Budget
USD 75000/ Per Person
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Duration
14 Days
Trip Overview
The Annapurna Poon Hill Luxury Trek is a popular trekking adventure in the Annapurna region of Nepal. This trek combines stunning natural beauty, cultural immersion, and comfortable accommodations, making it a great choice for those looking for a more luxurious trekking experience.
1. Scenic Beauty: The trek takes you through some of the most picturesque landscapes in the Annapurna region. You'll be surrounded by lush forests, terraced fields, and traditional villages. The highlight of the trek is the panoramic sunrise view from Poon Hill, which offers breathtaking vistas of the Annapurna and Dhaulagiri mountain ranges.
2. Luxury Accommodations: Unlike traditional treks that involve basic teahouse or guesthouse stays, the Poon Hill Luxury Trek offers more comfortable and upscale accommodations. You'll have the opportunity to stay in luxury lodges and enjoy better amenities, including comfortable beds, hot showers, and delicious meals.
3. Short Duration: This trek is relatively short and can be completed in around 4-5 days. It's a great option for those with limited time but still want to experience the beauty of the Annapurna region.
4. Cultural Experience: Along the way, you'll have the chance to interact with the local Gurung and Magar communities, experiencing their culture, traditions, and warm hospitality. You can also visit ancient monasteries and learn about the local way of life.
5. Easy to Moderate Difficulty: The trek is considered to be of moderate difficulty, making it suitable for trekkers of various fitness levels. You won't need to worry about extreme altitude gains, but you should be prepared for some uphill and downhill hiking.
6. Professional Guides: To ensure your safety and enhance your trekking experience, it's recommended to hire professional guides and porters. They can provide valuable insights into the local culture and help with logistical support.
7. Permits: Like most treks in Nepal, you'll need to obtain the necessary permits to trek in the Annapurna Conservation Area. Your tour operator or guide can help you with this process.
8. Best Time to Trek: The best time for the Annapurna Poon Hill Luxury Trek is during the spring (March to May) and autumn (September to November) when the weather is clear, and the views are at their finest.
This trek is a great option for travelers who want to experience the beauty of the Annapurna region while enjoying the comforts of luxury accommodations. It combines natural beauty, cultural experiences, and trekking adventure into a relatively short and manageable package. However, it's important to plan and prepare for the trek properly, especially if you are new to trekking or high-altitude environments.
Package Highlights:
Spectacular Mountain Views: One of the primary highlights of the trek is the breathtaking panoramic views of some of the world's highest peaks, including Annapurna and Dhaulagiri ranges. Poon Hill, located at an altitude of 3,210 meters, offers an incredible vantage point to witness sunrise and sunset over the Himalayas.
Luxury Accommodations: Unlike traditional trekking routes, the Poon Hill Luxury Trek offers comfortable accommodations in lodges and teahouses. You can enjoy cozy rooms, hot showers, and delicious meals while still experiencing the beauty of the trek.
Cultural Experience: You'll have the opportunity to interact with the local Gurung and Magar communities, experiencing their culture and traditions. Visiting picturesque villages like Ghandruk and Tadapani provides a glimpse into the rural lifestyle of the region.
Rhododendron Forests: The trek takes you through lush rhododendron forests, which are especially vibrant during the spring when the rhododendrons are in full bloom, creating a colorful and enchanting landscape.
Charming Villages: The trek passes through charming villages with traditional architecture, terraced fields, and friendly locals. These villages provide a unique cultural experience.
Moderate Difficulty: The Annapurna Poon Hill Luxury Trek is suitable for trekkers of various skill levels. It's a moderate trek that doesn't require extensive prior trekking experience, making it accessible to a wide range of adventurers.
Picturesque Sunrises and Sunsets: Poon Hill is renowned for its awe-inspiring sunrises and sunsets over the Annapurna and Dhaulagiri mountains. It's a photographer's paradise.
Well-Marked Trails: The trails are well-marked and well-maintained, reducing the chances of getting lost and ensuring a more comfortable trekking experience.
Opportunity for Photography: The landscape, people, and culture of the Annapurna region offer fantastic photography opportunities. You'll capture not only mountain vistas but also local life and vibrant scenery.
Hot Springs: The trek concludes with a visit to natural hot springs in Jhinu Danda. It's a perfect way to relax and soothe your muscles after your trek.
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Trip Information
Start : Kathmandu
Finish : Kathmandu
Difficulty :
Basic
Max Altitude : 3850 M
Group Size : 5 People 
Season : Sep-Oct- Nov-Mar-Apr-May
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Trip Itinerary
You will be welcomed by our staff standing with your name-card in the airport arrival terminal and transferred to your hotel by the private vehicle. Small meeting about the trip in the evening.
Accomadation: Tea House
Meals: Breakfast
We take a drive from Kathmandu in a private tourist vechicle to reach Besisahar and stay in a hotel.
Accomadation: Tea House
Meals: Breakfast
After breakfast at hotel we start off road drive to Pisang. The trail cross several beautiful waterfall, lush forest and local villages.
Accomadation: Guest House
Meals: Breakfast Lunch Dinner
After Pisang, we have alternate paths at north and south of the Marsyangdi River that meets up again at Mungji. The southern route by Hongde, with its airstrip, at 3325m involves less climbing than the northern route via Ghyaru, despite the fact that there are better views on the trail that follows the northern bank of the river. From Mungji, the trail continues past the quaint but partially hidden village of Bryanga at 3475m to nearby Manang at 3500m. Walking along the valley through the drier upper part of Manang (the unofficial trekking capital of the Annapurna Circuit) we can view Annapurna range. People of this area herd yaks and raise crops for leaving, beside this during winter they move to other places for trades.
