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, public strikes

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SOME 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.