Poon Hill Trek - 7 Days

Undertaking this experience to be ready to eat what the villagers eat, or at least participate in their daily activities.

Trip Details

  • Destination: Nepal

  • Trip Grade: Moderate

  • Max Elevation: 3210 Meters

  • Total Duration: 7 Days

  • Best Time: March - May & Sept - Dec

  • Group Size: Min 1 Pax.



Poon Hill Trekking in the Summer
Poon Hill Trekking is also known as Ghorepani Poon Hill Trekking in Nepal. Poon Hill Trekking is usually undertaken by travelling enthusiasts who wish to visit the Ghorepani village and stay the night among the villagers. The Poon Hill Trekking experience is a worthwhile trek for any individual who enjoys nature. The Poon Hill Trekking experience allows walking enthusiasts to discover the foods that are consumed by the Gurung and Ghorepani villagers. The Poon Hill Trekking experience involves walking through sedate villages and learning about the backgrounds of each of the many villagers who are willing to share with visitors that regularly wander through their land.

Poon Hill Trekking Activities
Poon Hill Trekking involves first stopping at the renowned heritage sites Pashupatinath- a Hindu place of worship, Boudhanath – a Buddhist stupa, Swyambhunath – another Buddhist Stupa, and the Patan Durbar Square. Poon Hill Trekking also calls for visitors undertaking this experience to be ready to eat what the villagers eat, or at least participate in their daily activities. Poon Hill Trekking enthusiasts are usually advised to learn about the necessary implements they should carry in order to engage successfully with the villagers they will meet.

The Panoramic View from the Poon Hill Trekking Trail
The Poon Hill Trekking trail allows visitors to the region to be able to clearly view the Dhaulagiri, and Annapurna mountains. There is a lot of wildlife in the Hiunchuli, Nilgiri, and Manaslu mountain areas and visitors using the Poon Hill Trekking trail can easily view them. The Poon Hill Trekking trail also leads to the Ghandruk, which is the largest Gurung village.

Inclusion and Exclusion

Cost Includes

  • Airport picks up & Drove

  • Kathmandu sightseeing

  • Hotel in Kathmandu

  • Local Transportation

  • Accommodation & Fooding (BLD)

  • Staff insurance

  • Licenses holder trekking guide/ porter

  • National Park permits

  • Domestic Air Ticket

  • TIMS (Trekkers’ Info management system)

  • First-aid treatment

  • Trekking equipments(Jacket/sleeping Bag)

Cost Exclusion

  • All kinds of drinks Nepal

  • Clients accident insurance Nepal

  • Personal expanses Nepal

  • Bar bills Nepal

  • Staff tips Nepal

  • International Air ticket Nepal

Itinerary

Day 01 : Arrival in Kathmandu (1,350m/4,428ft)
Day 02 : Kathmandu to Pokhara (820m/2,690ft)
Day 03 : Pokhara to Tikedhunga (1500m)
Day 04 : Tikedhunga to Ghorepani (2834m)
Day 05 : Ghorepani to Pokhara via Nayapul (820m/2,690ft)
Day 06 : Pokhara to Kathmandu (1,350m/4,428ft)
Day 07 : Final departure from Nepal

Trip Maps

Equipments & Packing List

Following are the list of items for 1 person that will help you to pack for your trip. Note that the some items can vary according to season and number of treaking days. Luggage will be carried by the porter and day-pack with valuable items or anything important will be carried by your self.

Documents
  • Valid passport, passport size photos, air tickets
  • Trekkers' Information Management Systems (TIMS) Card, which is mandatory for trekking.
  • Dollars, pounds or Euros in cash as these currency are easily exangable and can be used on paying in different places.
  • Credit cards, Bank/ATM/Cash machine cards for withdrawing funds
Electronics
  • A pair of DSLR camera with 3 extra batteries (charging is expensive on the mountain)
  • A pair of Point and shoot camera
  • Headlamp with extra batteries and bulbs
  • A pair of Video Camera, if you like
  • A pair of solar charger (charging is expensive, if you can charge yourself will save money)
  • A pair of Chargers with Belkin mini surge and adapter.
  • Some Extra batteries for headlamps
Gear
  • A pair of headlamp
  • A pair of watch with alarm
  • A Pair of pair sunglasses
Clothing
  • Pairs of quick drying, long sleeved base layer shirts
  • Pairs of trekking shorts, short sleeve
  • Pairs of Thermal underwear – base layer
  • Pairs of liner socks
  • Pairs of pair woolen blend trekking socks
  • Pairs of trekking pants with zip off bottoms
  • Pairs of fleece sweaters – one lightweight, one heavy
  • A pair of wind proof overlayer- jacket and pants
  • A pair of down jacket
  • A pair of Rain Koot
  • A pair of Warm hat
  • A pair of lightweight thermal layer hat
  • A pair of peak hat
  • A pair of headband/dew rag
  • A pair of pair gloves
  • A pair of Pair trekking boot
  • A pair of Pair flip flops
  • A pair of down booties
  • A pair of Down Jacket(Will be provided by Simrik Real Nepal. No Need to buy)
  • A pair of sleeping bag(Will be provided by Simrik Real Nepal. No Need to buy)