9 Day Poon Hill Trek

Trek Grade: Moderate

Trek Days : 5

Peak Seasons : Mar-May / mid Sep – early Dec

Trip Cost : US$1,100 (1 pax) / US$950/pax (2-3 pax) / US$850/pax (4-6 pax)

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This is a beautiful short trek that passes through the fascinating Gurung and Magar villages of the Annapurna Conservation Area, with opportunities to view wildlife and spectacular landscape. Fascinating panoramic views of Dhaulagiri, Annapurna, South Annapurna, Tukuche, Gangapurna and Machapuchhare (Fish Tail Peak), etc.

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ITINERARY

 

Day 1

Arrive Kathmandu Tribhuvan International Airport (TIA) - 1,300m.  Meet & Greet by trekking guide. Transfer to hotel for briefing.  Rest of day F&E.

 

Day 2

Fly to Pokhara. Drive to Nayapul, then trek to Uleri for about 5-6 hours (2,070m).  Overnight lodge.

 

Day 3

Trek to Ghorepani for about 4-6 hours (2,775m).  Overnight lodge.

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Day 4

Early morning hike to Poon Hill to view sunrise over the Himalaya (3,210m).  After breakfast from Ghorepani, trek to Tadapani for about 4-5 hours (2,525m).  Overnight lodge.

 

Day 5

Trek to Ghandruk for about 4-5 hours (2,012m).  After lunch, explore the Gurung village and Annapurna conservation office for slide show.  Overnight lodge.

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Day 6

Trek to Kimche for about 2 hours.  Then drive to Pokhara by jeep for about 3 hours.  After that, you can go boating at Phewa Lake and visit the Peace Pagoda.  Overnight hotel.

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Day 7

Paragliding (optional at own cost).  Drive by car to Kathmandu for about 6-7 hours.  Overnight hotel.

 

Day 8

Half-day sightseeing to Kathmandu’s UNESCO World Heritage Sites – Swayambunath temple, Boudha stupa and Pashupati temple.  Rest of the day shopping.

 

Day 9

Departure transfer to TIA.

 

Inclusions

Hotels in Kathmandu and Pokhara (BB)

B/L/D provided during the trek

All land transport & one-way domestic flight

National Park fees and trekking permit

 

Exclusions

Sleeping bag

Bottled / alcoholic drinks

Meals in Kathmandu and Pokhara

Client insurance of any kind

Emergency helicopter lift

Other expenses of personal nature

Hot showers