Ghorepani Poon Hill Trekking
Perfect place for a stunning view of Mt. Dhaulagiri, Annapurna Range, Gangapurna, Hiunchuli, and many more
Ghorepani Poon Hill Trekking is one of the best moderate-distance treks in Nepal. It is a perfect trip through various villages, rhododendron forests, and steep rocks. The intriguing paths and the Himalayas can make this journey unforgettable for a lifetime. Poon Hill Trek introduces you to the beautiful Himalayas, diverse cultural practices, and the uncomparable scenes from Annapurna Region. It is a short trek, so even the first-timers and the people who don’t have much time for this trek can genuinely enjoy it. On the other hand, this trek experience is more than precious. Ghorepani Poon Hill Trekking introduces you to the beautiful green landscapes matched with the tall White Mountains.
One of Nepal’s most beautiful trekking regions, Poon Hill Trekking, is inhabited by mostly “Magars.” Also, This ethnic group has its own culture and traditional norms. We interacted throughout this trek, enjoyed their warm hospitality, and got to know more Nepalese groups better. The village of Ghandruk is one of the most beautiful communities in Nepal. It gives us a jaw-dropping view of the Annapurna ranges and falls along our route to Ghorepani.
This trek is full of picturesque mountains, steep rocky paths, ethnic varieties, and pure nature. The Dhaulagiri and Annapurna Region landscapes above Ghorepani are some of the best mountain escapes. The sunrise view from the Poonhill viewpoint is heavenly and majestic. It provides the view of mountains more than 8000m in altitudes like Annapurna, Dhaulagiri, and a few other prominent ranges like Nilgiri, Machapuchare, Lamjung Himal, and Himchuli.
A sub-tropical forest full of floras, faunas, unique birds, and plants covers a portion of the trek. Also, Red, White, and Yellow Rhododendron is found contrasting the lush green forest, and the birds play a never-ending symphony for you as you embark on your journey through the route. This trek makes you feel nature in all of its splendor.
On the first day of the Ghorepani Poonhill Trekking, you’ll arrive in Kathmandu. As you land at the airport, our representative will be there to receive and greet you. You will be escorted to the hotel. Once you freshen up and unwind yourself from the long travel, you’ll be informed of the program by our office. Our guides will talk to you about the trek, the equipment required, and the permits for the trek. If you arrive in the valley late at night, these things will be done the following day.
Meals: Not Included
After breakfast, we’ll have a guided tour of the city. There are numerous things to do in Kathmandu. We can visit the center of pilgrimage, Pashupatinath, the monkey temple, Swoyambhunath, listed in the UNESCO world heritage sites, or Bouddhanath, the Buddhist shrine. We can visit the historic Basantapur Durbar Square and the center of fine arts, Patan Durbar Square.
The local gullies of Kathmandu have different stories to tell every single individual. You witness them on our way back to the hotel. At night, we have dinner, get to know our fellow trekkers better, and talk about the plans for the trek.
Meals: Breakfast
We will be taken to the airport to fly to Pokhara, which takes 25-30 minutes. We witness majestic views of some ranges during the flight, like the Manaslu Range, the snowcapped Annapurna, and the Langtang Himalayan Range. You can also take a road trip to Pokhara through Prithvi Highway.
It takes about 6-7 hours to get to Pokhara from Kathmandu. The journey is full of natural scenic beauties like rivers, hills, and forests. After arriving in Pokhara, we will be escorted to the hotel where we can freshen up ourselves. We relax on the shore of Phewa Lake and enjoy the scenic beauties of Annapurna, Dhaulagiri, and Machapuchare ranges. We stay overnight in Pokhara.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
Today, our journey on foot for the Ghorepani Poonhill begins. After breakfast, we take a drive from Pokhara through the large village of Lumle to Nayapul. We walk and climb uphill slowly and steadily through the steep way up. We traverse high above a river on an entire stone-paved trail to a very prosperous town of Birethani (1000m).
