11 days Ghorepani Poon Hill Trek cost/departure dates 2022, 2023

11 days Ghorepani Poon Hill Trek to Kathmandu, Chitwan, Pokhara and  Poon Hill trek is a perfect holidays. Chitwan National Park is one of the few remaining undisturbed vestiges of the 'Terai' region, which formerly extends over the foothills of India and Nepal. It has a particularly rich flora and fauna. One of the last populations of single-horned Asiatic rhinoceros lives in the park, which is also one of the last refuges of the Bengal tiger. The spectacular landscape, covers with lush vegetation and the Himalayas as the backdrop makes the Chitwan National Park an area of exceptional natural beauty. The forested hills and changing river landscapes serve to make Chitwan one of the most stunning and attractive parts of Nepal for wildlife jungle and elephant safari tour.

Chitwan is the most visited tourist destinations of Nepal. Chitwan National Park is an outstanding example of biological evolution. This is the last major surviving example of the natural ecosystems of the Terai and has witnessed minimal human impacts from the traditional resource dependency of people, particularly the aboriginal Tharu community living in and around the park.

Chitwan National Park is home for the one horned rhinoceros and the Bengal Tiger, and also the park harbors 31% of mammals, 61% of birds, 34% of amphibians and reptiles, and 65% of fishes recorded in Nepal. Additionally, the park is famous for having one of the highest concentrations of birds in the world over 350 species and recognizes as one of the worlds’ biodiversity hot spots. Poon Hill of Nepal is one of the most popular and easiest treks in the Annapurna region. This short trek well suites for people short for time trekking the Annapurna Circuit and Everest Base Camp Trek. This is the best treks in Nepal if you are looking for an shorter, easier trekking holiday.

Poon Hill is an altitude of 3200m, just above Ghorepani and beneath the greatest Himalayan Range. Ghorepani Poon  Hill region is famous for a fascinating traditional villages, ethnic communities, rhododendron forests and magnificent 360-degree views of more than ten snow capped mountains. It is the easiest and shortest trek that doesn't require any previous trekking experience. It is possible to trek Poon Hill any time of the year. The Poonhill Trek starts from Nayapul near Pokhara, and takes 3-5 days walking at a moderate pace.

Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu( 1,300 m)
Arrive at Kathmandu Airport. You will pick up and transfer to your hotel. Overnight at Kathmandu.
Day 02: Kathmandu Sightseeing
Breakfast and you will visiting an important heritage and historical sites in Kathmandu city tour with good speaking english guide. That is Monkey temple, Pashupatinath temple, Boudhanath stupa and Kathmandu durbar square. Spend night in Kathmandu hotel.
Day 03: Kathmandu  to Chitwan ( 415 m, 175 km, 5-6 hours drive)
You will drive to Chitwan by tourist bus takes about five to six hours. Chitwan is a paradise home to the Chitwan national park. It is famous for the royal Bengal tiger and the one horned rhinoceros. On the first day you will have village walk and evening sunset view plan. Spend night in Kathmandu hotel.
Day 04: Chitwan Wildlife Tour
Breakfast and you will enjoy jungle excursion and other wildlife activities like elephant back safari, jungle hiking, canoe ride in Chitwan national park. Your trip will end with Tharu cultural show and dance program. Spend night in Chitwan hotel.
Day 05: Drive to Pokhara (900 m, 125 km, 5 to 6 hours)
After breakfast you will board to Pokhara. The journey takes about five to six hours. Pokhara is a city of natural beauty. If you have willing time, you can go boating at the nearby Phewa lake. Spend night in Pokhara hotel.
Day 06: Drive to Nayapul (1070 m, 60 km, 1 hours) and trek to Tikhedhunga (1,480 m, 7km, 3-4 hours)
Breakfast and drive to Nayapul. It takes about one hour in a private vehicle. And you will start the trek from Nayapul. The route is gentle slow ascending up to Birethanti and steeply up from there by passing modi river.  Stay overnight at Tikhedhunga.
Day 07: Trek to Ghorepani (2,474 m, 17 km, 7-8 hours)
Breakfast and you will follow the ascending trail to Ghorepani through passing the dense rhododendron forests. You will viewing the  wonderful himalayan Machhapuchhre (Fishtail), Annapurna and Himchuli mountains at Ulleri. Stay overnight at Ghorepani.
Day 08: Hike to Poon Hill (3210m, 2 hours) and trek to Tadapani (2630m, 15km, 4-5 hours)
Early morning wake up and head for Poon Hill for sunrise view . The view of the sun rising includes range of mountains Dhaulagiri, Annapurna I, Annapurna II, Annapurna III, Annapurna IV, Annapurna South, Nilgiri, Tukuche and others. Back to lodge then continue trekking to Tadapani. Stay overnight at Tadapani.
Day 09: Tadapani to Kimche (1070 m, 12km, 4-5 hours) and drive to Pokhara- (45 km, 2 hours)
Normally you will complete and cover your trekking within a single day. Ghandruk village is a large settlement of the Gurung people and famous for the mountain view. After that you will trek to Kimche within an hour from Ghandruk then back to Pokhara.
Day 10: Drive back to Kathmandu (200km, 6-7 hours drive)
You will back to Kathmandu from Pokhara tourist bus. It takes approx.  six to seven hours with viewing the beautiful hills and rivers along the way. Or you also have the option of travelling by air. It take only 30 minutes.
Day 11: Kathmandu Airport
Breakfast and free day on your own walking around Thamel for the last minute shopping. Transfer to airport to get your flight back to home. You will depart from Nepal with lots of great memorable journey. 

Cost Includes

• Airport pick and departure transfer
• Twin sharing standard hotel accommodation with breakfast in Kathmandu and Pokhara
• Kathmandu guided tour on private car with tour guide
• Kathmandu/Chitwan/Pokhara/Kathmandu by tourist bus transfer
• 2/3 days Chitwan tour package includes accommodation, meals-breakfast, lunch and dinner and all the jungle safari activities like village walk, jungle walk, tharu cultural dance, canoe ride, elephant back safari with nature guide, but the jeep safari excludes from the package.
• All the necessary trekking permit -ACAP and TIMS card
• English speaking guide during the trek and all his expenses like meals, transfer, accommodation, salary and  insurance.
• All the teahouse accommodation during the trek
• 3 times meals-breakfast, lunch and dinner during trek
• All the government taxes and company service charge

• Lunch and dinner in Kathmandu and Pokhara
• Entrance feel while Kathmandu sightseeing tour
• Private car and flight cost Kathmandu/Chitwan/Pokhara/Kathmandu
• Travel Insurance in case of emergency for  helicopter rescue and other medication
• Porter to carry your luggage during trekking
• Expenses of personal nature like hot shower, wifi, cost for camera battery charging
• Any kind of drinks like coke, fanta, beer, whisky, bottle of mineral water, tea or coffee and hot water
• Tips for guide and porter
• All the cost not mention on above cost includes