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I visited Nepal in September 2006 for the purpose of trekking in the Annapurna Sanctuary area. I was introduced to Clan Treks and Bishwa Chapagain by a mutual friend from the United Kingdom.

The level of service I received from Clan Treks was second to none, in fact a close friendship has developed as a result of the 10 days we spend trekking in the Sanctuary...

Ian Harries Grantham,
Lincolnshire , UK

Ghorepani - Poonhill Trekking

Ghorepani – Poonhill trek, also known as a small Annapurna Circuit, is genuinely best of the best treks in Nepal. After the lookout of Poonhill (3,195 m) and the other spectacular mountain sceneries there is an opportunity to pass through the villages inhabited by the local tribal groups particularly Magars, Gurungs, Thakuris. Close-up views of some of the highest and most beautiful mountains can be witnessed along the trek makes your dream of seeing the Shangri -La of natural beauties in your each & every footsteps come true.

Ghorepani / Poonhill trekking - starts from Pokhara through beautiful Rhododendron (Nepal's national flower) forests, Green hills, lovely views on Mt. Dhaulagiri, Nilgiri North and South, Himchuli, Gongapurna, Fish -Tail Mountain, Annapurna South, Annapurna I, II, III, IV Mardi Himal and Lamjung Himal.

One of the remarkable attractions of this trek is an early morning pilgrimage to the Poon Hill for a spectacular sunrise view over the Himalayas, where the mountains stretch as far as the eye can see North towards Tibet west in the direction of the Mt. Dhaulagiri and east with superb views of the Annapurna mountain. The trek offers the spectacular mountain scenery along with charming villages inhabited particularly by the Gurungs & Magars, dense rhododendron forests, resplendent with worth-seeing birds and deep sub-tropical valleys, all set below the Annapurna with the picturesque peak of Machhapuchhare (Fishtail Peak) dominating the skyline. Not a difficult trek, nevertheless it helps if you have a reasonable degree of fitness.

Summary of Ghorepani - Poonhill Trekking

1 Day Kathmandu City Tour / Leisure
8 Days Trek through Modi - Khola Valley and its magnificent scenic routes
1 Day Pokhara Valley – The Magical Land
1 Day Leisure in Kathmandu

Fact of Annapurna Ghorepani - Poonhill Trekking

	Title:	Ghorepani / Poonhill Trekking
	Category:	Leisure/Adventure
	Grade:	Minimal
	Total Days:	13 Days
	Group Size:	2 to 15 Pax
	Departure Date:	Everyday During the Season
	Maximum Elevation:	3200m (10240ft.)
	Transportation:	Drive Only
	Accommodation:	Lodge Trekking
	Trekking Hours:	Approximately 4 to 6 hrs. Each Day.
	Best Season:	Sep. to Nov. / March to May
	Trip cost:	USD 790.00

Day to Day Outline Itinerary

Day 01.	Arrive at Kathmandu. Traditional Nepali Dinner
Day 02.	City Tour and freelancing
Day 03.	Drive to Pokhara
Day 04.	Trek to Tikedunga
Day 05.	Trek to Ghorepani
Day 06.	Trek to Tadapani
Day 07.	Trek to Chomrong
Day 08.	Trek to Pothana
Day 09.	Trek to Pokhara
Day 10.	Pokhara City tour
Day 11.	Drive to Kathmandu
Day 12.	Free Day in Kathmandu, Traditional Nepali Dinner
Day 13.	Departure

