This short tea-house trek takes us up steep trails through traditional villages and into the Annapurna Conservation Area. Poon Hill is the view point for two of the largest mountains in the world - Annapurna (8,091 m) and Dhaulagiri (8,167 m). This is big terrain and this short trek takes us in close to the big mountains.
Trip Description:
Often referred to as the Gateway to the Annapurnas, Poon Hill is the last mountain before the mighty Annapurna massif rears skyward. A regular trading and trekking route into the Kali Gandaki valley, the deepest valley in the world, the paths are bustling with the old and the new.
Clanging bells announce the brightly colored mule and yak caravans that regularly use the well-trodden paths on their way to and from Tibet. We climb with them through oak and rhododendron forest and across sparkling streams to Ghorepani Pass (2,834 m). On day three, in the pre-dawn, we climb to Poon Hill (3,190 m) to witness a classic Himalayan moment. As the sun rises in the eastern sky, the mighty peaks begin their dawn parade, changing colors every minute as the stunning vistas open up.
Descending through giant primary rhododendron forest, troops of monkeys and exotic birds set a vivid and colorful scene. We arrive in Ghandruk (1,940 m), one of the largest Gurung villages in the Kingdom with its traditional buildings and picture-perfect setting below Machapuchare (6,993 m). We descend to the road head for the journey back to Pokhara after 5 magical days.
Tour Itinerary:
Day 1: Drive from Kathmandu to Pokhara, and check into hotel. At leisure p.m.
Day 2: Bus to road head, walk to Tikedhunga (1,540 m) - 4 hours walk
Day 3: Climb to Ghorepani - 4 hours walk
Day 4: Morning ascent of Poon Hill; in the afternoon descend to Ghandruk - 7 hours walk
Day 5: 4 hours walk to road head, and catch minibus to Pokhara
Accommodation:
Tea-house - 3 nights
Pokhara Hotel - 2 nights
Duration: 5 Days / 4 Nights
Accommodation: Hotel / Tea-house
Transport: Minibus
Activities: Trekking
Group Sizes: Min 1
Dates: Treks depart weekly from October to April
Grading: Moderate
Max altitude - 3,190 m
Notes:
Airfare is not included in the tour price.
Cost Includes:
- All internal transfers minibus
- Accommodation
- Sirdar/guide
- Medical kit
- Porters and local staff
- All food and refreshments on trek
- B&B in Pokhara hotel
Cost Excludes:
- Flights to/from Nepal
- Entry visa
- Airport and departure taxes
- Alcoholic & aerated beverages
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