Ghorepani Poon Hill Trek 10 Days

Trip Facts
  • Trip Grade Easy
  • Destination Nepal
  • Max. Altitude 3,210 m
  • Trip Style Adventure
  • Trip Type Solo or Group
  • Best Time All season

Highlights

  • Easy, short trekking in the Himalayas for a quick getaway
  • Get to witness iconic western Himalayan mountains without going on a long arduous trek
  • Trek inside the Annapurna Conservation Area
  • Come across a range of flora and fauna
  • Spend the night in beautiful Ghorepani and Ghandruk village
  • Intimate interaction with locals
  • Catch gorgeous sunrise from the Poon Hill viewpoint

"Explore the beautiful Ghorepani village and the famous viewpoint, Poon Hill. Escape in the lower Annapurna region and witness breathtaking mountain sceneries during Ghorepani Poon Hill Trek."

It's not easy to see the iconic Himalayan mountains. You have to pay your respects through long walks on trodden trails for the best views. But the Ghorepani Poon Hill Trekking is one of the few treks in the Himalayas that has a gentle pace and relatively easier trekking route. This is a family-friendly trek. You can trek with your kids, grannies, and parents.

You can slowly travel to Nepal just to hit the trails to Poon Hill or join this short trek if you are in Kathmandu/Pokhara for a quick gateway. The Ghorepani Poon Hill Trek route ascends through the Annapurna Conservation Area. The trail is abundant in flora and fauna. You'll come across a range of wildflowers and birds while trekking. 

Poon Hill trek is the ultimate venture in the Annapurna region to introduce yourself to the Himalayas and people from different religious backgrounds. In our 10 days of Ghorepani Poon Hill trekking, we spend four days on the trail and get to explore the two biggest cities of Nepal; Kathmandu and Pokhara. We have a guided city tour in the package for you. 

Mountain Views

Ghorepani Poon Hill Trek Nepal is known for its dramatic mountain landscapes. The trail offers scenery from the very first day. Ghorepani village welcomes you with a tempting view of the snow-capped mountains like Annapurna I (8,091 m), Annapurna South, Mt. Nilgiri (7,061 m), Mt. Fishtail (6,993 m), Mt. Hiunchuli (6,441 m), Mt. Gangapurna (7,455 m), Lamjung Himal (6,983 m), Tilicho Peak (7,134 m), etc. 

Likewise, from Poon Hill, you get to witness a gorgeous sunrise. This viewpoint is surrounded by the Himalayan mountains all around it. Not only that, the drive between Kathmandu and Pokhara too offers breathtaking scenery.

Ghorepani Poon Hill Trek route

The journey begins with a long drive from Kathmandu to Pokhara. From here, you drive to Nayapul and walk along the Modi Khola. Passing by Birethanti (1,015 m), you follow the north bank of Bhurungdi Khola and hike to Hille (1,495 m) before reaching the final spot of our first day of the trek, Tikhedhunga (1,570 m).

The next day, crossing a suspension bridge, you hike to Ulleri at 2,080 m and continue trekking pastures and terraced fields. The trail then crosses two more streams and goes by lush forests to Ghorepani village (2,850 m). The following day, we'll wake up early in the morning to catch the sunrise from Poon Hill (3,210 m). The trail is steep and rocky. 

Further, we descend to Tadapani (2,610 m) and trek to Ghandruk village (2,012 m). It is also a very famous village. The trek ends here, and we drive to Pokhara and then to Kathmandu another day. 

Trek Difficulty

The only major difficult part about Ghorepani Poon Hill Trek is the long 6 to 7 hours walk each day. You have to be healthy and can walk. The accommodation and meal options are superb, so you'll not have a tough time with limited facilities. 

The trail ascends through the densely forested paths, which can be a little exhausting for some trekkers. But then again, it's the Himalayas, and you have to bear at least this.

Poon Hill Altitude Sickness

The chances of altitude sickness during the Poon Hill trekking are very low. The trail only goes up to 3,210 meters, following a gentle pace, so you'll get a lot of time to adjust to the elevation. 

If you feel uncomfortable while trekking or see symptoms like headache, breathing problems, insomnia, etc, then inform your guide and take proper preventive measures. 

Preparation for Ghorepani Poon Hill Trek

No preparation is needed at all for Ghorepani Poon Hill Trekking. Just make sure you are fit and fine. If you want, you can do cardio activities to build your stamina and go on long walks. 

Booking

Booking for Ghorepani Poon Hill Trek 2022/2023 is open. We are taking group bookings as well as private trek bookings. You can also tailor-design the Ghorepani Poon Hill Trek itinerary with us. 

For more information contact us any time and talk to one of our representatives. 

Check out these other similar trekking packages- Everest View Trek, Jomsom Muktinath Trek, Khopra Danda trek, and Langtang Valley Trek. 

