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Annapurna Rhododendron View Trek – 5 Days
Nepal Rhododendron view trek during the month of March to May. As a mountainous country, Nepal is the best place in the world to view beautiful flower rhododendron. In the forests of the mountain and hilly region of Nepal, different species of rhododendron flowers such as astragalus, Lonicera, caragana, white magnolias, orchids, lavender primus, blue irises, roses, Campanas, impatiens, anemones, corydalis, edelweiss, geraniums, saxifrages proliferate, poppies, larkspurs, and Sediums can be seen.
Rhododendron Blooming season in Nepal!
Rhododendron flower will bloom in the spring season-month of March-April till May. Trekking in Nepal during the Rhododendron flower blooming season is a best time than other months. Rhododendron trek enables you to explore the different species of rhododendron. Because of the enchanting beauty of rhododendron flowers, this trek becomes one of the most romantic treks in your life.
During the Rhododendron view trek, you will get a stunning glimpse of beautiful white-capped peaks. It definitely makes your journey blissful. Rhododendron forests are in various places in Nepal. The most attractive, diverse species and adequate rhododendron trees are especially in Milke Danda. Moreover, they are in the Langtang valley, Everest Region, and Ruby Valley Route as well. Poon hill and Ghandruk areas are also major hot spots. To give full satisfaction to our visitors Trek to Everest offer the most romantic rhododendron flowers view trek. The major locations are Milke Danda, upper Langtang valley, and Poon Hill. During this trek beside the attraction of rhododendron flowers, you will get a glimpse of the beautiful peaks of the particular region.
Best way to explore Annapurna Region’s Mother Nature
Moreover, during the rhododendron Flowers view trek, you will get the opportunity to know the diverse cultures of ethnic people. For instance, if you decide to go to Milke Danda, the eastern part of Nepal, you will know the Sherpa and Chhetri cultures. In the same way, if you decide to go Poon hill, the western part of Nepal for the rhododendron forest trek you will be able to know the Gurung and Magar cultures.
Similarly, if you decide to go to upper Langtang valley, you will be able to know the Tamang culture. The best time for the rhododendron trek is March and April when the rhododendron forest is in its full glory. Hire a porter guide from Pokhara for the Annapurna region and a Porter guide from Lukla for the Everest region, if you are traveling alone and thinking to hire a personal guide for your safety.
Are you already in Nepal?
If you are already here in Kathmandu or Pokhara and need to hire a guide/porter or Tour/Trekking packages, you can directly contact Mr. Simbir, via WhatsApp at +9779841146306. Or visit our office:- Himalaya View Treks Pvt. Ltd which is located in Kaldhara Marg, Kathmandu 44600. Front of the Kathmandu sports climbing center on the 1st-floor building.
Short Itinerary
Book Now, 5 Days - Ghorepani Poon Hill Rhododendron View Trek for the Month of March/April 2024
Day 01: Drive to Nayapul and then trek to Tirkhe Dhunga
Day 02: Trek to Ghorepani via Rhododendron forest
Day 03: Visit Poon Hill and trek to Tadapani
Day 04: Trek to Ghandruk via Rhododendron forest
Day 05: Trek to Nayapul and drive back to Pokhara
Detailed Itinerary
Day 01: Drive to Nayapul and then trek to Tirkhe Dhunga
In The morning meet your guide drive to Nayapul by Taxi (2 hours) and trek to Tirkhe Dunga (4 hours, 1577 m) stay Overnight at lodge.
Day 02: Trek to Ghorepani via Rhododendron forest
Trek to Ghorepani via Rhododendron forest (6/7 hours, 2853 m) stay Overnight at lodge
Day 03: Visit to Poon Hill and trek to Tadapani
Early morning visit to Poon Hill (3210 m. 45 minutes to get at the top for the sunrise view) and trek to Tadapani via Rhododendron forest (5 hours 2630 m) stay overnight at lodge
Day 04: Trek to Ghandruk via Rhododendron forest
Trek to Ghandruk via Rhododendron forest ( 3 hours 1935 m ) stay overnight at Lodge.
