Annapurna poonhill trekking said to be one of the best trek among short trek in Nepal. This week long lodge trekking in the Annapurna Foothills to the viewpoint on Poon Hill offers one of the best panoramic views of Massif Himalayas including accommodation in comfortable family run trekkers lodges along the way.Ghorepani Poon hill trekking offers one of spectacular mountain scenery through charming villages inhabited by the Gurungs people, renowned for their strength and as pillars of both the Indian and Briti armies. A fascinating museum of Traditional Nepalese Life awaits you in Ghandruk., dens rhododendron forests full of birds and deep sub-tropical valleys, all set below the Annapurnas with the picturesque fluted peak of Machapuchare (Fish Tail Peak) dominating the skyline. At the climax of this trekking you will climb Poon Hill at dawn to enjoy one of the most spectacular mountain escapes on Earth. Walking up slowly through rhododendron forests, the majestic Annapurna range reveals itself as you emerge from the forest into Ghorepani. A short trekking from Ghorepani will bring you to Poon Hill (3,210m), Giants, Dhaulagiri 8,167m and Annapurna 8,091m along with a maze of other peaks slowly begin to appear, like magic, before our eyes, a rewarding trekking that can be enjoyed by every lover of nature and beautiful landscapes.

Ghorepani Poon hill is Easy to moderate trekking altitude rang 900m to 3,210 m at an easy pace. Accommodations in comfortable lodges run by local families. Ghorepani Poon hill trekking starts & ends from Pokhara one of the most beautiful city in the world & second biggest City in Nepal.

With Mountain Hiking & Trekking, you can expect the very best service and specialist knowledge on your Ghorepani poon hill trekking. This trekking are led by experienced Local Sherpa guides, most of who have minimum 10 years experience.We provide you clean & comfortable room in best selected mountain Lodge for good night sleep in our ghorepani poon hill trekking. Hygienic & High quality meal, hot drinks will be provided in our Ghorepani poon hill trekking. For your assurance and safety we provide you medical kit bag for trekking as well as free emergency helicopter rescue service on time. All your trekking gears will carry by our strong porter. We highly recommend you to just carry your small day bag with Camera & necessary items during trekking day.
We have been organizing this trek for 20 years. So Our Ghorepani PoonHill Trekking itineraries are carefully designed to ensure you have adequate time to acclimatize comfortable thereby enjoying the trekking experience to the full.

Trekking Equipment  

The following is a list of clothing and accessories that we recommend for treks and climbs in Nepal. This is not intended to be a comprehensive clothing and equipment list, rather it is intended to act as a reminder of those items that we feel are essential for your comfort and convenience. However, we recognize that you may have your own personal preferences for clothing which may be equally as suitable.

For Head
 

1. Sun hat or scarf
2. Light balaclava or warm fleece hat
3. Sunglasses with UV protection
4. Upper Body
5. T-shirts (2)
6. Light and expedition weight thermal tops
7. Fleece jacket or pullover
8. Fleece Wind-Stopper jacket (optional)
9. Waterproof (preferably breathable fabric) shell jacket
10. Down vest and/or jacket (optional)

For Hands

1. Lightweight gloves
2. Heavyweight gloves or mittens with a waterproof shell outer
3. Lower Body
4. Underwear (4)
5. Hiking shorts (2)
6. Lightweight cotton long pants
7. Light and expedition weight thermal bottoms
8. Fleece or wool pants
9. Waterproof (preferably breathable fabric) shell pants

For Feet

1. Thin, lightweight inner socks (4)
2. Thick, warm wool hiking socks (4)
3. Hiking boots with spare laces
4. Camp shoes (sneakers and/or sandals)
5. Gaiters (Optional)
6. Accessories
7. Sleeping bag rated -10C. to -20C (Depending on trekking region)
8. Headlamp (e.g. Petzl Zoom) with spare bulbs and batteries
9. Small pad or combination lock-to-lock trek bag
10. Basic First Aid Kit (see Health and Medicinal)
11. Large plastic bags – for keeping items dry inside trek bags
12. Daypack (approximately 2500 to 3000 cubic inches)
13. Thermarest sleeping pad (Only Camping Trek)
14. Water bottles (2)
15. Toiletries
16. Small wash towel
17. Optional items
18. Binoculars
19. Books (Highly Recommended)
20. Compass
21. Playing cards/backgammon/chess set
22. Swiss Knife

