The Poon Hill trek is one of the most famous and popular treks in Nepal. This trek is suitable for people of all ages and ideal for beginners or those who want to experience the beauty of the Himalayas in a short period of time. During the trek, you will experience some of the finest scenery the Annapurna region has to offer - beautiful Rhodedendron forests, traditional Gurung and Magar villages, stunning valleys and spectacular views of the Annapurna and Dhaulagiri ranges. The highlight of the trek is experiencing the beautiful sunrise over the Himalayas at Poon Hill- one of the best view points of the mountains in the region.

Day by Day Itinerary:

Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu (1,300m/4,264ft) 

Day 02: Drive to Pokhara (823m/2,700ft) 

Day 03: Drive to Nayapul and trek to Ulleri (2050m/6725 ft)

Day 04: Ulleri to Ghorepani (2,750m/9,020 ft): 4 - 5 hours trek 

Day 05: Ghorepani to Tadapani (2,700m/8,860ft) with a visit to Poon Hill: 6 - 7 hours 

Day 06: Tadapani to Ghandruk (1940m/6360 ft): 3 - 4 hours 

Day 07: Ghandruk to Pokhara: 4 hours trek and 1 hour drive 

Day 08: Drive back to Kathmandu 

Day 09: Final Departure

What's Included:

• All airport and hotel transfers and all other ground transportations
• Hotel room in Kathmandu 
• Hotel in Pokhara
• Guide
• All government and local taxes
• A comprehensive medical kit 
• All necessary paperwork and permits (National park permit, TIMS )
• Trekking Map
• Staff costs including their salary, insurance, equipment, domestic airfare, food and accommodation

What's Not Included:

• Excess baggage charges
• Porter fees
• International airfare to and from Kathmandu
• Lunch and evening meals in Kathmandu (and also in the case of earlier return from the mountain than the scheduled itinerary)
• Travel and rescue insurance
• Personal expenses (phone calls, laundry, bar bills, battery recharge, bottled or boiled water, big thermos of tea/hot water, shower etc)

List of clothing

• 2 quick drying long sleeved base layer shirts
• 3 short sleeve trekking shirts
• 2 pairs of thermal pants (base layer)
• 2 pairs of liner socks 
• 3 pairs of woollen trekking socks 
• 2 pairs of trekking pants with zip off bottoms
• 2 fleece sweaters – one lightweight, one heavier.

Outer Layers

• 1 wind/rain proof overlayer– jacket and pants
• 1 down jacket 
• 1 warm winter hat/ beanie
• 1 headband/buff
• 1 pair of gloves
• 1 pair of trekking boots
• 1 pair of sandals/sneakers
• 1 pair of down booties (great for keeping feet warm in room and while sleeping and for in the lodge)

Others:

• 1 head lamp
• 1 camelback (water pack)
• 1 pairs of trekking poles
• Water purification tablets/Steripen/Drops
• 1 pair of sunglasses 
• 1 sleeping bag