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9-Day Sunrise Trekking Tour In The Ghorepani Poon Hill

Ghorepani Poonhill Trekking, also popularly known as Annapurna Sunrise Trekking, or Annapurna Panorama Trekking, is one of the most popular and relatively easy treks that meander through the beautiful ethnic villages of Annapurna Region. Duration: 9 Days (approx.)
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Ghorepani Poonhill Trekking, also popularly known as Annapurna Sunrise Trekking, or Annapurna Panorama Trekking, is one of the most popular and relatively easy treks that meander through the beautiful ethnic villages of Annapurna Region.

Invigorating through some rhododendron forests, Poonhill Trekking in Nepal will let you feel the Himalayan Panorama while providing you the opportunities to get close to the local Culture. However, Ghorepani Poon Hill Trek is obviously best known for the views from Poonhill.

Being popularly known as the Photographer’s Paradise, you can capture some of the best snaps of impressive Annapurna and Dhaulagiri ranges. Poonhill offers you the striking panorama of huge Himalayas including Annapurna South, Annapurna I, Annapurna II, III, and IV, Dhaulagiri, Lamjung Himal, Gangapurna, and Manaslu ranges among few others.

The phenomenal sunrise from Poon Hill is just unmissable.

- What Will You Do

Day 1: Arrival In Tribhuban International Airport Kathmandu
As you arrive at Tribhuvan International Airport you’ll be heartily welcomed by our representatives and escorted to your hotel

Day 2: Kathmandu To Pokhara drive by tourist bus
Drive to Pokhara from Kathmandu in the Tourist Bus. Pokhara lies 200 Km far from Kathmandu and it takes 7-8 hours drive. Overnight in Pokhara

Day 3: Pokhara to Nayapul by drive and trek to Tikhedhunga
After breakfast at hotel, You’ll be escorted to Nayapul (1070m) following the cultivated rice paddy fields, small Nepalese settlements, rivers and the lush green hills around. The walk starts from Nayapul exploring the greenery, culturally rich and diverse valley, terraced green harvest lands along the way.

Day 4: Tikhedhunga to Ghorepani 6-7 hrs trek
After mouth-watering breakfast at the Guesthouse (known as tea house), we will start the trek through the trails that go up the hills observing the lush greenery, blooming Rhododendrons, and cultural village. The first part of the trail is the climb of 3200 of the stone staircase after which we will gently climb upward to reach for lunch in Banthanti. We will continue our gentle walk through the rhododendron forests to reach Ghorepani where you will be rewarded with the picturesque close up the view of the Annapurna south (7219m), Dhaulagiri (8172m) and their neighboring mountains.

Day 5: Ghorepani to Poon Hill (3210 m.) to Ghorepani to Tandapani
Early in the morning at 4:30 we will hike to Poon Hill, the highlights of the trip, enjoy panoramic sunrise views of the Dhaulagiri, Annapurna l, ll, lll, lV, south, Machhapuchhare and more than 10 mountains. Enjoy the stunning views for once in your life and then trek down to lodge for breakfast.

Day 6: Tandapani to Ghandruk
Tandapani to Ghandruk is the best trekking junction of the Annapurna Region. The traveling around the ethnic Gurung Village nestled in the lap of a hill overlooking the prolific Mountains is an amazing feeling. The cultural shows and Gurung Museums in the ethnic tribal village would be amazing.

Day 7: Ghandruk to Nayapul to Pokhara

Day 8: Drive back to Kathmandu by Tourist Bus

Day 9: Departure To Your Country

- What To Expect

- This is easy trekking that strolls around the astounding villages of the Annapurna Region.
- Trek through blooming Rhododendron forest.
- This Poon Hill Trekking in Nepal will endow you with the Himalayan Panorama.
- Nevertheless, it bestows you the opportunities to get up close and personal with the local Culture.
- However, Ghorepani Poon Hill Trekking is prominent for the sunrise view from Poon Hill.

- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Dress code is formal,
- Kindly make sure of packing warm clothes such as Down jacket, Sleeping bag, full sleeve, warm hat, sun glasses, gloves, warm socks, trekking boot, slipper, thermal under garments, fleece jacket, water bottle, day bag, goretex jacket, sun/cold creams, head light etc.
- Persons with back problem are not recommended to take participate
- Participants with heart complaints or other serious medical conditions are requested not to take part.
- This trekking package is not recommended for pregnant women
- A moderate grade of trekking
- This destination and trail is not accessible for wheel chair users.
- Passport name, number, expiry and country is required at time of booking for all participants
- A current valid passport is required on the day of travel
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- If canceled due to bad weather, you will be given the option of an alternative date or alternate destination of same value

