A short brief of Ghorepani Poon Hill Trek
10 days Ghorepani Poon Hill Trek including Kathmandu Tour offers an unforgettable holidays experience. It is a great trip to enjoy majestic Mountain View of Annapurna, Dhaulagiri and Machhapuchhare with the Sunrise view. The trip is for soft adventure seekers who are looking for an easy going, fun filled trekking and tour in Nepal.
About Ghorepani Poon Hill Trek
Ghorepani Poon Hill Trek is pretty much close to Pokhara, the beautiful nature city of Nepal. It is a very famous trek to see beautiful panorama views of Dhaulagiri, Annapurna, Nilgiri, Fishtail and other snow capped mountains. A short, yet nice trek in the foothills of Annapurna is also a great view point to see the morning sunrise view over the Annapurna Himalayas.
A trip for family and beginners
Kathmandu Poon Hill Trek is suitable for families with children to seniors, solo and small group trekkers. We also call it a trip for beginners who are doing the first time trekking in Nepal. The trek is full of natural and cultural beauty. You will walk through delightful villages, forests and terraces land.
Poon Hill Trek Route
Kathmandu Ghorepani Tour is the best holidays in Nepal. Firstly, you explore important heritage and historical sites of Kathmandu such as Pashupati, Boudha and Monkey temple. You then drive to Pokhara for a short Poon Hill trek follows ancient trails that connect local people and ancient trading route.
Ghorepani Poon Hill Package Cost
We offer basic to luxury package to Ghorepani Poon Hill Trek. The price ranges from USD 350 to USD 950.
Poon Hill Trek Guide
10-day guide trek to Poon Hill is much easier and enjoyable. The trail is well marked. Guides aren’t expensive in Nepal that costs US$ 30 a day. They provide you company and their expertise will help you in the mountain trekking. Moreover, if something happen on the trail, you will have guide to help you.
Accommodation and food on Poon Hill Trek
Most of the guest houses, hotels and tea houses are very basic and provide minimum comfort. The bathrooms are communal with no toilet paper. Hot water is limited. Restaurants in the teahouses serve mostly vegetarian meals. The most popular dish is Dal Bhat (steamed rice and lentil soup that is generally served with vegetables), but you can also find dishes with chicken.
Permits for Ghorepani Poon Hill Trek
All trekkers must acquire ACAP and TIMS, the Trekkers’ Information Management Systems (TIMS) Card. The TIMS Card is mandatory to ensure the safety and security of trekkers in the general trekking areas. In addition to the TIMS Card, you also need a to get a ACAP permit to do the Ghorepani Poon Hill trek. A copy of your passport and two passport-size photographs are required to obtain a TIMS Card and ACAP permit.
Private and Group Trek
A small group and private trek is possible. The bigger group size, the price come cheaper. The group form of 12 or more trekkers. Each group will lead by a guide and porters. One porter for two trekkers. Hence, a porter will not carry more than 20 kg.
Communication on Poon Hill Trek
A nice network signal are available on the trek. The WiFi are available at lodges/tea houses paying an extra cost. The speed of the internet might not be strong enough. If you wish, you can buy a local sim card in Kathmandu
Ghorepani Poon Hill Trek-Difficulty
Poonhill is an easy grade trek. You need to walk generally 4 to 5 hrs a day with regular breaks. The trail ascend and descend fairly. So you need to have an average physical fitness level and strong determination. Some days may require longer waking hours. Participants with pre-existing medical conditions such as heart, lung, and blood disease should inform us before booking the trek.
Poon Hill Trek-Last Minute Booking
For those unable to book a trip in advance, We do accept the last-minute booking. The 100 percent payment of the trip should be made before the trip departure. We can not be responsible for delays due to circumstances beyond our control such as bad weather or the unavailability of lodging.
Tipping for Poon Hill Trek
On restaurants and cafes, it is nice to tip 10% of the bill. Tipping to driver, porter and guide is also normal. Tips for guide and porter, it depends on your satisfaction. We kindly advise to tip guide and porter, the 10 to 20 percent of the total trip cost you pay.
Carry Nepali Rupees in the trekking Poon Hill
We suggest to carry with you USD 150 to USD 200 equivalent Nepali rupees cash with you. The will be good enough to pay hot showers, charging batteries and drinks. It will not cover tipping your guide and porter.
Money Exchange
ATM machines in Kathmandu and Pokhara provide Nepali currency. The ATMs accept Visa and Mastercard. Money changer will change US dollars, Pounds, Australian Dollars, Singaporean Dollars, Malaysian Ringgit, and Euros into Nepali rupees. They do not accept cards.
Important Notes
- No extra charge for a solo traveler.
- It is highly unusual to get a single room on the trek. Expect to share with someone of the same sex.
- Meals on the trek are included in the price, but does not include hot or cold drinks, alcohol, snacks, or extra food.
- Drones are not permitted unless you have a special permit to fly them. It is tricky to obtain permission, so leave it at home unless you need a drone.
- Please arrange trekking insurance before leaving your home country. We do not provide insurance for our clients.
Equipment for Ghorepani Poon Hill Hike
It requires good quality and appropriate equipment. Especially, a good pair of hiking boots and breathable hard-shell rain jacket. We highly recommend below packing list to hike the 6-day Ghorepani Poon Hill Trek.
Technical Clothing
- Waterproof Jacket, breathable with hood
- Insulated Jacket, synthetic or down
- Soft Jacket, fleece or soft-shelled
- Long Sleeve Shirts, light-weight, moisture-wicking fabric
- Short Sleeve Shirts, light-weight, moisture-wicking fabric
- Waterproof Pants, breathable (side-zipper recommended)
- Hiking Trousers
- Fleece Pants
- Shorts (optional)
- Long Underwear (moisture-wicking fabric recommended)
- 3 Underwear, briefs (moisture-wicking fabric recommended)
- Sport Bra (women)
Headwear
- Brimmed Hat, for sun protection
- Knit Hat, for warmth
- Balaclava, for face coverage (optional)
- Bandana (optional)
Headwear
- Gloves, warm (waterproof recommended)
- Glove Liners, thin, synthetic, worn under gloves for added (optional)
Footwear
- Hiking Boots, warm, waterproof, broken-in, with spare laces
- Trainers or Crocs, to wear at camp (optional)
- 3 Socks, thick, wool or synthetic
- 3 Sock Liners, tight, thin, synthetic, worn under socks to prevent blisters (optional)
- Gaiters, waterproof (optional)
Accessories
- Sunglasses or Goggles Backpack Cover, waterproof (optional)
- Poncho, during rainy season (optional)Water Bottle (Nalgene, 32 oz. recommended
- Water Bladder, Camelback type (recommended)
- Towel, lightweight, quick-dry (optional)
- Stuff Sacks or Plastic Bags, various sizes, to keep gear dry and separate
Equipment
- Sleeping Bag, warm, four seasons
- Sleeping Bag Liner, for added warmth (optional)
- Trekking Poles (recommended)
- Head lamp, with extra batteries
- Duffel bag, (waterproof recommended) for porters to carry your equipment.
- Daypack, for you to carry your personal gear
Other
- Toiletries (Option)
- Prescriptions
- Sunscreen
- Lip Balm
- Insect Repellent, containing DEET
First Aid Kit
- Hand Sanitizer
- Toilet Paper (To be provided)
- Wet Wipes (recommended)
- Snacks, light-weight, high calorie, high energy (optional)
- Pencil and Notebook, miniature, for trip log (optional)
- Camera, with extra batteries (optional)
