Trip Cost:

USD $905.00 per person(3 star category hotel in City)
USD $1065.00 per person(4 star category hotel in City)
USD $1240.00 per person(5 star category hotel in City)

Single Supplement US $180.00

Cost includes:

• All airport Pick up drop by private vehicle
• 03 nights twin/double shearing deluxe accommodation on BB in Kathmandu
• 02 night twin/double shearing deluxe accommodation on BB in Pokhara
• Guided sightseeing tours in Kathmandu and in Pokhara with privet vehicle.
• Kathmandu to Pokhara to Kathmanud by deluxe tourist bus(if you want both way flight or private vehicle also available on additional cost)
• Annapurna Conservation Area Permit and Trekkers’ Information Management System( TIMS card)
• A highly experience, helpful, knowledgeable, friendly , English speaking well trained, Government license holder guide with all his salary, food, drinks, accommodation, Transport and insurance.
• 02 guest=01 porter with their Insurance, Salary, Food, accommodation and equipment.
• Twin/double shearing accommodation in the mountain during the trekking
• Three meals a day; breakfast, Lunch and Dinner and tea/coffee during the trekking.
• Safe drinking water and first add kid box
• Pokhara to Starting point and ending point to Pokhara by private vehicle
• Trekking Planner’s sleeping bag, down jackets,Ti-shart, Cap, duffle bags, city and trekking route maps – if necessary.

Cost Excludes:

• Your Nepal Visa fees (should bring small accurate fees in USD and 02 passport size photos)
• All the International air fare from and to Kathmandu (no need to pay departure tax for international flight)
• Lunch and Dinner in Kathmandu and Pokhara
• Meals during the traveling time
• Personal travel and health Insurance, Insurance for helicopter evacuation
• In case of extra more night accommodation, lunch and dinner in city due to early arrival and late departure as well as early back/return from mountain/trekking (due to any reason) than the given time period of itinerary
• Your Personal expenses such as ( laundry, baggage charge, phone calls, battery recharge, bar and beverage bill, boiled or bottle water, hot and cold shower, extra porter.. etc)
• The Tips to the trekking crews and drive
• Extra expenses due to flight delays, strikes, weather condition or any event out of our control
• Anything not included in service includes column

Suggested equipment list for this trip;

• Duffel/Rucksack bag/Suitcase (We will provide one complimentary Trekking Planner duffel bag but is to be returned after the trip)
• Trekking day bag( Small handbag)
• Trekking shoes
• Sports shoes or sandal
• Trekking stick
• Sun Hat, cap Warm woolen cap
• Trekking jacket Gore tax/ flees jacket
• Pullover or warm sweeter
• Raincoat
• 4/5 pairs of good qualities shock
• Hand gloves
• 2/3 pairs of Trekking trousers
• 3/4 pairs of trekking shirts
• 3/4 pairs of Underwear
• Eye glass
• Water bottle
• 4 seasons Sleeping bag (Optional/we can provide one if you need it but is to be returned after the trip)
• Flash or Torch light
• Camera and batteries.

Where is Khopra Poon Hill Trekking located?
Khopra Poon Hill is a hill which are the section of north central Nepal hills. The entire massif and surrounding area are protected Annapurna Conservation Area Project.

What essential documents do I need to bring with me on Khopra Poon Hill Trekking?
Valid passport – must be valid for up to 6 months after you return from your tour, keep a separate photocopy with Nepal visa.
Travel insurance, keep a separate photocopy with you Insurance coverage policy Cash and Traveler’s Checks, keep numbers and proof of purchase separate Emergency contact numbers for T/C’s, banks, insurance, family contacts.

Can you provide me more information about the teahouses on Khopra Poon Hill Trekking?
According to the location the tea houses vary on their quality and style on this trek. Basically they have communal room downstairs with one or two bed bedroom above them. You have to use share toilet but nowadays in low levels atteched toilet is found and some have hot shower facilities but some will have stand pipes. Tea houses use a type of burning stove in main communal area and other room are unheated. Tea houses donot have money exchange facilities. Trekking Planner recommend you to exchange cash in Kathmandu or Pokhara as you like.

