Poonhill/Mulde Peak Trek
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NEPAL SANCTUARY TREKS POONHILL / MULDE PEAK SUNRISE TREK Table of Contents Trip overview ....................................................................................................................................... 3 Fast facts .............................................................................................................................................. 5 Trip Facts ............................................................................................................................................. 5 Why Nepal Sanctuary Treks? ........................................................................................................... 5 Detailed Itinerary................................................................................................................................. 6 Inclusion ............................................................................................................................................... 9 Exclusion............................................................................................................................................ 10 Terms and Conditions ..................................................................................................................... 10 Visas and Entry Requirements ...................................................................................................... 14 Customs ............................................................................................................................................. 16 Temperature ...................................................................................................................................... 17 Accommodation ................................................................................................................................ 18 City Hotels ....................................................................................................................................... 18 Tea house Lodge ............................................................................................................................ 18 Meals ................................................................................................................................................... 19 1. Meals at Teahouse.................................................................................................................. 19 2. Meals at Hotels ........................................................................................................................ 20 3. Cater meals ............................................................................................................................. 20 4. Meals Package ............................................................................................................................ 20 Drinking Water .................................................................................................................................. 20 Health .................................................................................................................................................. 21 Safety and Security .......................................................................................................................... 21 Vaccination ........................................................................................................................................ 22 Travel Insurance ............................................................................................................................... 22 Local Flights ...................................................................................................................................... 22 Laundry .............................................................................................................................................. 23 Money Exchange .............................................................................................................................. 23 Bank Hours ........................................................................................................................................ 23 Language............................................................................................................................................ 23 1 Got questions? Write to an expert [email protected] Tel: +977 1 4426721, 4431610, 4434542 Website: https://www.nepalsanctuarytreks.com/ Communication ................................................................................................................................. 23 Time Zone .......................................................................................................................................... 24 Tipping information .......................................................................................................................... 24 Optional activities ............................................................................................................................. 24 Additional Costs ............................................................................................................................... 24 Hotel Transfer on Arrival ................................................................................................................. 24 Stay alert from scam porter at airport .......................................................................................... 25 International and Domestic Departure ......................................................................................... 25 Feedback Form ................................................................................................................................. 25 Blog ..................................................................................................................................................... 25 Cultural and Environmental Considerations ............................................................................... 26 Environment .................................................................................................................................. 26 Economy......................................................................................................................................... 27 Cultural Code of Conduct ........................................................................................................... 27 Social .............................................................................................................................................. 28 Sustainable Practices when visiting National Park/ wildlife habitat ....................................... 28 Transportation ................................................................................................................................... 30 Clothing Etiquette ............................................................................................................................. 30 Packing Checklist ............................................................................................................................. 31 Clothing and Equipment Rental ..................................................................................................... 33 Purchasing branded trekking clothing ......................................................................................... 33 Recommended Restaurants ........................................................................................................... 33 Clinic ................................................................................................................................................... 34 Recommended Reading List .......................................................................................................... 34 Background Reading ....................................................................................................................... 34 Illustrated ........................................................................................................................................... 35 2 Got questions? Write to an expert [email protected] Tel: +977 1 4426721, 4431610, 4434542 Website: https://www.nepalsanctuarytreks.com/ Trip overview Ghorepani Poon Hill Trek is a short and tranquil trek in the Annapurna region where you can enjoy the marvels of nature and culture of Nepal with your entire family, solo or school groups. This ever-popular trekking trail takes you to the picturesque ethnic villages and accomplishes your craving to be in close proximity of the massive snow-capped Annapurna and Dhaulagiri range. Trekking to the foothills of the Annapurnas with begins with your arrival at Tribhuvan International airport. A short stay in Kathmandu valley featuring a visit to some of the prominent places. The trek begins with the spectacular flight to Pokhara that offers you with great aerial vistas of the snow-clad mountains, rivers, and lush hills. A short drive from Pokhara leads you to Nayapul, from where you commence trekking through the lush forest on flag-stone steps. The trail past traditional hamlets of Magar and Gurung community, rice fields, and waterfalls as you trek through a blanketed forest of rhododendron and oak trees. If you are trekking during spring season then the hilly forest is painted by Rhododendron splendidly. This short venture trek embraces exhilarating glimpses of the high mountains.