Ghorepani Poon Hill Trek

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Duration 9 Days
Trip Grade  (Moderate)
  • Destination: Nepal
  • Transportation: NA
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About Trip

This beautiful trek allows us to experience amazing mountain views from one of the most amazing viewpoints Poon Hill. Enjoy a magnificent sunrise from this spot watching the first light on both the Annapurna and Dhaulagiri Ranges. In spring the rhododendron forests in this area are a sea of red and pink.

There is no altitude trekking on this trek so it’s suited to most people, there are many stairs however so a reasonable level of fitness is required.

Perfect for the not so fit or adventurousand also for families and kids. This trek will give you some of the most incredible mountain views and photographic opportunities without lengthy and strenuous trekking.

Trip Highlights

  • Pokhara – the beautiful lake side city and a wonderful place for photo’s.
  • Poon Hill sunrise – incredible views of both the Annapurna and Dhaulagiri Ranges with the first rays of light of the day bathing them in pink and then golden light.
  • Ghorepani – a gorgeous village with incredible views over the surrounding ranges.
  • Waterfalls and cascades between Ghorepani and Tadapani.
  • Beautiful rhododendron forest that is particularly stunning in Spring (April)

Outline Itinerary

  • Day 01:Kathmandu Arrival
  • Day 02:Fly to Pokhara
  • Day 03:Drive to NayaPul then trek to Ulleri (2050m) 5-6 hrs
  • Day 04:Ulleri (2050m) to Ghorepani (2750m) 4-5 hrs
  • Day 05:Ghorepani (2750m) –Poon Hill (3210m) to Tadapani (2700m) 6hrs
  • Day 06:Tadapani (2700m) to Ghandruk (1950m) 4 hrs
  • Day 07:Ghandruk – Nayapul 5 hrstrek then vehicle to Pokhara 1.5 hrs
  • Day 08:Pokhara to Kathmandu 5-6 hrs
  • Day 09:Departure day

Cost Includes:

    • All accommodation as specified in the itinerary
    • All domestic flights and transportation as stated in the itinerary
    • Arrival and departure airport transfers
    • Trekking fees and permits
    • Set meals during trekking (breakfast, lunch and dinner)
    • One porter per 2 people and local mountain guide for your group
    • Insurances for porters and guides
    • Farewell dinner and cultural show

Cost Excludes:

    • International flights to Nepal
    • Visa costs
    • Meals other than those listed in inclusions (this includes additional tea or coffee, soft drinks, alcoholic beverages and water)
    • Laundry, towels, hot showers where optional, internet access, recharging of batteries and other items of a personal nature
    • Donations to enter monasteries, museums etc
    • Tips for porters and guides

Detail Itinerary

  • Day 1Kathmandu Arrival Today is arrival day. You will be picked up at the airport by our staff and transferred to your hotel. At 4pm we meet for our tour briefing and final preparations for your trip.
  • Day 2Fly to Pokhara It’s a very easy start today with a short flight to Pokhara. On arrival in Pokhara you have the day free to explore and relax or do some shopping. The lakeside area is a beautiful spot for sunset photos and Pokhara is one of the most scenic locations in Nepal. It is a beautiful lake side city with the peaks of the Annapurna’s close by. Overnight in Pokhara. Included meals – breakfast.
  • Day 3Drive to NayaPul then trek to Ulleri (2050m) 5-6 hrs Our day starts with a drive to NayaPul (1 hour) and from there we trek to Ulleri today. The trek starts easily with a gradual climb mostly through farmland and villages. The final section is quite exhausting with a long haul up Ulleri hill consisting of thousands of steps. The effort is worth it though. From Ulleri we spend the night with a beautiful view over the surrounding terraced farms and villages. Included meals – breakfast, lunch, dinner.
  • Day 4Ulleri (2050m) to Ghorepani (2750m) 4-5 hrs Today we have our first experience of some of the beautiful thick forest with waterfalls and streams running through it which is quite a feature of this trek. Ghorepani is a beautiful village that is a popular place for handicrafts. The location of the village is stunning with incredible views of the surrounding mountains. Included meals – breakfast, lunch, dinner.
  • Day 5Ghorepani (2750m) –Poon Hill (3210m) to Tadapani (2700m) 6hrs It’s an early start this morning with a walk to Poon Hill for sunrise. It’s a 1 hour walk up stairs to the top (500m ascent) but from here we are rewarded with incredible views of both the Annapurna and Dhaulagiri Ranges. This is one of the most stunning places on this trek. We then return to our hotel for breakfast before heading to Tadapani. The walk today is through rhododendron forest (often swathed in mist) and then through thick forest along the river where there are waterfalls and cascades around every corner. Included meals – breakfast, lunch, dinner.
  • Day 6Tadapani (2700m) to Ghandruk (1950m) 4 hrs Trekking today is to the Gurung village of Ghandruk. It’s one of the most authentic Gurungvillages which are typical of the region. It has great views of Annapurna South, Machhapuchhre and Himachuli. Included meals – breakfast, lunch, dinner.
  • Day 7Ghandruk – Nayapul 5 hrstrek then vehicle to Pokhara 1.5 hrs A short trek this morning and then by vehicle we head back to Pokhara. The rest of the day is free to relax, do some shopping or sightseeing. Included meals – breakfast, lunch.
  • Day 8Pokhara to Kathmandu 5-6 hrs After breakfast we travel back to Kathmandu by private vehicle. Sit back and enjoy the views of the countryside and villages along the way. Tonight we will have a farewell dinner and cultural show to enjoy. Included meals – breakfast, dinner.
  • Day 9Departure day You are free to depart at any time. Transfer to the airport will be arranged for you. Included meals – breakfast.
  • Amazing trekking with experienced guide!
    Stephen Gray
    Australia Published: Saturday, December 08, 2018

    Amazing trekking with experienced guide!

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    I am from Georgia, USA and have had the opportunity to trek twice with Arjun and Nepal Mountain Hub. The first time I went, I was solo and was nervous about finding a guide in a foreign country. Arjun made sure to meet me a few days before the trek to make sure we knew each other and knew everything to pack and what to expect. We had an amazing trek to Poon Hill and Arjun was great about going at my pace and even offered to help me with my bag when I packed too much. He knew so many people along the way at tea houses and it was really important being with someone who spoke the language. He was so friendly and easy to talk with and so accommodating. Also, the hike was absolutely beautiful with breathtaking views! I returned to Nepal a second time with a friend wanting to do more trekking. Arjun offered a great package for hiking in the Kathmandu Valley and I was excited to go back and hike with him again. He even picked us up and dropped us back off at the airport. He organized a great rate on a hotel near his office and made it easy for us to navigate after a long travel from the US. We had so much fun on this 4-day trek. Having a guide, especially one like Arjun, makes the trekking experience so much more enriching, because he shares about his culture, family, friends, and knows the region we are hiking so well. We had a great time and I would absolutely go back and trek with Arjun and Nepal Mountain Hub Treks & Expedition in the future. I highly recommend to all level hikers.  

Trip Note

This itinerary may differ slightly during your tour. Occasionally itineraries need to change to allow for weather conditions, transportation , travellers desires etc. It is recommended that you allow an additional 1-2 days before your international flight to allow for mountain airport delays and other unforeseen circumstances.

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