Poon Hill & Annapurna Villages Trek

Poon Hill & Annapurna Villages Trek                  

 This Poon Hill & Annapurna Villages trek to the view point on Poon Hill offers all the best of trekking in Nepal including accommodation in comfortable family run trekkers' lodges along the way. Enjoy trekking in the spectacular mountain scenery through charming villages inhabited by the Gurung peoples, dense rhododendron forests full of birds and deep sub-tropical valleys, all set below the Annapurna' with the picturesque fluted peak of Machapuchare (Fish Tail Peak) dominating the skyline. You will climb Poon Hill at dawn to enjoy one of the most spectacular mountainscape on Earth. As the sun touches the snowcapped summits the Himalayan giants, Dhaulagiri (8,167m/26,788ft.) and Annapurna (8,091m/26,538ft.) along with a maze of other peaks, slowly begin to appear, like magic, before our eyes. A rewarding trek that can be enjoyed by every lover of nature and beautiful landscape.

Fact Box
Duration of the trek	08 days	Total days	12
Maximum elevation	3200 m.	Trek grade	Easy / Moderate
Trek distance	Approx.105 km.	Indicated times	Approx.
Destination	Poon hill	Accommodations	Lodge / Camping
Geography	Countryside / Small town, Forest and cold place
Itinerary type	Fixed / Customized
Special interest	Cultural, Environmental education, Family travel, Nature cruises, Photography, single tour and senior tours
Departure Date	Any time throughout the year

 

Day to Day Itinerary
Day-01:	Arrive in Kathmandu, transfer to hotel & welcome dinner in the evening.
Day-02:	½ day sightseeing in Kathmandu city & prepares your trekking
Day-03 :	Fly to Pokhara 35 minutes & camp by Lakeside or transfer to the Hotel in Pokhara.
Day-04 :	Drive to new bridge 1½ hours and commence trek to Ulleri (2073m.) - 5½.
Day-05 :	Climb up to Ghorepani (2855m) through the rhododendron forest - 6 hours.
Day-06 :	In the early morning ascent to Poonhill (3200m) - 45 minutes for the beautiful sun rise and majestic views of Annapurna and Dhaulagiri range. After breakfast proceed to Tadopani (2700m) - 6 hours.
Day-07 :	Tadopani - Ghandruk (1950m) - 2½ hours and visit ACAP Head quarter, Gurung culture museum
Day-08 :	Ghandruk - Pothana (1800m) - 7 hours.
Day-09 :	Pothana - Dhampus Phedi (1100m) - 3 hours & drive to Pokhara - 45 minutes.
Day-10 :	Drive or fly back to Kathmandu.
Day-11 :	Half day sightseeing in ancient city of Bhaktapur & Nepalese cultural program with farewell dinner in the evening.
Day-12 :	Departure time to your respective home country, we  transfer  you  from Hotel to Airport by vain/taxi.

Cost Detail

The cost for minimum 2-4 paying persons will be US$ 1250/- per head.

The cost for minimum 5-7 paying persons will be  US$ 1100/- per head.

The cost for minimum 8-9 paying persons will be US$ 1000/- per head.

Poon Hill & Annapurna Villages Trekking Cost Include            

1. Airport / Hotel / Airport pick up & drop by private car / van / bus.
2. Standard accommodation at hotel in Kathmandu.
3. Traveling important places Kathmandu by private car / van / bus/on foot.
4. All your standard meals during the trek.
5. Best available guest houses for accommodation during the trek.
6. Licensed English speaking Guide.
7. The required number of local staff and porters to carry your luggage during the trek.
8. Food, accommodation, salary and insurance for all staff.
9. The Permit fees of Annapurna Conservation Area Project (ACAP).
10. Airfare from Kathmandu – Pokhara - Kathmandu (Round Trip) including airport tax in Kathmandu and Pokhara.
11. All our government taxes in Nepal.
12. All transportation cost in Kathmandu

Poon Hill & Annapurna Villages Trekking Cost Exclude