Poon Hill Trek
Poon Hill Trek
The Annapurna Himalayan (Ghorepani and Poon Hill) Trek starts and ends in Pokhara; a colourful foray into the Annapurna region. The trail winds through patchwork valleys, dense mossy forests and past icy waterfalls where you can stop to cool your face. Around every corner is a tantalizing glimpse of the high mountains, whole horizons of which will be revealed to you as you reach the high points of your trek.
Trekking to the view point at Poon Hill offers you unobstructed mountain views.An easy trek in the spectacular mountain scenery through charming villages inhabited by Gurungs, Magars and other ethnic groups, dense rhododendron forests full of birds and deep sub-tropical valleys, all set below the Annapurnas with the picturesque peak of Machhapuchhare (Fish Tail Peak) dominating the skyline.
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Your Itinerary
A curated journey through the experience
Tribhuvan International Airport
Day 2: Guided Sightseeing in the Kathmandu Valley
2 hoursPashupatinath Temple
Pashupatinath Temple is one of the most significant Hindu temples of Lord Shiva in the world, located on the banks of the Bagmati River. Though you are not allowed to go inside the temple as it is strictly for Hindus only, you can clearly see the temple and the activities from the eastern bank of the Bagmati River. It is a square two-tiered pagoda temple built on a single-tier plinth which is famous all over the world.
45 minutesBoudhanath Stupa
Boudhananath is one of the holiest Buddhist sites in Kathmandu. It was built in the 5th century with four pairs of eyes of Lord Buddha in four cardinal directions keeping an eternal watch over the people and their doings. You will find Buddhist pilgrims from Tibet going round the stupa spinning the prayer wheels.
45 minutesBhaktapur Durbar Square
Day 3: Drive to Pokhara (900 m) in a Tourist Bus - 7 hours
1 hourPokhara
Day 4: Drive to Nayapul (1,010 m) and Trek to Tikhedunga (1,570 m) - 4 hours
18 hoursNaya Pul
Day 5: Trek to Ghorepani (2,840 m) - 5 hours
30 minutesGhode Pani 33200
Day 6: Hike up to Poon Hill (3,210 m) and Trek to Tadapani (2,610 m) - 7 hours
16 hoursPoon Hill
Day 7: Trek to Ghandruk (1,940 m) - 4 hours
30 minutesGhandruk 33700
Day 8: Trek to Nayapul (1,010 m) and Drive to Pokhara - 5 hours
18 hoursNaya Pul
Day 9: Drive Back to Kathmandu (1,400 m) - 7 hours
30 minutesKathmandu
Day 10: Transfer to the International Airport for Your Final Departure
1 dayTribhuvan International Airport
No accommodation included on this day.
2 hoursIncluded
- Airport / Hotel / Airport pick up & drop off service by a private tourist vehicle
- Twin-share room in three-star hotel in Kathmandu (3 nights) & Pokhara (2 nights) with breakfast
- Guided city tour in Kathmandu valley by a private tourist vehicle
- Guesthouse accommodation during the trek in mostly twin-share and occasionally dormitory (4 nights)
- Local Ace the Himalaya licensed English-speaking trekking guide
- Porters to carry your luggage during the trek (We assign one porter for every two guests.)
- Food, accommodation, salary, insurance, equipment and medicine for all staff
- Annapurna Conservation Park permits and TIMS permit for trekking
- Tourist bus between Kathmandu and Pokhara and private tourist vehicle between Pokhara and Nayapul
- Free Ace the Himalaya duffel/kit bag and sun hat (yours to keep)
- Sightseeing/Monument entrance fees in Kathmandu
- All our government taxes, vat, tourist service charges
- Official expenses
- 9x Breakfast
- 6x Lunch
- 6x Dinner
- Accommodation included: 9 nights
- Entry/Admission - Pashupatinath Temple
- Entry/Admission - Ghandruk
- Entry/Admission - Bhaktapur Durbar Square
- Entry/Admission - Boudhanath Stupa
- Entry/Admission - Pokhara
- Entry/Admission - Naya Pul
- Entry/Admission - Ghode Pani
- Entry/Admission - Poon Hill
Not Included
- Lunch and dinner in Kathmandu and Pokhara
- Travel insurance which covers emergency rescue and evacuation
- International airfare and airport departure tax
- Nepal entry visa
- Alcoholic, hot and cold drinks
- Personal trekking equipment
- Tips for trekking staff and driver (Tipping is expected.)
- Any others expenses that are not mentioned in the Price Includes section
Good to Know
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Not recommended for travelers with back problems
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Tickets & Cancellation
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.