At the lower altitudes there is electricity facilities whereas as we go higher tea houses become more basic. As cooler temperature drain battery life, ensure your batteries last a little longer by putting it inside pocket of your coat or under your pillow.

How fit do I have to be for Khopra Poon Hill Trekking?
Ghorepani Poonhill trek is consider as easy but trekking in Himalaya means uphill and downhill walking in remote part. You must be healthy and fit to make your mind you can trek minimum 4-5 hours.

How many guides and porters will be there in our group?
A group will have a group leader or a guide who will lead you on the trek. Porters will be there to carry your baggage packs and all the camping gear. One porter will carry two trekkers baggages. A number of supporting staff will depend upon your group size.

At one time how many liter of water I have to carry in Khopra Poon Hill Trekking?
Mostly 3-4 liters is sufficient. You will be able to refill bottels at lunch time. When you are in high altitude you have to drink more water to get rid of altitude diseases.

Is it nessary to carry Trekking poles?
Yes, Trekking Poles make you easy to walk in the rough ways. Trekking poles makes your body and leg to move more safely. So, we suggest you to use it.

Is bottled water available everywhere in Khopra Poon Hill Trekking?
Mainly tea houses on the way have stores which sells bottled water and other supplies that may be needed for you on the trek. There is no any plastic recycleable facilities in Nepal, we encourage you to bring chlorine tablets and use filter water in the teahouses.

Should I have to bring iodine tablets for purifying the water?
You have to bring iodine tablet with you. Chlorine tablets are widely available. The most effective and commonly used version of chlorine is chlorine dioxide, which is tasteless and odourless. Tablets can be bought cheaply and usually 1 tablet is sufficient to purify 1 litre of water. Neutralising tablets can also be bought to get rid of the smell and taste of chlorine or iodine. This will need to be done for water obtained using hand pumps or streams in the trek.

What are the effects of going so high?
Altitude produces physical changes in the body. Higher you go, more pronounced those changes. If after gaining a lot of elevation in a hurry, you experience dizziness, nausea, headaches, and dehydration, you are probably suffering from altitude sickness. In rare cases this may worsen, so a close watch is kept on all trekkers by the Group Leader who is trained to recognize Acute Mountain Sickness (AMS). If trekkers shows any signs of AMS they will be evacuated to a lower, safe altitude immediately. To minimize effects of altitude you ascend slowly which allows safe acclimatization.

What if I get ill while on Khopra Poon Hill Trekking?
It depends on the nature of your illness. If you suddenly feels dizzy or weak, you have to sit or lie down. If you still feel sick, keep a warm and quiet until you can get medical help. You will carried down if no progress we advise travellers to take a personal kit too.

In serious cases, you need helicopter rescue. Our guide will suggest you to use it if its very serious. So, helicopter rescue insurance is necessary for every trekkers before you come to trek in this trek.

Would you recommend to take a Down Jacket?
The weather is changeable in the Himalaya so you can expect to experience four seasons in one day. Make sure you have plenty of warm layers which you can shed or add as required. While even in winter it can be as warm as 19C during the day, the higher the altitude, the colder the temperature and when high up the temperature drops significantly at night to around -10C in October/November, and to around -20C from December to February.

Is alcohol permitted on Khopra Poon Hill Trekking?
Alcohol is consumed in Nepal. You can buy it in tea houses in the trek. Local alcohol is also available. However we suggest you not to drink alcohol at high altitude.

What kind of weather can we expect during Khopra Poon Hill Trekking?
Mountains weather is difficult to predict. Although at night it is generally cooler and the days are warm. Winter (January and February) will be colder but the days can be warm if the sun is out. There will be bit of snow during the month of January, February and December. It is also important to make sure that you can stay warm and dry in just about any conditions.