Ghorepani Poon Hill Trek - 7 Days

Before booking Ghorepani Poon Hill Trek, make sure you read all the itinerary, facts, and trip details, including, exclude, terms and conditions. If you need any help or assistance, you can ask us at any time. Our customer service is available 24/7. For booking, you can follow the things that are listed below:

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Regarding the trekking/ day tour/ sightseeing if you have any inquiries then please let us know. We will be happy to assist you.

After you finalize the booking, fill out the application form for your chosen related package. Then, to confirm the booking, we require a digitally scanned copy of your passport and 25% of the total package to make arrangements for your trek.

Payment can be made easily. We have priced the package in US dollars for your convenience. Simply convert the dollars into your currency to proceed with the payment.

1st step: Advance Payment for the Booking
To confirm your booking you need to send 25% of the total cost of the package. We accept online transfers as well as international bank transfers. While making the payment make sure to see the details of our company bank account. You will be fully responsible for the bank charge. Additionally, please note that if any issues arise during the transfer process, we are not responsible for any discrepancies or errors.

2nd step: Settling the Remaining Balance
For settling the remaining balance you can pay after you arrive in Kathmandu. During our pre-meeting before the trek, you can pay us. We recommend you pay in Nepali currency. You can withdraw the money from the atm card/visa card at a certain charge. You can also exchange the foreign currency from banks or foreign exchange counters. The best place to exchange is in the Thamel area as in this place you can find several money exchange counters.

There is no hidden cost on this Ghorepani Poon Hill Trek package. But there are certain fees that you need to pay except what are included in the package. Let’s see in detail.

Tourist visa:

• For 15 days it will cost you 30$
• For 30 days it will cost you 50$
• For 90 days it will cost you 125$

Lunch and dinner while staying in Kathmandu and Pokhara
The cost of the meal will not be included in the package. You need to pay on your own while staying in the city area.

Drinking water:
During the entire trip, you need to pay on your own. It will not be included in the package. So we suggest you carry a reusable water bottle.

Hot/cold and alcoholic beverages:
All types of hot/cold and alcoholic beverages will not be included in the package.

Flight and Porter overweight Bag pack:
You also need to see the flight weight restriction when taking a domestic flight. If you carry more weight than what is given, you need to pay extra. As for the porter, if your backpack weighs more than 20kg, you need to pay a little extra.

Tips for Guide and Porter:
Extra fees for the use of wifi, charging, hot shower and special facilities you need to pay extra.

Even though this Ghorepani Poon Hill trek is not technical, this trek demands physical and mental fitness. You can prepare yourself 1-2 months in advance by joining the gym, doing yoga, doing cardiovascular exercise, and meditation.

Even though there is no exact requirement, this Ghorepani Poon Hill Trek demands physical fitness and good health conditions. Trekkers should have good leg strength and must be able to walk in the high altitude area for an average of 4-6 hours daily in high altitude. If you have any pre-existing medical conditions, consult with the doctor first before embarking on this trek.

There are no age restrictions for this Ghorepani Poon Hill trek. As long as you are fit and think you can walk on difficult terrain, you can join this trek.

No, the highest altitude you will be spending the night in Ghorepani Poon Hill trek is Ghorepani(2840m/9320ft) and the highest point is the Poon hill(3210m/7610ft) both of the highest places of this trek are under the tree line. So you don’t have to worry about the altitude sickness.

The maximum altitude you will reach during this Ghorepani Poon Hill trek is the Poonhill viewpoint (3210m). The chances of altitude sickness are high, only above 3000m above sea level, but we will not exceed much above at the high altitude, so it is less of a concern.

The total distance of this Ghorepani Poon Hill trek is 53km or 32 miles. Plus 62km by road from Pokhara to the starting point (Nayapul) of the trek.

• A valid passport with at least six months of validity
• Tourist visa copy( you can get an arrival visa at the Tribhuvan International Airport)
• Passport Size photos

Yes, you need the permit for Ghorepani Poon Hill Trek.

