Poon Hill Trekking

Mountains are the beginning and the end of all natural scenery.
— John Ruskin

Trip Facts

Trip Code AN-M016
Trip Length 8 Days
Route Difficulty Level B
Group Size Min 2 to 8
Min Altitude 1025m / 3363 ft.
Max Altitude 3210m / 10531 ft.
Route Style Teahouse
Mode Drive In Drive Out

About Trip

Poon Hill trekking, also known as Annapurna Sunrise trekking is the best trail for travelers who wish to fit their limited travel holidays to ascertain a beautiful experience of fascinating nature and culture riches on their swift tour to Nepal.

Sunrise Hike to Poon Hill – at 3210m is the major attraction of this trip as it serves the superb vista of Himalayan giants around 270 degrees including ranges of three eight thousanders – Mt. Dhaulagiri (8167m), Mt. Manaslu (8163m) and Mt. Annapurna (8091m) accompanied by several notable +6000m and +7000m peaks of Himalayan realm. Poon Hill Trek offers not only the majestic mountains but the pleasant up and down walk through the meadows of quainter villages and dense sun-tropical Rhododendron forest encountering local people and settlements.

Ghandruk village supply fine closer view of Annapurna South and Mt. Fishtail and ethnic Gurung traditional museum explaining the history of the area and people. It is nice to visit natural hot-spring dip at Jhinu Danda to relieve ached muscles before reaching last overnight destination Deurali- also a nice point to see Annapurna South and Mt. Hiuchuli one last time.

Highlights

Beautiful trails through mixed tropical forest including beautiful tropical rhododendron forest (one of the best spring trekking trails)
One of the Annapurna’s Finest Sunrise and Sunset view from Poon Hill (3210m)
Giant eight-thousanders – Dhaulagiri (8167m), Manaslu (8163m) and Mt. Annapurna (8019m) along with twenty others +6000m and +7000m peaks
Encounter authentic Pun and Gurung tribal villages throughout journey
Recreation Visit to Natural Hot-spring to relax ached muscles

Outline Itinerary

Day 01:Drive from Kathmandu to Pokhara and transfer to Hotel
Day 02:Morning drive from Pokhara to Nayapul and trek to Hille (1480m/4856 ft)
Day 03:Trek from Hille to Ghorepani (2850m/9350 ft)
Day 04:Sunrise Poon Hill (3210m/10531 ft) hike then trek to Ghandruk (2170m/7120 ft)
Day 05:Trek from Ghandruk to Jhinu Danda (1760m/5774 ft)
Day 06:Trek from Jhinu Danda to Deurali (2080m/6824 ft)
Day 07:Trek from Deurali to Phedi (1130m/3707 ft) and drive to Pokhara
Day 08:Drive from Pokhara to Kathmandu and transfer to Hotel
Day 09:Final Departure | Rest Day at Kathmandu Valley | Other Travel Plan

Included in the Cost

All Airport Arrival and Departure Transfers
1 Experience Leader Guide, Necessary Porter (1 per 2 trekkers) and Assistant Guide as per group size including all of their expenses and insurance
8 Breakfast, 8 Dinner, 8 Lunch with seasonal fruits and hot drinks
Best Suited Local Teahouse Accommodation during trekking
All necessary National Park/Conservation Area Permit and Paperworks
2 night Standard Accommodation in Pokhara on B/B plan
Roundtrip Kathmandu Pokhara transportation in private vehicle
All necessary trekking transfers in private vehicle
Seasonal Sleeping Bag and Down Jacket (return after use)
All Expense of Nepalese Crew Members including salary, insurance, food, accommodation, equipments and transfers
Our Duffel Bag, Trip Map and Adventure Certificate
Comprehensive First Aid Medical Kit
Farewell Nepalese Cultural Dinner
All applicable fees, local and government taxes

