Fixed Departure Trek 2011/12
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Poonhill Trek Fixed Departure Trek

27 March 2011


This is an excellent short trek on the foothill of the Annapurna. It offers one of the most spectacular views of Annapurna Massif, Dhaulagiri and a close look at Gurung and Magar people, who comprised and contributed to the famous Gorkha army. A side trip to Poon Hill (3,193m.) is the highest of this area.

Itinerary in Details in 2011:

March 27: Arrive in Katmandu:

Upon arrival meet with representative with Nepal Social Treks and drive to Hotel, afternoon walking down to durbar square a ancient evening brifing about the tours/treks. O/n at Hotel,

March 28: Pokhara–Nayapul–Tikhedhunga (1,490m.)
early morning fly to pokhara, drive From Pokhara to Nayapul, it takes about 1 ½ hour by driving. The road is reasonably good. At the place of Nayapul, within short walk, one can cross suspension bridge. After that, follows up bank of Modi River to Birethanti. From there mountain trail leads through bamboo forest and passes a large waterfall-summing hole. The trail stays on the north bank of Bhurundi River to Bajagara. Beyond a pasture used by Pony caravans, the trail reaches sudami then climbs steadily up through the valley reaching Tikhedhunga (1495m). Walking time takes about 5 hours. O/n at Tikhedhunga.

March 29: Tikhedhunga - Ghorepani (2,850m.)
From the place of tikedhunga, after a short walk the trail crosses a steam on suspension bridge and leads the gradually up hill on a stone staircase. It leads continuously steep to the large village of Ulleri at 2,070m. From there one can see first eye catching mountain views of Annapurna south (7,219m), Himchuli (6,440m) and Fishtail (6,996m). After that, the trail leads through deep magnificent oak and Rhododendron forest up to Ghorepani (2,850m). Walking time takes about 6/7 hours. O/n at Ghorepani.

March 30: Ghorepani-Tadapani(2,590m.) -Ghandruk (1,940m.)
At the place of Ghorepani to Poonhill (3,193m), trail leads climbing very steeply on a stone staircase. Walking time takes about 1½ hour to the top. From the Poonhill, one can see view of Sunrise and breath taking mountains views such as Dhaulagiri, Nilgiri, Annapurna I, and Annapurna south, Himchuli, Annapurna III, Fishtail, Annapurna IV, and Annapurna II and so on. After Poonhill, ascends to Ghorepani from there to Tadapani (2590m). Mountain trail leads several times ascending and descending. It passes several villages through oak and Rhododendron forest. Trail leads to Ghandrung from Tadapani all the way of descends and flat through the oak and Rhododendron Forest. Walking time takes about7 hours O/n at Ghandrung,

March 31: Ghandrung – Nayapul (1050m.)– Pokhara
At the place of Ghandrug trail leads to Nayapul, the route almost descending and flat through the bank of Modi River and passes several villages such as Kimle, and Birethani and comes Nayapul. Walking times takes about 5 hours, after Nayapul drives back to Pokhara. O/n at Pokhara,

Apr 01: After Breakfast drive to airport to catch flight to Kathmandu, afternoon sightseeing Patan and Bhaktapur durbar square, evening join in farewell dinner with the team. O/n at Hotel.

Our Most Competitive price for Ghorepani Poonhill Treks US$ 580.00 per person,

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Meals during Ghorepani Poonhill Trek

All Meals on full board basis will be provided during the spent on trek. Three meals(Nepali,Sherpa, Tibetan,Continental, Italian and Indian cusion) a day will be provided from the teahouse/lodge menus. Each day dinner and breakfast are used to take in the same lodge you spend the night. Lunch will be taken on the way to destination. Reception, farewell dinner and breakfast will be provided during your stay in Kathmandu.

Travel Insurance

Make sure to have both medical and evacuation insurance before coming to Nepal for Trekking. Insurance for Our guides and supporters which company will arrange

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