Ghorepani Poonhill Trek

Forests, rivers, water falls, mountains, multi – ethnic villages, and natural serenity are the major factors of trekking. However, trekking is defined as the walking activity that requires longer itinerary. […]

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7 Days
15 - 20 KM Per Day
Tea house
Start from Kathmandu and End to Pokhara
Min 1 to Max 15 Pax in a group
By tourist bus
easy

Highlights

  • Witness the golden sunrise over silver Himalayan peaks from Poon Hill (3,210 m).
  • Enjoy stunning views of Annapurna I-IV, Himchuli, Machhapuchhre, Dhaulagiri, Mardi Himal, Nilgiri, and more.
  • Walk through the diverse landscapes of the Annapurna Conservation Area and Annapurna Sanctuary.
  • Immerse yourself in the culture of the Magar, Gurung, and Tamang communities.
  • Savor delicious local cuisine.
  • Experience the warmth of a Gurung homestay in Ghandruk.
  • Tackle the famous stone steps of Ulleri.
  • Cross serene rivers via suspension bridges, such as the Modi Khola.
  • Soak in the vibrant atmosphere of Lakeside in Pokhara.
  • Feel the incredible hospitality of the local people.

Overview

Forests, rivers, water falls, mountains, multi – ethnic villages, and natural serenity are the major factors of trekking. However, trekking is defined as the walking activity that requires longer itinerary. What if you can experience all these factors in less than a week’s time? Yes, the travel planners of the Hikers Himalaya Pvt. Ltd. have knitted an ideal trekking itinerary of the Ghorepani Poon Hill Trek improvising its classical pattern according to current scenario.

Book the Ghorepani PoonHill Trek 5 Days itinerary with us. Embark on the mesmerizing and enticing short trekking trip in the Annapurna region of Nepal. You will not regret walking the trail of the Poon Hill. Meeting people and immersing into their lifestyle beholding the world’s top – notch mountains can surely help you knit a momentous travel tale!

Nepal’s Most Popular Short Trekking Route

For years, the Ghorepani PoonHill Trek has been the face of the short trekking route of Nepal trekking industry. The charm of this beautiful trekking trip is still high among trekkers from across the globe including Nepalese hikers. It is one of the oldest short trekking routes of Nepal. Therefore, the trail has seen lots of phases of Nepalese Tourism industry. Nepal Government has opened various short trekking routes for trekkers to provide alternative option of the Ghorepani PoonHill Trek. However, the popularity of the trail is still the same.

Poon Hill (3210 m)

What makes the Annapurna region of Nepal the most popular trekking destination? Himalayas, valleys, diverse ethnicity, and bio – diversity make this region mesmerizingly alluring. The places like the Poon Hill (3210 m) add aura to the popularity of this region. Poon Hill is the best vantage point of the region. It takes about 30 minutes to 45 minutes to reach the top of the hill from Ghorepani. The hill is famous for marvelous sunrise activity. Therefore, people on this journey or during the Annapurna Base Camp Trek Classical journey don’t skip the Poon Hill Hike.

Who can trek in Ghorepani Poonhill Trek Route?

You need to know about the difficulty to do the Ghorepani Poonhill Trek before finding out who can do the trek. The trail is ideal for all age group trekkers. In fact, there are many stories and legends about the honeymoon stories of people in this trekking trail. Please note that the trail includes uphill and downhill sections. Trekkers have to walk about 6 to 7 hours in an average every day.

Therefore, you need to build up the physical fitness level and cardio – vascular abilities. Do some exercises like running, walking, swimming, and cycling at least one month prior to the trek. If you are active in your daily life, then you can easily complete the Ghorepani Poonhill Trek in Nepal.

Ghorepani Poonhill Trek Itinerary and Cost

The construction of road network is boon and curse at the same time. The boon is for the locals from the remote regions but curse for the momentous trekking activities. The Ghorepani Poon Hill Trekking is affected greatly by the developmental works. The classical trekking itinerary of the trek consists of 8 to 10 days itinerary including arrival and departure. However, people are choosing the 5 to 6 days of trekking itineraries.

