Poon-Hill Trek

Poon-Hill Trek & Safari | (11 Nights/ 12 Days)

Poon-Hill trek allows you to take in some of the most awe-inspiring landscape vistas of the Himalayan Mountains, passing through spectacular forested areas. Altitudes of 3210m are reached, and anyone of a reasonable fitness level should be able to comfortably complete this trek. The journey begins with drive from beautiful lakeside city of Pokhara, from where you will be driven in a taxi to Nayapul (New Bridge). This is where the adventure really starts with up stream and left side follow after Birethanthi passing with local farm houses and terrace landscapes and some of the forested path.

The highlight of this trek is the visit to Poon Hill (3210m) from where you can enjoy a spectacular sunrise over the whole Himalayan range and the surrounding rice terraces (a photographer's paradise!).You will also be able to marvel at the gargantuan stature of the fish tail shaped Mt. Machhapuchre (6900m). Ascending along the trail to Ghorepani, several varieties of colorful orchids are on show along with clear views of the towering expanse of Mt. Dhaulagiri I (8167m) and encounter with local tribes also the featured of this trip.

This National Park offers dense habitat wildlife & natural beauties and can be explore the many wild animals as Royal Bengal Tiger, Leopard, one horned Rhinoceros, wild Elephant, marsh Crocodile, wild Boar, sloth bear, and several species of deer including spotted, barking, Samber and hog deer. Also can be find more than 350 species of birds with good flora. Besides wildlife can be found local tribes called Tharu people, who have own unique culture and traditions. Also some highlights of world heritage sites in Kathmandu valley.

Outline Itinerary

Day 01:

Arrival day in Kathmandu (1,300m/4,264 ft)

Day 02:

Kathmandu valley sightseeing & trek preparation

Day 03:

Drive from Kathmandu to Pokhara valley, 7-8 hrs drive

Day 04:

Drive to Nayapul and trek to Tikhedhunga, 3-4 hrs walk

Day 05:

Tikhedhunga to Ghorepani, 5-6 hrs walk

Day 06:

Poon hill hike and trek to Tadapani, 6-7 hrs walk

Day 07:

Tadapani to Ghandruk, 3-4 hrs walk

Day 08:

Ghandruk to Pokhara, 5 hrs walk & 1 hrs drive

Day 09:

Drive to Chitwan National park, 5-6 hrs driving

Day 10:

Full day Jungle activities

Day 11:

Chitwan to Kathmandu

Day 12:

Departure from Kathmandu

Detail day to day itinerary for Poon-Hill Trek & Safari

A day on Poon-Hill Trek & Safari

At 6 am your Sherpa will knock on your door with a chirpy good morning, followed shortly by a basin of hot water to wash in. Then it's time to order breakfast, pack up your kit and head off to trek for the next three hours through forests, hills, mountains and local villages. You'll stop for an hour at a particularly pleasant spot along the way for a well-earned hot lunch. Then you'll then walk another three hours or so, before you stop for the night. Then you can have tea or coffee and some light snacks, before exploring the area with trek leader or just relaxing until dinner is served in a warm dining hall. The evenings are spent reading or chatting with your fellow trekkers and crew about the trip so far(s). A pack of cards is an asset on these nights; the crew love teaching various Nepali card games and learning new Western games. Finally, it's off to bed for a well deserved night's rest before you start it all again.

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