Destination: Nepal
Name of Trail: Short Ghorepani Poon Hill Trek
Duration: 07 Days
Trekking Days: 04 Days
Pokhara: 02 Days
Kathmandu: 01 Day (Arrival)
Grade: Easy
Maximum altitude: 3210m
Per Day walking: approx. 5-6 hours
Trek Style: Tea house
Transportation: Private Vehicle
Accommodation: Standard accommodation in cities, Tea house/Lodge during the trek
Activities: Walking, Sunrise View
Best Month: All Except June, July, August
Short Poon Hill trek is designed to complete famous Ghorepani Poon hill with Ghandruk village trekking just in 04 Days. This short trek to Ghandruk village and Poon hill starts from Pokhara and ends in Pokhara.
Ghorepani Poon Hill trekking is a fairly easy trek and a very famous trek in the Annapurna region. This trek is considered as easy and recommended for first timers trekkers. It is sometimes referred as the short mini Annapurna circuit trek. This trek lies in the Annapurna foothills to the viewpoint in the Ghorepani. The route has the best lodging compared to any other trekking routes in Nepal. It provides you the most eye catching Mountain View. The route has beautiful villages inhabited mostly by the Gurung tribe including the dense rhododendron forest with variety of birds. The trek starts from the Modi Khola River which is an hours drive from Pokhara. This trek is very famous for its sunrise Poon hill. Ghorepani Poon hill trekking is also known as Annapurna sunrise view trek.
Short Trekking to Poon Hill from Pokhara can be performed throughout the year. We do not suggest to trek in monsoon season. Mountain are not clearly visible on this season. Walking on the trials is also very difficult at this time. But if you are experienced enough to walk at hilly regions during rain you can choose this trek on monsoon also.
Trekking to Ghorepani Poon hill is regarded as one of the best trekking route in Annapurna region. It also a very well known trek for those who have never trekked before and even for the trekkers who have a short holiday or less time. But even though it’s a limited day trek, it still takes you to the best spot to see the mountains and watch the sunrise. If you are normally fit you will be able to complete this trek without any difficulties.
This short itinerary is designed to finish trekking in 04 days from Pokhara to Poon Hill. And 07 Days from Kathmandu , Pokhara, Poon Hill, Pokhara, Kathmandu with international arrival and departure. 07 days itinerary is designed assuming that you are not in Nepal. We can customize this itinerary in various ways. Some popular customization with Poon hill itinerary are Poon Hill trek with Lumbini and Chitwan Jungle safari and Poon Hill with Nagarkot sunrise view.
If you want normal trekking itinerary we have 08 days Ghorepani Poon Hill trekking itinerary, which goes has slower pace then this short itinerary. The normal itinerary has 04 trekking days and total of 08 days starting and ending at Kathmandu.
If you are not in Nepal and want full Package of Ghorepani Poon Hill trek.
Day 01: Enjoy the delicious breakfast in the morning after breakfast we will drive towards Nayapul and then trek to Tikhedhunga.
After breakfast we will head for a short drive from Pokhara to Nayapul. We will drive for 30 min and then trek for 2-3 hours all the way to Tikhedhunga. This will be the actual first day of trekking. Rest overnight get refreshed to trek for the next morning.
Day 02: Trek from Tikhedhunga to Ghorepani.
The next morning after breakfast we will follow the scenic trekking route of Annapurna we will trek from Tikhedhunga to Ghorepani. We will trek for 4-5 hours into the scenic natural surroundings. Rest overnight.
Day 03:Trek from Ghorepani to Ghandruk.
The next morning we will trek from Ghorepani to Poon Hill. Enjoy the morning sunrise and head back to the hotel. Have breakfast and head to Ghandruk. We trek for 6 to 7 hours into the scenic natural surrounding through the fascinating route 0f Annapurna region. Explore the beautiful surrounding areas and rest overnight.
Day 04: Trek from Ghandruk to Pokhara.
Early morning after breakfast we will trek from Ghandruk to Pokhara. We will trek for 4-5 hours all the way back to the paradise city of Pokhara. Explore the scenic beauty around and rest overnight.
If you want to start and end your trip from Pokhara, for cost information please make inquiry now. We will provide includes and excludes for your trips with cost.
Nepal visas can be easily obtained from the Government of Nepal, Nepalese Embassy or Consulate office located in your country. You can get a visa from the Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu on your arrival or from any other entry point in Nepal. Make sure to bring a few sets of your passport size photos. Visa fees are inexpensive.
You can also apply for a visa in a near embassy or either you can travel to Nepal and get a visa on arrival. We will assist you to settle your visa work too.
We offer you a star rated accommodation with comfort and cozy. You will be amused with the facility and warmth we offer you including facility like (attached bath, A/C, 24 hours running hot and cold shower). During the trek your accommodation is includes Mt. Lodge and local tea houses but we do our best for providing the best available lodges on a twin- sharing basis, some tea house are basic with shared washing and toilet facilities. If you are prefer a single room in Kathmandu and trek you may indicate your preference on request and pay a single supplement cost. Contact us
We provide you only Bb facility in city as preferred in itinerary. Full board meals are included (breakfast, Lunch and dinner with cup of tea or coffee) throughout the trek. We provide you food from the local tea house Mt. Lodge en route chosen from a menu. Breakfast and dinner is to be provided from the same tea house we would overnight but lunch would be en route in between. You can enjoy the Nepalese style cuisine or any other continental food as per required. You are to be giver from pizza to snacks. Most teahouses offer a variety of rice and noodle dishes, as well as soup and seasonal vegetable. A variety of cereals, bread and egg dishes are generally available for breakfast.
Health is the most important part of traveling or trekking. One must possess good physical condition before and while commencing Himalaya’s tour. If you don’t have any trekking experiences better grab one or be physically prepare for the trek. Before commencing adventurous trek you can commence a short hike, cycling or a short walking tour, this may help you a lot throughout the trek.
The highest height you will reach on this trip is 5545m from the sea level. The walk may be ups and down passing various villages, high land, wilderness and much more difficult and rough trail.
We strongly advise travelers to consult with your medical doctor before travelling and do the regular check up of your health and report us while booking a trip with us.
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Our porter are fully equipped and insured for each trip they are responsibility with us. As you know that we are very honest with the porter issues and their condition while on trek thus we make sure that our porter are fully prepared for the trip. We are closely working with international porter Progress Association for the welfare and befit for the touristic porters.
It is our company’s management system; the maximum load carried by our porter is 20 to 25 KG so be sure that your trekking bag is not loads more 20 KG.
One of the most important factors of trekking is the travel insurance. To be sufficiently protected in terms of insurance, you will need specialized travel insurance for participation in risky activities.
Your travel insurance policy must be covers emergency evacuation, trip injury, lost baggage, medical treatment and expenses, theft, liability is recommended. Make sure the insurance covers all the activities that you will be undertaking your stay in Nepal such as trekking and climbing including others trip.
We organize any route of Nepal trek with fix departure basis or private trip, the minimum group size would be two and maximum group size is ten of more on request. We can also organize private trip to solo person with single supplement cost. Else, join our estimated group departure dates available online market or ask us with your personal suitable flexible dates, we will open group date on the same date.
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