Ghorepani Poon Hill Trek is a popular trek in the Annapurna region of Nepal, known for its stunning mountain views and beautiful rhododendron forests. The trek usually takes 4-5 days to complete, and one of the highlights of the trek is the early morning hike up to Poon Hill, which offers spectacular views of the Annapurna and Dhaulagiri mountain ranges. The trek also passes through the charming village of Ghandruk, which is home to the Gurung people, and offers a glimpse into their unique culture and way of life. Ghandruk also provides amazing views of Machhapuchhre, also known as Fishtail mountain. Overall, the Ghorepani Poon Hill Trek is a wonderful experience for anyone looking to explore the beauty of the Annapurna region.

Grade:                        General  
Best season:              Except Jun to Sep
Per day walking:         5-6 hours in average
Type of trek:               Teahouse
General Duration:       6 days
Maximum Altitude:      3210m Poon Hill

Why you'll love this trip?

• Scenic Beauty: The trek offers stunning views of the Annapurna and Dhaulagiri mountain ranges, as well as the surrounding landscapes of lush green forests, rolling hills, and traditional villages. The panoramic view from Poon Hill at sunrise is especially breathtaking.
• Cultural Experience: The trek takes you through traditional Gurung and Magar villages, where you can experience their unique culture, lifestyle, and hospitality. You can also visit ancient monasteries and temples along the way.
• Moderate Difficulty: The trek is not too difficult, making it accessible to people of all ages and fitness levels. The trail is well-marked and the accommodations are comfortable, making it a perfect choice for those who want to experience trekking in the Himalayas without too much exertion.
• Adventure: The trek involves crossing suspension bridges, trekking through dense forests, and ascending to high altitude. It offers a perfect mix of adventure, thrill, and natural beauty.

7 Days Ghorepani Poon Hill Treks ( Price on request)

Day 01 Arrive Kathmandu and transfer to Hotel [Altitude 1340 m]
Day 02 Kathmandu-Pokhara( 915 m) by Flight and drive to Nayapul (1,070m) to Tikhedhunga (1,570m)/9.4km/4-5 hours
Day 03 Tikhedhunga (1,570m) to Ghorepani (2,860m)/11km/6-7 hours
Day 04 Ghorepani (2,860m) to Poon Hill (3,210m) and Tadapani (2,630m)/12km/6-7 hours
Day 05 Tadapani (2,630m) to Ghandruk (1,940m)/9km/3-4 hours 
Day 06 Ghandruk (1,940m) to Nayapul (1,070m) to Pokhara /9.5km/4-5 hours (43 Km drive-1.5 -2 hrs]; Evening flight to Kathmandu [30 min]
Day 07 Depart Kathmandu

• Hotel [1 Night]

• There are no Meals included on this day 

• Hotel [1 Night]

• Breakfast 

• Local lodge [1 Night]

• Breakfast, lunch & dinner 

• Local lodge [1 Night]

• Breakfast, lunch & dinner 

• Local lodge [1 Night]

• Breakfast, lunch & dinner 

• Local lodge [1 Night]

• Breakfast, lunch & dinner 

• Hotel [1 Night]

• Breakfast & lunch 

• Hotel [1 Night]

• Nepali dinner with a live cultural show at the Nepali restaurant [complimentary]

• Breakfast

• Breakfast

PRICE: in US$ [subject to availability at the time of confirmation]

Notes: 
•    The above rates are net inclusive all taxes & per person on twin/double sharing basis. 
•    SRS: Single room supplement 
•    The timing of sightseeing points shall be fixing by local operator due to traffic & weather conditions 
•    Non-refundable for any cancellation that made by clients after tour start  
•    Following language guide are available on the supplementary charge: "Spanish, Germany, French, Italian, Chinese, Japanese & Korean etc as per your requirement

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PRICE INCLUDES:

