Ghorepani Poon Hill Trek

Ghorepani Poon Hill Trek also just known as “Poon Hill Trek” with Ghandruk village excursion is 4 to 5 days incredible short and soft walking adventure in Annapurna with jaw dropping Mountain View. This fantastic short trek in Annapurna does not requires any super fitness, only you need is walking passion and love the beauty of nature. The maximum height you will go in this short trek is 3,210 meters from the sea level, there is no risk of altitude sickness at all. Pokhara is the closest main access city at the altitude of 800m to begin tour.

Who can trek to Poon Hill and what to expect to see

This is short and sweet trekking tour best suit for the short time Nepal visitors, a truly lifetime experience small trip. This trek offers breath stopping mountain vista, full of birds, beautiful hamlets of alpine pastures, charming villages of Magar and Gurung people, lush rhododendron forest which fully blooms in Spring season is set just below the Annapurna Himalayan Peaks of Annapurna South, Machhapuchhre (Known as the Fishtail Mountain as its shape is look like fishtail from west direction) towering sky high. Main feature of Poon Hill Trek are; Poon Hill Hike probably one of the finest view points on the earth, When sun comes up and touches the white mountains, Himalayan giants, Mount Dhaulagiri (8167m) and Annapurna I (8091m) along with other gorgeous peak, there gradually appear, just like magic happening in front you and you couldn't believe this at first. Besides, the journey rewards with natural beauties in your each and every footsteps.

Getting there

Like other trekking in Annapurna except Annapurna Circuit this trek also begins from Pokhara and end there. Pokhara is 200km west of Kathmandu, the capital of Nepal. Daily tourist buses run to Pokhara from Kathmandu takes around 7 hours. Local buses leave every one hour from Kathmandu. Wilderness Excursion can arrange private car and van as per group size and interest your request. Most domestic airlines fly to Pokhara from Kathmandu every day (U$124) for one flight). Sit on the right side to see striking view of wide range of Himalaya while flying. Most people take tourist buses to Pokhara; 200km drive and takes 7 to 8 hours. There are normal to deluxe tourist coaches available. Green Lines Buses (USD 25 per person with breakfast) run every morning to/from Kathmandu.

When to trek

Autumn (September - November) and spring (March – April) are recommended as the best seasons to trek to Ghorepani Poon Hill. The weather is sunny and warm during the day time with breath stopping views. If you would like to avoid crowds and enjoy less crowded time with nature then you could trek in winter (Dec - Feb) And it is still warm during the day time and cold in the morning and nights. The temperature is 0 to -5 degree Celsius at Ghorepani Poon Hill during the winter However, the weather condition in Himalaya is associated with Indian Ocean. Trekking in the Summer or Monsoon seasons(June to Aug) will be affected by rain but the Summer trek could be a boon for a keen botanist.

Difficulty, Fitness and Physical Condition

Regarding the difficulty, this is an easy trek suitable for walking lovers who have the ability to walk for around 4 to 6 hours a day with a light day sack. Exercising and jogging regularly for a few weeks prior to the trip is good idea to increase strength and firmness. Past hiking experience would be an asset but no technical skill is required for this trek. Participants with pre-existing medical conditions such as heart, lung, epilepsy and blood diseases should inform Wilderness Excursion before booking the trip. We also recommend that you consult your doctor(s) before the trip start.

Accommodation

Accommodation in Ghorepani Poon Hill Trek is very good, clean and tidy; And Single rooms are also readily available in lower elevation. It is better to trek in group and friends. Wilderness Excursion will provide you attached bathroom room for your short trek to Ghorepani Poon Hill where available. Hot showers are readily available in most of the places as well. There are paying Wi Fi internet service available to stay connected with dear ones and family back home. In Kathmandu and Pokhara; the accommodation are on your own. We leave you a choice that you may like to book hotels yourself afer having a look around. We can reserve one for you if you ask us. 

