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Ghorepani - Poon Hill Trek - 10 Days

Annapurna Marga, Kathmandu, Région de développement Centre, Nepal

Ghorepani - Poonhill Trek is an effortless slog in the spectacular mountain milieu, through the charming villages of Ghandruk and Ulleri. Inhabited by the people of the Gurung and Magar community, these villages are embellished with the dense rhododendron forests, swarmed with birds of many species. As you advance, you can see the profound sub-tropical valleys under the canopy of Annapurna. Other than that, the boisterously poised Machhapuchhare (Fish Tail) Peak is certain to woo you. The best thing is that you don’t actually have to be trekking genius to go for this trek. Be it a novice or a person of any age group, if you are physically fit, you are all good to go. Ascending to Poon Hill (3210 m) could drive you ecstatic with the panorama of stunning landscapes around. Sipping your favorite hot chocolate, as you witness, the scintillating sight of the rising sun, kissing the creamy peaks of the mighty Annapurna and Dhaulagiri, you are definitely going to be tossed to cloud nine. That's actually the catch about Pooh Hill, you don't literally have to trudge up, in order to be rewarded with a scenic retreat.

Arrival location:

Kathmandu, Nepal

Departure Location:

Kathmandu, Nepal

Included in your experience:

Cost Includes

- Airport pick-up and drop services.

- Guided sightseeing tour of Kathmandu city.

- Applicable domestic airfare as per the itinerary.

- Hotel accommodation in Kathmandu and Pokhara on “BB” basis as per itinerary.

- Entrance and monumental fees during the sightseeing in Kathmandu & Pokhara as prescribed in the itinerary.

- All ground transportation costs in accordance to the itinerary.

- All trekking accommodation costs on full board (B, L,D) basis as per the itinerary.

- Four seasonal sleeping bag (to be returned after trip completion) duffel bag, t-shirt and Cap (provided as complimentary gears).

- A comprehensive medical kit (will be carried by the trekking guide).

- Salary to guide and porters for the trekking period.

- Personal insurance for crew members.

- All applicable tourist fees, conservation fees, "special permit" fees & TIMS fees necessary for trekking.

- All government and local taxes.

- Farewell dinner with live Nepalese cultural program.

Ground Transportation, Airport transfers, Meals (breakfast, lunch, dinner)

Not included in your experience:

- International airfare and departure taxes.

- Personal travel insurance.

- Lunch & dinner expenses incurred before or after the trekking period.

- Emergency rescue evacuation (to be covered by the client's travel insurance).

- Nepal entry visa fee – Visa can be obtained upon your arrival at the Tribhuwan International Airport in Kathmandu. (Tourist Visa with Multiple Entries for 15 days costs US $ 25 or equivalent foreign currency, Tourist Visa with Multiple Entries for 30 days and 90 days costs US $40 and $ 100 respectively. You will need a valid passport and 2 copies of your recent PP sized photos).

- Tips to the guide, porter, driver, hotel and tea-house staff (Tipping is expected).

- Bar bills, alcoholic drinks & beverages.

- Excess baggage charges (luggage allowance for domestic airlines in Nepal is 20 kgs.)

- Personal insurance and other expenses of personal nature (phone calls, laundry, battery recharge, extra porters, bottle or boiled water, hot shower etc.).

- Cost of personal trekking gears and equipments (kindly refer to our equipment lists: http://www.marrontreks.com/itineraries/121-25/ghorepani-poon-hill-trek-10-days.html# )

- Cost incurred due to the addition of extra days or change in the real course of the itinerary because of bad weather conditions, political turmoil or any other unforeseen contingencies.

- Garbage deposit fees (refundable).

- Any other expenses not mentioned in the 'Cost Includes' section above.

