Our Program

Yoga Trek to Poon Hill

Available Dates :: 8days 7nights

👉 1st - 8th & 21st - 28th of every month


Anyone who loves yoga, meditation, nature, and beautiful landscape will never forget this astounding experience. Ghorepani Poon Hill Trekking is also popularly known as Annapurna Sunrise Trekking or Annapurna Panorama Trekking.


It is one of the most popular and relatively easy treks that meander through the beautiful ethnic villages of Annapurna region.Invigorating through some rhododendron forests, Poon Hill trekking in Nepal will let you feel the Himalayan Panorama while providing you the opportunities to get close to the local Poonhill trek. It is a short and relatively easy trek into the Annapurna region. This trek is suitable for those who do not have much time to spend and people with a burning desire to observe the beauty of snow-capped mountains.


The viewpoint on Poonhill is 3210 meters, it offers the best view of mountains and sunrise.You will be staying at comfortable hotels, guest houses, and lodges during the trip. The Entire tour will be well guided by best team and efforts, as well as transportation. Moreover, a comprehensive medical kit will be there for minor health problems such as cold, fever, diarrhea, and headache.   


Note :: If you are interested to make this trip without staying at Atmashree Yoga Retreat, let us know and we will customize the program. In that case, this yoga trekking program will be 4days and 3nights


Available dates for other yoga treks

Mardi Himal :: 11th - 19th of every month 

Australian Camp :: Flexible arrival dates


Recommendation :: If you are looking for a organized trekking(without yoga) around the Himalayas being safe & looked after, we recommend you to connect with the team of SAMYATI ADVENTURE (Whats App :: +9779849634884)


http://www.samyatiadventure.com/




Private Cottage Private Bathroom 1 person - $950
Private Cottage Private Bathroom 2 Persons - $1700
Private Room Shared Bathroom 1 person - $850
Private Room Shared Bathroom 2 persons - $1500
Shared Twin Room Shared bathroom 1 person - $750

• Ayurvedic massage at the end of trek


• Private sound healing therapy at the end of trek - Maximum 3 students


• Yoga & satsang during the trek on daily basis


• Personal guidance throughout the retreat


• Daily morning & evening yoga sessions during the trek to restore your physical & mental health


• Daily morning & evening meditation 


• Daily morning & evening yoga flow (90 mins)


• Mantra & kirtan chantings


• Daily yoga nidra (relaxation session)


• Shatkarmas (cleansing techniques)


• Yoga philosophy


• Traditional hatha yoga  


• Different vinyasa flows


• Breathing techniques - Pranayama 


• Different styles of sun salutations


• Surrounded in beautiful nature away from hustle & bustle of city overlooking fewa lake


•  Sound of singing birds, amazing sunrises & millions of stars & moonlight


• Experience yogic lifestyle in the comfortable, clean & natural setting


• Plenty of open space for self study & personal practice

What's  included(In trekking routes & Stay at Atmashree)


• Expenses for wifi, battery charging & hot shower.


• Pick up & droff within pokhara lakeside & Pokhara bus station


• Private jeep (From Atmashree to Hile & From Ghandruk to Atmashree)


• All the paper works and permits(Entry fees, Goverment issued permit card, TIMS card)


• Trekking sticks


• Sleeping bag 


• Preferred Accommodation


• Food :: Vegetarian & Vegan


• Drinks :: Tea 


• Yoga Accessories :: Yoga Mat, Block, Strap, Cushions & Bolsters


• Towel, Tissues, Bedsheet, Blanket & Wifi



What's not included


• Emergency evacuation if required.


• Tips to guide, teacher and porter


• Drinking water 


• Personal travel & trekking insurance



Note::


Please come with your personal medications, sunscreen, insect repellent spray or cream, hair dryer, water bottle, thermos, ear plugs, eye band, yoga wears (t-shirts & yoga pant), personal toiletries(toothbrush, toothpaste, soap, shampoo, conditioner, lotion), head torch, alarm clock, rain poncho/umbrella, slippers to walk within Atmashree, walking shoes(snickers) for morning silent walks, any specialty dietary foods or snacks (kitchen can cater to vegetarian, vegan, dairy-free & gluten-free diet) and warm comfortable clothes from October to April and summer clothes from May to September

Day 01: Arrival(Pick up from Pokhara Bus Station/Lakeside Hotels), trip description and follow daily schedule at Atmashree.


Day 02: Following daily yoga schedule at Atmashree Yoga and trek preparation


Day 03: Drive to Hile - 2hrs 15mins, Lunch at Tikhe dhunga and Hike to Ulleri - Banthanti (2155m/7070ft) - Evening Yoga at 5pm


Hiking Distance: 3.5 km/ 2.2 miles
Estimated Hiking Time: 3-4 hours


Day 04: Trek from Banthanti to Ghorepani (2800 m/ 9186 ft) - Morning Yoga at 7am & Evening Yoga at 4pm


Hiking Distance: 9 km/ 5.6 miles
Estimated Hiking Time: 3 to 4 hours.


