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. 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 Annapurna range.
*Get an exclusive SGTREK Duffle bag when you sign up for this trek.
PAYMENT DEPOSIT:
- Deposit $500/Pax for booking this tour.
- Final Balance Payment by 6months 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: 8Days 07Nights
START DATES:
SPRING SEASON
- 02 Mar – 09 Mar 2024
- 16 Mar – 23 Mar 2024
- 06 Apr – 13 Apr 2024
- 20 Apr – 27 Apr 2024
- 04 May – 11 May 2024
- 18 May – 25 May 2024
AUTUMN SEASON
- 07 Sep – 14 Sep 2024
- 21 Sep – 28 Sep 2024
- 05 Oct – 12 Oct 2024
- 19 Oct – 26 Oct 2024
- 02 Nov – 09 Nov 2024
- 16 Nov – 23 Nov 2024
- 07 Dec – 14 Dec 2024
- 21 Dec – 28 Dec 2024
TRIP COST:
Group of 2Pax Above: SGD980/Pax (*SGTREK MEMBERS SGD900/Pax)
*Book in group of 2Pax or above: Get $150/Pax Discount – offer valid till 30Sep2023
*Single supplement prices applicable. You can check with us for more details on the cost while booking if you are a solo traveler.
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:
Arrive in Kathmandu as per the itinerary and update us of your arrival flight details to Kathmandu Airport.
Day 01: Welcome to Kathmandu (1320m). Our representative will be at the airport. Upon arrival you will be heartily welcomed by him putting garland on your neck which means welcome to Nepal. Then you will be driven to the hotel by car. Rest and enjoy the day around the town.
Hotel in Kathmandu- B
Day 02: Drive Kathmandu to Pokhara (820m) by Tourist Bus about 7 hours. Pokhara is located about 200 km west from Kathmandu and the tourist coach takes about 7 hours to get there. The drive mostly fallows along Trishuli River side enjoying the view of landscapes. At the Evening you may take short sightseeing around lakeside Pokhara.
Hotel in Pokhara- B
Day 03: After breakfast in Pokhara drive to Nayapul and start walk to Tikhedhunga (1540m) or Ulleri (2020m). The drive takes 1.5 hours to Nayapul (42km) by car. After checking in at Birethati, trails lead up through the beautiful rice, maize and millet farms of locals through Bhurundikhola along with the great scenery passing through several countryside villages all the way up to Tikhedhunga. If you want to walk further to Ulleri, you need to climb about 2000 stones steps from Tikhedhunga.
Tea House in Tikhedhunga or Ulleri- B, L, D
Day 04: Trek from Tikhedhunga or Ulleri to Ghorepani (2860m) about 6 hours. The trail goes steep up for 1.5 hours through stone steps where the trail leads through cultivated fields Rest of trails goes through inside (blooms on March, April) rhododendron and Oak forest. Arrive at the top of the Ghorepani pass and camp there.
Tea House in Ghorepani- B, L, D
Day: 05: Trek from Ghorepani to Ghandruk (1940m) about 7 hours. Early morning hike to Poon Hill (3210m) for amazing sunrise view about an hour walk. The view of the shining mountains is good for photography, after about one hour’s exiting sunrise we will go back down to the lodge at Ghorepani and trek to Tadapani after breakfast. The beginning parts of the trek the trail steep uphill to the ridge through the stone steps till Deurali. After reaching the top we head up and down through the rhododendron forest, step down to the small river to cross the bridge and small up till Tadapani. From Tadapani we will gradually go down to Ghandruk. Ghandruk is a beautiful village occupied with ethnic cast Gurung where you could explore its rich culture as well as museum.
Tea House in Ghandruk- B, L, D
Day 06: Trek from Ghandruk to Nayapul takes 4 hours then drive to Pokhara 1.5 hours. Walk all the way down through steps till Syauli bazaar. Then follow the newly constructed road till Birethanti along the Modi River. After checking out from the check point head to Nayapul and grab a car to Pokhara.
Hotel in Pokhara- B, L
Day 07: Early morning drive back to Kathmandu by tourist bus. Rest and shop in Kathmandu.
Hotel in Kathmandu- B
Day 08: Fly back to home country. Our agency’s representative will put you Khada (a kind of cloth which is used to wear on your neck). Wearing Khada means good luck and protection. And drop you at the airport. See you next time.
Note: B = Breakfast, L = Lunch and D = Dinner
The above itinerary can be customized at your request to accommodate your specific requirements. Please let us know whether you would like to make a shorter or longer. We will follow accordingly.
WHATS INCLUDED/EXCLUDED
Cost Include
- All the Ground Transportation from airport pick up to airport drop.
- 2 Nights Hotel in Kathmandu in twin sharing basis
- 2 Nights hotel in Pokhara
- All Meals during trekking days 4 days (Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner) as indicated by the itinerary.
- All Accommodation from day 1 to day 8 on twin sharing basis
- All trekking and climbing related permit & fees, (Entry Permit ACAP and TIMS Card).
- A Professional trekking guide and require porters (*Porter carry a max load of 12Kg backpack per client)
- A comprehensive medical kit
- All government and local taxes for Trekking
- Staff’s insurance
- Certificate of trekking/climbing from the agency.
Cost Exclude:
- International air fare to/ from Nepal
- Entry Visa fees – at present $30 for 15 days, US$ 50 for 30 days, and US$ 120 for three-month visa on entry into Nepal.
- Major foods (Lunch and Dinner) in Kathmandu and Pokhara
- Insurance covers medical, emergency evacuation, loss, theft expenses.
- Drinks: both alcoholic and bottled other than sterilized drinking water.
- Laundry fees
- Battery charge, WI-FI and hot shower during the trekking
- Personal gear and expenses
- Tips and gratitude provided to staff.
THINGS TO CHECK PRIOR TO THE TRIP:
VISA:
Do check on your visa requirements based on your passports. Most of the passports are on arrival.
Visa Fee structure:
3.5.1. Visa Fee
- 15 Days – 30 USD
- 30 Days – 50 USD
- 90 Days – 125 USD
Visa Facility Fee
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:
- 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.
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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
WhatsApp: +6592700908
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