Ghorepani Poon Hill Trek – 8 Days

Trip Highlights

Trip Durations 8 Days
Trip Destination Nepal
Group Size 1-20
Accomodation Tea House
Trip Grade Easy
Best Season Sept-Nov, March-May
Max Altitude 3,210m
Trip Start Kathmandu
Trip End Kathmandu

Trip Overview

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Introduction to Ghorepani Poon Hill Trek

The Ghorepani Poon Hill Trek is a beautiful, short, and famous trekking journey in the Annapurna region. Ghorepani Poon Hill Trekking is one of Nepal’s famous trekking routes, both teahouse and organized. This is a compatible trek that offers the best features of the region.

In addition to the stunning views, it offers the amazing Annapurna Vista. In the first place, it is a short trip. This is perfect for people who have little time to spend here. In the second place, it lets you enjoy the delightful mountains!

The Poon Hill at the high point of this trek is 3,193 meters. You can enjoy the Annapurna Mountains, but you will also visit many ethnic villages. Along with the Magar and Gurung settlements, the journey is an amazing one! The Annapurna region is one of the most beautiful areas for trekking in Nepal. You can enjoy the remarkable natural beauty of this area!

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Start Trip

Start the Ghorepani Poon Hill trek from Nayapul, a village near Pokhara. You will be hiking along the trail, traveling through many different vibrant villages. Also, you can observe the local traditions and customs of the people. You can also enjoy the beautiful forests full of rhododendrons. Besides, one of the major attractions of Ghorepani Poon Hill trekking is Poon Hill itself. The rising sun in the morning from Poon Hill looks amazing. For this reason, Poon Hill is a well-known vantage point in Annapurna.

Trekking Poon Hill Trekking is a good alternate option for long trekking trips. This is an easy trek with many hallmarks. Annapurna Ghorepani Poon Hill Trek is also known as Ghorepani Poon Hill Trekking and is suitable for all-age trekkers and adventure seekers.

You walk on a pretty rich trail and visit the ethnic settlement. You get to see the views of the Annapurna Mountains, which are found all over the place throughout the trip. Hiking along the picturesque Rhododendron jungle of Ghorepani is nothing short of a paradise.

The Ghorepani Poon Hill trek can be done at any time of the year. But it is not wise to do this during the monsoon (July to August). This 8-day trip is for trekkers who want to spend a short vacation with their family and walk in the beautiful countryside with beautiful mountain views. Check out our planned itinerary for trekking, or email us, and we’ll create an itinerary based on your requirements.

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Trip Itinerary

After breakfast on the first day of the trip, you leave Kathmandu early in the morning for a drive along the Prithvi National Highway to Pokhara. On the way to Pokhara, one can enjoy the beautiful views of rivers, settlements, and mountains. It takes approx 7 to 8 hours to reach Pokhara. After reaching Pokhara, you will spend the night in a hotel located in the beautiful “City of Lakes” of Pokhara.

After breakfast at the hotel, you start your day with an hour’s drive to Nayapul and then trek to the beautiful village of Ulleri. Any means of transportation can be easily accessed from Pokhara to Nayapul. You will walk through some beautiful villages and terrace framing. After a 30-minute walk along the Modi River, you reach Birethanti – a beautiful village with many tea shops and guest houses. From there you cross Hile (1495m) and Tikhedhunga (1525 m) to reach Ulleri, a village inhabited by Magars.

The day starts with a hot breakfast and you prepare yourself for the trek to Ghorepani. Ghorepani is a 6 to 7-hour walk from Ghandruk. Along the way, you will see beautiful villages, panoramic views of the mountains, and breathtaking landscapes. Ghorepani is a beautiful place from where you can enjoy the most breathtaking views of the Dhaulagiri and Annapurna ranges.

Early in the morning, you walk uphill for 45-minutes to Poonhill for a sunrise view which is one of the best and most famous places to watch the sunrise in Nepal. From here, you can see the amazing views of Annapurna Range, Dhaulagiri Range, Nilgiri, Machhapuchhre (Fishtail), and others. After spending some time in Poonhill, you return to Ghorepani and start your trek to Tadapani after breakfast at the lodge

Today you are ready for your next destination beautiful village of Ghandruk. The trek to Ghandruk takes about 4 to 5 hours through the jungle and downhill. Along the trail, you will enjoy magnificent mountains, Rhododendron forests, and birds. Ghandruk is a beautiful Gurung village full of its own language, costumes, traditions, and special food.

