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    At a Glance

    • Destination
      Nepal
    • Durations
      6 days
    • Trip Difficulty
      Easy
    • Activities
      Trekking
    • Group Size
      Min. 1 Pax
    • BEST TIME
      March-May and Sept-Dec

    Trip Overview

    Are you looking for an adventure that will take your breath away? Look no further than the Annapurna Poon Hill trek! This stunning trek offers a perfect blend of moderate hiking, rich cultural experiences, and jaw-dropping mountain views that will leave you speechless in a short amount of time.

    Located in the Annapurna region, this trek takes you through charming villages of Gurungs, lush forests, and rolling hills to the top of Poon Hill, where you'll be rewarded with breathtaking views of the Annapurna range.

    So why delay? Hurry and book this beautiful journey with us to witness the best that this region offers. You just have to send us an inquiry. And we will take care of everything.

    Highlights

    • Begin the journey with a scenic flight to Pokhara. Catch a glimpse of the mountain vistas from the flight.
    • Explore the streets of Pokhara and make a stop at the infamous Phewa Lake.
    • Roam around the Magar village of Ulleri and make acquaintance with the locals along the way.
    • Walk through the dense forest of oak and rhododendrons and immerse in nature.
    • Enjoy the views of the Dhaulagiri I, Annapurna I, Nilgiri, Hiunchuli, and more presenting a spectacular sight from the Ghorepani.
    • Indulge in the local cuisine of the local people, including dal bhat (steamed rice, lentils, and vegetables)
    • Learn the cultures, traditions, and lifestyles of the Tamang, Gurung, and Magar ethnicities along the way.
    • Walk passed pasturelands and meadows blooming with flowers. You can also witness the mountain goats grazing.
    • Catch the beautiful sunrise from Poon Hill and the panoramic sights of the glorious mountain ranges.
    • Visit the old Gurung museum in Ghandruk and witness the ancient household of the Gurung ethnic group.

    Route Overview

    As you land at the Tribhuvan International Airport, a representative from our side will greet you and escort you to the hotel in Kathmandu. After a short briefing, you can relax or explore the tourist markets near your hotel.

    Now, the journey begins with a scenic flight to Pokhara. Upon landing, you'll drive to Nayapul and start your journey on foot. After hiking for about five hours, you'll make your first stop at Tikhe Dunga. From there, you'll pass by Ulleri and walk along the rhododendron forest to reach Ghorepani. Hiking up Poon Hill to catch the beautiful sunrise, you'll retrace your way to Tadapani.

    Further, you'll make your way to the village of the Gurungs, Ghandruk. Continuing the journey, you'll walk down to Kimche and drive back to Pokhara. Now, recalling the memories of your trek, you'll end the journey by catching a flight back to Kathmandu.

    Best Time

    The Annapurna Poon Hill Trek is a beautiful journey in the Annapurna region. Now, you may wonder about the right time to experience the trip to its fullest.

    The best time to embark on this adventure is the months of March to May and September to

    November. These months fall under the spring and autumn seasons and are the peak trekking seasons. The weather is usually dry and clear, creating excellent trekking conditions with incredible mountain views during these months.

    If you choose to trek during autumn, you can expect stable and clear weather with moderate temperatures. It's the perfect time to witness the majestic beauty of the Annapurna range at its peak, with clear skies and stunning vistas that will take your breath away.

    Spring, on the other hand, offers an exhilarating trekking experience, with a blooming of flowers and rhododendrons in the hills. This is a great time to experience the cultural and natural beauty of the region, as well as to see the local villages and farming communities in full swing.

    Nevertheless, the trek is accessible all year round. But be warned that cloudy weather in the monsoon and winter can make the hike unworthy.

    Is The Trek For You?

    Now that you know about the features of the trek, let's see if the trek is the right holiday for you.

    Before setting out on a hike, you should first think about how long it would take. The Annapurna Poon Hill Trek is a short trek that takes about six days to complete. The next thing would be to see how challenging the hike is.

    As the trail of this trek is not technically challenging, it is graded as an easy trek. However, you'll have to walk through some steep ascents and descents for about 4-5 hours throughout the trek. You may even need to hike with some rocky trails and uneven terrain.

    That being said, the Annapurna Poon Hill Trek is a popular choice for trekkers of all experience levels, including those with little or no previous trekking experience. With a reasonable level of fitness, you can complete this trek and enjoy the stunning beauty of the Annapurna range.

    Alternative Packages

    If this trek doesn't suit your preferences, here are some of the alternative adventures that you can look into:

    The first one is the Annapurna Panorama Trek. This nine days journey is prepared with a sightseeing tour of the Kathmandu valley. The trek will give you a unique experience in the lap of the Himalayas.

    If you want to embark on a longer trek, you can also look into Annapurna Base Camp Trek. The journey will take you across the Annapurna Conservation Area and to the foothill of Mount Annapurna.

    All the trekking destinations in the Himalayas offer you a unique experience. And regardless of whichever destination you choose, we’ll be sure to make your journey worthwhile.

    Itinerary

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    Cost Includes

    • All ground transportation by private vehicle, including airport transfers
    • Two nights’ accommodation with breakfast at a 3-star category in Kathmandu.
    • Round trip airfare from Kathmandu to Pokhara and Pokhara to Kathmandu
    • Full board meals with tea/coffee (breakfast, lunch, and dinner) during the trek
    • Best available twin sharing lodge to lodge accommodation during the trek.
    • An experienced English-speaking (trekking guide) porter (2 trekkers: 1 porter), including their salary, insurance, equipment, meals, and accommodation.
    • Nepal Hiking Team duffle bag, trekking map, and T-shirt.
    • Down jacket and sleeping bag for the trek during the trek.
    • A comprehensive medical kit
    • All necessary paperwork and permits (ACAP and TIMS, please bring 3 passport-size photographs)
    • All government and local taxes

    Cost Excludes

    • Meals not specified in the 'Meal Inclusions' in the itinerary'
    • Personal Travel insurance
    • International airfare
    • Nepal entry visa fee
    • Soft drinks including water
    • Snacks and other personal expenses
    • Personal trekking equipment
    • Tips and gratuities for trekking staff and drivers

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    Travellers‘ reviews

    Review (s) Summary

    5.001 ratings
    • Beautiful trail with the best of NHT’s services

      Gratitude to Ganga and Balaram from Nepal Hiking Team for arranging one of the best trekking journey that I went through with. The Poon Hill trek was basically recommended to me by Ganga and I decided to take up the trekking journey because of its appeals. The far off village and remote trekking trail made for a wonderful time in the mountains. One of the best times for me was when I was trekking and I pet a lonesome yak along the trail. My guide Baban was patient enough to let me have this moment as that was something that I was doing for the first time in my life! The animal was so docile and let me pet it for some time. Baban then joined me and then we continued on, but I think that tiny moment made the trip even better than it was! Balaram and was available at all times to me throughout the trekking journey and Baban had made the arrangements of the accommodations and of the transportations up in the mountains with strenuous professionalism.

      Nepal Hiking Team is really the best travel agency and the Poon Hill trek is a prime example of the service execution. Their care for their customers is to be appreciated and their help to me with the trekking was of the best quality but was also shrouded with care and concern. Baban always presented a helping hand and his humor and knowledge of the place made him one of the best trekking guides to have around. Kudos to Ganga and Balaram for my amazing trekking experience!

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      Mr. Andrius Blu
      GB   |   7th Apr 2017