The trek is an entire of bamboo forests and a waterfall with plunge pools along the way. Beyond a pasture land, the trek reaches the village of Sidhu, where we will stop to have our lunch. After lunch, we move forward on the trail. Climbing steadily to the valley of Hile, the trek takes us to Tikhedunga, where we stay in a local guesthouse for the night.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
On one of the most exciting days of the Ghorepani Poonhill trek, we start our trail early in the morning. The trail starts crossing the Tikhedhunga River on a suspension bridge and Bhurungdi Khola again on a large deck of 1520m. The trail ascends through a steep stair of rocks, approximately 3300 of them. The staircase takes us to the large village of Ulleri (2080m).
From Ulleri, we slowly continue our trail through fields and cultivated pasture lands. Walking beside a river and refreshing rhododendron forest, we do a short climb to Nagathani (2460m). We go through two sparkling clear streams and a small ridge on the way to it. We have our lunch at Nagathani and rest for a bit. Then, we continue our trail, and after walking for approximately an hour, we reach our destination for today, Ghorepani (2750m). In winters, the paths can be covered in snow. We stayed a night in Ghorepani.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
We shall rise and start our trail early to catch the majestic sunrise from the Poonhill. Making an early morning excursion towards the Poonhill rewards us with the most lovely views of the Himalayas as the Sun showers its yellow stroke upon them. Mountain ranges like Dhaulagiri (8167m), Tukuche (6920m), Nilgiri(6940m), Annapurna South, Annapurna I (8091m), Hiuchhuli (6441m), Tarke Kang (7193m), Gangapurna (7454), Lamjung Himal (6986m) and Mount Machapuchare (6997m) leave us stunned with their panoramic views.
The glorious view is yours to capture and makes memories to cherish lifelong. After breakfast, we start descending towards Tadapani. The trail goes through a short climb to Deurali pass, providing a spectacular view of Mt. Dhaulagiri and Annapurna. The moss forest with a large variety of unique birds accompanies us towards Tadapani. Tadapani also provides us with an up-close sunset view. We stay overnight in Tadapani.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
Today we trail downwards slowly towards the village of Ghandruk. Our trail consists of cultivated fields, beautiful eye-controlling forests, and some small settlements. We will be going through some thick, dense forests with old rhododendron trees. The rhododendrons turn the jungle into gardens in some seasons.
A steep rocky descent slowly leads us to the village of Ghandruk. Ghandruk is the second largest Gurung village in Nepal and is one of the highlights of this trek. Exploring the village, the tradition and culture of the Ghandruk people, you can relax the rest of the day here. We will be staying in Ghandruk for the night.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
Today, our trail moves downwards towards the village of Birethani and back to Nayapul. Then we catch a private bus and drive back to Pokhara. Our trail goes through several settlements, staircase slabs, green forests, and terraced fields. We move along the Modi Khola to Modi Valley.
A slow and steady walk takes us to Birethani and then a half an hour walk to Nayapul. From Nayapul, we catch a private bus and get on our way back to Pokhara. You will be transferred back to the hotels, and you will be bid farewell to your porters and guides this day.
Meals: Breakfast and Lunch
Again, it is up to you to choose between a road trip full of fun and a skyway to save some time. You can either take a flight from Pokhara to Kathmandu or a road trip that takes some hours to get to Kathmandu, but you’ll be enjoying every bit of the journey. This night you’ll be having your last dinner in Nepal. A cultural dinner will be served to you along with your fellow trekkers. So make memories, exchange greetings, and make up your mind for the returning journey.
Meals: Breakfast and Dinner
The Ghorepani Poonhill trek is officially ending today for you. Time to bid farewell to Nepal. You can still make some memories of having a delicious breakfast in a café. Our representative will escort you to the airport before your scheduled flight time. It’s good to be there at least 2 hours earlier than the scheduled time. Until next time, enjoy your trip and remember us always.
Meals: Breakfast
We will be accommodated with Samsara Resort or a similar 3-star hotel in Kathmandu. For Pokhara, we will be provided Kuti resort and local tea houses during the trek. The accommodations are made on a twin-sharing basis. Single supplements can be served upon request but will cost an extra USD 250. However, the only room cannot be possible sometimes during higher elevations. In the trekking area, most of your accommodations contain attached bathrooms, while some of the teahouses may not have, and you may have to share the washing and toilet facilities in that case.
