Ghorepani Poon Hill Trek

Duration: 9 Days | 4 Reviews

Ghorepani Poon Hill Trek is for those who have a limited time to spare and are not looking for strenuous activity, but still, want to see the Himalayan ranges up close. The trek is also equally for those wishing to explore the Annapurna region, of course! The 9-day-long Ghorepani Poon Hill Trek starts with a bus ride from Kathmandu to Pokhara, it is a fairly scenic ride along the Trishuli River, but with a few twists and turns as you'd expect from Himalayan roads.

The day we trek to Ghorepani is when we first get proper glimpses of Mt. Annapurna and Dhaulagiri. The Himalayan giants start to emerge once you make it to Ulleri. In spring and late fall when the Rhododendrons are in bloom, the trekking route looks like a bed of pink flowers. The major attraction of the Ghorepani Poon Hill Trek-9 Days is undoubtedly Poon Hill, an excellent vantage point from where you can see the golden hour on a panorama of mountains including Mt. Machhapuchre/Fishtail (known for its fishtail like shape), Mt. Annapurna (Tenth Highest peak in the world, peak I 8,091m), Mt. Dhaulagiri (seventh highest peak of the world, peak I 8,167m) and plethora of other mountains. Take a sip of tea or coffee as you see these peaks get golden red during sunrise.

The walk down from Poonhill-Ghorepani-Tadapani is a steep decline but interesting with magnolias and rhododendron forests and possible sightings of forest foxes and langurs among other animals.Ghandruk is on the way back to Nayapul, the village is a local Gurung settlement and offers views of Fishtail, Annapurna, Ghandruk and Dhaulagiri Mountains.

If you are looking for a longer trip to the Annapurna region, Adventure Club offers Annapurna Circuit Trek-21 Days, Annapurna Circuit with Tilicho Lake Trek -17 Days, and if you want to trek to the Annapurna Base Camp instead of the circuit? Adventure Club Trek’s itineraries for Annapurna Base Camp Trek -14 Days and Annapurna Base Camp short Trek - 12 Days might be what you exactly need!

Trip Highlights:

Drive from Kathmandu to Pokhara, through winding highway along Trishuli River
Rhododendron forests, Langurs, Hills and scenic villages on the way
Sunrise view of Mt. Annapurna, Mt. Dhaulagiri, Mt. Macchapuchre, Kali Gandaki Gorge and Nepal-Tibet border from Poon Hill
Ghandruk, a traditionally and culturally intact Gurung vilage, up-close views of Mt. Macchapuchre, Mt. Dhaulagiri, Mt. Ghandruk and Mt. Annpurna
Scenic flight from Pokhara to Kathmandu

Outline Itinerary:

Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu (1,350m)
Day 02: Drive from Kathmandu to Pokhara (858m) : 6 -7 hours
Day 03: Drive to Nayapul (1,050m) and trek to trek to Ulleri (2050m) : 5-6 hours
Day 04: Trek Ulleri to Ghorepani (2,750m) : 5 -6 hours
Day 05: Trek Ghorepani to Tadapani (2,700m) with a visit to Poon Hill (3,210m) : 6- 7 hours
Day 06: Trek Tadapani to Ghandruk (1940m) : 4-5 hours
Day 07: Trek Ghandruk - Nayapul to Pokhara
Day 08: Fly from Pokhara to Kathmandu ( 25-minutes)
Day 09: Departure from Kathmandu

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Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu (1,350m)

Upon your arrival at Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM), you will be welcomed by a representative from Adventure Club Trek. After sorting out your custom formalities (visa and so on), you will be then transferred to your respective hotel in Adventure Club Trek’s private vehicle and give you some time to freshen up. After this, you will attend an orientation about your trek led by the trekking leader over a welcome dinner. Overnight at hotel.
Included Meals: Welcome Dinner
Day 02: Drive from Kathmandu to Pokhara (858m) : 6 -7 hours

We set off to Pokhara early in the morning; our representative will pick you up at 6:30 for the 7:00 am bus, the 5-6 hours ride is pleasant with views of hazy hills, rivers, and highway settlements. Pokhara is a beautiful valley of lakes popular for its panoramic views of Machhapuchhre and Annapurna in the north, Manaslu and Lamjung in the east and Dhaulagiri in the west. We will explore this serene city today. Overnight at hotel
Included Meals: Breakfast
Day 03: Drive to Nayapul (1,050m) and trek to trek to Ulleri (2050m) : 5-6 hours

