This trek in the Annapurna foothills to the view point on Poon Hill offers all the best of trekking in Nepal. Enjoy trekking in the spectacular mountain scenery through charming villages inhabited by the Gurungs, Magars dense rhododendron forests full of birds and deep sub-tropical valleys, all set below the Annapurnas with the picturesque peak of Machhapuchhare (Fish Tail Peak) dominating the skyline. At the climax of this trek you will climb Poon Hill at dawn to enjoy one of the most spectacular mountain scapes on Earth. |
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As the sun touches the
snow-capped summits the Himalayan giants, Dhaulagiri (8,167m) and Annapurna
(8,091m) along with a maze of other peaks, slowly begin to appear, like
magic, before our eyes. A rewarding trek that can be enjoyed by every lover
of nature and beautiful landscape.
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General Itinerary
Day 01 : Katmandu
(1310m/4298ft). Welcome assistance at the Tribhuvan International Airport and
transfer to hotel. Rest at the hotel some time and after that our staff will
brief you regarding about the trip at hotel.
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Day 02 : Drive
to Pokhara (910m/2986ft.) by tourist bus. Driving to 6 hours, O/N at Hotel FB
plan
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Day 03 : Drive
to Naya Pul (New Bridge) for an hour and trek to Tikhe Dhunga (1495m/4905ft).
Walking 3:30 hours, O/N at guest house, FB plan
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Day 04 : Tikhe
Dhunga to Ghorepani (2850m/9350ft). Walking 5:30 hours, O/N at guest house, FB
plan
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Day 05 : Ghorepani
to Poon Hill to Tadapani (2520m/8268ft). Walking 6:30 hours, O/N at guest
house, FB plan
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Day 06 : Tadapani
to Ghaundrung (1940m/6365ft). Walking 2:30 hours, O/N at guest house, FB
plan
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Day 07 : Medical
Camp at Ghandruk Village
Day 08 : Medical Trek at
Ghandruk Village
Day 09: Trek from
Ghaundrung to Naya Pul; then drive to Pokhara (910m/2986ft). Walking 4:30
hours and drive for an hour. O/N at Hotel at 3 stars, FB plan
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Day 10 : Drive
back from Pokhara to Katmandu by tourist bus. 6 hours driving. O/N at Hotel,.
Day 11 : After
breakfast transfer to the airport for departure.
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