1. Annapurna Conservation Area Permit(ACCAP)
2. TIMS Card( Trekking information management system)

Since you will be trekking with Namaste Nepal, you don’t have to worry about getting the permit yourself. We will arrange it on your behalf.

Even though it is possible to trek throughout the year, the optimal time Ghorepani Poon Hill Trek is during the months of the spring(March, April, May) and the autumn(September, October, and November) seasons. During this season you can expect stable weather conditions, a clear view of the sky, moderate temperature, and less chance of rainfall.

The Ghorepani Poon Hill trek can be done in between 3 to 7 days. It depends on Fast you trek and how far you go with transportation. Now it’s possible to take a jeep to Ulleri and from Ghandruk we can drive.

Yes, every single guesthouse in Ghorepani poon hill trek has a hot shower Facility for the hot shower, every guesthouse has solar panels and a gas tankless water heater.

Yes, they have Wi-Fi in most of the guesthouses in Ghorepani poon hill trek. You might have to pay very little to get connected. It is common for the guesthouses to charge a some money for the WiFi.

Yes, you need to get good travel and rescue insurance for Ghorepani Poon Hill Trek. Your safety is our major concern, we strongly recommend you to buy comprehensive travel insurance for trekking in Nepal. Your policy should cover your trek, tour, and the extra time you will spend in Nepal. Trekking in Nepal can be really dangerous, especially in high altitudes. If you get into any emergency situation, we will be able to act fast when you have a good insurance policy. It’s easy to request emergency assistance fast.

While staying in Pokhara, the accommodation that you will be staying at is a 3-star hotel. You will get a single bed with an attached bathroom and shower facilities. During the trek we will provide a room with attach bathroom in Ghorepani and Ghandruk village. However, teahouses in Tikhedunga and Tadapani only have basic rooms with shared toilet and washing facilities. All the Accommodation for your trek is twin sharing basis. If you wish to get a single supplement it will be available in Kathmandu, Pokhara, and lower elevation of the trekking area but it might be difficult to get them in higher elevations in peak seasons.

During this Ghorepani Poon Hill Trek, you can enjoy traditional Nepali food most common “Dhal Bhat” as well as many types of International (Indian, Chinese, Italian, Continental, Tibetan, etc) foods. Breakfast and dinner we will take wherever we stay and the lunch we will take on the way to our destinations. A farewell dinner will be served during your stay in Kathmandu. Your all breakfasts (15 breakfasts), 13 lunches, and 14 dinners with seasonable fruits during the trek are included in this package.

Ghorepani Poon Hill Trek they have a safe drinking water project to avoid Plastic uses in the mountains. So they have safe drinking water which is purified by in the water purification station. Every single guesthouse and tea shop has this water where you can buy. You should have a water bottle with you to fill up. They also have boiled water or filtered water everywhere along the trekking trails. Some villages also have water purification filterer systems such as Katadyn, Kent, or similar. You can also use normal water after prepared with water purification tablets.

The average price of a one-way ticket on a domestic plane from Kathmandu to Pokhara for foreigners is between USD 100 and USD 110 per person. For Indian and Nepalese travelers, the price range is approximately NPR. 4,000 to 6,000 per person. Please visit the airline’s website to verify the current price since it may vary based on the time and circumstances.

To hire a taxi from Kathmandu to Pokhara it will cost you around 14000 to 16000.

There are various types of tourist buses available for travelers to reach Pokhara from Kathmandu. Depending upon the service and type of bus, the cost of the tourist bus varies. Let’s see the cost:

• Normal Deluxe: Costs around NPR 1200, or about 12 US dollars
• Super Deluxe: Costs NPR 1400
• AC Deluxe (Recliner Seats) Bus: Costs Rs.1700

Yes, a Night bus is also available to reach Pokhara. Night bus timing starts from around 5:30 pm to 8 pm.

