Poon Hill

As roads continue to expand each year, we plan to use cars for areas accessible by vehicle. This may result in higher prices compared to other companies, but please consider factors beyond just cost!

Instead of spending time walking through lowlands with limited views, we prefer that you use your time more effectively by reaching further destinations on a shorter itinerary. This way, you can experience spectacular views that you might have missed due to time constraints and still have extra time to explore Pokhara and Kathmandu.

*During the rainy season from June to September, road conditions can be poor, and the itinerary might be affected. Please contact us for more details.

*If you prefer traditional trekking itineraries, get in touch with us for a sample itinerary and quote.

Example Itinerary

2 days/1 night

3 days/2 nights

3 nights and 4 days

Additional information about the itinerary

• During the rainy season from June to September, there are many days when cars cannot travel to Ureri. In these cases, you will have to stop at Hire, and from there you will have to climb a steep hill for about an hour and a half to reach Ureri, which can be quite a tough journey for those who are not physically fit.
• The number of days you need to stay in Nepal is the number of days for trekking plus 3 nights and 4 days. However, the way you plan your trip will change depending on the international flight you take to Nepal, so please contact us for more information.
• The 3 nights and 4 days course at Poon Hill also has a route to Tatopani where you can take a hot spring bath, instead of the above route. This route is introduced in guidebooks, but there are some places where you can hardly see the Himalayas, and the route is less attractive as the road is being built due to development and the nature is being destroyed. Therefore, we have decided to go to Tadapani instead of Tatopani.
  
  If you would like a route to a hot spring, please contact us and we can introduce you to routes to “Tatopani” and “Jinu Hot Spring” below Chhomrong.
• From March to April, you can enjoy the view of Nepal’s national flower, the rhododendron, blooming all over the mountain.
• From mid- to late November, you can see Himalayan cherry blossoms, which are said to be the origins of Japanese cherry blossoms, in full bloom in various places. And beyond them are the Himalayas. It’s a view that Japanese people can’t resist.
• From January to February, the area between Ghorepani and Tadapani can become icy and slippery in areas with little sun. Light crampons or snow spikes may be required.

Minimum number of participants

From 1 person.

We do not offer shared tours with other customers, so you can walk at your own pace.

Fee

[Scheduled for October 1, 2024 to August 31, 2025]

For appointments prior to this time, please contact us for pricing.

In case of only one person participating

• Please contact us for rates for 2 or more people.
• The listed prices may be subject to change.

What is included in the price?

1. Staying at the lodge
   : You will have a private room, but toilets and showers will be shared.
2. All meals during the trek
   
   →You can choose from the menu of lodges to stay at (or lodges to use for resting).
3. Drinks during breaks
4. Hot water for drinking
5. A chartered car for use before and after the trekking
   : During the rainy season from June to September, there are many days when cars cannot travel to Ulleri. In this case, you will stop at Hire, and from there you will have to climb a steep slope for about an hour and a half to reach Ulleri, which is a very tough journey for those who are not physically fit.
6. 1 guide (salary, insurance, accommodation, and meals included)
7. Annapurna Conservation Area (National Park) Entry Permit
8. (If necessary) Altitude sickness prevention medication and pulse oximeter rental

What is not included in the price?

1. Personal expenses (charging, shower fees, etc.), luxury items (alcohol, soft drinks, desserts), bottled drinking water★
2. Your own insurance
3. Emergency rescue costs (helicopter fees, etc.)
4. Clothing and equipment rental
5. Porter
6. Tips
7. TIMS permit (no longer required since the COVID-19 outbreak)

★For information about drinking water, please see below.

Drinking water in this area

The sale of mineral water is restricted in this area, and it is not available beyond New Bridge/Tilkedhunga. Instead, you can purchase plain water (spring or river water that has been boiled and cooled) or water filtered through a special filter. Both types are sold in 1-liter plastic bottles, similar to mineral water.

You can find these types of water at nearly every lodge and rest stop during the trek. If you prefer, you can bring chlorine or bromine tablets for additional purification.

We recommend preparing these tablets in advance, as we do not provide them.

Expenses other than trekking

The above trekking fees do not include the following:

1.  Travel between Kathmandu and Pokhara
   → We can arrange tourist buses, chartered cars, or domestic flights. Domestic flight prices　　are listed on this page.
2. Hotels in Pokhara, Kathmandu　
   →The hotels we arrange are of intermediate level or higher. Our opinions on hotels　　are posted on this page.
3. Guide accompaniment fee outside the trekking period
   →In addition to trekking, a guide can also accompany you on your journey between Kathmandu and Pokhara.

About Porter

For this course, if only one person is participating, it will be treated as a plan without a porter.

As a general rule, guides will not act as porters except in emergencies, so if you do not think you will be able to carry your luggage yourself, please request an additional porter.

In Nepal, every hotel offers a free baggage storage service for luggage that is not needed for trekking. If you leave unnecessary items at the hotel, many people go without a porter for trekking of about two nights. It is a bit tricky for three nights, though.

*If there are two or more people participating, a porter will accompany you, but please let us know if you do not need one.

Please see the following page for our views on guides and porters.

>>　Our opinions on guides and porters

About Tipping

Please refer to the next page.

>>　Things to know during trekking　→ 5. Tips

Trekking during the rainy season

Please refer to the next page.

>>　Best season for trekking

Inquiry

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