•  Airport pick up & dorop by comfortable private air-conditional vehicle 
• Kathmandu to Pokhara and return by Luxury Tourist AC bus 
•  All sightseeing tours with an English speaking local guide as per itinerary
• All applicable monument entrance fees
• TIMS Card & permit fees
• Trekking guide & porter 
• Free Trekking Bag
• All activities which are mention in above itinerary 
• Daily buffet breakfast in Kathmandu & Pokhara 
• Daily breakfast, lunch, dinner during the trekking time 
• All accommodation in the mention hotel 

PRICE EXCLUDES:

•  Nepal Visa fees  
•  International airfare
• Tips for driver, guide &  porter [It is not compulsory but recommended]
• Meals  in Kathmandu & Pokhara [US$ 10-20 per lunch/dinner]
• Necessary trekking equipment and things as per check list
• Any expenses incurred in emergency evacuation
• Any transportation cost outside of the regular itinerary
• Personal expenses such as insurance, medical charges, laundry, shopping, liquor etc
• Cost arising by flight cancellation/road blockades/landslides and reasons beyond our control

Why choose DNTT?

• We are local tour operator 
• 99% satisfied customers
• Prompt response
• 100%  Instant booking confirmation
• Secure online payment gateway without extra charges
• Personal care 
• 24 hrs & 7 weeks available in email & Viber/WhatsApp +977 9851148105
• 12 years of experienced in tour & trekking operation
• All insured vehicle we use in our tour 
• All insured trekking guide & porter 
• Government certified guide 
• Trustworthy travel agency
• Unbeatable value for money
• Real care customer service
• Tailor made itinerary as per clients interest 
• Flexibility in itinerary, price, dates & during the tour operation 
• You can book upto 10 person group directly through website; so you can travel togather with your family, co-worker, realtivies.

USEFUL INFORMATION

The following is a list of clothing and accessories that we suggest that you take with you. This is not intended to be a comprehensive clothing and equipment list, rather it is intended to act as a reminder of those items that we feel are essential for your comfort and convenience. However we recognize that you may have your own personal preferences for clothing which may be equally as suitable. You can find variety of these gears to hire or buy in Kathmandu.
All equipment and other items are carried by the porters and should have weight limitation of approximately 12-15 kg. It is only necessary you to carry a camera or small daypack!
Head:

• Sun hat or scarf
• Light balaclava or warm fleece hat
• Sunglasses with UV protection

Clothing

• Hiking pants
• Sun hat, Some pair of shorts
• Fleece Jacket / Warm Jacket

Footwear

• Trekking or running comfortable shoe
• Sandals (lodge)
• Some pair of socks

Toiletries

• 1 medium sized quick drying towel
• Tooth brush/paste (preferably biodegradable)
• Multipurpose soap (preferably biodegradable)
• Deodorants & Nail clippers
• Face and body moisturizer
• Feminine hygiene products
• Personal Hygiene
• Wet wipes (baby wipes) & Tissue
• Anti bacterial hands wash
• Sleeping bag ( can be hired in Kathmandu and Pokhara)
• Miscellaneous
• Sunscreen lotion
• Sun glass, lip bam
• Ear Plug
• Personal medicines (Most)
• Other equipments
• Day bag pack
• Camera /Trekking Poles
• Water bottle/Head Torch

WALKING GRADES AND FITNESS
Annapurna Panorama Trek is graded as Easy Trek and suitable for all walkers who have the capability to walk 4-5 hours a day with a light day pack. Some days, you may even need to walk more than above. Exercising and jogging regularly for some weeks prior of the trip is a good idea to improve your strength and stability. No technical skill is required for this trip. Participants with pre-existing medical conditions such as heart, lung, and blood disease should inform Destination Nepal Tours and Travels before booking the trek.