Yes, you can find the local bus for Pokhara from Kathmandu inside the Gongabu bus station( New buspark). You need to purchase a ticket from the counter which is located inside the bus station. Local bus time is from early in the morning to the evening time.

A variety of road transportation options can reach Pokhara. Depending on the size of your group and the level of comfort you want during the trip, you can select the mode of transportation. Local buses, tourist buses, private taxis or jeeps, private or public Hiace, and coasters are all options.

The fastest way to reach Pokhara from Kathmandu is by taking a domestic flight from Tribhuvan International Airport(TIA). The aerial distance from Kathmandu to Pokhara is around 148 km, and you will reach Pokhara by flight in 30 min.

The luggage limit in domestic flights in Nepal depends upon the airlines that you choose to travel. It will allow you to carry 15 kg/33 lb or 25 kg/55 lb each and one hand carry of kg.

The aerial distance from Kathmandu to Pokhara is 146 km. The flight duration is about 30 minutes. It is one of the fastest and most convenient ways of reaching Pokhara.

Yes, there are various modes of road transportation available to reach Pokhara. You can choose a tourist bus, Hiace, or rent a private car, jeep, or taxi.

The road distance between Kathmandu and Pokhara is approximately 200 kilometers (about 124 miles). Traveling by bus or car normally takes around 7 to 8 hours, depending on road conditions and traffic.

Yes, the Guide and the porter service will be included in the Ghorepani Poon Hill trekking package. One porter will carry the backpack of two porters. The weight of each trekker’s backpack should be 20 kg. If it is above 20 kg, you need to pay the extra cost.

The Guide we will provide you will be certified by the Nepal Mountaineering Association of Nepal(NMA). They are well trained They are trained in first aid, mountain safety, and navigation techniques, and have many years of experience leading treks in the region. They have good knowledge of the trekking trails and cultural insight.

You don’t have to worry about the insurance for the Guide and porter. All our staff are fully insured. Their wages will already be included in the package. So you don’t have to pay any extra.

Your safety is our first priority. To make your dream adventure a success, there will be 1 professional trekking leader/guide, 1 assistance trekking guide (1 assistance trekking guide for every 10 trekkers), and support staff / Sherpa porters (1 support staff for every 2 trekkers). These arrangements will make sure that if anybody in the group gets any issue (emergency return, Altitude sickness, physical damage, sickness, etc) in the middle of the trek and can’t continue, the rest of the group can still go ahead as planned as to the destinations.

Anything can happen at any time during the trek. All of our group leaders, guides, and assistance guides are trained for first aid, High altitude risk Management, and are prepared to deal with the most common problems or injuries you may get on a trek.

In the case of any emergency, your guide will let us know immediately. Namaste Nepal Trekking & Research Hub will be there to assist you with your Rescue if needed. In a few places in this trek, like Ghorepani or Ghandruk. There are health posts that have been served by doctors and local professionals. We will help you to get there to get treatment and get back to the capital. The NNTR trekking team is ready to ensure your safety anytime during the trek, even to carry you down to a safer place.

We know that some unexpected situations can happen to anyone. During this case, you can simply message us or email us. The best thing to do is postpone the trek; however, if you wish to cancel the entire trek, 30% of the cost will be deducted from the total cost of the package.

If you need to leave your trek in the middle of the trail, we will make maximum effort to ensure your safe return to Pokhara or Kathmandu. We will assist you with your home return travel arrangements. You have to know that we will not be able to refund any money to you.

Yes here are the things that you should avoid doing;

• Don’t wear an inappropriate dress while visiting the cultural dress
• Don’t disrespect the culture of people living in Nepal
• Avoid touching any plants and animals in the national park
• Don’t use the offensive word toward other people
• Don’t take photographs of people and religious places without permission.
• Don’t smoke or drink alcohol in the public places
• Don’t throw the garbage here and there
• Don’t enter the palace which is restricted.