Dec 9 - Dec 16, 2020 | Change
Ghandruk, Khopra Ridge, & Poon Hill
trek
(8 days)
Annapurna Region, Nepal
Highlights:
Ghandruk, Muldai, Khopra Danda, and Poon Hill
Difficulty:
moderate
Teahouse lodging, food, & transportation paid separately.
Food & Lodging
In order to provide you with the best possible price and to get as much money as possible directly to the people who are actually doing the work, we do not charge you in advance for teahouse lodging and food. The guide will be able to book accommodation for the group in advance during high season. However, you will pay the teahouse owner directly for food and lodging. Budget at least $25 a day for food and lodging to be paid in cash directly to the teahouse. Estimated food & lodging for this trip $150.00 per person.
Transportation
For 'Guide & Permit Only' treks we do not include transportation to/from the trail head. Your guide will help you arrange transportation to the trail head in the case where public bus tickets or a hired private vehicle is required. In addition to your own fare, please pay the fare of your guide and porter (if you have hired one) for public buses and public jeeps. In the case of flights, a fee for the guides transportation is included in the price. You have the option of allowing us to also book your flight this ensures that your guide can be on the same flight. You are also free to book your own flight with the airlines directly if you wish please let us know your flight information if you book your own tickets. If you are on trek in which multiple trekkers have joined we will provide you with the contacts of other members of your trek so that you can arrange your transportation together.Currently you have 0 guests trekking with you.
- Permits ACAP and TIMS Card
- Guide Guide's wages, food, lodging, and insurance
- VAT Tax 13% Nepal Government Tax
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Porter
Each porter may carry no more than 20 kg (44 lb). One porter is usually enough for 2 people's gear.
Government required insurance covers the porter in case of an accident while on the trip.
$20 per day per porter
+ $30 per porter for porter's insurance
+ $2.21 per day per porter for vat tax (porter)
This trip has optional side trips. Would you like to see the options?
Would you like to request a specific guide?
If you do not specify a guide, a request will be sent to all available guides (once a payment is made and the trek is confirmed). Once confirmed, you can choose from the guides who indicated that they would like to lead your trek, or ask us to recommend a guide.
We will try to respond within 24 hours.
Weather Conditions in December
change startDecember is probably the most underrated month to trek, one of the driest months of the year skies are often clear from sunrise to sunset. The trails and teahouses are less crowded than in November. At higher altitudes, temperatures drop as the winter season approaches so it is important to carry warm enough clothing and sleeping bags. When properly prepared December can be a great month to trek
At a glance
On average there are 1 day with precipitation in
December. The highest point on the trek is
Khopra Danda at
3640 m. During
December, expect high temperatures of around
6.6°C (44°F)
and lows down to
-9.4°C (15°F)
at Khopra Danda.
Ghandruk, Khopra Ridge, & Poon Hill
Trek
(Elevation Profile)
Build an Itinerary
(8 days)
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Extra rest days and overnights can be added once the itinerary is created. However any side trips must be added in this step before the itinerary is created.
| Wed Dec 9 (day 1) |
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Pokhara (827 m) Expect typical high termperatures of about 23.4°C (74°F) and lows of about 7.4°C (45°F) in December. |
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Public bus from Pokhara to Naya Pul
(Not Included)
Estimated cost:
$2.00
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Naya Pul (1000 m) Expect typical high termperatures of about 22.4°C (72°F) and lows of about 6.4°C (44°F) in December. |
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Birethanti (1025 m)
About 1 hour from Naya Pul |
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Syauli Bazaar (1170 m)
1 hour easy walk from Birethani |
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Ghandruk (2000 m)
About 2-3 hours from Syauli Bazaar Overnight |
| Thu Dec 10 (day 2) |
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Tadapani (2590 m)
About 3-4 hours from Ghandruk (trail climbs through forest) Overnight |
| Fri Dec 11 (day 3) |
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Dobato (3350 m)
About 4-5 hour from Tadapani Overnight |
| Sat Dec 12 (day 4) |
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Muldai (3637 m)
About 30 min from Dobato. |
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Bayeli Kharka (3440 m)
About 1 to 2 hours from Dobato |
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Chistibung (3000 m)
About 5 to 6 hours from Dobato and 4-5 hours from Bayeli Kharka Overnight |
| Sun Dec 13 (day 5) | |
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Khopra Danda (3640 m)
About 4 hours from Chistibung Overnight |
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Highlights: Khopra Danda
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| Mon Dec 14 (day 6) |
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Chistibung (3000 m) Expect typical high termperatures of about 10.4°C (51°F) and lows of about -5.6°C (22°F) in December. |
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Swanta (2350 m) Expect typical high termperatures of about 14.3°C (58°F) and lows of about -1.7°C (29°F) in December. Overnight |
| Tue Dec 15 (day 7) |
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Ghorepani (2874 m) Expect typical high termperatures of about 11.2°C (52°F) and lows of about -4.8°C (23°F) in December. Overnight |
| Wed Dec 16 (day 8) |
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Poon Hill (3210 m)
About 1-1.5 hours up and a half hour back down to Ghorepani |
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Tikhedunga (1525 m)
About 5-6 hours from Ghorepani (while not required it is recommended to add an overnight in Tikhedunga to avoid a very long day and more time on top of Poon Hill) |
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Birethanti (1025 m)
About 1-2 hours from Tikhedunga |
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Naya Pul (1000 m)
About 45 minutes from Birethanti |
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Public bus from Naya Pul to Pokhara
(Not Included)
Estimated cost:
$2.00
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Pokhara (827 m) Expect typical high termperatures of about 23.4°C (74°F) and lows of about 7.4°C (45°F) in December. |
Ghandruk, Khopra Ridge, & Poon Hill Itinerary Reviews
by Brad (Usa) on Nov 13, 2019
Ghandruk, Khopra Ridge, & Poon Hill led by Lali (Laxmi) Malla
Bring cash with you to poon hill to buy hot coffee while you wait for sunrise. There is a snack bar up there and I regret not having coffee.
