Ghorepani Poonhill Trekking

Day 01 - Welcome to Nepal:  On your arrival at the Tribhuwan International Airport, our representatives will receive you and take you to a in Kathmandu. After a brief introduction with your companions for  the rest of the trip, you can have some rest and prepare for the great trip ahead. You will be spending the night at the Hotel.

Day 02 - Off to the City of Lakes:  After breakfast, you will be driving to Pokhara (910m) on a  tourist bus. It will take a total of  6 hours to reach the majestic city of Pokhara. You will enjoy the drive observing the roadside settlements, highway and landscape around. Your accommodation will be arranged at a hotel there.

Day 03 - Trekking Begins:  Our trekking begins this day after we reach Nayapul (1070m) on our vehicle. You will have an easy walk to Tikhe dhunga (1495m) which will take you around 5 hours. You will see the village settlements, shops and small market places on the way. This will be a different but enjoyable observation.  You will be resting at a guesthouse there.

Day 04 -  Near to the Mountains: This day, you will ascend to a significant altitude after a 5.5-hour trekking. The final destination of the day will be Ghorepani (2850m). You are likely to meet many other trekking enthusiasts at this place because no one in this trekking area would miss this wonderful place. You will rest at a guesthouse there.

Day 05 - Elegant Sunrise from Beautiful Poonhill: You will have to wake early this day because we will be taking you for a hike to PoonHill- a hill that offers you a magnificent sunrise and panoramic view of entire Annapurna massif.  This will be a great experience to see the mountains turn pale and shine with the rising sun. Heading forward on a 8-hour trekking, we reach Tatopani (1190m). This is a holy destination for Hindu and Buddhist pilgrims. Overnight stay arrangements will be at a guesthouse there.

Day 06 - Hello Ghandruk: We climb down to reach Ghandruk, a traditional Gurung village at an altitude of 1940 meters. Ghandruk welcomes a significant number of internal and external tourists each day due to an easy access to mountain views  and Gurung community. After the trekking of  5 hours, you will be resting at a guesthouse at Ghandruk.

Day 07 - Final day for trekking: From Ghandruk, we climb down further to reach Nayapul (1070m) from where we had started our actual trekking. From Nayapul, we drive back to Pokhara (910m). The total trip will take us around 5 hours time. We will finally be resting at a hotel in Pokhara.

Day 08 - Back to the Capital city: On this day, we will have a 6-hour travel on a comfortable tourist bus to Kathmandu. You will be resting and observing the places on the way. You will be taken to a hotel in Kathmandu.

Day 09 - See you again: This is the final day we will be seeing each other this time. With the hope to see again make it possible for yet another great journey together, a representative will transfer you to the international airport  at Kathmandu.

- All Airport, Hotel, pickup and drop service charges and all land transportation expenses by  private vehicles.
- 2 nights accommodation expenses at 3 star hotel in Kathmandu on Bed and Breakfast plan.
- 2 nights accommodation expenses at a 3 star hotel in Pokhara on Bed and Breakfast plan.
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner and all accommodation expenses during the trekking.
- All expenses of a highly experienced, well trained and licensed holder trekking guide assigned for your service.
- Required number of porters (1 porter for 2 customers) and their  accommodation, salary, insurances and equipment expenses.
- All permit charges, entrance fees and government taxes.
- Duffle bag, Sleeping bag, Down Jacket and Walking Pole (if needed).
- First Aid kit.

- Meals in Kathmandu except breakfast.
- All travel insurances.
- International flight tickets to or from Kathmandu.
- Nepal entry visa fee, which can easily be issued upon your arrival at Tribhuwan international airport at Kathmandu.
- Your personal first aid kit, equipment and items of personal use.
- Drink expenses (Water/Coke/alcoholic beverages and hot drinks)
- All expenses other than those mentioned in “Cost Includes” section.
- Tips for field staff (Tipping is not mandatory but it is expected).

