When you have a short time, and you want to gain experience of the excellent trekking route, Ghorepani Poon hill Trek could be the best choice for you. Ghorepani Poon Hill trek is one of the most popular trekking trails in the Annapurna region, as this trekking takes you to the Ghorepani Poon hill gives magnificent views of the Himalayas lying in the Annapurna area and beautiful Gurung and Magar ethnic groups village and Rhododendron forests and unbelievable snow-capped mountain views.
The Ghorepani trek is one of the most accessible trekking trails. The trekking to this area takes you to the west of the Pokhara and gives magnificent views of the Himalayas lying in the Annapurna area. One of the attractions in this trekking is that you will have a chance to have a trip to Poon hill, from where we can see a fantastic scene of sunrise and you, also can cherish an incredible panoramic view of Mt. Dhaulagiri (8167m), Mt. Annapurna I (8091m), Mt. Manaslu (8163), Mt. Annapurna II (7937m), Mt. Annapurna III(7555m), Mt. Annapurna IV (7525m), Mt. Annapurna south (7219m), Mt. Nilgiri (7041m), Mt. Fishtail also called Machhapuchhare (6998m), Mt. Hiunchuli (6441m), Mt. Lamjung Himal (6986m), Tukuche peak (6920m), Tilicho peak (7134m) among others.
Ghorepani Poon hill trek is suitable for those who have limited holidays but want to have a view of the Annapurna Himalaya range within a brief period. Ghorepani Poon hill trek is one of the best trekking destinations in the Annapurna region because one can see all the mountains lying in the Annapurna region within a week. Poon hill trek begins from Pokhara Nayapul then the trail continues along the Modi Khola to Birethati and climbs up via Tikhedunga Ulleri to Ghorepani, from here you can not only see the sunrise but also the panoramic views of the Himalayas including Mt. Dhaulagiri (8167m), Mt. Annapurna I (8091m), Mt. Nilgiri (7040m), Annapurna south (7219m), Annapurna II (7937m), Annapurna III (7555m), Annapurna IV (7525m), Hunchuli (6441m), fishtail or Machhapuchhare (6998m), Lamjung Himal (6986m), Tukuch peak (6920m), Dhampus peak (6012m) among others. You also can see various kinds of butterflies and enjoy the blend of culture and traditions of different ethnic groups such as Bramin, Chhetri, Magar, Thakali, and Gurung, finally you will return from the same route to Pokhara and after to Kathmandu.
Poon Hill Trek distance depends on the route you take if you start your trek from Kathmandu then you will cover a total distance of 235km (about 146.02 mi), But if you start your journey from Pokhara then it is just 35.9km (about 22.31 mi) away. The Poon Hill trek is normally entered as a 6–7-day trek because it completely depends on how much time you want to expend in the mountains and the route you want to take even altitude sickness is less as you will hike with an average elevation Ghorepani is not on a motor vehicle roadway and can only be reached from the trailhead at Nayapul on foot. While trekking schedules can take different routes, even a short trek like the Poon Hill Trek normally takes people two days to get to Ghorepani from Pokhara.
Kathmandu → Pokhara → Nayapool → Tikhedhunga → Ulleri → Nangethati → Ghorepani → Poon Hill → Banthati → Tadapani → Ghandruk → Pokhara → Kathmandu.
For Travelers to Ghorepani poon hill trek, we can customize the days according to the choice and interest of the travelers or if you have boundless time to explore the Annapurna region in more depth like the Annapurna circuit, the Annapurna Base Camp, or the Upper Mustang Trek would be a suitable alternative for your vacation. Contact us for further details or individual requests.
Trip Name: Ghorepani Poonhill Trek
Trip Cost: $ 860.USD
Duration: 09 Days
Activity: City Sightseeing / Trekking
Altitude: 3210 m / at Poon Hill
Grade: Leisurely to Moderate
Meal: Breakfast in Kathmandu and Pokhara. All meals during the trek
Accommodation: 3star hotels in the cities and tea-houses during the trek
Land transportation: Private Car / Van / Hiace
Flight: Kathmandu - Pokhara - Kathmandu
Best Months: Sept-Dec and Mar-May
Group Size: 01 to 30
Day 01: Arrive at Tribhuwan International Airport (TIA) Kathmandu (1300m).
Day 02: Fly to Pokhara (850 m).
Day 03: Drive to Nayapul and trek to Tikadhunga / Ulleri (1980 m) 3-4 hrs.
Day 04: Tikadhunga / Ulleri (1980 m) to Ghorepani (2800m) 6-7 hrs.
Day 05: Ghorepani to Poon Hill (3210m) to Tadapani (2540m), 6-7 hrs.
Day 06: Tadapani (2540m) to Ghandruk (1940 m), 4-5 hrs.
Day 07: Ghandruk (1940 m) to Nayapul (1070 m) & drive to Pokhara, 4-5 hrs.
Day 08: Pokhara to Kathmandu flight 30 min.
Day 09: Farewell friend (Final departure to your onward destination).
Note:- The cost includes and excludes section may give you a better idea of how the trip is organized. Once you let us know the number of interested travelers and the departure date we would get back to you with the actual cost for the trip.