Ghorepani Poon Hill trek - 5 Days Itinerary
TRIP FACTSTrip Duration: 5 days.
Destination: Nepal.
Best season: March, April and May & September, October and November.
Activity: Ghorepani Poon Hill Trek - 5 Days.
Per day Hiking: 3 - 7 hours.
Elevation:(minimum 1070m) and Maximum (3,210m).
Trek Cost:U$D 310-450.
Group Size:1-30 people.
Trip Difficulty: Moderate.
Accommodation: Tea House/Lodge/Hotel during the Trek.
Meals included: (Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner) during the trek.
Transportation: Bus/Jeep/Van.
Trekking starting point:Nayapul.
Trekking Ending point:Nayapul.
OVERVIEW
5 - Days Ghorepani Poon hill trek is a situated in the Annapurna Region.It is the most popular and easy trek in Nepal.Ghorepani Poon hill trek is a charming trek that offers the most Himalayan views and typical village culture.This is a classical trekking route in Annapurna region.
Ghorepani poon hill 5 - Days trek starts from ½ hours drive from Pokhara by taxi or van to Nayapul.This trek passes beautiful villages of Birethati, Tikhedunga, Ulleri, Banthati, Ghorepani, Deaurli, Tadapani and Ghandruk Village. There are natural fresh air, forest, waterfall; mountains, etc. which will make your trek more enjoyable. Ghorepani is a village located in Myagdi district in the Dhaulagiri Zone of northern central Nepal. The viewpoint of the trek is Poon Hill (3210m) , which offers the best view of sunrise, sunset and mountains. The region consists of natural scenery lie rhododendron, forest full of unique birds and beautiful valley that will make your trip a pleasant one. From Poon Hill if the sky is clear you will be able to see all mountains ranges likes Annapurna south (7230m), Hiuchuli, Nilgiri, fish trail, Gangapurna, Annapurna I (8095m), Annapurna Iv, Tukche peak, Dhaulagiri I (8169m) Dhaulagiri range and manaslu range etc.
BEST TIME TO DO GHOREPANI POON HILL TREK:
The temperatures will be increasing from the middle of March and with blue skies, white-snow capped will be seen at their occasion. So many Travelers often succeed their climber in this time. On the way trip, the Nepalese National flowers will be blossom likes; red, white and pink colors with luscious green and dense forest.
About the temperature during the days 15 to 25°C, will be gets colder nights and morning times, Temperature will be less than 8°C, and must of the morning time will be see blue sky with white snow-capped Mountains.
The Coldest time Starts from December to till early February, after overdue February, Climate will be slowly gets warmer temperatures to get cold dropping to -2°C to - 5°C at high altitude. While the sun come up, day time gets warms and blue sky with stunning all Himalayas views.
TRIP HIGHTLIGHTS OF GHOREPNI POON HILL - 5 DAYS TREK:
- Scenic Drive from Kathmandu to Pokhara.
- Pokhara Valley is sightseeing with Professional trek guide.
- Annapurna Conservation Area project ACAP Permit and Tims card check point at Birethanti Village.
- Cross the Modi Khola River.
- Explore the Typical Gurungs, Thakali and Magars Villages.
- One of the Best Sunrise and Sunset view from Poon Hill (3,210m).
- Delightful views of Dhaulagiri, Tukche peak, Nilgiri, Annapurna south, Hiuchuli and Machhapuchhare, etc.
- Ramble to pine and Rhododendron forests.
- Chance to see the wildlife animals’ likes: white monkeys, Musk Deer and Mountains Goats.
- Short and sweet Ghorepani poon Hill Ghandruk circuit Trek.
- Visit to Ancients Buddhist Monastery.
- Explore the old Gurung Museum and Cultural Houses.
SAMPLE ITINERARY > 5 DAYS GHOREPANI POON HILL TREK
- Day 01: Kathmandu - pokhara(830m) 7/8 hours drive by Tourist bus overnight at Lodge.
- Day 02: pokhara - Nayapul 1 hours drive by taxi and trek start from Nayapul to thikhedunga (1540m) 3 hours walking overnight at Lodge.
