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Standard Gorepani Poon Hill Trek

10 Days
  • 3200m.
  • Hotel, Lodge, Tea House and Tent
  • Kathmandu
  • Feb, Mar, Apr & May
  • Private Car/Bus / Flight
  • Easy
  • Full board while on trekking
  • Trekking
  • 02 - 14 pax

Overview

Trip Highlights

Typical Magar and Gurung villages at Ulleri, Gorepani, Tadapani and Ghandruk, Panoramic Himalayan views with Sunrise from Poon Hill, Rhododendron and alpine trees, City tour, Pokhara sightseeing the city of Lake.

Introduction

Gorepani Poon Hill Trek Standard 10 Days is a quite easy walk winding through villages and beautiful rhododendron jungle. This trek provides some of the best panoramic views of Annapurna and nearest Himalayas mainly from the Poon Hill. The added presence of rice terraces completes the picture making Poon Hill a photographer’s heaven. The trek begins with drive to Pokhara, the real trek begins from Nayapul. We then trek to the beautiful Gurung and Mangar village of Birethati, Hile, Thikhe Dunga, Ulleri, Banthati, Nangethati, Gorepani, Tadapani, Ghandruk and enjoy the ethnic groups hospitality along with the culture of Gurung and Mangar. Trekking through the rhododendron jungle that bloom with different color of flowers during the spring, downhill to Birethanti, and passing by waterfalls and a few small villages like Syauli Bazzar and more settlements will be a awesome experience. We walk to Naya Pul and then drive to Pokhara which symbols the end of this excellent and easy trek.

Outline Itinerary

Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu 1300m
Day 02: Drive to Pokhara 900m. 6-7 hours
Day 03: Drive to NyaPul and trek to Ulleri 2050m 1 hour drive and 5-6 hours trek
Day 04: Trek to Ghorepani 2750m. 4-5 hours trek
Day 05: Trek to Tadapani 2700m, early hike Poon Hill 3200m. 6-7 hours
Day 06: Trek to Ghandruk 1970m 3 – 4 hours
Day 07: Trek to Nayapull then drive to Pokhara: 4 hours trek and 1 hour drive
Day 08: Drive to Kathmandu
Day 09: Kathmandu Sightseeing
Day 10: Final Departure

Itinerary

Arrival at the Airport in Kathmandu, we will be greeted by a representative from Trek with Domi. will take your hotel. Today the trek leader will check our equipment to make sure for one last time to get us ready for our adventure. This step will also ensure that if any equipment is found faulty we have the rest of the day to fix it or find equipment that works. After checking in the evening there will be a welcome dinner in a Nepali Restaurant where we will be able to enjoy authentic Nepali cuisine. Hotel Overnight. Included meal: (D)

Today after breakfast drive around 6 to 7 hours by bus to Beautiful city with Lake Pokhara, after getting Pokhara look around lakeside where we are staying. Hotel Overnight. Included meals: (B)

After breakfast drive to Naya Pul and start the trek. We walk through a valley woodland, traverse the Bhurundi Khola (river) before getting Tikhedhunga Village. The Ulleri Hill with thousands of steps and boulders that continually go upward will really prove a test of our stamina. We get to Ulleri by late afternoon. Lodge Overnight. Included meals: (B,L,D)

After breakfast, we climb to the Ghorepani village via stone stairway. As we are climbing we admire the amazing vista as Annapurna South looms massive, approaching and going away from our view. We pass waterfalls, petite villages, and several tea-houses before getting Ghorepani. We stop at the upper part of the Ghorepani village that offers panoramic views of the surrounding mountains as well as Annapurna South and Nilgiri mountains. Lodge Overnight. Included meals: (B,L,D)

Today get up early in the morning to achieve Poon Hill now in occasion to see the sunrise above the Himalayas. Poon Hill is the mainly popular destination to enjoy close up views of Annapurna Ranges, Manaslu, Lamjung Himal, Machapuchhare, Bharashikhar, Tukuche Peak, Dhaulagiri ranges and enjoy the sunrise from these marvelous mountains. After enjoying a cup of coffee, we trek back to Lodge of Ghorepani. We have breakfast here then hike towards the east and scale a ridge. Our trail descends through rhododendron forests and waterfalls before we get Tadapani. Lodge Overnight. Included meals: (B,L,D)

Today our day starts with short downhill from Tadapani, we descend through Jungle and then the trail via Bhaisi Kharka to reach Ghandrunk , the village of Gurung ethnic groups of Nepal can be second largest village in Nepal, have their own language, typical culture, nice costume, and Gorkha army life style. This village is the popular tourist destination even for local tourist (from ktm or pokhara) that offers the outstanding views of Annapurna South Himchuli and Machhapuchhre. Lodge Overnight. Included meals: (B,L,D)

Today we take the main trail that leads to south dropping at first on a staircase, and then traversing high above the river on a stone paved trail. We cross a stream at Chane and continue to Kimche and Syauli bazaar from here on the walking is horizontal and following the river valley through a lovely forest and rice terraces we reach Birethanti. Now walking 30 minutes on a rough and rocky road takes us to Nayapul from where we drive back to Pokhara. Hotel Overnight. Included meals: (B,L,D)

Today after breakfast drive around 6 to 7 hours bus to Beautiful Kathmandu. Hotel Overnight. Included meals: (B)

Today city sightseeing of Kathmandu valley with city guide (Pashupatinath Temple and Boudhanath stupa). Hotel Overnight. Included meals: (D)

Final Departure. Included meals: (B)

Cost

Cost Includes

  • All airports pick up and transfer.
  • Welcome and farewell dinner at Kathmandu.
  • Kathmandu Sightseeing with guide and transport.
  • Basic guest house, food (breakfast, lunch and dinner) with one cup of Tea and coffee during the trek.
  • Five nights’ accommodation with breakfast at three star hotel in Kathmandu and Pokhara as per as program.
  • Guide, porter (1 porter between 2 people), food, accommodation, salary, equipments, insurance.
  • All transport during trek.
  • Group First Aid medical kit.
  • TIMS permits.
  • Annapurna trekking Permit.
  • Government taxes.
  • Office Service charge.

