Ghorepani-Poon Hill Trek

Duration: 9 Days   |   Based on 6 Reviews
  • Destination: Nepal
  • Trip Difficulty: Moderate
  • Trip Style: Trekking
  • Transport: Tourist Bus
  • Food: Full Board Plan
  • Accommodation: Hotel And Guest House
  • Group Size: 1-10
  • Max Elevation: 3155m

Ghorepani-Poon Hill Trek is one of the best things to do in Nepal. Located in the western part of Nepal in Annapurna massive, Poon Hill trekking is known as Annapurna Balcony Trekking/Annapurna view trekking and Ghorepani poon hill trek is an easy and short trek suitable for those who have a short vacation to experience the mountain life. Poon Hill trek is also perfect for first-time trekkers who want to experience the pleasure of walking on the mountain trails and enjoying the beautiful views of Himalayan peaks.

Poon Hill sunrise Trek begins and ends in Pokhara, a beautiful lake city renowned for its natural beauty. The central attraction of this trek is a Sunrise view from Poon Hill (3200m), one of the most popular viewpoints after (Kalapathar in the Everest Base Camp Trekking) for viewing Annapurna I (8091m), Fishtail, Mardi Himal, Himal Chuli, Gangapurna, and Dhaulagiri I (8156m) Himalayan ranges.

Poon Hill trekking route is much nice and passes through the local village, Rhododendron forest, snow-feed rivers, and waterfall. While on the trek you will pass several small tea houses and magnificent mountain views from Ulleri-Ghorepani-Tadapani and Ghandruk. Ghorepani is inhabitant by Magar tribes and Tadapani and Ghandruk are well settled by Gurung tribes.

The fact of the Ghorepani Poon Hill trek is flora and fauna, local culture, and the sunrise viewpoint Poonhill and Gurung museum at Ghandruk nice and popular for its natural beauty and amazing landscapes. Along the trek, you can have different varieties of food from Veg. to Non-vegetable food are available.

Your 5-day guided trek to Annapurna poon hill will be the world memorable one! Global Adventure will guarantee your happiness! Your leader/guide is certified and knowledgeable about the trekking area and safety measures. You do not need to be an extremely good walker for this trek but as long as you are physically fit, this trek can be done without any problems. The Ghorepani poon hill trek is a relatively easy trek in the Annapurna region. If you would like to extend your trek to Annapurna Base Camp please visit the Annapurna Base Camp trekking package.

Highlights

  • Impressive sunrise views from Poon Hill
  • Views of the world’s highest mountains: Dhaulagiri I (7th) and Annapurna I (10th)
  • Flora and fauna, waterfall, Rhododendron forest, local beautiful village along the Poon Hill Trek 
  • Spectacular mountain and glacier views from Poon hill and Ghandruk

Outline Itinerary

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Day 01: Arrival and transfer to Hotel

Upon arrival at Kathmandu International Airport, Global Adventure Trekking staff will met you and coordinates the transfer to Hotel.

  • Hotel
  • 1350

After having early breakfast, we start our journey by tourist bus to Pokhara with beautiful views of green hills and villages. Along the way the bus stops for Lunch and rest time and continue drive to Pokhara. Pokhara has many beautiful lakes, of which Phewa Lake is the most visited. Explore Pokhara city and Overnight in hotel Pokhara. B/B plan

  • BLD
  • Hotel

After having the breakfast at the Hotel, the trek begins after the short drive to Nayapul. Trail goes through the deciduous forest and over look waterfalls, mountain and rice field. Overnight at guest house. 

  • BLD
  • Guest House
  • 1520m

You are going all the way up hill to Ghorepani but apart from the first part till to Ulleri then gradually up through the rhododendron and pine forest. Orchid flowers and moss are making the forest more colorful. Over night at Guest house.

