Ghorepani-Poon Hill Trekking

Ghorepani is a short trek but probably most busy trekking trail in Annapurna because of it's popularity. There is no other short trekking route in Annapurna which has so much natural diversity & cultural variety . Ghorepani – Poon Hill trek which is also known as Ghorepani Sun rise trek starts from Nayapul an hour car drive from Pokhara . In the beginning of Poon hill trek, village life, culture, terrace view , water falls & green hill views can be enjoyed. From Ghorepani Mt. Annapurna & Mt. Dhaulagiri , over 8000 meters high mountain Can be viewed . Poon Hill offers most spectacular view of mountain peaks & sun rise over Himalayas. Ghandruk village is another attraction of this trek. Ghandruk is biggest habitation of “Gurkhas” who have glorious history they created in Second world war.

Trek Fact :

Total trip duration 09 Nights/10 Days
Trekking Grade: Two
Highest Elevation : 3193m
3 nights in Kathmandu
2 nights in Pokhara
Mode of Transport: Bus/Car
Mode of Accommodation: Hotels & Lodges
Minimum Group Size: 1+
Best Season: All around year except June to Mid August

Day to Day Itinerary:

Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu and check-in to Hotel.
Day 02: Half Day Tour of some of the major tourist attractions in the Kathmandu Valley by private Vehicle. Over Night Hotel
Day 03: Travel to Pokhara by plane( 25 Minutes flight) or Tourist bus( 6 hrs) or Private car( 5 hrs. Visit around the lake and tourist markets. Over night Hotel
Day 04: Drive to Naya Pul by private Vehicle (1 hour) to begin trek. Trek to  Tikhedhunga( 1540m) for 4 hours.Over night Lodge
Day 05: Trek from Tikhedhunga to Ghorepani( 2860m) for6 hours.Over night Lodge
Day 06: Ghorepani (early morning hike to Poon Hill( 3193m)  for sunrise view over Himalaya.After sun rise view continue trek to Tadapani( 2630m) for  5 hours.Over night Lodge
Day 07: Trek Tadapani to Ghandruk ( 1940m)  for 3 hours. Over night Lodge
Day 08: Ghandruk to Naya Pul (4 hours) and drive back to Pokhara by private vehicle.Over night Lodge
Day 09: Pokhara to Kathmandu by by Tourist Bus. Over night
Day 10: Free from Program:

Deluxe Package (US$ 1000 per person)

Service Included - Pick up drop to/from Airport - Three Nights Hotel in Kathmanu in Five stars hotel. - Half Day Sight seeing tour in World heritage side of Kathmandu valley - Round trip flight Kathmandu-Pokhara-Kathmandu - Two nights hotel in Pokhara in fibe stars hotel including breakfast - Private transfer to Nayapul from Pokhara to commence trek - A trekking guide - An Assistant guide - Porter to carry baggage - ACAP Entry fee - TIMS trekking permit - Accommodation in lodge with private bath /toilet/Hot shower - Purified drinking water - Fresh Seasonal fruits daily - Tea/coffee with meals - Daily Breakfast,lunch & Dinner on your choice from menu - Airport tax for domestic flight - Private transfer to Pokhara from Trek ending point - First Aid box - Insurance & equipments for guide & porter - Fare well dinner - Trekkers full body massage by professional therapist by the end of trekking

Service excluded: - Lunch & dinner in Kathmandu & Pokhara - Personal nature expenses - Entry fee in sight seeing spots - Travel Insurance - Emergency evacuation cost in the case of emergency rescue - Bar Bill( Beer/cola) - Nepal Visa fee

 

Standard Package (US$ 700 per person)

Service Included - Pick up from Airport on arrival - Three Nights Hotel in Three stars hotel including breakfast - Half Day Sight seeing in Kathmandu by private vehicle - Round trip tourist bus( Kathmandu-Pokhara-Kathmandu) - Trekking guide - Porters - Accommodation in Private room with common bath - 2 Nights Hotel in Pokhara in Three Nights Hotel including breakfast - Daily full board meals during trek - Conservation Permit - TIMS trekking Permit - Airport Tax - Airport transfer - Insurance & Equipment to guide & Porter