Cost Excludes

  • Any meals in Kathmandu other than breakfast.
  • Drinks (coke, water & alcohol) shower, internet, battery charge during the trek.
  • Travel insurance
  • International air fare to and from Nepal.
  • Nepal entry visa fee.
  • Single room $185
  • Porter extra load more than 13kg per kilo $7.
  • Items of a personal nature
  • Tips for staffs.

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Additional Info

Accommodation for this trip:

Trek with Domi provides two kinds of accommodation during Gorepani Poon Hill Trek Standard 10 Days. At Kathmandu, we provide three star hotel rooms with breakfast twin sharing base. During the trek, we provide nice lodge or guest house room with common toilet and bath twin sharing base. If you need a Single room we will charge extra $185 (Kathmandu and trek) but high season not so easy to get single room on the way Annapurna Circuit Trek.

Food:

Gorepani Poon Hill Trek Standard 10 Days, Trek with Domi provides different kind of food like Nepali, Continental and Indian with one cup of tea and coffee. We provide welcome dinner Nepali cousin with Nepali culture dance and farewell dinner at K2 steak house (best steak in Kathmandu). Breakfast Kathmandu hotel provide a lot of items you can choose yourself and other guest house you can choose one items in the menu with cup of tea and coffee.

Physical Requirements:

Gorepani Poon Hill Trek Standard 10 Days is easy trek basically hikers have to hike per day 3 to 4 hours with daypack except some days are longer hour than 6 to 7. High altitude hike anyway need energy and experience, for your altitude fitness, have a positive attitude, self-confidence and physically powerful determination, and we can achieve the trek successfully. If Around half month of jogging regularly before this trip is a great idea to improve our power and performance. Past hiking experience would be a great advantage but no technical skill is required for this trip but if you already been for glacier hike that great help for this trip if wants do this trek winter. Before booking this trip it is a great idea to consult with your doctor and if you have any disease better inform us.

Best Time to Travel:

We have two best seasons in the year like autumn and spring, Autumn best month is mid September to mid December and spring best month is mid February to May this two seasons are the best seasons for this trek because of the weather is fine and warm with perfect views but the nights are chilly and can drop to freezing level in higher altitude. Winter season is also good for Gorepani Poon Hill Trek the only problem is cold and lot of snow at Gorepani and on the way to Tadapani. Trekking in summer season will be affected by rain and leach but the summer and winter, trek the trekking routes are not crowded like a spring and autumn.

Trekking Checklist

This list is general guide to the things you might take on trek. Your list will vary depending on the type of trek and on terrain. Weather conditions and time of year.

Important documents and items

  • Valid passport,
  • Two extra passport size pictures.
  • Cash for purchasing Nepalese visa at Kathmandu airport.
  • Bank cards (for withdraw money at Nepal).

Clothing

  • Trekking boots and spare laces.
  • Hat (worm), buff or scarf and gloves.
  • Waterproof set, poncho or umbrella.
  • Hiking shoes, sandals or thongs (flip-flops).
  • Wool blend socks (for snow), cool-max socks (for warmer weather), underwire
  • Sunhat with strap and wide brim
  • Fleece jacket
  • Wind stopper
  • Quick drying t-shirt(two or three)

Equipment

  • Backpack and day pack.
  • Sleeping bag and liner.
  • Water bottle or bladder.
  • Lead head torch.

 Miscellaneous Items

  • Toiletries (in travel size bottles with screw on lid)
  • Quick drying towel.
  • Toilet paper and cigarette lighter.
  • Laundry shop.
  • Sunscreen (SPF 30plus) and lip balm.
  • Polarizing sunglass and hard case.
  • Water purification tablets.
  • Personal Medical Kit.
  • Blister kit (if you doing trek first time).
  • Insect repellent (for lower altitude).
  • Locks for bag.
  • Stuff sack and Ziploc bag.
  • Gaffer/duct tape for repair.

For treks above 4200m

  • Thermal underwear and down jacket.
  • Micro spikes or Yakrrax (for winter and high pass).

Optional Equipment

  • Camera, memory card and battery charger or spare batteries.
  • GPS unit.
  • Smartphone or tablet/kindle, books and charger.
  • Small duffle bag (to leave behind Kathmandu).
  • Back cover.
  • Trekking poles.
  • Antibacterial gel or sanitizer.
  • Pocket knife.

Medical

  • Small, personal first-aid kit. (simple and light)
  • Aspirin, first-aid tape, and plasters (Band-Aids)
  • Blister repair tape.
  • Anti-diarrhea pills
  • Pain killers pills.
  • Anti cough or anti cold medicine.
  • Altitude sickness pills: Acetylzolamide.
  • For Stomach antibiotic: Ciprofloxacin. Note: Don’t bring sleeping pills as they are a respiratory depressant.
  • Extra pair of prescription glasses, contact lens supplies.
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