Day 05: Morning hike from Ghorepani to Poon Hill (3210m/10531ft) for 1 hour & Hike back to Ghorepani for breakfast & Trek to Tadapani (2610m/8563ft) for 5-6hrs. Morning Standing Yoga in Poon Hill & Evening Yoga at 5pm


Hiking Distance: 16 km/ 10 miles
Estimated Hiking Time: 6 to 7 hours.


Day 06: Trek from Tadapani to Ghandruk (2012 m/ 6600 ft) and Drive to Atmashree Yoga for 3hrs - Morning Yoga at 7am & Evening Yoga at 5pm


Hiking Distance: 9.5 km/ 6 miles
Estimated Hiking Time: 3 to 4 hours.


Day 07: Restorative Yoga at Atmashree Yoga & Ayurvedic Massage therapy afterwards.


Day 08: Restorative Yoga, Sound Healing therapy & Departure at 2pm (Drop off to Pokhara Bus Station/Lakeside Hotels)



Daily schedule at Atmashree Yoga 


*6:00 Meditation:

Varies from day to day between Japa Meditation, Antar Mouna, Mantra Meditation, Breath Meditation, Singing Bowl Meditation or Silent walk


*06:30 Jala Neti followed by tea

Yogic nasal cleansing with neti pot and grounding practices in the garden(once in a 3 days) 


*07:30 Morning Yoga with group

Pranayama & Morning Yoga Flow


*09:00 Breakfast - Varies from day to day


*10.30 Sound Healing Session - Maximum 3 Students (On 8th day)


*12:00 Yoga Nidra with Singing Bowls, & Yoga Philosophy or Dynamic Meditation or Cyclic Meditation 


*13:00 Lunch - Thakali Set


*15:00 Ayurvedic Massage (On 7th Day)


*16:00 Herbal Tea Time


*17:00 Evening Yoga Flow 


*19:00 Dinner - Varies from day to day


*20:00 Evening Meditation Or Havan(Fire Ceremony) on every Saturday with Mantras and Kirtans 


*21:00 Retire



• Any rest days taken on route are counted as trekking days and must be paid in full


• If the trek return date is delayed due to flight delays/client’s illness etc. it is the client’s responsibility to pay for the additional days upon return at the office - For individual tea house trek, if the departure date is later and/or the return date is earlier than scheduled, please note that there will not be a refund


• There will be no refund for cancellation due to sickness, weather conditions or change of mind


• Atmashree Yoga is not responsible or liable for any unforeseen situations, such as accident, theft, damage and loss of equipment and valuables, delay, excess luggage charges, bad weather, strike and/or political disturbance.


• Weather conditions can change rapidly in the mountains; to guarantee safety clients must follow the guide's / staff's sdvice. If clients want to continue on with their trek despite the guide’s judgment, neither the guide nor Atmashree are responsible for the client's safety


• Please be open and talk with your guide if you have any questions, concerns or issues. We strongly recommend that clients carry their own personal travel insurance and bring any special medicine they require with them. Ensure that your policy covers you for high altitude trekking (up to over 5000m, depending on the trek) and also covers all hospital bills, mountain rescue costs, air ambulance costs, repatriation costs and trip cancellation. It is your own responsibility to ensure that the insurance cover you have is adequate. We also advise clients to take appropriate care of their belongings and to be aware of their own and staff’s health.


• Atmashree Yoga Retreat strongly recommends you to join our short meditation and yoga retreat program before you take up this trekking program so that you have enough time to prepare your body, mind, and spirit to remain healthy, conscious, active, and not suffer from high altitude sickness.


• BOOKING POLICY :: Our course payments are pre-contracted. 30% Non-Refundable deposit is required to secure the space. And rest of the amount should be paid 7 days before the arrival date.


• CANCELLATION POLICY :: The deposit paid is Non-refundable. If cancelled, the amount paid will be kept as credit store for future booking with Atmashree Yoga.


• If you choose to leave the retreat or course in between, the paid amount is Non-refundable. Our payments are pre-contracted. In any circumstances, the deposited fees are non-refundable unless the course is cancelled by the yoga retreat center. The fees are also non-negotiable. 


• Atmashree Yoga and its counterpart shall not be responsible for any change and alteration in the program due to change of mind,unavoidable circumstances such as landslide, road blockage, flood, snow, political unrest, and cancellation of flight, delay arrival, sickness or accidents.


• If you wish to pay full amount to save the tranfer fees, you can do so. In that case if cancellation happens 7 days before arrival date, we will refund 70% of the total amount.


• You are earnestly requested to kindly respect your fellow students, teachers, people and nepali culture.


Check List for Trekking Routes


1.Socks

2.Wind & water proof glove

3.Half T-shirt

4.Full T-shirt

5.Neck Scalf

6.Wollen Hat

7.Trekking Pant

8.Wind Proof Jacket

9.Lower Thermal

10.Upper Thermal

11.Underwear

12.Down Jacket-1pc

13.Towel, toothbrush, toothpaste, shampoo, soap

14. Sun Glasses

15.Thermos to keep water warm

16.Protein Bars

17.Head Torch

18.Sunscreen

19.Mostirizing/Lip cream

20.Trekking Shoes


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