7 Day Poonhill Trek

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Price starting from ~~$730~~

US $ 530 per person

No of people	Price per person
1 - 1	$730
2 - 4	$555
6 - 8	$530
10 - 12	$499
14 - 16	$475

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Duration

7 days

Max. Elevation

3210m

Group size

Min 2-Max 10 (Single Supplement USD$,150)

Level

EASY

Transportation

Tourist Bus Kathmandu-Pokhara-Kathmandu.

Best Season

All Round the Year

Accommodation

Tourist standard hotel in Kahtmanudu and Pokhara, Lodges/Guesthouse in the trekking.

Meals

Breakfast

Starts at

Kathmandu

Ends at

Kathmandu

Trip Route

Kathmandu-Pokhara-Ghorepani-Poonhill-Pokhara-Kathmandu

Highlights

A short and Scenic walk through deep woods and natural water falls
Explore Pokhara city, the naturally blessed city of Nepal
Celebrate the calmness and wilderness of the nature
Relish on magnificent sunrise and mountain views including Dhaulagiri, Annapurna Massif, Gangapurna, Manaslu, Ganesh Himal and the most alluring Machhapuchhre
Visit and explore culturally enriched Ghandruk Village inhabited by Gurung people

7 day Poonhill Trek is a short and easy but immensely rewarding trekking trip in the Annapurna region. If you are looking for a short trek in Nepal, you can go with 7 day Poonhill Trek.

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This 7 day Poonhill Trek takes you to the top of Poonhill, a popular vantage point in the Annapurna region located at an elevation of 3200m high above sea level, and offers you tremendously magnificent mountain views with stunning sunrise.

The mountain views include Dhaulagiri, Annapurna Massif, Gangapurna, Manaslu, Ganesh Himal and the most alluring Machhapuchhre. The combination of the first fall of sun rays and the dazzling mountain panoramas will be the moment of a lifetime for the trekkers.

The trek begins from Kathmandu and takes you to Pokhara, and then to Nayapool and then to Ulleri and finally Banthanti by jeep in spring Autumn and Winter. But in summer and rainy season, you have to begin this trek from Nayapool/Birethanti since the country's rough road doesn’t support for jeep ride up to Ulleri and Banthanti.

As you ascend to Nangethanti, you will enjoy an incredible walk through deep woods and natural waterfalls. More importantly, if you do this trek in Spring( Mar-May), you will celebrate astonishing flowering rhododendron ( the national flower of Nepal) covering the entire hills. Penultimately, you will get to Lower Ghorepani and ascend to Ghorepani village within 15 minutes.

The ascent up to Ghorepani unveils astonishing views of the entire mountain panorama of the Annapurna region including Dhaulagiri, Annapurna Massif, Gangapurna, Manaslu, Himchuli, Ganesh Himal and the most alluring Machhapuchhre.

The next day, the trekkers will make another assent to Poonhill which takes around 1 hour to get to the top and celebrate breathtaking mountain views and sunrise. People also do yoga and meditation at the top of the Poonhill.

After witnessing/collecting/experiencing unexpected mountain views and stunning sunrise from the top of Poonhill, trekkers walk down to Ghorepani and either walk down to Tadapani and Ghandruk or directly to Pokhara along the same trail.

If you want to explore Ghandruk, a massive Gurung( indigenous people of Nepal ) village, then, go with the itinerary with Tadapani and Ghandruk or if you want to avoid it, then, walk down to Ulleri and go back to Pokhara on the same day.

The Poonhill trek can be done in 2 days also from Pokhara to Pokhara and 4 days from Kathmandu to Kathmandu.

But, this 7-day Poonhill Trek will take you to Tadapani and Ghandruk too and we also offer you an optional itinerary to Trishuli River Rafting and Chitwan Jungle Safari if you want to combine them with this itinerary

Difficulty Level

The 7-day Poonhill Trek is an easy trekking trip in Nepal in the popular Annapurna region. The highest elevation you get is 3200m which is Poonhill. Ghorepani is located at 2800m above sea level.

Actually, going up to 3200m above sea level in the mountain is not difficult and even the 7 day Poonhill trekking trail is not technical and slippery with rocky hills and steep slopes. The trail is cool and serene in Annapurna Conservation Area taking you all the way up through lush forest and natural waterfalls till you get to the highest elevation, Poonhill and Ghorepani.

