ABC Trek via Poon Hill from Pokhara

SERVICES

Cost Includes

• Transportation: Shared jeep transfer from Pokhara to Ulleri (trek starting point) and return from Jhinu Danda back to Pokhara, ensuring a smooth and scenic journey.
• Accommodation: Best available teahouse and lodge accommodation during the trek on a twin-sharing basis.
• Accommodation Notice: During peak trekking seasons (mid-March to end of May and mid-September to end of November), teahouses in high-altitude areas such as Deurali, MBC, Annapurna Base Camp, and Bamboo typically provide shared rooms with 4–5 beds. Private rooms are generally not available due to high demand, so trekkers should be prepared for shared lodging arrangements.
• Meals: Three standard meals per day (breakfast, lunch, and dinner) throughout the trek, offering both local and international cuisine to keep you energized.
• Professional Trek Leader & Support Team: Government-licensed, English-speaking, experienced trek leader from Sherpa Expedition and Trekking Pvt. Ltd.
  (For groups of 8 or more, an assistant guide will also be provided.)
• Porter Services: Strong, reliable Sherpa porters equipped with proper safety gear (one porter for every two trekkers).
  All porter expenses are covered, including salary, meals, accommodation, and insurance.
• Staff Coverage: Full coverage for guides and porters, including their meals, insurance, salary, lodging, transportation, and necessary equipment.
• Permits & Fees: Annapurna Conservation Area Permit (ACAP), Trekkers’ Information Management System (TIMS) card fees
• Daily Refreshments: Fresh fruit served every evening after dinner to keep you refreshed and healthy.
• Taxes & Official Charges: All government taxes, local taxes, and official expenses are included in the package price.
• Emergency Assistance: Support in arranging rescue operations in case of serious health conditions (cost covered by your travel insurance).
• Health Monitoring: Use of an oxygen meter to check pulse rate, oxygen saturation, and heart rate twice daily—an essential tool for monitoring Altitude Mountain Sickness (AMS) symptoms during the trek.
• Equipment: Use of a sleeping bag, a down jacket, a duffel bag, and walking poles (if you don’t have your own, to be returned after the trip is completed).
• Additional Benefits: Sherpa Expedition and Trekking certificate upon successful completion of the trek, Complimentary company T-shirt
• Group Support: An assistant guide provided for groups of 8 or more trekkers to ensure better coordination and safety.

Cost Excludes

• International Airfare: Flights to and from Nepal are not included in the package.
• Nepal Entry Visa Fee:  Visa can be easily obtained on arrival at Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu.
  Current fees: USD 30 (15 days), USD 50 (30 days), and USD 125 (90 days).
• Accommodation & Meals in Kathmandu: All hotel stays and meals in Kathmandu before and after the trek are excluded.
• Meals in Pokhara: Lunch and dinner in Pokhara are not included in the package.
• Hotel Accommodation: Hotel stays in both Kathmandu and Pokhara are not covered unless specified separately.
• Extra Nights: Additional accommodation in Kathmandu or Pokhara due to early arrival, late departure, or early return from the trek is at your own expense.
• Personal Expenses on the Trek: All drinks and extra food items, including alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages (tea, coffee, hot chocolate, mineral water, soft drinks), are not included and must be purchased individually along the trail.
• Personal Clothing & Gear: Trekking equipment such as boots, jackets, sleeping bags, and other personal gear are not included.
• Travel Insurance: Comprehensive travel insurance is mandatory and must cover high-altitude trekking, including emergency rescue and evacuation.
• Tips & Gratuities: Tips for guides and porters are not included but are customary and highly appreciated as part of local trekking culture.
• Unforeseen Expenses: Additional costs caused by factors beyond control—such as landslides, weather conditions, itinerary changes for safety, illness, government policy changes, or strikes—are not included.
• Other Expenses:  Any services, activities, or costs not specifically mentioned in the “Cost Includes” section will be treated as exclusions.
• Important Note: If you need to return early from the trek due to illness or any unforeseen issue, expenses already paid for services such as accommodation, food, and transportation are non-refundable. You will also be responsible for covering any additional costs incurred in Kathmandu or Pokhara after your early return.