Ghorepani Poonhill Trekking-5 Days
Highlights
- Stunning mountain views: The entire trip provides you with amazing panorama views of Himalayan peaks such as Machhapuchre (Fishtail) 6,993 meters (22,943 feet), Nilgiri 7,061 meters (23,166 feet), Annapurna South 7,219 meters (23,684 feet), Annapurna I 8,091 meters (26,545 feet), Dhaulagiri 8,167 meters (26,795 feet), Tukuche Peak 6,920meters (22,703 feet), Hiunchuli 6,441 meters (21,132 feet), Gangapurna 7,455 meters (24,457 feet) and so on.
- Sunrise from Poon Hill: The trek to Ghorepani Poon trek is renowned for sunrise when the first rays of sunlight illuminate the snow-capped peaks.
- Cultural encounters: Along the journey, you'll have the chance to learn about the distinct cultures and customs of the Gurung and Magar community.
- Beautiful forests: The route takes you through lovely rhododendron and oak forests, which are especially lovely in the spring when the blossoms are in abundance.
- Friendly Locals: The trek takes you through the locals of the region. The locals of the region is friendly and helpful. You will be also able to interact with their cultures and tradition and also their day-to-day lifestyle.
Overview
The Ghorepani Poon Hill Trekking is a famous trekking path in the Annapurna Region of Nepal. It is a comparatively easy and simple trek that can be finished in 4-5 days. The trip takes you through gorgeous woods, traditional communities, and terraced fields, and provides stunning panoramic views of some of the highest Himalayan peaks, including Machhapuchre (Fishtail) 6,993 meters(22,943 feet), Nilgiri 7,061 meters (23,166 feet), Annapurna South 7,219 meters (23,684 feet), Annapurna I 8,091 meters (26,545 feet), Dhaulagiri 8,167 meters (26,795 feet), Tukuche Peak 6,920meters (22,703 feet), Hiunchuli 6,441 meters (21,132 feet),Gangapurna 7,455 meters (24,457 feet) and so on.
The trek to Ghorepani Poonhill is comparatively easier and a short trail trek that is suitable for all fitness levels. Trekking Planner Nepal mentions some of the reasons for Trekking to Ghorepani Poonhill.
Day 1:Pokhara – Nayapul – Tikhedhunga (1570m/5150ft) about 2 hours drives and 3-4 hrs walks, Walking Distance 9.2 km / 5.7 miles.
Day 2:Tikhedhunga-Ulleri-Ghorepani (2780m/9121ft) 5-6 hrs walks, walking distance 12.9 km / 8 miles
Day 3:Ghorepani- Poon Hill (3210m/ 10531ft) about 45 min walk–Ghorepani- Tadapani (2660m/8727ft) 4-5 hrs walks, walking distance 11.50km / 7.1miles
Day 4:Tadapani – Ghandruk (1990m/6529ft) 3-4 hrs walk, walking distance 6.5 km / 4 miles
Day 5:Ghandruk – Pokhara (820m/2690ft) about 4 hrs walk and 2 hrs drive, walking distance 8.6 Km / 5.3 miles
- Day 1 - Pokhara – Nayapul – Tikhedhunga (1570m/5150ft) about 2 hours drives and 3-4 hrs walks, Walking Distance 9.2 km / 5.7 miles
Today around 08:00 AM we will receive you from your hotel after Breakfast so be ready to go. You will be driving together with guide and porter. The 45 km drive goes through several villages such as Naudanda, Kanre, and Lumle, from your drive you will be able to excellent view of Pokhara valley including Phewa lake and high Himalayan range including Mt Annapurna, Mt Fishtail, Mt Dhaulagiri and Mt Manaslu. The short and scenic adventure start from Nayapul. The walk follows the Modi River upstream to Birethanti and the trek follows the east bank of Bhurungdi Khola with scenery of waterfall, high green forest. Lunch will be served somewhere on the way at the tea houses and finally reaches to Tikhedhunga. Stay overnight at the tea houses.
Included standard accommodation and meals (Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner), Tea/Coffee
- Day 2 - Tikhedhunga-Ulleri-Ghorepani (2780m/9121ft) 5-6 hrs walks, walking distance 12.9 km / 8 miles
The breakfast will serve between 07:00 to 08:00 in the morning at the same tea house you stay. The adventure start with slowly down to the suspension bridge from where the trail start steeply up with stones peeped step to Ulleri offers you excellent view of Mt Annapurna and beautiful greenery terraces, about 2 hrs walk. After few hours of long hard climb with several breaks in between reaching at Ulleri village, the trail start with gradual up and down through the cool shade of pine and rhododendron forest, the walk continues with few short ups and downs to the Ghorepani, from where you will be able to see magnificent view of Annapurna and Dhaulagiri Mountain range. The lunch break will be in Nagethanti. Overnight Stay at Tea houses.