Summing up, the 7-day Poonhill Trek is for beginners who want to experience an easy trek in Nepal witnessing the entire Annapurna mountain ranges. Trekkers trekking to Poonhill don’t require any technical trekking skills. Yes, beginners can do this trek.

Required Permits

Two types of different permits are required for your 7 day Poonhill Trek. They are TIMS Card ( Trekking Information Management System) Card and Annapurna Conservation Area Entry Permit. The TIMS Card costs USD 20 and Annapurna Conservation Area Entry Permits costs USD 30. You can obtain these 7 day Poonhill Trekking Permits from your local travel partner or you can collect them directly.

Food and Accommodation

Until Pokhara, trekkers will enjoy luxury accommodation and they can have the food items they like. But, when they ascend up to Ulleri and Poonhill-Ghorepani, they may not have much chance to have accommodation and food items. However, don’t be sad, there are plenty of lodges and guesthouses to organize your accommodation and food. Moreover, your guide will manage your beautiful food and accommodation for you during the trek. The local guesthouses and the lodges will offer you food items with certain criteria with prices mentioned in the menu during your 7-day Poonhill Trek.

Transportation

If you are starting the trek from Kathmandu, you will have two options: air and land and if you are starting it from Pokhara, then, you have only one choice that island. The flight from Kathmandu to Pokhara is 40 minutes maximum and the road trip is 7-8 hours. Even, the road gets disturbed by heavy traffic and other issues. So, flight is recommended.

After you get to Pokhara, you again have to drive to Nayapool/Birethanti and then to Ulleri and Banthanti for 2-3 hours and begin the hiking. While returning from Ghorepani-Poonhill, you can drive directly from Ghandruk to Pokhara and Pokhara to Kathmandu. ( Flight from Pokhara is optional)

If you want to know details about Poonhill Trek transportation, click the link: Ponhill Jeep Ride

Guide and Porter

You require hiring at least a guide for your 7-Day Poonhill Trek which is secured, and comfortable for your complete tour

The guide will be very helpful and he knows the local flora and fauna, the Entire Mountain views, well-known precautions, and local culture and speak Even the porter will help in many ways like carrying your heavy baggage.

Important Note

Trekking Mode: Best available lodge in trekking and tourist standard hotel in Kathmandu and Pokhara

Trekking Grade: Easy with Ups and Downhill walks. 

Highest Point: On top Poon Hill 3,210 m /10,531 feet.  

Local culture/religion : A blend of Hinduism and Buddhism religions and cultures. 

 Trekking duration: 02 Nights and 03 Days from Pokhara to Pokhara. 

Total Trip in Nepal : 06 nights and 07 Days from arrival to departure.

Best Seasons for 7-Day Poonhill Trek: For Ghorepani and Poon Hill Trek can be done all around the year, except in the wet monsoon times from mid-June to August. The best seasons are spring and autumn/fall, the peak time for trekking and other adventures around Nepal and the Himalayas.

Springtime begins from March onward to May, when wildflowers are in seasonal bloom. The day is much longer full of sunshine, and can get cloudy in the afternoon sometimes. There are chances of light rain on treks sometimes.  However fine sunny days for views and pleasant walks. The next best time is autumn/fall, days are mostly clear with enough sunshine.

Interested people can trek winter times from December to February, most days are crystal clear for views and walks. But short sunlight hours, much cold morning, late afternoon, and nighttime.

If you want to know about Weather in Nepal, Please click the link Weather in Nepal.

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Various things are must-know things before deciding a trip to Nepal but a few things are much more important things to know before departing from your country. There are must-know things before deciding on a trip to Nepal. They are Weather Conditions, Geography and Culture, Currency, Food and Accommodation and Health and Securities. Now, let’s talk about these must-know things about Nepal before deciding on a vacation trip in Nepal detail. For this click: 5 must-know things before deciding on a trip to Nepal.

Trip Itinerary

Your trip starts from Kathmandu Arrive at Nepal International Airport then the Haven Holidays representative will receive you. After getting introduced to the staff there at the Airport your baggage will be loaded either in the car, coach or bus as per group size. A short drive to the centre of Kathmandu city, where your hotel is located. On checking into your lovely rooms, getting refreshed from Jet-Lag, then get ready for group briefing at 4:30 pm, Where you will meet with other members who are going to do 7 day Poon Hill Trek. You will meet with the CEO of the Company, the Tour guide and the trek leader brief with related information regarding the trek. Includes details on accommodation and food hours of walks and overnight stops and views along the treks.

