Beginners Trek To Ghorepani Poon Hill-Autumn2023

One of the most popular short treks in Nepal, this trek gives you access to one of Nepal’s classic viewpoints in Poon Hill, before passing through the heritage village of Ghandruk. Ghorepani Poon Hill trekking presents you magnificent sight of vast mountain ranges of Annapurna. The Ghorepani Poon Hill trek is a 3 day hike in the Annapurna mountain range in Nepal. It takes a moderate level of fitness to complete, and the max elevation is 3,210 meters (so there’s no real risk of altitude sickness). For those people who are beginners and wanted to experience the mountain ranges of Himalaya this trek is more suitable for you. As now the roads as much better and easily accessible via transport so you need much shorter days to trek to reach the picturesque of Annapurna range.

*Get an exclusive SGTREK Duffle bag when you signup for this trek.

PAYMENT DEPOSIT: 

  • Book now and save $80/Pax discount on Solo Signup (*Offer valid only till 31March2023).
  • Book in Groups of 4Pax get a special discount of $100/Pax on booking – (*Offer valid only till 31March2023).
  • Deposit payment of $500/Pax to be made for booking confirmation. (*refundable until 31May2023 incase if you are unable to go)
  • Final Balance Payment by 4months before to the event date.

VACCINATION AND COVID19 REGULATIONS

  • All participants need to be vaccinated to join this event.
  • Pre and Post covid19 test need to be paid by clients in Singapore and Nepal if needed.
  • Get Covid19 Travel Insurance coverage to protect yourself / Travel Insurance also needed which covers mountaineering up to 6000m. 

STAFF CONTACT NO:

Do contact VIJAY +6592700908(WHATSAPP) or Email : contact@sgtrek.com
We also can customize this trek based on your dates.

TRIP DURATION: 7Days 6Nights

 START DATES:

  • 02 Sep – 08 Sep 2023
  • 16 Sep – 22 Sep 2023
  • 30 Sep – 06 Oct 2023
  • 14 Oct – 20 Oct 2023
  • 04 Nov – 10 Nov 2023
  • 18 Nov – 18 Nov 2023
  • 02 Dec – 08 Dec 2023
  • 16 Dec – 22 Dec 2023

TRIP COST:
2Pax-5Pax: SGD1080/Pax
6Pax-15Pax: SGD975/Pax

*Single supplement prices applicable. You can check with us for more details on the cost while booking if you are solo traveller.

Event Grading: Moderate

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*For those who wish to engage personal porters’ Additional porter cost. Do make the porter reservation while booking for the event.

Itinerary Highlights:

Arrive to Kathmandu as per the itinerary and update us of your arrival flight details to Kathmandu Airport.

Itinerary Highlights:

  • Day 01: Arrive at Kathmandu (1320m/4330ft)
  • Day 02: Drive to Pokhara (820m/2690ft) – B
  • Day 03: Drive + Trek to Ghorepani (2860m/9381ft) – B,L,D
  • Day 04: Trek to Ghandruk (2630m/8627ft) – B,L,D
  • Day 05: Trek + Drive to Pokhara (820m/2690ft) – B,L,D
  • Day 06: Arrive at Kathmandu (1320m/4330ft) – B
  • Day 07: Farewell from Nepal as you fly back home – B

Note of above Itinerary:

  • B = Breakfast
  • L = Lunch
  • D = Dinner
  • Flight options available at additional costing.

Whats Included/Excluded

Cost Includes

  • All the Ground Transportation from airport pick up to airport drop.
  • 2 Nights Hotel in Kathmandu on twin sharing basis
  • 2 Nights hotel in Pokhara on twin sharing basis
  • All Meals during trekking days 3 days (Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner) as indicated by the itinerary.
  • All Accommodation from day 1 to day 7 on twin sharing basis
  • All trekking and climbing related permit & fees, (Entry Permit ACAP and TIMS Card).
  • 1 Professional Trekking leader and required porter
  • A comprehensive medical kit
  • All government and local taxes for Trekking
  • Staffs insurance