LODGES/TEAHOUSES IN TREKKING
Our accommodation whilst on trek on twin room sharing basis in a simple locally run lodges, known as teahouses and it's a great pleasure to support these small local businesses. Rooms are simply furnished with just a bed and occasionally a small table. You will need to bring a sleeping bag. Only few lodges have attached toilet during the trek (we will try to provide attached toilets where available during trek). However, please note, normally washing and toilet facilities are shared and may be in a separate part of the teahouse or outside. It's great to enjoy the company of your fellow travellers and share a tale with other trekkers in the evening in the dining area.
If you are a solo traveler, you will share a room with someone else of same sex of your group. If you prefer a single room, you may indicate your preference and get single rooms on request by paying extra as indicated on cost section. But, you need to understand that in teahouses/lodges of higher elevation area single room is not always possible. We guarantee single room in Kathmandu, Pokhara and during trek in lower elevation areas but towards higher elevation single room is may not be always possible, although we try our best to provide you with single room.

MEALS & DRINKING WATER
On this trek we provide standard breakfast, lunch and dinner, tea or coffee will also be included with each meal. Your guide will help with menu selection and ensure that you get the best value meals possible. Although the food is usually plentiful and delicious, you should be aware that the menu is not normally extensive. Most teahouses offer a variety of rice and noodle dishes, as well as soup and seasonal vegetables. You can buy packaged water (bottled mineral water) from local lodge and shop en route or you can also ask your guide to fill your water bottle with boiled water (extra cost to be paid) and treat with water purification pills.

LUGGAGE WHILE TREKKING
During the trek, your main luggage will be carried by porter. Please keep your luggage as light as possible around 12 kg. You simply carry a day pack with water bottle, camera, sun-screen, spare jacket etc. You can leave your valuable items at your hotel while trekking. Many hotels have a locker system and provide a deposit slip for the valuables kept under the hotel's safekeeping. You may also leave your extra things at your hotel which is not required for your trek in your main luggage. Please note that we will provide complimentary kit bag for you before your trek starts so that you can pack all your necessary things.

TREKKING CREW
On tea house trek you will be accompanied by a team of local crew whose aim is to make the trek as comfortable and enjoyable as much possible. The crew consists of a trek guide/leader and a team of porters to carry all your gear. On average, there will be a ratio of one porter to every two trekkers.
The most important thing that makes your Trek successful, enjoyable and memorable is the skilled, experienced, courteous and helpful trek guide and the crew members with ability of operating your days in the mountain smoothly. Your trip will be led by experienced trek guide. All of our trekking guides/leaders are carefully selected on the basis of their appropriate experience, leadership skills and personal aptitude.

PERSONAL EXPENSES
On this trek breakfast, lunch and dinner will be provided during your trek. You only need money for table drinks (alcoholic/non alcoholic beverages), snacks while walking (a few smaller shops are available along the trail in some areas) tips, souvenirs, hot shower (available in some places).

TYPICAL DAY ON TREK
Each morning after packing our bags and having a good breakfast, we set off on the day's walk. After walking for 3-4 hours we stop for lunch at around midday. The afternoon's walk is generally shorter and we usually arrive at our destination in time for afternoon tea. The remainder of the afternoon can be spent exploring the village, doing a bit of washing or simply relaxing with a good book. On some days we will arrive at our destination by lunchtime and the entire afternoon will be free. After dinner, the evening will often be spent playing cards and reliving the day's adventures, before heading off to bed for a well-earned sleep.

MEETING AND GREETING IN KATHMANDU
You need to pass on your International flight details to us for a 'meeting and greeting' service at the Kathmandu Airport. You just pass through the Customs and come out of the Arrival Terminal Hall after collecting your baggage where you will see our representative /guide standing with a placard that states Destination Nepal Tours and Travels' with your own name.

CLIMATE & BEST TIME TO GO
Autumn (mid Sept to mid Dec) and Spring (March to May) are the best seasons for the Annapurna Base Camp Trek. The weather is sunny and warm, with outstanding views but the nights are cold and can fall to freezing. Winter (Dec, Jan, Feb) is also good for Annapurna Sanctuary Trek, only colder (obviously). The trekking routes are crowded during spring and autumn but during winter the routes are not packed and you could enjoy rather best of nature. However, please note, there may be snowfall / avalanches during the winter.

