Annapurna Poonhill Hot spring trekking

Ghorepani Poonhill Hot Spring trekking is an easy walking through the diverse terrain and meandering in a local village. This short trek reveals some of the best Mountain View and easily reachable from Kathmandu and Pokhara. This trek is suitable for everybody with reaching maximum height of 3210m. Visiting Poonhill is the main goal of the trek from where you will be rewarded by the spectacular view of Dhaulagiri (8,167m) and Annapurna (8,091m) Fishtail (6997m) Annapurna South, Himchuli and other popular mountain peaks. Early morning sunrise over this mountain from Poonhill is unforgettable experience in life time which illuminates the mountains of the entire range.

The trek start from Nayapul which is about 1 and half hour scenic drive from Pokhara and passes by beautiful villages, rice fields, rhododendron forest. After visiting Poonhill the trek downs to Tatopani via Shikha a beautiful village through the rhododendron village. On arrival at Tatopani ( Natural hot spring) you can visit the small pools and relax your weary muscles with a dip in one of the hot spring pool, from here waling down to Beni and drive back to Pokhara.

Annapurna Poonhill Hot spring trek highlights

Visit Pokhara Paradise on Earth, A beautiful lake city with a panorama of high Himalayas . Walking through cultivated and pasture fields above Pokhara,Excellent views of Dhaulagiri , Nilgiri, Annapurna South, Mahhapurche (Fishtail), Sun rise view at Poon hill, Exploring the scenic and magnificent beauty of the rich Nature, Visit natural hot spring at Tatopani.

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Trek Name :Annapurna Poonhill Hot Spring Trekking

Trek Duration:10 Days

Best Season:February, March, April, May, June, September, October, November are the best seasons. However, July & August are okay and trekking can be done but not so clear visibility due to rain.

Trek Grade :Easy /Fairly Moderate

Accommodation :Tea House

Group Size:Min.1 to Max 10 persons in a group

Min altitude: 1065m

Max altitude:3210 m

Mode of Travel:Drive: Car/Van/Bus to Besisahar/Pokhara and Flight: Pokhara

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Itinerary
Cost Include / Exclude
Departure Dates

Annapurna Poonhill Hot Spring Trek itinerary details:

Day 01: Meet at Kathmandu Airport and transfer to hotel

Day 02: Sight-seeing of Kathmandu: Leave for full day sightseeing in Kathmandu valley includes the Hindu temple complex at Pashupatinath (a UNESCO World Heritage site) & the biggest Buddhist Stupa at Boudhanath. Also visit Monkey Temple the Swyambhunath (2000 years old temple) and visit Patan city of fine arts. Back to hotel and stay.

Day 03: Drive to- Pokhara stay overnight,hotel

Day 04: Pokhara to Tikhedhunga- One hour drive to Nayapul walk through the lust, green Modiriver valley. Past waterfalls with plunge pools that invite you to swim.

Day 05: Tikhedhunga to Ghorepani: A gentle climb through pasture and cultivated fields as you climb up you walk up besides the cascading river through refreshingly cool oak and rhododendron forest.

Day 06: Ghorepani to Tatopani: Being of the early morning 5:30 AM wake up and start to you journey climb to Poon Hill (3195m) around 1 hr. to provides better unobstructed views and sunrise over the high Himalayas. You can see a lots of White Mountain peaks from Poon Hill. After sunrise, you’ll return to our camp and time for breakfast. Ghorepani means "horse water" and it is no doubt a welcome watering stop for the teams of horses, mules and ponies that carry loads between Pokhara and Jomsom. From Ghorepani the trail downhill trail follows the Jomsom route. Across the rhododendron forest, we pass some small villages and walk along side the Ghara Khola. In Tatopani (Hot Spring) there is natural hot water springs - time for a "Scrub-up".

Day 07: Tatopani to Pokhara: After working 3 hour you will get a van to get in to Galesor from there it will be one hour drive to Beni after here you will get a bus to Pokhara.

Day 08: Free day in Pokhara go for sight seeing of Pokhara valley.Early in the morning we can take a taxi to the Sarangkot hill for viewing sunrise and spectacular snowcapped mountain ranges. After lunch back to Pokhara and visit Devis fall, Tibetan refugee camp, Cave and boating in the lake…

Day 09: Pokhara to Kathmandu: Drive back or fly out to Kathmandu . Evening join Cultural show programme with Nepali dinner.

Day 10: Final departure, transfer to airport

Cost Include:

Airport / Hotel / Airport pick up & drop by private car/van depends on group size.
3 night hotel in Kathmandu on a twin sharing bed and breakfast basis.
Guided Kathmandu Valley Sightseeing tour with English speaking Tour guide, and transport by private car / van depends on group size.
2 night hotel in Pokhara on a twin sharing bed and breakfast basis.
Annapurna Conservation Area Trekking Permit.
TIMS Trekking Permit (Trekking Information Management System) Card for the Annapurna Trek.
Full board meals during the trekking (Meals are choices from Menu) Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner).
Twin sharing Lodges, Guesthouses accommodation during the trekking.
An Experienced & Professional Government license holder Trekking guide trained in wilderness first aid.
Trekking porter carry all personal gear and group equipment( 1 porter for 2 person basis)
Food, accommodation, salary, local tax, all trekking equipment and medicine for all trekking staff.
Proper Insurance for all trekking staff including porter.
Above Himalaya’s duffle bag if necessary.
Group medical supplies (first aid kit will be available).
All necessary paper works, office Service charge and all Government Taxes
Comprehensive pre-departure information and trip dossiers
Above the Himalaya Special Gifts (T shirt, Pashmina shawl, Trekking certificates and others)
Pokhara to treks start point Tikhedhunga and trek finish point Galeshwor to Pokhara transport by private car/van depends on group size.

Kathmandu to Pokhara and back to Kathmandu transport by tourist bus. (if you want to take a flight or want to travel by private car is available, by adding extra cost)
Welcome/Fare well Nepali Culture Dinner in Kathmandu

Cost Exclude:

Lunch and Dinner in Kathmandu and Pokhara ranges from US $ 12- US$ 14 per day.
Nepal entry Visa Fee (You can obtain a visa easily upon your arrival at Nepal’s Airport in Kathmandu).
International/Domestic Airfare and Airport Tax, Sightseeing entry fee for the city tour.
Any kind of drinks, hot and cold, hot water, hot shower, alcoholic and soft drinks.
Dessert, chocolates, personal shopping, laundry, phone call, internet, Camera battery charging.
Personal trekking equipment, travel and medical insurance & helicopter rescue, personal expenses.
Tips and Gratitude (Tipping is expected, but it is not mandatory)
Any others expenses which are not mentioned on price Includes section

No Fixed Departure Date Available

Price For The Trip:

The total cost for the trek or tour you decide you want to do will depend on several different factors. The type of accommodation you prefer in Kathmandu and/or Pokhara will make a difference to the overall cost (budget to 5 star accommodation) The mode of transport you prefer will also affect the cost of your package, for example prices vary greatly between flying versus private car/van, tourist or local buses. The number of guides and/or porters required will also affect the total cost of your trek. For these reasons the same trek/tour can vary in price quite substantially.

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