Trip Name: Annapurna Sunrise View Trek Max Elevation: 3,210m Fitness Level: Easy Destination: Nepal Group Size: Minimum 1 & Maximum 10 Pax Departure: Every Mon, Thus & Sat (Sep to May) Meals: Breakfast in Kathmandu and Pokhara and all meals during the trek Accommodation: 3 star hotel in Kathmandu and Pokhara and tea-house during the trek Annapurna Sunrise Trek 5 Days is one of the short and sweet trekking destination in the Annapurna Region of Nepal. This Annapurna View Trek is low elevation trek but offers the wonderful panoramic Mountain View, beautiful waterfalls, different culture of people, wild life and forest also describe as best trek for the about Nepal in your short time frame at Nepal. Poon Hill (3210m) is the highest point of this trek and from there you will see sunrise view of panoramic Mountain View of Annapurna and Dhaulagiri mountain range. This Annapurna Sunrise Trek is starts from Nayapul after short drive from Pokhara city. That is also entry point of Annapurna Base Camp Trek. This Annapurna Sunrise Trek goes through Hile, Tikhedhunga, Ulleri and gets Ghorepani. After Ghorepani you will hike to Poon Hill for the sunrise view of panoramic Mountain and trek further to again Nayapul via Tadapani and Ghandruk. this Annapurna sunrise view trek is not only for the view but also describe all culture of Gurung and Magar Peoples. Annapurna Sunrise Trek Highlights -Popular Short Trek in Annapurna Region of Nepal -Easy Trekking trail and best accommodations -Perfect trekking route for anytime to anyone -Close views of Annapurna and Dhaulagiri Mountains Range from Poon Hill -Gurung and Magar Settlements with their culture and lifestyle -Ghandruk Gurung museum with traditional goods -Beautiful Pokhara city for relaxing after/ before Trek Outline Itinerary Day 01: Arrival and meet at Kathmandu Airport and transfer to hotel Day 02: Kathmandu to Pokhara take a 25 minutes flight or 6-7 hour drive Day 03: Trek to Tikhedhunga From Nayapul after short Drive from Pokhara (1540 m): walking distance 3-4 hours Day 04: Trek to Ghorepani (2775 m): walking distance 4-6 hours Day 05: From Ghorepani hike to Poon Hill and trek to Tadapani (2540 m): walking distance 5-6 hours Day 06: Trek to Ghandhruk (1940 m): walking distance 2-3 hours Day 07: Trek to Nayapul (1065 m) and drive to Pokhara: walking distance 3-5 hours Day 08: Pokhara to Kathmandu, Take a 25 minutes flight or 6/7 hour Drive. Day 09: Final Departure to your destination Best Time to Visit Autumn trekking season (September to November) and spring trekking season (March to May) are the best trekking seasons for the Annapurna Sunrise Trek 5 Days and all Annapurna Region. The weather is sunny and warm with wonderful mountains views, compare with other trekking season. If you want and wish to avoid crowds and enjoy some alone time with nature and culture, you can do this trip during the winter (December/January and February) could also be an option. But, the temperature during winter could be little bit cold for most trekkers and lot of snow on the some trekking trail. We (High Pass Adventure) have long years experience trekking guide and strong porter for carry to your luggage in Annapurna Sunrise Trek 5 Days



