10 day Poon Hill Trek

Dates: we can organise this trek for groups of 2 or more people at any time.

INCLUDES

• Return transfer from Kathmandu to Pokhara in a dedicated tourist transport plus car to Nayapul.
• All accommodation in lodges/tea houses (twin rooms with beds and mattresses)
• Three meals per day during the trek (drinks are self funded)
• National Park fees
• Sherpa guide (English speaking, professional, experienced and trained in first aid)
• Porters (max weight carried for you is 12.5kgs)

EXCLUDES

• International flight to Kathmandu
• Accommodation in Kathmandu – we can provide various options. Click here for details
• Meals and drinks in Kathmandu
• Drinks on trek, laundry, hot showers, charging and boiled water for drinking
• Travel Insurance
• Visa
• Tips

This is a relatively short trek of a 45 kilometre circuit in a clockwise direction climaxing at an altitude of 3250m at Poon Hill. The trek offers spectacular views of deep valleys and magnificent mountains and the perfect taster of what it’s like to trek in Nepal.

The trek can have a variety of weather conditions but usually not too extreme and with good kit you will stay dry and warm. The walk is on well-established paths and not too high so altitude shouldn’t be an issue.

The trek provides scenery and cultural diversity of people and land, from passing through charming villages, trekking through the subtropical jungle to experiencing peaceful days trekking.

Accommodation is in comfortable lodges which are run by local families. Each lodge has a central communal area with a large stove that provides heat and a cosy atmosphere. The bedrooms are unheated and generally have two beds per room with mattresses, pillows and a blanket. You will need to bring a sleeping bag – a 2/3 season is normally enough as there’s also blankets and this trek is not overly high and we’d recommend bringing a pillow case.

The lodges generally have showers which are powered by gas and they mostly use sit down flush toilets (some lodges do also have squat toilets). Food in the lodges is very good quality, a mixture of local Nepali food and western recipes. You will find everything from fresh pastries to beer and soft drinks available in the lodges and shops a Nepal price guide can be found here. There are also many shops selling all types of drinks and snacks, sweets and chocolate. You can also buy any gear that you may need cheaply in Kathmandu.

Trekking clothes and a warm layers with a 3 season sleeping bag and lightweight trekking boots with good ankle support are recommended for the Poon Hill trek, to protect you against possibly going over on an ankle, heavy boots will be hot and cumbersome. Cross trainers are popular, but extra care is needed to avoid going over on ankles. Hats and gloves, several pairs of comfortable socks, and walking poles for the descents. Also bring waterproof jacket and an umbrella for showers. Some days are very hot in May so you will be trekking mostly in shorts and a Tshirt, and it is important to protect yourself against the sun.

For more complete information about what to bring on a trek to Nepal visit our Nepal Trekking Kit List Guide but the basic idea is to keep you warm, dry, protected from the sun, able to move comfortably in the mountains and be comfortable in the evenings and night. The main points to cover are as follows:-

• BAGS – Rucksack or duffle bag for a porter to carry plus a day pack to be carried by you
• OUTER – Waterproofs to keep off wind/rain (waterproof bottoms are optional)
• LAYERS – Shirts, trousers, shorts, Tshirts, jumpers and jackets, hats and gloves
• BASELAYER – Thin layers to wick away any sweat and to wear for cold mornings
• FEET – Comfortable boots with a good sole and ankle support. Lighter footwear to change into in the evenings.
• SLEEPING – Warm sleeping bag (3 season) to get a good nights sleep at the lodges (they also have blankets)
• DRINKING – Water bottles should be hard plastic (Nalgene), not throwaway bottles.
• WASHING & MEDICAL – wash kit, towel, small first aid kit
• SUN CARE – sunglasses, sunhat
• TREKKING – trekking poles, umbrella, dry bags
• PERSONAL ITEMS – cameras, books, music

Please note that you can charge your electrical devices easily in the lodges but we recommend bringing a power bank too. You will find many places with phone signal and wifi in the lodges, although you will have to pay for the service.