Max. altitude

1338

Accomodation

Hotel

Meals

Non

Morning having breakfast, get transferred into a car or coach as per the size of a group, for the overland journey. An exciting drive of more than Seven hours following the main Nepal busy highway, the drive leads along the Trisuli River. One of the most popular rivers for rafting adventure, the drive then diverts towards the west to reach Pokhara city. Along the drive, one can experience the rural farm life with grand views of snow-capped peaks. Slowly the drive ends on reaching Pokhara by the lovely Phewa Lake side, where all good hotels are located. After checking into a nice room, having time to browse around the Phewa Lakeside.

(Option: by air from Kathmandu to Pokhara, a scenic flight of 30 minutes)

Max. altitude

860

Accomodation

Hotel

Meals

Breakfast

Hours

6hrs

Initially, you will take a jeep drive to Ulleri/Banthanti and then formally begin to walk through deep woods and natural waterfalls. But, this jeep drive is possible only in Spring, Autumn and Winter, not possible in rainy.

The walk continues, from Ulleri, as the trail gets better on a gradual winding path to Ghorepani. The highest overnight stops of the trip, enjoy the lunch stop along the way and continue the trek on a winding path with short ups. The walk leads amidst beautiful woods of pines and rhododendrons to reach the main welcome gate, the entrance to Ghorepani village.

From the welcome gate, a short climb to Upper / Deurali where Ghorepani village is situated. Facing grand views of the Dhaulagiri Himal range, having nice good lodges for trekkers, as you check into a lovely room. Enjoy the lunch and overnight stop, with the rest of the afternoon relax and explore the Poon-Magar village with views of snow peaks. Ghorepani stands amidst enchanting woods of rhododendron and pine trees, on the foot of famous Poon Hill.

Max. altitude

2870

Accomodation

Lodge

Meals

Breakfast

Hours

7hrs

Start the early morning hike, a climb to Poon Hilltop (3210 m) takes about an hour or a little more. On reaching the top and the highest point of the adventure enjoy the stunning sunrise views. Poon Hill with an observation tower to catch more panoramic views of the staggering mountain range. After bright and striking sunrise views along with a grand panorama of the world’s highest peaks of Dhaulagiri, Manaslu and Annapurna Himalayas with arrays of snow peaks. Being refreshed with cool morning breathtaking views, head downhill to Ghorepani for breakfast, and then continue walking. From Ghorepani on an alternative route, offers more scenic views with new places of southern ridges of the Annapurna Himalayas. Climb to the top of Deurali Hill, which is almost the same height as Poon Hill.

The views of Annapurna and Dhaulagiri Himalayan range remain constant, then head downhill to Bhanthati a small settlement. Possible lunch stop, afternoon walk down to a stream and an hour climb up to Tadapani.  A nice settlement with 5-6 lodges with grand views of the Annapurna Himalayas surrounded by dense tree lines.

Max. altitude

3210

Accomodation

lodge

Meals

Breakfast

Hours

6hrs

Morning enjoy another stunning sunrise view from Tadapani, from the lodge of overnight stay. Enjoy the close views of Annapurna peaks, having breakfast morning a short and easy walk to Ghandruk village.

Start the morning walk through beautiful woodland to reach the small settlement of Bhaise Kharka. Downhill starts down to a stream and then on a winding trail to Ghandruk. One of the largest Gurung villages around the Annapurna Himalaya range. The Gurung people with similar looks like Poon Magar of Ghorepani villagers. The Gurung follow Hinduism and Buddhism religion with their own ancient culture of the Bon sect of pre-Buddhism. At Ghandruk after checking into the best lodges available, after lunch explore the interesting village and its small Gurung museum.

After you explore Ghandruk Village, you will drive back to Pokhara with a four-wheel jeep and check in at the hotel. You can walk around Lakeside Pokhara in the evening.

Max. altitude

2640

Accomodation

Hotel

Meals

Breakfast

Hours

6hrs

Morning, after breakfast depart from the hotel for an interesting drive or fly back to Kathmandu. The road follows on main busy highway, after leaving the Trisuli River, and then the road climbs on winding up to the outskirts of Kathmandu Valley. From the high end of the valley rim, the driver slowly enters the busy bustling city of Kathmandu. On reaching Thamel or near about then check into respective hotels, The afternoon is free for leisure for individual activities and the evening Farewell Dinner with a Nepali cultural program.