Day 01:Arrival in Kathmandu and transfer to hotel by privet vehicles (1350 m). Overnight at hotel High Pass Adventure Pvt.Ltd. welcomes you to in Nepal, One of the company staff will be waiting outside the baggage hall of the Tribhuwan International Airport (TIA) in Kathmandu. You have to look for the person carrying on A4 size paper with your and company name. This person will take to you hotel in Kathmandu from the airport. Check into hotel, rest and fresh up and ready for the meeting to your programs in our trekking office. Day 02:Drive to Pokhara (850 m), 6/7 Hours drive. Overnight at Hotel Have to leave early in the morning after breakfast from Kathmandu hotel and road heading along river valleys, few town, terraced fields and green hilly scenery to Pokhara. You will take a rest in Pokhara hotel for next trekking day. Day 03:Drive to Nayapul from Pokhara and trek to Hille (1,500 m) 2 hours drive and 3 hours walk. Overnight at tea-house This trip starts from Pokhara after breakfast and take private car/jeep/ bus to Nayapul. It is about 2-hours drive throughout the beautiful hills side. Nayapul is starting point to journey and trekking trail follow the Modi River valley to Birethanti. Birethati is entry point of Annapurna Conservation Area and you have to check yours trekking permits in Birethanti Check post. After that trekking trail heading left up to Hile throughout beautiful terrace rice field and local houses. There are plenty of local restaurants to stop for tea/coffee, Lunch, and Snacks along the trekking trail. Day 04:Trekking to Ghorepani (2,820 m) 6 hours walk. Overnight at tea-house Today is a comparatively difficult day than first day Trek. Because, this day have to walk about 6 hours continue ascending to Ghorepani. Trek to Ghorepani from Hile is quite challenging for first time trekkers but trekkers can enjoy with hill and Mountain View and walking through Magar Village and Green forest. There are also plenty of local restaurants to stop for tea/coffee, Lunch, and Snacks along the trekking trail. But we are suggested to you, you have to take minimum 2 liter water with you for enough drink water because you will get sweat during the walking ascent. Day 05:Hike up to Poon Hill for sunrise view of Annapurna and Dhaulagiri Mountain and trek to Tadapani (2630 M), total 6/7 hours walk. Overnight at tea-house Today is the mission day of the trek, so all trekkers will have early weak up and walk to Poon Hill (3210 m) for sunrise view of the Annapurna and Dhaulagiri Mountain ranges. There is Approx. 1.30 hour hiking trail and Distance is approx. 2 km. After incredible time at Poon Hill, recently back to Ghorepani for Breakfast and trekking trail in heading to Tadapani through rhododendron forests. Some time can able to see some wild animals, such as langur monkeys climbing through the trees and deers. There are excellent views of Annapurna South, Hiunchuli and Machhapuchhare from Tadapani. Day 06:Trekking to Ghandruk (1940 M) 3 hours walk. Overnight at tea-house That day is short trekking day of the whole trek so you will have late breakfast with Annapurna South and Machhapuchre mountain views and Trek to Ghandruk (1970m). You will arrive quite early so we have a good time to explore this interesting Gurung village. Day 07:Trekking to Nayapul and drive back to Pokhara , 4 hours walk and 2 hours drive. Overnight at tea-house That day is end of the trekking day so you will enjoy a final downhill walk through forests, beautiful terrace farm land and villages for about 4 hours to Nayapul. From there you will catch the vehicle transfer to Pokhara. Pokhara is beautiful city where this trek ends and you can enjoy a shower good food and relax on this stunning touristic city. Day 08:Drive back to Kathmandu and transfer to Hotel Day 09:Final departure day This is your last day of your trip in Nepal. One of our High Pass Adventure staff will take to you Kathmandu international Airport for your flight departure time. If you are looking to your extra trip in Nepal, High Pass Adventure help to you for your next trip and adventure activities in Nepal, Tibet, Bhutan and India.

High Pass Adventure have working best guide and porter for the trekking. We are providing an excellence service to our customer. All our costs are net and very clear on cost include-excludes. We have paid best salary to Trekking, Tour guide and porter which is more than government fixed amount. Our entire customers are satisfied from our service. For the more details please feel free to contact us. Cost Includes Airport Pick up & drops 2 times domestic / International

All Ground-transportation above program

Kathmandu valley sightseeing

3 meals per day during the trek (Breakfast Lunch & Dinner) and one cup of tea with per meal

Accommodation on Tea-house during the trekking

2 night's Hotel in Kathmandu and 2 nights Hotel in Pokhara on Bed & Breakfast plan

An experience English Speaking Guide

Necessary Porter 1: 2 (one porter for two Guest), the porter will Carry 20KG/ 25 KG

All applicable taxes as per the government rules and regulations

Annapurna conservation Area Project (ACAP) permits

(TIMS) Trekker’s information Management System

First Aid medical kit, Oxymeter to check pulse, heart rate and oxygen saturation at higher altitude

General equipment for Porter during the adventure trip

Guide and porter salary and insurance during the trek

All organizational requirements

Duffel Bags refundable to protect your Luggage

Tour Certificate, Company T-shirt as a Souvenir

Farewell Dinner with Typical Nepali Restaurant Cost Excludes Nepal visa fee

Your International flights

Lunch and dinner in Kathmandu and Pokhara Hotel

Extra night hotel accommodation in Kathmandu other than itinerary

Travel insurance

Mountain rescue service

Personal expenses (phone, laundry, water, bar drinks, battery recharge, extra porters, hot shower etc.)