You can always customize the trekking itinerary and cost according to your preferences. Normally, the cost of the 5 days Pokhara to Pokhara itinerary of the trek starts from 400 $ per person. Note that prices vary according to trekker’s preferences and services offered.

Best Time to Trek

The normal best trekking time in Nepal is during the months of spring (March – May) and autumn (September – November) season. It applies same with the trek. However, it is possible to do monsoon and winter trekking in this route. In addition, the monsoon trek results in slippery trail and lower visibility but overall trekking experience can be similar with that of the spring and autumn trekking. Interestingly, the months of winter season is also ideal to do the trek. The visibility is great and experiencing the snowfall in the altitude of 2750 m is always enticing without the risk of altitude sickness. Therefore, book the Ghorepani PoonHill Trek in Nepal which is okay to trek throughout the year.

Side Trips from Poon Hill Trek Route

The location of the Poon Hill Trek route is in the heart of the Annapurna region of Nepal. Therefore, there are many trekking trips that you can do from this trail. Allocate 4 to 10 days extra to do mesmerizing side trips. Major side trips that you can do from the trail are the Mardi Himal Trek, Mohare Danda Trek, Khopra Ridge Trek, and the Annapurna Base Camp Trek. Besides these trekking trips, you can also contact our travel planners and customize the trekking trips according to your preferences. Here is the top 4 trekking route possible to do from the trail:

1.           Mardi Himal Trek

2.           Mohare Danda

3.           Khopra Ridge Trek

4.           Annapurna Base Camp Trek

The travel planners of the Hikers Himalaya Pvt. Ltd. are highly skilled and experienced personnel. They are the trekking guides with more than two decades of experience. Therefore, you can always rely on their instincts and intuition while planning the trek.

Most Trending Trek to do similar to Poon Hill Trek Itinerary

Nowadays, 5 Days Annapurna Base Camp Trek is getting lots of attention and popularity among trekkers from across the globe. Unfortunately, the trek excludes the exploration of the Poon Hill but it is similar to this trek in terms of itinerary.

Book the Ghorepani PoonHill Trek in Nepal with us and travel to the most popular trekking destination of Nepal with impeccable hospitality. Most importantly, the Hikers Himalaya Pvt. Ltd. is always committed in contributing the sustainable tourism in Nepal. We always knit the trek package that ensures wonders of Mother Nature and Grandeur of multi – ethnic culture. It is to make sure that travelers get the diverse holiday moments. At an affordable rate, enjoy the breathtaking short trekking trip to Poon Hill (3210 m).

Itinerary

If you want tailor-made trip or want to personalize this itinerary, just feel free to contact us. We are always there to help you to make your holiday plan. Contact us

Day 1

Drive from Pokhara to Nayapul (1070m) 1 and half hour and Trek to Tikhedhunga

Duration 3/4 hours
Distance 9.5 km
Altitude 1480m
Accommodation Tea house
Meals Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
The trekking guide and the trekking crew members of the Hikers Himalaya will meet you at your hotel in Pokhara. We will drive to Nayapul on a private vehicle. Upon reaching the Nayapul, we will prepare all the baggage and gear up for the trek to Tikhedhunga. The trail is the road all the way to Tikhedhunga. Hikers Himalaya kept this activity to offer the classical feel to this trekking trail. Remember that you can directly reach the village of Ulleri by jeep instead of trekking. We will stop at the Birethanti village for the ACAP permit check and then continue trekking along the green lush forests and terraced farmlands to the village of Tikhedhunga which is in the foothill of the Ulleri Village. Overnight in a tea house
Day 2

