- Website : https://www.himalayanadventuretreks.com/
- Contact Person : Bhagwat Simkhada
- WhatsApp : +977- 9851138875
- Address : Thamel, Marg Kathmandu
- Email : info@himalayanadventuretreks.com
Trip Facts
Max Altitude:
3210 mArrival City:
KathmanduDeparture City:
KathmanduActivity:
Trekking and HikingRoute :
Ghorepani, PokharaGroup Size :
1-16Tour Customize :
On RequestTrip Grade :
EasyBest Season:
Feb-May/Aug- NovHighlights
- Enjoy the Himalayan vistas of Annapurna, Dhaulagiri, and Lamjung Himal ranges.
- Explore around the Phewa Lake in the shadows of Mt. Machhapuchhre (6993m).
- Warm reception and hospitality of Gurung and Magar communities.
- Visit the Poonhill vantage point and Ghorepani village.
Overview
What's included
Annapurna Himalayas are an iconic landmark in Nepal and Sunrise Poonhill Trek is a great introduction to these natural marvels. The trek explores the trails which go through dense rhododendron forests. Similarly, the cultural allure of the villages on the trek is equally exciting. This wholesome trek also takes you to two of the biggest tourist hotspots in the country, Pokhara and Kathmandu. All in all, the trip allows travelers to enjoy the beauty of Nepal in a short span of time.
First of all, you will arrive in Kathmandu and enjoy the warm reception of this Newar city. Next, you get on a drive to the west of the capital. The drive will be fairly long and stretches across the Prithvi Highway. Mt. Machhapuchhre or Fish Tail (6993m) and Annapurna ranges will welcome you to Pokhara at the end of the drive. Here, you can chill around the streets of Lakeside. Then, you drive further west to Nayapul and begin the trek. The trails continue across the Bhurungdi River and head northwest.
The first stop on the Sunrise Poonhill Trek is Tikhedhunga and reaches Ulleri. Further, the trails continue on stone steps and head through dense forest. The trails ascend to Ghorepani after crossing several villages on the way. At Ghorepani, travelers can enjoy the Gurung culture and homestay. Here, you can also explore the village and witness the lifestyle of the locals. Then, you hike to the famous viewpoint of Poonhill. It is one of the best destinations to relish the vistas in the Annapurna range. Also, you can schedule the hike to enjoy the sunrise over the mountains like Annapurna I (8091m), Dhaulagiri (8167m), and Machhapuchhre (6993m). After the hike, you descend across the Gurung and Magar villages to Pokhara. Finally, another long drive takes you back to Kathmandu thus ending the trip.
It is an easy trek and even families with elderly and children can do the trek. Also, the spring and autumn seasons are ideal for the trek. Likewise, you can also opt for the trek during the winter season.
At Himalayan Adventure Treks, we aim to provide the finest services on all our trips. Similarly, we have skilled guides and porters along with great company staff.
- Itinerary
- Detail Itinerary
- Services
- Notes
- Gears
- Trip Dates
- Review
Outline Itinerary:
Day 01: Arrival at Kathmandu Airport.
Day 02: Drive from Kathmandu to Pokhara (914m) 6-7 hours. (B)
Day 03: Drive from Pokhara to Nayapul & trek to Tikhedhunga 3-4 hours. (B/L/D)
Day 04: Trek from Tikhedhunga to Ghorepani (2860m) 6-7 hours. (B/L/D)
Day 05: Trek from Ghorepani to Pokhara via Poon Hill (3210m) 7-8 hours. (B/L)
Day 06: Drive from Pokhara to Kathmandu 6-7 hours. (B/D)
Day 07: Departure to Airport. (B)
- Day 01: Arrive at Kathmandu Airport.
