Trekking the Ghorepani Poon Hill in Nepal

Things to know

• Covid measures for the Ghorepani Poon Hill Trek, Nepal

  57hours is committed to providing safe outdoor adventure experiences. We require all guides using our platform to have a COVID-19 safety plan and to make the details of that plan accessible to travelers. In most cases, group sizes will be reduced, guides will avoid overcrowded locations, and other safety measures will be met depending on the location and activity.

  We also expect clients to respect local regulations and take measures to protect themselves, guides and the communities they’re traveling to. For more information on COVID-19 measures for the Ghorepani Poon Hill Trek, Nepal, please refer to the US Embassy’s foreign travel advice for Nepal.

  Please contact us if you have any questions or require further information. We are happy to provide you with the most up-to-date information!

• What’s included?

  What you get on this adventure:

  • • An experienced, local hiking guide with extensive knowledge of the area
    • An experienced and professional government license holder trekking guide
    • 10 days of hiking and trekking
    • Accommodation in Kathmandu and Pokhara in hotels and guest house with breakfast (double occupancy)
    • Meals as indicated in the itinerary
    • Airport transfers by an A/C private vehicle
    • Sightseeing as per the itinerary by an A/C private vehicle
    • Entrance fees at the monuments
    • Trekking porters to carry all personal gear and group equipment (1 porter for 2 people)
    • Annapurna Conservation Area Permit Fee & Trekking Information
    • Management service fee
    • First aid kit

  What’s not included:

  • • Airfare Kathmandu-Pokhara-Kathmandu ($164 net per person) (promotional fare subject to change)
    • Nepal Visa fee ($30 per person, payable directly at the airport during the time of entry)
    • Meals not indicated in the itinerary
    • Any hard/soft drinks
    • Trekking equipment
    • Personal gear
    • Visit to any place not in the program

  NOTE: Government taxes, airfare, national park fees, entrance fees, etc. are subject to change

• How fit do I need to be?

  In order to participate in this moderately strenuous trekking adventure, you need to be fit and have some prior hiking experience. During your trekking days, there will be some steeper ascents along the way, as well as steep hills and stairs, but you’ll also ascend gently and there will be some easier parts where you’ll be passing through numerous small villages, settlements and forests. Expect to spend 4-7 hours a day trekking for four days in a row. The maximum elevation is 3,232 m (10,603 ft). Keep in mind that you’ll also be packing a daypack filled with water and other things you’ll need throughout the day.

• What do I need to bring?

  Here’s a list of the equipment you need to bring:

  • • Day pack large enough to carry all the items listed (approximately 2,500 to 3,000 cubic inches)
    • Trekking poles
    • Sun hat or scarf
    • Light balaclava or warm fleece hat
    • Lightweight gloves
    • Heavyweight gloves or mittens with a waterproof shell
    • Underwear
    • T-shirts
    • Light- and expedition weight thermal tops
    • Fleece jacket or pullover
    • Fleece wind-stopper jacket — optional
    • Waterproof shell jacket (preferably breathable fabric)
    • Down vest and/or jacket — optional
    • Hiking shorts
    • Lightweight cotton long pants
    • Light- and expedition weight thermal bottoms
    • Fleece or wool pants
    • Waterproof shell pants (preferably breathable fabric)
    • Thin, lightweight inner socks
    • Thick, warm wool hiking socks
    • Hiking boots with spare laces
    • Gaiters — optional
    • Headlamp with spare bulbs and batteries
    • Small pad or combination lock-to-lock trek bag
    • Basic first aid kit
    • Large plastic bags (for keeping items dry inside trek bags)
    • Water bottles
    • Toiletries (sunscreen, hand sanitizer, bug spray, toilet paper, etc.)
    • Sunglasses
    • Small wash towel
    • Binoculars — optional
    • Compass — optional
    • Swiss knife — optional
    • Camera — optional (but recommended)

  Dress comfortably and for the weather in clothes you can move in. We suggest bringing clothing appropriate for the season. Layers are best and don’t wear jeans.

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• Group sizes and age requirements

  Group sizes and prices:

  • • For this group adventure, the max client-to-guide ratio is 15:1.
    • Cost is per person and it doesn’t decrease as the group grows.
    • It takes a minimum of 6 people for this tour to operate.
    • If joining alone, you’ll be placed with peers that share a similar level of experience.

  Hiking the Ghorepani Poon Hill Trek can be arranged for larger groups. Contact us to make arrangements.

  Min. age requirements:

  • • If you are older than 18, you’re good to go.
    • Minors younger than 18 may be permitted to join the hike on a case-by-case basis, but must be in the presence of a parent or legal guardian.

  If your group has hikers under the age of 18, contact us prior to booking to make arrangements.

• Getting there and meeting location

  To get to the Ghorepani Poon Hill trek in Nepal, you’ll fly into Tribhuvan International Airport, about 15 minutes away from Kathmandu where your adventure begins. From there, your guiding service will transfer you to your accommodation in Kathmandu. The guide will choose the appropriate terrain dependent on conditions and the ability of the group.

  At the end of your adventure, your guiding service will transfer you back to the airport.

• Deposit and cancellation policy

  A 30% deposit is required at the time of booking. Once the trip is confirmed by the guide, the cancellation policy stated below applies. The remaining amount is paid 3 months (90 days) prior to departure.

  All cancellation requests need to be sent in written mail from the same email id which was used to make a booking and have to be reconfirmed by replying to the cancellation confirmation email. Refund for cancellation may vary for the various services booked and as per the policy below:

  If you cancel your booking, the cancellation fee will apply. A cancellation will only be effective when written confirmation of the cancellation is received.

  • • Cancellation 91 days or prior to departure, all deposits will be refunded after deduction of transaction fee and services booked in advance on a non-cancellable basis;
    • Between 31 and 90 days prior to departure, 75% of the total package amount will be deducted
    • 30 days or less prior to departure, there will be no refund and the full package amount will be forfeited.

  If you leave a trip for any reason after it has commenced, your guiding service is not obliged to make any refunds for unused services. If you fail to join a tour according to tour booking dates or join it later or change departure date no refund will be made (in case of a group booking).