- Day 03: Thikhedhunga - Ghorepani(2853m) 6/7 hours walking overnight at Lodge.
- Day 04: Ghorepani — Tadapani — Ghandruk Village (1960m) 7/8 hours walking Overnight at Lodge.
- Day 05: Ghandruk — Nayapul — Pokhara(830m) 4 hours walk and 1 hour drive to pokhara and again change bus back to Kathmandu 6/7 hours drive.
FREE - BENEFITS OF THIS TRIP:
- Airport transportation on arrival and departure days (our staff will do pick you up and drop you off).
- Arrangement Trekking equipment such as the Sleeping bags and down jackets (if you do not have own) its rental included if needs.
- First Aid Kit Medical.
- Trip Route Map, Outline itinerary and printed (Himalayan Local Guide Pvt. Ltd) Hiking T-shirt.
- We provide an Oximeter to measure your Oxygen and Pulse at high altitude sickness to find out the accurate your health Condition when you are in the Himalaya.
- International Airport to Hotel and Airport Pick up and drop by private car / van / Jeep / Hiace depend on the Group Size.
- Transportation service from Kathmandu – Pokhara – Kathmandu by Tourist Bus.
- Pokhara – Nayapul - Pokhara by Taxi.
- All Meals on full Board basis BLD (Italian, Chinese, Indian, Nepali and many European delicious food lunches, dinner and breakfast) Choose by menu.
- Three times Cup of tea and coffee on your choice in every meal time.
- All necessary Entry fee including ACAP Permit (Annapurna conservation area Project) and Tims Card (Trekking Information Management System).
- Himalayan Local Guide team, Professional Honest, strong and Government trained English speaking Guide, His salary, three times the meals, Insurance and equipments, etc.
- Himalayan experienced strong and honest porters during the trek (2 Clients for 1 Porter).
- Trekking Lodges (Tea House or Home Stay) During the Trek.
- Assistant Guide for the group 5 or above.
- Approval of Certificate after the successful trekking.
- Supplementary energy bar, crackers, Cookies and Halls etc.
- Seasonal fruits likes; Apple, Oranges, pomegran and Blackberry etc.
- First Aid kit box (Guide will Carry it during the trekking).
SERVICE EXCLUDES:
- Cold drink, such as beer, mineral water, cock, Fanta and Whisky etc.
- Personal expenses such as laundry, telephone, WIFI, Hot Shower, Shopping etc.
- Your International air fare.
- Nepal visa fee. (15 Days -25 U$D, 30 Days — 40U$D and 90 Days — 100 U$D.
- Hotel in Kathmandu and pokhara with Lunch and Dinner.
- Trekking Equipments.
- Travel insurance that is just in case.
- Tips for Guide and porters.
- Sleeping Bag, Down Jacket, three pairs of trekking t-shirts and long sleeved shirts.
- Thermal Shirt for Colder place, Fleece Jacket, Warm wool Sweaters, Waterproof and windproof Jacket.
- Cotton Trekking pants with folding, Waterproof and windproof pants.
- Sun Hat, Wool or fleece hat, Headlight, Sunglass, Sunscreen 50, Face wipes and towel.
- Trekking Boats, ¾ Paris Preferably Cotton Socks, Crampon, one pairs extra Sport Shoes, Gaiters, just in case if snow, Gloves and Thick Gloves.
- Big rucksack above the 40 L, Waterproof Bag Cover, Rain Coat, Trekking Pole (if you needed).
- Laundry Soap, Shampoo, Toothbrush, Toilet papers, Water peals.
- Bottle for drinking water, Pen and Note Book Copy and Tourist Guide Book.
- Camera, battery charger, Memory card, Cell Phone and Charger, Money Wallet, Altimeters and Playing card.
- Diamox, Cotton bandages, Paracetamol, Painkillers, Loperamide to Control diarrhea (just in Case).
- Water purified tablets, Lozenges, Elastic bandages, Thermometer, Moleskin and sling.
