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Annapurna Punhill Trek
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Annapurna Punhill Trek
Annapurna is one of the popular trekking routes in the Annapurna region. The trail takes you through beautiful Modi khola valley up to Poon-hill, at the foothill of the Annapurna massif. Poon Hill is a viewpoint to see the Annapurna peaks including Machhapuchchhre (Mt. Fishtail), Mt. Dhaulagiri to the north and the transcendental valley to the south. The region is dominated by the Gurungs and Magars, both are ethnic groups of Nepal. While descending on the way back to Pokhara, we pass through the paved courtyards of Ghandruk village, another popular traditional village of Gurungs and there we can experience their age old tradition and culture and interact with the local people.
You may see different colors of rhododendron flowers if you are trekking in March to May. Once you reach to Upper Ghorepani Deurali you will observe beautiful matchless panoramic Mountain View. On the second night we stay at Ghorepani, at altitude of 2855 meters. Most trekkers rise before down and hike up to Poon Hill (3210m) for early morning pleasure trek. The spectacular panorama stretches from Dhaulagiri I (8167m), Tukche peak (6920m), Nilgiri (6940m), Annapurna South (7219m), Annapurna I (8091m), Hiunchuli (6441m), Machhapuchhre (6997m) and the Lamjung Himal and Manaslu to Far East.
Review by Monika and Jenny Roll
TIME TO SAY THANK YOU
Im Oktober 2015 durften wir das wundervolle Nepal kennenlernen.
Suman, seine Freunde und Familie haben unsere Reise zu einem unvergesslichem Abenteuer gemacht.
Die fein abgestimmte Organisation und Planung vor der Reise sowie auch vor Ort, hat uns in dieser kurzen Zeit das Maximale erleben lassen. Stets war Suman um uns bemüht, um uns immer ein sicheres Gefühl zu geben.
Auch möchten wir ihm danken, dass wir viel über die Kultur lernen konnten und mit seiner Familie an einer Zeremonie teilnehmen durften.
Suman und sein Trekking Guide Basu vermittelten immer ein familiäres Miteinander in der Gruppe.
Bei unserer Tour im Anapurna Gebiet führten sie uns zu den beeindruckendsten Orten von Pokhara bis Poon Hill. Jeder Tag war sogleich ein neues Abenteuer, sowie auch Balsam für die Seele.
Auf all unseren Wegen konnten wir die Herzlichkeit der Bewohner in den Bergen an jedem Ort spüren und wurden immer willkommen geheißen.
Die Verbundenheit von Natur und Kultur hat uns so überwältigt, dass wir schon neue Planungen mit Suman und seinem Team angehen.
Namaste von Moni & Jenny
Aus Mainz, Germany
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Day to Day Itinerary
Day 1
Arrival in Kathmandu. Trip briefing. Welcome dinner with culture dance.
Day 2
Morning city tours for half day. After lunch afternoon free.
Day 3
We drive to Pokhara on a scenic highway. Duration 6 – 7 hours.
Day 4
After breakfast we drive to Kande ( trek starting point) for 2 hours and start trekking to ABC, Australian base camp. View of the peaks is magnificient from this point. We arrive here at lunch time and have afternoon free to relax and enjoy the view.
Day 5
Trek to Landrung – It takes about 5 to 6 hours on this day, but another lovely trekking day with lots of villages and forest on the way.
Day 6
Trek to Gandrung is just half a day. We reach this lovely village at lunch time 3 to 4 hours. After lunch we have plenty of time to explore this old village and experience its culture and the way of life. Lovely view of the mountains.
Day 7
Trekking through thick rhododrendon forest and small creeks it is another nice trekking day. Langur monkeys can be spotted along the forest way.
Day 8
Trek to Gorepani – 6 hours. It is full day walk but worth it. As we approach Gorepani Mt. Daulagiri (9167 mtr) and more peaks can be seen in the distance.
Day 9
On this day we wake up very early morning to view the sunrise at Poonhill 3210 mtr. The panoramic 180° view from this point is beautiful and the deepest gorge in the world. Then after breakfast we head down all the way to Hille. another nice spot to spend the night.
Day 10
Trek to Nayapool and drive to Pokhara. We arrive in the afternoon, so after lunch we can explore Pokhara or just relax by the lake side.
Day 11
Drive back to Kathmandu
Day 12
International Departure.
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Cost Includes:
- Arrival / Departure by private vehicle
- Welcome dinner with culture dance
- Accommodation in Kathmandu Hotel on BB basis.
- Twin sharing rooms on treks on full board basis –all meals
- City tours with qualified tour officer
- English speaking Tour and Trekking Guide
- Entrance Fees for city tours and National parks
- TIMS –Permits – (Trekkers Information Management System)
- Tourist Coach
- Sight Seeing
- Sleeping bags
- First-aid medical kit for trekking
- Porters
- Insurance for Porters and Guide
Cost does not include:
- Visas
- International airport taxes
- Transfers outside of the tour program
- All optional additional tours and activities during free time
- Item of personal natures e.g; food and beverages, laundry, souvenirs etc.,
- Tips
- Travel insurance
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Trip Facts
Plenty of flora and fauna. Hot spring. Interaction with different ethnic tribes. Meeting the famous Ex-Gurkhas. Magnificient views of Annapurnas and surrounding peaks. Poonhill sunrise to view panorama range of Annapurna, Dhaulagiri, Manaslu, Lamjung ranges and more.
Trip Destination Annapurna Poonhill Total Duration 12 Days Trek Duration 8 Days Grade Moderate Group Size Min – 2 Best Season Autumn and Spring Max. Altitude 3210m Accommodation Teahouse and Lodge Transportation Tourist Bus and Car
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