Day 05: Trek to Nayapul and drive back to Pokhara
Trek to Nayapul (4 hours walking) and then drive back to Pokhara by taxi
Included
- Pokhara to Nayapul to Pokhara by private car/van/bus pepend on group sizes
- All meals (Breakfast, lunch, and dinner) during your Rhododendron Trek with 4 night Hotel Accommodation
- Government licensed holder, fluent English Speaking, Annapurna Familiar Himalaya view Treks guide, 1 assistant guide if Group sizes is more than 10 trekkers) one guide lead up to 10 trekkers
- Strong local Porters for Carry trekker’s luggage. One porter every 2 trekkers, Porter carry maximum 20 Kg. 10 Kg per trekkers
- Cost Includes Guides and porters meals, accommodation, Salary, insurance, transportation, and needed equipment for the Trekking
- Water purification drop or tablets for safe drinking water
- ACAP permit fee and TIMS card permit
- Seasonal fresh fruits after Dinner
- Local government, taxes, including official Service Charge
- Himalaya View treks T-shirt as a Souvenirs, and duffle bag if needed
Not Included
- Hotel accommodation In Kathmandu and Pokhara
- Meals in Pokhara before Trek as well after the Trek
- Personal expense (shopping, snacks, boil bottle water, hot (tea, coffee) and cold drinks, hot shower, alcohol, Wi-Fi, telephone call, battery charge fee during the Rhododendron Trek)
- Personal clothing and trekking gear
- Personal travel insurance including evacuation coverage (compulsory) up to 6000m)
- Additional costs if delays flights and outside the itinerary
- All the costs and expenses which are not mentioned in includes list
- Tips for guide and porters. in end of the treks
Useful Info
Why you would love the Poon Hill Trek trek:
- This is the shortest trek route in Annapurna. Trek to Poon Hill and return to Kathmandu in just 5 days.
- You will learn a few things about ethnic Gurung culture. Walk through villages of brave Gurkha soldiers & interact with families, its interesting!
- Himalayan scenery viewed hereabouts is some of the best in the world. It warms your senses and leaves you delighted.
- You get 360-degree views of Annapurna I (the 10th highest mountain in the world), Annapurna III, Gangapurna, and Hiunchuli from Annapurna Sanctuary.
- You experience some great Stargazing opportunities at Poon Hill (if the night sky is brilliantly clear). Enjoy a clear view of constellations and the Milky Way galaxies.
If you are already here in Kathmandu or Pokhara and need to hire a guide/porter or Tour/Trekking packages, you can directly contact HVT via WhatsApp at +9779841146306. Or visit our office:- Himalaya View Treks Pvt. Ltd which is located in Kaldhara Marg, Kathmandu 44600. Front of the Kathmandu sports climbing center on the 1st-floor building.
Trail Length
The distance between base camp and Pokhara is around 81.1 kilometers. It is the highest distance that you cover during the trek. There are many downhill, uphill, rugged trails and glacier walking. For any normal person, trekking that distance is not an easy activity. Long distance trekking can become tiring but end result is rewarding.
Altitude Sickness
Altitude sickness is the biggest factor in this trip. The maximum height on this trip is 3210 m from sea level. Therefore, AMS can happen. However, it is not very serious altitude to get caught by the altitude sickness. Trip starts from Pokhara which is at 800 m. The change in altitude is the major cause of altitude sickness. Proper acclimatization is needed. Therefore, our itinerary focuses more on the client’s safety.
Weather & Climatic Conditions
Nepal’s mountain region has unpredictable weather and climatic conditions. Day temperature is normal but night hours are pretty freezing. Weather can change drastically in just an hour. Expect unexpected changes in climate and weather. However, the team will analyze the situation and only decide whether to push or not.
Trekking Preparation
The best way to prepare for climbing is by doing cardiovascular workouts. These kinds of cardio exercises help to increase lung capacity. In order to climb the mountain, you need strong and healthy lungs.
Do some strength-building training like planks, push-ups, and squats. Cycling is also the best option to prepare your body for climbing. Always start these activities 4-5 months before traveling to Nepal for climbing.
FAQs
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Can I add Annapurna Base Camp too?
Yes, you can add Annapurna Base Camp in the itinerary but you have to omit the Poon Hill Section. If you add 2 more days then you can do the Annapurna Base Camp Trek too.
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Do i need to take Travel Insurance?
Yes, it is mandatory to take the travel insurance for any kinds of trekking in Nepal. Make sure to get the insurance plan which covers helicopter rescue, medical aid and emergencies.
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Is there risk of altitude sickness during 5 days Annapurna Trek?
No, there isn't high risk of altitude sickness in this trek. The highest destination on this trek is Poon Hill (3210 m). Normally altitude sickness occurs after 2600 m but it is not serious. Usually, altitude sickness occurs after 3600 m. Even if it is not risky altitude, you need to be careful and follow the instructions of the trekking guide.
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What kind of accommodation and food do i get during the trek?
You will be getting the teahouse/lodge accommodation and food will be from the menu. You will get breakfast, lunch and dinner ordered from the menu.
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How difficult is 5 days Annapurna Trek?
It is the most popular and easy trekking trail to trek in Nepal. Every age group of people can trek on this trail.