Cost Excludes

  • International airfares
  • Personal Trekking Equipment/Sleeping bags
  • Major meals, lunch and dinner during your stay in Kathmandu
  • Any type of personal expenses, such as alcoholic beverages and drinks, phone and laundry.
  • Nepal entry visa fee – you may easily obtain the visa upon your arrival at Tribhuvan International Airport – Kathmandu. (https://www.immigration.gov.np/page/tourist-visa#:~:text=Tourist%20visa%20extension%20is%20done,per%20day%20for%20additional%20days.)
  • Rescue & travel insurance, trip cancellation costs, accident or health emergency, evacuation, loss, theft or damage to baggage and personal effects.  We strongly advise you to take out personal travel insurance.
  • Tips & Gratuities
  • Covid19 Travel Insurance / Vaccine

THINGS TO CHECK PRIOR TO THE TRIP:

VISA:

Do check on your visa requirements based on your passports. Most of the passport is on arrival.

Visa Fee structure:

3.5.1. Visa Fee

  1. 15 Days – 30 USD
  2. 30 Days – 50 USD
  3. 90 Days – 125 USD

Visa Facility Fee

https://www.immigration.gov.np/page/tourist-visa#:~:text=Tourist%20visa%20extension%20is%20done,per%20day%20for%20additional%20days.

NECESSARY THINGS NEEDED:

  • Passport size photos: 2pcs
  • Passport Photocopy ; 2pcs
  • Travel Insurance Photo Copy (Policy no. & Contact No.) – Must cover adventure sports around 5500M evacuation
  • Local currency

LIST OF EQUIPMENT AND CLOTHING

CLOTHING:

  • Down or fiber filled waterproof jacket and trousers (1)
  • Lightweight cotton long pants (3 pairs)
  • Fleece jacket or pullover (1)
  • Warm cotton trousers (2 pairs)
  • Shirts and T-shirts (4 pieces).
  • Long under wear (2 pieces)
  • Short under wear (4 pieces)
  • Sun hat or scarf (1)
  • Woolen hat (1)
  • Heavyweight gloves or mittens with a waterproof (1)
  • Lightweight gloves (1)
  • Sunglasses (1)
  • Rain coat (1)
  • Head Scrap

FOOTWEAR:

  • Trekking boot (one pairs)
  • Camp shoes (1 pair)
  • Thick socks (4 pairs)
  • Light socks (3 pairs)
  • Sandals (1 pair)

OTHER EQUIPMENT:

  • Sleeping bag (4seasons)-1 if you have can bring for hygienic
  • Down jacket -1
  • Daypack – 1
  • Water bottle – 1
  • Sun creams
  • Hiking Poles
  • Thermos Flask
  • Bright Headlamps/Spare batteries
  • Tea – you can boil water in teahouses
  • dairy milk bars – chocolate is a must!
  • trail mix and peanuts

FIRST AID:

  • Diamox – for altitude
  • Advil
  • Aleve
  • Vicks vapor rub
  • Sunscreen
  • chapstick
  • anti nauseant – you tend to feel just a bit nauseaus a lot at altitude.
  • immodium – diarrhea is common at altitued.
  • bandaids
  • blister bandaids or moleskin
  • eye drops
  • advil cold and dinus
  • nasal moisturizer – altitude causes nasal cavities to be very dry, nasal moisturizer was very helpful.
  • Q-tips
  • tweezers
  • tiger balm

By Joining this trip, YOU:

  • Acknowledge all the TERMS & CONDITIONS: https://sgtrek.com/terms-conditions/
  • Acknowledge that YOU have read and agreed to RELEASE OF LIABILITY, WAIVER OF CLAIMS, EXPRESS ASSUMPTION OF RISK AND INDEMNITY AGREEMENT FORM of (SGTREK) : https://sgtrek.com/sgtrek-indemnity-form/
  • YOU have read all the above paragraphs and YOU know, understand, and appreciate these and other risks that are inherent in The Activity. YOU hereby assert that your participation is voluntary and that YOU knowingly assume all such risks.
  • YOU acknowledge the agreement freely and voluntarily, and intend by completing this form and unconditional release of all liability to SGTREK PTE. LTD.

TERMS & CONDITIONS: https://sgtrek.com/terms-conditions/

For any queries related to the event do contact below person:
Phone: +65 92700908 (WhatsApp)
Email : contact@sgtrek.com

This trip is organized by: 
SGTREK PTE. LTD.
Reg. No. 201816267K
STB License No. 03160

Address: 28A, Kandahar Street
Singapore 198889
Email: contact@sgtrek.com
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