Max. altitude

860

Accomodation

Hotel

Meals

Breakfast

Hours

6hrs

Last day in Nepal and at Kathmandu, as time for your respective airline's flight departures. Our guide and staff transfer you to the airport, then bid farewell to Nepal till you return for another exciting adventure. 

Max. altitude

1338

Accomodation

Non

Meals

Breakfast

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What's Includes

All Arrival and Departure Transfer from airport to hotel and vice-versa,vehicles according group size.
Twin sharing room on best tourist standard hotels in Kathmandu & Pokhara  on bed and breakfast basis
Transportation before and after trek to and from Pokhara.
Transportation Tourist Bus services Kathmandu-Pokhara-Kathmandu.
Twin sharing accommodation on best available lodges/Guesthouse with Breakfast.
Service of guide, trekking staff as per size two each to one porter. ( It means for two clients one porter)
Wages, meals, medical allowance of guides, trekking staff and porters.
Applicable Special Trekking Permits TIMS (Trekking Information Management Systems).
Necessary ACAP (Annapurna Conservation Area  Project) Entrance Fees.
Comprehensive Medical Kit carried by our staff if required for minor wounds and sickness.
Gift of Haven Holidays Company T-shirt or Cap
Government local tax and Vats.
Trekking equipment: Duffel Bag if necessary.
Four-wheel Jeep drive service Pokhara -Ulleri and Ghandruk to Pokhara.
Farewell dinner in Kathmandu.

What's Excludes

Nepal Visa, Personal Medical & Travel Insurance. 
Expenses of a personal nature,
Gratitude or tipping for trekking staff, drivers, porters and guides
Extra snacks and refreshments. 
Personal trekking gear, including sleeping bags and down jackets. 
Emergency Evacuation if required by any means of transportation.
Personal medical kit, as advised by your doctors. 
Early return from the trek due to personal domestic or medical reasons, no refund will be entertained on breaking the journey.
Lunch and Dinner all the round trip.
Domestic tickets fare like Kathmandu - Pokhara and Pokhara - Kathmandu.
Kathmandu and Pokhara sightseeing and entry fee.

Trip Info

Arrival

You will arrive either by air or land to Nepal. If you arrive in Nepal by air, you have to use only Tribhuvan International Airport. Instead, if you use the road, you can enter or arrive in Nepal by land, you can different borders of Neighboring countries (India and China) like Jogbani, Raksaul, Sunauli, Nepaljung, Dhangadi, Birjung, Kakarvitta, Jhapa, Morang, Tatopani, Tinker, Rasuawagadi, Kimanthanka etc. You can use whichever entrances you like to suit your comfort and convenience.

On Arrival, you will have the on-arrival visa instantly if you have not applied for Nepal visa for Nepal through the consulate centre or Nepal Embassies near you or your city. Within half an hour, you can get an instant authentic visa on your passport after producing all the required documents for the visa.

Tourist Visa Nepal

A tourist Visa is on arrival visa in Nepal. It means tourists who are visiting Nepal can get the visas instantly on arrival at International Airports by producing all required documents. It’s a quick and not a delayed process.TIA (Tribhuvan International Airport) under the Department of Immigration has been facilitating tourists flying to Nepal by providing visas on Arrival. The 'On Arrival' visa procedure is very quick and simple. Within 5-10 minutes, you will get a visa on your passport. However, You can expect some queues during peak Tourist season (Autumn-Sep-Nov). If you wish to skip those queues, you can also consider getting a Visa from Nepalese Diplomatic Missions stationed abroad before your arrival. If you have possible, we recommend you obtain a visa before you enter Nepal from the diplomatic missions located nearby you so that you don’t need to bear any hassles during the process of obtaining a tourist visa on arrival. The choice is yours.

For more information plz click:https://www.havenholidaysnepal.com/tourist-visa-nepal

Transfer to Hotel

The majority of people/trekkers enter Nepal by air and that is via Tribhuvan International Airport. We receive you at the arrival of any entry point of Nepal or mainly at Tribhuvan International Airport without any delay according to your arrival time. It may take some time like 30 minutes to collect your luggage and for security checking at the airport. After that, you make your way to the exit of the airport and the Haven Holidays Pvt. Ltd. Representative will be waiting there holding the Board Witten “Haven Holidays Pvt. Ltd” As you see the board, you have to go with him or her and we will make a very comfortable transfer to the hotel you are staying overnight. The transfer from Tribhuvan International Airport and Thamel, the hotel where you are staying will take just 30 minutes drive.

