Embark on the most famous short trekking trail of the Annapurna region of Nepal. This is the most serene and splendid trekking course to walk on even if it is one of the most popular short trekking routes of Nepal. In less than a week’s holiday in Nepal you will be observing the multiethnic culture of Gurung and Magar people along with the spectacular scenery of more than a dozen mountains including the legendary Dhaulagiri and Annapurna Himalayan range. Do you know that the Ghorepani Poon Hill Trek in Nepal is one of the few trekking routes to trek in Nepal that offers diverse experiences of grandeur of local culture and wonders of Mother Nature in one single trip? Relish the chance to get hypnotized by the sheer beauty of landscape and the presence of the diverse flora and fauna.
Book the Ghorepani Poon Hill Trek in Nepal with the competent team of the Awesome Nepal Treks. Knit the momentous trekking journey at the most flexible and affordable rate that too with the impeccable hospitality and quality services. Almost all the trekking trips to do inside Nepal with the Awesome Nepal Trek is always pleasing and worthwhile. Trekkers can get worth of all the penny spent for the trip.
There are countless trekking trail heads for the Ghorepani Poon Hill Trek in Nepal. The construction of road networks in the Annapurna region of Nepal has prompted that there are many places from where you can start the trek. The classical way to start the Ghorepani Poon Hill Trekking in Nepal is the small town of Nayapul. However, the construction of road means that trekkers start the trek either from Ulleri village or from Tikhedhunga village.
Interestingly, some trekkers start the trek from the Ghandruk Village as well. In order to reach Ulleri or Tikhedhunga from Pokhara, trekkers have to either book the four – wheel jeep or take a local bus to Nayapul and walk. The best recommended way is to hire a jeep. Please note that you can’t reach Ulleri Village on a taxi but you can reach Tikhedhunga on a taxi. It takes about 2 to 2.5 hours from Pokhara to reach Tikhedhunga but it takes about 3 to 3.5 hours depending upon the road conditions and traffic to reach Ulleri Village.
The trekking trail from Ulleri to Ghorepani is uphill through green lush forests. Trekking from Upper Ulleri to river entering the green lush forests is on a gentle flat terrain but from Upper Ulleri, trekkers have to trek completely uphill all the way to Ghorepani Village. The trail is well maintained but you must plan your pace and heed the instructions of the trekking guide. Trekking uphill is never easy. Make sure that you have good physical fitness level and stamina to continuously walk uphill in an altitude of 2800 m for about 6 to 7 hours.
Build your cardio – vascular abilities by indulging in various exercises like swimming, running, walking, and cycling at least a month prior to the trek. If you are physically fit then you can easily do the Ghorepani Poon Hill Trek. The most challenging portion in this trekking journey is to reach Ghorepani. In this journey, trekkers have to walk uphill for about 45 minutes to 1 hour to reach Poon Hill (3210 m) and 1 hour of walking uphill to start the downhill trek to Tadapani. However, you must walk for about half an hour from Tadapani Khola to the village of Tadapani Village. Overall, build up the fitness level to decrease the difficulty level of the trek.
There are many mountains that you can enjoy from the top of the Poon Hill. In fact, this is the most popular and commercial vantage point to enjoy the majestic scenery of mountains in Nepal. From the top of the Poon Hill, trekkers can get magnificent scenery of mountains like Dhaulagiri, Lamjung Peak, Dhampus Peak, Neelgiri, Peak, Himchuli Peak, Annapurna South Peak, and Machhapuchhre Mountains. As the sun rises from the east near the horizon next to the Machhapuchhre Mountain, trekkers will start to feel amazing.
The sight of the mountains before sunrise and after sunrise is peculiarly different! It is unanimously the most enticing place to relish the brilliant natural phenomenon of sunrise. Do you know that the Poon Hill is the best place to witness sunrise after the sunrise from Kalapathar during the Everest Base Camp Trekking in Nepal? Yes, both of these places Kalapathar (5545 m) and Poon Hill (3210 m) are the best places to experience Himalayan sunrise!
Yes, it is possible to customize the Ghorepani Poon Hill Trek Itinerary in Nepal with us. In fact, the Awesome Nepal Treks is one of the leading trekking agencies in Nepal that employs the travel planners. You can talk with our travel planners and knit the trekking itinerary of your liking. Getting a trekking itinerary according to your preferences gives you freedom to pace up the trek in your own pace. We have numerous itineraries for a single trip.
For example, if you wish to do the Annapurna Base Camp trek then it takes about 12 to 14 days if you follow the classical itinerary. However, our team of travel planners have knitted the itineraries of multiple days. Please check out our 5 days Annapurna Base Camp Trek or 7 Days Annapurna Trek. There are itineraries that consist of 10, 9, and 11 Days. Therefore, trekking with us means that you are getting what you desire. It applies same with the Ghorepani Poon Hill Trek too. You can get multiple trekking itineraries!