Day to Day Detail Itinerary

Day 01.	ARRIVE IN KATHMANDU: Pick up from the airport, transfer to hotel. While in Kathmandu fascinating Buddhist and Hindu temples and shrines reflecting ancient local traditions are highlighted on our guided tour. There's time to explore the city's scores of charms on your own too. In the evening delicious traditional Nepali welcome dinner will be awaiting you.
Day 02.	KATHMANDU CITY TOUR: Which is the oldest of the three major cities in Kathmandu Valley - famous for its Buddhist monuments and Hindu temples, and you can catch the traditional artisans working with wood, stones and metals. Pashupatinath: It is one of the most known holy places for Hindu pilgrims in Kathmandu valley. The whole vicinity of Pashupatinath is densed with ages old pagoda model temples with golden plated roofs and the gorgeous woodcarvings on the doors and windows. To the south of the temple, the holy Bagmati river flows down sweeping the burnt dust of dead bodies produced from the cremation on its side. A small green holy wood forest breeze maintains the site cool all the time. Kathmandu Durbar Square: Around the square there are some temples stood upright piercing the sky canopy and through the thousands of pigeon they spread the message of peace. Kumari temple is one of the most important parts of the square site where the ‘Living Goddess’ resides. Apart from those temples, a museum will be waiting for its visitors with an opportunity to unravel the treasures unabashedly. To visit this site is to know the historical facts of Nepal. Soyambhunath: It is also known as ‘Monkey Temple’. The wide area of Soyambhunath is a hillock surrounded by small forest with some golden temples of Lord Buddha at the western gate and a main temple at the top of the hill. The most interesting thing with Soyambhunath is the nice view of Kathmandu valley to be seen from the top of the hill. Various kinds and sizes of monkeys are seen guarding the hillock. A lot of monasteries with big prayer wheels are the main attraction for the visitors. Boudhanath: It is one of the nice places to visit in Kathmandu valley, which has the biggest stupa. When someone enters the gate the holy prayer to sense peace is heard all around. All the Buddhists want to visit Boudhanath to feel the real sense of Buddhism. Boudhanath Stupa - one of biggest stupas in the valley, has been built on 17th Century.
Day 03.	KATHMANDU – POKHARA: After breakfast, transfer to Pokhara for a 6 hours journey and you’ll experience one of the most beautiful drive passing through villages, streams, rivers and paddy fields. The Annapurna and famous "Fishtail" mountain peak of Machapuchhare tower over the tropical setting of Pokhara and you spend there will be the scenic highlight of your trip. You're free in Pokhara Valley also called "Magic Land" or Dreamland" of Nepal, to explore the various interesting place as your own like boating in Fewa lake over looking the region of Annapurna range of Himalayas.
Day 04.	POKHARA – NAYAPUL - TIKEDHUNGA (1540m): After breakfast drive to Nayapul (42km) for 2 hrs via large village of Lumle. The trail follows the main street of Birethanti, going through bamboo forests and passing by a large waterfall and swimming hole going beyond a pasture used by pony caravans. On reaching Tikedhunga after the lunch climb steadily up the side of the valley to observe typical Nepali villages, beautiful landscape, terraced fields, and much of the nature’s best. Along the way, various hamlets offer ample camping possibilities.
Day 05.	TIKEDHUNGA - GHOREPANI (2750m): After the breakfast, the trail crosses a stream on a suspension bridge near the campsite at Tikedhunga. The trail ascends a steep stone staircase to the large Magar village Ulleri at 2070m. Just Above the village where the trail climbs gently through pastures and cultivated fields. There are magnificent rhododendron and oak forests. The trail crosses through a dense forest and some of the small streams gushing ahead. In the winter the trail is covered with snow. Upon stopping for a while at Nangethanti, you will get a great view to the south hill with Rhododendron forest.
