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4-Day Excursion To The Ghorepani Poon Hill Trek In Lower Annapurna
This excursion to the Poon Hill Trek, also known as “Ghorepani Trek”, is an incredible short and soft walking adventure in Annapurna with jaw dropping mountain views. Duration: 4 Days (approx.)Easy Cancellation - Cancel 3 days before for a full refund
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3 Nights 4 Days Ghorepani Poon Hill trek is a fantastic short version of 6-7 days Poon Hill Trek in the lower Annapurna region of Nepal. It requires a level of moderate fitness to complete, and the highest elevation we go is 3200 and sleeps at 2850 meters from sea level (so there’s no real threat of altitude sickness). This trek is easily accessed from Pokhara – closest town. There are daily flights to Pokhara from Kathmandu and tourist buses leaves every day at 7:00AM. We can arrange a private vehicle on your request.
This consented small trek offers breath taking mountain view, a feeling of nature and mountain experience. Walking in a dense forest of Rhododendron forest in an amazing. There are several local village along the way to observe the remote life style. Gurung and Magar people are the main ethnic group on the way. Speaking about difficulty; this trek involves ups and downs. However it doesn’t require super fit body but you should have spirit of walking in the nature and enjoy it.
- What Will You Do
- Walking through the village, forest and mountain trail- Legendary famous trekking route
- Hike to Poon Hill for Sunset or Sunrise.
- What To Expect
- View of Giant Annapurna Mountains- Easy trek for regular hiker and good for family trekking.
- Maximum altitude of 3200 meter.
- Lodge to Lodge stay trekking.
- Breathtaking photo opportunities.
- What Is Included
- One registered and experienced local trekking guide.- All meals: breakfast, lunch and dinner during the trek.
- Car or van transfers to Nayapul and local bus/jeep to Pokhara from trek.
- Tea, coffee, cookies and fresh fruits are served during the trek.
- Neat and clean trekking lodge accommodation during the trek.
- Food, accommodation, salary of guide.
- All necessary Poon Hill Trekking permits.
- Insurance and trekking gear for your guide.
- All government taxes, vat and office service charge.
- Emergency rescue arrangement co-ordination.
- What Is Not Included
- Accommodation and meals in Kathmandu and Pokhara.- All surface transportation in Kathmandu and Pokhara.
- Guided sightseeing and monuments admission fees Kathmandu and Pokhara.
- All bar bills, beverages such as coke, fanta, mineral water
- Personal insurance, laundry service and trekking gear.
- Porter, horse or pony ride if needed. (porter hire will cost USD 18/day)
- Rescue operation charge in case of emergency.
- Gratitude for your guide.
- Transfers
We can provide airport transfers by car or van according to group size if required and that will cost extra.- FAQ
What to bring? Ghorepani Poon Hill Trekking Packing List
Trekking Packing List
Nepal trekking route brings you to approximately 5500m altitude from 500m. As the altitude increase, there will be a change in temperature, pressure, and oxygen level. In order to make your journey successful, you will certainly need essential trekking equipment and gears on the way.
Selecting the right clothes and other gears and equipment according to the weather and climate, is essential to avoid unnecessary complications. You have to manage your pickings according to the hotter temperatures at lower altitudes and colder temperatures at higher altitudes.
Here is a recommended packing list of items that you will need in your trek. The list will help you to be safe and make your journey easier and fun.
Clothings:
Insulated Jacket
Waterproof and windproof Jacket (breathable)
Down Jacket
Thermal tops
Trekking shirts
Trekking trousers or pants
Hiking shorts
Lightweight thermal trousers
Breathable underwears
Rain gears
Head and hand :
Lightweight gloves (inner thermal gloves and outer windproof and waterproof gloves)
Bandana or head scarf
Warm woolen hat
Sun Hat
Buff, Balaclava or Neck band
Headlamp with extra batteries and bulbs
Sunglasses with UV protection
Prescription sunglasses (if required)
Foot:
Hiking socks
Woolen socks
Hiking boots with spare laces
Hiking sandals
Cotton socks (optional)
Gaiters
Toiletries and personal hygiene:
Quick drying towel
Toothbrush and toothpaste
Soap
Deodorants
Nail clippers
Face and body moisturizer
Sunscreen cream
Lip balm
Foot powder
Female hygiene products
Anti-bacterial hand wash
Small mirror
Personal Hygiene
Wet wipes (baby wipes)
Tissue /toilet roll
Important Accessories :
Trekking poles
Sleeping bag
Backpack
Small daypack for carrying your valuables.
Personal first-aid kit. (simple and light)
Important medicines such as aspirin, anti-diarrhea pills,Anti-headache pills, cough and cold medicine, anti-altitude sickness pills, Stomach antibiotic .
Water purification liquid or tablet
Earplugs
Extra pair of prescription glasses or contact lens
Repair tape, Sewing-repair kit
Lighter or matchbox
Digital camera with extra batteries and memory cards
Water bottles (2 litres)
Binoculars (optional)
Plastic bags
Other Extra Equipments:
Book for reading
Trekking trail map
Pod
Travel game for leisure activities (chess, backgammon, scrabble, playing cards)
Binoculars
Plug adapter
Lightweight pillow case
Personal Documents and Items :
Valid passport
Photocopies of passport
2 extra passport size photos
Airline tickets
Visa form (easily obtained at Kathmandu airport),
Proof of insurance
Some cash
Yes, foreign tourists visiting World Heritage Sites requires admission fees. Please find bellow:
Does it requires paying ticket to visit monuments in Kathmandu and Pokhara?
Yes, Please find bellow:
Foreign travelers visiting UNESCO listed World Heritage sites in Nepal have to pay entry fee to get in the area. The people of south Asian countries which are member of SAARC have to pay less entrance fee in compared to people from other countries. Many tourists want to explore ancient and historical places happily paying entrance fee because it is worth paying to visit. The heritage sites are astonishing. They are not only beautiful architectures but also fountain spiritual places of Hinduism and Buddhism. Most of the constructions made have tantric background. It is the government who keeps the price of priceless monuments and make some money from tourists who visit it. Entry fees must be paid at the entry point. Please note that the information below is as per the information provided by the concerned department. Any difference or discrepancy could be reported at info@ntb.org.np. Updates will be made after verification from official sources.
HERITAGE SITE ENTRY FEES
Places Foregn National SAAR National
1. Kathmandu Durbar Square NPR. 1000.00 NPR. 150.00
2. Patan Durbar Square NPR.1000.00 NPR 250.00
3. Bhaktapur Durbar Square USD 15.00 NPR 500.00
4. Pashupatinath Temple NPR.1000.00 NPR 1000.00
5. Boudhanath Stupa NPR 400.00 NPR. 100.00
6. Swayambhunath Stupa PR 200.00 NPR. 50.00
7. Patan Golden Temple NPR. 50.00 NPR. 20.00
8. Changunarayan Temple NPR. 300.00 NPR. 100.00
9. Chitwan National Park NPR 1500 + 13% Vat NPR 750 + 13% Vat
10. Lumbini NPR. 200.00 NPR. 100.00
11. Int'l Mountain Musuem Pokhara NPR. 400.00 NPR. 200.00
12. Nagarkot NPR. 300.00 NPR. 150.00