- Day 02: Drive from Kathmandu to Pokhara (914m) 6-7 hours. (B)
- Day 03: Drive from Pokhara to Nayapul (1050m) & trek to Tikhedhunga (1577m) 3-4 hours. (B/L/D)
- Day 04: Trek from Tikhedhunga to Ghorepani (2860m) 6-7 hours. (B/L/D)
- Day 05: Trek from Ghorepani to Pokhara via Poon Hill (3210m) 7-8 hours. (B/L)
- Day 06: Drive from Pokhara to Kathmandu 6-7 hours. (B/D)
- Day 07: Departure to Airport. (B)
Your arrival in Kathmandu will be marked by landing at the Tribhuvan International Airport (TIA). A company representative of Himalayan Adventure Treks & Tours will receive you and transfer you to your hotel. Evening you can meet the participants and the trek members. Overnight stay at a hotel in Kathmandu.
This drive will take most of our morning time, leaving much of the afternoon to get a warming glimpse of Pokhara Valley and fall in love with its ethereal beauty.
Pokhara is the tourist’s paradise full of natural as well as cultural heritage sites such as lakes, caves, Buddhist and Hindu temples along with the magnificent views of mountains.
You can observe the glistening white peaks of the Annapurna and Dhaulagiri ranges. Evening you can walk around the Phewa lake. You can also visit the Tal Barahai Temple (Island Temple) and boating on Lake. Stay overnight at a hotel in Pokhara.
Morning after breakfast we take a taxi to Nayapul about one and a half hours drive to see the Annapurna ranges and Scenery of Pokhara. You begin your trek from Nayapul (1050m) and pass via Birethanti (1065m).
The first part of your trek is comfortable, alongside numerous small hamlets and settlements. Afterward, you ascend gently to the final destination of the day to Tikhedhunga (1577m). The journey will involve four and a half hours of trekking. Stay overnight at the lodge.
Your trek begins from Tikhedhunga Gurung village with a steep 1.5 hours ascend and then level gently passing through Magar villages of Ulleri (2070m) and Banthanti. On the way, you can see the scenic view of Machhapuchhare or Fish Tail (6997m), Hiunchuli (6441m), and Annapurna South (7219m).
Now your trail becomes easier, as it passes through the forest and descends gently to the final camp. Stay overnight at the lodge.
Early morning trip to Poon Hill (3210m) to enjoy the sunrise view over Mt. Dhaulagiri (8167m), Tukuche Peak (6920m), Nilgiri (6940m), Varaha Shikhar (7847m), Mt. Annapurna I (8091m), Annapurna South (7219m), Annapurna III (7855m), Machhapuchhre (6993m), Annapurna IV (7525m), Annapurna II (7937m), Lamjung Himal (6931m) and other numerous snow-capped mountain peaks.
After breakfast, the trek from Ghorepani to Tikhendunga (1577m) then Pokhara through the deep forests of rhododendrons, bamboos, and oaks. En route, you frequently see waterfalls, rocks, wild animals, local birds, and green scenarios. We catch the taxi from Nayapul then drive to Pokhara.
While driving from Pokhara to Kathmandu, you head up to Damauli, Dumre, Muglin, and Kurintar where Nepal’s first Cable car is operated to reach Manakamana Temple. En route, you can enjoy the mountain views, green sceneries, rice terrace fields, vegetable fields, and people being engaged in their daily life activities. From Naubishe you climb up to Thankot, the gateway to Kathmandu.
Evening you can do shopping in Thamel for your friends & family. Evening farewell dinner at an authentic Nepalese restaurant with a cultural performance.
A representative from Himalayan Adventure Treks and Tours will take you to the airport, approximately 3 hours before your scheduled flight. On your way home you'll have plenty of time to plan your next adventure in the wonderful country of Nepal.
What’s included?
- Pick up from Airport and Transfer to the hotel.
- Two Night 3* hotel in Kathmandu with Breakfast.
- Two Night 3* hotel in Pokhara with Breakfast.
- Kathmandu/ Pokhara/Kathmandu by tourist bus.
- Pokhara/Nayapul/ Pokhara by taxi.
- Lunch, dinner & breakfast during trekking.
- National Park permits (ACAP).
- Trekkers’ Information Management System (TIMS) Permit.
- All necessary paper works.
- All accommodations in lodges/tea houses during the treks.
- An experienced, helpful, and friendly Guide, porters (1 porter for 2 clients).
