Trek Landers

Ghorepani Poonhill Trek

Best Price Guarantee
Price starting from $1,105
USD $ 998 per person
No of people Price per person

Share this tour

Duration
11 days
Max. Elevation
3210m
Group Size
Minimum 2 (Single Supplement $150)
Level
Easy
Transportation
Ground
Best Season
All Season
Accomodation
Tea Houses Lodges
Meals
Breakfats, Lunch and Dinner during Trek
Starts at
Kathmandu
Ends at
Kathmandu
Trip Route
Pokhara-Nayapul-Ulleri-Ghorepani-Poonhill-Tadapani-Ghandruk-Nayapul-Pokhara

Highlights

  • Breathtaking sunrise from Poon Hill.
  • Revealing the majestic Annapurna and Dhaulagiri mountain ranges. 
  • Tranquil forests and vibrant rhododendron blooms along the trail. 
  • Immersion in the rich local culture of Gurung and Magar villages. 
  • A rewarding and memorable trekking experience amidst the stunning landscapes of the Annapurna region.

Overview

Ghorepani Poonhill Trekking is one of the classical trekking destinations in Annapurna region giving the best insights of Annapurna and Dhaulagiri mountain range. This trekking is also known as Annapurna Sunrise Trekking. The fame of Ghorepani Poonhill trekking is explained by the beautiful ethnic villages and the spectacular mountains as well as many other reasons. You will observe the awesome sunrise and sunsets from low but favorable elevation of Poon Hill over the Himalayas which is the most significant of this trek.

Ghorepani Poonhill Trekking has always been the most attractive short and easy trekking in Nepal that takes you through the beautiful village of Annapurna region. This trekking route is considered as simple trekking route because the trekkers don’t have to pass through hardships that generally trekkers come across during the high altitude trekking. Ghorepani is also widely known as a rich of hidden treasure of Nepalese culture and tradition.

Our trekking to Ghorepani starts form Pokhara which is extremely beautiful city on the west of Kathmandu. Then the trek passes through Gurung and Magar charming village where one can see beautiful rhododendron and oak forest full of birds, deep terrain valleys and green hills, beautiful mountain river stream, musk deer and highland butterflies. The most fascinating thing about this trek is the glimpse of Annapurna, Mt. Fishtail and Dhaulagiri that adds beauty to the nature. You will surely mesmerized by the warm hospitality of local people during the trek.

Ghorepani Poonhill Trekking is also famous as “Photographer's Paradise”
Poonhill trekking will let you feel the Himalayan view and also provides the opportunities to get close to the local culture and tradition of different ethnic background here. Annapurna Ghorepani Poonhill Trekking is also famous as “Photographer’s Paradise”, so you can capture the best snaps of stunning Annapurna and Dhaulagiri ranges here. This is a rewarding trek that can be enjoyed by every lover of nature in this trekking.

Important Note

Trip Summary:
Mode of Trek:         Best available lodge / guest house on treks.
Trekking Grade:     Moderate to Adventurous.
Trekking Region:     Around Annapurna Himalayan range of Kaski & Myagdi district.
Start and End of trek: From Pokhara to Pokhara with drives both ways.
Highest elevation:    At Poonhill 3,210 m / 10, 531 feet high. 
Trek duration:        04 Nights and 05 Days from Pokhara to Pokhara. 
Total Trip:            10 Nights and 11 Days, from arrival to departures.

Best Seasons for Ghorepani Poonhill Trek:
The best season for Ghorepani Poonhill Trek is spring from March to May. Including autumn/fall begins from September to November, as Ghorepani Poonhill Trek is a short moderate, adventurous trek. Interested people can visit all year round, except for the summer/monsoon time of mid-June to August.
 
Springtime is bright and beautiful, most days are clear with sunny days, can be cloudy afternoons. Bringing cold chill in the late afternoon, and night till morning this is the time when wildflowers are in seasonal bloom.
 
