Poon Hill Himalayan Trek

Having arrived in Nepal’s capital this morning, spend the day here and enjoy some Nepalese culture. Take some time to explore the city and rest up before your trek. You will have your first night in Katmandhu in a hotel.

After a hearty breakfast, you will transferred to the starting point of the trek Sudame,.Here you will meet the local staff set off onto the beginning of your challenge. The trail gradually ascents to the valley of Hile and Tirkedhunga. There's a steep walk up 3,200 steps towards the large Magar village of Ulleri at 2,073m. We then head gently upwards to Banthanti (2,250m) and eventually Ghorepani, 2,856m, through oak and rhododendron forest. Overnight in  a tea house at this popular stop along the Annapurna trekking circuit.

Expect more of the magnificent Annapurna views as the day begins downhill through forest and alongside tiny villages. Eventually we arrive at Ghandruk, a large Gurung village with traditional houses and slate roofs. Down we continue from here to the bridge at Phedi which crosses the raging Modi river. It’s then an hour-long uphill walk to the village of Landrung where we will camp for the night.

There’s time for one more mountain breakfast before we head off for an hour’s easy walk which overlooks the valley below. A steep stone staircase leads down through rhododendron and pine forest. The trail descends through the tropical forest to Kande (1,180m), from where it’s an hour’s drive to Pokhara. Here we check in to a four-star hotel for a celebratory meal and some much-needed relaxation.

Flying back to the UK, it may be harder than you expected to say goodbye to all your teammates. Be sure to swap details before heading home to share stories with family and friends.