Trips Category: Trekking in Annapurna Region

The Secret Poon Hill Trek

POON HILL TREK

TREK HIGHLIGHTS

• Spectacular Sunrise from Poon Hill will offer the views of Annapurna Range from the south side including Machhapuchhre (6997m), Gangapurna (7455m), Hiunchuli (6441m), Annapurna South (7219m.), Annapurna I (8091m), Nirgiri Peak (7061m), Dhampus Peak (6012m), Tukuche Peak (6920m), Dhaulagiri (8172m), Dhaulagiri II and III over 7700 meters and Gurga Peak (7129m).
• We choose a different path after the visit of the Poon Hill to stay away from the popular crowded paths and to find a magic Homestay called Little Paradise, where we can enjoy outstanding views, delicious local gastronomy and a magic beautiful garden. A family cozy stay.
• At Jhinu Danda we will enjoy a warm bath at the Hot Springs.
• Variety of landscapes amongst them, Rhododendron Forests (Rhododendron is the national flower of Nepal, and blooms with a variety of colors: pink, red or white), open hills with 390 degrees views, waterfalls…
• Wonderful short trek where we get a taste of Nepal panorama: the capital of Nepal, Kathmandu; the second largest city in Nepal, Pokhara, the heart of the rural world of the Himalayas and the astonishing giants of Annapurna Range.
• We take a comfortable 25 minutes flight to Pokhara and back to Kathmandu. Avoiding a long drive by bus that takes all day on the road. Therefore, we have plenty of time to enjoy both cities and in addition, the flight has outstanding views of the Himalaya range (Manaslu and Annapurna regions) all the way!
• Easy to moderate trek for a variety of fitness levels.

ABOUT THE SECRET POON HILL TREK

You won’t find a Nepal Trek like this one. You are going to one of the most popular treks in Annapurna Region, but the InspireU way, discovering places only known by few. You will discover paths away from the crowds with special views that will take your breath away.

This trek is ideal for all kind of levels; not too long, and wonderfully complete to have a taste of culture, nature, and privileged Himalayan views.

Get immersed in the Gurung culture. Gurung Shamanism is one of the oldest religion in Nepal, where each village has their own local deities. Our way will cross the wonderful forest, and terraced fields as we approach the land of the Annapurnas. Absolutely astonishing views of the Himalayan giants are a gift for our eyes and our senses in this magical trek.

Poon Hill is one of the perfect spots to see the spectacular sunrise over the Annapurna Himalayan Range: Annapurna I (8091m), Dhaulagiri (8172m)(Also Check our dhaulagiri trek), Tukuche Peak (6920m), Nilgiri (7061m), Varaha Shikhar (7847m), Annapurna South (7219m), Annapurna III (7555m), Machhapuchhre (Fishtail 6997m), Annapurna IV (7525m), Annapurna II (7937m), Lamjung Himal (6983m) and other numerous snowcapped mountain peaks.

Check our Trip Schedule below this page for more details.

“In the mountains, worldly attachments are left behind, and the absence of material distractions, we are opened up to spiritual thought. We should be attempting to carry the spiritual experience of the mountains with us everywhere.”
_{Jamling Tenzing Norgay (1965. Sherpa mountain climber. Son of Tenzing Norgay)}

What’s included:

• Nepali Licenced Guide English fluent (from 4 persons an assistant guide will be added, from 10 persons 2 assistant guides will be added).
• Porter (1 porter every 2 persons. Each porter will carry maximum 15Kg).
• TIMS (Trekkers Information Management System): this is the trekking permit.
• National Park Entrance fee.
• All domestic flights.
• All airport pickups and drop offs.
• High comfort Hotels before and after the trek with Breakfast included (4 nights in total).
• A welcome dinner on the arrival day.
• Accommodation during the trek in lodges/tea house.
• Food during the trek (breakfast, lunch and dinner).
• Water* and cup of tea or coffee in every meal during the trek. (*Click here to know more)
• Medical kit.
• Staff insurance.
• Taxes.

What’s not included

• International flights.
• Visa. Check our page About Nepal for Visa information.
• Insurance with mountain rescue and repatriation compulsory. In case of doubt, do not hesitate to ask us when booking your trip and we will be happy to help you find the best option for you.
• Meals before and after the trekking adventure (except breakfasts and 1 welcome dinner included)
• Alcohol, soft drinks and snacks
• Necessary trek equipment and personal material. See our list of things to bring to a trek to have an idea of what you need.
• Personal medicines
• Hot shower during the trek (often available in lodges under cost)
• Electronic devices battery recharge (often available in lodges under cost). It is advisable to carry a portable charger if you have electronic devices to be charged during the trek.