Trip Cancellation cost accident or Health, Loss Theft or Damage and personal effects

Tips

Trekking Gear List Travel equipment are necessary to pack before you travel. We hope it is too much to carry from your home to others country but some are the necessary equipment can be hired or buy in Kathmandu around Thamel. These general equipment are for all seasons while on trekking in Nepal, but may be different as per the different season and duration of trekking routes on your chosen trip. Documents: -Passport and 4 passport size photos -Travel insurance details (in case an emergency evacuation if needed) -Boarding passes for flights -Driver’s license (if needed) -Cash USD -Credit/Debit Card (Ensure you have $500 on your card in case an emergency helicopter evacuation is needed) Sleeping: -Sleeping bag (Comfort rating -15 Celsius recommended) -Sleeping bag liner (Optional) Footwear: -Trekking boots: one pair lightweight -Sandals for city and tea house footwear -Shoes for the plane and tea houses (Optional) -Gaiters for hiking in winter to the base camp -Thin, lightweight inner socks -Thick, warm wool hiking socks Clothing for Body: Please make sure that you have non-cotton clothing for trekking: -Base-layer t-shirts (e.g. running t-shirts) -Fleece/Windproof jacket -Waterproof jacket -Down jacket for warmth -Travel clothes and City Wear -Underwear -Base-layer trousers (optional) -Waterproof trousers -Trekking trousers -Trekking shorts (Optional) -Gloves and wool hat -bandanna or scarf Health Requirements (Basic First Aid Kit) -First-aid kit; should contain lip salve, Aspirin, Band Aids, anti-histamine, Imodium or similar tablets for mild cases of diarrhea -Re-hydration powder, extra prescription drugs you may be taking if any particular -Wet wipes for cleaning can be purchased in Kathmandu Others: -Sunglasses and Sun cream -Towel -Book (reading and writing materials) -MP-3 /Music, headphones and ear plug (who know some people on group are snoring) as optional. -Travel wash -Hand sanitizer, wet wipes -A day bag: 35 liters -A duffel or rucksack with straps to go over your back (Max 12 kg of weight for porters to carry) -Dry Liner or Dry Bag -Water bottle/thermos/ camel bag: At least 2 L. Nalgen bottles best. General Toiletries -Toilet papers/ tissue -Contact lenses, Glasses (if needed) -1 medium sized quick drying towel -Tooth brush/paste (preferably biodegradable) -Multipurpose soaps (preferably biodegradable) -Nail clippers -Face and body moisturizer -Feminine hygiene products -Small mirror -On Personal Hygiene -Wet wipes (baby wipes) -Anti-bacterial hands wash Others (optional) -Trekking Poles -Large plastic bags – for keeping items dry inside your kit / duffel bag -Travel game i.e. chess, backgammon, and scrabble. (for luxuries) -Binoculars (for luxuries) -Trail Map/Guide book (if you are alone)