Get checked in the hotel take a rest and get refreshed. We will give you the time for orientation after you get checked into the hotel.

Orientation

As you are given the time when you get checked in the hotel, you will be followed by our staff for the orientation. It may be on the same day or later the next day early in the morning at breakfast.

We will briefly let you know the trip you are undertaking from the next day or the same day onwards. You will be stated about the highlights of the trip, preparations, equipment, food and accommodation, guide and porter, emergency rescue, travel insurance and many other important things to know beforehand.

We will introduce you to the trip crew and have a brief talk with them so that you can feel more comfortable during the trip.

If you have any queries, you can put them in this orientation meeting before you depart for your trip.

Last Minute Booking

Last-minute booking is always open for you but the same package tends to be a little more costly than the regular departure dates trip packages. Those who approach for last minute booking with us; must pay a 10% additional cost of the total trip cost mentioned on our website.

You can book the trip you like on our website even a day before the trip begins.

If you are lucky, then, the last minute may be a golden opportunity for you to get the same price or even less than that if one of the members of the trip gives up and withdraws the trip plan at the eleventh hour. So, if you are late to book the trip you like to do with us, no worries, you still have the option and we will try our level best to make your trip as successful and grand as other normal trips.

Don’t hesitate to hit the booking button at the eleventh hour, we are always open and here to organize your vacation trips in Nepal.

Trip Extension

We are always flexible and open to the extension of the particular trip you are undertaking. If you enjoy the trip you are doing, you can extend it to longer days or longer hours. But, for this, you must contact us one day prior so that we can arrange the required things like trip crew, accommodation, transportation and other minor needy things for your extended trip. If you let us know a day earlier directly or through the trip crew you are using in the field/route like through your trip leader, you will have a beautiful time ahead. For the extension of the trip, you must add some little additional cost which we will settle in mutual understanding.

Currency Exchange

You can exchange your currency even in the Tribhuvan International Airport at your arrival or you can exchange it after you check in at the hotel in Thamel or other several places of Kathmandu, trekking beginning points as well. You can find several money exchange counters in different corners of Thamel city. If you are in a rush and cannot do this, you can pay USD, AUD or CAD to the people whom you need to pay for your accommodation, food, trip costs, tipping etc. You can even exchange your currency with Nepali on the trekking routes/trip routes like in Lukla, and Namche You can ask to exchange your currency with Nepal with local lodges/restaurants/hotels/ guesthouses too. But, you need to have your currency like USD, AUD or CAD. Even Indian currency does work in Nepal while paying but only Rs. 100 rupees not 500 and 1000. You can pay with your currency with the current exchange rate wherever you go in Nepal.

Haven Holidays Team

Haven Holidays Team is very professional, reliable and responsible. You can completely on them. They are well-trained, friendly and highly literate in their respective languages. You can share anything you like with them without any hesitation. They know local culture, civilization, history, foods and accommodation, weather conditions, expert in first-aid application and how to handle the sudden accidents on the trip. They are eco-friendly and better understand the non-human's rights and their lives.

The Haven Holidays Team will assist you in every step of your trip to make it memorable and more convenient.

Luggage and Storage

If you are hiring a porter for your trip in the mountains, you can pack no more than 10 kg. in the duffel bag or your backpack. We provide you with a very reliable duffel bag to put your stuff to be carried on the trip. It will be very safe to be carried by a porter. Because it is the labour rule that a porter can only maximum of 20kgs in the mountain. Please, don’t pack unnecessary stuff in the duffel bag. Two people one porter put 10kg of stuff by each individual.

If you think you don’t need the stuff you have with you in the mountains, you can store it at the hotel in Kathmandu. They will keep your unnecessary luggage/stuff very safe till your return back. Ask your trip leader or hotel receptionist to do it for you before you depart for the trip. Take the luggage tag while storing the unnecessary luggage.

Meals

Meals will be provided according to the itinerary and cost includes and cost excludes. If you are given the itinerary or cost like including BB only, you will be provided breakfast only and if you have booked the trip package including a full-board meal, you will get all the meals including breakfast, dinner and lunch. Apart from main meals, if you have extra tea, coffee, cold drinks and other alcoholic drinks, you have to pay them personally.

