Ghorepani Poon Hill Trek

Duration: 9 Days / 8 Nights   |   Based on 2 Reviews
  • Destination: Nepal
  • Trip Difficulty: Easy
  • Style: Trekking
  • Transportation: Tourist Bus, Car & Airplane
  • Meals: BLD (Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner)
  • Accommodation: 3 Star (or greater) Hotel

Highlights of Ghorepani Poon Hill Trek

  • Exploration of the lake city Pokhara
  • Best sunrise view of the snowcapped peaks of Annapurna region from Poon Hill
  • Neat and clean stone staircases of Ulleri village
  • Travelling through the most comfortable trails
  • Knowledge about Gurung culture, tradition and lifestyle from Gurung Museum of Ghandruk village
  • Diverse flora and fauna

Ghorepani Poon Hill trek is the shortest popular treks in Nepal suitable for healthy people of almost any age group. This trek is also known as Annapurna Sunrise View trek which is done by thousands of the domestic and international trekkers. Ghorepani trek is one of the most popular treks in the classic Annapurna region which has the popular trekking trails in Nepal. As the trekking trail moves ahead along the easiest terrain, it is accessible for a child to an old-age citizen.

To experience the marvelous sunrise view of the Annapurna and Dhaulagiri ranges, don’t forget to book Poon Hill trek. You can make this trek all times of the year as the highest altitude to reach is Poon Hill (3,210m). Ghorepani Poon Hill trek is most suitable for family trek in Nepal as the trekking route is comparatively easy. The sunrise view from the hilltop of Poon Hill is one of the best view in the world, let alone in Nepal.

The best reward of Ghorepani Poon Hill trek the chance to travel from low altitude subtropical zone to significantly higher alpine zone. During the short trekking, you can see rich paddy fields and forests full of rhododendron, silver fir and pine en route. The highest point during this irresistible excursion is Poon Hill (3,210m/10,532ft) offers spellbinding vistas of the Annapurna, Dhaulagiri and Machhapuchhre peaks.

Ghorepani Gandruk Trek

The village of Ghandruk which has inspired several travelogues, films and documentaries, will definitely occupy a special corner of your memory.Ghandruk is blessed with the virtue of the hospitality and cultural heritage of the predominant Gurung society and the sheer natural beauty. Gurung Museum of Ghandruk village lets you be more familiar with their distinct culture, tradition, attire and lifestyle from others.

This trek starts from and ends at Nayapul, a popular gateway to the Annapurna Sanctuary trek with a lifelong memory to the trekkers. The trekking trail to Ghorepani Poon Hill forms a mini-circuit with Poon Hill and Ghandruk as the two most spectacular stopovers. Ghorepani – Poon Hill – Ghandruk trek offers an amazing combination of the diverse culture, flora, fauna and landscapes within the Annapurna region.

Day to Day Itinerary

OPEN ALL DAYS Outline Itinerary

Upon your arrival in Kathmandu, a staff or representative of Orbit Alpine will receive you at the airport and drive you to your hotel. If ample time is available on this day, you can take a stroll around Thamel, the tourist hub until dinner. Stay overnight in the hotel.

  • Meals: Welcome dinner
  • Accommodation: Three Star Hotel
  • Place: Kathmandu
  • Altitude: 1,350m/4,429ft

Immediately after an early breakfast we leave Kathmandu by bus for Pokhara. The drive takes around six to seven hours with scenic views of Trishuli river along the winding way. to reach Pokhara. On a clear day you can see Mt. Fishtail as soon as you reach Pokhara in mid-afternoon. Spend some time around Lake Fewa and catch a drink in one of its numerous bars before dinner.

  • Meals: Breakfast
  • Accommodation: Three Star Hotel
  • Place: Pokhara
  • Altitude: 910m/2,986ft
  • Time: 6/7 Hours

After breakfast we will drive to Nayapul, our starting point for the trek ahead. First you will walk along Modi Khola and reach Birethanti marked by a number of tea-houses, shops and lodges. We then follow Bhurungdi Khola until Hille and then a steep climb before reaching Tikhedhunga for the overnight stay.

  • Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
  • Accommodation: Teahouse
  • Place: Tikhe dhunga
  • Altitude: 1,570m/5,151ft
  • Time: 4 Hours

After breakfast, first we will trek to Ulleri at an altitude of 2,070 meters and then hike up to Banthanti. The trail is now lined with rhododendron forest until we reach Nangethanti and further trek a few hours more to arrive at Ghorepani where we stay for the night. We recommend you sleep early.

  • Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
  • Accommodation: Teahouse
  • Place: Ghorepani
  • Altitude: 2,840m/9,318ft
  • Time: 5/6 Hours

You will wake very early today and hike up to Poon Hill for a spectacular sunrise view. Ghorepani at dawn is always swarming with people from around the world who want to capture and witness a beautiful sunrise above the mountain range. Later in the morning, you will return to Ghorepani for breakfast and then trek to Deurali. Along the way you will pass through pine forests and scenic valleys before arriving at Banthanti and then trek further ahead to reach Tadapani where you will spend the night.

  • Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
  • Accommodation: Teahouse
  • Place: Tadapani
  • Altitude: 2,630m/8,629ft
  • Time: 4/5 Hours

After breakfast, today you will trek through bamboo forests before arriving at Ghandruk, a beautiful Gurung village popular for homestay. Spend the night here in warm hospitality and comfortable bed.

  • Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
  • Accommodation: Teahouse
  • Place: Ghandruk
  • Altitude: 2,012m/6,601ft
  • Time: 3/4 Hours

Leaving behind the beauty of Ghandruk, you will once again walk along Modi Khola before arriving at Nayapul. From there you will drive to Pokhara and stay at the lake side for the night.

  • Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
  • Accommodation: Three Star Hotel
  • Place: Pokhara
  • Altitude: 910m/2,986ft
  • Time: 5/6 Hours

After breakfast, catch a flight to Kathmandu. In the afternoon, you will go on a sightseeing tour of the UNESCO World Heritage Sites in the city. At night, you can join a typical Nepalese dinner before returning to the hotel.

  • Meals: Breakfast, welcome dinner
  • Accommodation: Three Star Hotel
  • Place: Kathmandu
  • Altitude: 1,350m/4,429ft
  • Time: 35 Mins

After breakfast, a staff of Orbit Alpine will take you to the Airport on time.

  • Meals: Breakfast

Cost Details

  •  Airport pick up on your arrival and drop at the end of your trip free of cost
  •  Annapurna Conservation Area Project permit TIMS (Trekkers Information Management System)
  •  All needed ground transportation by tourist bus, Public vehicles or flight (on your request)
  •  Trekking maps and complete free trekking information before going to trek.
  •  Welcome and farewell dinner in typical Nepali restaurant at the beginning and end of treks and tour in Kathmandu     
  •  Accommodation in tea-house/lodge during the trek
  •  3 star hotel or similar in Kathmandu and Pokhara as per itinerary
  •  An experience English speaking licensed holder trekking guide
  •  Strong potter for carrying your luggage (1 potter for 2 person)
  •  First aid kit box (carried by your trekking guide or leader)
  •  Salary, insurance, food, accommodation for guide and potters
  •  Down jacket, sleeping bag, trekking poles and if needed more trekking gears here is available on hair
  •  All local tax and paper work will done by Orbit Alpine Adventure
  •  Your international flight ticket to Nepal and return back
  •  Nepal entry visa
  •  All kind of drinks (Tea, coffee, hot water, bottle water), bar bills (alcoholic beverage) and desert
  •  Hot shower. WIFI, all kind of battery charges in trekking region.
  •  Tips to guides, potters and drivers
  •  All kind of personal shopping
  •  Extra night accommodation and meals because of early arrival, late departure and early return from trekking (due to any reason than the     scheduled itinerary) in Kathmandu and Pokhara
  •  Your travel insurance (it is compulsory to take and adventure trip) for emergency evacuation and hospital 

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    NG Brian CH, Hong Kong

    Poonhill Trek

    What a great experience in Nepal, especially trekking in Poon Hill. The view on Poon Hill was awesome!!! Thank you from the bottom of my heart for all the arrangement ...

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    Anderw Greaves, United States

    Poon Hill region

    In 2014 I trekked with Puru of Orbit Alpine, and quickly found a kindred hiker I could trust. Puru took me to the Poon Hill region. It was my first ...

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