Accomadation: Guest House
Meals: Breakfast Lunch Dinner
Today we explore Manang valley to take some rest and acclimatization for next days. We spend our day walking and sightseeing around Manang village, learn some Manang culture and the daytime is best to gain altitude.
Accomadation: Guest House
Meals: Breakfast Lunch Dinner
Leaving Manang the trail ascends steadily along the Jarsang Khola valley and reaches Ledar at 4250 meter. Walking and glancing over the steadily sparse vegetations, we reach Yak Kharka at 4090 meter.
Accomadation: Guest House
Meals: Breakfast Lunch Dinner
Descending the trail, crossing the river at 4310 meters and again climbing through the trail takes you to Thorong Phedi at 4420 meters. At the foot of Thorung La Pass, this place gives your pleasant view of massive Annapurna region.
Accomadation: Guest House
Meals: Breakfast Lunch Dinner
The journey starts early in the morning from the foot of the hill to the Thorung La Pass, highest place of our twentyone days Annapurna Circuit Trek. Crossing the steeply made pass, covered with stone, we hike gradually looking at magnificent views. Pass marked by Chortens and prayer flags looks nice and magnificent views imprints in your memory. Passing Thorung La, we reach the sacred site of Muktinath at the elevation of 3800 meters. Hindus and Buddhists alike visit Muktinath. The temple is built in the pagoda style dedicated to Lord Vishnu or Avalokiteshwara as the Buddhists call him. For Hindus, Muktinath is one of the most important places of pilgrimage. Long and difficult yet rewarding day of our Annapurna Circuit Trek.
Accomadation: Guest House
Meals: Breakfast Lunch Dinner
From Muktinath we took a local jeeps and drive to Tatopani. Evening you can visit hot spring for Jacuzzi.
Accomadation: Guest House
Meals: Breakfast Lunch Dinner
From Tatopani we head forward to Ghorepani. The trail goes along lush rhododendron and lush forest after leaving Kaligandaki behind. Ghorepani is a small village inhabited by Gurungs and Thakalis. The name Ghorepani means water to horses. It is place where the horses carrying the goods and commodities would clear their thirst.
Accomadation: Guest House
Meals: Breakfast Lunch Dinner
This is one of the fascinating day of your trek. Early morning wake up and start your journey climbing to Poon Hill (3210m) for around 1 hr. to witness best majestic scenery and sunrise over the high mountains. Lots of white mountains can be seen from poonhill including the likes of Dhaulagiri [8167m], Annapurna South [7119m] Fishtail [6993m], Nilglgiri south, Singa chuli , Annapurna I [8091m]. You then come down to Ghorepani to have breakfast. After your breakfast you ascend down along the trail decorated by rhododendron and oak forest, and soothing sound of streams entertains the soul. We have our Lunch at Tikhedhunga and finally reach Birethanti to spend the night.
Accomadation: Guest House
Meals: Breakfast Lunch Dinner
After our early breakfast, we head towards Pokhara, just an hour drive away from Birethanti. The day is spent with various activities in pokhara such as boting in the lakes, or a sweet scape to the Peace Pagoda in the evening.
Accomadation: Tea House
Meals: Breakfast Lunch Dinner
A rest day a final shopping day at Kathmandu.
Accomadation: Tea House
Meals: Breakfast Lunch Dinner
The trip ends, our Airport Representative will drop you to the Kathmandu International Airport for your flight departure from Nepal.
Meals: Breakfast
Cost Includes
KTM International Airport Arrival & Departure Transfer by Private Comfortable Car/Hiace
Total 2 Nights DELUXE Accommodations on B/B Plan Twin Sharing in Kathmandu at standard hotel yak & yati 5 *****
Total 2 Nights DELUXE Accommodations on B/B Plan Twin Sharing in (Pokhara Grande 5 *****
Round Trip( KATHMANDU-POKHARA- KATHMANDU) By flight
Round Trip Land Transportation by private Comfortable Car/Hiace in Kathmandu &Pokhara City1 English Speaking experienced Sherpa Govt. Trained/Licensed Holder Guide for whole Trek
Porter (1 porter Between 2 Person basis, Max 25 KGS per Porter) for Whole TrekAnnapurna Trek Permit, TIMS card & Any required permits or Official Documentation
Full Board basis Meals (Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner- Self Lodges Menu Choice) as per above Itinerary
Selected best available Tea house Lodge/Guest house Accommodations in Twin Sharing during Trek
Insurance, Daily Wages, Equipments and all meals & Lodges of Porters and Guide in Whole Trek
Sightseeing in Kathmandu City on Day 02(Swayambu nath, Buddha nath Stupa, by tour guide and car/driver( 5-6 hrs tour)
Entrance fees of all sightseeing Monuments/temples/stupas during sightseeing in Kathmandu
Round Trip(Kathmandu- Pokhara- Kathmandu) By Tourist Bus for Guide
Land Transportation( Pokhara- Nayapul u2013 Pokhara before and After Trek) by CAR/TAXI/Hiace/Private bus as per Group Size
Half day sightseeing in Pokhara ( Deviu2019s fall, Gupteshower cave, Mahendra cave, White River George, Temples: Bindyabasini Temple, Barahi Temple & Boating at Fewa Lake(1hr)by guide, CAR/VAN( 3 hrs program in Total)
All entrance fees during all tours places as per itinerary in Pokhara city tours
First Aid Kid Box( for Normal Treatment only)Government taxes & Other Applicable Fees
Complementary from Company (to our Valued Guests)
Trip Certificate( for memory of Nepal trip)
Porter Carrying kid Bag- Trekking bag for Porter
sleeping bag,down jacket,walking stick,water bottel
Cost Excludes
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