Trek from Tikhedhunga to Ghorepani

Duration 7 hours
Distance 12 km
Altitude 2840 m
Accommodation Tea house
Meals Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
Today’s trek is completely uphill and it is also the most tiring day of the Ghorepani Poon Hill Trekking. Therefore, you must pace the trek uniformly listening to the instructions of the trekking guide. The trail up to the Upper Ulleri has villages but the trail from Upper Ulleri to Ghorepani is completely through green lush forests. We will have lunch in Banthanti and then continue trekking towards the village of Ghorepani. Once we reach the Ghorepani Village, we will be blessed by the scenery of the mountains from the Dhaulagiri, Annapurna, and Machhapuchhre Himalayan range including the sight of the cascading hills and valleys. Overnight in a tea house
Day 3

Early Morning Hike to Poon Hill( 3200m) 1 hour and Trek to Tadapani

Duration 6/7 hours
Distance 10.5 km
Altitude 2660 m
Accommodation Tea house
Meals Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
Before dawn, we will hike towards the top of the Poon Hill. It takes about 45 minutes to 1 hour to reach the Poon Hill top from Ghorepani. We will enjoy the breathtaking sunrise experiences from the Poon Hill. The sun rises from east near the Machhapuchhere Mountain and lights up the mountains. The scenery of the mountain before and after the sunrise can surely help you enhance the overall trekking moments. We will spend more time on the top of the Poon Hill (3210 m) as it is the highlight place of this trek. After spending quality times on the top, we will return back to Ghorepani for breakfast and continue the trek to Tadapani via Gurung Hill and Nangethanti. Overnight in a tea house
Day 4

Trek from Tadapani to Ghandruk

Duration 3/4 hours
Distance 6 km
Altitude 2010 m
Accommodation Tea house
Meals Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
We will begin the trek after breakfast. The trail is completely downhill and it takes about 3 to 4 hours to reach Nepal’s first model home stay village. After checking in at our tea house, we will explore the authentic Gurung village of Ghandruk including the traditional museum. You can try out the traditional dress and relish time spending in the most gorgeous village of Nepal. Overnight in a tea house or home stay or lodge
Day 5

Trek from Ghandruk to Nayapul and Drive Back to Pokhara

Duration 5 hours
Distance 9 km
Altitude 840m
Accommodation Hotel
Meals Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
We will trek towards Nayapul via terraced farmlands from Ghandruk. The trek starts after breakfast. After reaching Nayapul, we will hop on the jeep and drive back to Pokhara.

Inclusions

What's included

- Airport pickup and drop-off by private Vehicle.
- 2 Nights Boutique Hotel in Kathmandu with breakfast.
-2 nights hotel in Pokhara.
- Tea house accommodation during the trek.
- 3 times meals during the trek (breakfast, lunch, dinner).
- Kathmandu to Pokhara and Pokhara to Kathmandu drive by Tourist Bus.
- Pokhara to Nayapul to Pokhara by Private vehicle Taxi.
- Hot beverages, three cups of tea or coffee.
- Government register licence holder professional Trekking guide.
- Seasonal fruits during the trek.
- First aid medical kit.
- Farewell dinner after the trek.
- All taxes and government paperwork.

Add-ons

    What's not included

    - Nepal entry visa fee and your travel insurance
    - Porter $25 per day
    - All the bar bills and personal expenses (phone calls, laundry service, battery recharge, a bottle of water, hot water, shower,a big pot of tea or coffee.
    - Tips for trekking staff will be appreciated.

    Travelers' Reviews

    Ghorepani poonhill trek

    Matt D

    United Kimdom

    Verified Purchase

    Top class service – highly recommend

    We have just finished 2 treks with Hikers Himalaya during our time in Nepal – Poon Hill and Mardi Himal, then Langtang Valley. Bibek assisted with organising the treks ahead of time and was always quick and helpful with communication. Padam was our brilliant guide on the trails and we cannot thank him enough. He was always incredibly knowledgeable about the local areas we visited and managed every aspect of the treks perfectly. We felt in such a safe pair of hands with Padam’s years of experience and his lovely kind approach. We would highly recommend Bibek and Padam for trekking in Nepal and hope to return again soon!

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