- Travel and rescue arrangements.Medical supplies (first aid kit will be available).
- Medical supplies (first aid kit will be available).
- Last Night’s farewell dinner at an authentic Nepalese restaurant with a cultural performance.
What’s excluded?
- Nepal Visa fee you may obtain easily in Kathmandu airport.
- International airfare to and from Kathmandu
- Travel and rescue insurance.
- Personal expenses (phone calls, laundry, bar bills, battery recharge, extra porters, bottle or boiled water, hot shower, etc).
Physical Fitness:
Many people have questions as to what level of physical fitness is required for trekking in Nepal and that is extremely reliant on what activity the visitor is engaging in Nepal With that said, for a standard easy trek to Extreme hard level of trekking. The daily activity (trek) would be 5-6 hours,(depend on the trekking trail) and elevation will generally not exceed 5,600 meters like Everest Base Camp, Throng la passes, Chola passes treks and other passes or Base Camp but some of them are less than 4000m. The trekking day is involving both long steep climbs, and descents with a variety of terrain underfoot from well-trodden paths, to rocks covered with ice or snow, depending on the season. Mostly a day would include a number of climbs or descents of 600 meters more or less, starting after the early morning breakfast, resting at a lunch place in the afternoon, then continuous trekking until arriving at the teahouse.
In preparation for the trekking in Nepal, it is important, to begin with, the basic training requirement at least 2 months before departing for trekking in Nepal. Two to three hours of aerobic exercise like running, walking, swimming, cycling & some gym work per week is the minimum and most will find it beneficial to add some basic strength training to their physical fitness routine required for the hard trekking and for normal and easy trek just have some physical fitness is enough. One of the best ways to prepare is to take practice hikes with a daypack roughly the same weight as what you will be taking during the trek. Your calf should be enough fit and prepare for trekking. Mostly during the trekking calf pain or tiredness is the main issue. Do this only after a baseline of fitness has been reached. Moving fast is not our goal, will provide a more enjoyable and safe adventure trekking in Nepal for all easy and hard level.
Trekking Seasons in Nepal:
There are main two seasons in which Nepal where the most amount of visitors visit. (September, October & November) being the most popular season which is also called the peak season in Nepal, and spring (March, April & May) coming in close behind which is also called the mini-season in Nepal. The summer months of June, July, and August are the monsoon season and most of the time raining as such the trails are mostly washed out sometimes, and roads can sometimes be impassible due to landslide activates. Nevertheless, you can trek to rain-shadow regions like Upper Dolpo and Upper Mustang during the monsoon seasons. Nepal is a suitable destination for all seasons.
Winter is very dry & extremely cold and all the high passes become inaccessible due to ice and snow conditions. The temperature doesn’t usually fluctuate during the day time temperature is around 20-25 degrees. However, you gain altitude the temperature decreases. The temperature can drop to around 0 to -25 degrees at night when staying at tented camps in Himalayan regions. Winter trek in higher altitudes is not advised due to the danger of avalanches and also altitude sickness. Although some may enjoy the sight of the snow-covered mountains as you reach your destination. However, the temperature does not change as much in lower mountain regions the nights are slightly colder than days’ time.
Autumn &Spring is the best timing for trekking in Nepal because the weather is generally warm and dry, and flowers are in bloom in the lower elevations of the country on the same time you can see the many festivals during that period.
Trekking Day:
A typical trekking day begins with the early morning breakfast around 7 am in the hotel. (Depend on the trekking region). It would advise you to pack your trekking gears in a duffle bag and essential supplies in your day pack after having breakfast; we begin the trek and head along the trail at around 8 am. The morning walk is more energetic to be longer as we begin with refreshed bodies and enthusiasm. A good morning’s walk, we make a stop for lunch at around 11-12 pm. The lunch involves group meals enjoying the vicinity around the stop & enjoys the organic & local food in the mountain. After resting for about an hour or two, we resume our trek to reach the teahouse or camp by 2-3 pm. The afternoon walk is relatively shorter and can involve games and side trips as organized by the trekking experienced guides. You also can enjoy breaks during the trek to relax, read, and stroll around the area or doing yoga. You can explore with the local people and observe their lifestyle & culture. Dinner is served around 7-8 in the evening to round off the day.