After breakfast on the sixth day of the trip, you start your journey from Ghandruk to Pothana. On the way to Pothana, you pass many tea houses and small villages like Landruk, Tolkha, Pitam Deurali. After walking for approx 6 to 7 hours, you reach Pothana at an altitude of 19,90 meters. You will spend the night at a lodge in Pothana.

After breakfast this morning your first destination is Phedi which you will reach in 3 hours. On the way from Pothana to Phedi, one can see the Annapurna mountain range and the beautiful view of Gurung village. Pokhara is easily accessible by any means of transportation from Phedi. In the evening, go for a walk along the beautiful lake of Pokhara and stay at a convenient hotel for the night.

On the last day of the trip, after breakfast, you drive to Kathmandu. While returning to Kathmandu, you can still enjoy the beautiful view of the river, the settlement, and the mountains. After a 7 to 8 hour drive from Pokhara, you will arrive in Kathmandu and spend the night at a hotel.

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Each client's needs may be different. The price of the trip varies according to the size of your group and the service you want. The cost of the trip is calculated according to the type of service and accommodation chosen by our customers.

Each trip is customized to fit the client's needs and group size, so the price of each organized trip is different. Please let us know the service you want and the size of the group. We create trips to suit your taste and travel budget per your requirements. Hope you find our price calculation reasonable according to your needs and preferences.

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Frequently asked questions about this trip

How difficult is the trek?

The difficulty depends on where and how long you want to trek. The short trek is easy while the long trek requires some physical fitness.

What is altitude sickness?

Altitude sickness is normally known as acute mountain sickness. This can happen when people rapidly climb up to an altitude of more than 3000 meters. We ensure minimal risk by adding rest to our trekking itineraries. Most people will feel some effects of altitude, some shortness of breath and possibly light headache, this is normal enough. Acute mountain sickness patients are quite different and usually have a serious headache, sickness, and lose awareness. In almost all possible cases there are sufficient warning signs to take action properly. Descending to a lower altitude is usually enough to prevent any further problems.

What type of accommodation is available during the trekking?

There are mainly tea houses and lodges available for trekking and they are usually made using local materials and are very comfortable. These accommodations are often family-run and usually provide single and double rooms. The dining room is on the ground floor and is often on fire. All food will be cooked in order in the family kitchen. Toilet facilities are sometimes separate and sometimes outside. Most lodges provide mattresses and blankets. It's a good idea to always have a sleeping bag, which can be useful, and perhaps an inflatable pillow.

How long do we walk every day on trekking?

Trekking programs are classified into three different categories: soft, moderate and hard. Soft treks are only about 7 days to 10 days in duration. They generally do not go above 4000 meters; you can expect to walk about 4-5 hours each day. Moderate treks are challenging enough and long treks that go to the high hill country. Physically exhausting, this involves trekking along the cliffs of the mountains for about 6-8 hours. Harder treks are longer treks that go farther away from the general abode of trekkers and tourists. These physically challenging treks involve walking for 7- 9 hours each day.

How much weight do I need to carry on the trek?

You carry some of your personal belongings, such as warm clothing, water, snacks, sun block, cameras and more. Generally, these items will be lightweight, from 5 to 10kg (10 to 20 pounds). Our porters are available for other heavy goods and for your information one porter would be sharing by two people. The maximum weight carried by one porter is total 20 kg. this means 10 kg. per person is allowed for the trek. In case if you wish to carry more than this weight then you need to hire additional porters.

What is the best time for trekking in Nepal?

October and November are considered as the best times for trekking in Nepal due to dry season. December and January are also considered good times for trekking but it is extremely cold at high altitudes.

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Thank you a lot for your organization about my trek. It was a superb experience; all was perfect. Karma is a very nice person and a good guide. I appreciated trekking with Odyssey (a reliable Nepal trek operator). If I come back to Nepal, I will be happy to...

Have just returned from my fourth trip to Nepal and as always Odyssey Treks organized everything superbly. We visited Makalu relatively late in the season and were rewarded with empty trails and amazing weather. Karma was as entertaining, friendly, and informative as ever along with Ang Dawa Sherpa who...