The next best season is autumn/fall, where days are clear with sunny days for views and walks. But shorter days due to limited sunlight hours, cold morning and night time can expect snowfall sometimes. Winter from December to February with clear sunny days, but cold mornings, late afternoons, and night time with freezing temperatures. But an enjoyable day for pleasant walks with clear views of the beautiful snow mountain range
 
Culture & Religion: 
The southern hills and valleys around the Annapurna region are populated by the famous Gurung. The most menfolk are recruited as Gorkha soldiers, renowned for their bravery and courage, all over the world. 

The region is dotted with ancient monasteries and temples that reflect the spiritual practices of the people. You may have the chance to participate in religious ceremonies and witness traditional dances and music performances that are deeply rooted in the local culture.

Trip Itinerary

On first arrival at Kathmandu-Nepal international airport, our staff and guide will receive with traditional welcome. A short drive to your hotel in the hub of Kathmandu city, on checking into your nice rooms. After getting refreshed from the jet-lag, join at the hotel lobby and at meeting room for trek briefing provided by our guide or leader. Information about the hotel, lodge on treks with full details of trekking trails, food and accommodation on treks. As well with do’s and don’ts with welcome group dinner in an authentic Nepali restaurants with local cultural program along with Nepali meals.

Morning after breakfast, the city / cultural guide will meet you at the hotel for tour around Kathmandu World Heritage Sites. As well visiting interesting places of steeped with history and culture. After the tour back at the hotel, preparation for Ghorepani Poonhill Trek.


Morning leaving the hotel for exciting overland journey to beautiful Pokhara, the renowned tourist city in Nepal. The drive leads on the main highway following the Trisuli River, quite popular river for rafting. On reaching Mugling Bazaar, then heading due west facing views of Manaslu and Annapurna Himalayas.As the drive reach Pokhara city, and then transfer into a nice hotel by the calm Phewa Lake side. Where all good hotels, restaurants and shops are located.

After Breakfast we will drive to Nayapul (50km). it is an hour drive from Pokhara then we will start trekking after walking for about twenty minutes to Birethanti to Hille then to Ulleri. We will walk for three to four hours this day. Overnight in Ulleri.

As we finish our breakfast, we soon start our Trek that crosses a stream (Bhurungdi Khola) on a suspension bridge. Our trail leads to a large Magar Village called Ulleri. We gently climb through rhododendron and oak forests , pastures and cultivated fields, then reach to Nangethanti. After resting for a while we start our trek to Ghorepani through the forest. Overnight in Ghorepani.

We will wake up early in the morning and hike to Poonhill for an hour. We will have our hiking stick and flash light to make our way easier. You will be able to see beautiful sunrise . After the most beautiful sunrise we will trek down to Ghorepani and have our breakfast there. From there we will head our trail to Tadapani climbing along ridges and passing through pine and rhododendron forest. Overnight in Tadapani.


Trek start to Ghandruk after the Breakfast. After 4hrs descent Trek to Big Gurung Village called Ghandruk. it is the most interesting tribal Gurung village in Nepal, which provides Gorkha soldiers. It has excellent close -up views of Annapurna South, Machhapurchhe and Himachuli. There is an ACAP office that provides information about its different activities. Overnight in Ghandruk.

After Breakfast we trek down through farm filed and local villgae. we cross the modi river bridge and reach in Nayapul. We drive to Pokhara from Nayapul. Overnight in Pokhara.

Morning leaving the hotel in Pokhara, drive in a private vehicle or on regular Tourist Bus, as per size of a group. The scenic and interesting overland journey to Kathmandu on the same exciting highway. After hours of driving reaching back to your hotel in Kathmandu, rest of the day at leisure.


Enjoy an extra day in Kathmandu with individual activities or get into shopping spree. Interested people can join for another interesting tour of other cities of Kathmandu valley. Sightseeing around Patan / Lalitpur or the famous Bhaktapur city Durbar Square, worth a visit.