Best time to trek: Spring and Autumn (April, May until mid-June / October, November until mid-December). Check our page “When to visit Nepal and When to Trek”.

*NOTE: Flights at the airport of Pokhara rarely get canceled or delayed in high seasons (Spring and Autumn) but can be delayed or canceled because of bad weather. Please, be prepared for potential delays. It is advisable that clients have insurance coverage for their international flight in case of delays in their return flight or allow extra days when booking the return international flight.

POON HILL TREK MAP

POON HILL TREK COST

NAR PHU VALLEY TREK

NAR PHU VALLEY TREK

TREK HIGHLIGHTS

• All included from the moment that you land in Nepal until you take your flight back home.
• Least explored region of Annapurnas. This region was opened to visitors in 2003. 
• Highly interesting for its tradition maintenance throughout the centuries.
• Amazing topography, similar to Tibet plateau.
• Visit stone villages and monasteries were ancient Tibetan-Buddhist culture is unchanged and alive.
• Visit the villages Phu and Nar, highly interesting for their ancestral architecture (stone houses), potato and barley growers and sheep, goat and yak farmers.
• Kangla Pass 5307m is an outstanding pass with the views of all the Annapurna Range.

ABOUT NAR PHU VALLEY TREK

A very special experience where traditions and cultures are extremely well preserved. Residents of the Nar Phu Valley still use ancient techniques and lifestyle practices. It is a cultural protected area that was only open to tourism as of 2003.

This Nepal Trek is the opportunity to get surrounded by a very different big geographical landscape; from deep forests to desertic valleys similar to the one found in Mustang or Tibet. Life in these valleys can be very hard because of the weather conditions. A vastly different climate from the classical Annapurna Circuit, more similar to that of the Tibetan plateau on the other side of the great Himalayan Range.

Villagers grow potatoes and barley and weave blankets and clothing made out of their sheeps, goats and yaks wool.

In this trek, you will get to see the spectacular Annapurna Range. Annapurna I, II, III and IV, Lamjung Himal, Gangapurna, Tilicho Peak, and Manaslu from Dharapani Village.

Check our Trip Schedule below this page for more details.

“Live as if you were to die tomorrow, learn as if you were to live forever”
_{Mahatma Ghandi}

What’s included:

• Nepali Licenced Guide English fluent. 
• Porter (1 porter every 2 persons. Each porter will carry maximum 15Kg).
• TIMS (Trekkers Information Management System): this is the trekking permit.
• Annapurna Conservation Area Fees.
• Nar Phu Restricted Area Fees.
• All domestic transports.
• All airport pickups and drop offs.
• High comfort Hotels before and after the trek with Breakfast included.
• A welcome dinner/lunch on the arrival day.
• Accommodation during the trek in lodges/tea house.
• Food during the trek (breakfast, lunch and dinner).
• A cup of tea or coffee in every meal during the trek. (*Click here to know more about water supply)
• Medical kit.
• Staff insurance.
• Taxes.

What’s not included

• International flights.
• Visa. Check our page About Nepal for Visa information.
• Insurance with mountain rescue and repatriation compulsory. In case of doubt, do not hesitate to ask us when booking your trip and we will be happy to help you find the best option for you.
• Meals before and after the trekking adventure (except breakfasts and 1 welcome dinner included)
• Alcohol, soft drinks and snacks
• Necessary trek equipment and personal material. See our list of things to bring to a trek to have an idea of what you need.
• Personal medicines
• Hot shower during the trek (often available in lodges under cost)
• Electronic devices battery recharge (often available in lodges under cost). It is advisable to carry a portable charger if you have electronic devices to be charged during the trek.
• Tips to guide and porter.

Best time to trek: Spring and Autumn (April, May until mid-June / October, November until mid-December). Check our page “When to visit Nepal and When to Trek”.

NAR PHU VALLEY TREK MAP

NAR PHU VALLEY TREK ITINERARY, COST AND GALLERY

Annapurna Magic Circuit Trek

ANNAPURNA CIRCUIT TREK

TREK HIGHLIGHTS

• This Nepal trekking covers the north part of Annapurna Range and the west south part. We hike crossing the Thorong La Pass all the way to Poon Hill to contemplate from the South the Annapurna Range.
• Spectacular variety of terrains and scenery where we can enjoy all Nepali types of landscapes in one sole trek. From the deep Pine and Oak forests, to big waterfalls, Rhododendron forests, open valleys, dry terrain similar to Mustang and Tibet regions, rocky sharp mountains, snow peaks…
• We modify the classic popular route a bit to escape from the crowds for a while. We trek up the hill to Upper Pissang and Ghyaru. Where we enjoy the magical views of the Manang Valley from the hills, and get a great sunrise.
• We visit Muktinath, one of the most sacred places on the trek that represents all natural elements: earth, fire, water and air. In here we obtain holy water too.
• In Tatopani we reward ourselves with a bath at the Hot Springs.
• The best views of the Annapurna Range from Poon Hill
• Good level of fitness is required.