Visa and Passport Information All foreigners require a visa to entry in Nepal except Indians passport holder but you must hold a six month validity date passport to apply for a Nepal tourist visa. On arrival visa available in the Tribhuvan International Airport and border of India and china Tibet. You should bring PP size color picture to apply for visa enter in Nepal. Please click this link for more details about Visa Information. Money Exchange Rate and Places If you are looking for foreign currency exchange rate and place in Nepal, you can easy to exchange most of the foreign currency with local bank and legal money changer center at popular tourist city in Nepal. All the exchange rates are under the Nepal Rastra Bank (Center Bank of Nepal). If you want exchange the small amount of money, you can exchange in the hotel. Please bring clean and new notes because our banks not accept the old notes (foreign currency). Normally Nepalese peoples prefer cash in hotel, restaurant, shopping center and others area because avoid the long process from card and traveler cheque. If you have credit and debit card, you can withdraw cash (in Nepali Rupees) from ATM counter. There are several ATM counters center in main tourist city and it has 24 hours service. Maximum withdraw amount is 30,000 to 35,000 rupees in a one time and 500 rupees is processing fees, if you are using your card. Most of the trekking routes, there are not a service of foreign currency exchange so you have to exchange your money in Kathmandu or Pokhara before the trek. Furthermore, ask to your trekking operator or trekking guide about how much money need for trekking in Himalayas. Click here for more details. Safety and Security Safety and security is important subject during the traveling from your arrival and departure day in Nepal. We are always with you for help and give you guarantees to our valuable customers about best service. Our guides have general knowledge about first aid kits and long years experience in the trekking fields. It is necessary for trekking in Nepal because it goes more than 4000 m height from sea level. If trekker gets sick due to high altitude, our professional guide explains about the medication and decides to further trekking destination and manage the emergency rescue because health is important. Trekking trails are not enough wide to crossing each others, so you need to careful when they pass. There are many porters, yaks, mules and Jokpe along the trekking trail during the peak trekking season. If you meet them on narrow place and bridge, you have to stand on the safe side otherwise they can push to the cliff. Safe Drinking Water Clean water is important for good health during the travelling and staying hydrate body. It will be best way to complete the trek in the Himalayas. If not, easy to get sick and diarrhea. Almost every where you can buy bottled water during the tea-house trek in Nepal but not in the camping trek. Bottled water is much expensive than you expect. Plastic bottles are bad for environment in Nepal, so please bring good water bottles (for boiling water) and water purification tablets or water filter bottles. Water bottles should be re-use-able because keep the mountain clean. If you are worried about regular water tap of water for fill up your bottles in the trekking area of Nepal, there are easy to find on the all trekking routes. You will be found at lodges, streams and rivers. Travel insurance and Insurance Policy The trekking in Nepal Himalayas grade rank are easy / moderate / challenging difficult. So, it is the risk of high altitude and potential accident due to Himalayan climate changes. Travel Insurance is the very important for Trekking in Nepal Himalayas because treks goes to high altitude (over 4000 meters) and it requires practical trekking skills, which might be unexpected happening or accident during the treks and that requires medical assistance and evacuation which might be expensive to come back down or city and treatment. So, you have to make sure to get insured that covers the costs of air ambulance, treatment and all the travel related risk like lost, stolen, damaged or delayed baggage and flight delays. Yours insurance policy should cover up yours entire activities during the staying in Nepal. You need to ensure that your insurance policy covers treks that go over 5,500 meters. Otherwise you have to take the responsibility regarding unexpected expenses of the cost during the Trekking in Nepal. It is part of our booking form for trekking and climbing in the Nepal to all the member of trekkers have to send a copy of their informative travel insurance policy certificate to High Pass Adventure. High Altitude Sickness Information High Altitude Sickness is known as mountain sickness. If you walk or climb to higher elevation, it appears very quickly so you have to know symptoms of high altitude sickness. If you are wondering why it happens, here are some information. It is from the air pressure. When you go to higher elevation, this air pressure drops down and less oxygen so your body will need time to adjust to change air pressure. According to doctor, it starts from 8,000 feet (2400 meter) if you are from sea level. Types: There are three types of altitude sickness: Acute Mountain Sickness (AMS): it is very common and symptoms feel like a tiredness, dizzy, headache, thirsty, muscle aches, nausea High Altitude Pulmonary Edema (HAPE): it is effect in the lungs, which can be very dangerous and hard to do life threatening High Altitude Cerebral Edema (HACE): it is effect in the brain and most difficult to treatment and you need to go hospital attention right way. Cause: Here are causes of high altitude sickness: -You live at near sea level and travel to a high elevation -You have had the sickness before -You climb quickly -You have not acclimatized to the altitude -If you are drink alcohol when you ascend -If you have medical problems of heart, nervous or lungs Symptoms: These symptoms will appear depend on your speed to climb and how hard you push. Symptoms range from normal to serious. They can affect the nervous system, lungs, muscles, and heart. Here are symptoms of High Altitude Sickness: -Difficulty sleeping -Dizziness -Fatigue -Headache -Loss of appetite -Nausea or vomiting -Rapid Pulse (Heart Rate) -Short breath with action -Blue color of skin or gray soft skin -Chest tightness or blocking -Confusion -Dry cough or coughing with blood -Cannot walk in a straight line Prevention: Important keys to preventing of High Altitude Sickness are: -Climb the mountain gradually. -Stop every 2,000 feet (600 meters) of climb above 8,000 feet (2,400 meters) and one or two nights sleep there. -Sleep at a lower altitude when possible. -Make sure that you have the ability to quickly descend if needed. -Learn how to recognize early symptoms of mountain sickness. -If you plan on climbing quickly, or climbing to a high altitude, ask your provider about medicines that may help. If you are at risk for a low red blood cell count (anemia), ask your provider if your planned trip is safe. Also ask if an iron supplement is right for you. Anemia lowers the amount of oxygen in your blood. This makes you more likely to have mountain sickness. While climbing, you should follow these rule: -Drink plenty of water -Climb slowly. -Take it easy -Do not drink alcohol. -Eat regular meals that are high in carbohydrates. -Sleep lower elevation -Take a medication (diomax) according to doctor