Meals and Accommodations:
During the trekking period, the accommodation is commonly referred to as teahouses. These are family-run basic lodges that fill the role of the restaurant, Dining hall, and boarding house for tourists. Now a day’s electricity can be found in the rooms, which means one light bulb, and one or two outlets for charging electronics. The common areas are also lit by electricity. Alternatively, teahouses may also use solar, hydroelectric, or have electrical lines running into the village, so the commonality and availability of electricity may vary. Still, a few of the trekking route electricity service is not available. Use the local traditional kerosene light.
Most of the teahouses have private rooms, though if the trek is in a more remote or high altitude place there are limited teahouses so season time dormitories are the norm. Most of the room has 2 single beds with basic bedding, and the bathroom is shared. Some of the places we can get the private bathroom also with a mix of western and squat style toilets in the bathrooms.
Breakfast and dinner are taken at the same teahouses and these lodges have large family-style dining rooms centered on a stove or coal to provide heat basically in mountain areas. Most of the area’s menu will have Nepali-style western foods such as pancakes, pizza, burgers, fries, etc. Also on the menu is the traditional Nepali food Dal Bhat meal. This is a lentil soup with rice, vegetable, Pickle, or meat curry. Most menus will also offer a smattering of local cuisine.
Internal Flight Delays:
Nepal is an incredible and beautiful country of mixed of the White Mountains, deep valleys, Landscape, rivers, and green rolling hills. With this incredible diversity of landscapes, road travel can be extremely time-consuming and flights within Nepal to reach popular trekking destinations is the easiest way. Not all the trekking destination has flight service, so road transportation is the only option. Mountainous terrain also comes with the possibility of in-climate weather. It mentions the incredibly high number of visitors during peak seasons makes internal flight delays a genuine possibility. To manage this situation, it may be helpful to have a few extras days on either end of your tour. If any cancellations or flight delays do occur (high chances of flight delays from around Kathmandu to Lukla, Everest region, Pokhara to Jomsom, Annapurna region), we also provide services to arrange chopper on the last stage to help you to be on your schedule on the premises of Civil Aviation Rules in Nepal which state that helicopters can fly if the visibility is 1500m. The cost ranges from USD400 to USD650 according to the number of passengers. The payment can be made either to the helicopter company or to us directly and can be made either by cash or using a credit card. It will be beneficial to purchase and review your insurance, the insurance companies may cover some of the alternative measures of travel. Flight insurance may cover changing your international flight if it is necessary.
Travel Insurance:
Most expeditions, Adventurous trekking, and tours require that travel insurance and it is purchased prior to arriving in Nepal, but other normal treks and tours may not require. However, travel insurance is definitely an important consideration. There are a number of reasons to consider insurance. Firstly, it may be required, so check to see what is being asked for by the company. Second, Nepal is a landlocked country, and there are only a few direct flights. Travel in and out of the country can encounter some disruptions if purchasing insurance, make sure flight delays and cancellations also included. Always choose insurance that, though every safeguard is in place during your Holiday, there are always extenuating circumstances that may result in an accident during trekking & tours. Read carefully printout of insurance policies to ensure that the trekking or any other activity you are engaging in is covered or not, as some policies have stopped covering trekking in certain places. If you are going above 5000 m or high always mention the policies so it’s cover the chopper service in the last condition. It is very important that if you have the comfort of good insurance, so do the research and choose carefully which makes your trip relaxing and joyful.
Nepal Visa Entry Procedure:
There is only one International airport which is the Tribhuvan International Airport in Nepal. Immigration Office, TIA (Tribhuvan International Airport) under the Department of Immigration has been facilitating tourists flying to Nepal by providing visas on Arrival.
‘On Arrival’ visa procedure is very quick and simple. October, November, March, April can expect some queues during peak Tourist season and October is basically the Nepalese got the Main festival Dashain. You can also get Visa from Nepalese Diplomatic Missions stationed abroad prior to your arrival. The choice is yours.
