Cost Includes
- Lodge accommodation or tented camping as per your choice.
- Three meals a day.
- Trekking permits.
- English speaking licensed guide.
- One porter for every two trekkers.
- Transportation from Pokhara to trailhead and return.
Cost Does Not Include
- Drinks, tip, and expenses of personal nature.
- Extra expenses due to nature and unforeseen events.
- Travel Insurance.
- Transportation to and return from Pokhara.
- Accommodation in Pokhara.
An easy to moderate graded trekking
Ghorepani-Poon Hill trekking is an easy to moderate graded trekking. Anyone with a normal health condition and optimal fitness level and can take up this trip. In general, we have easy hikes. But the second day of the trekking from Tirkhedhunga to Ghorepani can be tough as it’s a steep up with a significant gain of altitude in a single day. We will attain the highest elevation of 3,195m/10,480 ft.) at the top of Poon Hill and in general, it’s not a significant altitude to be worried about, but we still have to be prepared. Symptoms of altitude sickness include headache, dizziness, and breathlessness. If you are not optimally conditioned, it’s advisable to begin preparation several weeks ahead of the trip. We advise you to do some power jogging, cycling, swimming or aerobics about 30 to 45 minutes a day. It helps build stamina in your body as well as increases your confidence level and of course, minimizes the chances of getting acute mountain sickness. We have to avoid dehydrating, and so we advise you to consume 3-4 liters of water daily and also liquid food in meals. Not sure if it has any medical grounds, but our Sherpa guides recommends garlic soup to treat the effects of the altitude. Porters or pack animals will carry all gear and camp supplies (if you are taking camping trip). It leaves members free to carry only a light daypack. No technical climbing or other special abilities are required.
Lodge accommodation.
In this trip, we will be using local lodge accommodations, famously known as "tea-houses." The lodges are family run and provide basic comfort. They usually provide private and dorm-style rooms, but we ensure you that you have a private room. You will have to use the common toilet which is generally squat style. The rooms are provided with futon or foam mattress with blanket or quilts. Some trekkers find themselves comfortable in their sleeping bags. You may also consider bringing your sheets.
Meals during trekking.
Our trekking cost includes three meals a day- breakfast, lunch, and dinner. A cup of tea or coffee follows each meal. The family of the lodge owner cooks meals. Although the food is usually plentiful and delicious, you should be aware that the menu is limited. Rice and noodle dishes are most common, but season vegetables are also available. Breakfast includes a variety of cereals, bread and egg dishes. There will also be plenty of snacks available such as biscuits, chocolate and soft drinks (extra cost). In some areas, you will find fresh fruits in season. For drinking water, please bring your water bottle, preferably with an in-built filter. Annapurna Conservation Area Project discourages the use of packaged water. They sell boiled and filtered water at their outlets along the trail.
Guide and support staff
You will have local English speaking certified Guide, accompanying you as from Kathmandu. All Far & High Guides are trained by KEEP (Kathmandu Environmental Education Project) on first aid, environment, conservation, and biodiversity. As required by law, all our trekking guides are licensed by the Tourism Department’s academy. Most importantly, they are professional, helpful, and always willing to provide you with personalized care and services.
Your guide leads you on the trail, selects the lodges for accommodation and help you order the meals and deals with local bureaucracy whenever required. As you pay all trekking charges in advance, the guide will take care of the bills. We provide one porter for every two trekkers, and he carries up to 15 kilograms. Porters are usually hired at the village where the trek begins. The guide and porters will have proper clothing and boots to survive the harsh weather on the mountains.
A typical trekking day
Each morning after packing our bags and having a good breakfast, we set off on the day's walk. All we need to carry is a small day pack containing a water bottle, camera, sun cream, hat, rain jacket, and warm jumper, just in case. The porters will carry the rest of our gear for us.
After walking for 3-4 hours, we stop for lunch at around midday. The afternoon's walk is generally shorter, and we usually arrive at our destination in time for afternoon tea. The remainder of the afternoon can be spent exploring the village, doing a bit of washing or simply relaxing with a good book. On some days we will arrive at our destination by lunchtime and the entire afternoon will be free.
After dinner, the evening will often be spent playing cards and reliving the day's adventures, before heading off to bed for a well-earned sleep.
Hotels in Kathmandu, pre-trip and post-trip add ons
We can book accommodation for you in Kathmandu. Also, before heading to the trailhead, you can spend a few days in Kathmandu, touring the temples, monasteries, Malla Palaces, etc. After the trip completes, you can extend your trip to Chitwan National Park for three days and Pokhara 2 days.