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Ghorepani Poon Hill Trek β€” 9 Days

Duration
9 Days
8 nights
Max Altitude
3210m
Highest point
Difficulty
-Moderate
2 out of 5
Group Size
2–14
people
Best Season
Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Sep, Oct, Nov & dec.
Activity / Day
4-6 hours walking

Trip Highlights

  • Travel for a few days on easy trails
  • Capture the mesmerizing views of the ever-smiling snow-covered peaks
  • Walk past the forests of rhododendrons, magnolia, and other wild flora and fauna.
  • Visit the Ghandruk ethnic museums.
  • Dress up in traditional Gurung costumes, and click pictures, too.
  • Amazing friendliness and convenient tea-houses
  • Beautiful closer views of the Annapurna, Machhapuchhre and Dhaulagiri range
  • Stroll through the never-ending stony stairways.
  • Cherish a clear overview of the Annapurna, Dhaulagiri, Lamjung Himal, Gangapurna and Manaslu ranges.

Trip Overview

An incredible journey to Poonhill is one of the best-organized trips to see the sights of Himalayas of Nepal and green vegetation of Nepal offered by Himalayan Social Journey. A short hike or a trek to Poonhill will soothe your eyes as snowcapped mountain come into your view.The Ghorepani hill trek is a short week trek to Ghorepani Poonhill at the foothills of the Annapurna. Enjoy wandering through a stunning mountain landscape and enchanting villages of the Gurung in thick forests full of birds, deep sub-tropical valleys, set under the Annapurnas, dominated by the picturesque fluted summit of Machapuchare (Fish Tail Top).

From the Poon Hill (3.210 m above the village of Ghorepani), you can enjoy the best view of the huge sunrise of the Annapurna, Dhaulagiri Nilgiri, Hiunchuli or Machhapuchhre, from which you can appreciate the scenery, the beautiful history and nature on some of the world's most scenic roads.

Journey of Ghorepani Poonhill Trek

This incredible Ghorepani Poonhill Trek organized by Himalayan Social Journey .

Explore the magnificence of Pokhara city and continue the journey by hiking to Poonhill. Take into the beauty of Himalayas in your camera and capture it for a longtime memory. Besides that, indulge the cultural variety that is seen during the trek and experiences the countryside of Nepal. Likewise, a pleasure of seeing the first ray of sunrise will make your day even better. After a short drive from Pokhara to Tikhedhunga, our official trek into the mountains begins. While hiking through the lush green forests, cascading waterfalls, the ethnic settlement is what you will encounter. Some amazing views of the mountains like Annapurna I, Annapurna IV, Machapuchre (Fishtail) are some mountains seen during the hike. After taking into the views then we will descend down to Ghandruk via Tadapani and then drive to Pokhara.

Day-by-Day Itinerary

9 days
1
Day 1

Upon reaching Kathmandu, our representative will greet you at the airport, providing a warm welcome before transferring you to your hotel. Use this day to acclimate to the new time zone and dive into the vibrant atmosphere of kathmandu. An orientation program is scheduled for 5 pm to help to get acquainated with your surroundings.

2
Day 2

drive(7-8 hrs )
3
Day 3

Drive (3 hrs) ,trek(3-4 hrs)
4
Day 4

trek (6-7 hrs)
5
Day 5

trek(4-5hrs)
6
Day 6

trek(4-5hrs)
7
Day 7

drive 3 hrs, sightseeing(5-6 hrs)
8
Day 8

9
Day 9

Route & altitude

9 days

View Map
Starts
Arrival Day
Ends
Departure Day
9 stops

What’s Included

Included
Airport pickup & drop
Accommodation at Himalayan Suite Hotel in Kathmandu, or Hotel Mount View in Pokhara in twin sharing bed and breakfast basis
Simple accommodation in the lodge with breakfast during the trek in twin-sharing basis
Necessary permit, TIMS, and National Park fees
Trekking equipment during the trek [Duffle bag if necessary]
Sightseeing tour in Pokhara
Welcome dinner in a local restaurant
Transportation by Deluxe tourist Coach Kathmandu – Pokhara - Kathmandu
Pokhara - Tikhedhunga and Ghandruk - Pokhara by private Jeep
All Government taxes, VAT, and service charge
Meals, accommodation insurance, and other expenses of the trekking crew (guide and porters) 2 people will have one porter and highly experienced English speaking guide
Not Included
Lunch and dinner in Kathmandu, Pokhara and during the trekking days (Meal cost about $4 to $7 depending on what and where you eat)
Personal expenses & Your Travel Insurance
Ktm- Pkr- Ktm flight - Optional
Annapurna Heli Tour - Optional
Tipping to a guide and a porter as per satisfaction

Departure dates

9 days Β· fixed departures or your own dates
1traveller
1 departure
No date suits?Run it privately on any day.

Recommended Gear

Warm jacket (down or insulated)
Thermal layers (top & bottom)
Trekking pants & hiking shirts
Warm hat or cap
Gloves
Vest or fleece layer
Hiking boots (comfortable and broken-in)
Lightweight sandals or camp shoes
Warm trekking socks
Daypack with rain cover
Trekking poles
Sleeping bag –15Β°C (provided by HSJ)
Head torch or flashlight
Power bank
Water bottle
Water purification tablets
Sunglasses
Sunscreen
Toiletries (toothbrush, paste, soap, sanitizer)
Basic first-aid and personal medicines
Lip balm and moisturizer
Camera
Mobile phone
Energy bars or dry snacks

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Traveler Reviews

Overall rating
4.9/5
Based on 141 reviews of this trip
Lynda C
Verified booking
5.0

This was a stunning trek with magnificent scenery and views…..and lots of steps!!! I went on this trek solo and my wonderful guide Dil made the entire trek so much fun. He was very happy, knowledgeable, friendly and helpful and made my trek and visit to Nepal …

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Julie C
Verified booking
5.0

Did a 14 day tour which included a 6 day hike to Poon hill, and an exploration of the Chitwan jungle. It was an incredible experience, Nepal is an amazing country the Trek was hard as I’m not the fittest of people but managble and the views were absolutely inc…

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travelerbar2
Verified booking
5.0

I took a 15-day tour organized by them, according to my interests. I visited quite a few cities and took the Poonhill Trek. The excursions were excellent and the hotels, very good. I can only thank them for all they did. In the first place, the people who…

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Russ
Verified booking
5.0

Himalayan Social Journey were fantastic from our planning stages through to being met on time at the airport by their friendly knowledgeable guides and then the magnificent tours of kathmandu and trekking up to Poon Hill look out passing through gorgeous mount…

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