Trip Itinerary

 

  • Day 1:Welcome to Nepal – arrive at the international airport, Kathmandu
  • Day 2:Kathmandu valley full day sightseeing 
  • Day 3:Drive Kathmandu to Pokhara 
  • Day 4:Pokhara to Tikhedhunga 
  • Day 5:Trek to Ghorepani 
  • Day 6:Hike to Poonhill and trek to Tadapani (2,610 m)
  • Day 7:Trek to Ghandruk 
  • Day 8:Drive back to Pokhara 
  • Day 9:Drive to Kathmandu
  • Day 10:Final departure 

See you at the Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu on your arrival day. Our team will pick you up from the airport and take you to the designated hotel. We meet you over the welcome dinner in the evening. In the meantime, rest and unpack. Feel free to explore your surrounding area.

 

 

  • AccommodationHotel
  • MealsWelcome Dinner

Today, our tour guide meet you after breakfast. We use a private vehicle for the tour around the city. First, we visit Swayambhunath, also known as the Monkey Temple. From here, we drive to Boudhnath Stupa and then visit the Pashupatinath Temple. Both of these places are pilgrimage sites and have significant religious values for Buddhists & Hindus.

Further, we explore Kathmandu Durbar Square. This place was once a Royal residence. Here, we explore the places and courtyards. Visit museums and shrines. The tour offers great insight into Nepali culture, traditions, art, and architecture. We also get to learn a lot about history. 

After the full day of sightseeing, we meet in the late afternoon with the trek guide and end the day doing some preparation for the trek. 

 

  • AccommodationHotel
  • MealsBreakfast

Our starting point of the trek is situated around an hour-long drive from Pokhara. So, today our goal is to reach Pokhara. From Kathmandu, we take a tourist bus and drive to Pokhara. The drive will be comfortable and scenic. 

You get to see rolling lush green hills accompanied by rivers and frequent terraced fields. There are waterfalls and small settlement areas along the way too. 

In Pokhara, we stay at a hotel around Phewa Lake. So, in the evening, you can enjoy gorgeous sunset with Mt. Fishtail view at the sore Phewa Lake. 

 

 

  • AccommodationHotel
  • MealsBreakfast , Lunch, Dinner

The trek starts at Nayapul. From Pokhara, it is an hour-long drive to Nayapula. The trail from here goes along the Modi Khola, and you reach Birethanti (1,015 m). Further, walk through small villages and follow the north bank of Bhurungdi Khola. The trail then ascends to Hille (1,495 m) and Tikhedhunga

  • AccommodationTeahouse
  • MealsBreakfast, lunch & dinner
  • Max. Altitude1,570 m

We continue trekking, crossing a stream on a suspension bridge. The route steeply ascends following stone staircases to a village called Ulleri at 2,080 m. From here, we walk by pastures and terraced fields. Crossing two streams, we walk to Nangethant. After taking a small lunch break here, we trek through lush rhododendron forests to Ghorepani village. The village welcomes us to a remarkable view of Dhaulagiri, Annapurna, Hiunchul, Nilgiri, and other mountains. 

 

 

  • AccommodationTeahouse
  • MealsBreakfast, lunch & dinner
  • Max. Altitude2,850 m

We are going to wake up super early in the morning and walk to the highest point of our trek to witness a glorious sunrise. Poon Hill is located above Ghorepani village. It is a very famous viewpoint in the lower Annapurna region. 

The trail from Ghorepani to Poon Hill is rough. From the top, we also get to see snow-capped mountains like Annapurna I, Dhaulagiri, Nilgiri, Fishtail, Hiunchuli, Gnagapurna, etc all around us. We then descend to Ghorepani village and have breakfast. Further, we trek to Tadapani through the forested path. 

 

  • AccommodationTeahouse
  • MealsBreakfast, lunch & dinner
  • Max. Altitude3,210 m

The trail today takes us to another beautiful village called Ghandruk. This village is mainly resided by Gurungs and Magar. The route from Tadapani goes through lush forests. You pass by small settlement areas. Likewise, the trail also offers superb mountain scenery. It is our last day of the trek as well, so enjoy the walk. 

  • AccommodationTeahouse
  • MealsBreakfast, lunch & dinner
  • Max. Altitude2,012 m

After having a delicious warm breakfast with the stunning landscape, we hop on a public vehicle and drive back to Pokhara. We follow a dirt road up to Nayapul. From here, the drive is pretty smooth up to Pokhara. 

The remaining day is leisure in Pokhara. Visit tourist sites like Davis Falls, Gupteshwor ave, Bat Cave, etc. Relish the soothing ambience of Phewa lake and end your day shopping at the Lakeside Market. 

 

  • AccommodationHotel
  • MealsBreakfast only

Today, we’ll drive back to Kathmandu. The drive will be fantastic and comfortable. Enjoy the scenic ride to Kathmandu. We drop you at Your hotel upon reacing the city. It's your last day in Kathmandu. Visit the spa and do some shopping. Meet us in the late evening over a farewell dinner organized by the company.

