Poon Hill Trek

You could be already in Kathmandu or you may be arriving on this very day, anyway, we welcome you to Nepal! Thank you for choosing Ghorepani Poon hill trek with Vajra Adventure. On this first day, we transfer you to your hotel and brief you about the trek if the time permits. You will not do much except observing the ambiance around you and get acquainted with the country.

Accommodation

Hotel in Kathmandu ( 1 Night)

This is an important day because today is the day when you will meet with your guide. The guide or one of our team members will be responsible for briefing you about the trek about more or less everything you need to know about Poon hill trek. After briefing we would thoroughly go through the trekking gear that you have. Furthermore, if there is anything that is not according to the trekking standard we will do last minute shopping of the trekking gears required. On the other hand one of our backend office staff will get busy preparing all the required permits and logistics.

Accommodation

Hotel in Kathmandu ( 1 Night)

Meals Included

Breakfast only

Depending upon the request of the guest and the type of trek selected we board the vehicle included in the package by 6:45 and leave Kathmandu by 7:00am. The vehicle takes around 7 hours from Kathmandu to Pokhara after multiple breaks in between. Overnight in Pokhara!

Accommodation

Hotel in Pokhara ( 1 Night)

Meals Included

Breakfast only

Driving for around 1 hour and 30 minutes we reach Nayapul. After clearing our baggage we stroll for 15 minutes to reach Birethanti and get our permits checked. We start walking gently on the jeep track and make easy ascend to Tikhedhunga. In spring we can take the opportunity to cool off the scorching heat and fatigue by swimming in one of the streams on our way to Tikhedhunga, which has been the major attraction of this trail. Overnight in Tikhedhunga.

Accommodation

Local Teahouse ( 1 Night)

Meals Included

3 times meals during the trek (staple meal of Daal Bhat for lunch and dinner or any one item from the menu.)

On this day we make an ascent of 1360 meters in total within 4-6 hours of trek. As it is the first big and long day of the trek we would begin slow and easy. On this very day we embark on this beautifully crafted, manmade staircase with 3500 steps, which radiates the craftsmanship of the locals residing in nearby communities. The climb on these stair is physically challenging but not technical and yet beautiful. Once we reach Ulleri we witness beautiful settlement of Magar communities; an indigenous community with unique way of life and culture. Lookout for oak and Rhododendron forest and langur monkey in their natural habitat beyond Banthanti. After the village of Banthanti we arrive at the village of Nangethanti where we stop for lunch. Finally we cross 2 crystal clear streams and a ridge before we make a final and short climb to Ghorepani. Overnight in Ghorepani.

Accommodation

Local Teahouse ( 1 Night)

Meals Included

3 times meals during the trek (staple meal of Daal Bhat for lunch and dinner or any one item from the menu.)

We rise and shine early and reach to Poon hill before dawn to witness one of the most spectacular sunrise over the mountains of Annapurna. After spending brief moment on Poon hill we head down to Ghorepani to collect our bags and have breakfast before being Tadapani bound. We make our way on sheer uphill to Deurali through mesmerizing forest of Rhododendron and oak forest. The view of Annapurna gamut and the deepest gorge; Kaligandaki, awaiting in Deurali as well is worth every effort put climb. From Deurali and except for some treacherous descend the walk is smooth and crosses some streams with swimming prospect along with some beautiful waterfall. Overnight in Tadapani.

Accommodation

Local Teahouse ( 1 Night)

Meals Included

3 times meals during the trek (staple meal of Daal Bhat for lunch and dinner or any one item from the menu.)

We make only descends and about 720m in 3-4 hours. The entire trail is inside the deep and dense forest of Rhododendron and oak, this forest is home to several species of birds, butterflies, animals and vegetations. The trails on lush green forest opens up to one of the most beautiful settlements of Ghandruk. Since Ghandruk is put in the itinerary to experience the Himalayan culture of Gurung people we opt out to accommodate in one of the homestays rather than teahouses. We have our lunch in Ghandruk itself and observe the culture. We experience the culture best by living and eating like Gurungs of Ghandruk. Overnight in Ghandruk.

Accommodation

Local Teahouse ( 1 Night)

Meals Included

3 times meals during the trek (staple meal of Daal Bhat for lunch and dinner or any one item from the menu.)

On this day we walk for 4-5 hours and downhill on easy and flat trails. We walk up to Kuimi and further to Syali Bazar, on and off on jeep track and old trail. Further down we take easy trail to Birethanti from where we checkout from ACAP and cross the rustic bridge and take a vehicle to Pokhara.

Accommodation

Hotel in Pokhara( 1 Night)

Meals Included

2 times meals during the trek (staple meal of Daal Bhat for lunch or any one item from the menu.)

On this day we have our breakfast by 6:00 a.m. in the morning and get ready to head towards Kathmandu. The bus ride will take around 7 hours through curvy roads of hilly terrain with a couple of breaks in between for snacks and lunch. Tracing the same way back we reach Kathmandu and we transfer you back at the hotel. Poon hill trek officially comes to end on this very day. Thank you for trekking in Nepal with Vajra Adventure

Accommodation

Hotel in Kathmandu ( 1 Night)

Meals Included

Breakfast only