Service excluded: - Entry Fee in Palaces & temple while doing sight seeing - Meals in Kathmandu & Pokhara - Bar Bill - Personal Nature expenses - Emergency evacuation cost in the case of emergency rescue - Tip to trekking crews( Tip is customary but not obligatory)

 

Budget Package (US$ 550 per person)
Service Included - Trekking guide - Accommodation in twin sharing basis durig trek - Daily full board meals - Bus Kathmandu-Syabru-Kathmandu - Insurance & Equipment to guide - National Park Permit - TIMS trekking permit	Service excluded: - Hotel in Kathmandu (Book hotel with us) - Sight seeing tour in Kathmandu (Book with us) - Porter - Meals in Kathmandu - Bar Bill - Hot drinks (Tea/coffee) - Hot shower - Recharge cost of electrical devices - Personal Nature expenses - Emergency evacuation cost in the case of emergency rescue - Tip to trekking crews (Tip is customary but not obligatory)

 

Accommodation:

There are three major areas in Nepal where it is possible to walk in very well defined trails and stay at local teahouses, which vary from two storied hotels to small family homes. The areas are Annapurna, Langtang and Everest. You can eat, and sleep in the lodges so you do not need to carry any camping equipment or food. All the teahouses are run by Nepalese people so do not think you are missing out on opportunities to mix with local people. All you need to bring for a tea house trek are warm clothes for the evening, a water bottle, a camera and a good sleeping bag. (See the trekking equipment list) guide and porter, all the permits and food and accommodation for both you and your guide and porter.

You will be provided your private room( Single or Double). Rooms are clean , comfortable, safe & offering you best view possibility. The bed sheet & Pillow Cover are changed every day. Generally you need to share bath/toilet but they are clean & hot shower or bucket are available every day. You can also get room with private bath & toilet in some places.

Meals

Soup
TomatoSoup, Vegetable Soup, Mushroom Soup, Chicken Soup, Chicken -, MushroomSoup, Onion Soup, Garlic Soup, Potato Soup, French Onion Soup, MixSoup( Veg, Chicken, Mushroom, Cheese), Noodle Soup, Egg-Veg-Noodle Soup

Potato’s Variety
BoiledPotato, Fried Potato, Fried Potato with Veg., Fried Potato with eggTop, Fried Potato with cheese, veg & Egg, Potato Chips, French fry, Massed Potato, Potato bread

Delicious Noodle / Pasta
DeliciousNoodle/Pasta, Fried Noodle plain, Fried Noodle with veg, Fried noodlewith Egg, Fried Noodle with Cheese, Mix Fried Noodle( Veg, Cheese,Chicken, Egg)

Italian Taste
CheeseTomato Pizza, Cheese Veg Tomato Pizza, Salami Pizza, Mushroom Pizza,Tuna Piza, Mix Pizza, Spagatti Cheese, Macaroni Cheese, Lazani Cheese

Indian Kitchen
Veg Curry with rice, Chicken Curry With Rice, Egg Curry With Rice, Chapati & potato Curry

Chinese /Tibet Dine
VegThukpa, Veg Egg, Chicken Thukpa, Chinese noodle, Tibetan Bread, VegMo:Mo, Chicken Mo:Mo, Mix Mo:Mo( Veg, Cheese, Egg), Fried Rice Plain,Chicken Fried Rice, Mushroom Fried rice, Veg Fried rice, Mix Fried Rice

Nepali Traditional Special
Rice, Veg & Dal soup (serve with Pickle, Papad , Salad)

