Annapurna Punhill - Ghorepani Trekking in Nepal

Pun hill or Poonhill (3220 m ), Ghorepani trekking is one of the most popular and easiest trekking destination of Nepal. It has subtropical to alpine vegetation and climates are found changing with the elevation. Trekking on the Pun- Hill allows exploring through rhododendron forests over the foothills of the Annapurna and Dhaulagiri and through the deepest gorge Kaligandaki in the world.

Climate in this region does not remain constant as the cold winds from the Tibetan plateau rush through the south. Trekking in this region is the most popular one in the world. Trekkers can see the mountain views in 1880 deg angle standing on the ground such as Annapurna south 7219m , Annapurna I 8091m , Annapurna II 7937m, Annapurna III , Annapurna IV, Machhapuchhre 6993m, Nilgiris, Dhaulagiri 8167m Hiunchuli 6441m, Lamjung Himal 6931m and other many more peak and mountains views.

Suggested Itinerary: 08 Days

Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu. Transfer to hotel
Day 02: Kathmamdu - Pokhara by fly or drive
After breakfast drive/fly to Pokhara afternoon sight seeing Pokhara city, Phewa lake, barahi temple. Stay overnight at Hotel,
Day 03: Pokhara – Nayapul – Hille (1,490m.)
Day 04: Hille - Ghorepani (2,850m.)
Day 05: Ghorepani - Tadapani ( 2,590m.)
Day 06: Tadapani – Ghandrung (1,940m.)
Day 07: Ghandrung – Nayapul (1050m.) – Pokhara
Day 08: From Pokhara , drive or fly back to Kathmandu
After breakfast start sightseeing at Pokhara city and afternoon drive or fly back to Kathmandu.

Discount Offers:

- 4 plus offer: If you collect 4-9 people in a group then 40 USD discount on per person's price.
- 10 plus offer: If you collect 10 or more than 10 people in a group then 40USD discount on per person's   price and one (Trip Leader) get free trip.
- Winter offer: If you travel in winter (December and January) USD 50 discount on per person's price.
- Monsoon offer: If you travel in Monsoon (June and July) USD 50 discount on per person's price.
- Early Booking Offer: If you Book a Trip 6 months before the trip departure, you will get 5% discount from original cost.

Special Notes:

PRICE: All the Prices are in US $ Dollar Per Person.
AVAILABLE: This date is available and open for booking.
GUARANTEED: We have reached minimum numbers and this trip is guaranteed for departure.
LIMITED: There are a very limited number of available places on this departure.

- If the above set departure dates are not suitable for you, you may choose your own departure date. These types of departures are best suited for solo travellers, couples, families, charity and small groups. 
- Customized/Tailor-made itinerary are available on request.

Suggested Itinerary in details : 08 Days

Day 01: Arrive in Kathamdu and drive to hotel. If you have time, couple of hours sightseeing around downtown Thamal. At evening briefing about the tours/treks. O/n at Hotel,

Day 02: Kathmamdu - Pokhara
After breakfast drive/fly to Pokhara afternoon sight seeing Pokhara city, Phewa lake, barahi temple. Stay overnight at Hotel,

Day 03: Pokhara – Nayapul – Hille(1,490m.)
From Pokhara to Nayapul, it takes about 1 ½ hour by driving. The road is reasonably good. At the place of Nayapul, within short walk, one can cross suspension bridge. After that, follows up bank of Modi River to Birethanti. From there mountain trail leads through bamboo forest and passes a large waterfall-summing hole. The trail stays on the north bank of Bhurundi River to Bajagara. Beyond a pasture used by Pony caravans, the trail reaches sudami then climbs steadily up through the valley reaching Hile (1495m). Walking time takes about 5 hours. O/n at Hile,