Book the Poon Hill Trek in Nepal from Pokhara. Yes, visit Pokhara and start the incredible journey of the Ghorepani Poon Hill Trek in Nepal by meeting our trekking guides in Pokhara. You can do the Poon Hill Trek either in 2 days or 3 days depending upon your holiday availabilities. Get the 2 days’ itinerary that consists of spending a night in Ghorepani and it requires immense walking fitness. The 3 Days itinerary of Poon Hill Trek is somewhat relaxed than the 2 days’ itinerary. Before planning for the trip, consult with our trekking planners for better judgement and planning. We ensure to knit an ideal trekking itinerary based on your preferences.
Interestingly, the average cost of Poon Hill Trek starts from 350 $ per person depending upon the kind of amenities and services that you prefer. It also depends upon the number of days! In this trekking itinerary the cost of the Poon Hill Trek in Nepal starts from 700 $ per person. Please note that all the trips of the Awesome Nepal Treks in Nepal is highly impeccable with quality services. Therefore, our pricing is on the higher level. You can always ask for the basic trekking packages with us.
Nowadays, you don’t need to buy the Trekkers’ Information Management System permit (TIMS) as it is no longer in use. Therefore, you can simply buy the Annapurna Conservation Area Project (ACAP) permit to do the trek. It costs 3000 Nepalese rupees for the foreigners and 1500 Nepalese rupees for the SAARC nationals. Plan it accordingly.
It is possible to do the Annapurna Base Camp Trek from Ghorepani Poon Hill. In fact, it is in the classical itinerary of the Annapurna Base Camp Trek too. During the classical ABC Trek in Nepal, the section of Poon Hill and Ghorepani is added. However, people prefer to trek directly to the Annapurna Base Camp skipping the Ghorepani section nowadays starting their trek from either New Bridge or from Chhomrung.
There are multiple beautiful trekking trips that you can do from the Poon Hill Trek route. The most famous trekking trip to do from this place is the Annapurna Base Camp Trek. The journey to the world’s 10th tallest mountain Mt. Annapurna (8091 m) is probably the most astonishing one! Besides ABC Trek, you can also do the trekking trips like the Mardi Himal Trek, Khopra Hill Trek, and Mohare Danda Trek from the Poon Hill Trek Route. You can also do the Mulde View Point trek from this route. It is slowly becoming one of the most captivating trekking trip to do in Nepal.
It is possible to do solo or independent trek in the Annapurna region of Nepal besides in the places like Nar Phu Valley and Upper Mustang region. However, we strongly recommend you to get a guide to do the Ghorepani Poon Hill Trek. If you hire a guide then all the hassles of logistics (accommodation, food, mountain information, and safety) are taken care by the guide. You can simply enjoy majestic Himalayan scenery and you can immerse into the local traditions as well as culture.
Book the Ghorepani Poon Hill Trek in Nepal with us and explore the majestic short trekking trip inside the diversifying Annapurna region of Nepal.
Your first impression of arriving at Tribhuvan International Airport is an experience in itself. But don’t be worried by the apparent confusion as your airport representative will be waiting to welcome you with your name written on a placard. Depending on traffic, you will be at your hotel within 20 minutes or so.
You have time to relax and enjoy the ambience and comfort of the hotel until your evening Group Meeting. This is when we collect your insurance details and discuss how the trip will run for the coming days. After the meeting, we go for our first group dinner. we will take you to a traditional Nepali restaurant in Thamel.
Morning travel by tourist bus with an exciting overland drive on main Kathmandu to Pokhara highway, leading through Himalayan foothills, on reaching Pokhara transfer to respective hotels by the beautiful Phewa Lake with the afternoon free for short walks. (Options by Air 30 minutes scenic flight to Pokhara).
We begin our trek at Nayapul after 1:30 hours drive along the snakeline road to Nayapul on a private vehicle from Pokhara. After a short 25-minute walk along the banks of Modi River, we reach Birethanti (1,015 m) a large village located at the confluence of Bhurungdi Khola (stream) and Glacial Modi River.
From there, our walk continues passing the number of villages with scenic waterfalls along the way, as trek continues and then gradual climbs on the side of a valley to reach Hille above 1,495 m, from here a short climb to Tikhedhunga at the height of 1,570 m. Today’s walk is fairly short and easy, a true experience on walks around Annapurna region. Overnight at Tikhedhunga.
The morning starts with a climb to a series of stone steps for few hours up-to Ulleri village, a moderate size Magar traditional village of Nepal Himalayan mid hills house with slated roofs.
After Ulleri walk leads to a slow climb within pristine cool rhododendron and pine tree forest to reach Ghorepani village, located on a high ridge surrounded by enchanting rhododendron trees. Ghorepani village mostly inhabited by Poon of Magar tribe, a famous and popular spot for the hike to Poonhill offers stunning sunrise over mountain panorama. Overnight in Ghorepani.
Early morning at the break of dawn hike to Poon Hill viewpoint for stunning sunrise views over the mountain range from world 7th highest Dhaulagiri-10th highest Annapurna with the range of peaks includes world 8th highest Manaslu with towering Machhapuchhre peak “Fish Tail”. After an exciting and marvelous time with memorable moment at Poon Hill, return to Ghorepani for breakfast and continue trek with a climb through rhododendron forest for few hour to Deurali ridge and then on downhill to Bhanthati located in a gorge covered within cool forest, from here a short descend to a stream where the last climb of the day reaches you at Tadapani for overnight stop.