During the trip, you will be given enough time to have a meal. You can enjoy the meal you like from the menu. Vegan, Vegetarian?? If you are vegetarian, you will still find the choice in the menu and our guide will take good care of you through the trip.

You will have your meal at the lodge/local guesthouse, hotel or resort during the trip. You are supposed to have the meal where you stay overnight in the mountain during the trekking trip.

Sometimes, you may not get the item you want in the mountain during the trekking trip/touring trip, at the time; you have to consider it very calmly.

You will enjoy freshly cooked meals in the mountain during the trip days with local ingredient

Trek Start

After breakfast at the hotel in Pokhara, you will take a 3-hour drive from Pokhara to Ulleri via Birethanti. Birethnti serves as an entry point for trekking heading into the Annapurna Region, particularly those starting the Annapurna Sanctuary Trek (Annapurna Base Camp), and Ghorepani Poon Hill Trek by walking. Ulleri is a picturesque village in Annapurna Nepal, known for its stunning landscape and traditional Nepali Culture. It's a common stop along the Annapurna Circuit and Annapurna Base Camp Trek. The village is famous for its challenging stone staircase consisting of around 3,000 steps to escape that challenging part this trip designated a drive to Directly Ulleri for our valued guest. The views of the surrounding hills and terraced fields from Ulleri are breathtaking, offering trekkers a glimpse of the natural beauty that awaits them on their journey.

Electricity

You will get a good and undisturbed facility of electricity during the trip to Nepal. Even though you go to the mountain for trekking and other adventure activities, you can get the facility of electricity to charge your phones and backups. However, in some cases, you may have to face the problem of load-shedding and the local lodges and some places guesthouses may charge you some amount to charge your batteries, backups and phones in remote areas trekking. There won’t be an electricity heating system in the mountain while doing trekking or other adventure activities.

Drinking Water

Drinking water must be pure, safe and contamination-free. You can get bottled or purified drinking water during the trip even in the mountain which is very safe for you to drink. The majority of the people who make trekking or adventure trips in the mountains go with boiled water which is prepared by the local lodges/guesthouses on the trail which is the best way to keep you safe from contaminated water. However, some people carry water purifying ingredients and they apply it to the drinking water and they drink it. But, don’t try to drink the water from the Local River, stream and taps. The bottled water you can buy along the trek in the guesthouse.

Communication

You can enjoy excellent facilities of communication in Kathmandu. However, in the case of the trekking trip in the mountains, you may not be able to have such kind of facility as in the cities. But, most of the local teahouses/lodges/guesthouses/ hotels on the trail will offer you the facility of Wi-fi. Sometimes, you get it for free and sometimes, you may have to pay for the installation of Wi-fi during the trip in the mountains.

The best way to access good communication over your smartphone is to get a local Nepali SIM Card like NT and NCELL. You get these local Nepali SIM Cards easily in Kathmandu and even in International Airport, Tribhuvan International Airport. For this, you have to present a copy of your passport and a passport-sized- photograph. You can buy a data pack via this local SIM Card and you make a very good communication. You can make a call, and access the internet over it.

Trek Ends

Our trek ends at the Ghandruk Village another gem nestled in the Annapurna r(Annapurna Base Camp), and Ghorepani Poon Hill Trek by walking. Ghandruk Village is renowned for its rich Gurung culture, traditional architecture, and stunning mountain vistas. It's a popular place for trekkers exploring the Annapurna region. Ghandruk Village is Located at an altitude of around 2,000 meters (6,561 feet). The village itself is adorned with intricately built stone houses, narrow alleyways, and terraced fields. One of the highlights of visiting Ghandruk is experiencing the warm hospitality of the Gurung people, one of Nepal's ethnic groups known for their bravery, hospitality, and unique cultural traditions. Many trekkers choose to stay overnight in Ghandruk to immerse themselves in the local culture and enjoy the tranquil mountain atmosphere. You explore Ghandruk village as well have lunch there. After Lunch, you are heading down to the bus station, The Haven Holidays team Arranged transportation back to Pokhara.

Finally, You will drive back from Ghandruk to Pokhara around 3 Hours.

Feedback

You can give feedback on the trek/trip you have undertaken at the end of Kathmandu. You can visit our office or you can do it in the farewell dinner we organize. Your feedback about the trip will always be taken positively. We need it to grow and sharpen our services and facilities in the coming days.