Visa obtains from Nepalese Diplomatic Missions, and then you must enter Nepal within six months from the visa issued date. Your total stay is counted starting from the day you enter Nepal.
Visas obtained on Arrival at the Entry and Exit points are ‘Tourist Visas’. They bear multiple Re entry facilities. Tourist Visa ‘On Arrival’ is the only entry visa to Nepal. If you are visiting Nepal for purposes other than Tourism (sightseeing, tour, travel, mountaineering, trekking, visiting friends and families), you should still get a ‘Tourist Visa’ to get into the country. However, you must change the category of visa as per your purpose and length of stay in Nepal from the Department of Immigration by producing the required documents.
Please click below for the online Visa form.
http://online.nepalimmigration.gov.np/tourist-visa
The following visa rules apply for tourists:
For 15 days Multiple Entry Visa, the visa fee US $ 30 or equivalent foreign currency.
For 30 days Multiple Entry Visa, the visa fee US $ 40 or equivalent foreign currency.
For 100 days Multiple Entry Visa, the visa fee US $ 100 or equivalent foreign currency.
According to the immigration regulations, a tourist is allowed to stay in Nepal only for 150 days a year. You can extend the visa up to another 90 days.
US$ 2 or equivalent Nepalese currency per day for extension.
Additional US$ 25 or equivalent Nepalese currency on visa fee, if Multiple Entry facility is required for the extended period
For more details please visit our FAQ link
https://www.himalayanadventuretreks.com/faq/
Acute Mountain Sickness (AMS):
Acute Mountain Sickness (AMS) is usually seen in un-acclimatized people shortly after ascent to high altitudes. The condition occurs due to the thinning of air as the altitude increases. The condition, if not taken seriously and treated immediately, can be life-threatening and its symptoms can be seen generally above 3200 meters. The symptoms of Acute Mountain Sickness are nausea, vomiting, tiredness, shortness of breath, and cerebral pain. The itineraries are designed to properly acclimatize you to the change in high altitude climate and sufficient precautionary measures too are taken to take utmost caution for our valuable guests. Our staff also equipped with cell phones and satellite phones (Option) in the occurrence of any emergency cases. We are greatly driven to keep the safety and security of our clients as our foremost concern.
Drinking-Water:
Water is essential for life, and clean water is imperative while on holiday. When visiting less developed countries like Nepal it is a concern that all travelers should consider. There are few options when trekking or traveling in Nepal that will mitigate any chances of drinking contaminated water. The first consideration to take into account is that tap water should not be ingested. That even means when brushing your teeth in an urban area. Most will choose to buy bottled water and if doing so make sure the cap has sealed properly. Plastic bottle reuse is a big problem, and with that being said there are other options on the market to assist in making water drinkable. Mountain spring water is drinkable but if you use the purified tablet. The conservation area project also sells this tablet for most of the trekking area. A guide will assist you to find out it also.
Arrival Instruction:
Upon your arrival at Tribhuvan International Airport (TIA) Kathmandu Nepal, our company representatives are stationed to welcome you to the country. We request you to carefully look for your and company name placard being held by our representatives following the events upon landing. Our representatives will be responsible to escort you up to your hotel in Kathmandu. There are many brokers, Taxi drivers, and trouble maker people offering you to carry your luggage and take you to your destination as you exit from the gate. We request you to pay no attention to these people and follow the company representatives and follow their instructions.
How to Book Your Tour:
Before booking any tour or trekking please read all the terms and conditions thoroughly and call or email the company representative with any questions prior to making any payments. Begin by filling out a booking form and pay the non-refundable deposit. Fill out the form completely and if any confusion contacts the company person so as not to disrupt the expediency of the process. The form may be submitted online or by downloading the form and mailing or Whatsapp the form to your company representative.
It is very important to understand all aspects of the chosen trip, from what’s included and excluded, to the level of service, or even what trip may be right for your level of experience and fitness. Take the time to get all the questions answered so that when booking the trip, it is without trepidation.