ABOUT ANNAPURNA MAGIC CIRCUIT TREK

This is the opportunity to get surrounded by numerous types of vegetation and geographical landscapes belonging to Nepal, from the thick pine, oak and rhododendron forests, to dry valleys comparable to Mustang. Crossing suspension bridges and passing by water falls, to terraced fields cultivating potatoes, buck wheat, maize or cabbage.

The way of Annapurna Circuit will also enchant you with a variety of animals along the way. Amongst them not only Yaks but also Bharals (blue sheep) and Dzokio´s (Yak and cow hybrid that are mostly used as porters to transport heavy materials and food to the villages). And if we are lucky we might even encounter a Snow Leopard!

The region abounds of religious symbology for Buddhism, Hinduism and Animism. Even though Buddhist is the main belief in the region; Animistic and Hindu practices are present in numerous places.

This is the moment to get immersed in the Gurung culture. Absolutely astonishing views of the Himalayan giants are a gift for our eyes and senses in this special trek. The spectacular pass of Thorong La will require a good level of fitness.

The trek will give us the opportunity to see the range of Annapurna from various points of view. A complete circuit that will pass through the classic and magic Poon Hill. One of the perfect spots to see the spectacular sunrise over the Annapurna Himalayan Range: Annapurna I (8091m), Dhaulaguiri (8172m), Ganggapurna (7454m), Annapurna South (7219m), Annapurna III (7555m), Machhapuchhre (Fish tail 6997m), Annapurna IV (7525m), Annapurna II (7937m), Gandharva Chuli (6248m), Fluted Peak (6,501m), Lamjung Himal (6983m), Bharha Chuli (Fang 7647m), Tent Peak (Tharpu Chuli 5695m), Tare Kang (Glacier Dome 7069m), Khangsar Kang (Roc Noir 7485m), Patal Hiun Chuli (6441m), Tukuche Peak (6920m), Nilgiri (7061m), Varaha Shikhar (7847m), and other numerous snowcapped mountain peaks.

Check our Trip Schedule below this page for more details.

Did you know? Yak is the male and Nuk is the female of the species. That means that when we find in a shop Yak Cheese, it is actually Nuk cheese, but for commercial purpose they call it Yak.

“The wonderful things in life are the things you do, not the things you have”
_{Reinhold Messener (1944. Italian mountaineer. First ascent of Mount Everest without supplemental oxygen and first climber to ascend all fourteen peaks over 8000m).}

What’s included:

• Nepali Licenced Guide English fluent (from 4 persons an assistant guide will be added, from 10 persons 2 assistant guides will be added).
• Porter (1 porter every 2 persons. Each porter will carry maximum 15Kg).
• TIMS (Trekkers Information Management System): this is the trekking permit.
• National Park Entrance fee.
• All domestic flights.
• All airport pickups and drop offs.
• High comfort Hotels before and after the trek with Breakfast included (4 nights in total).
• A welcome dinner on the arrival day.
• Accommodation during the trek in lodges/tea house.
• Food during the trek (breakfast, lunch and dinner).
• Water* and cup of tea or coffee in every meal during the trek. (*Click here to know more)
• Medical kit.
• Staff insurance.
• Taxes.

What’s not included

• International flights.
• Visa. Check our page About Nepal for Visa information.
• Insurance with mountain rescue and repatriation compulsory. In case of doubt, do not hesitate to ask us when booking your trip and we will be happy to help you find the best option for you.
• Meals before and after the trekking adventure (except breakfasts and 1 welcome dinner included)
• Alcohol, soft drinks and snacks
• Necessary trek equipment and personal material. See our list of things to bring to a trek to have an idea of what you need.
• Personal medicines
• Hot shower during the trek (often available in lodges under cost)
• Electronic devices battery recharge (often available in lodges under cost). It is advisable to carry a portable charger if you have electronic devices to be charged during the trek.

Best time to trek: Spring and Autumn (April, May until mid-June / October, November until mid-December). Check our page “When to visit Nepal and When to Trek”.

*NOTE: Flights at the airport of Pokhara rarely get canceled or delayed in high seasons (Spring and Autumn) but can be delayed or canceled because of bad weather. Please, be prepared for potential delays. It is advisable that clients have insurance coverage for their international flight in case of delays in their return flight or allow extra days when booking the return international flight.