After an enjoyable and most mesmerizing time in Nepal, around the Himalayas with Ghorepani Poonhill Trek. As time for departure, our staff transfer you to international airport for flight homeward bound or to next port of call.


Not satisfied with this itinerary? Make your own.
Plan My Trip

Includes

  • Airport pickups and drops in a private vehicle
  • 3-star hotel accommodation (4 night in Kathmandu and 2 night in Pokhara) with breakfast
  • All meals (breakfast, lunch and dinner) during the trek
  • Tea house accommodation during the trek
  • All ground transportation on a comfortable private vehicle as per the itinerary
  • An experienced, English-speaking and government-licensed trekking guide
  • Porter service (2 trekkers: 1 porter)
  • All necessary paperwork and trekking permits (ACAP, TIMS)

Doesn't Include

  • Personal expenses
  • Travel and rescue insurance
  • Tips for guide and porters

Reviews

Expériences à Nagarkot et Poonhill top !

Nous sommes partis à deux reprises avec Treklanders Adventures. La première fois pour un trek de 4 jours vers Poonhill, et la deuxième fois une demie-journée à Nagarkot. Ces deux expériences étaient superbes. Le guide et les sherpas sont top. L'organisation et la réactivité des équipes étaient parfaite. Nous avons eu la chance d'avoir de très belles vues sur la chaîne de l'Hymalaya. Les logements et les restaurants prévus étaient tout à fait adaptés à nos besoins. Le guide, les sherpas et les chauffeurs de Jeep ont bien assuré notre sécurité tout au long des périples. Je recommande grandement de partir à l'aventure avec Treklanders Adventures. Merci pour ces expériences.

Léa
France
See more reviews Write a review

Frequently Asked Questions

Age is no bar for this short moderate trek for 5 days duration, family with young kids and elderly people can join. But all needs to be physically fit and in sound health to cope with ups and downhill walks. Rest of the walks is normal spending overnights in a nice lodge with comprehensive food menu to enjoy.

For young infants, can hire extra porter to carry the kids if required, especially on ups and downhill.


Nearly all villages and lodges have electricity from Hydro or Solar power, where one can charge their electronic items. Where client needs to pay an extra fee for using the power as per gadgets charged. As for internet and cell phone communications, every lodges have the Wi-Fi and internet services.

From Pokhara onwards to Poonhill one can enjoy the comfort of nice lodges and guest house. As well with warm traditional hospitality in every overnight stops, people can choose from budget, standard lodges. But from Chomrong onwards to ABC the lodges are simple with basic rooms having common bathe and toilets. 

But serving good foods as per the menu provided on every lodge restaurants in a nice large dining rooms.

The foods includes from Continental, Chinese, Indian, Tibetan and Nepali foods, as well Mexican, Italian, Korean or Japanese in some lodge restaurants. Includes fresh bakery products also.

Yes, certainly of course a short panoramic flight of 30 minutes to land at Pokhara domestic airport, and vice versa on the way back. But the flight airfare depends upon the cost as set on the itinerary days. If the flight is not included on trip cost, it will be at extra cost, where trekkers needs to inform the Trek Landers Adventure on early booking. 


Read more FAQs

Similar Tours

Everest Panorama Trek
Kathmandu
Best Trek
Trekking in Nepal

Everest Panorama Trek

Duration
12 days
Grading
Easy
from USD 1,200.00
USD 1,100 .00
Explore
Annapurna Base Camp Trekking
Kathmandu
Best Selling
Trekking in Nepal
(1 review)

Annapurna Base Camp Trekking

Duration
14 days
Grading
Moderate
from USD 900.00
USD 845 .00
Explore
Mohare Danda Trekking
Kathmandu
Off the Beaten Trek
Trekking in Nepal

Mohare Danda Trekking

Duration
12 days
Grading
Easy
from USD 800.00
USD 755 .00
Explore

Subscribe for seasonal discounts.

Sign up to stay updated with latest offers, recent events and more news.
Art representing various natural and cultutal heritages of Nepal