We'll kick off the day with an early breakfast, and then drive to Nayapul; it's an hour-long drive with Machhapuchre/Fishtail Mountain (6,993m) views on the way. We start trekking today, past the TIMS check post and ACAP entrance. We walk for 5- 6 hours along the north bank of the Bhurungdi Khola till we reach our destination for the night. After lunch, we cross the Bhurungdi Khola (river) via a bridge to the village of Tikhedhunga. The Ulleri Hill with thousands of steps and boulders that continually go upward will really prove a test of our stamina. We reach Ulleri by late afternoon. Overnight at guesthouse in Ulleri.
Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 04: Trek Ulleri to Ghorepani (2,750m) : 5 -6 hours

After breakfast, we ascend to the Ghorepani village. The name Ghorepani in Nepali means ‘horse-water’ due to it being an important campsite for traders before it became a trekker's stop. Ghorepani is an interesting place with small shops and stalls for selling local products and crafts. The town has two parts: one in a saddle and the other a few hundred feet lower. We stop at the higher part of the Ghorepani village that offers panoramic views of the surrounding mountains including Annapurna South and Nilgiri mountains. Since Ghorepani lies quite higher than our previous stop, we begin to feel the chilly weather, especially in the evenings. Overnight at guesthouse in Ghorepani.
Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 05: Trek Ghorepani to Tadapani (2,700m) with a visit to Poon Hill (3,210m) : 6- 7 hours

Early wakeup call! We climb the stairs to vantage point Poon Hill amid the pre-dawn darkness lit slightly by the stars overhead. You can enjoy panoramic views of Dhaulagiri I, Annapurna I, and Manaslu during the golden hour, watch the slow sunrise over these Himalayan giants. Also, enjoy the views of the world's deepest, 6,000m-deep Kali Gandaki Gorge along with Nepal and Tibet's visual border divided by the trans-Himalayan ranges. We climb down to our lodge at Ghorepani for breakfast after which it's trekking time again! The hike from Ghorepani to Tadapani is mostly steep descends, with an hour or so of the upward climb from Banthanti to Tadapani. Overnight at a teahouse in Tadapani.
Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 06: Trek Tadapani to Ghandruk (1940m) : 4-5 hours

It is a slightly downhill trek from Tadapni to Bhaise Kharka; it has a few tea houses that provide coffee and lunch. A few hours of trekking through forests and hills from Bhaise Kharka, we will reach Ghandruk village. You can enjoy close-up views of Machhapuchre, Annapurna and Ghandruk Himal from the village. Also, Ghandruk village is a culturally and traditionally intact Gurung village. Overnight at guesthouse in Ghandruk.
Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 07: Trek Ghandruk - Nayapul to Pokhara

1 hour drive-After a locally made delicious breakfast; we head our way down to Nayapul. It is a 3-4 hours trek through various settlements, sparse forests, views of Annapurna, Machhapuchre and Ghandruk Himal. From Nayapul, we take a ride back to Pokhara. Overnight in a hotel in Pokhara.
Included Meals: Breakfast and Lunch
Day 08: Fly from Pokhara to Kathmandu ( 25-minutes)

We fly to Kathmandu in the morning and you will transfer to the hotel. Getting refreshed, you will be invited for the farewell dinner in a typical Nepali restaurant hosted by Adventure Club. Overnight at Hotel.
Included Meals: Breakfast, and Farewell Dinner
Day 09: Departure from Kathmandu

Adventure Club Trek will manage a farewell drive to the international airport for your final flight departure. Meeting you and serving you was a wonderful experience over the weeks. We are sure you enjoyed a wonderful holiday in beautiful Nepal. We hope you will remember us in the years ahead.
Included Meals: Breakfast

Cost Includes

Arrival and Departure transfer by private tourist vehicle.
Standard twin-sharing accommodation in a three-star hotel in Kathmandu with breakfast (3 nights).
Standard twin-sharing accommodation in a three-star hotel in Pokhara with breakfast (2 nights).
Best available twin sharing Teahouse or lodge accommodation during the trek
Private, round-trip land transportation between Pokhara and Nayapul
Surface transfer Kathmandu to Pokhara by tourist bus
Domestic flight (Pokhara -Kathmandu)
Welcome and farewell dinner.
All meals (breakfast, lunch, and dinner) during the trek
Government licensed, English speaking guide trained in wilderness first aid
Porters to carry your luggage during the trek (1 porter for 2 trekkers)
Assistant trekking guides walking with the group to support as necessary (1 assistant guide for 4 trekkers)
Staff costs including their, Food, salary, accommodation, transportation and medicine.
Insurance covering all staff, including porters as per state law.
Down jacket and sleeping bag (to be returned after trip completion).
Annapurna Conservation Park permits and TIMS permit for trekking.
Complimentary Adventure Club Trek T-shirt, duffel bag, and trekking map
Medical kit (carried by your trek leader)
Travel and rescue arrangement
All Government and Local taxes

