Trip Highlights
  • The snow clad mountains like Machhapuchhare, Dhaulagiri and Annapurna will be rewarding as you trek to the famous foothills of the Annapurna Mountains.
  • The ultimate itinerary and guide, Ghorepani Poon Hill Trek
  • Rookies guide to the Poon Hill hiking.
  • Witness the spectacular Ghorepani Poon Hill sunrise

Poon Hill trek is one of the Nepal’s most classic treks also known by the name of Ghorepani trek. In a small sum of time, you bypass throughout stunning local villages, rhododendron forest while being accompanied by the panoramic views of Nepal’s most famous peaks like Annapurna I, Annapurna South, Dhaulagiri and Nilgiri. The Ghorepani Poon Hill trek is the wonderful preliminary trek for those with nominal time in Nepal and for those eager to obtain a relatively easy experience of the Annapurna Mountain area. It is a well-liked trekking route with the biggest attraction being the Poon Hill viewpoint. Even nevertheless, Ghorepani Poon Hill trekking route is one of the trendiest routes. The trekking through striking Himalayan outlook and charming tiny villages demonstrate us the proper rural lifestyle at the subordinate elevations of the mountains in the marvelous Annapurna sanctuary.

The sunrise view of the snowy rugged Annapurna Himalaya range experienced through the Ghorepani Poon Hill Trekking will leave you feeling revived and joyful.

The 10 days Ghorepani Poon Hill Trekking is an ideal trek for those individuals who are short on time but want a profound excursion in the wilderness of the Himalayas. The Ghorepani Poon Hill trekking begins from Nayapul after one hour drive from the beautiful lake city of Pokhara; the track passes through rhododendron forest and attractive customary Gurung villages at Dhampus and Ghandruk; a magnificent opportunity to eyewitness the civilization and society of Nepalese geography. All along the way, there are incredible views of snow-white peaks of the Annapurna Himalayan range which just esceeds the limite of glory from the Poonhill viewpoint. The Annapurna Ghorepani Poonhill trekking is an overwhelming countryside of the Himalayan vistas with vantage spot that covers up all the well-known peaks in the region. The breezy hikes are immense option for those trekkers who desire to catch a quick look of Nepal’s hilly villages and its mystic culture. The Annapurna Ghorepani Poonhill trek is a tremendous short hike which can be completed in less than a week. Through the villages inhabited by the Magars and Gurung, you will get profound opportunities to enjoy and know their culture as you trek along with the splendid mountain scenery. Similarly, as you reach to the high parts of the trek, you will get an amazing glance of the mighty mountains on every nook and corner which will unlock a whole different journey. You can get the finest sight of the gracious sunrise and the glorious mountain peaks from Poonhill. The trip will be more fun when the dense forest filled with the habitats of soaring birds and decorated with rhododendrons will give you an amazing view. You will also be enclosed by the snow capped summits as it starts to appear just like magic before our eyes.

Thus, the Ghorepani Poon hill trek will provide you an experience of a lifetime within a short time. You will be filled with immense joy and energy after accomplishing the trek and have content memories which you can be talking about for life long. So what are you waiting for? Explore the astounding journey to the best viewpoint in the Annapurna region and be filled with grace through the mesmerizing scenarios of glorious mountain peaks.

At Nepal Nomad trekking, you can meet our experienced climbing crew who were born and bred on rugged mountains. Our team includes all the members with the same goal to provide an amazing trekking experience. The reason why you should trust us and our trekkers is here. Join the venture now to any massive peaks and you will certainly be pleased with the journey. If you are searching for a specific or different mountain to climb thencontact us at Nepal Nomad. We can give you Ghorepani Poon Hill trekking itineraries that will be suitable according to your time for the listed peaks or any other peaks that may excite. We will be replying within 24 hours of your inquiry. We as a Team of Nepal Nomad promise you that you will have an amazing journey while we go through the paths and hardships.

Itinerary

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On the first day of your arrival, our representative with our office vehicle will be on a standby .After you are transferred to the hotel a pre-trek briefing on the trekking program and any last minute arrangements will schedules. You will get familiar to the surroundings as you go down the streets for a walk. Then a delicious local Nepali dinner will be served accompanied by cultural dance performed by the local belles.