ANNAPURNA CIRCUIT TREK MAP

ANNAPURNA CIRCUIT TREK COST

Annapurna Base Camp Trek

ANNAPURNA BASE CAMP TREK

TREK HIGHLIGHTS

• The spectacular feeling of the highest mountains in the world in 360 degrees. Once in Annapurna Base Camp you are surrounded by a ring of giant snowed Himalaya mountains that will take your breath away.
• Panorama of Machapuchare (the sacred virgin mountain that has never been summited) from several points of view.
• At Jhinu Danda, we enjoy a warm bath in the Hot Springs before heading back to Pokhara the next day.
• All of this at lower altitudes than Everest; not as strenuous.
• We take a flight to Pokhara and to return to Kathmandu. This means that you skip two full days of uncomfortable bust trip and you get to enjoy free time in Pokhara and Kathmandu to explore the cities and the surroundings, rest well, have a great meal in front of the Phewa Tal (Pokhara Lake), have a bicycle ride along the lake… you name it!
• Good option for all kind of fitness levels.

ABOUT ANNAPURNA BASE CAMP TREK

This is the moment to get immersed in the Gurung culture. Wonderful Rhododendron forest, terraced fields and cascading waterfalls will cross your path during this great experience that will approach you to the land of the Annapurnas. Absolutely astonishing views of the Himalayan giants are a gift for our eyes and our senses in this magical trek.

The experience being surrounded by the biggest mountains of the Annapurna range is something you will never be able to forget. Be prepared to trek through the valley of the Modi river accompanied by spectacular nature.

During the trek, we have the privilege to contemplate Machhapuchhre, a very special and sacred mountain that cannot be climbed.

We start the adventure with a 2-hour drive from Pokhara to Nayapul. Our trekking will take us first to Ghandruk, one of the most beautiful and well-preserved villages of the region. Passing by various suspension bridges along our journeys, we will arrive in Annapurna Base Camp surrounded by a ring of giant mountains. The reward is served this is one of our best trekkings in Nepal!

These are some of the spectacular mountains that we will contemplate within this very trek: Machhapuchhre (Fishtail 6997m), Annapurna III (7555m), Ganggapurna (7454m), Gandharva Chuli (6248m), Fluted Peak (6,501m), Annapurna South (7219m), Bharha Chuli (Fang 7647m), Tent Peak (Tharpu Chuli 5695m), Tare Kang (Glacier Dome 7069m), Khangsar Kang (Roc Noir 7485m), Patal Hiun Chuli (6,441m)…

Check our Trip Schedule below this page for more details.

Did you know? Machhapuchhre means Fishtail (Macha: fish, Puchre: tale). You will clearly see the similarities of the fish tale from many perspectives during the trek.

“The greatest danger in life is not to take the adventure”
_{George Mallory (mountaineer. First attempt to make the first ascent to Mount Everest in 1924 from noth side, Tibet. 1886 – 1924. Disappeared on the north ridge and found in 1999 800m vertical feet (245m) from the summit)}

What’s included:

• Nepali Licenced Guide English fluent (from 4 persons an assistant guide will be added, from 10 persons 2 assistant guides will be added).
• Porter (1 porter every 2 persons. Each porter will carry maximum 15Kg).
• TIMS (Trekkers Information Management System): this is the trekking permit.
• National Park Entrance fee.
• All domestic flights.
• All airport pickups and drop offs.
• High comfort Hotels before and after the trek with Breakfast included (4 nights in total).
• A welcome dinner on the arrival day.
• Accommodation during the trek in lodges/tea house.
• Food during the trek (breakfast, lunch and dinner).
• Water* and cup of tea or coffee in every meal during the trek. (*Click here to know more)
• Medical kit.
• Staff insurance.
• Taxes.

What’s not included

• International flights.
• Visa. Check our page About Nepal for Visa information.
• Insurance with mountain rescue and repatriation compulsory. In case of doubt, do not hesitate to ask us when booking your trip and we will be happy to help you find the best option for you.
• Meals before and after the trekking adventure (except breakfasts and 1 welcome dinner included)
• Alcohol, soft drinks and snacks
• Necessary trek equipment and personal material. See our list of things to bring to a trek to have an idea of what you need.
• Personal medicines
• Hot shower during the trek (often available in lodges under cost)
• Electronic devices battery recharge (often available in lodges under cost). It is advisable to carry a portable charger if you have electronic devices to be charged during the trek.

Best time to trek: Spring and Autumn (April, May until mid-June / October, November until mid-December). Check our page “When to visit Nepal and When to Trek”.

*NOTE: Flights at the airport of Pokhara rarely get canceled or delayed in high seasons (Spring and Autumn) but can be delayed or canceled because of bad weather. Please, be prepared for potential delays. It is advisable that clients have insurance coverage for their international flight in case of delays in their return flight or allow extra days when booking the return international flight.

ANNAPURNA BASE CAMP TREK MAP

ANNAPURNA BASE CAMP TREK COST