If you cannot attend the farewell dinner at the end of the trip in Kathmandu or you don’t have time to visit our office, you can write your feedback on the trip advisor page which will be more reliable and public.

Trek Extra Personal Expenses

How prodigal you are? Your trek extra personal expenses depend on it. If you love doing extra expenses on the trip, you will go to topics like alcoholic drinks, extra tea or coffee apart from the meal, tipping, some minor donations, extra snacks on the trail, some urgent personal stuff like clothing or any other equipment you immediately require on the trip in case it gets damaged or stop functioning. And, at the end of the trek, you have to give some tips to your trekking crew. For this, you have to allocate some dollars or Nepali currency.

Typical Day

The typical trip day begins with a good breakfast. You will have breakfast at around 7-8 am and begin the day after it. Then, you will have to work/walk for 3-4 hours after breakfast and you will stop for lunch. The lunchtime will be around an hour. You will order your lunch item and the restaurant/hotel/teahouse will cook for you. Sometimes, you may have to wait for some time if the restaurant or hotel is crowded. You can find the item you want in the menu prepared by the local lodge/restaurant/hotel. If you are vegetarian, no worries, you can still find the ways.

After lunch, you will resume your work/trek/trip again and end it in the after like around 3-4 pm. After that, you will check in the hotel/guesthouse/teahouse and get refreshed. Take rest, change clothing and go for dinner at around 6-7 pm. Your leader will help you to order the meals you like. At the dinner, your leader will share the important information for the next day’s trip and you can raise the question regarding it. The leader will orient you on what to wear, how to walk, what to carry and where to eat. Follow the instructions from the guide/leader very well.

Why with Haven Holidays?

· Free Booking and Free Cancelation

· Veteran Crew Members

· Enhancing Eco-Tourism

· Prompt response, full safety and comfort guaranteed.

· No hidden cost

· Flexible

· Cost Friendly

· Wider Networks

· Expert in risk management

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The Incredible short Ghorepani poon hill trek through Haven Holidays trekking company with export guide.

On the unforgettable Ghorepani Poon Hill trek with Haven Holidays, through your best trekking companion. This incredible short trek offers a perfect adventure of natural beauty and cultural immersion, ensuring an enriching experience. With Haven Holidays, you are first just a traveler but after finished your trip, you will became a part of family guest, guided Nava by seasoned experts who bring the trail to life. As you ascend towards the panoramic Poon Hill, the famous for its breathtaking sunrise over the Annapurna and Dhaulagiri ranges, your experienced guide Nava will unravel the secrets of the Himalayas. The trek also takes you through charming villages like Ghorepani, where you can interact with locals and savor authentic Nepalese hospitality. Haven Holidays' commitment to excellence ensures a seamless journey, with well-planned itineraries and expert guidance. Immerse yourself in the wonders of the Ghorepani Poon Hill trek, forging memories that last a lifetime with Haven Holidays.

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Preparation For This Trip

Travel Documents:

Travel tickets and trip print/pictures in Divece

Passport -with at least 6 months validity

Passport copies

4 copies of Passport size photos

Visa - available at Kathmandu Airport. Check visa requirements your nationality click: Tourist visa in Nepal

Insurance, documents that cover medical, rescue, and airlift(helicopter)in case on the trip

Electronics:

Electronic device and charger
Camera or smartphone for capturing memories. It may be hard to find charging devices that fit your device, so keep the focus on your charger and multiple adapters.
Power Bank- Charging your devices may not be possible everywhere. So, it is recommended to carry a power bank for backup

Trekking Packing/Checklist:

When preparing for a trekking trip in Nepal, it's essential to have the right equipment and packing list to ensure your safety and comfort to complete your mission. You will need to pack smart and light. This packing list doesn’t mean you need to pack everything listed here. This list is a guideline, and your final list will depend on your preferences and judgment. Follow as per your personal needs and preferences by taking this as a reference. Comprehensive list of items:

Clothing

Headwear

Sun Hat/Cap for sun protection - A Sun hat protects the face from the strong rays of the sun. Carry a lightweight hat that can be easily packed. Or A wide-brimmed hat to cover your ears, neck, and face from the strong rays of the sun. More: Trekking equipment list

Frequently Asked Questions

If you begin your Poon Hill Trek from Kathmandu and want to end in Kathmandu, it takes at least 6 days and if you want to spend a day to explore Pokhara, it total takes 7 days for poon hill trek. Actually, a weeklong vacation will be enough for Poon Hill Trek in Nepal.

