Ghorepani Poon Hill Trek
Overview
Trip Highlights
- Within the world’s highest mountains in Annapurna's southern area.
- From low warm tropic to mid-hills and over to alpine terrains.
- Into serene woodlands lined with beautiful rhododendrons, pines, and oaks trees.
- We were visiting traditional Pun and Gurung villages the home of the legendary Gorkha.
- Overwhelming everyday scenery of green hills and mountain panorama.
- Incredible sunrise panoramic mountain views of Ghorepani poon Hill trek.
Ghorepani Poon Hill Trek Overviews
Ghorepani Pun Hill Trek is located in a small village in the Magadi district of northwestern Nepal. Popular for its scenic and cultural beauty, the Ghorepani Pun Hill trek is one of the most trekked regions in Nepal by internal and external tourists alike. Its easy nature coupled with intense gratification has contributed to thousands of tourists flocking to the region every year. Despite the buzz that comes with popularity, the region has successfully retained its old mountain charm and beauty intact. Ghorepani Pun Hill trek was opened to trekkers only in the 1970s and is protected commendably under the Annapurna Conservation Area Project. The 10-day-long Ghorepani poon hill trek begins with a scenic bus ride to Pokhara in Kaski district from Kathmandu. The country’s no. 1 tourist destination in itself, Pokhara is also the gateway to several trekking regions in western Nepal. From Pokhara, we will drive a short distance to Nayapul from where our trekking will commence.
We will trek to Ghorepani Poon Hill Trek via a small Gurung village called Tikhedhunga. While trekking down from Ghorepani Pun Hill, we will use a different route to further enrich the trekking experience. We will trek down to Pokhara via the villages of Tolka and Kande. From Pokhara, we will drive back to Kathmandu for a cultural city tour scheduled for the next day. Finally, the Ghorepani Pun Hill Trek comes to an end here. Ghorepani Pun Hill Trek is rightly one of the most popular and beautiful trekking routes in Nepal, as it offers splendid mountain views without the hassle of trekking to a very high and demanding attitude. The trek is also known as Annapurna Panorama Trek since it offers stunning views of peaks above 8,000m elevation like Mt. Dhaulagiri, Annapurna 1, and Mt. Nilgiri. The main highlight of the trek is a hike to Pun Hill – a famous viewpoint in the western region. From here, trekkers can relish a 360-degree view of over 20 silver peaks, the Pokhara Valley, and the Mustang region.
Sunrise and sunset views from Pun Hill are truly magnificent as it is almost surreal to behold the sunlight painting the silver peaks tangerine. Another gratuity of Ghorepani Pun Hill Trek is that it unlocks the doors to some of the most interesting civilizations in Nepal. Throughout the trek and in Ghorepani and Pun Hill, we can witness the interesting and rich culture of the Gurungs, Puns, and Magars – famous as Gurkhas for their bravery throughout the world. We can visit the local museums, community houses, and cultural centers, and interact with the locals on an individual basis to further know about their culture, civilization, and heritage, The trekking trail strikes a perfect balance between the altitude range, vegetation, and climate to make it a memorable trekking experience. The trek is of only moderate difficulty and is suitable for people of all age groups in good health. Since the trekking duration isn’t long, it is also a suitable trekking choice for individuals who cannot allocate a good number of days for a vacation. However, for individuals wishing to extend their journey, we readily customize the trekking package.
Itinerary Detail
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What Is Included ?
- Pickups and drops from hotels and airports.
- 3-star hotel in Kathmandu and Pokhara and Tea Houses During the Trek.
- Breakfast in Kathmandu and Pokhara and All meals during Trek. (BREAKFAST, LUNCH AND DINNERS)
- All necessary paperwork and permits (ACAP, TIMS).
- All our government taxes, VAT, and tourist service charges.
- An experienced, knowledgeable, helpful, friendly, and English-speaking guide and porter to carry luggage. (2 trekkers 1 porter)
- Kathmandu – Pokhara and Pokhara – Kathmandu by tourist bus and Pokhara- Nayapul and Nayapul to Pokhara by private vehicle.
- Kathmandu Valley sightseeing tour guide with private vehicle.
- Food, drinks, accommodation, insurance, salary, equipment, Transportation, and medicine all stuff.
- Twins sharing comfortable and clean private rooms in Trekking.
- Down jacket and sleeping bag by team Himalaya (which need to be returned after the Trek).
- Provide a pulse oximeter for the blood oxygen saturation level monitor at high altitudes.
- Farewell dinner in Kathmandu at an authentic Nepalese restaurant with cultural programs.
- Group medical supplies (first aid kit will be available).
- Ghorepani poon hill Trek map.
- Official expense.
- Water purification tablets for safe drinking water.
- Fresh fruit is seasonal during the trip.
- Appreciation letter.
- Travel and rescue arrangements.
What Is Excluded?
- Lunch and dinner in Kathmandu and Pokhara.
- Personal expenses (phone calls, laundry, Hot and Cold drinks, battery recharge, extra porter, bottle or boiled water, shower, etc.).
- International airfare to and from Kathmandu.
- Travel and rescue insurance.
- Excess baggage charge.
- Kathmandu Valley Sightseeing tour entrance fees.
- Extra night accommodation in Kathmandu because of early, late, and early return from the mountain (due to any reason) than scheduled.
- Tips for trekking staff and driver (tipping is expected)
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