Included standard accommodation and meals (Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner), Tea/Coffee
- Day 3 - Ghorepani- Poon Hill (3210m/ 10531ft) about 45 min walk–Ghorepani- Tadapani (2660m/8727ft) 4-5 hrs walks, walking distance 11.50km / 7.1miles
According to given time by your guide you will be picked up from hotel and walk about 45 min uphill to Poon Hill, the famous view point place for sunrise from where you will be able to see an excellent view of High mountain range including Mt Dhaulagriri, Mt Annapurna including Mt Fish Tail and Mt Manaslu. Poon hill is derived as a hill from the ethnical group called as Poon, residents of Ghorepani and around area. As you have a great time here return to Ghorepani for breakfast. After breakfast you will continues walk to Tadapani. The walk pass through the rhododendron, Pine and bamboo frost with short up and down. Lunch will serve on the way at the teahouses. Stay overnight at the tea houses.
Included standard accommodation and meals (Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner), Tea/Coffee
- Day 4 - Tadapani – Ghandruk (1990m/6529ft) 3-4 hrs walk, walking distance 6.5 km / 4 miles
Today’s walk leads through deep forest an hours on the gradual path to Bhasi Kharka, from this spot the trail descends with occasional view of the Mt.Annapurna ranges and Fishtail, through the forest, creeks and small streams to the Ghandruk village, Ghandruk is a popular place for treks in the Annapurna range of Nepal, with easy trails and various accommodation possibilities. From Ghandruk there are views to the mountains of Annapurna including Machapuchare, Himchuli. On reaching Ghandruk at lunch time and as well for the night stop with enough time to explore the village and Gurung culture. This is one of the biggest towns of this trek. Stay overnight in Ghandruk.
Included standard accommodation and meals (Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner), Tea/Coffee
- Day 5 - Ghandruk – Pokhara (820m/2690ft) about 4 hrs walk and 2 hrs drive, walking distance 8.6 Km / 5.3 miles
After great time in the Ghandruck Village today you descending Pokhara via Birethanti one can see mules loaded with goods en-route. Walking distance is 04 hrs to Nayapool from where you are going to finish your trek and drive back to Pokhara.
Included standard meals (Breakfast + Lunch), Tea/Coffee
- Transportation to Kathmandu domestic airport from the hotel and back.
- National Park entrance fee and Trekkers’ Information Management System( TIMS card).
- A highly experience, helpful, knowledgeable, friendly, English speaking, well-trained, Government license holding guide. Price includes his salary, food, drinks, accommodation, transport and insurance.
- 02 guest to 01 porter with their insurance, salary, food, accommodation and equipment.
- We provide an assistant guide his salary, food, drinks, accommodation, transport and insurance walking with group to support where necessary as per the group size
- Accommodation in the mountain during the trekking.
- Three meals a day; breakfast, lunch and dinner and tea/coffee during the trekking.
- Pokhara to Nayapul to Pokhara by private vehicle.
- First aid kit box.
- Trekking Planner’s sleeping bag, down jackets, T-shirt, cap, duffle bags for porter, city and trekking route maps – if necessary.
- Arrangement of emergency evacuation service (should have insurance for emergency evacuation and will be paid by your travel insurance company).
- All applicable government and local taxes per the itinerary.
- The tips to the trekking crews and drive.
- Your personal expenses such as (laundry, baggage charge, phone calls, battery recharge, bar and beverage bill, boiled or bottle water, hot and cold shower, extra porter.. etc).
- In case of extra nights’ accommodation, lunch and dinner in city due to early arrival and late departure as well as early back/return from mountain/trekking (due to any reason) than the given time period of itinerary. We can help you arrange extra nights’ accommodation.
- Personal travel and health insurance as well as insurance for helicopter evacuation.
- Kathmandu to Pokhara to Kathmandu/Chitwan transportation (if you want we can organize for you with additional cost).
- All meals and accommodation in Kathmandu and in Pokhara.
- All the International air fare to and from Kathmandu .
- Your Nepal Visa fees.
Important Information
Suggested Equipment List For Trekking.
Duffel/Rucksack bag/Suitcase (We provide one complimentary Trekking Planner duffel bag that is to be returned after the trip).
Day pack.
Trekking shoes.
Sports shoes or sandals.
Sun Hat/cap.
Warm woolen cap.
Warm fleece jacket or puffy jacket.
Waterproof Gore-Tex layer.
Pullover or warm sweeter.
Raincoat.
4/5 pairs of good quality socks.
Hand gloves.
2/3 pairs of trekking trousers.
3/4 pairs of trekking shirts.
3/4 pairs of underwear (non cotton preferred).
Sun glasses.
Water bottle.
4 season sleeping bag (Optional/we can provide one if you need it. It is to be returned after the trip).
Flash or Torch light.
Camera and batteries.