2 Nights 3 Days Shortest PoonHill Trek is relatively easy but filled with adventurous thrill and suitable for those who are reasonably fit. PoonHill lies in the Annapurna region and treks with a drive from Pokhara to Nayapul. We begin the tour walking from Thikhedhunga to Ulleri, and the next day we trek to Ghorepani through rhododendron forests, streams, jungles, and farming land. Ghorepani is a beautiful village with friendly lodges with a view of the fantastic range of Annapurna mountains. This 2 Nights 3 Days Shortest PoonHill Trek provides a spectacular sunrise view from the PoonHill station, the elevation of Poonhill is 3210 meters above sea level, and it offers incredible Himalayan views, including Annapurnas, Dhaulagiri, Nilgiri, Fishtail, and many other impressive snow-capped mountains. An early morning hike to PoonHill to see the splendid views of the Himalayan range with the sunrise view of several mountains. Hiking…
2 Nights 3 Days Shortest PoonHill Trek is relatively easy but filled with adventurous thrill and suitable for those who are reasonably fit. PoonHill lies in the Annapurna region and treks with a drive from Pokhara to Nayapul. We begin the tour walking from Thikhedhunga to Ulleri, and the next day we trek to Ghorepani through rhododendron forests, streams, jungles, and farming land. Ghorepani is a beautiful village with friendly lodges with a view of the fantastic range of Annapurna mountains. This 2 Nights 3 Days Shortest PoonHill Trek provides a spectacular sunrise view from the PoonHill station, the elevation of Poonhill is 3210 meters above sea level, and it offers incredible Himalayan views, including Annapurnas, Dhaulagiri, Nilgiri, Fishtail, and many other impressive snow-capped mountains. An early morning hike to PoonHill to see the splendid views of the Himalayan range with the sunrise view of several mountains. Hiking to Poonhill from Ghorepani is the highlight of this trek. Poonhill is one of the best viewpoints for the Annapurna mountain range.
Today, you will be greeted by our local guide and porter at the hotel or at the Pokhara airport then start the journey of 2 nights 3 days Shortest PoonHill Trek. Drive to Nayapul (48 km), 2 hours by the vehicle over the hilly ridges of Lumle/Kande. The trail starts at the bottom of a river valley and passes through a lovely birch forest. Trek alongside the river and rice terraces up to Thikedhunga (about 3/4 hours). You will take lunch at Thikhedhung and the trail crosses a stream (BhurungdiKhola) on a suspension bridge. Begin the long, steep climb to the large Magar village Ulery, perched at 2070m.
Overnight at a guest house in Ulleri
After breakfast, start another pleasant day, hiking from Ulleri Village to Ghorepani 2850m, this is the most beautiful hike of your trip. We will walk through the villages, cool and pleasant jungles crossing the quiet and beautiful streams. Our hike is also about 4 hours. Lunch will be provided somewhere at a beautiful village on the way to Ghorepani.
Overnight at Guesthouse in Ghorepani
You will visit Poon Hill to experience the glorious sunrise at one of the world’s most scenic mountain ranges, with glimpses of mountains above 8000 meters. You will wake up at about 5 am prepare to trek. It takes about 50 minutes to reach the small, flat top. You will see the sun gradually rise on the mountains— a breathtaking experience. You will see several mountain peaks, including Annapurna I, Annapurna South, Tukuche, Nilgiri, Hiunchuli, Dhaulagiri, Fishtail and Lamjung. After having breakfast at Ghorepani, you will hike down to Hile through deep pine and rhododendron forests. (Walking about 5/6 hours).
Our transport will be waiting at Hile and drive back to Pokhara.
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Accommodation: Accommodation is in twin rooms in cities unless a special request is made for a single supplement with an additional fee. Accommodation is in twin or dormitory at lodges on the trek, especially in a peak season, it is difficult to find single/twin rooms in the mountains. Our main focus is to provide clean and safe rooms to our valued guests.
Meals: Basically, every package we offer includes breakfast; lunch, and dinner are provided based on the cost we offer on the tour. In Bhutan, every package is on a full board plan that includes Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner. During the trek, we provide all meals and you will need to pay extra for drinking water and snacks.
Nepal Visa: Every traveler from any country who wanted to visit Nepal needs to obtain a Nepal Visa. A Nepal Tourist Visa can be obtained on arrival and some countries need a visa before traveling to Nepal. Make sure your passport is valid for at least 6 months from the Tour Start Date. Make sure to obtain a multi-entries Nepal Visa if you are planning cross-country tours.
Bhutan Visa Clearance: Every traveler from any country who wanted to visit Bhutan needs to obtain a Bhutan Visa Clearance before the travel to Bhutan. We obtain your Bhutan visa; you need to send your color-scanned clear passport copy. Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months from the Tour Start Date. Before flying to Bhutan, a Visa Clearance will be sent to you from your tour operator, you have to print the clearance paper and show it at the Druk Air/Bhutan Airlines counter during the Check-in. The original visa would be stamped into your passport upon arrival at the Paro airport. Learn more about Bhutan travel info.
Tibet Group Visa (TGV): Every traveler from any country who wanted to visit Tibet from Nepal needs to obtain a Tibet Group Visa (TGV) in Kathmandu through the help of a tour operator. Make sure to land in Kathmandu 3-4 working days before the travel date t process for TGV. If you are traveling from China, no TGV is required, a Chinese Visa & Permit are needed, though. Learn more about the Tibet entry procedure.
Nepal & Bhutan: Nepal and Bhutan share a climate from high mountains to low land sub-tropical plains and jungles. Both countries have similar weather and are ideal to visit at the same time of the year. March to April (spring) & October to December (autumn and early winter) are the best time to visit as the air is clean and fresh with sunny skies. January and February are colder and June, July, and August (summer) are monsoon seasons.
Tibet: The best time to visit Tibet is from April to October as the weather is warmer, fresh, and sunny skies. November to March are usually very cold, but still possible to visit if the route is not blocked by the snow, especially in the regions like Namtso, Everest Base Camp, Mount Kailash, etc.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) about Nepal Tour and Trekking Do I Need A Visa To Enter Nepal? Yes, all foreigners, Except Indians, need a Nepalese visa to enter Nepal. Most nationals can get an on-arrival visa at the TIA airport. However, it is advised to consult with your nearby Embassy or Consulate of Nepal. What do I need to get my visa? You need to have a valid passport, some… Read More »