  • AccommodationHotel
  • MealsBreakfast, lunch & farewell dinner

Final departure 

Our airport team will take care of your hotel check-out and also drop you at the international airport terminal gate. They will bid you the last goodbye. 

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    Trip Map

    Ghorepani Poon Hill Trek 10 Days map

    Cost Details

    • Airport pick up and drop.
    • Guide and porters.
    • All food (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner) in trekking.
    • Tea house/lodge accommodation.
    • Hot drinks (Tea and coffee) 3 times a day.
    • All land transportation.
    • TIMS (Trekking information Management System) card.
    • All require national park and entry Permit.
    • All food, drinks, Lodge, salary, Insurance, medical equipments, for guide and porters.
    • Sightseeing with guide and  transport.
    • All government taxes.
    • Any bar bills (alcoholic drinks, mineral water, and cold drinks), cigarettes, client’s personal insurance, any kind of unforeseen expenses.
    • Lunch and Dinner in Kathmandu.
    • Tips for Guide and Porter (Tips are not compulsory but expected).

    Essential Info

     

    Best time

    Enjoy trekking in the Annapurna region best in the spring and autumn. The Ghorepani Poon Hill Trek route gets bloomed with numerous flowers as the season begins, making the trail impressive. The bright sunny day with moderate climate and stable weather is all you need for a pleasant trek to Poon Hill. 

    If you trek in the autumn, you may also get to witness festivals like Dashain, Tihar, Chhat, etc. LIkewise, Ghorepani Poon Hill Trek in winter is also possible. The trail may get slippery because of snowfall, but the views are best in the winter. 

    Accommodation

    Ghorepani Poon Hill Trekking is a lodge trek. As the trek explores the lower parts of the Annapurna region, you'll get decent accommodation with most of the additional paid facilities like a hot shower, wifi, charging, etc. 

    Our Ghorepani Poon Hill Trek cost includes twin shared rooms. The rooms are small in size but clean and comfortable enough to spend the night. The washroom can be private or common. 

    In Kathmandu and Pokhara, we book you a three-star hotel in the tourist hubs of the city. You'll get all the modern amenities in the hotels.

    Meals

    In the city, you get a bed and breakfast. There are dinners also in the package cost. Apart from that, you get three meals a day during the trek. All the meals are given as per the menu of the lodges. All the meals will be fresh and nutritious. 

    We advise you to combine dal bhat in one of your meals. It's the freshest option you could have while trekking. Other than that, you can get momo, noodles, pasta, sandwich, porridge, thukpa, soups, etc. 

    Group/private joining

    We organize a 2 to 12 person group trek to Ghorepani and Poon Hill. If your group is bigger than this, then let us know. We will arrange the trip as per that. For solo travellers, you can join one of our group departures or opt for a private trek. The private trek lets you customize the itinerary and the departure date to your preference. We offer the best price for Ghorepani Poon Hill Trek group and private joining. 

    Child Policy

    To trek to Poon Hill with your kid, all you need to do is let us know, and we will arrange everything for you and your kid accordingly. Ghorepani Poon Hill Trek is a kid-friendly trek. The trail and the elevation both are perfect for kids. For more detailed information regarding trekking with your kid, contact us.

    Travel Insurance

    Ghorepani Poon Hill Trekking is an easy trek. You do not need travel insurance for this trek. The trail has a very low risk of altitude sickness as well. If you want to get travel insurance for your satisfaction and safety back up, we advise you to add emergency evacuation and medical bills to it. 

    FAQs

    • Q1. How long is the Poon Hill trek?

      Ghorepani Poon Hill Trek Nepal is a short trek that covers 45 kilometres clockwise. The trek ascends to 3,210 metres. You can do this trek in 4 to 7 days from Pokhara.

    • No, Poon Hill Trek is not hard. It's a beginner-friendly trek. The trek does involve long ascents and descent, but one can do it because there is no technical climbing.

    • To reach Ghorepani village, first, you have to drive to Nayapul or Ulleri. From here, you can trek to Ghorepani village through lush forests. There are no direct roadways to Ghorepani village.

    • Poon Hill is famous for its stunning mountain panorama at a lower elevation. It is a well-known viewpoint above the beautiful Ghorepani village that offers breathtaking views of the Annapurna range, Dhaulagiri, Nilgiri, Hiunchuli, Gnagapurna, Fishtail, etc.

    • Yes, you can expect snowfall in the winter season in Poon Hill. The trail gets covered with snow, which makes it slippery

    • Following are the mountains you can see from Poon Hill- Annapurna range, Dhaulagiri, Nilgiri, Tukuche, Gangapurna, Fishtail, Hiunchuli, etc. You can also see hills and many other peaks.

    • No, you do not necessarily need a guide for Ghorepani Poon Hill Trekking. You can do solo trekking to Poon Hill if you can navigate using the map. Get the necessary permits and book the lodges in advance for a smooth venture.

    • There are charging stations in all the lodges. Likewise, you'll also get wifi in most of the lodges. However, you have to pay a few extra bucks for the service, so carry spare cash with you while trekking.

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