ITINERARY CHANGES
Depending on the prevailing situation, itinerary can be modified to some extent after consulting with your trek guide. However, the date of trek completion should always coincide with the original itinerary. You should keep in mind that this is an adventure trip into the remotest region, where many unforeseen events may contribute to the need for a change in itinerary. In such cases, we or your guide will suggest the best alternative similar to your original.

RESCUE/EVACUATIONS
In case of a serious sickness or a casualty, which we hope will not happen; you shall be rescued by a helicopter. Since you are entirely liable for all the expenses incurred in evacuation please make sure that it is covered by your insurance before assigning for it or be prepared to pay on your own after getting back in Kathmandu.

INSURANCE
It is recommended of joining any of Destination Nepal Tours & Travels trips that be protected against comprehensive expenses potential to incur due to medical issues or accidents (to include air ambulance, helicopter rescue, and treatment costs). Please be noted that we do not arrange insurance. Please note that your insurance should be covered 5600m

VISA 
All visitors except the Indian nationals must hold passport and valid visa. Visa can be obtained at the Nepalese diplomatic missions and consulates abroad. Visa is also issued at the entry points. It can be extended at the Department of Immigration, Bhrikutimandap, Kathmandu. Children under 10 years need not pay any visa fee. People willing to get entry Visa at the airport or any of the land entry points are required to fill a visa form with passport photograph. So, please download form from the link below (visa form) and get ready while you are passing through the immigration Point. Only People of these countries do not get visa on arrival at the immigration entry points of Nepal: - Nigeria, Ghana, Zimbabwe, Swaziland, Cameroon, Somalia, Liberia, Ethiopia, Iraq, and Palestine, Afghanistan. For more and updated information: Click here

VISA FEES

Multiple entry 15 days - US$ 30 or equivalent convertible currency
Multiple entry 30 days - US$ 50 or equivalent convertible currency
Multiple entry 90 days - US$ 125 or equivalent convertible currency

Gratis Visa (Visa for Free)

Gratis Visa is issued free of cost in case of following categories of Visa applicants:

• Children below 10 years except US citizens
• Up to 30 days for SAARC Citizen (except Afghanistan) visiting Nepal for the first time in a given visa Year.  Afghan citizen are eligible for Gratis Visa on Arrival only upon the recommendation of Department of Immigration. If you are an Afghan citizen, you can request concerned institution inviting you to Nepal for necessary paperwork with Department of Immigration to get you Gratis Visa 'On Arrival'.
• Non Residential Nepalese(NRN) card holder ( issued by MoFA /Nepalese diplomatic missions abroad)
• Chinese Nationals

Officials from China, Brazil, Russia and Thailand do not need Entry Visa based on reciprocal visa waiver Agreement

Visas of all kinds including ‘Gratis’ issued at the Airport are Tourist Visas. Contact Department of Immigration for extending your visa or changing the category of your visa. Tourist Visa extension can be done from Immigration Office, Pokhara too. Non tourist visa extension can be done only at Department of Immigration (if eligible) for a period of maximum one year (except business visa).

Visa Extension

• Tourist visa extension is done for minimum 15 days with USD 45 and USD 3 per day for additional days.
• In the case of delay less than 150 days additional USD 5 per day as late fine.

PASSPORT AND VISAS: 
You must carry a valid passport and have obtained all of the appropriate visas, permits and certificates for the countries in which you will visit during your trip. Your passport must be valid for six months beyond the duration of the trip. It is your responsibility to ensure that you are in possession of the correct visas, permits and certificates for your trip; please refer to the Trip Notes for details. We are not responsible if you are refused entry to a country because you lack the correct passport, visa or other travel documentation.