Meals

During our Ghorepani Poon Hill Trek, you could enjoy wide-range of food verities, from western food to Authentic Nepal meal, Chines and Tibetan etc. There are choices everywhere; Pasta, Pizza, Macaroni, Cheese, Eggs, Curry Rice, Chicken, Potato, Item, Spring Roll, and Chapati, Muesli, Porridge, Omelet, Pancakes for breakfast are few to name. At any guesthouse you could expect the choices to fall into one of these menu categories: Please do not expect the meal world class standard but they always try to do their best to serve you in the high remote area.

Porter Care

Wilderness Excursion always makes sure our porters are well paid and we are committed to porter rights. We make sure that all our porters are well treated. Moreover, Wilderness Excursion also provides the required level of shelter, clothing and footwear that these harsh environments demand. Porters who become sick are treated with the same care and attention as other team members. We have previously used helicopters at company's expense to rescue porters from dangerous situations. And for the porter's sake, all trekkers keep the weight of their luggage under 15kgs/33 pounds. We also support the work of International Porter Protection Group (IPPG), making our resources available to them to help improve the working conditions of the porters. In this budget package we did not include porter. Please write us if you need porter to carry you main pack.

Responsible Travel

The Annapurna Region is magnificently beautiful, but equally fragile. Future generations have just as much of a right to appreciate it as we do and so the tourism industry has an obligation to protect and preserve it. Wilderness Excursion implements a 'zero impact' policy on the natural environment and the traditional communities that live there. We, therefore, enforce a number of do's and don'ts. Wilderness Excursion experienced staff can advise us on how to minimize our impact on the local environment.

Financial Security

Wilderness Excursion realizes that financial security is a concern when choosing a company who to book a holiday property through. Wilderness Excursion holds a License with the Authority to operate adventure activities under the supervision by Nepal Government. We are a fully bonded Adventure Travel Agency certified by the Government of Nepal, Tourism and Civil Aviation Department, Nepal Tourism Board, Industry Department, Company Registration Office, Nepal National Bank and the Taxation Office. We are also associated with several important regulating bodies such as NATTA, NMA, TAAN, and KEEP with whom we have a bond. We feel that the last thing you want to worry about when you’re planning your trip of a lifetime is whether your money is in safe hands. As a leading Adventure trekking company it’s our responsibility to make sure your finances are secure, so when you book with us you can be confident that we do just that. To ensure that you have complete peace of mind Wilderness Excursion participates in the following. • Nepal Ministry of Industry, Office of Company Register, Reg No: 124690/071/072 • Nepal Ministry of Tourism, Department of Tourism, Reg No: 1793/071 • Nepal Ministry of Finance, Department of Tax, PAN No: 602397236 • Central Bank Of Nepal ( Nepal Rastra Bank) Department of Foreign Currency Exchange, Authorization No: 1556/071 • Nepal Department of Small Cottage and Industries No: 13239/82 • Trekking Agencies Association of Nepal (TAAN) • Nepal Mountaineering Association Membership No: 1135 • Kathmandu Environmental Education Project Wilderness Excursion submits with the 1992 Nepal Government regulations relating to Package travel, Package Holidays and Package Tours. Our membership of the Nepal Government adds an extra level of financial security to your booking.

Ghorepani Poon Hill Trek Cost

Ghorepani Poon Hill Trek Cost here we have offered USD 350.00 per person is budget trek price on double occupancy basis. Single supplement charge will be extra USD 75.00. The price will be according to budget, standard and deluxe tour plan and group sizes. Taking flights to and from Pokhara saves your time and comfortable rather than taking tiring long bus ride though riding bus reduces the trip price. We can arrange Kathmandu to Pokhara flight that cost USD 125 per person in Buddha Air. USD 115 per person in Simrik Air and same rate for vice versa. Also private car rent with driver could be very comfortable with flexible hour and stops wherever you like.