Day 06.	GHOREPANI – TADAPANI (2590m): In the very beginning of the day you will set for the great Poon Hill (3210m) for magnificent and unobstructed mountain view, the sunrise view and much more. After the sunrise, you’ll get back to our camp and it is time for breakfast. From Ghorepani the trail climbs south on muddy path through the deep forests. It finally emerges on a grassy knoll, which offers good mountain views, the entire green southern hill, including panoramic view of the Annapurna family. Various kinds of birds and wildlife including common langur can be seen. Other very exciting parts of this area are the trails, ridge hides, the steep mountains, sometimes very treacherous on a narrow path alongside the stream, as the descent continues. The streams have some clear pools alongside the trail and finally become a series of waterfall over a jumble of boulders. The steep descents become gentler on the way to reach Tadapani.
Day 07.	TADAPANI – CHOMRONG (2170m): From Tadapani, the trails drop down the rhododendron and oak forests offering good views of snow-capped mountains along the trails to Chomrong. It takes approximately 5 hours. Chomrong is a famous elongated Gurung Village, which is situated on the top of the hill having highest permanent settlement in the valley. This is also a gateway to the Annapurna Base Camp. Across the valley, Chomrong eagerly welcomes trekkers and visitors throughout the year for mind-blowing sceneries of the Annapurna South, Fishtail, Himchuli and Annapurna III, which seem to tower above the village.
Day 08.	CHOMRONG – POTHANA (1900m): The trail goes down for few hours. Upon crossing the Modi River you will find deep forest on the way to Landruk. In the afternoon the trek becomes yet more interesting as we start walking through the ridge with local village having eye-catching terraced farming lands with additional opportunity to witness unique traditional and cultural displays. At the end of the day the trail goes up slowly by green forest landscape. Climb up to Deurali along the high pass from where you can view Mt. Dhaulagiri and Pokhara valley view mutually.
Day 09.	POTHANA – POKHARA: On this eventual day of the trek from Pothana at an elevation of 1900m, you will go all the way downhill through Dhampus village to Phedi. The forest encountered in between Pothana and Dhampus is so overgrazed that it looks like a manicured municipal park. On the way back you will still have opportunity of the entire Annapurna range and its magnificence. The trail goes down steeply to the ridge at Phedi at 1080m. It takes approx. 3 hours to catch our vehicles and drive to Pokhara.
Day 10.	POKHARA CITY TOUR: After breakfast, our city guide leads the tour to Pokhara valley. We’ve sightseeing around the Pokhara valley to explore the various interesting places like David Falls, Mountain Museum, Barahi Temple, Bindhabasini Temple and many interesting Caves including Mahandra Cave. Boating in Fewa Lake viewing the Mt. Fishtail along with the members of Mt. Annapurna is an exciting and fascinating lifetime experience. This city is really blessed with natural jewels and is regarded as a Shangri-La for nature’s lovers. Every nook and cranny of this place is worth visiting.
Day 11.	POKHARA – KATHMANDU: Early in the morning you will be driven to Kathmandu (200km) which is approximately a 6-hour drive from Pokhara. Arriving in Kathmandu you will be free so that you can go for shopping and picking up some last minute souvenirs. In the evening Traditional Nepali Dinner will be awaiting you.
Day 12.	FREE DAY IN KATHMANDU: After the breakfast, you are free on your own in Kathmandu. Afterwards you will be served wholeheartedly with Traditional Nepali Dinner.
Day 13.	DEPARTURE: After breakfast is leisure for you until time to leave the international airport for your final destination.