  • BLD
  • Guest House
  • 2780m

Early morning your professional guide takes you to Poon hill 3155m. for Sun Rise, Mountains views and back to lodge and trek begins through the rhododendron forest to Tadapani. The great views of Dhauligiri range,Annapurna range and Lamjung Himal range will be in-front of you

After returning back from poon hill we trek to Tadapani via another village of Banthanti, where we take lunch and Short walk to Tadapani. Overnight at Guest house. 

  • BLD
  • Guest House
  • 2600m

As we are above the 2600m the vegetation, flora and fauna waterfalls, and wide range of landscape can be seen. This day is short day to walk so will have village sightseeing in the Ghandruk. Overnight at Guest house. 

  • BLD
  • Guest House
  • 2100m

 After your breakfast at lodge, trekking will start at about 8 am. First part of the trek is downhill but not steep one. Amazing landscape and mountain views will keep your eyes busy. We will have a lunch at Syaulibazar and mostly flat to Nayapul for another 2hrs. From Nayapul transport to pokhara. Over night at Guest house.

  • BLD
  • Guest House

arrival and transfer to Hotel, evening farewell dinner at Nepalese typical Restaurant.

  • BLD
  • Hotel

After the healthy breakfast, we drop you at the airport for your final departure for your onward destination.

  • Breakfast

What's included

  • Airport pickup and drop off by private coach
  • Two-night twin-sharing accommodation in Kathmandu, including breakfast
  • Two-night twin-sharing accommodation in Pokhara, including breakfast
  • TIMS-card (Trekker Information Management System)
  • Annapurna Conservation Area entry fees
  • All ground transportation by comfortable tourist vehicle
  • 4-night accommodation at the various available tea houses or lodges during the trek (twin sharing)
  • Experienced English-speaking trekking guide with a government license holder
  • Company guarantee for Government Rescue Services
  • Insurance for Nepalese Staff.
  • All government taxes and VAT
  • Complementary duffel or sleeping bag (refundable after the trek)
  • Farewell dinner at a typical Nepalese restaurant
  • All meals while on the trek (Breakfast-Lunch-Dinner)
  • Nature of personal expenses
  • All kind of Drinks (alcoholic non and alcoholic)
  • International flight to and from.
  • Clients Travel insurance and evacuation cost if needed.
  • Tips to Guide and supported crews.
  • Flight to Pokhara and back if taken. (company arrange flight for an additional cost)
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Ghorepani Poon Hill Trek departure schedule is as follow. Please check us back for your preferred departure date if these schedule trek does not suit your requirement, We may have optional departure every week.

Useful Info

  • The Ghorepani Poon Hill Trek can be combined with Royal Chitwan National Park for your leisure holiday.
  • Ghandruk Gurung village and its Museum and stunning views of Annapurna and Machhepuchre
  • Ghorepani Poon Hill trek is the most trekked trekking route with 360 degree panorama

Client Reviews

Violin W
Violin W, China

Nice experience with Global Adventure Trekking

I am glad that we traveled with GAT. Rajan arranged everything for our trip to Pokhara and Chitwan well at ...

Julian Carlo
Julian Carlo, Philippines

Great Service, Amazing Trip

We used GAT for our trip. It was very seamless as Krishna arranged everything that we need including accommodation, flights, ...

Sarah Sue
Sarah Sue, United States

Great Experience! in Nepal

I am so happy to have gone with Global Trekking! I initially chose them because they had the best price ...

Oliva B
Oliva B, United States

Very helpful and personable trek

Krishna M.D. of Global Adventure Trekking Company in Nepal was willing to walk through all options of our trip and ...

Ann-Marie C
Ann-Marie C, Ireland

Trekking in Ghorepani

I had a fantastic experience trekking in the Annapurna range to Ghorepani and Poon Hill. My guide's name was Chubi ...

Noorat Basil
Noorat Basil, Australia

Two Weeks in Nepal, trekking and all that,

A friend recommended the Global Adventure Trekking Company to get a kick start on trekking in Nepal. My wife and ...

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