Recommended Mountaineering Kit

In addition to the items mentioned above for trekking, the following is a list of the additional specialized items which are required for the trekking peaks.
Plastic or leather mountaineering boots, with gaiters and crampons that have been tested for a good fit.
Fleece trousers or silhouette
Additional mits and gloves suitable for climbing
Ice axe, and ski poles (note – ice axes can be rented in Kathmandu)
Climbing helmet
Alpine climbing harness.
2 x tape slings
2 x screw gate karabiners
Descender/abseil device
Ascender

For more information please contact us info@himalayaguide.com

Travel Insurance is mandatory for all customers who looking to travel in Nepal with the Mountain Hiking & Trekking .The Travel Insurance must cover both the evacuation and medical cost
 There are many insurance companies that offer travel insurance services over the internet. You can choose from a wide variety of insurance companies as per your convenience. Especially when it comes to trekking in Nepal, there is always a narrow chance of minor health issues, injuries and most importantly – altitude sickness.
 
It is essential that you prefer an insurance rule that covers the cost of the helicopter rescue from the mountains in case of main accidents and delicate mountain sickness (AMS). through such great cases of an emergency evacuation, a helicopter service is the only way out of the mountains. This includes a rescue team for both – ground evacuation and rescue. Which is why we need your travel insurances to cover the cost of helicopter services and evacuation from the Himalayas

It is forever recovered to be safe than apologetic.

Before you plan your trip with Mountain Hiking & Trekking do make sure that your travel insurance covers all the costs mentioned above from a reliable company.
 
Suggested Travel Insurance Companies:

 https://www.travelguard.com
https://www.worldnomads.com
https://www.mondial-assistance.ca
https://www.travelassistnetwork.com/
https://www.travelex-insurance.com/
https://www.travelite.com/
https://www.tugo.com
https://www.hccmis.com/atlas-travel-insurance

Travel Insurance is mandatory for all customers who looking to travel in Nepal with the Mountain Hiking & Trekking .The Travel Insurance must cover both the evacuation and medical cost
 There are many insurance companies that offer travel insurance services over the internet. You can choose from a wide variety of insurance companies as per your convenience. Especially when it comes to trekking in Nepal, there is always a narrow chance of minor health issues, injuries and most importantly – altitude sickness.
 
It is essential that you prefer an insurance rule that covers the cost of the helicopter rescue from the mountains in case of main accidents and delicate mountain sickness (AMS). through such great cases of an emergency evacuation, a helicopter service is the only way out of the mountains. This includes a rescue team for both – ground evacuation and rescue. Which is why we need your travel insurances to cover the cost of helicopter services and evacuation from the Himalayas

It is forever recovered to be safe than apologetic.

Before you plan your trip with Mountain Hiking & Trekking do make sure that your travel insurance covers all the costs mentioned above from a reliable company.
 
Suggested Travel Insurance Companies:

 https://www.travelguard.com
https://www.worldnomads.com
https://www.mondial-assistance.ca
https://www.travelassistnetwork.com/
https://www.travelex-insurance.com/
https://www.travelite.com/
https://www.tugo.com
https://www.hccmis.com/atlas-travel-insurance

Trip’s Quick Facts

Distance: 40km/25mi

Time: 3 to 4 days

Permits: TIMS card and Annapurna Sanctuary permit required.

Guide: Compulsory to have a licensed guide.

Starting Point: Nayapul, 2 hours by bus from Pokhara.

Finishing Point: Ghandruk.

Highest Point : Poon Hill peak (3131 m)

Foods: Nepali, Chinese, and Western food