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Trekking Season for Ghorepani / Poonhill Trek

Autumn (Sept, Oct, Nov & Dec.) or Spring (March, April & May) are the best seasons for attempting Ghorepani / Poonhill Trek and December, Jan & Feb are consider as a good Trekking months. The weather is sunny and warm, although the nights are cold and temperatures can fall to freezing. Weather can change rapidly and be unpredictable. Please note that when climbing to Ghorepani / Poonhill, you will be moving from warmer climates at low levels to conditions of well below freezing. Be prepared for all eventualities! Summer (June, July & August) is okay and trekking can be done but not so clear visibility and raining Too..

Equipments Check List for Ghorepani / Poonhill Trek

The following basic equipments checklist should help you with your packing before you traveling. Please remember that you should always try to keep the weight of your equipments to a minimum while you are in the Trekking. At the start of the trek your packed trek bag should weigh not more then 20 kg.

01. Sunglasses with UV protection
02. Sun hat / scarf
03. Light balaclava or warm fleece hat
04. T-shirts
05. Light and expedition weight thermal tops
06. Fleece jacket or pullover
07. Fleece Wind-Stopper jacket (optional)
08. Waterproof (preferably breathable fabric) shell jacket
09. Down jacket
10. Water bottle
11. Small wash towel
12. Underwear’s
13. Hiking shorts
14. Lightweight cotton long pants
15. Fleece or wool pants
16. Waterproof (preferably breathable fabric) shell pants
17. Thin, lightweight inner socks
18. Thick, warm wool hiking socks
19. Hiking boots with spare laces
20. Camp shoes (sneakers and/or sandals)
21. Sleeping bag rated to zero degrees F
22. Headlamp with spare bulbs and batteries
23. Basic First Aid Kit (see Health and Medicinal)
24. Daypack (approximately 2500 to 3000 cubic inches)
25. Toiletries

Trip Cost Includes

English Speaking Tour / Trekking guide (First Aid and Eco trained)
All Local Transport, Airport pickup and drop
Accommodation During the Trekking
Deluxe Hotels in Kathmandu with B/B plan
Insurance for Trekking Crews
National Park fee and Trekking Permit
Breakfast and Dinner During the Trekking
Sightseeing at Kathmandu Valley, Each Place with all Entrance Fees
Necessary Sherpa Porter, Mule, Yak during the trekking
Each Sherpa (Asst. Guide) for Each Group
Travel & Rescue arrangements
Down Jackets and sleeping bag
Clan Treks Kit Bag
All Government and Local Taxes if Necessary
Welcome & farewell Dinner

Trip Cost Excludes

Your Personnel Equipments / Travel & Rescue Insurance
Your Visa Fee for Nepal / International Airfare To / From Home City
Lunch During The Trekking
Emergency rescue evacuation
Cost arising from outside the control of Clan Treks
Your Personal Expenses, Telephone, Laundry, Bar Bills & Extra Porters
Tips for the trekking Crews

Pre - Meeting Before Trip

Prior to all our expeditions and treks, we host a Pre-Trip meeting here in Kathmandu on the 2nd day of your itinerary starts in the morning during the breakfast and introduced your trek Leader mean time and it will provide an opportunity for individuals to ask questions about the your trek and to introduce you to other team members.

Accommodation in Kathmandu and Pokhara

Accommodations are included in the trip cost and Clan Treks has chosen accommodation options based on the following criteria; standard of hygiene, standard of service, location, food standards and cost. There are two styles of accommodation and this depends on the itinerary you choose. During the Ghorepani / Poonhill Trek you will spend seven nights at 3 -star in Kathmandu or Pokhara and five nights at the locally best available guest houses / lodges in your trekking route. All accommodation is based on twin share, and will provide you single supplement if there is different sex; at no extra charge.

Meals During Ghorepani / Poonhill Trekking

All Meal will be provided during the spent on trekking, accept Lunch during the day. There are (Nepali, Sherpa, Tibetan, Continental, Italian and Indian cusion) a day will be provided from the teahouse / lodge as they have few different items in a menu Card. Each day dinner and breakfast are used to take in the same lodge you spend the night. Lunch will be taken on the way to destination.

Trekking Staff:

The Guide is in overall charge of your trip and of looking after you. This is the person you should go to with all problems, concerns and questions. All our guides are highly trained in all aspects of trekking, conservation, and high altitude medicine, first aid and emergency procedures. They are professionals selected for their knowledge and passion for Nepal and its peoples. Remember the trekking guides are local citizens and their English may be basic and limited to trek related topics while the city guide have the excellent English with the broad knowledge of the destination involved. Porters transport your luggage – one porter between every two trekkers.

Clan Treks currently train all their Guides in the following courses and your trek leader will be one of the fully train Trek Leader.

