TrekkingNepal Tour with Poon Hill Trek
8-day Kathmandu heritage plus Ghorepani Poon Hill trek with Annapurna sunrise
10 Days / 9 NightsModerate
Can you combine a Nepal cultural tour with Poon Hill trek?
Yes. An 8-day combo tour typically spends two to three days on Kathmandu Valley heritage, then treks Ghorepani to Poon Hill (3,210 m) for Annapurna and Dhaulagiri sunrise. Teahouse lodging, guide, porter, and Annapurna permits are included on the walking section.
- Duration
- 10 Days / 9 Nights
- Difficulty
- Moderate
- Best season
- March to May, September to November
- Group size
- 1 to 16 pax
- Price from
- $1,150 USD
Tour highlights
- Kathmandu Valley temples before heading to the Annapurna foothills
- Ghorepani village and rhododendron forest in spring
- Poon Hill sunrise over Annapurna South and Dhaulagiri
- Moderate trekking with teahouse beds, not camping
- TIMS and Annapurna Conservation Area permits arranged in Kathmandu
About this trip
What is the Nepal Tour with Poon Hill Trek?
This 8-day programme pairs Kathmandu Valley sightseeing with the classic Ghorepani Poon Hill trek. You walk rhododendron ridges to a 3,210 m sunrise viewpoint above the Annapurna foothills, then return to Pokhara. Holiday Maker Nepal handles TIMS, ACAP permits, teahouse booking, and the same guide team from cultural days through the trail.
Day-by-day itinerary
8 days
Airport pickup. Trek briefing, permit check, and gear review.
Hotel in KathmanduWelcome dinner
What’s included
Included
- Licensed English-speaking guide for cultural days and trekking section
- Porter support on trek (one porter per two trekkers)
- Teahouse accommodation on trekking nights
- Three meals daily during the trek
- Hotel accommodation in Kathmandu and Pokhara on non-trek nights
- Annapurna Conservation Area permit and TIMS card
- Private vehicle transfers as listed in the itinerary
- Airport transfers in Kathmandu on arrival and departure
- Pre-trek briefing at our Kathmandu office
- All applicable government taxes
Not included
- International flights to and from Nepal
- Nepal visa fee (available on arrival at Kathmandu airport)
- Travel insurance (required for all tours)
- Tips for guide and driver
- Meals not listed in the itinerary
- Personal expenses, laundry, and souvenirs
- Optional activities unless stated in your confirmed quote
- Domestic flights unless listed in the itinerary
What to pack
Recommended packing list (8 items)
- Broken-in hiking boots with ankle support
- Layered clothing and light down or fleece jacket
- Rain jacket and pack cover (monsoon and shoulder seasons)
- Trekking poles recommended for Ghorepani steps
- Head torch, refillable bottle, and purification tablets
- Sleeping bag liner (teahouses provide blankets)
- Sun hat, UV sunglasses, and SPF 50 sunscreen
- Modest clothing for Kathmandu temple visits before the trek
Frequently asked questions
It is moderate: four to five walking days with daily ascents on stone steps. Prior hill walking helps. Maximum altitude is about 3,210 m at Poon Hill.