Morning catching views of Annapurna with Fish Tail peaks walk leads into an enchanting forest with downhill all the way to Ghandruk village for lunch and overnight stop overlooking Annapurna South, Huinchuli and towering Mt. Machhapuchhre “Fish Tail”.
Ghandruk a large Gurung village of the region, menfolk famous for gallant soldiers in Gorkha battalion in UK and Indian armies, besides as brave soldiers they are farmers and Sheppard’s of Tibetan Buddhist interwoven to ancient Bon sect. Ghandruk village is rich for culture and age-old custom. Where you can explore and visit Gurung museum and monastery.Overnight in Ghandruk.
Trek down all the way to Kliu village on the stone staircase with tremendous views of Annapurna South, Hiunchuli, and Fishtail. Beyond Kliu walk is pleasant, most of the way following Riverside till Nayapul is reached. From here board on the private vehicle for a short interesting drive back to our hotel at Pokhara. Explore the streets of Pokhara in the evening, release all your trek exhaustion and enjoy.
Morning a scenic drive back to Kathmandu with grand memories of the fantastic and exciting Poon Hill Panorama trekking, an interesting six hour brings you back to Kathmandu with the afternoon free at leisure for shopping souvenirs. (By Air options from Pokhara to Kathmandu taking 30 mins of scenic flight)
Your last day in amazing Nepal in the land of Himalayan wonders, after wonderful experience and fond memories of Poon Hill Panorama Trekking around great Annapurna Himalaya, our staff transfer you to the airport as per your time for the international flight for your final departure towards homeward bound.
The best time to do the Poon Hill Trek is from March to May and from September to November. During these months, most of the days are clear, making it ideal for trekking. However, it can get crowded during peak season, so it is recommended to book your trek in advance.
The Poon Hill Trek is considered a moderate trek and is suitable for beginners and experienced trekkers alike. The trek involves hiking up and down hills and valleys, but it does not require any technical climbing skills. However, you should be in good physical condition and have some hiking experience to complete the trek comfortably.
The route for the Poon Hill Trek starts and ends in Nayapul, a small town located about an hour's drive from Pokhara. From Nayapul, you will trek through small villages and rhododendron forests, passing by Tikhedhunga, Ghorepani, and Poon Hill before returning to Nayapul. The trek can also be done in reverse, starting from Nayapul and ending in Ghorepani.
There are several teahouses and lodges along the Poon Hill Trek route that provide basic accommodation and meals. The teahouses usually have shared rooms with twin beds and shared bathrooms, although some may offer private rooms with attached bathrooms. It is recommended to bring a sleeping bag as the teahouses may not provide enough blankets to keep you warm at night.
You should pack warm clothes, comfortable hiking shoes, a sleeping bag, a backpack, a water bottle, a headlamp or flashlight, a first aid kit, and toiletries. It is also recommended to carry some cash as there are no ATMs along the trek route.
Subject: Thanks for a great trek
Message: We have just completed a 15 day Himalayan trek with Awesome Nepal Treks and it could not have been better! The trek was very well organized, had excellent food and accommodation, there was no problems whatsoever and our guide Dil was a very informative, well-spoken and absolutely entertaining guy. The whole experience was amazing and I would strongly recommend Awesome Nepal Treks to anyone who wants a great, enjoyable, hassle-free trip.
My cousin and I traveled to Nepal in 2011 and completed the Everest Basecamp Trek with our guide Dil Thapa.
Dil absolutely made sure this trek would far exceed my expectations and I am grateful for the time we shared together in Nepal.
There are an endless amount of photos and videos online for us to see the natural beauty of Nepal before arriving there. The greatest compliment I can give Nepal (more specifically, Dil Thapa) is this, the beauty of Nepal is its people first and foremost.
Trip Name: Short Poon Hill Trek
Booked this trek from the comfort at home in the UK. Communication with Dil was brilliant, his response to all my emails were quick and courteous. He tailored the trek around us, as a small group of 4 adults ranging in age from 29 to 69 (who was still recovering from an ACL op last May). His pace was brilliant for our group.
Dil arranged to meet us in our hotel in Kathmandu and talked us through the trek, bringing maps, holdalls and T-Shirts.
The trek was for 3 nights, 4 days staying in good, clean lodges. All was included except our drinks.
We experienced trekking in glorious sunshine up to Poon Hill. There was still snow on the ground and Dil provided the group with crampons, which made walking easier and safer.
Our trek started and ended in Pokhara. Dil and his team collected us from our hotel in Pokhara promptly at the time agreed.
Dil and the porters were brilliant, the porters were more than porters and made our trek even more enjoyable. We felt totally safe and Dil was an excellent guide. The scenery was spectacular.
Would certainly use Awesome Nepal Treks again as Dil arranges trips to Tibet and Bhutan.