NEPAL: POON HILL TREK This easy trek leads you through Gurung and Chetri villages, lovely Rhododendron forest and along terraced paddy fields to one of the famous panorama spots on earth: the Poon Hill (3180m).A trek even those who are not too fond of hiking in the mountains will enjoy. An easy ascent to Poon Hill. The views from here of the Himalaya, Dhaulagiri (8.167m) and Annapurna Himal (8.091m), on the one hand, the lovely Nepalese hills and the Kali Gandaki valley on the other, you will never forget! The descent to Thirkedunga is steep but manageable. TYPE OF TRAVEL:  trekking 4-6 hours averagely per day DURATION: 14 days from / to Kathmandu GUIDE: cultural guide in the valley of Kathmandu, trekking guide for the trek SUITABLE FOR: Hikers MAXIMUM HEIGHT: 3180 meters ((Poon Hill) SERVICE TYPE: Standard (medium high). Low cost services on demand or more glitzy. SUGGESTED PERIOD: September to November and  March to May best time. PERSONALIZATION: Customizable  on request INDIVIDUAL DEPARTURES: Every day on request FIXED DEPARTURES: none ITINERARY IN BRIEF Day 01 Arrival in Kathmandu Day 02 Kathmandu valley. Day 03 Kathmandu valley. Day 04 Fly Kathmandu – Pokhara. Day 05 Pokhara - Bhikuck Deurali. Day 06 Bhikuck Deurali – Gandruk. Day 07 Ghandruk – Tadapani. Day 08 Tadapani – Poon Hill. Day 09 Poon Hill. Day 10 Poon Hill – Thirkedunga. Day 11 Thikedunga – Pokhara. Day 12 Flight Pokhara - Kathmandu. Day 13 Kathmandu valley. Day 14 Departure from Kathmandu.    QUOTES OF PARTICIPATION Currency: US Dollar, exchange rates based in 30 November 2011* Same tour-same service: best price guarantee! ** With participants 01 02 03 04 05-07 08-10 Price per person ----- 1447  1380  1287   1278   1199 *Quote based on rates prevailing at the date indicated and subject to confirmation. **We guarantee with same services / duration best price obtainable on the market. Book directly with us or your nearest travel agent. SERVICES INCLUDED TRANSFERS - With private vehicles as shown on the map FLIGHTS - Flight  Pokhara-Kathmanduinclusive 15 kg luggage allowance NIGHTS (see table for details) - At the hotel 2 / 3 star hotel in Kathmandu - At the hotel 2 / 3 star hotel in Pokhara - In simple lodges during the trek MEALS - Meals as indicated in the detailed itinerary - Full board during the trek - End of trip dinner restaurant with typical Nepalese Guides - English speaking guide for the visits shown in the Kathmandu Valley - English speaking guide for trekking - Transport of personal luggage up to 13 kg with porters / yaks / ponies VISAS, PERMITS AND REVENUE - Entrance fees for the main entrances for the described sightseeing’s - Entrance fees for the national parks,   protected areas and TIMS GENERALLY - 1 bag to your luggage during the trek - Luggage suitcases at the hotel during the trek - Travel Assistance of qualified personnel - Meals, transfers, insurance for the staff accompanying - Carrying out all necessary paperwork on the spot - Taxes local government - Telephone support 24 to 24 hours during the trip - Quote practical management SERVICES NOT INCLUDED - International flights to get to the place of beginning your journey - Entry visa for Nepal (see download) - Insurance for yourself - Personal equipment and medicines - Insurens for yourself for your travels and tour - Any expences of resque and helicopter  - Single room and other mentioned supplements, - Sleeping bag for overnight stays in hiking (hire on request) - Extra in lodge (shower, telephone calls, drinks etc.) - Personal transport on horseback etc. - Whatever not explicitly mentioned in "Included Services" ACCOMMODATIONS PROVIDED OR SIMILAR Kathmandu Samsara / Nirvana Garden / Thamel Eco Resort / Kathmandu Resort / Manang / Holy Himalaya Pokhara Trek-O-Tel / The kantipur / Trekker’s Inn Fill in the form below to recieve the detailed itinerary and personalize this tour if you like accordingly to your requirements, please ask us!   If the present tour itinerary or tour style does not reflect what you actually expected, please consult us for a customized solution in accordance with your needs like for example with more moderate or more luxorious accomodations, extentions, other activities and so forth.