Ghorepani Poon Hill Trekking

Places you will see

Kathmandu

Trishuli River

Malekhu Bazar

Mugling Bazar

Pokhara

Ghorepani Poon Hill

Ghandruk

Trip Overview

Trip at a Glance

Country: Nepal
Trip grade: Easy
Destination: Nepal
Activities: Nepal Trekking
Accommodation: Hotel, Teahouse
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Transportation: Overland
Maximum altitude: 3210m
Group size: 2-12
Best Season: Sept. - Nov. and March - May

The lower region of the Annapurna in the Himalayas is a perfect destination for short trekking adventures. One such short and beautiful trek in the Annapurna is Ghorepani Poon Hill Sunrise Trek. It is also one of the most popular treks in Nepal.

This adventure is one of the easy treks in the Himalayas. You will be able to enjoy pristine nature, beautiful villages, stunning views of the mountains, and an incredible walking experience.

What is Ghorepani Poon Hill Trekking like?

As a lower Himalayan region trek, Ghorepani Poon Hill Trekking takes you only up to 3,210 meters above sea level. It brings you a picturesque view of beautiful mountain peaks like Annapurna I, II, III, Gangapurna, Nilgiri Himalaya, Machapuchhre, Dhaulagiri, etc.

This trek starts and ends at Nayapul. It takes five days to complete the adventure and the trekking days are full of amazing mountain wonders. The route takes you through Birethanti to Ulleri and towards Ghorepani.

Early morning on the third day of trekking, you hike to Poon Hill which is a vantage point to witness the magnificence of the Dhaulagiri and Annapurna mountain ranges. You will trek through the beautiful villages of Tadapani and Ghandruk before completing the adventure.

If you want to extend your adventure, you can continue trekking to Annapurna Base Camp which is one of the most beautiful base camp treks in Nepal.

Why Ghorepani Poon Hill Sunrise Trek?

If you love to go on a short trekking adventure and enjoy beautiful views, this is the adventure for you. Although it is a short and easy trek, you will get a surreal mountain experience. Here are a few points to help you why you should go on this trek.

If you –

Love nature, this is the trek for you.
Like to go on short treks, you will love this trip.
Want to witness mountain magnificence from a lower elevation, this is the trip for you.
Love to see the sunrise over the Himalayas, you should go on this trek.

Detail Itinerary

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You will be greeted by our representative of Step On Himalaya at Tribhuwan International Airport and then escorted in a private vehicle to the designated hotel in Kathmandu. You will be briefed about the entire program once you settled down.

Accommodation: Hotel

Meal: n/a

After breakfast, you will be taken to the different cultural and historical heritage of the Kathmandu valley in a private vehicle to maintain your comfort zone. The main places are the historical Kathmandu Durbar Square, the famous Monkey temple – Swayambhunath, the oldest Buddhist shrine – Boudhanath stupa and the holy Hindu temple of Lord Shiva – Pashupatinath.

Accommodation: Hotel

Meal: Breakfast

You have to reach the Bus station by 7 am to catch the bus leaving for Pokhara. After early morning breakfast, you will take the tourist coach following the Prithivi Highway to Pokhara. The drive will be for about 6 – 7 hours. The sceneries of the typical villages in the green hills, the unique terrace farming, and the jungles filled with rhododendron, oak, juniper, etc. and the free-flowing river alongside the road will enchant you. Pokhara is famous as the tourist hub and the second largest city of Nepal.

Accommodation: Hotel

Meal: Breakfast

You will start trekking today from Nayapul towards Tikhedhunga. From the hotel, you will drive for about 30 minutes to reach Nayapul and then the real walk begins. Fishtail and Annapurna himals are clearly visible on the way. As soon as you reach Nayapul, get set ready to walk following the Trail of Modi River crossing several settlements like Birethanti, Ram Ghai, Sudame, etc. En-route to Tikhedhunga, you can enjoy the green surroundings, terraced lands, friendly local people and the Nepalese food. Overnight stay at Tikhedhunga.

