Annapurna Easy Trek Nepal
Annapurna Easy Trek is also known as the Poon Hill Sunrise Trek and is ideal for trekkers looking for a less challenging experience close to the Himalayas! This trek takes you through beautiful villages and forests, and offers some spectacular views of the sunrise over the snow-capped Himalayas that illuminate the peaks of the entire range. It is ideal for beginners and for families, children must be above 12 years of age who can adjust with the basic level of facilities enroute.
Itinerary
Day 1 : Arrive in Kathmandu Open or Close
Upon your arrival at Kathmandu airport, you will be met by a representative and transferred to the hotel. After checking in, you may explore the city or rest at the hotel. In the evening, enjoy a welcome dinner at a traditional Nepalese restaurant where you can enjoy a cultural Nepalese program along with your fine meal.
Meals: Dinner.
Day 2 : Kathmandu - Pokhara [823 m/2700 ft] Open or Close
Today in the morning by 7:00 am, set off to Pokhara on a tourist bus. On the way to Pokhara, you can take in the beautiful scenery outside from winding rivers to villages, farms and majestic mountains. In the afternoon, you will reach the lakeside town of Pokhara. Pokhara welcomes you with its magnificent views of Dhaulagiri, Manaslu, Machhapuchhare, the five peaks of Annapurna and other mountains. Pokhara is a city of many beautiful lakes - you can explore the most accessible and beautiful Fewa Lake during the afternoon, where you will also have a chance to go boating, followed by dinner by Lake Fewa. If you wish, you may indulge in some shopping in the evening.
Meals: Breakfast.
Day 3 : Pokhara – Nayapul - Ulleri [2050 m/6725 ft]; Trek (Approx. 6 hrs) Open or Close
Today, drive to Nayapul to start your trek. From Nayapul, follow the south bank of the river. On today’s trek, you will pass through subtropical valley forests and sometimes carved trails on the side of cliffs. After lunch, cross the Modi Khola(river) via a suspension bridge to the village of Tikhedhunga. Continue trekking along the trail which can be quite steep at times. You will reach Ulleri by late afternoon and spend the night here.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.
Day 4 : Ulleri - Ghorepani [9020 ft]; Trek (Approx. 4-5 hrs) Open or Close
Today you trek to Ghorepani village and stop at the higher part of the village to enjoy some breathtaking views of the Annapurna South and Nilgiri Mountains. Due to higher altitude, the weather can be quite chilly.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.
Day 5 : Ghorepani - Poon Hill - Tadapani [8860 ft]; Trek (Approx. 6-7 hrs) Open or Close
Today you will make an early morning climb to the Poon Hill viewpoint to catch the spectacular view of the sunrise over the Himalayas. You can also enjoy the panoramic views of the Mustang part, Pokhara valley as well as the Annapurna and Dhaulagiri ranges. Return to Ghorepani for breakfast and trek further through forests and waterfalls to reach Tadapani.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.
Day 6 : Tadapani - Ghandruk [6360 ft]; Trek (Approx. 3-4 hrs) Open or Close
From Tadapani, you make a steep descent through the dense and dark forest to reach Ghandruk village. You will not only enjoy the spectacular views of Fishtail, Annapurna South, and Hiuchuli mountains, but also acquaint yourselves with the simple but rich cultural traditions of the Gurung people at the Gurung Museum in Ghandruk. If you are in season, you do get a chance to experience cherry blossoms in full bloom along your way.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.
Day 7 : Ghandruk - Pokhara; Trek (Approx. 4 hrs) Open or Close
Today, you trek from Ghandruk to Nayapul, and drive back to Pokhara. The trek will be downhill all the way to Birethanti, from where a half-an-hour's walk takes you into Nayapul.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.
Day 8 : Pokhara - Kathmandu Open or Close
After breakfast, start your drive back to Kathmandu. Try to get a seat on the left side of the vehicle to enjoy beautiful views. Upon arrival, you will be escorted to the hotel. Spend your afternoon shopping in Kathmandu or relaxing in the hotel.
Meals: Breakfast.
Day 9 : Departure from Kathmandu Open or Close
The trip ends with a transfer to the airport, 3 hours before your scheduled flight time.
Meals: Breakfast.
Cost Plans :
Plan 1
- 44900 INR per person :
Minimum Child Age : 12 years.
Inclusions & Exclusions
Inclusions
- All accommodation as per itinerary based on twin sharing basis.
- All meals as mentioned in the itinerary.
- Arrival and departure transfers.
- Kathamandu to Pokhara and Pokhara to Kathmandu transfers by tourist bus.
- Services of an experienced English-speaking trek leader, assistant trek leader (4 trekkers: 1 assistant guide) and Sherpa porters to carry luggage (2 trekkers: 1 porter) including their salary, insurance, equipment, flights if applicable, food and lodging.
- Recycled down jacket, seasonal sleeping bag, trekking duffel bag and trekking map (down jacket and sleeping bag are to be returned after trip completion).
- A comprehensive medical kit.
- Local government taxes, all necessary paperwork and permits (National park permit, TIMS).
Exclusions
- Airfare, Visa, Insurance, Excess Baggage, Porterage. (For Nepal Visa, bring exact USD cash and two passport photographs)
- Alcoholic & non-alcoholic beverages, meals not specified in the itinerary.
- Single room and hotel upgrade supplement.
- Entrance fees to attractions not specified in the itinerary.