  • Meals: Welcome dinner
  • Accommodation: Hotel
  • Place: Kathmandu
  • Altitude: 1360m

On this particular day, we explore around Kathmandu City and visit to the two world heritage sites. This includes a visit to the Boudhanath Stupa known for its unique structure and as the biggest shrines in the world. For a more lighthearted day, a visit to Pashupatinath, situated on the banks of the holy Baghmati River which is considered as a home to the hundreds of thousands Hindus people and as the famous Hindu temple across the country where you will see Hindu holy men (sadhus) and pilgrims performing ritual bathing, and occasionally, funeral pyres burning on the Ghats. The cremation site here is used by the royal family and also for the simple man living next door. In the early afternoon you can relax to your hotel or do last minute shopping. Trekking Departure Information shall be provided.

  • Meals: Breakfast
  • Accommodation: Hotel
  • Place: Kathmandu
  • Altitude: 1360m

From Kathmandu, we take an early flight to Pokhara after an early breakfast and get moved to the hotel. After relaxing and wandering around we will head to dine out at lake side restaurants (cost not included).

  • Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner with coffee/Tea
  • Accommodation: Hotel
  • Place: Pokhara
  • Altitude: 884m

Our trek initiates with drive of 45 minutes in the morning to Nayapul from Pokhara. We then go down the hill to Birethanti progressively after the Bhurungdi Khola bank to arrive at the Tirkhedhunga where we stay our overnight there on the path.

  • Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner with coffee/Tea
  • Accommodation: Lodge
  • Place: Tirkhedhunga
  • Altitude: 1491m

The path for today proceeds to the suspension bridge as the track passes a stream at the Bhurungdi Khola from Tirkhedunga. We ascend to the Magars village which is large village of Ulleri (2070m). The track beautifully inclined with cultivated fields and pastures and the trail is filled with the dense forest of oak and rhododendron. At Nangethanti, we will stop there for a lunch. The Nepali word meaning for thanti is rest house. The path is covered with snow in the winter and then it is just an hour walk to Ghorepani from Nangethanti.

  • Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner with coffee/Tea
  • Accommodation: Lodge
  • Place: Ghorepani
  • Altitude: 2848m

It is day six as we hike up to the designation of Poon Hill in the early morning to the farmed vantage point. Around 45 minutes of time and then you get the whole sight of the mesmerizing sunrise with a thrilling Himalaya views which extends from Dhaulagiri (8167m) to Manaslu (8156m) both being the world’s seventh and eight highest mountains. We are back in the camp and then we will have our warm breakfast. The beginning includes rhododendron forest to 3030m as you climb along the ridges. Then we descend to the Deurali and then reach Banthanti for lunch. The path becomes gentle and then we ascend to the Tadapani (2540m).

  • Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner with coffee/Tea
  • Accommodation: Lodge
  • Place: Poon Hill
  • Altitude: 2600m
Today the designation is at Ghandruk from Tadapani where we go downhill to the forests of distinct rhododendron and the trees. At Ghandruk we will have our lunch which has given many Gorkha soldiers for the battle fronts and is one of the fascinating tribal Gurung villages on Nepal. The place is enclosed with the majestic mountains like Machhapuchhare, Annapurna South and the Himachuli. Activities information is provided at the ACAP office.
  • Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner with coffee/Tea
  • Accommodation: Lodge
  • Place: Ghandruk
  • Altitude: 1920m

From Ghandruk the trail leads all the way down to the Modi Khola and then climbs to Landruk, another Gurung village at 1550m. From Landruk, it’s an easy walk on flat fields, and descends to Tolka a small settlement at 1710m, with several lodges along the trails. The trail now climbs through the forests and after crossing a stream on a suspension bridge at 1690m, the trail climbs to Bheri Kharka. We break for lunch at the top of hill at 2010m after climbing the trail through forest. From Deurali it is downhill all the way to Dhampus at 1580m, about two and a half hours via Pothana. At Dhampus, you will be rewarded with great mountain views. From Dhampus, we continue steeply downhill through the village until we reach Phedi at 1080m. From here we’ll drive back to Pokhara.

  • Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner with coffee/Tea
  • Accommodation: Lodge
  • Place: Pokhara

On day 9, we get up early in the morning to be ready for the arrival of your aircraft for the flight back to Katmandu. We will meet at the airport and shall be transferred to hotel. Please remark, our flight will be subject to good weather for the sake of our overall safety. 

  • Meals: 1 Breakfast and 1 Lunch
  • Accommodation: Hotel
  • Place: Kathmandu
  • Altitude: 1360m

Today is the final day so you can relax until your departure or you can also initiate any supplementary trips or activities that you may have booked. In case of departure, you will be transferred to the international airport for fight back home.

  • Meals: Breakfast
  • Accommodation: Hotel
  • Place: Kathmandu
  • Altitude: 1360m

What's Included

  • 3 night's accommodations in Kathmandu on BB plan.
  • Everything on meals as specified for trek (breakfast, lunch, dinner).
  • All internal local transport as per the itinerary.
  • Internal l flights from Kathmandu-Lukla-Kathmandu for client and Trek Leader.
  • National Park entrance fees, trekking permits accommodation in twin sharing local basis lodges or best available places for accommodations, trek leader and porters-salary, insurance, food, accommodations and other allowances included in trekking arrangements.
  • Basic first aid, Trek bag kit carried by your leader.
  • None of the single supplement is required in Kathmandu or in the mountain.
  • Arrival Airport Pick and departure Drop.
  • Food (Kathmandu) - lunch and dinner, International flights from your home to home.
  • Airport Taxes, car, taxi or van, Visa fees.
  • Medical examination (if required) and vaccination costs.
  • Own Expenditure(Personal) , .all bar bills, laundry, telephone calls, hot shower in the mountain, mineral water, sweet deserts, we recommend bringing .water purifier and neutralizer tabulates to reduce your cost of traveling and to become responsible traveler.
  • Drinks or meals except 3 meals or not specified in the itinerary, Personal clothing and equipment, Travel insurance, Optional trips. Tipping in general for trek crew (driver, Trek leader and porter-tipping is not mandatory but expected).
  • Charges sustained as a result of delays beyond Nepal Nomad's control. Anything not specified in the Cost Includes section.

USEFUL INFORMATION

Experience Required:

A good level of fitness and experience of mountain walking is required for the Ghorepani Poon hill trekking. These tend to be longer treks with some more difficult days, some of which may involve walking at increased altitudes and more difficult terrain. Occasionally, there may be a longer day when negotiating the more challenging sections such as a mountain pass or viewing peak.

Pre-Trip Meeting:

Prior to set off to Ghorepani Poon hill trekking, we host a Pre-Trip meeting here in Kathmandu office on the 2nd day of your itinerary which starts in the evening during the dinner and introduce your trek Leader. It is an opportunity for individuals to ask questions about your Ghorepani Poon hill trekking as well as introduce yourself to one another.

Equipment Check List:

The specified basic equipments check lists should help you with your packing. Remember to keep the weight of your equipment to a minimum. At the start of the trek your packed trek bag should not weigh more than 20 kg.

Head:-

For the head protection: Sun hat or scarf - Light balaclava or warm fleece hat - Sunglasses with UV protection.

Lower Body: -

Under Garments - Hiking shorts - Lightweight cotton long pants - Light weight hiking thermal bottoms - Fleece or wool pants – Waterproof trekking trousers -

Feet: - lightweight thin inner socks - Thick, warm wool hiking socks - Hiking boots with spare laces - Camp shoes – Gaiters (optional)

Upper Body:-

As for the upper body’s shirts – Hiking and light weight thermal tops - Fleece jacket or pullover - Fleece Wind-Stopper jacket (optional) - Waterproof shell jacket - Down vest and/or jacket - Base layer shirts - Warm jacket (down)*

Hands: - gloves that are Lightweight - Heavyweight gloves or mittens with a waterproof shell outer.

Accessories:-

Sleeping bag (comfort rated –10ºC)*- Sleeping bag liner - Head torch with spare bulbs and batteries - Small pad or combination.

Trekking Bags: - Large bag for keeping items dry inside trek bag, Daypack 250 to 30litres. - Thermarest sleeping pad - Water bottles - Water purification tablets.

Basic First Aid Kit: - Antiseptic cream, throat lozenges, diarrhoea treatment (Imodium), altitude (Diamox), painkillers, plasters and blister treatment, insect repellent, and re-hydration salts (Dioralite). Glucose tablets and multi-vitamin tablets are also a good idea.

Toiletries:- 1 medium sized quick drying towel - Tooth brush/paste - Multipurpose soap - Deodorants - Nail clippers - Face and body moisturizer - Feminine products - Small mirror - Wet wipes - toilet roll/Tissue Extras - Antibacterial hand wash

Luxuries - Binoculars - Reading book - Trip Map/Guide book - Trekking poles – Camera - Repair kit: needle, thread, duct tape.

A typical day:

At 6.30 am your Sherpa knocks on your door with a cup of good morning tea. Time for the Breakfast, tight up your bag pack and head off for today's trekking hiking for the next three to four hours then at pleasant spot we shall stop for an hour along the way for a well-prepared hot lunch. Later, a walk another three hours or so before you stop for the over night. The evening can be spent reading or chatting with your fellow hikers or trekking crew about the trip of the day. An asset can be pack of games to these nights; your trekking crew love teaching various Nepali card games and learning new Western games. Eventually, it's time to bed for a well deserved night.

Accommodation:

While at the Ghorepani Poon hill trekking, lodging options are limited so please do not expect the Ritz! Nepal Nomad utilizes simplistic family run lodges, with a large sociable central dining area and a cozy chimney burning fire. Lodges are on a twin share basis and we recommend you use your own sleeping bag. Accommodations in the Ghorepani Poon hill trekking tend to have shared bathroom facilities and you may not always have access to a shower. Regardless of the lack of facilities, these lodges certainly have a rustic charm, most are blessed with spectacular views and being family run operations, they offer a great insight into the daily life of the Mountain people.

Insurance:

Nepal Nomad's booking terms & conditions of joining Ghorepani Poon hill trekking includes that you must be fully insured with medical, emergency rescue evacuations including trip cancellation insurance which should cover over 3000m to 6000m.

Altitude Sickness:

Itinerary of the Ghorepani Poon hill trekking is designed to ensure that there is plenty of times for adequate occurs as a result of acclimatization and cases of mountain sickness are rare. The common Symptoms are headaches, nausea, irregular breathing, insomnia and the swelling of fingers and glands. Medical Treatment is to descend to a lower altitude as quickly as possible which normally results in rapid improvement and recovery.

Meals:

On Ghorepani Poon hill trekking, three meals on full board basis will be provided (Nepali, Sherpa, and Tibetan, Continental, Italian, Chinese and Indian cousins). Every day dinner and breakfast will be placed and taken in the same lodge you spend over night but Lunch will be taken on your way to next village. Farewell dinner, breakfast and reception will be provided in Kathmandu.

Client Reviews

A wonderful trekking experience

We just want to thank Sarba of Nepal Nomad, providing us Ram & Shanker for such a wonderful trekking experience. They were very patient, helpful and cheerful even when we were grumpy due to snippy ice. They have good knowledge of the paths, scenery and distances and good English. We had a good time and definitely recommend their & Nepal Nomad services.

33 Reviews
Review by: Nicole Tonson, Kate Mugarin, Amelia Ducker
Country: Australia

I have never done any physical activity in my life and trekking with sarba was one of the best decisions of my life. I got to see a completely different part of Nepal in my 2 months here, and sarba was very accomadating to make sure that the trek was designed for my ebnergy and strength level. he kept us entertained and laughing in chilly and empty lodges. The trekking experiences was much more than i expected.. I had a few mosquito bites but i have now a fantastic story and photos for my family and friends. Trek with  sarba!

53 Reviews
Review by: Esther Jun
Country: United States

I had a such a great time on our trek, it was everything i had hoped for. i felt well prepared before leaving, and i feel like i had a good ides of the itinerary and what to expect. I was impressed by how smoothly everything went and we had no real problem except leeches!! I really appreciate how decisions were made as a group instead of being decided for us. I hope i can come back to Nepal soon and do another trek with Nepal Nomad! 

Thank You!

53 Reviews
Review by: Kate Henschel
Country: United States
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