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Annapurna Poon Hill Trek

Overview

Annapurna Poon Hill trek is arguably the most beautiful of the short treks in the Annapurna conservation area. It offers reasonably straight forward hiking, splendid scenery and unrivaled close up views of the Annapurna mountain range. The 6 day trek takes you through the varying ethnic communities of the Magar and Gurung people, giving the chance to experience their everyday life and adding a fascinating cultural element to the trek. Beginning with an hour’s drive from the lakeside city of Pokhara, the walking trail sets off from Naya Pool. The route gently climbs through lush countryside passing through a number of small Magar villages. As the trail continues further up, trekkers are welcomed with ever changing views of the snowy peaks of the Annapurna range. In Spring, there is the added bonus that much of the trail winds it’s way through magnificent rhododendron forest in bloom. At Poon Hill itself 3210m, we have the opportunity to observe sunset and sunrise over the breathtaking Annapurna mountains. This trek is ‘family friendly’! It is suitable for first time trekkers, and for those with lower levels of fitness. It is also ideal for a school trip looking for a cultural experience and some low altitude trekking. The nature of the topography in the region, however, mean that this trek can still offer some spectacular Himalayan views , despite its relatively low altitude.

As with all our treks, we can be flexible with the itinerary and can adjust many details according to your time, availability and special interests.

Highlights

Easy & short classic trek in Annapurna region to all begginers to regaular trekkers

Stunning sunrise view over 8000m above mountains Annapurna & Dhaulagiree from Poon hill top

Mesmerizing view of Fishtail & 360 degree angle of Annapura and Dhaulagiree Himalayan range

Enjoy th rice terrace in Ghandaki region, water fall, lush forest, ethinc Gurung & Magar village

Explore Ethnic Gurung & Magar communities life style and tradition

Explore beautiful and multicultural lake city Pokhara

 

Itinerary

Day 1 : Arrival at Tribhuvan International airport Kathmandu. Pick up by Sherpa Brothers treks representative, transfer to hotel check in and welcome drink from receptionist. Rest and briefing about trip trip, O/N in hotel with bed and breakfast

Day 2 : Half day sightseeing around world heritage sites in Kathmandu valley and preparation for the trip. In the evening, welcome dinner offer from Sherpa Brothers treks at Typical Nepalese cultural restaurant, O/N in hotel with bed and breakfast

Day 3 : Fly 30 minutes or Drive to Pokhara 7 hours by tourist bus, check in hotel, sightseeing around lakeside, O/N in hotel with bed and breakfast

Day 4 : Drive 1 hours 15 minutes to Nayapool from Pokhara, trek start and walk to Banthanti (2,073m / 6802ft), O/N in tea house : Approx 5 hours

Day 5 : Trek to Ghore pani (2,860m / 9,384ft), O/N in tea house : Approx 3 hours

Day 6 : Hike to top of Poon Hill (3,210m / 10,528ft) for Annapurna and Dhaulagiree mountain ranges view with sun rise, back to tea house. After breakfast trek to Tadhapani (2,630 meters / 8,629 ft), O/N in tea house : Approx 6 hours

Day 7 : Tadapani to Ghandruk walk to Birethaitee trek ends and drive to Pokhara, O/N in hotel with bed and breakfast : Approx 7 hours

Day 8 : Flight 30 minute / 7 hours drive to Kathmandu. Rest, free time and last minute shopping in Kathmandu, O/N in hotel with bed and breakfast

Day 9 : Departure from Kathmandu to home :- as per flight time, pick up from hotel and drop 3 hour earlier to international airport for home departure