Day 04: Hille - Ghorepani (2,850m.)
From the place of Hile, after a short walk the trail crosses a steam on suspension bridge and leads the climb very steeply on a stone staircase. It leads continuously steep to the large village of Uleri at 2,070m. From there one can see first eye catching mountain views of Annapurna south (7,219m), Himchuli (6,440m) and Fishtail (6,996m). After that, the trail leads through deep magnificent oak and Rhododendron forest up to Ghorepani (2850m). Walking time takes about 7 hours. O/n at Ghorepani,

Day 05: Ghorepani - Tadapani ( 2,590m.)
At the place of Ghorepani to Poonhill (3,193m), trail leads climbing very steeply on a stone staircase. Walking time takes about 1½ hour to the top. From the Poonhill, one can see view of Sunrise and breath taking mountains views such as Dhaulagiri, Nilgiri, Annapurna I, and Annapurna south, Himchuli, Annapurna III, Fishtail, Annapurna IV, and Annapurna II and so on. After Poonhill, ascends to Ghorepani from there to Tadapani (2590m). Mountain trail leads several times ascending and descending. It passes several villages through oak and Rhododendron forest. Walking times takes approximately 6 hours. Overnight at Hotel.

Day 06: Tadapani – Ghandrung (1,940m.)
Trail leads to Ghandrug from Tadapani all the way of descends and flat through the oak and Rhododendron Forest. Walking time takes about 3 hours O/n at Ghandrung.

Day 07: Ghandrung – Nayapul (1050m.) – Pokhara
At the place of Ghandrug trail leads to Nayapul, the route almost descending and flat through the bank of Modi River and passes several villages such as Kimle, Shyauli Bazzar, and Birethani and comes Nayapul. Walking times takes about 5 hours, after Nayapul drive back to Pokhara. Stay overnight in Fewa (Phewa Lake ) side hotel in Pokhara

Day 08: From Pokhara , drive or fly back to Kathmandu
After breakfast start sightseeing at Pokhara city and afternoon drive or fly back to Kathmandu. Stay overnight at Kathmandu. Finish your trips.

Includes in the Itinerary:

- Kathmandu international airport transfer
- 2 Night Hotels in Kathamndu / or / 2 Nights hotel in Bhaktapur on B. B plan
- All land transfer as per given itinerary
- Annapurna Conservation entry permits fees.
- TIMS ( Trekker 's Information Management System ) permit
- Tea house trekking accommodation during the trek
- 3 meals in each day ( Bf, Lunch Dinner ) while on the trek.
- Fully escorted trek with fluent English speaking license holder local Guide & each 2 persons 1 Porter basis.
- All program according to itineraries on full board.
- Trekking equipment and other facilities to Nepali trekking staffs.
- Insurances for all Nepali trekking crew
- We will show you a special video documentary about Annapurna region trekking in our office before your trip departure
- A special gift: through the Company " Gokyo Treks & Expedition (P) Ltd.

Excludes in the Itinerary:

- Nepal entry visa fee per person US$ 30 only
- Travel Insurance (this is a mandatory condition of booking)
- Optional Excursions: optional excursions such are culture trips, ethno trips, and festival trips, monastery meditation with Lama & monks, nature medicine trips, bird watching, sports, farming trips and other incentive trips as per the client’s interest.
- Personal expenses e.g. phone calls, laundry, bar bills & extra porters.
- Hot Shower in during the trekking period
- Cost arising out of landslides, road blockade, and rescue of any form, cancellation of flight or reasons beyond our control.
- Personal equipment, nature or any donation.
- All types of drinks
- Tips for the crew (Note : TIPS is not compulsory but expected)
- International Airfare and airport tax

Guest feedback / Testimonials

Karin Schneider M.A. Head of Press and Public Relations
Fraunhofer-Institut für Solare Energiesysteme
ISE Heidenhofstr.2, 79110 Freiburg, Germany.

We spent our honeymoon in Nepal in December 2006. The most vivid impressions of the country and the culture we got on our trekking tour to Poon Hill with Ammar Guni. We highly recommend him and his company Gokyo Treks & Expeditions to all those who want to get a deep insight into Nepal and who appreciate well organized tours. ’ Karin Schneider and Karl Haag, Freiburg, Germany .

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