Poon Hill & Kali Gandaki Adventure Tour - 10 Days
RAFTING – TREKKING
The Ghorepani Poon Hill trek in the Annapurna Region is one of the most famous short mountain treks in Nepal with breathtaking mountain views of Mt. Dhaulagiri, Mt. Machhapuchhre, Annapurna I, Mt. Manaslu, Annapurna II and many other peaks.
Our “Poon Hill & Kali Gandaki Adventure Tour” is one of the most practical and invigorating ways to do the Poon Hill Trek.
Consisting of three days of trekking and three days of rafting on the Kali Gandaki, this tour is a terrific way to experience the Himalayas and involves both adventure and exposure to the local culture.
Trek through impressive rhododendron forests, conquer the challenging white-water rapids of the Kali Gandaki, the world's deepest canyon, witness breathtaking vistas, experience the true lifestyle of the Gurung and Magar and enjoy delicious food and warm hospitality.
Day 01. WELCOME TO NEPAL
Upon arrival in Kathmandu, our friendly representative will be waiting for you at the airport with a sign displaying your name. He will then drive you to your hotel. At the hotel, you will receive a short pre-departure briefing.
Depending on your time of arrival, you are free to relax or explore the city.
Overnight in Kathmandu.
Day 02. POKHARA
Meals: Breakfast.
Overnight in Pokhara.
Day 03. TREK FROM NAYAPUL TO ULLERI (1960m) | ≈ 5 hours
After breakfast, we will drive to Nayapul by private car/van. We will start our trek from Nayapul and cross few suspension bridges, before reaching Tikhedhunga. Then, we will climb steep stone steps up to Ulleri, an ancient village of stone houses, where we will stop for the night.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner.
Overnight in Ulleri.
Day 04. TREK TO GHOREPANI (2874m) | ≈ 5-6 hours
We will continue our trek from Ulleri to Ghorepani through the rhododendron forest.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner.
Overnight in Ghorepani.
Day 05. HIKE TO POONHILL (3210m) | ≈ 1 hour, TREK TO TATOPANI (≈ 6-7 hours) AND DRIVE TO BENI (≈ 2 hours)
We will wake up around 4 am, and begin our hike to Poonhill at 4:30 am sharp (≈ 1 hour hike). Witness the spectacular Poonhill sunrise over towering peaks. Enjoy the breathtaking views of Mt. Dhaulagiri, Annapurna I, Annapurna South, Mt. Fishtail, Mt. Manaslu, Annapurna II and many other peaks.
We will hike down and enjoy a nice breakfast before continuing our trek to Tatopani through dense rhododendron forests. We will have a break in Tatopani and then, we will drive to Beni, where we will spend the night.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner.
Overnight in Beni.
Day 06. KALI GANDAKI RAFTING
Rafting (day 1) on the Kali Gandaki River, the world's deepest canyon:
We will drive from Beni to Maldhunga. Before hitting the rapids, we will prepare our rafting equipment and you will receive a briefing about safety procedures and paddling techniques. Then, we will start our rafting adventure. We will hit few famous rapids, including Big Brother and Small Brother. We will set up our camp on the Modi Khola's river bank.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner.
Overnight: Camping along the river.
Day 07. KALI GANDAKI RAFTING
Rafting (day 2) on the Kali Gandaki River, the world's deepest canyon:
After breakfast, we will float down the river and tackle the Good Morning rapid and some class 3 and 4 rapids. We will set up our camp in Purti Ghat.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner.
Overnight: Camping along the river.
Day 08. KALI GANDAKI RAFTING
Rafting (day 3) on the Kali Gandaki River, the world's deepest canyon:
We will continue our rafting trip towards Seti Beni. We will pass black rocks worshipped by Hindus as the manifestation of Lord Vishnu (Shaligram). We will end our rafting trip in Mirmi. From Mirmi, we will head back to Pokhara by bus.
Meals: Breakfast & Lunch.
Overnight in Pokhara.
Day 09. KATHMANDU
Meals: Breakfast & Farewell Dinner.
Overnight in Kathmandu.
Day 10. DEPARTURE
- Rucksack.
- Swimsuits.
- Outdoor clothing: Outdoor clothing should be tough and comfortable. Jeans should not be worn, as they are slow to dry, clinging and cold. Walking boots and sport sandals are ideal.
- Water Bottle or Hydration Bladder.
- Daypack (25-30 liters).
- Trekking Pants & Shorts.
- Sun hat.
- Sunglasses.
- Trekking poles.
- Sunscreen.
- Flashlight.
- Wash kit and towel.
- Camera.
- 1 waterproof jacket. Check the weather forecast before you go.
- Lightweight trainers.
- Medicine (in particular, diarrhea medication): Water Purification Tablets/ Isotonic Powder/ Basic First Aid Kit/ Diamox/ Oximeter / Ibuprofen for general aches and pains/ Imodium or Pepto Bismol capsules for upset stomach or diarrhea.
- Copies of important documents (passport, vaccination certificates, travel insurance) & extra passport photos.
- Insect repellent.
- Padlocks.
- Power adapters.
- Little trash bags to carry your waste during your trek.
*This list is not exhaustive.
What’s included
- Pre-departure support.
- Airport pick-up & drop-off.
- All ground transportation.
- All activities as mentioned in the itinerary with a professional trekking guide and professional rafting guides.
- Quality rafting and kayaking equipment, including boats, kayaks, helmets, paddles, PFDs, dry bags and Pelican boxes.
- Accommodation: tea houses during the trek, camping during rafting, and 3-Star hotels in Kathmandu and Pokhara.
- For camping: all necessary facilities including tents, shelters, mats and sleeping bags, etc.
- Meals as mentioned in the itinerary.
- All necessary permits.
- First aid kits carried by your leader.
- Farewell dinner in Kathmandu.
- All government taxes, VAT and service charges.
What’s NOT included
- International flights & domestic flights.
- Porter service.
- Tips for guides & others.
- Personal expenditures, all bar bills, laundry, telephone calls.
- Medical examination (if required) & vaccination costs.
- Optional trips.
- Visa fees & Travel insurance.
- Anything else not specified in the ‘what’s included’ section above.
Accommodation:
- Kathmandu (2 nights): Carefully selected 3-Star hotel.
- Pokhara (2 nights): Carefully selected 3-Star hotel.
- During trekking (From Day 03 to Day 05): Tea houses.
- During rafting (From Day 06 to Day 07): Camping.
Meals:
- Day 1: N/A.
- Day 2: Breakfast.
- Day 3: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner.
- Day 4: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner.
- Day 5: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner.
- Day 6: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner.
- Day 7: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner.
- Day 8: Breakfast & Lunch.
- Day 9: Breakfast & Farewell Dinner.
- Day 10: Breakfast.
Good health and passion for adventure.
We require at least a minimum of 6 travelers for this adventure tour.
You are required as a condition of booking to have an adequate travel insurance.
