Ghorepani Poon Hill Trek

Ghorepani Poon Hill trek is short and easy trekking in Annapurna region famous for sunrise view. The Poon Hill is the famous hill station for Dhaulagiri and Annapurna view. The Ghorepani Poon Hill trekking is a combine trip to enjoy the local culture of Nepal as well as beautiful scenery of mountains and landscapes.

Poon hill (3,210 m) is the ultimate destination of this trek. This trek is consider as one of the most celebrated trekking in Annapurna region suitable for novice trekkers, family trekkers with children, pensioners, and old age trekkers. It is one of the easy trekking route popular among the domestic and international tourist which offers the modern facilities of accommodation and food in the hilly part of Nepal.

The villages such as Dhampus, Landruk, Ghorepani and other small villages on the route provides the real taste of Nepalese lifestyle and culture. The farmland along which the trekking route passes gives the wonderful experience of traditional farming of Nepal. The trekking offers the glittering views of snowcapped mountains like Dhaulagiri, Fishtail, Mt. Annapurna and several peaks. Beautiful forest of Rhododendron, bamboo, pine, and waterfalls make the trekking most memorable one.

We suggest all trekkers to do this Ghorepani Poon Hill trek which can be complete within 4 to 5 days. Trekking is possible all year around but best season is March to May and September to December.

Trip Facts

Duration: 7 days

Best Season: March to May and September to December

Transportation: Flight or private car

Highlights : Pokhara, Poon Hill, Ghorepani, Ghandruk, Landruk, Birethati

Tour Itinerary

Day 01: Drive from Kathmandu to Nayapul and trek to Birethanti, it takes about 7 hours. Overnight stay in a lodge

Day 02: Trek from Birethanti to Tikhedhunga to reach Ulleri (2,080m). Lunch in Tikhedhunga and trek upto Ulleri about 2 hours. Overnight stay in a lodge

Day 03: Trek from Ulleri to Ghorepani (2,855m) through a pleasant Rhododendron forest and arrive at the top of Ghorepani pass for overnight stay.

Day 04: Early morning hike to Poon Hill for Sunrise view and trek to Tadapani via Banthati. You will enjoy the view of Annapurna, Dhaulagiri, Nilgiri and other several peaks. Overnight stay at Tadapani.

Day 05: Trek from Tadapani to Ghandruk village, it is easy descend to reach an unique village of Gurungs in Ghandruk. Overnight stay at Gandruk

Day 06: Trek from Ghandruk to Nayapul via Saulee Bazaar and drive back to Pokhara by car. Overnight in Pokhara.

Day 07: Pokhara to Kathmandu by car or flight. Flight takes 45 minutes and drive approx. 6 hours (200 kms). End of the program.

Cost Includes

• Transportation by car
• Hotel in Pokhara with BB plan
• All meals and lodge accommodation during trek
• An English speaking trekking guide and necessary porters (2:1)
• Trekking permits and TIMS
• Salary, insurance and food of trekking staffs

Cost Excludes:

• Accommodation in Kathmandu
• Meals in Pokhara
• Tips for guide/porters
• Personal nature expenses such as telephone, internet, alcoholic drinks, beverages