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Day1 - 11

Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu Upon your arrival at the Tribhuwan International Airport in Kathmandu, you will be received by a representative from Marron Treks and then transferred to your designated hotel. Once at the hotel, you are greeted with welcome drinks. We will then have a quick pre-trip meeting, where you are briefed on the trekking itineraries and some formalities that ought to be pursued. Depending on the time remaining, you can either rest or stroll around the vicinity of your hotel to get the feel of this busy, colorful and energetic capital of Nepal. Overnight at hotel in Kathmandu; breakfast included. Day 02: Kathmandu city sightseeing (1400m) Let’s savor the succulent breakfast and get ready for a guided tour to the historic, religious and cultural sites of Kathmandu. Hop in to our transport vehicle with an experienced city guide and drive through the hullabaloo of Kathmandu. Our guide will be taking you to visit the renowned sites listed in the UNESCO world’s heritage list- the Pasupatinath Temple (the most revered Hindu shrine), Boudhanath (the Maha Stupa) and Kathmandu (Basantapur) Durbar Square. After this interesting and informative tour, we drive back to the hotel. You can now head for shopping the trekking goodies. Most of the items are available on rent. Your guide can be helpful in identifying the best rental outlet. Overnight at hotel in Kathmandu; breakfast included. Day 03: Fly from Kathmandu to Pokhara (830m/25min)/ Drive from Pokhara to Nayapul (1010m/2 hrs) & Trek from Nayapul to Tikhedhunga (1570m/4 hrs) We take a morning flight to Pokhara. Relishing the mindboggling panorama of the Himalayas and verdant stretches of fields underneath from the aircraft, we land at Pokhara in about 25 minutes. We then hop in to a private car and drive to Nayapul, which takes about 2 hrs. from here that our trek actually commences.The trail follows the main street of Birethanti, going through bamboo forests, past a large waterfall and swimming hole. Beyond a pasture used by pony caravans, the trail reaches Sudami where we halt for lunch. After lunch, we climb steadily up the side of the valley, passing by Hile until we arrive at Tikhedhunga. Overnight at teahouse in Tikhedhunga; breakfast, lunch and dinner included. Day 04: Trek from Tikhedhunga to Ghorepani (2750m/4 - 6 hours) We move ahead from Tikhedhunga crossing a stream on a suspension bridge near a camp site. The trail now ascends a steep stone staircase (which has about 3300 steps) to the large Magar village, "Ulleri" at 2080m. Above the village, the trail climbs gently through the pastures and cultivated fields. There is another campsite at about an hour’s walk above Ulleri. We cross two sparkling streams before making a short, final climb to Nangethanti, where we stop for lunch. In the winter the trail can be covered with snow. From Nangethanti, we climb all the way up to Ghorepani, which offers spectacular mountainous panorama of Dhaulagiri (8167m), Tukuche Nilgiri (6940m), Annapurna South, Annapurna I (8091m), Hiunchuli (6441m) and Tarke Kang (7193m). Overnight at teahouse in Ghorepani; breakfast, lunch and dinner included. Day 05: Trek from Ghorepani to Poon Hill (3210m/1 hr); trek back from Poon Hill to Ghorepani; Trek from Ghorepani to Tadapani(2710m/6 hrs) A pre-dawn ascent of about an hour to Poon Hill caters to a brilliant spectacle; an unobstructed view of sunrise over the high Himalayas. Capture the beauty of the fascinating milieu, sippping your favorite hot chocolate! After spending about 40 minutes there, we descend to Ghorepani for breakfast. Now the trek to Tadapani commences along the ridges and through pine and rhododendron forests until we arrive at Deurali. From here the descent continues towards Banthanti, and then finally to Tadapani. Overnight at teahouse in Tadapani; breakfast, lunch and dinner included. Day 06: Trek from Tadapani to Ghandruk (1940m/3 hrs) The trail to Ghandruk descends steeply through the forests. Since we arrive at the village at mid noon, we have a whole lot of time to explore this mazy settlement. Overnight at teahouse in Ghandruk; breakfast, lunch and dinner included. Day 07: Trek from Ghandruk to Tolka (1790m/3 hrs) After breakfast, we visit the Annapurna Conservation Office and a museum nearby. We then continue towards our onward destination, Tokla. The trails descends from Ghandruk, crossing the Modi River through a suspension bridge. We then climb up a stone staircase to Landruk, a Gurung village at 1620 meters and pass by some strange oval-shaped houses before ascending on a long stoney trail to Tolka. Overnight at teahouse in Tokla; breakfast, lunch and dinner included. Day 08: Trek from Tolka to Phedi (1320m/4 hrs) and drive from Phedi to Pokhara (830m/1 hr) We begin the day's trek with a steep ascent to the settlement of "Deurali" poised atop a hill at 2150m. It is to be noted that this is a different village from the one we passed on day 4, although they both have the same name. From here, we descend on a stone paved trail to the village of "Pothana" (1990m), before we eventually get to "Phedi" (1320m) before noon. We hop in to our private car and drive back to Pokhara. There is still a hefty amount of time available to exlpore the lake city. We can head on to visit the Fewa Lake, Rupa Lake, Barahi Temple and Gupteswor Cave and Davis Fall, which are some of the major tourist attractions in Pokhara. In the evening you can try the food in one of the catchy restaurants nearby. Overnight at hotel in Pokhara; breakfast included. Day 09: Flight from Pokhara to Kathmandu (1400m/25min) Flight from Pokhara to Kathmandu is outstandingly scenic. Generally, we take a morning flight, as weather could be capricious in the afternoon. Once you land at the domestic wing of the Kathmandu airport, you will be received by a representative from Marron Treks and then transferred to your hotel. You still have a whole chunk of the day remaining. So you can make the best use of time going in for a shopping souvenirs. Thamel is the tourists’ shopping stop. It’s your last night in Nepal, and we want it to be memorable. In the evening, Marron Treks will host a farewell dinner featuring a range of delicious Nepali cuisines and a cultural program. You’ve toiled hard during the trek, so we want you to enjoy even harder tonight. Overnight at a hotel in Kathmandu; breakfast and dinner included. Day 10: Final departure to your homeland!! A representative from Marron Treks will escort you to the airport for your final departure. Have a safe flight back home and we look forward to being your adventure companion in Nepal again. You can always extend your trip to try out some of our other adventurous packages like Bungy Jumping, Mountain Biking, Jungle Safari, White Water Rafting, Golfing & Paragliding. Please let us know about your desire for trip extension so that we can make the necessary arrangements.

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