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Trips Reviews
Nicholas M2024-04-13Wonderful Company for Families We just completed 13 days in Nepal, 8 of which was spent trekking to Annapurna Base Camp with our 10 and 13 year old daughters. We had a wonderful experience, from the instant communication with owner Simbir to all of my emails, to the trek itself with our guide and porters Dal Bahadur Gurung, Anil Gurung, and Manoj. The crew was fantastic, with not only helping us carry our gear but also making us comfortable once we reached our nightly tea house. Can the trip be done cheaper, apparently so if you are willing to go through the work to secure permits, carry your own gear and are prepared to be turned away at full tea houses. However, if you’re new to trekking, or like us and want to do it with children who aren’t yet ready to carry heavy packs, I highly recommend Himalaya View Treks.Andrias_Suganda2024-04-13Trek the EBC with Peace and Certainty! Himalaya View Treks simply shows the high mileage and professionalism for trekking and all related activities in Nepal. They will help and assist you before-during-after the activities to make sure you’re fully aware as well as safe and sound back to your homeland. For me personally, I did an EBC trek in April 2024 and it would be challenging without experienced guide and all support system provided by this company. Well done!Ellioteaglesham2024-04-13Amazing experience for EBC trek🏔️ would absolutely recommend this company to do your trekking with in Nepal. From the moment we messaged simbir, he was so helpful with any questions/worries we had. Everything was so smooth from the moment we landed in Kathmandu. Our guide Ram was amazing on our trek to EBC, always making sure we were happy. Will definitely use again when we return to Nepal, thank you for everything guys✨✨David Schrader2024-04-10Amazing Experience! My partner and I went on the 12 day EBC tour, and our experience was amazing! We chose Himalaya View Treks because they hire local guides and porters. It was tough dealing with the altitude and the long days, but our guide Prayash and porter Ram made sure we were taken care of at all steps along the way, from taking care of our accommodation and meals to taking care of our health and comfort. They also helped us to sort our flights to and from Lukla which is a headache in the best of circumstances. We are very grateful to Himalaya View Treks for our experience!Edoardo L2024-03-23Would 100% recommend We had a fantastic time on the 8-day Annapurna Circuit trek with Himalaya View Treks. The tour covered the most scenic and interesting parts of the circuit given the limited time we had, and the views were just unforgettable. Sofi, our guide, was very friendly and knowledgeable, and allowed us to adapt the pace (and any side treks) based on our abilities and interests. He also turned out to be a pretty good chess player. Our porter was also phenomenal: we couldn’t have made it up to Thorong La without either of them. The whole trip was very well organised and everything ran smoothly.Tatum R2024-03-23Wonderful Annapurna Circuit Trek! My husband and I did a shortened 7 day Annapurna Circuit starting in Kathmandu and finishing in Pokhara with Himalaya View Treks and we were very pleased with how it went. The tour was a reasonable price and everything ran like clockwork from the moment we were picked up from Kathmandu airport by our guide Suraj. Suraj sorted out all of our needs and made sure we were comfortable - he explained upcoming options for routes/accomm, he sorted our rooms (always aiming to get us ones with good views and private toilet where possible) and put our food orders in at the tea houses. Suraj was very calm and collected and we felt we were in good hands the whole way! We also loved the trek itself and the views were spectacular! We definitely recommend!yuliu x2024-03-11Great EBC + Gokyo Valley trek My EBC + Gokyo Valley trek in Feb-March 2024 (17 days) was amazing, thanks to Bisha, our guide. His deep knowledge of the area and mastery of the routes made the journey smooth and safe. Bisha's insights into the culture and nature of the region added a fascinating touch to the experience. He shared interesting details about the surroundings and provided historical context, making the trek even more enjoyable. When my friend needed a helicopter unexpectedly, Bisha connected his company, they swiftly arranged it, In conclusion, I highly recommend Himalaya View Treks & Bisha as a guide for the EBC + Gokyo Valley trek.Dan H2024-02-205 Star EBC Trek You are well taken care of right from landing in Nepal to departing. The route is well thought out and the experience is great. Our guide Ram and our porter Gurung were both phenomenal and really made the trip. Would highly reccomend for anyone interested in accomplishing EBC!sifat r2024-02-15EBC trek during monsoon For a clumsy solo trekker like me, Sofiji, my guide, was perfect. A mighty, smiling, cute and hearty young fellow, who was very worried seeing me suffering from high altitude sickness and telling me, 'please don't die!' 😁😁 Trekkers usually don't choose monsoon for EBC trek but I am glad that I chose monsoon for going there. Though completing the trek in 9 days was exhausting and tiresome, I will cherish my memories of those 9 days as long as I live.Jenny P2024-02-14Wonderful trek in the ABC We had wonderful experiences trekking in the ABC! Many thanks to our warm-hearted guide Sofi Tamang and porter Anil Gurung, who kindly lent us their crampons!
