Poonhill Circuit

Inclusions & Exclusions

Practical Info

Permits & Fees

Every permit your route needs — TIMS card, national park and conservation area fees — is arranged by us and already in the trip price. Bring four passport photos.

Visa on Arrival

Most nationalities get a visa at Kathmandu airport. Carry USD in cash for the fee and a passport valid for six months beyond your return date.

Travel Insurance

Required, without exception. Your policy must cover trekking to the maximum altitude on your itinerary and include helicopter evacuation.

Accommodation

Twin-share teahouse lodges on the trail, three-star hotels in Kathmandu and Pokhara. Single rooms are available in the cities on request.

Meals & Water

Breakfast, lunch and dinner on trek, chosen from the lodge menu. Bring purification tablets or a filter bottle — buying bottled water on the trail is expensive and leaves plastic behind.

Gear & Packing

Layered clothing, a broken-in pair of boots and a four-season sleeping bag. Down jackets and bags can be hired in Kathmandu, and we send a full checklist once you book.

Altitude & Acclimatisation

Itineraries build in acclimatisation days and your guide carries a pulse oximeter. Ascend slowly, drink more than you think you need, and tell your guide about any headache early.

Money & Connectivity

Draw rupees in Kathmandu — ATMs thin out fast above the trailhead. Most lodges sell wifi and charging by the hour; a local SIM covers the lower valleys.

Frequently Asked Questions

Departure Dates

Fixed group departures — private dates are available on request.