Trekking in family is the most exciting activity. Glacier Family Treks organizes such family trips in particular regions of Nepal. One of these is the Annapurna trekking area. During this trail, we cross a conservation area which protects the wildlife of the region, its natural landscapes and variety of vegetation like the rhododendron, the Nepal’s national flower, and the spring orchids. You are going to live sunrises and sunsets in the mountains and meet local culture and customs.
As Nepal is a mixed society made of different ethnic groups and castes, there are plenty of particular types of rituals, dialects, religions and celebrations. In this region, Gurung and Magar are two well known ethnic groups as they fought in the 2nd world war as part of the Gorkha soldiers. Poonhill Family trek exposes you to plenty of high montain scenery. Two of them, the Dhawalagiri-I (8167m) and Annapurna-I (8091m) dominate high mountains and chains (Himal in Nepalese language) like the holy mountain Machhapuchhre (6993), the Nilgiri, the Annapurna South (7219m), the Hiuchuli (6441m), the Mardi Himal, the Tukuche Peak and many others famous mountains. During the October-November, serpent and lively standing paddy fields welcome your great presence.
Day01: Meeting in Kathmandu and transfer to the hotel
Day02: Sightseeing as per your program, O/N in hotel
Day03: Fly or drive to Pokhara from Kathmandu, 25 minutes or 6 hours, drive to Nayapool and trek to Tikhedhunga (1540m), 4 hours walking
Day04: Trek to Ghorepani (2740m), 6 hrs
Day05: Hike to Poonhill to see the sunrise (3210m) and trek to Tadapani (2600m), 6 hrs
Day06: Trek to Ghandruk (1960m), ¾ hours
Day07: Trek to Kimche and drive to Pokhara by Jeep, O/N in hotel in Pokhara
Day08: Sightseeing around Pokhara city as per your program, O/N in the same hotel
Day09: Fly/drive back to Kathmandu, transfer to hotel
Day10: Free time in Kathmandu/departure from Kathmandu.
Note: We customize your itinerary as your requirements.
- Airport-hotel service by private vehicle, hotel in Kathmandu and Pokhara on the basis of Bed and Breakfast plan as per program
- Three meals per day during the trip
- Hot drinks during the hiking time
- Assistant guide-s as needed
- English speaking guide
- Porters as needed
- Local insurance, transportation for all the staff
- Annapurna Conservation Area Project permits
- TIMS cards
- Applicable Nepal government tax.
- International flights and airport tax
- Nepal entry visa
- Travel insurance
- Excess luggage charge
- Lunch and dinner in Kathmandu and Pokhara
- Personal expenses: phone bills, laundry, extra drinks etc
- All kinds of unforeseen circumstances
- Gratitude for your staff members.
Duration of trekking: 9 days
Best Season: All four seasons
Difficulty: Easy
Accommodation: Teahouse/Lodge trek
Maximum elevation: 3210m
Trek start/End: Kathmandu-Kathmandu
Trekking highlights: Fly/Drive to Pokhara, drive to Nayapool, crossing villages: Hille, Tilkhedhunga, Ulleri by crossing suspension bridges en route to Ghorepani. Stunning mounain view from Poonhill including two above 8000m mountains- Dhawalagiri-I (8167m) and Annapurna-I (8091m). Spectacular Holy mountain Machhapuchhre (Fishtail) as well as nice sunset and rise from Poonhill. Trek descent to Gurung villages- Ghandruk, Landruk and Damphus to end the trekking.