During the Ghorepani Poon Hill Trekking, we have various options in cuisines like Nepali, Chinese, Italian, Continental, Indian, etc. Breakfast will be served from the tea houses or the lodge’s menu, and we will have our lunches on the way to our destination. There will be welcome and farewell dinners with our trekkers.
We have daily departures for this trip, so we recommend that you book it according to your schedule. We will customize the tour/trekking package to your specific needs. We are concentrating on the private trip, taking into account numerous elements such as COVID, trekkers' physical fitness, available time, and budget. Because these elements may or may not be compatible with the individual traveler.
Similarly, during the trek/tour, we will be pleased to supply you with pre/post accommodation as well as other supplementary services such as a domestic flight and an additional porter. Please fill out this customized form for your convenience.
Customize this trip with help from our local travel specialist that matches your interests.
We accept major currencies such as the US Dollar, the Great Britain Pound, the Euro, the Australian Dollar, the Singapore Dollar, the Indian Rupee, the Swiss Franc, the Canadian Dollar, the Japanese Yen, the Chinese Yuan, the Saudi Arabian Riyal, the Qatari Riyal, the Thai Baht, the UAE Dirham, the Malaysian Ringgit, the South Korean Won, the Swedish Kroner, the Danish Kroner, the Hong Kong Dollar, the Kuwaiti Dinar, and the Bahrain Dinar.
Type C, D, and M power plugs and sockets are used. The standard voltage and frequency are 230 V and 50Hz, respectively.
Vaccinations You must be completely vaccinated against COVID-19 at least 14 days before traveling to Nepal. Vaccination documentation is required.
On Arrival Visas are available at Nepal's entrance points for travelers. Travelers from Nigeria, Ghana, Zimbabwe, Swaziland, Cameroon, Somalia, Liberia, Ethiopia, Iraq, Palestine, Afghanistan, and Syria, on the other hand, are required to obtain a visa through their nearest Nepalese diplomatic post (embassy/consulate).
To confirm the trek/tour package, we want a deposit of at least 20% of the total tour/trek fee. The remaining balance must be paid when you arrive in Nepal. We take Visa, Maestro, MasterCard, American Express, and other major credit cards. The total cost of a Bhutan and Tibet tour must be paid in full at the time of booking.
We strongly advise you to purchase a SIM card for reliable internet access throughout Nepal. Nepal Telecom (owned by the government) and NCELL (owned by the private sector) are the two main SIM card providers in Nepal. It is preferable to get a SIM card at an airport, where staff will assist with activation and data plan purchases. If you have a SIM card, it will be easier for you to contact us and locate our airport agent.
You can charge your electrical devices at hotels and lodges because there are no power outages. In the Himalayan region, however, hotel owners may levy a nominal fee.
Usually, Ghorepani Poon Hill Trekking is not more challenging than other trekking in the Annapurna Region. This might be the hardest for the traveler from Tikhedhunga to Ulleri (3381) steps and 3-4 hours uphill from Ulleri to Ghorepani. Generally, it would help if you walked around 5-6 hours per day, but it highly depends on your physical fitness and how much time you spend enjoying the view. Ghorepani Poon Hill Trekking Difficulty level is shallow and suitable for elder and beginner trekkers.
You will drive to Nayapul or Hile from Pokhara and start to trek. Ghorepani Poon Hill trekking starts in Pokhara. You will reach Pokhara by a 25-minute flight or a 6-7 hours drive from Kathmandu in the western part. Also, this trek’s ending point is Pokhara.
Ghorepani Poon Hill Trekking itinerary starts from 5 days from Kathmandu or extends to 10 days. You can reach this trek by adding Ghandruk Village, Dhampus, Jhinu Hot Spring, Sarangkot sunset and sunrise, Pokhara Valley sightseeing, Chitwan Jungle Safari, and Lumbini Tour. It highly depends on your interest and time frame. Please let us know if you want to customize the Ghorepani Poon Hill Trekking itinerary.
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