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Ghorepani Poonhill Trek: 5-Day Journey Through Shamanistic Traditions and Himalayan Vistas
Embark on a 5-day journey through the stunning Himalayan vistas and immerse yourself in the shamanistic traditions of the Gurung ethnic group. Experience the rich biodiversity and enjoy a stress-free trek suitable for families with children.
Duration:
5 days
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
Drive to Nayapul (1070m/3510ft) and Trek to Ulleri(1960m/6430ft)
Nepal Social Treks and Expedition - Early in the morning after breakfast from Pokhara you will have a short ride to Nayapul passing through the beautiful landscapes. Upon reaching Nayapul you will begin your hike to Ulleri. During the hike you pass through the local villages as Birethanti, Hile,Tikhedhunga and then Ulleri.From Ulleri you can witness the magnificent views of Annapurna South and Himchuli.This village is one of the most beautiful villages of Magar communities- the locals. You can explore the small and local settlements and the daily life of people of the Magar community.
What's Included
- Necessary permits, Annapurna Conservation Area Permit and TIMS
- Insurance for all staff including guide and porters
- Accommodation in Teahouse during Trek
- Nepal Social Poonhill Trek Map
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Necessary Porters to carry all personal gear and group equipment (1 porter for 2 trekkers)
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Certified Professional Guide
- Breakfast
- Assistance for the trekking gears and the shopping for the trekking equipment if required
- First Aid Kit Comprehensive
- Transport by private vehicle
What's Not Included
- Snacks and Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
- Any tips or gratuities for the guides and porters,
- Unforeseeable Expenses incurred due to natural calamities and accidents
- Personal Trekking gear and equipment
Additional Information
The Poon Hill – Ghandruk trek is a popular easy grade trek in the Annapurna Region of the great Himalayan trail. At a maximum altitude of 3210m, the Poon Hill-Ghandruk trek is one of the best options for anyone with limited time wanting to witness the Himalayas, the culture, and tradition of an ethnic group such as the Gurung.
The inhabitants of this area of Annapurna Region are famous for their shamanistic traditions which include the consumption of wild honey from the Himalayan Honeybee which also happens to be the largest honeybee in the world. This region having a bountiful bio-diversity attracts visitors from all over the world. Traditional tea guest houses, lodges, homestays and community guest houses are found all along the way in this trek, making it rather easy than other treks. This trek is perfect for families with children as it allows them to explore without much risk and stress.
- A current Valid Passport name, number, expiry and country is required at time of booking for all participants
- Nepal Entry Visa Fees should be directly paid by the guest.
- In case of any emergencies Travel and medical insurance is not included in the package
- International Flight ticket is not included in the package.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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Micaela
Sep 2, 2024
Great experience from all points of view - For our first trek in Nepal we decided to rely on Nepal Social Trek, given the great reviews. Our trust has been repaid by great organization and maximum professionalism. They assisted us in designing the route (we cut a day because unfortunately we did not have enough days in our itinerary) and reassured us about the difficulty (we are beginners). Every effort was rewarded by a beautiful experience among terraces, forests, and a spotless sky at Poon Hill that gave us a breathtaking view of the peaks. A big thank you to Bishnu and Urgen, our carers, attentive and very professional.
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Lawrenceb107
May 15, 2024
Unforgettable trek through the Annapurna Conservation Area - My partner and I had an amazing trek with the brilliant Sandip Aryal (guide) and Prabit Gurung (porter) from Nepal Social Treks. The Poon Hill trek was perfect for us, well balanced days in a mix of high forest (with wild monkeys), mountain valleys and stunning rural villages. It was just magic to see the Annapurna range of the Himalayan mountains capped in white. Sandip and Prabit were endlessly kind, friendly, supportive and professional. Whatever we needed they facilitated including adjusting our itinerary. We stayed in wonderful mountain tea houses, which were cosy and provided delicious local and western meals to power us.
Cannot recommend highly enough!
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806veerlee
Dec 22, 2023
Amazing time - The trek was amazing, I had a really fun time. I am really thankful that we had a guide because me and my friend had a little trouble on the way and wanted to finish the hike on are own. The guides did everything they could to help. I would go again if i could.