Accommodation: Tea house

Meal: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

After breakfast, get ready to hike up towards Ghorepani. It is a steep trail up to Ulleri from where amazing views of Mt. Annapurna South can be seen. As you continue the trek, you will get into the dense forests of Rhododendron crossing small rivulets. Lunch stop-by at Nangethanti village. After having lunch, you will again start walking up towards Ghorepani village for the overnight stay.

Accommodation: Tea house

Meal: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Poon hill is one of the best vantage points of Annapurna region from where you can enjoy the best sunrise view. So you will have to rise very early not to miss the chance to see the mesmerizing sight of sun rays falling over the giant Annapurna range. From Tikhedhunga, it will take about an hour to reach the Poon hill viewpoint. The snowy peaks are Annapurna I, Annapurna II, Annapurna III, Annapurna IV, Annapurna South, Tukuche, Nilgiri, Varaha Shikhar, Dhaulagiri, and Lamjung Himal.

After spending some time in Ghorepani, you will return back to the hotel for breakfast and then descend to Tadapani village.

Accommodation: Tea house

Meal: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

You can start late as the walk from Tadapani to Ghandruk is an easy trail. As it is about 3 hours walk, you can explore the amazing natural beauty of Ghandruk. You will pass via forests. If you are lucky, you can encounter the monkeys. You can arrive at Ghandruk and then have a visit to the Gurung Museum. Ghandruk is a very clean and gorgeous settlement. It is usually advisable not to walk alone alongside the trail. Overnight stay at Ghandruk Village.

Accommodation: Tea house

Meal: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

After early morning breakfast, you will start walking from Ghandruk Village via fields. You will arrive at the newly built road to Nayapul by following the trail following the Modi River. You will catch a car to Pokhara from Napaypul. Upon arriving at Pokhara, you can walk around the Pokhara city and enjoy the evening walk near the Phewa Lake. Overnight stay at Pokhara city.

Accommodation: Hotel

Meal: Breakfast and Lunch

You will drive from Pokhara to Kathmandu after eating breakfast at around 7:00 am. Enjoying the amazing sceneries, you will reach Kathmandu by 2:00 – 3:00 pm. Overnight stay at Kathmandu.

Accommodation: Hotel

Meal: Breakfast

Today is the end of the trip of Ghorepani Trek. If an extension is desired, please feel free to inform us. If not, you will be taken to the Kathmandu Airport at least 3 hours before your check-in for the flight.

Meal: Breakfast

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Cost Details

What is included?

Pick up and Drop off services from and to the Airport in a private transport
Hotel accommodation on twin sharing basis in Kathmandu and Pokhara
Guided city tour in Kathmandu by private transport
Accommodation at Teahouses/Guesthouses/Lodges during the trek
Meals as mentioned in the Itinerary
Experienced, Government Licensed, English speaking Guide
Porter (2 trekkers: 1 porter)
Salary, Insurance, Food, and Accommodation of the staff
All the documentation, trekking permits, TIMs
All the local and government taxes

What is not included?

Nepal Entry Visa Fee
International Airfare
Extra luggage/baggage charges
Extended stay
Emergency Evacuation charge
Medical and Travel Insurance
Personal expenses like beverages, phone bills, internet bills, hot showers, etc.
Meals in Kathmandu and Pokhara
Any other cost out of “What is Included” section or not mentioned in the provided Itinerary
Tips for the staff

Review

Nemean Nelson Hongkong

Ghorepani Poon Hill Trekking - my first overseas Trekking that also in Nepal, the wonderland, Hari, and his team Step on Himalaya gave me an excellent experience. During the four days trekking to Ghorepani Poon Hill, I never felt left out. They treated us as his family members and not only gave us professional trekking advice but also shared his stories and community problems of living in Nepal. I'm quite sure that all of these experiences were not easy to learn from the other tour guides.

I would also like to appreciate Hari's professional service when we accidentally walked at night during the trip. Without him, we were definitely trapped in strange mountains and might face danger during the journey. Hari is perfect to save all of us! He is a perfect guide in the Himalayas.

Laura SG Spain

Hari is better than you can expect. Not only does he have a lot of experience as a guide, but he also takes care of you, but he is also waiting for any detail. Hari knows how to create a very pleasant atmosphere and in a few days, he becomes a great friend. Looking forward to repeating soon.