Hayley2024-04-10would absolutely recommend this company to do your trekking with in Nepal. From the moment we messaged simbir, he was so helpful with any questions/worries we had. Everything was so smooth from the moment we landed in Kathmandu. Our guide Ram was amazing on our trek to EBC, always making sure we were happy. Will definitely use again when we return to Nepal, thank you for everything guys✨✨Shermel2024-03-18Embarked on a 9 days EBC trek with Sofi and Jivan, our guide and porter. They were both very reliable during the course of the trek and kept the atmosphere lively even when we were high up in the mountains. Highly recommended!Olga Poltavskaya2024-01-05We used the services of a porter guide from the company on the Annapurna base camp trek. Rahul was truly amazing! so helpful and easy! We really appreciated his looking after us, helping pick the best accommodation and break spots along the way, making sure we are warm and positive. Would strongly recommend Rahul for those trekkers who look for a devoted and switched on porter guide.Mateusz Malzacher2023-12-19We had a fantastic 3 passes hike thanks to the guidance, expertise and professionalism of Bishal Rai. He was a great trip partner, providing local knowledge and a sense of humor along the way. He even pointed out all the peak names to us many times due to our forgetfulness. Thank you and highly recommend Himalaya View Treks and guide, Bishal Rai.Alejandro Espigares2023-12-01Realicé el trek del Campo Base Everest y todo fue increíble. Yo lo hice en solitario junto a mi guía Suraj y lo recomiendo 100%, muy atento y es un experto del terreno, sabe en todo momento como actuar si te encuentras mal o cansado y buscar una nueva ruta. La agencia me dio mucha seguridad en todo momento y me sentí acompañado en todo momento. Lo volvería a contratar una y mil veces. Gracias!!!A Expen5ive2023-11-22Our Guide Rahul made sure that it was a pleasant Trek from start to finish. Very knowledgeable about the areas and always puts the safety and wellbeing of us first. When you book your Trek make sure you ask for Rahul.Patrick Thumm2023-11-21Meine Frau und ich haben uns für eine „kurze“ Tour im Himalaya interessiert. Über das Internet sind wir auf Himalayan View Treks gestoßen. Sie haben die 8 Tage Annapurna Short Trek Tour angeboten. Die Kommunikation im Vorfeld per Mail mit Simbir lief super. Er konnte uns vorab alle Informationen geben. Auch eine individuelle Anpassung der Tour (z. B. per Flugzeug zurück) wäre möglich gewesen. Obwohl wir zunächst ein paar Tage in Kathmandu verbracht haben, wurden wir bei Ankunft von unserem Guide abgeholt und zum Hotel gebracht. So sind wir entspannt angekommen. An Tag 1 der Tour wurden wir früh morgens vom Hotel von unserem Guide (D. B.) und unserem Porter (Manoj) abgeholt. Tag 2-7 sind wir von Chame über Pisang, Manang, Ledar, High Camp über den Thorong La Pass nach Muktinath gewandert. Insgesamt waren es ca. 80km, 4.100m nach oben und 3.100m nach unten zu wandern. Tag 8 ging dann per Jeep zurück nach Pokhara. Trotz der für unsere Verhältnisse langen Strecke ging die Tour super zu laufen. Das lag vor allem auch an unserem Guide und Porter! D. B. hat sich stets nach unserem Wohlbefinden erkundet. Jeden Abend gab es einen kurzen Tagesrückblick und Lagebesprechung für den kommenden Tag. So konnten wir währenddessen noch entscheiden, ob wir an einem Tag etwas weiter laufen, um am darauffolgenden Tag etwas weniger machen müssen. Er ging da sehr gut auf uns ein. Manoj hat unseren schweren Rucksack getragen und wir konnten uns so ganz aufs Trekking konzentrieren. Darüber waren wir sehr dankbar. Auch er hat sich immer um uns gekümmert (are you ok? 😉) D.B. hat uns über den gesamten Trek viel Wissen über das Land und die Berge vermittelt. Außerdem konnte er uns viele interessante Bergsteiger Geschichten erzählen. Wir hatten 8 unbeschreibliche Tage! Unsere anfänglich Angst und Sorge, es nicht zu schaffen wurde uns durch den professionellen Umgang komplett genommen. Vielen Dank dafür!Daniel Weller2023-10-17Just returned home from a fantastic adventure holiday on the EBC trek. Himalaya View Treks couldn't of been more helpful from choosing and booking our trek before we arrived through to dropping us back to the airport once we had finished , nothing was too much trouble. Before coming to Nepal me and my dad was unsure if we needed a guide however we are now so pleased that we decided to get one. Sobit our guide made the experience so much better as he took care of all the arrangements and organising leaving us to concentrate on the trek and enjoy the scenery without any stress. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend Himalaya View Treks and would request Sobit as a guide as he was brilliant!!!!Patrik Penzeš2023-10-05Great experience! Our guide Bishal became our friend in short time and made the trekking easier. I am grateful to both Bishal and Simbir for this experience. I strogly recommend Manaslu circuit trek with Bishal from himalaya view treks!
