Departure From:
Kathmandu
Meals:
Welcome dinner and Breakfast during a city tour
Accommodation:
3 star Hotel
Group size:
2 to 12
Max-Altitude:
3210 m
Destination:
Nepal
Fitness level:
Moderate
Arrival At:
Kathmandu
Departure From:
Kathmandu
Meals:
Welcome dinner and Breakfast during a city tour
Accommodation:
3 star Hotel
Trip Introduction
Poon Hill Trek is your great opportunity to expend moments in the heart of the elegant nature. This short trek provides you with the indispensable adrenaline rush in the short period of eight days. With a growing population of busy people, it is harder to manage longer tours or treks that exhaust you. Hence, Nepal Big Mountain came up with a short trek that confirms all your desires. Are you ready to get the full experience of trekking in Nepal? This is the correct destination for you as you trek through steep hills to analyze the beauty of blooming rhododendron and mesmerizing flowing streams.
Moreover, you have the good fortune of catching sight of the gorgeous mountains Dhaulagiri, Annapurna South, Hiunchuli, Annapurna I and many more. Gift your eyes the elegant view of the sunrise over the striking scenery of snow-capped mountains around you. What else? Fill yourself with the excitement of crossing a river. You can lighten yourself by spending time in the lakeside.
Furthermore, you have the chance to inhabit in the beautiful lush forests of oak to view the amazing wildlife of the area. The travellers are positioned to encounter the inhabitants of villages during the trip. This will advantage you to know about the amazing lifestyles of Gurung, Magar, and Thakali. You will also meet some Gurkhas who had served in the British Army during World War II. Feel the ecstasy of belongingness to the families that live in the areas you trek.
So, gear up for the best eight days of your holidays. Do check out our packages for Everest and Manaslu Regions trekking Nepal Big Mountain eagerly waits to provide you with the best experience with the maximum convenience such that your precious holidays are missed.
Included in the Cost
Experienced English/Chinese/Spanish/Hindi speaking tour guide Guide fees, government taxes and office service charges Welcome dinner – Nepali cultural cuisine with a cultural dance performance All entrance fees Sim Card Airport pickups, transfers to hotel and drops in a private vehicle All transportation charges as mentioned in the itinerary One bottle of mineral water daily during a city tour Trekkers’ Information Management System (TIMS) and National Park Entry Permits 1 Porter per 2 pax 1 trekking map per 2 pax 1 duffel bag per 2 pax Trekking certificate Stay at 3-star Hotel - in Kathmandu or similar class on twin sharing basis Bed & Breakfast in Kathmandu and Pokhara All transportation charges from kathmadu to pokhara and back to kathmandu in coach bus Stay at 3-star Hotel - in Pokhara or similar class on twin sharing basis Teahouse accommodation during the trek on twin sharing basis
Outline Itinerary Day 1: Arrive in Kathmandu (Altitude 1400 m)
Day 2: Drive to Pokhara (5-6 hrs ride)
Day 3: Drive to Nayapul and trek to Tirkhedunga (1570m)
Day 4: Trek Tirkhedunga to Ghorepani (2874m)
Day 5: Hike up Ghorepani to Poon Hill then to Tadapani (3210m)
Day 6: Trek to Ghandruk then to Nayapul and drive to Pokhara
Day 7: Return back to Kathmandu
Day 8: Departure
Accommodations
You stay at the 3-star hotel in all cities and teahouses throughout the tour. All accommodations are on a twin-sharing basis. After the tour, you can take a hot water bath in the hotel and recreate yourself for the amazing tour that awaits you the next day. Activities may include enjoying a drink in the bar with your new travel friends and exploring the unique service every hotel provides. You can feel the natural beauty of the place through the serene hotel in a quiet environment away from the city pollution. You can upgrade your room and hotel with a reasonable extra charge. However, it might be difficult to find a single room at higher elevations.
Meals
The meals also provide you with a slight pinch of cultural taste. It comprises of welcome dinner and breakfast. Firstly, welcome embraces the refreshments after you reach the arrival destination, Kathmandu. Secondly, you can enjoy the traditional Nepali cuisine that is a blend of rice, lentils, vegetables, and pickle. We respect and provide the choice of vegetarian or non-vegetarian food. Lastly, breakfast consists of organic tea or fresh plump of organic fruits. You are given a choice of a range of bakeries and cookies. Breakfasts are only provided in the city tours.
The trip excludes lunch and dinner so that you can explore the multiple choices of cuisines in Nepal without being bound by the travel agency. However, you can choose meals according to your preferences excluding the provision at your own expense.
Nepal Big Mountain also provides a provision of lunch and dinner for the minimum amount of extra USD 25 per person per day for city tours. In addition to it, during the trekking period, for the prerequisites of breakfast, lunch, and dinner, the minimum amount of extra USD 40 per person per day is provided such that you have the convenience of easy access to meals throughout the trek.
Physical Condition & Experience Requirements
Any interested aspirant can join the trip that is able to walk for 6 hours with a backpack. There is maximum convenience for the people who travel. Main pros of this trip are that it is suitable for any being who is an enthusiast on the tour for a meaningful journey. However, the traveller must specify any kinds of sickness, diseases, allergies or phobias before the trip because Nepal Big Mountain believes every traveller needs to be under the perfect care and guidance to enjoy the trip with the best convenience possible. Children above 5 years, youngsters, adults, or elders, anyone is welcomed with open arms. In spite of this, the children and elders are to be under the guidance of their guardian.
People with severe premedical conditions must consult their doctors and inform Nepal Big Mountain before the trip.
Best Time to Travel
This short trek welcomes its guests any time of the year, as the weather is well suited in all seasons. Along with it, the trip is a blend of adventure and culture in a short with great comfort. There is a rush of tourists during their vacations. It is suggested that you visit in the month of September-November as you can enjoy the spring weather with the biggest occasion of Nepal that lasts a month, Dashain and Tihar.
The choice of these months will give you a great chance to view the beauty of Himalayas at their best. There are blooming flowers in this season. The trail will be colourful and eye-catching giving you a different level of energy during these months.
Additional Information
Altogether, this is a trip of eight days nine nights. However, if you are interested in customized trips, contact us. You can get some concession for group booking. Please contact Nepal Big Mountain for the group rates via email to info@nbmtravel.com . You must specify any kinds of health condition that may have a negative effect on the traveller at an earlier stage before booking.
This trip will provide you with the opportunity to wander around the wonderful city – Pokhara. You will be able to view the world’s tenth highest peak, Annapurna during the trip.
Tips are also expected from the traveller if the tour guides show satisfactory performance.
Maggie –
This is so wonderful, everything perfect, we had a great time. Now that we had a taste of trekking, I understand why people come here to do it. It’s so beautiful.