GHOREPANI 'POON HILL' TREK
Spectacular mountains and rural ethnic villages.
An interesting and relatively easy trek through picturesque mountain villages, forests of bright rhododendron and a variety of ethnic groups and cultures. Winding your way up terraced hillsides pass through villages of the Gurung and Chhetri peoples and emerge onto ridges to indulge in incredible views. The highlight, and high point , of the trek is Poon Hill, which offers the best panoramic views of the high Himalaya in Nepal - Annapurna, Dhaulagiri and the mesmerizing fish-tail pinnacle of Machhapuchhre.
Itinerary
Day |
Altitude |
Time |
1 |
KTM-Pokhara |
915m |
6 hrs |
2 |
Tirkhedhunga |
1540m |
1hr drive
4hrs trek |
3 |
Ghorepani |
2987m |
6 hrs |
4 |
Poon Hill |
3190m |
1 hr |
|
Ghandruk |
1940m |
7 hrs |
5 |
Dhampus |
1640m |
6 hrs |
6 |
Pokhara |
915m |
1hr trek &
1hr drive |
7 |
Drive Kathmandu |
1320m |
6 hrs |
Accommodation
Accommodation in Pokhara is on a twin share basis with private facilities. Whilst trekking accommodation is in lodges and teahouses and is of a basic standard. Rooms may be twin or multi share with basic shared toilet facilities. Showers are available in some places for a small charge. What is Included
- Accommodation Pokhara - Twin share
- Accommodation on trek. Twin or multi share
- Meals during the trekking
- All domestic transport as listed in itinerary
- All National Park entrance fees
- Porters to carry personal gear
- 15kg luggage allowance while on trek
- Duffle Bag for your gear
- Sleeping Bag
- Trek guide
- Comprehensive medical kit
What is not Included
- Personal expenses such as drinks, postage, laundry
- Meals in Pokhara
- International flights and departure taxes
- Visa and passport fees
- Travel insurance
- Emergency evacuation
- Tips and gratuities
- Costs arising from unforeseen events outside the control of Royal Mt. Trekking
- Accommodation in Kathmandu . You may choose to book accommodation from our hotel list.
- Kathmandu-Pokhara flight (optional) USD71 one-way.
ABOUT HOTEL AND AIRPORT TRANSFER:
For those who would like us to arrange their transfer Airport / Hotel / Airport, it would be free of cost.
Also, we will arrange accommodation in Kathmandu before or after the trek, let us know your preference of hotel so that we can arrange your booking accordingly. |