Ghandruk Poon Hill Trek
A journey shaped by the landscapes, people and experiences of Nepal.
Offered by Tintin and Sherpa Adventure Trekking Pvt. Ltd.
NEPAL · TRAVEL EXPERIENCES
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The Ghandruk Poon Hill trek offers views of the Himalayas that are simply breathtaking. This is a quick, spectacular hike that will have you falling in love with the Himalayas. Together with mesmerizing mountain views, this trip also exposes you to a wealth of Ghandruk village culture. Many hikers choose the Ghandruk Poon Hill route every year because of the huge scenery, high slopes, and towering mountains. The maximum elevation is 3,210 meters, thus there is little chance of getting altitude sickness. It requires a reasonable degree of fitness to accomplish. As a result, this walk is doable by anyone of average physical fitness and is appropriate for all ages.
The memorable moments
• Explore famous Ghandruk Village inhabited by Gurung people• Experience Gurung culture and lifestyle in Ghandruk Village• Amazing Sunrise view from Poon Hill (3210 meters).• Enjoy panoramic views of Mt. Dhaulagiri, Mt. Annapurna, and Mt. Ganesh• Hiking through rhododendron forest, river, mountain terraces, & villages• Trekking in Annapurna Conservation Area• Explore naturally beautiful Pokhara, famous as the Lake city• Scenic drive from Kathmandu to Pokhara
Day-by-day itinerary
Day 1Arrival at Kathmandu — Upon arrival at Kathmandu International airport, we’ll pick you up at the airport by our private vehicle and transfer to the hotel. Overnight at a hotel in Kathmandu. We will take you to sightseeing Kathmandu if your arrival is early.
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Day 2Fly to Pokhara, Drive to Nayapul and Trek to Tikhedhunga (1,540m/1552.4ft) — Kathmandu - Pokhara - Nayapul - Tikhedhunga
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Day 3Trek from Tikhedhunga to Ghorepani (2,850m/9350.3ft) — Tikhedhunga - Ulleri - Ghorepani
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Day 4Hike to Poon Hill (3,210m/10531.5ft) and Trek to Tadapani (2,630m/8628.6ft) — Ghorepani - Poon hill - Tadapani
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Day 5Trek from Tadapani to Ghandruk (1,940m/6364.8ft) — Tadapani - Ghandruk
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Day 6Trek from Ghandruk to Nayapul and Drive to Pokhara — Ghandruk - Nayapul - Pokhara
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Day 7Departure from Pokhara and Kathmandu Sightseeing — Pokhara - Kathmandu
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Day 8Departure from Kathmandu — Our trip comes to an end today, and we will say our goodbyes with memories that will last a lifetime. We will take a private transfer to the airport for our onward journey. If your departure is in the evening, then we can take you to half day sightseeing in Kathmandu Valley.
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What's included in your experience
Included
- Hotel in Kathmandu
- Airport transfers
- Bus Transfer Kathmandu to Basi Sahar and Jeep to Chame
- English-speaking local expert guide, porters, and climbing guide.
- 3-time meals during the trekking in the tea house
- Accommodations during the trekking
- ACAP Permit, TIMS permit
- Flight ticket from Jomsom
- One-night hotel in Pokhara
- Tourist bus to Kathmandu
- Equipment clothing for Porter Local climbing Sherpa
- Welcome and farewell dinner
- Insurance for all staff/ porters, Rope, Ices Crow, Snow bar
Not included
- Personal climbing gears and clothing (available on hire)
- Anything not included in trip inclusion section
- Tips, any expenses of own nature, client's insurance
- Personal Insurance
Essential trip information
Fitness & eligibility
1
Meeting point
Kathmandu
What to bring
- ESSENTIAL GEARS
- Trekking Backpack 55-60 liters
- Two comfortable walking pants or Trousers
- Rain proof Layer or a Goretex layer to wear outside of down jacket or fleece
- Thermal wear/Base Layers two sets, Preferably Merino or smart wool
- 5 sports underpants and 6 pair socks
- A pair of Winter Gloves and light fleece gloves
- Gore Tex Hiking Shoes and one light pair trekking shoes (HOKA/ALTRA/LA SPORTIVA)
- Trekking Poles
- Cat 3 or 4 Sunglasses that protects from UV rays and Cap and Warm HAT (Topi)
- One Down Jacket
- One Fleece Jacket or Mid Layer
- Full sleeve dry fit t shirts 2
- 1 litre Nalgene water bottle (also to keep us warm at night)
- MEDICINES
- Sunscreen 1 tube + Lip Balm 1 small tube
- Diamox (Acetazolamide) 125 mg 24 tabs
- Advil/Tylenols/Nyquils
- Enough pack of Electrolytes
- Pepto Bismol or other Ant Diarrhoeal Medicine
- Vitamin C tablets and Vitamin B 12 enough for two weeks
- SNACKS
- A pack of Jolly Ranchers and Trail Mix
- Cliff Bars or Protein BAR
- Beef and Turkey Jerky, Salamis, Cheese Sticks etc
- HYGIENE PACKS
- Trekking Towel
- Travel size body wash and shampoo (hotel type)
- Toothbrush and Paste
- Small pack of refreshing face wipe (We will get toilet paper in Nepal)
- Deodrant Stick (not spray) small sick
- Small clothe wash tube to wash socks and underpants
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