- Tips for hotel or restaurant staff, local guides and tour crew.
- Personal expenditure (Laundry, telephone bill, minibar, shopping)
- Extra Nights at the beginning or the end of the trip.
- Any compulsory dinner or peak season surcharge.
- Service Tax of 3.625% applicable for Indian tours and Indian Residents.
- Optional Tours.
Your Packing List
This section is intended to serve as a guide. Please do not consider it exhaustive or compulsory. It is imperative that you consider the weather at your travel destination before you pack. Please pack as lightly as possible. You are expected to handle your own luggage on many trips and even at times when the porter service is included; we don’t consider it very nice to get them to carry heavy luggage. Moreover, many trains, buses and internal flights have baggage limitations. Aim for no more than 10 to 12 kilos. On most trips you will benefit from using a comfortable, medium sized, day pack bag to carry water, camera, mobile phone etc.
You may also need special equipment for certain trips and this may or may not be included in your trip price. Sometimes equipment can be hired locally at a reasonable cost. On the other hand some trips may need you to arrive with special type of clothing / footwear etc. Please check with us if you are not sure of what you need to get on your own.
Important Travel Documents
Please keep scanned copies with your family and email a set to yourself. The physical copies should be in your checked-in luggage.
- Passport with photocopies.
- Visas with photocopies.
- Travel insurance with photocopies. Please ensure your insurers name, 24 hr emergency contact telephone number and policy number are highlighted.
- All flight tickets for the trip with photocopies.
- Active Holiday Company Trip Confirmation Certificate.
- Photocopies of important documents to be kept separately.
- Copy of the itinerary of your trip.
- Spare passport photos.
- Credit / Debit Card, Travellers Cheques with serial numbers kept at a separate place.
- Youth/Student identification / Senior Citizen card for discounts.
- International driving license if you have one.
- Vaccination Certificates if needed.
- Money belt that can be secured safely.
- Money – small denominations of local currency if you can get some before the trip.
Personal Effects
- First aid kit comprising any personal medication, aspirin / paracetamol, band-aids, head-ache balm, rehydration salts of your choice, anti-allergy pills, anti-diarrhea pills, anti-nausea pills, small scissors, nail file, sun-block (50 SPF), lip balm, after sun moisturizer, insect repellent and antihistamine/insect bite cream, female hygiene products.
- Toothbrush, tooth-paste, deodorant, bio-degradable soap, shampoo, washing detergent.
- Water purifying / iodine tablets.
- Prescription Diamox / alternate for altitude sickness.
- Prescription glasses / contact lenses and solution.
- Antibacterial gel and wet-wipes.
- Wide brim hat, sunglasses with UV protection.
- Minimum 2 liters water bottle so you don’t have to buy plastic bottles, cloth shopping bag.
- Book to read, journal, pen, travel pillow, cards / travel games.
- Eye mask, ear plugs, army knife (this must always be in your checked in luggage when you are taking a flight).
- Adapter, alarm clock, phone with charger, i-pod / MP3 with charger and spare ear-phones, camera and film if your camera needs it.
- Travel pillow, torch with reusable batteries, head-lamp.
- Night clothes/sleepwear.
- Plastic bag to separate wet and dry / clean & soiled clothes.
Clothing & Others
As much as possible, try to pack in quick dry, easy to wash clothes. When visiting any religious places of worship, ensure that your legs are covered and that you are not revealing too much through singlets and tank tops. For this reason it’s a good idea to pack in a sarong and scarf on most trips. Topless sunbathing and even bikinis and swim wear that reveals too much is still not acceptable in many cultures - please ensure that you are not being disrespectful to the culture of the place you are visiting through what you wear.
- Socks, undergarments.
- Jeans are great on most trips but be cautious that they weigh more than light-weight pants.
- Quick drying towel.
- Smart casual evening wear depending on how long your trip is (take an average of a set for 4-5 days).
- Comfortable walking / trekking broken into shoes with good grip, sports sandals.
- Safaris: Try to stick to beige, brown, light green clothing.
- Winter Wear: Fleece jackets, water / windproof jackets, inner thermal layers, gloves, fleece hats, balaclava, scarf / muffler, down jackets.
Summer: Cotton shirts & t-shirts (both long sleeve and short sleeve), shorts, pants / zip off trousers (please avoid military styles), swim wear, snorkel & mask.
Monsoon: Foldable raincoat / umbrella, waterproof & windproof jacket, waterproof pants, waterproof cover for bags.
Trekking / Camping: Check the inclusions to see if you need to carry your own inner sleep sheet, sleeping bag, personal mattress etc. On most trips we do include these.
Hiking poles/walking sticks for treks.
Cycling Trips: Check whether helmet is included or if you need to carry one.
Carrying long sleeve t-shirts and pants will protect you against insect / mosquito bites in some regions.
Luggage
We take no responsibility for the contents in your luggage and any damage to it while travelling. Please do not pack any expensive items in it. Here is the type of luggage style / bag you use on each trip.
- Safaris: Trekking / Duffel bags. Your travel bag must be soft without any wheels or frames if you have to get on a local flight.
- Cycling Trips: Sturdy bags that are easy to handle are recommended so they hold through the trip and daily transportation. You may also carry along a small back-pack for day use that is easy to carry while cycling.
- Hiking & Trekking: Bags with wheels and hard suitcases are not acceptable on such vacations even though the daily handling may be rough. Please ensure you have a comfortable trekking bag no more than 10 kilos.
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