Equipment List for Sunrise Poonhill Trek:
Sunrise Poonhill Trek is easy trekking in Annapurna Region. Even we do recommend the equipment for Sunrise Poonhill Trek and we hope, this information will be helpful to you to succeed in your trip.
Luggage/Duffle bag:
You will require a duffel bag or a backpack for trekking (45- 55 L) max and all our trekking stuff is kept in this duffle bag and this will be carried by our porters. However, Himalayan Adventure also provides the duffle back if needed.
A day backpack:
You will need a day backpack and you will be carrying it every day by yourself and we recommend you it has to be at least 25L and you can carry important documents like Passport, credit card along with a need to carry a water bottle, snacks bar and clothing layers (hat, gloves, fleece, sunblock, poles, etc…).
Trekking/Hiking boots:
It is very important to have good trekking boots and they should be waterproof (in case of snow, or rain) Make sure it should be fit on your feet and comfortable during walking. Also, recommend you bring the Crompton during the winter season in Nepal.
Sport sandals:
You need to have a pair of sports shoes or sandals to use while you are in camp or tea houses after the trek.
Sneakers:
Better to have trekking boots so sneakers are not suitable for this trek so you can leave your sneakers in the Kathmandu hotel until you get back.
Sleeping Bag:
You need to have a lightweight sleeping bag that works for minus 10 degrees for the summer season but during the winter we recommend minus 15 degrees for the Sunrise Poonhill Trek. Himalayan Adventure can provide it if you need one but has to be returned after the trek.
Fleece jacket:
You need to have good quality fleece jacket at least 1 synthetic jacket or pullovers are a great alternative to fleece because they are lighter and more compressible and gives you warm enough during trekking.
Down jacket:
Down jacket is compulsory and recommends you to bring the warm enough so can keep you warm during the trek.
Socks:
You need to have at least 2 pairs of thick socks during the spring & autumn but winter and monsoon need at least 3 pairs of socks for the Sunrise Poonhill Trek.
Lightweight/ warm insulated pants:
You need to have at least 2 pairs of lightweight trekking pants like Lightweight Pants/ Nylon hiking shorts, Water/windproof trousers, and Casual pants so we can use as the weather condition.
Short-sleeved shirts:
You need to have 2 ice-breaker merino wool to keep you warm from the cold or synthetic shirts and if you are not allergic to wool products, merino wool is ideal for Sunrise Poonhill Trek.
Long-sleeved shirts:
You need to have at least two shirts.
Underwear:
You need to have a few pairs of underwear and this can be as much as you need as there are no washing facilities during the trek so, we highly recommend you to have enough pair of underwear.
Waterproof jacket:
You need at least one waterproof jacket for the rain/snow and wind and waterproof pants may be an option.
Head and face gear:
Sun hat or cap during the daytime, Woolen Hat for morning & Evening, and Polarized sunglasses are compulsory.
Hand gear:
You need warm gloves.
Traveling supplies:
Adapter Plug for Charging the Camera and Mobile, Camera belt, Passport belt ( nice to have), Swiss army knife (option), Flashlight, Headlamp, Water bottle, Extra camera battery, Hand sanitizer, Alarm clock, Hiking poles (optional ), and Binoculars (optional).
Toiletries:
Razor, razor blades, shaving cream, aftershave toothbrush, toothpaste, dental floss, sunscreen, toilet paper, small towel, and period pads (for women).
Medication:
First Aid Medical Kit box (can be purchased in Thamel Kathmandu), Altitude Medicines (Diamox), Tylenol, aspirin, ibuprofen, Anti-diarrheic, Powerful antibiotics, and Nasal Spray or Drops.
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User Reviews & Comments
Divya Aggrawal
We did an 8D Nepal trip incl 4Dtrek to Poon hill with them. Very Well-organized, budget-friendly, and always reachable for help. We had a helpful guide, Mr. Gomboo sherpa, and a porter for the trek. Had the nicest local food along the trek with the best sunrise views on Poon hill. The day tour of Nepal was also very good. Highly recommended!
December 6, 2021