INFORMATION FOR INDIAN CITIZENS: 

Visa is not require for an Indian citizens For updated information: Click here

Identity documents required for Indian citizen going to/coming from Nepal by Air:-

• Valid National passport.
• Photo Identity card issued by the Government of India/State Govt./UT Administration in India to their employees or Election ID card issued by Election Commission of India.
• Emergency Certificate issued by Embassy of India, Kathmandu.
• Identity Certificate issued by Embassy of India, Kathmandu.
• Persons in the age of group of above 65 years and below 15 years would be exempted from the requirement of approved identity documents mentioned at SL. No. (i),(ii),(iii) and (iv). However, they must have some documents with photograph to confirm their age and identity such as PAN card, Driving license, CGHS card, Ration card etc.
• Children between the age group of 15 to 18 years may be allowed to travel between India and Nepal on the strength of Identity certificate issued by the principal of the school in the prescribed performa.
• In case of a family (family means husband wife, minor children and parents) traveling together, the approved identification document at SL. NO.(i) ),(ii),(iii) and (iv) would not be insisted from all the family members if one of the adult members of the family has in possession of one of the prescribed identification document  at SL. NO.(i) ,(ii),(iii) and (iv). However, the other family members must have some proof of their identity with photograph and their relationship as a family viz. CGHS card, Ration card, Driving license, ID card issued by school/college etc.

Note:-

• Aadhaar (UID) card is not an acceptable travel document for travel to Nepal/Bhutan.
• Certificate of Registration issued by the Embassy of India, Kathmandu, Nepal to Indian nationals is not an acceptable travel document for travelling between India and Nepal.  
• The Emergency Certificate & Identity Certificate issued by the Embassy of India, Kathmandu will be valid for single journey for travelling back to India

Note: Please note that visa fees and rules are subject to change.  

RESPONSIBLE TRAVEL
The beautiful environment of the Himalayas is also an extremely fragile one. At Destination Nepal Tours & Travels, we are extremely conscious about the environment and aim to minimize the detrimental impact on the environment as much as possible.

SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY
Destination Nepal Tours & Travels works with the motto 'Development through Tourism'. Keeping in line with this motto, NT encourages its clients who besides trekking and climbing the Himalayas are also interested in contributing for the development of Nepal.

CARE FOR PORTERS AND STAFFS
We ensure that all porters and all other staff climbing in high altitude conditions are provided with adequate clothing and equipment. We ensure that the porters we hire are insured. We run the trek according to the guidelines of the International Porter Protection group (IPPG- www.ippg.net).

PRE-TRIP MEETING
On the second day of the itinerary, we host a Pre-Trip short Meeting at the hotel by your trek guide, the primary purpose of the meeting is to provide brief information on your trek and equipments hiring if needed.
Please bring the following thing on the meeting-

• Passport
• Two copies of Passport size photos each.
• Travel Insurance Policy.

KNOW BEFORE YOU GO
We strongly recommend that you check your government's travel advisory for up-to-date information and advice about your destination: safety and security, entry requirements, health, local laws and customs, including advice re: the legality of and local attitudes towards same-sex relationships.

TIPS
Tipping is the accepted way of saying 'thank you' for good service. Tips do not form part of the wages of your guides, porters and trek crew but they are very much appreciated. It is important to remember that tipping is voluntary and should be dependent on good service. Normally the tips are given at the end of the trek and this is best done as a group. Most groups will give the tips with a bit of ceremony (or sometimes a party) on the last evening, to mark the end of the trip. The amount depends on your budget and appreciation of their work.

BOOKING CONDITIONS
Your booking will be confirmed by email once we receive your deposit of 40% of total trip cost & the balance 60% of total trip cost after on arrival in Kathmandu. 

CANCELATION 
In case of cancellation by the Traveller, the Agency has the right to charge a percentage cancellation fee according to the following scale:

• Up to 30 days before the “Trip Start Day” a fee of 20% 
• 15-29 days before the “Trip Start Day” a fee of 30% 
• 7-14 days before the “Trip Start Day” a fee of 60% 
• 6 or less days until the “Trip Start Day” and in the event of non-appearance a fees of 90%