Not Included in the Cost

Nepal Visa Fee and International Airfare
Meals and Accommodation in Kathmandu Valley
Other Trekking Expenses like Drinking Water, Soft & Hard Drinks, Juice, Phone Calls, Internet Use, Battery Charging, Laundry, Hot Shower, Donation, Additional Porter etc
Personal Trekking Gears and Equipments
Any Kinds of Health or Travel Insurance (It is mandatory to reduce the possible expense in case of emergency evacuation)
Extra night accommodation in Kathmandu/Pokhara due any reason like early arrival or late departure than scheduled itinerary (also in case of early arrival from trekking)
Cost arises due to obstruction and delays in the program itinerary due to weather problems
Tipping to Crew Members (Expected)
Any other expenses or activities besides “Service Provided”

Detail Itinerary

Day 1Drive from Kathmandu to Pokhara and transfer to Hotel Drive: 7-8 hrs | Accommodation: Hotel | Meals: Breakfast

Day 2Morning drive from Pokhara to Nayapul and trek to Hille (1480m/4856 ft) Drive: 1-1.5 hrs | Walk: 3 hrs | Accommodation: Local Teahouse | Meals: B, L, D

Day 3Trek from Hille to Ghorepani (2850m/9350 ft) Walk: 5 - 6 hrs | Accommodation: Local Teahouse | Meals: B, L, D

Day 4Sunrise Poon Hill (3210m/10531 ft) hike then trek to Ghandruk (2170m/7120 ft) Walk: 6 - 7 hrs | Accommodation: Local Teahouse | Meals: B, L, D

Day 5Trek from Ghandruk to Jhinu Danda (1760m/5774 ft) Walk: 5 – 6 hrs | Accommodation: Local Teahouse | Meals: B, L, D

Day 6Trek from Jhinu Danda to Deurali (2080m/6824 ft) Walk: 6 – 7 hrs | Accommodation: Local Teahouse | Meals: B, L, D

Day 7Trek from Deurali to Phedi (1130m/3707 ft) and drive to Pokhara Walk: 3 – 4 hrs | Drive: 45 – 60 min.| Accommodation: Hotel | Meals: B, D

Day 8Drive from Pokhara to Kathmandu and transfer to Hotel Drive: 7-8 hrs | Accommodation: Hotel | Meals: B, L, D

Day 9Final Departure | Rest Day at Kathmandu Valley | Other Travel Plan

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Milan was a pleasure to speak with an organize our trip. We spent 10 days hiking up to Poon Hill then partly up to Annapurna Base Camp and back. The process was simple, the price was great and our guide Amrit - was such a character! My friend and I had an unforgettable trip with Amrit and the next time I come back to Nepal for a trek I'll be sure to contact Milan. Thanks for the experience! Namaste Dai

Matt Jongblet, Australia

Safety Concern: Your safety is our top concern while organizing outdoor and adventure plans. Our leaders and crew members are experienced professionals who will make sure that trip is safely coursed. We truly understand the essentiality of information flow and risk management to provide the best experience. Our trekking arrangement includes the proper clothing, supplies of equipment and gears, high altitude prevention measures and remedies to provide the carefree adventure in the Himalayas.

Room to Customize: Standard itinerary and route plans are typically designed considering the average level of fitness of travelers and level of altitude gain on the trek (and multiple other factors) which can be modified as per the interest, time and budget plan of travelers. There is always a room for customization of the given standard itinerary if it does not meet your way of interest and then please pass your opinion. We always like to hear what you have to say. We are always happy to assist your valuable travel holidays in your manner with the best information that suits your way of traveling. It is your travel plan; you can choose what you want to do, of course with a lot of information first. Feel free to submit and share your travel ideas and we shall get back to you with more thoughts in no time.

Trip Price and Group Size : The given price is valid for group size of 2 to 8 only. All of our trekking plans are accompanied by specialized local leaders, guides, porters and assistant guides (as required) who will always ensure your safety and comfort at every part of the journey. We found that the group size of 8 is optimal size to run these trips, however we can organize a trip plan for any group size upon the request.

Single Traveler : If you are a single traveler and want to have private trip then please let us know your preference and we shall furnish you an ideal price based on your choice.

Group of More than 8: We also have a good experience of handling big groups of volunteers, employees, students and able to organize a trip plan upon request. Please kindly submit your group size information and we will garnish a proper trip plan and price for you in no time.

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