Services Includes

    • Accommodation and 3 times meal during 4 days Ghorepani poon hill trekking period
    • Professional and experience license holder trekking guide salary, insurance
    • Porter salary, equipment and insurance
    • Tourist bus transportation to Pokhara/Kathmandu
    • Private transportation to Nayapool and back to Pokhara
    • Standard hotel with delux bb in Kathmandu for 3 nights
    • Standard hotel in Pokhara with deluxe BB for 2 night
    • Private transport for airport receive and departure
    • ACAP and TIMS permits
    • Trip route map
    • Duffel bag for packing daily trek gear
    • Warm sleeping bag
    • Welcome dinner in Kathmandu
    • Half day word heritage sites sightseeing in Kathmandu

Services Excludes

    • Personal nature expense, bar beverage bills
    • Personal insurance
    • Lunch and dinner in Kathmandu, Pokhara
    • Unforeseen accidental rescue
    • Days beyond the itinerary
    • Gratitude to staff

Map

Additional Information

The trail incorporate easy ranking of usual 6-7 hours walking every day. This easy and short duration trip in the Annapurna is one of the exciting adventure holiday in the Himalaya.  Participants not usually or not having previous trekking and hiking experience are openly recommended for this trip. It is vital that participants with pre-existing medical problems or conditions make these known to Sherpa Brothers Trek at the time of booking.

Accommodation and Food

3 nights in 3 star hotel with Deluxe BB in Kathmandu and two night in Pokhara and 4 days twin sharing accommodation in a tea house (trekking guest house) with  meals, (Break fast, Lunch, Dinner and Tea/ Coffee) on full board.

Travel insurance
Sherpa Brothers Treks and Expedition Pvt/ Ltd. take every care to make our treks safe and enjoyable. All our routes are scouted to ensure the trails are safe and the facilities along route are of an acceptable standard. In addition, we have vast experience of trekking at altitude and are trained to deal with Acute Altitude Sickness. However, due to terrain, weather and altitude, risk is not always predictable in the Himalaya. To ensure you have a worry free time with us, personal travel insurance is essential to cover the cost of unforeseen accident, illness or rescue. The costs involved can be large and personally overwhelming in the unlikely event of accident or injury.
All Nepalese staff, guides and porters employed by Sherpa Brothers Pvt. Ltd. are covered locally but we regret that we cannot offer insurance for our clients.
Sherpa Brothers Treks and Expedition Pvt. Ltd. is not liable should anything go wrong due to unforeseen circumstances.
When choosing an insurance policy be sure to confirm with your insurer that your policy covers adventure holidays and trekking at high altitude. Some insurers makes special exception for these types of trip so please read the small print and contact your insurer if you are unsure.

Required gears check list

Hiking gears

Day bag – 1
Dry Bag – 1
Walking pole – 1
Water bottle – 1
Head light – 1
Knife / Multi tools – 1

Cloth and body wear

Down jacket – 1
Sleeping bag – 1
Light warm hiking trouser – 2
Warm liner – 2
Towel – 2
Warm and sun hats – 1/1
Fleece / jacket and pants – 1
Windproof jacket – 1
Long and half sleeve hiking shirt – 3
Buff for (neck and head) – 1
Walking boot – 1
Gloves / mittens – 2
Warm hiking socks (wool / synthetic) – 4
Gaiter – 1
Flip flap/ Sandal – 1

Sun protection, health hygiene and water

Sun cream – 1
Sun glass – 2
Sun hat – 1
Lip guard – 1
Tooth brush – 1
Face wash soap – 1
Sanitizer – 2
Prescription medicine
Water bottle / Camel bag – 1
Water purifier tablet / lightweight filter
Toilet paper
Menstrual product

Personal belonging items

Passport
cash
Visa / credit card
Cell phone Power bank backup and charger
Camera / Gopro

Tour Cost & Schedule

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Trip Facts

  • GradeTrip Grade :   Easy
  • Duration Trip Durations :  6 Days From Kathmandu
  • Point Highest Point :  3,210m / 10,528ft
  • Season Best Season :  Sep, Oct, Nov- Feb to June
  • Meal Plan Meal Plan : Breakfast in Kathmandu, Pokhara and full board on Trek

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