- What Is Included

- Airport picks up & drops
- Airport taxes
- 3 meals per day during the trek (Breakfast Lunch & Dinner) including Tea or coffee
- Accommodation on Guest House (Lodge) during the trekking
- 2 night’s Hotel in Kathmandu on Bed & breakfast plan
- An English speaking Guide
- Necessary Porter 1: 2 (one porter for two Guest) the porter will carry (30KG in maximum) your luggage during the trek
- All Government local Taxes
- Annapurna Conservation Area Fees
- (TIMS) Trekker’s information Management System card
- Guide salary & insurance during the trekking
- First Aid kit above 6 pax Compulsory from Agency
- Accommodation as per itinerary

- What Is Not Included

- Trekking equipment any type of personal expenses
- Alcoholic Beverage drinks, phone and Laundry
- Emergency Rescue and Travel Insurance, Trip Cancellation cost accident or Health, Loss Theft or Damage and personal effects.
- Hot Shower
- Entrance Fees any kind of Temples, Monastery etc
- Tips and Gratuities
- Anything not mentioned in inclusion list

- Transfers

Transfer to and from Tribhuvan International Airpot to the hotel in Kathamndu.

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- FAQ

Is the country politically safe and stable?
Nepal is a federal republic country and the politics of Nepal function within multi party system. Nepal is politically stable, and is very safe to travel. People in Nepal respect and honor tourists as a guests and they believe “Guests are God.”
2. What Kind of Weather Nepal has?
The weather of Nepal varies according to the geographical regions. However, the weather of the mountainous regions become cold most of the time and also unpredictable. The temperatures can fall below zero degree Celsius mostly in winter seasons: December, January and February.
What are the best season for trekking/tour/expedition in Nepal?
Tour can be done round the year however, Autumn (Sept- Nov) is the best trekking season with excellent weather and breathtaking mountain view and Spring (march-may) is considered as the second best season for trekking in Nepal. Some of the trekking can be done even during the monsoon which includes: Upper Mustang, Upper Dolpo and Tsum Valley.
How long will we walk in a day in an average?
Six to seven hours walking is an average walking in a day on which you can cover 10 to 12 km distances. When you are above 3000m, you need to cover only 7 to 9 kms. However, the itinerary can be amended as per the fitness level and physical condition of the visitors/clients.
Does your company support to arrange international flights, domestic flights and hotel bookings and other required services?
We can arrange the services as per the needs of visitors/clients. However, we propose the visitors to book the international flight on their own and we are ready to provide any kinds of assistance they are seeking for.
What is the altitude sickness and what are its safety measures?
High altitude sickness which is also called Acute Mountain Sickness is a physical condition of the people who are likely to suffer when they are going to the higher altitudes. It commonly occurs at an altitude of 2200m and above. There is a chance that the more you are in higher altitude, the less oxygen and air pressure you have. High altitude sickness occurs when one is gaining heights quickly in the mountains and not paying essential attentions to the body response. The high altitude sickness symptoms includes headache, breathlessness, fatigue, dizziness and sleep depravity. If you provide the proper attentions to your body response, it does not harm, but if not it could be fatal in extreme cases. The precaution for preventing yourself from suffering is to acclimatize with weather and altitude, ascend the heights gradually, drink plenty of water and take advice of guides as per the need. In order to reduce the chances of high altitude sickness, all the trekkers are advised for not to trek more than 600m in one day. It is important to know that if you are suffering from high altitude sickness and if you are not recovered after rest, you should descent to a lower altitude immediately.
What equipment should I bring along the trek?
You are requested to bring comfortable dresses for trekking and some warm clothes to be stayed in Kathmandu. Beside this, you can bring your own sleeping bags, torch light, walking sticks or camps as you wish. But if you do not bring, we can hire the stuffs to be used during the trekking.
What equipment can hire or buy in Nepal?
All the necessary equipment used for trekking in Nepal can be hired. You can buy the items in well branded shops in Kathmandu or you can buy the locally made trekking products which includes sleeping bags, tents, walking sticks mattress, torch lights, shoes, down jackets etc. And also you can either hire these products too.
Do we need any trekking permits for trekking?
Of course ! Yes. You will need to get trekking permits which we called TIMS before trekking. In addition to this, You will have to take permit to enter in the premises of national parks too. We will arrange all the permits in advance of your trekking date.
Can we get internet facilities in the remote trekking area of Nepal?
Nepal has developed broadband and optical fiber connection throughout the country and internet are available in all trekking routes such as Mt Everest, Mt. Annapurna, Mt. Langtang etc. However, there are some remote trekking destinations which may not have internet facilities and these destination includes Kanchenjunga, Makalu and Dolpo. The details information will be provided once visitors/clients fixed the trekking destinations.
What types of food are available in Nepal during trekking?
The foods available while trekking are both Nepali continental and Asian ones. You can get different variety of foods such as Nepali Dal Bhat, pizza, noodles, cakes in the popular trekking trails like Mt. Everest, Mt. Annapurna and Mt. Langtang. However, the menus will be limited in Kanchenjunga and Manaslu.

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Price per person: 750.00 

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