Poon Hill Hot Spring Trek

Duration: 09 days from Arrival to Departure

Max. Altitude: Poon Hill (3200 m)

Trek Grade: Easy

Best Travel Time: February to Mid June, September – November are the best seasons. Dec & January are Winter, We can go for the trek can be snow on the trail, July & August are rainy time and not highly recommended.

Equipment rental: We advise you to bring all of your clothing and gear from home, however in Kathmandu there are many shops to buy and rent trek related equipment

Your trek Backpack/duffle bag: Your baggage on the trek will be carried by our porters, the maximum weight per trekkers is 15kg including your sleeping bag and down jacket, Other items not required on trek can be stored in our office or your hotel in Kathmandu

                                    Overview

Day 01: - Arrival at Kathmandu Airport

Day 02: - Sightseeing of Kathmandu valley

Day 03: - Drive to Pokhara

Day 04: - Pokhara to Tikhedhunga (1,575m): 4 hrs

Day 05: - Tikhedhunga trek to Ghorepani (2,850m): 7 hrs

Day 06: - Ghorepani trek to Tatopani (1,780m): 8-9 hrs

Day 07: - Tatopani to Pokhara

Day 08: - Pokhara to Kathmandu

Day 09: - Final Departure

We will transfer you to international airport for your onward final departure.

Poonhill Hot Spring Trek is comparatively an easy walk that winds through Gurung villages and dense Rhododendron forest and also offers one of the best Himalayan viewpoints. Annapurna Poonhill Hot Spring trekking is organized in the village of Ghorepani and Tatopani which are famous for the stunning closest view of snowcapped peaks. Tatopani offers you the relaxing and amusing time bathing in natural hot spring water. Ghorepani hot spring trek presents Dhaulagiri (8,167m) and Annapurna (8,091m) Fishtail (6997m) Annapurna South, Himchuli and other famous mountains amazingly. The best time to visit hot spring trekking is between the autumn and spring seasons when rows of the Himalayan Mountain peaks gets covered by a blanket of impeccable white snow.

Poonhill hot spring treks begin at Nayapul with about one hour drive from beautiful Pokhara or a flight from Kathmandu. The Annapurna hot spring trekking continues from Nayapul and towards Tikhedunga.

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Day 01: Kathmandu Arrival
One of the representation from Himalayan Sanctuary Adventure will be waiting you outside the Tribhuvan International Airport holding your name and transfer you to the hotel.
Day 02: Sightseeing of Kathmandu valley
Full-day Sightseeing of Kathmandu Vally . After breakfast in the morning you will be Proceed for Sightseeing place as given below. 1.Boudhanath Stupa , Lies about 6 kms to the east of downtown Kathmandu and is the largest stupa in the valley. It looms 36 meters high and presents one of the most fascinating specimens of stupa design. Buddhanath is also known as Khasti, or dew drops, after an account that builders had to use dew to mix the mortar as Kathmandu was suffering from a severe drought during the construction of Bouddhanath. 2.Pasupatinath Temple , Pashupatinath is one of the most sacred Hindu shrines in the world and lies 5 kms east of the city center. The richly-ornamented pagoda houses the sacred Linga, or phallic symbol, of Lord Shiva. Chronicles indicate the temple’s existence prior to 400 AD. Devotees can be seen taking ritual dips in the holy Bagmati River flowing beside the temple 3.patan Darbar Square , Patan Durbar Square is an enchanting combination of palace buildings, artistic courtyards and graceful pagoda temples. The former royal palace complex is the center of Patan’s religious and social life, and houses a museum containing an array of bronze statues and religious objects. One remarkable monument here is a 17th-century temple dedicated to the Hindu god Krishna, built entirely of stone 4.Swayambhunath Stupa ,The Monkey Temple (World Heritage Site) Watches over the valley from the top of a hillock on its western side. The huge stupa is one of the holiest Buddhists sites in Nepal and its establishment is linked to the creation of the Kathmandu Valley out of a primordial lake. Swayambhu is also known as Samhengu and the Monkey temple because of the countless monkeys living in the premises
Day 03: Drive to Pokhara
Drive by tourist coach via scenic Prthivi highway for about 6-7 hour drive. The town of Pokhara is considerably less hectic than Kathmandu and is the starting point of your trek. You can enjoy the boating trip in Phewa lake at evening and also have the pleasure view of the sunset over a Himalayan range of Annapurna and Fishtail.
Day 04: Pokhara to Tikhedhunga (1,575m): 4 hrs
One hour drive from Pokhara to Nayapul and walk through the lust, green Modi river valley. We will show our Trekking permit and TIMS card in the Annapurna Conservation Area project Office. It will take some 4 hrs to reach Hile 1527m. The trail winds its way through bamboo forests and passes by a spectacular waterfall. You will follow the bank of Bhurungdi Khola (river) until Tikhedhunga. Overnight at hotel.
Day 05: Tikhedhunga trek to Ghorepani (2,850m): 7 hrs
Walk up besides the cascading river through refreshingly cool oak and rhododendron forest. The villages we will encounter on way are charming and special in their own unique way. After a few hours of long hard climb with several breaks we will reach Ulleri Village. After lunch we go through dense oak and Rhododendron forest to Nangethati and another 1.3omn walk from here will bring us to Ghorepani.
Day 06: Ghorepani trek to Tatopani (1,780m): 8-9 hrs
Early in the morning we will climb Poon hill (3,210m) to watch the out of this world view of sun rising over the majestic Himalayas. From Poonhill, as the sun touches the snow-capped summits, the Himalayan giants – Dhaulagiri (8167m) and Annapurna (8091m) along with the jagged edge of other peaks – gradually reveal their grandeur.
You will have breakfast then start to walk down to Shika. The trek continues through pine and rhododendron forests and along the tiny village of Tadapani. After lunch in the village, we trek for 4 hours to reach Jhinu Danda Hot Springs. In Tatopani (Hot Spring) there is natural hot water springs and pool and shower made for bathing- time for a “Scrub-up
Day 07: Tatopani to Pokhara
Trek to Beni along Kaligandaki River for 5-6 hours. After having lunch here, we will drive back to Pokhara of about 4-5 hrs. You can utilize your afternoon by doing some family shopping. Places of interest are Fewa Lake, Devi’s fall, a museum, a Tibetan Refugee settlement and Gupteshwar Cave. Enjoy the evening boating or hanging around the lakeside.
Day 08: Pokhara to Kathmandu
If you want we can extend your program to other places famous also like join program to Chitwan National park, Sarangkot, Bandipur etc). Early morning having breakfast, we depart from the Pokhara Tourist Bus Station to travel back to Kathmandu. Spend resting the day and at evening you’ll be offered a cultural program show and traditional dinner.
Day 09: Final Departure
We will transfer you to international airport for your onward final departure.
Near public transportation
Infants must sit on laps
Not recommended for travelers with back problems
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
Most travelers can participate
This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate