Ghorepani Poon Hill Trek
Ghorepani Poon Hill Trek is a perfect short trek in Nepal that not only lets you experience what it is like trekking in the Himalayas but also takes you across humble & welcoming local communities. Ghorepani-Poon Hill hiking is a lifetime journey amidst verdant forests and snow-capped western Himalayan Mountains.
Ghorepani Poon Hill Trip is a short trek in the Annapurna region. This Hiking holiday explores the lush rhododendron forests of the Annapurna Conservation Area, remote settlements, and hidden waterfalls perched on hills.
Trekkers very much love the Ghorepani Poon Hill trip because of its gentle trail and breathtaking mountain panoramas. The Ghorepani Poon Hill trekking Itinerary serves best for anyone looking for a short trek in Nepal. It is a slow journey. You get to relive every moment during the Trek.
The Ghorepani-Poon Hill trek itinerary is well-designed to let you experience the finest trekking in the Himalayas. It is a 10-day program that welcomes people of all ages. So, you can do the Ghorepani Poon hill trek with your kids and the whole family.
Located near Pokhara, the city of lakes, the Ghorepani Poon hill trek begins at Nayapul, which is a one-hour drive from the city. You only have to be healthy and can walk 5 to 6 hours a day.
If you are already in Pokhara, then you can also join our Ghorepani-Ghandruk or Short Poon Hill Trek. Just contact us and let us know when you want to depart.
Our team will arrange everything for you and your group. You can also customize our Ghorepani Poon Hill itinerary and extend the Trek to the Annapurna base camp.
Ghorepani Poon Hill is a short, comfortable trek with most of the modern facilities.
Ghorepani Poon Hill trekking holiday is an easy trek and one of the best family-friendly trek programs in Nepal. The trail is well made and has all the necessary facilities that make the trekking pleasant.
The terrain is doable for any fit individual to join. With gentle walking, there are a few adventurous sections too. You'll have the best time trekking to Poon Hill.
Adventurous trail regardless of gentle pace
Even though we say Poon Hill is an easy trek, the trail has its fair share of ascends and descends. There are a few steep and rough paths. You have to climb a long rocky staircase.
The Ghorepani Poon Hill trail passes through dense forests and crosses thrilling suspension bridges. Likewise, you'll walk by beautiful waterfalls and terraced fields. You may also encounter yaks and mules on the trail.
Spend nights in beautiful villages and see the locals' lifestyle.
Our Ghorepani Poon hill trek itinerary has stopovers in beautiful villages like Tikhedhunga (1,580 m), Ghorepani (2,860 m), Tadapani (2,610 m), and Ghandruk (1,940 m).
These villages house people from different communities, such as Brahmin, Chhetri, Magar, and Gurung. The daily lifestyle of the mountain people, along with their culture and tradition, will grab your attention.
The locals are amiable and hospitable. You get to spend time with them and interact with them. Likewise, all the villages will welcome you with outstanding scenery.
Catch gorgeous sunrise from Poon Hill.
Poon Hill is a hill station located 270 km west of Kathmandu. It takes 2 to 3 days of walking from Pokhara to reach Poon Hill. Poon Hill is situated at 3,210 m and is a famous viewpoint in the lower Annapurna region.
The Ghorepani Poon Hill Trek route to this viewpoint offers an impressive walk, so travelers love the trail. From Poon Hill, you'll get to see one of the most heartwarming sunrises, along with a stretching view of the western Himalayan Mountains.
Witness snow-capped mountains throughout the trail and diverse landscapes.
From day one of the Poon Hill trekking, you get to witness a glimpse of snow-capped mountains. The mountain views gradually become prominent and more apparent as the Trek progresses.
The Ghorepani Poon Hill Trek offers numerous views of hills and mountains like Annapurna I (8,091 m), Annapurna South (7,219 m), Dhaulagiri (8,167 m), Nilgiri (7,061 m), Fishtail (6,993 m), Hiunchuli (6,441 m), Gangapurna (7,455 m), Dhampus Peak (6,012 m), and Tukuche peak (6,920 m). Similarly, the landscape changes with every bend in the trail.
Enjoy a guided sightseeing tour in Kathmandu.
We offer a guided sightseeing tour in Kathmandu. One of our friendly guides will accompany you to the monuments. We'll use a private vehicle to commute between the historical sites. There are many places and monuments to see around Kathmandu, and covering all of them in one day is not possible.
So, in this guided tour, we'll take you to four UNESCO World Heritage Sites- Pashupatinath Temple, Boudhnath Stupa, Kathmandu Durbar Square, and Swayambhunath.
All of these monuments have a great history and historical importance to Nepalese. This tour teaches you a lot about Nepal's history, culture, art, and architecture.
Unwind at the Shore of Phewa Lake in Pokhara
On this Trek, you'll spend two nights in Pokhara. We'll book a nice hotel in Lakeside, like Thamel of Pokhara.
Therefore, you'll have all the time to spend the evenings exploring the Lakeside Market and unwind at Phewa Lake. You can go boating on the lake and catch soothing sunsets.
Ghorepani Poon hill trek difficulty
Regardless of the Ghorepani Poon hill trail not being challenging as other famous treks like the Langtang Circuit trek and Everest Base Camp trek, you'll have an adventurous venture through the wilderness of the Annapurnas.
Along the way, you'll be walking on many uphill paths and stone staircases, which may get exhausting for beginner trekkers. Likewise, it's a remote trek and has its limitations.
Because the trail is popular, it has sufficient tourist infrastructure. So, you'll easily spend nights in the lodges and enjoy a wide variety of dishes on the menu.
Our expert team will always support you and ensure the Trek goes smoothly.
Ghorepani Poon Hill Trek preparation
You do not have to do anything special or advance to get your body ready for the Ghorepani Poon Hill adventure. Daily 3 to 4 hours of the walk for a few weeks before the Trek begins will be sufficient.
You can also do a few day hikes. If you go to the gym and exercise regularly, your focus is on building your stamina and core body strength. Also, meet your doctor once and learn about altitude sickness.
Permits for Ghorepani Poon Hill Trek
You need some permits to trek on Ghorepani Poon Hill. You are required to have an Annapurna conservation area entry and TIM's permit. We at Outfitter Himalaya apply and get these permits once you book Ghorepani Poon Hill Trek with us.
Best Time for Ghorepani Poon Hill Trek
The Ghorepani Poon Hill Trek is available and doable throughout the year. However, the best times are autumn (from mid-September till mid-December) and spring (from the beginning of March until May end).
Fitness for Ghorepani Poon Hill Trek
A moderate level of fitness is required with daily walking/trekking from between 3 hours to 8 hours for Ghorepani Poon Hill Trek. You will reach 3210m above sea level on this Trek.
You do not need to have previous trekking experience. However, it would help if you had good health, a strong desire, and stamina to complete the hiking with positive thoughts.
Accommodation on Ghorepani Poon Hill Trek
We provide a three-star hotel for five nights (3 nights in Kathmandu and two nights in Pokhara) and simple lodge/teahouse accommodation for the rest of the four nights on Ghorepani Poon Hill Trek.
The rooms are basic, normally just a bed with a pillow and blankets, on available lodges. Some of them are very basic, and a sense of adventure is necessary.
Notes:
- Accommodation will be on double/twin share (triple share available in most places). Hotel upgrades in Kathmandu and Pokhara are available. Luxury 4 & 5-star hotels are available in these cities.
- So, let us know if you want to upgrade the hotels in Kathmandu & Pokhara.
Meals & Drinks on Ghorepani Poon Hill Trek
A total of 19 meals (9 breakfasts, five lunches, and five dinners) are included in our Ghorepani Poon Hill Trek package.
These meals are taken in lodges. Breakfasts and dinners are served at the lodge, where overnight and lunch at the lodge stays are available along the trail. The guide will stop and provide lunch at lunchtime.
On this trail, you can find a wide variety of Nepali and Western meals. However, Nepali set meals are available everywhere (Dal Bhat is available everywhere). Drinks like coffee, tea, milk, soft drinks, beer, etc., are also available everywhere. Note that these drinks are not included in our price.
We suggest you bring water purification pills/medicine while coming for the Ghorepani Poon Hill trek since you can have normal water for free. You can use the medicine and drink it or buy bottled or boiled/safe water to drink.
Transportation on Ghorepani Poon Hill Trek
We provide private vehicles for airport transfers and tours in Kathmandu and tourist buses for Kathmandu—Pokhara—Kathmandu.
However, you can drive by private car/jeep from Kathmandu to Pokhara or take a short flight from Kathmandu to Pokhara to Kathmandu.
Please let us know if you want to upgrade the modes of transport to private or flights.
