| Poon Hill
Trek (3200m.) Trek
grading: Easy trek Poon Hill is located just 400m. above Ghorepani
and offer a brilliant 360 degree view of the Himalayan massifs including Dhulagiri
range and Annapurna range. The most incredible things is, from this hill you are
able to see more than 30 different white mountain peaks, including two eight thousand
mountain (Dhaulagiri; 8163m. Annapurna I; 8091m.). On clear days, even the Pokhara
valley can be seen. Short, easily accessible and a fairly accessible and a fairly
easy trek, the Ghorepani trail is a perfect starter for someone who isn't sure
of his walking capabilities, or only has a few days available and wishes to discover
a lot.
Angel Tours and Travel Nepal/ Angel Treks and Expedition Nepal is
a best agent to operate trekking in this area. We use to opetate more than 100
treks in a year in this area. Normal Itinerary: Day
1 Kathmandu to Pokhara (drive or fly) Overnight in Pokhara Hotel.
Day 2 Pokhara to Phedi (drive) Phedi to Pothana (1660m)
Day 3 Pothana to Landrung (1646m.) Day 4
Landrung to Chumrung (2079m.) Day 5 Chumrung to Tadapani
(2400m.) Day 6 Tadapani to Ghorepani (2855m.) Day
7 Ghorepani to Tirkhedhunga (1570m.) via Poon hill climb (3200m.)
Day 8 Tirkhedhunga to Birethanti (1160m.) Birethanti to Pokhara
(drive)/ Overnight in Pokhara Hotel. Day 9 Drive/fly back
to Kathmandu or visit Chitwan National Park or Make River rafting trip in Trisuli
river/Kaligandaki river or have a rest day in Pokhara.
The cost for this
trek starting from Kathmandu to ending on Kathmandu will cost US $ 350/- per person. Price
includes: All meals (Breakfast/lunch/dinner with tea\coffee), accommodation
in teahouses, a guide, ground transportation, entry permits.
Price excludes:
any bar bills (alcoholic drinks, mineral water, cold drinks), cigarettes,
clients personal insurance, any kind of unforeseen expenses etc. Note:
* The departure schedule can be change on any unavoidable circumstances such
as weather hazards, natural changes of walking track, road slides, and avalanches,
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS BY OUR CUSTOMERS
Can I do trek? Poon Hill Trek
is suitable for any walker looking for something a little more challenging and
energetic. It does not require that you have any previous trekking or mountaineering
experience. Although the terrain is not difficult, some vigorous hiking experience
is useful. And It does not require any technical experience; only that you be
in good physical conditioning and be able to hike for 4-6 hours over hilly terrain
with a light day pack. Do I need 9 days holiday
for Poon Hill Trek? It would be good, if can allow 11 days holiday
forPoon Hill trek. We do require 9 days for trekking and we need two more days
an extra for arrival in Nepal and departure from Nepal so altogether it requires
minimum 11 days time for Nepal. However, if you would not allow 10 days
time, we can design an itinerary according to your desire and duration of your
holiday. Please, let us know. When is the best
season? The best season for this trek is half of February to June
and September to early December. Half of February to First week of
June: From the half of February until the first part of June temperatures
are relatively warm, 10° to 15° warmer than in the fall. Mornings are bright and
clear with the air slowly becoming hazier as the day progresses. The rhododendron
forests in springtime are spectacular, with color displays that are "Himalayan"
in beauty. June is warm and green with many fewer people - the sense of solitude
is much greater than other seasons. September to half of December:
September to early December is an ideal time for the best mountain views.
The days are typically sunny and clear with moderate temperatures and the evenings
are usually quite cold. Should I join with
group? It is not necessary; you have to join with group and follow
our fixed departure date. Private trip is departure everyday upon your request.
As these routes in the hills provide special meeting place for the trekkers
from throughout the world, traveling in group is not necessary. Rather you can
move at your own pace and set your own schedule by not being in group. You can
freely alter the routes with in the limits imposed by your trekking permit and
your guide will reschedule your itinerary accordingly. But if you are
interested to join with group, please choose below mention departure dates as
per your requirement. We will try to arrange group for you.
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Can I extend my holiday? Poon
Hill trek can extend and there are many options and choices to extend your holiday
before or after your main trip. Following trips are suggested for your holiday
extensions. • 2 nights / 3 days Chitwan Jungle Safari • 2 fulll day
sightseeing tour in Bhaktapur, Patan Durbar Square and Kathmandu valley •
1night/2 days Trisuli or Bhote Kosi river rafting Can
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