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Curiosity537049
Nov 3, 2023
Happy day’s - The most spectacular challenging thing I haver done. Truly amazing and a MUST DO!!…. Very proud to achieve this at 66 years young!…
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Javierbarrachina2023
Aug 13, 2023
Amazing Trekking - Fantastic trekking. The landscapes, the environment, the routes. Wonderful views, every corner was something very cool and a new surprise that made you feel better and better. The waterfalls, the rivers, the lodges, the trees, the sky...a unique experience. Probably one of the best places in the world for trekking. The guide, Devendra Dulal, is great, very attentive, fun, always with an eye in case you need anything. He doesn't stop worrying, he knows the routes very well... I felt super comfortable with him and he also takes some top-notch photos and videos. The best guide.
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M4028hgchrisw
Jul 1, 2023
Poonhill trek - Great trip and well organised. Going in june was a little tough with the weather but guide planned it out nicely.
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Ulriked975
Jun 7, 2023
Pokhara and Poon Hill Trek, 9 days - I was in Nepal with my 16 year old son. The tour was perfectly organized by Nepal Social Treks and Expedition. From arrival at the airport to departure, an all-round carefree package. Good briefing at the Nepal Social Treks office. The tour with our guide Himesh and Porter Bharat was absolutely great and I would do it again anytime. On the Poonhill Trek Tour, a lot of Nepal can be seen and experienced in a very short time
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Gullideckel07
Apr 6, 2022
The name Nepal "social" says it all! - I booked the Ghorepani-Poon Hill trek and can highly recommend the hike and the agency. Everything was perfectly organized from A to Z. Basu always has an open ear for all questions, ensures a smooth running of the tour and is always responsive. My guide during the trek, Madan, was simply the best! He always made sure I was in a good mood during the trek, always took good care of me and gave me the opportunity to take a little break when things got physically more strenuous. In addition, he gave me a lot of valuable background information about the Himalayas and Nepali culture. It was very amicable. We even had a common motivational song, which we always sang together during the trek :D. ("Resham firiri" (check it out)).
All in all, it was an insanely great and unique experience. This was definitely not my last trip in Nepal. You can't go wrong with this agency and you are in good hands.
I wish you a great time in beautiful Nepal, the roof of the world.
P.S: Don't be afraid to travel and trek alone as a woman. Nepalis are really very respectful and trustworthy people. I felt safe during my whole stay!
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Iruuu93
Feb 5, 2020
Breathtaking! - I had the most amazing time on this trek! It was actually part of a longer trip that included a visit to Bhaktapur and Chitwan Park, rafting and paragliding. I don't remember being this happy and enjoying something this much in a long time. We had a great guide - Basu was incredibly friendly, funny and helpful and tought us a lot about Nepal's culture, history and traditions. We had some amazing porters who I cannot thank enough for carrying all our stuff and being so patient (I'm pretty sure some of us had waaay too many things). They were always smiling, always offering to help, even with our smaller luggage and always there to keep us safe and guide us when we were slower than the group. I felt really well looked after, and all the places they chose for us to stay in were great. I would do it all again in a blink of an eye, and would always choose to do it with Nepal Social. I'm actually planning on returning next year for Everest Base Camp. Nepal is a gorgeous country with an amazing culture, traditions and cuisines, and will forever have a special place in my heart!
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Alexn1679
Dec 23, 2019
5 day trek to Poon Hill and 3 day trek around Kathmandu Valley - I had a great time with Nepal Social Treks. Nabin was my primary contact and was very friendly and helpful. He checked in with me regularly to check that my treks were going ok and that I was happy. I felt relaxed and well looked after at all times. My Sherpa/guide Pasang was also great. He was relentlessly attentive and patient, always waiting for me to take endless photos and offering to carry anything that I was struggling with. He even sewed up my trousers when they fell apart! He found me a great place to stay every night and ensured that I was content and well fed at all times. He was fun and relaxing to be with, and I was totally at peace walking around with him for 8 days. Oh, and the scenery was AMAZING! I would not hesitate to choose this company again next time I visit Nepal.
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