culturally diverse regions for trekking in the country. The Annapurna Conservation Area Project (ACAP) working along with the King Mahendra Trust for Nature Conservation has declared this region an area of conservation and sustainable development. Stretched over 2600 square kilometres, the area is home to a variety of diverse peoples and cultures: Brahmins, Chettris, Newars, Gurungs, Magars, Manangis and Tibetans. The region is also host to diverse environments: sub-tropical lowlands, stunning valleys, bamboo, oak, and rhododendron forests, alpine meadows, windswept desert plateaus, and the towering Annapurna Mountains. The Annapurna region also contains the world's deepest river gorge, Kali Gandaki, laying some 6900 metres below some of the world's largest and most beautiful mountains. Annapurna I (world's 8th highest) and Machhapuchhre (aka: Fishtail) which is one of the most beautiful.
Includes
- Pick up and drop off service on your arrival and departure flights.
- Hotel with BB plan in Kathmandu and Pokhara.
- All food (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner.)
- Tea house/lodge accommodation during trek.
- Hot drinks (Tea and coffee) 3 times a day.
- Guide and Helpers (porters) assistance, according to the group size.
- All food, drinks, Lodge, salary, Insurance, medical equipments, all transport for guide, and porters.
- All land transportation (based upon itinerary).
- Flight to Pokhara and back to Kathmandu
- TIMS (Trekking information Management System) card.
- Annapurna Conservation Area permit.
- Sightseeing with guide, transport and monument entry fees.
- All government Taxes
Excludes
- Any bar bills (alcoholic drinks, mineral water, and cold drinks), cigarettes, client’s personal insurance, any kind of unforeseen expenses.
- Lunch and Dinner in Kathmandu.
- Tips for Guide and Porter (Tips are not compulsory but expected).
- International airfare
- Travel insurance
- Any other personal expenses
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The trail descends from this village square and shopping area and then ascends through forests and open landscape to arrive at a small village. Continue to climb steadily amidst chirping birds on treetops to arrive at Tadapani, located near a river. It is a densely forested area and chances of seeing the rich flora and fauna is possible although best in spring.
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Post breakfast, descend gently down to the banks of the Bhurgundi river and follow the trail along the river to arrive at Birethanti after 3 hours for lunch. Birethanti located on the confluence of the Bhurgundi and Modi Khola is a booming village with rows of tea houses and also boasts of a bank. After Lunch we cross the suspension bridge and walk a further 30 minutes to arrive at Nayapul. Bid farewell to the Trekking staff and porters and board the waiting vehicles for the 1 ½ hour drive back to Pokhara. Overnight at Hotel in Pokhara.
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Early morning, we drive from Pokhara to Airport and Fly back to Kathmandu. The 30 minute flight will bring us down to Kathmandu, where an awaiting car will transfer us back to the hotel.
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| Day | Location | Activity | Transport | Hotel | Meals |
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| 1 | Ghandruk | Flight to Pokhara, Drive to Nayapul & Trek to Ghandruk | air | car | trek | lodge | L | D |
| 2 | Tadapani | Trek to Tadapani | trek | lodge | B | L | D |
| 3 | Ghodepani | Trek to Ghorepani | trek | lodge | B | L | D |
| 4 | Tirkhedhunga | Trek to Tikhedhunga | trek | lodge | B | L | D |
| 5 | Pokhara | Trek to Nayapul and drive to Pokhara | car | trek | hotel (3 star) | B | L | D |
| 6 | Kathmandu | Fly to Kathmandu | air | car | hotel (3 star) | B |
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"Trail to Ghandruk with Mt. Machhapuchhere on background"
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"trekker enjoying the moment with the view of pokhara, on the trail to pothama from phedi."
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"Children playing climbing over the fallen tree, which you might encounter with a lot on a trail to Sidhing."
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"Trail to Ghandruk with Mt. Machhapuchhere on background"
GEAR LIST | What to bring on this Trek?
Think only safety. Safety from the rain, the cold, the heat and the altitude. So simply put the bare essentials would be
- RAIN - a rain jacket and if required during monsoon, rainproof pants
- COLD - layers of clothings - thermals, tee shirt, fleece, windstoppers and down. Sleeping bag and liner for the night
- HEAT - Sunscreen, hat, sunglasses
- ALTITUDE - Water bottle, snacks and a great Attitude! The rest is all about building an itinerary thats going up slow!
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- Price: From $1070 per person
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