Breakfast
Boiled Egg, Fried Egg, Scrambled Egg, Poached Egg, Omlet plain, Veg Omlet, Cheese Omlet, Emlet Tomato, Potato Omlet
Chapatiplain/jam/honey/butter, Toast Plain/Jam/Honey/Butter, TibetanBreadPlain/Jam/Honey/Butter, Musley fruit curd, Mushley With Milk orCurd, Corn Flask with Curd or Milk, Granola with Milk or Curd, Porridgewith Milk, Plain Porrige

From Bread Item
Pancake plain/Jam/honey/Butter, Apple Pancake, Cinamon Rool, Apple Strudle, Brown/ white bread plain/jam/Honey/Butter

Mouth Watering Desert
Apple Pie, Custard pudding, Rice Pudding, Lemon Sugar Pancake, Chocolate Cake

Occasional Taste
Chicken Sizzler, Chicken Steak, Yak Steak

Recommended Cloths & Equipments:

• Duffel or Rucksack bag
• Daypack
• 4 Season Down Jacket
• 4 seasons Sleeping bag
• Hiking pants
• Waterproof jacket
• Full - sleeves shirt
• Jumper or pile jacket
• T - shirts
• Woollen socks to wear with boots
• Sun hat
• Beanie
• Gloves
• Sun block for lips
• Sun lotion
• Goggles or sunglasses
• Thermal Long underwear
• Insulated pants
• Nylon windbreaker
• Nylon wind pants
• Water bottle
• Sewing kit
• Medical & first aid kit
• Flash light
• Batteries and bulbs
• Swiss army knife
• Personal towel
• Camp shoes or Sandal
• Trekking boots (water proof is recommended)
• Polypropylene/wool socks
• Light cotton socks for under wool socks

Suggested Medical Kit list

General Supplies:
• Bandages: Band-Aids, gauze pads.
• Elastic bandage (4” wide) for minor sprains.
• Moleskin for prevention of blisters.
• Box of towelettes for cleaning hands.
• Thermometer
• Tissues
• Scissors or pocket knife.
• Small case to hold medications and supplies.

Prescription Items:

• Allergy medication such as Ana-Kit Insect Sting Treatment Kit or Epi Pen (both contain an emergency injection of epinephrine) should be carried by travelers with severe allergies to stinging insects (bees, wasps, yellow jackets. etc.).

• Antibiotics may be useful for travelers at risk for skin infections or upper respiratory infections. Please consult your personal physician.

• Asthma medication should be carried by trekkers with a history of asthma or pulmonary problems

• Diarrhea Treatment and/or antibiotic may be prescribed for treatment. It is not recommended that antibiotics be used for prevention of diarrhea. Please consult your personal physician.

• Jet Lag: in some cases a short -acting sleeping medication is helpful in treating sleeping problems associated with jet lag.

• Pain Relief and Cough Suppression a prescription pain medication should be carried by travelers in case of severe headache, muscoskeletal pain or cough.

Non-Prescription Items:

• Aspirin, acetaminophen or ibuprofen for -general relief of minor aches and pains or headache.

• Antibiotic ointment for topical application on minor cuts and abrasions.

• Antifungal powder or cream for travelers prone to athletes’ foot and/or other fungal skin problem.

• Allergy tablets for common allergies.

• Decongestant tablets for nasal congestion due to mild colds or allergies.

• Diarrhea Treatment such as Pepto-Bismol or Imodium tablets for symptomatic treatment and/or, prevention of diarrhea.

• Hydrocortisone cream (1%) for topical relief of itching due to insect bites or sunburn.

• Insect repellent for topical application.

• Motion Sickness remedy for the treatment of a common ailment of travelers using local modes of transportation in foreign countries.

• Powdered electrolyte mix to be mixed in safe water for fluid replacement and rehydration during severe diarrhea.

• Sunscreen & lipscreen SPF 15 or higher.

• Water purification’ tablets a bottle of iodine tablets or an iodine crystal water purification kit.

• Skin cleanser for cleansing of minor cuts and abrasions.

• Throat lozenges useful for soothing “Trekker’s Cough” and other common causes of minor throat irritation.