Ghorepani Poonhill Trek

Ghorepani Poon Hill Trek - Departure Date: 18/04/2012 - 27/04/2012

This is a relatively easy and very popular trek that winds through picturesque rural ethnic hamlets, and forests of rhododendron and bamboo. Poonhill (3200 m) is the highest point of the trek for a magnificent view of the Annapurna and Dhaulagiri ranges and experiencing sunrise over the Himalayas. Ghandruk village is another attraction of this trek where visitors can appreciate the lifestyle of village people, particularly the Gurungs, and their culture.

Trip profile:

Length of trip:10 days

Trek Grade: Easy

Highest Alt: 3193 m

Trek Style: Tea house/Camping

Itinerary in Details with date :

18/04/2012 Arrive in KTM check in hotel

19/04/2012 Prepare for next day

20/04/2012 KTM-Pokhara by tourist bus

21/04/2012 Pokhara- Nayapul by drive- Tikhedunga

22/04/2012 Tikhedunga- Ghorepani

23/04/2012 Ghorepani- Tadapani

24/04/2012 Tadapani- Ghandruk

25/04/2012 GHandruk- nayapul and drive to Pokhara

26/04/2012 Explore Pokhara

27/04/2012 Pokhara- KTM by tourist bus

Price US$595 per person

Services we include:-

•  Pick up & drop off at arrival and departure to/from Kathmandu Airport.
•  Three nights Hotel accommodation in Kathmandu with breakfast
•  Guide (one guide for one group)
•  Porter (one porter in between two people]
•  Trekking Entry permit
•  TIMS (Trekkers Information Management System)
•  Breakfast, lunch & dinner during trek
•  Accommodation during the trek
•  Road transportation
•  Insurance for guide & porter that includes their emergency rescue
•  Necessary equipment for guide & porter
•  Emergency rescue arrangement (Makes sure your insurance will cover it)
•  First aid kits

Services not included in the price:-

• Tips
• Meals in Kathmandu
• Hotel for more than three nights in Kathmandu
• Alcohol and any drinks on trek (including bottled water)
• Hot shower and washing
• All expenses of a personal nature e.g. toilet paper, medicines, confectionary etc
• Nepal entry visa fee

On Trek

Normally you will walk about 5-6 hrs a day. You will have plenty of time to stop for refreshments. Our guide will be there to assist you every step of the way during your trek. Your meals will be provided in teahouses according to your choice. Your guide will take your order from the menu and check in the kitchen that everything is fresh and well cooked. For accommodation you will be provided with a double room. Your guide will also act as your interpreter and be able explain about our culture and traditions and any other queries you may have. Our guides are well versed in English and their main duty is to help you in any way at all times. Our porter will be well equipped and insured. We want to you to feel safe and taken care of so that your trek is as enjoyable as possible.

Other Relevant Information

Nepal visa :

Tourist Visa for visiting Nepal for 30 days can be obtained from the Nepalese Embassy in your country or from the Immigration Counter at Nepal Entry Points (like Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu) on payment of US $ 40.00 (you will also need a passport size photograph).

Essentials you should bring:

•  Good and comfortable trekking boots that are well worn in.
•  Warm socks for evening as well as light trekking socks for walking.
•  Warm clothes for the morning and evening.
•  Toiletries and medical kit.
•  Couple of T-shirts and light trousers/shorts for the day.
•  Sun hat and warm hat
•  Sandals for evening.
•  Sunglasses.
•  Flash light or head torch.
•  Swimming costumes
•  Suntan lotion
•  Small towel
•  Warm sleeping bag

How to Book the service:

Having decided on your trek, 30% of the total Trek fee should be sent in advance. Details will be provided as to how you can do that.

How to pay the rest of amount

Final payment can be made on your arrival with US $travellers cheques, US$ cash or Visa/Mastercard credit card (note: paying by credit card incurs a 4% bank charge in Nepal).