Intensive Wilderness First Aid KEEP (Kathmandu Environmental Educational Project)
Trekking Guide Training - Nepal Government's Ministry of Tourism & Civil Aviation department of Hotel Management & Tourism Training Centre of Nepal.
Eco Trekking Workshop & Adventure Meet TAAN (Trekking Agents Association Of Nepal)
English Language
Conservation & Biodiversity
Rock & Ice Climbing & Mountaineering (optional) Nepal Mountaineering Association

Acceptance of risk:

The Client acknowledges that the nature of the tour is adventurous and may involve a significant amount of personal risk. The Client hereby assumes all such risk and does hereby release the Company from all claims and causes of action arising from any damages of injuries or death resulting from these inherent risks.

INSURANCE:

It is mandatory that all Clients obtain travel insurance with a minimum coverage of US$ 50,000 while travelling with the Company and this insurance must cover personal injury, medical expenses, repatriation expenses and emergency evacuation expenses. It is strongly recommended the coverage be extended to include cancellation, curtailment, loss of belongings and all other expenses, which might arise as a result of loss, damage, injury, delay or inconvenience occurring to the Client. The Company shall have no liability for loss, theft of or damage to baggage or personal effects

Climate:

Nepal has a generally temperate climate, however altitude makes distinct variations.

The monsoon sweeps up from India each summer, making mid June to mid September humid and wet. The three other distinct seasons are all suitable for trekking and each has its own advantages. Changing global weather patterns have had their effect on the Himalayan climate making mountain weather notoriously changeable. Always be prepared for a change in conditions and note that if severe or dangerous weather conditions occur your guide’s decision on any course of action is final.

Autumn (September – November): This season offers excellent weather and tantalizing mountain views.

Winter (December – February): This season is noted for occasional snowfall only at higher elevation. Hence it is ideal for trekking at lower elevations, generally below 3000 meters.

Spring (March – May): Different varieties of wild flowers, specially the rhododendrons make the hillside above 5000 meters a haunting paradise during this season. It is mildly warm at lower elevations and at higher elevation over 4000 meters the mountain views are excellent and temperature is quite moderate.

Summer (June – August): Summer months, continues up to mid September making travel wet and warm. These times are blessed for the keen botanist as the higher valleys and meadows blossom with flowers and lush vegetation. It is recommended to carry insect repellent when trekking during summer months.

Health:

There are no specific health requirements for entry into Nepal. Nevertheless, preventive measures such as a thorough medical check up can save you from unexpected hazards. Nepal does not require any particular inoculation but Cholera, Meningitis, Tetanus and Diphtheria, Typhoid and Gamma Globulin are some of the vaccinations that should be considered for your trip. Since the remote places of Nepal are not supplied with necessities that are essential for modern medical facilities, it is imperative to make a comprehensive First Aid Box consisting of basic drugs and accessories as part of the paraphernalia for your trip. Modern dentistry is unknown in the hills of Nepal, so it is advised to have a checkup before departure from home. Tooth fillings sometimes loosen in cold temperature and at high altitudes, so it is recommended having them checked

Altitude Sickness:

Altitude sickness often known as Acute Mountain Sickness (AMS) is particularly an important medical consideration while trekking in Nepal. Altitude sickness means the effect of altitude on those who ascend too rapidly to elevation above 3000 meters. The initial symptoms of AMS are as follows:

Nausea, Vomiting
Lose of appetite
Insomnia/Sleeplessness
Persistent Headache
Dizziness, Light headiness, Confusion
isorientation
Weakness, Fatigue, Lassitude, Heavy legs
Slight swelling of hand and face
Breathlessness and breathing irregularity
Reduced urine output

These symptoms are to be taken very seriously. In case of appearance of any of the above symptoms, immediately contact your travel guide.

Client Details:

In order for the Company to confirm and guarantee the Client’s travel arrangements the Client must provide all Client details with their final payment as per the dates specified. Client details include passport number; passport expiry date and medical form (where applicable), full name as it appears in the passport you are travelling with, date of birth and nationality.

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