Q. When do I visit Nepal?
Ans - Nepal is governed by the Southerly Monsoon weather system which brings heavy precipitation between the months of June and September, i.e. it rains a lot. Spring (March-May) and Autumn (September-November) are the best time to visit Nepal.

Q. Can I do a trekking in Nepal?
Ans - Previous trekking and mountaineering experience is not necessary to do a trekking in Nepal. If you are reasonably fit and enjoy walking, you can do any trek in Nepal. Normally the shorter treks tend to be easier whilst the longer ones often require a better standard of fitness.

Q. Where do I stay and sleep during the trekking?
Ans - You stay either in a guesthouse or a tent during the trekking. The most popular trekking areas like Annapurna, Everest and Langtang provide best sleeping accommodation. If you go to the restricted areas like Dolpo, Upper Mustang, Manaslu etc., you stay and sleep in a tent during the trekking.

Q. Are the foods and water safe to eat and drink during the trekking?
Ans - Yes, the foods are eatable and water is safe to drink during the trekking. All meals are prepared to high standards, fruits and vegetables are soaked in iodine before preparation. Most lodges serve boiled and filtered water, which is generally safe to drink, we suggest to put a drop of iodine to be totally sure.

Q. What is Altitude Sickness?
Ans - Altitude Sickness is also known as Acute Mountain Sickness (A.M.S.). It may occur when people ascend too quickly. The symptoms of AMS may be seen in our body after crossing 2800m. Headache, shortness of breath and possibly light-headedness are fairly common. Acute mountain sickness is very different and normally involves a severe headache, sickness and loss of awareness. Descending to a lower altitude will generally be enough to prevent any further problems. HAPE (High Altitude Pulmonary Edema) and HACE (High Altitude Cardio Edema) are the major symptoms of altitude sickness.

1. Clothing:
    - Down or fiber filled waterproof jacket and trouser
    - Fleece jacket or pullover
    - Warm cotton trousers
    - Shirts and T-shirts
    - Lightweight cotton long pants
    - Long underwear
    - Short underwear
    - Sun hat, woolen hat
    - Sunglass
    - Sun cream
    - Glove
    - Rain coat

2. Footwear:
    - Trekking boot
    - Thick socks
    - Light socks
    - Camp shoe
    - Sandal

3. Other Equipment:
    - Sleeping Bag (4 seasons)
    - Down Jacket
    - Daypack
    - Water bottle
    - Flash light

4. Optional:
    - Insect repellent
    - Toilet articles
    - Note book and pen
    - Pocket khife
    - Towel
    - Binocular
    - Camara
    - Film
    - Cards
    - Personal medical kit

Cannot love trekking more! The beautiful Nepal natural scenery ranks the top amongst the 35 countries that I visited so far. And the 4-days trek along the Annapurna Ghorepani-Poonhill Circuit that I took in Feb 2010 was even like a year's travel which drove me across the 4 seasons nature views all at a glance, including the green farms, brown forests, white mountain top, and colourful villages. RAM was my guide during the trek. However, his expertise, caring and friendly attitude made us very good friends up till now. He's always by our sides whenever we wanted a chat, had questions, started to feel tired, needed helps, etc. What's more, his quality services, including the voluntary luggage carrying when we were exhausted and delightful singing from time to time in the mountain areas, did give all of us a perfect retrieval of life with lots of enjoyment. Don't wait, u can feel what I felt easily by simply dropping RAM a message and u will soon know what I meant.
Siu Ling Chan
HongKong

My Nepal trekking is amazing! It is a great trekking experience for 4 of us to experiencing the culture of Nepal and its inherent fascinating scenery. Ram, our professional tour guide, and the porters are very considerate and take care of our needs during the trekking. I have fully sensed that Nepal is a Never End Peace And Love country from Ram a lot. Good adventures trekking !
Daven Bow & Michelle Choy
Hongkong

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