If you begin from Kathmandu, the first day, you will transfer yourself to Pokhara by air or by road. If you use road transportation, it takes more than 7 hours to get Pokhara from Kathmandu. Or, if you use air or domestic flight, it takes only 35 minutes.

The next day, you will drive to Biretahnti and trek to Ulleri and on the third day, you will hike up to Ghorepani village ( 2880m). On the 4^th day, you will climb Poon Hill and trek to Tadapani. The fifth day will be for the walk to Ghandruk Village and the sixth for retunring to Pokhara and the final or 7^th day will be for returning Kathmandu. This is the way you spend all 7 days or a week long days for your Poonhill Trek.

However, some people try to do Poon Hill Trek even in 3-4 days which will be very rush, but still can do. You can use the domestic flight to go to Pokhara from Kathmandu and then begin the trek on the same day. The next day, you will get to Ulleri and then to Poonhill and you can come back along the same trail back to Pokhara on the third or 4^th day. This way also is possible if you relay want to do Poon Hill Trek. And fly back to Kathmandu on the same day and catch your international flight at night to homewards.

Yes, Poon Hill Trek is easy to do. It is, in fact, for the beginners and freshers to witness fabulous mountain views including Dhaulagiri, Annapurna, Manaslu, Machhapuchhre, Ganesh Himal and many neighboring mountain summits in Annapurna region of Nepal.

Since Poon Hill Trek is easy, the people without any kind of trekking/hiking skills and even the children above 9 and elderly people can do it easily with average hiking hours 5. The highest elevation Poon Hill Trek takes the trekkers is 3210m which is Poon Hill.

You can prepare your Poon Hill Trek with very basic trekking equipment and basic but regular exercises like waking, jogging, aerobics and cardio. If you have the stamina or confidence of walking 4-5 hours a day at the elevation like 2000-2500, you can easily triumph overPoon Hill Trek with mesmerizing mountain panoramas and truly blesses country life of Nepal.

Yes, we can see Annapurna 1 from Poon Hill which cannot be seen even from Annapurna Base Camp. Along with Annapurna I, you can see Annapurna south, Annapurna II, Dhaulagiri, Machhapuchhre, Manaslu and even Ganesh Himal. You can see only Machhapuchhre from Mardi Himal Base Camp and only Annapurna South from Annapurna Base Camp but you can see entire Annapurna Himalayan range from Poon Hill so that Poon Hill Trek is considered better than Mardi Himal Trek and Annapurna Base Camp Trek.

Actually, it is not but if you want to end your trek via Poon Hill, you can do it. For this you have to make a prior request to include Poon Hill at end of the Annapurna Circuit Trek.

Annapurna Circuit Trek ends at Muktinath or Tatopani after crossing Thoronga La Pass (5,416 metres (17,769 ft) and if you want to fly or drive back to Pokhara from Tatopani or Muktinath, you can do it but if you want to extend your Annapurna Circuit Trek to Poon Hill, you can do it by spending two more days. You can walk from Tatopani to Poon Hill and then end the trek at Birethanti or Nayapool.

However, you don’t need to include Poon Hill as a part of Annapurna Circuit Trek. The Annapurna Circuit Trek begins from Besisahar and ends at Jomsom/Muktinath. But, some people love trekking to Poon Hill from Muktinath and end the trek at Nayapool.

Poon Hill Trek is worth doing as your short and easy vacation trip in Nepal. This a week-long trek takes you to the top of Poon Hill (3210m) and offers you probably the best mountain views of Dhaulagiri, Annapurnas, Machhapuchhre, Ganesh Himal, Manaslu and Lamjung Himal. The trek also takes you through thrilling deep woods of Annapurna Conservation Area, natural water falls, traditional local villages and awe-inspiring landscapes. The local life style, accommodation and foods will give you a very distinct taste of trekking in the Nepal’s Himalayas.

If you looking for a short and easy trekking trip in Nepal for a week-long vacation, you will totally get refreshed with the cool walks and breathtaking mountain views along with stunning sunrise. So, Poon Hill Trek is worth doing as a beginner and fresher trekker to enjoy 5-7 days’ vacation in Nepal.

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