Cost Excludes

Nepal visa (USD 25 for 15 days and USD 40 for 30 days).
Lunch and evening meals in Kathmandu and Pokhara.
International air fares/flights (fares and flights can be arranged upon the request)
Personal expenses (alcoholic drinks, bottled water, cold drinks)
Personal travel insurance and medical bills
Personal trekking equipment
Tips for guide, porters, and drivers (tipping is expected, but it is not mandatory)

Clients Reviews

Zsolt C
Sweden Published: Tuesday, January 19, 2016

Very well taken care of while visiting Nepal by Birendra and his team
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Birendra was recommended by my cousin who previously hired him and his team for trekking in Nepal. Probably there is nothing he wouldn't know about in Nepal and activities. A guide was assigned to me, So Nam, he was also very friendly, helpful and good knowledge about trekking despite of his age. Highly recommended team while in Nepal and planning to do some activities!
Riesha B
Canada Published: Friday, January 9, 2015

Wonderful trek to Poon Hill
Rating:
My friend and I had a wonderful trek to Poon Hill. Birendra made the entire booking and planning process carefree from start to end. He is passionate about trekking and has a caring heart. Our guide and porter were knowledgeable and friendly. I have recommended this company to friends already and will no doubt contact them when I plan to visit again.
MinaMimiKim
Korea Published: Thursday, June 6, 2013

Adventure Club make my trip easy and pleasant
Rating:
I have been travel with Adventure club couple of times and exch times it has been so nice and easy. and birendra himself is so relaxed and open minded and good listener and positive person. When i go back to Nepal I will make a my plan with Adventure Club again!!! Thanks again to Adventure Club make my trip easy and pleasant.

Busan, South Korea
Galamba
Brazil Published: Sunday, April 7, 2013

Trip around Nepal
Rating:
Birendra, the owner is an expert in Nepal and region and has lead himself many expeditions in the region. His knowledge and advice was excellent to make the most of my trip to Nepal, first I spent few days in Chitwan National Park and then did the Ghorepani/Poon Hill Trek in Annapurna Region for 5 days with the guide Ram, everything worked out really well and Nepal is an amazing beautiful country. I´d definitely recommend Adventure Club Treks as a reliable company to set your trip around Nepal!

Sao Paulo, SP

Note: Your safety is of the utmost concern whilst you are traveling with Adventure Club Trek. We will make every effort possible to follow the original itinerary but we reserve the right to change that itinerary if a segment of it becomes a safety issue. Certain mountain regions are remote, natural disasters can happen, weather conditions can decline and there can be illness or an injury. To avoid dangerous situations we may occasionally have to make changes to the itinerary to ensure everyone’s safety. That having been said, Adventure Club Trek will strive to provide you with the best possible trekking experience and to keep your safety our number one priority. We thank you for your understanding.

Pre-Trip Meeting

Prior to all the treks and expeditions, Adventure Club Trek hosts a pre-trip meeting in Kathmandu. The primary purpose of the meeting is to provide an opportunity for individuals to ask questions about the forthcoming trek and to introduce other team members. The meeting covers topics as diverse as personal equipment and acclimatization and usually involves a hike and some skills training. Pre-trip meeting is very important in order to have a better preparation of the trekking.

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Fixed Departure Dates and Cost

The quoted costs are per person but don't include International flights if you are a single person and want to be in a group you can join our fixed departure schedule if the schedule dates are not suitable for you, please contact us, and we will be happy to customize our trips to suit your needs. If any individuals/group don't want to join our other group, we can comply with your wishes and requirements. We are ground operators Himalayan destinations and can arrange your trip to suit your dates and choices.

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Trip Facts

Trip Code ACTE-74
Trip Duration 9 Days
Destination Nepal
Trip Difficulty Easy
Trip Style Tea House Trek
Accomodation Hotel accommodation in Kathmandu and Pokhara and teahouses during the trek