Poon Hill Trek
Perfect for first-timers to trekking.
Pokhara, Ghorepani, Poon Hill
10 days
£649 per person
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Overview
The Poon Hill Trek is easy going, offering spectacular mountain scenery and charming villages in the Annapurna range of the Himalayas. Perfect for first-timers to trekking, accommodation is at comfortable family run lodges. Poon Hill is the highest point of this trek famous for beautiful sunrises.
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Day 1 - Lunch, Dinner
Kathmandu Airport | Kathmandu Hotel
Meet our representative waiting for you at the airport, transfer to your hotel. The rest of the day is free. In the evening enjoy a complimentary dinner, a chance to taste Nepalese cuisine, or taste one of a range of other dishes if you prefer.
Kathmandu Airport
Day 2 - Breakfast, Lunch
Kathmandu | Pokhara
Morning: Early breakfast then short walk to the coach. Leave hotel at 6.30am for 7.00am to catch the coach to Pokhara, about a seven hour journey with lunch en route.
Afternoon: Arrive and check-in to your hotel 2-3pm. Rest of day is free.
Pokhara
Day 3 - Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Pokhara | Ulleri
Morning & Afternoon: Drive to Nayapul, your starting point for the trek, about 1hr from your hotel. Ascend slowly through terraced fields and mountain villages to Ulleri (2073m).
Walking time: 3-4 hours
Nayapul
Day 4 - Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Ulleri | Ghorepani
Morning & Afternoon: Start with a steep ascent before a more gradual uphill walk taking you to Ghorepani (2775m) On a clear day there are stunning views from Ghorepani, making the climb well worth it.
Walking time: 5-6 hours
Ghorepani
Day 5 - Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Ghorepani | Poon Hill | Tadapani
Morning & Afternoon: Before dawn walk up to Poon Hill (3200m) to see the spectacular sunrise, about 45min. Return to your lodge for breakfast, then trek to Tadapani (2650m).
Walking time: 4-5 hours
Poon Hill
Day 6 - Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Tadapani | Ghandruk
Morning & Afternoon: From Tadapani your trail descends through beautiful forests to Ghandruk (1950m).
Walking time: 5-6 hours
Ghandruk
Day 7 - Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Ghandruk | Pokhara
Morning & Afternoon: Your trail descends to Sauli Bazaar followed by easy walking back to Nayapul where your trek ends. Drive to your hotel in Pokhara.
Walking time: 4-5 hours
Nayapul
Day 8 - Breakfast
Pokhara
Morning: Visit Gupteshor Mahadev Caves, Devi’s Falls and the Mountain Museum with your city guide. The rest of the day is free.
Pokhara
Day 9 - Breakfast
Pokhara | Kathmandu
Morning: After breakfast transfer to Pokhara airport for your flight to Kathmandu, about 25mins. Transfer to your Kathmandu hotel.
Afternoon: Rest of the day is free.
Evening: Enjoy a complimentary farewell dinner.
Kathmandu
Day 10 - Breakfast, Lunch
Kathmandu Hotel | Kathmandu Airport
Departure day: We provide a complimentary transfer to Kathmandu International Airport where our representative will help you and bid you farewell.
Kathmandu Airport
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Our Prices
Are based on two people travelling together and sharing a room. We offer reasonable quotes for single travellers and can save money for groups of two or more people, we want to tailor your holiday to suit your budget.
Included in your holiday
- All accommodation
- Local English speaking guides
- Experienced local mountain guide and porter
- Insurance for mountain guide and porter
- All meals on trek
- All activities as per the itinerary
- All entrance fees
- All transportation and Kathmandu to Pokhara return by tourist bus
- Meals as per the itinerary
- Airport transfers
- 24/7 support from our local representatives
Excluded from your holiday
- International flights – read about our flight advice
- Travel insurance – read more
- Personal expenses e.g. gifts, alcohol
- Single accommodation (available on request)
- Visas and Vaccinations
- Tips – read more
- Please allow £15 to £25 per day for lunches and dinners not included.
- Soft drinks
Value for Money
We believe that value for money is important, we want you to travel with us again. When comparing prices, ensure you are comparing like for like as often there may be a cheaper option, but there may be hidden extras, fewer services or the quality may not be as good.
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Day 1
Kathmandu Airport | Kathmandu Hotel -
Day 2
Kathmandu | Pokhara -
Day 3
Pokhara | Ulleri -
Day 4
Ulleri | Ghorepani -
Day 5
Ghorepani | Poon Hill | Tadapani -
Day 6
Tadapani | Ghandruk -
Day 7
Ghandruk | Pokhara -
Day 8
Pokhara -
Day 9
Pokhara | Kathmandu -
Day 10
Kathmandu Hotel | Kathmandu Airport
Everything You Need to Know
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It’s Good to Know
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Time Zone: GMT +5hr 45min
Language: Nepali
Standards of Holiday Accommodation
How To Load Your Pack For Your Himalayan Trekking Adventure
When to Go to Nepal
Our tailor made approach to your holiday offers you complete choice, for a rough guide of the typical temperature and rainfall see Weather and Climate.
- We can base your holiday to suit the dates you want to go.
- We can offer some fixed date departures for customers wanting to join a group.
- Some holidays must operate on certain dates if they contain time sensitive events like a course or a festival.
- We can help solve the age-old problem of booking a holiday to get away from the crowds.
Poon Hill Trek
The best time of the year for this trip is February to May or September to November.
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