• Duration 5 Days / 4 Nights
  • Price from $369 / person
  • Difficulty Level Moderate
  • Max Altitude 3210 Meters

Ghorepani Poon Hill Trek also known as “Poon Hill Trek” with Ghandruk village excursion is 4 to 5 days incredible short and soft walking adventure in Annapurna with jaw dropping Mountain View. 5 Days Ghorepani Poon Hill Trek with our carefully planned itinerary rewards you with amazing short trekking experience in lower Annapurna amid jaw dropping Mountain View. This fantastic short trek in Annapurna does not requires any super fitness, only you need is walking passion and love the beauty of nature. The maximum height you will go in this short trek is 3,210 meters from the sea level, there is no risk of altitude sickness at all. Pokhara is the closest main access city at the altitude of 800m to begin tour.

Accommodation

Accommodation in Ghorepani Poon Hill Trek is very good, clean and tidy; And Single rooms are also readily available in lower elevation. It is better to trek in group and friends. Wilderness Excursion will provide you attached bathroom room for your short trek to Ghorepani Poon Hill where available. Hot showers are readily available in most of the places as well. There are paying Wi Fi internet service available to stay connected with dear ones and family back home. In Kathmandu and Pokhara; the accommodation are on your own. We leave you a choice that you may like to book hotels yourself afer having a look around. We can reserve one for you if you ask us. 

Meals

During our Ghorepani Poon Hill Trek, you could enjoy wide-range of food verities, from western food to Authentic Nepal meal, Chines and Tibetan etc. There are choices everywhere; Pasta, Pizza, Macaroni, Cheese, Eggs, Curry Rice, Chicken, Potato, Item, Spring Roll, and Chapati, Muesli, Porridge, Omelet, Pancakes for breakfast are few to name. At any guesthouse you could expect the choices to fall into one of these menu categories: Please do not expect the meal world class standard but they always try to do their best to serve you in the high remote area.

Porter Care

Wilderness Excursion always makes sure our porters are well paid and we are committed to porter rights. We make sure that all our porters are well treated. Moreover, Wilderness Excursion also provides the required level of shelter, clothing and footwear that these harsh environments demand. Porters who become sick are treated with the same care and attention as other team members. We have previously used helicopters at company's expense to rescue porters from dangerous situations. And for the porter's sake, all trekkers keep the weight of their luggage under 15kgs/33 pounds. We also support the work of International Porter Protection Group (IPPG), making our resources available to them to help improve the working conditions of the porters. In this budget package we did not include porter. Please write us if you need porter to carry you main pack.

Responsible Travel

The Annapurna Region is magnificently beautiful, but equally fragile. Future generations have just as much of a right to appreciate it as we do and so the tourism industry has an obligation to protect and preserve it. Wilderness Excursion implements a 'zero impact' policy on the natural environment and the traditional communities that live there. We, therefore, enforce a number of do's and don'ts. Wilderness Excursion experienced staff can advise us on how to minimize our impact on the local environment.

Financial Security

Wilderness Excursion realizes that financial security is a concern when choosing a company who to book a holiday property through. Wilderness Excursion holds a License with the Authority to operate adventure activities under the supervision by Nepal Government. We are a fully bonded Adventure Travel Agency certified by the Government of Nepal, Tourism and Civil Aviation Department, Nepal Tourism Board, Industry Department, Company Registration Office, Nepal National Bank and the Taxation Office. We are also associated with several important regulating bodies such as NATTA, NMA, TAAN, and KEEP with whom we have a bond. We feel that the last thing you want to worry about when you’re planning your trip of a lifetime is whether your money is in safe hands. As a leading Adventure trekking company it’s our responsibility to make sure your finances are secure, so when you book with us you can be confident that we do just that. To ensure that you have complete peace of mind Wilderness Excursion participates in the following. • Nepal Ministry of Industry, Office of Company Register, Reg No: 124690/071/072 • Nepal Ministry of Tourism, Department of Tourism, Reg No: 1793/071 • Nepal Ministry of Finance, Department of Tax, PAN No: 602397236 • Central Bank Of Nepal ( Nepal Rastra Bank) Department of Foreign Currency Exchange, Authorization No: 1556/071 • Nepal Department of Small Cottage and Industries No: 13239/82 • Trekking Agencies Association of Nepal (TAAN) • Nepal Mountaineering Association Membership No: 1135 • Kathmandu Environmental Education Project Wilderness Excursion submits with the 1992 Nepal Government regulations relating to Package travel, Package Holidays and Package Tours. Our membership of the Nepal Government adds an extra level of financial security to your booking.

Highlights

  • Poon Hill – one of the best view point in entire Annapurna Trek.
  • Fit for all age group trekkers as it starts and ends at Pokhara – the lake city. 
  • Indulging in rich Gurung culture at Ghandruk and enjoy one of the biggest rhododendron forest. Relaxing in Pokhara after the trek, Pokhara – known as the city of lakes. 
  • Compared to other part of trekking trail in Nepal, this trail as some of the best accommodation

Itinerary

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Our standard itinerary is 5 days. Ghorepani Poon Hill Trek can be 4 to 7 days long depending on your fitness and pace. 

Starting at about 8 am from Pokhara (the main closest town to the Annapurna Himalaya range), we drive about 2 hours by car/jeep to Birethanti to begin the Ghorepani Poon Hill trek. The road to Nayapul from Pokhara is black on top and Nayapul to Birethati is further short drive is dirt road. We have lunch break at Sudame or Ramghai and we continue hiking to Ulleri (2100m), First 3 hours will be regular easy walk and then steep walk up to Ulleri uphill starts soon from Tikhedunga. It is said to have 3000 stone steps. Overnight stay in lodge. Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner.

  • Lunch & Dinner
  • Trekking lodge
  • 1475m
  • Ulleri

It is a bit challenging hike up as on first day; then we walk lush forest of rhododendron, oak and bamboo forests. We go to sleep early as the next day we climb up to Poon Hill summit. Overnight stay in lodge. Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner.

  • Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
  • Trekking lodge
  • 2850m
  • Deurali

Before dawn we get out of our cozy sleeping bags piled high with blankets, dressed up and walk up about 45 minute climb to the top of Poon Hill (3210m) for sunrise view. This is the view that the entire Ghorepani Poon Hill trek is based upon, and it’s worth every step to get there. We hike back down and take breakfast at the lodge, set off to Tadapani. Overnight stay in lodge at Tadapani. Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner. 

  • Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
  • Trekking lodge
  • 2680m
  • Tadapani

We walk along a shaded forest trail, followed by terraced fields of maize and potatoes to Ghandruk. From here we have fantastic views of Annapurna South, Hiunchuli and Machhapuchhare. After a lunch break here. We descend down to Modi Khola and walk up to Landruk - a major settlement of the Gurung, an ethnic group of Nepal. It is a very famous Gurung village with terraces and offers excellent mountain views.

  • Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
  • Trekking lodge
  • 1540m
  • Landruk

Walk from Landruk to Bheri Kharka a pleasant trail then a short uphill to Pritam Deurali and follow the ridge trail walk to Pothana - a nice place with stunning view of Annapurna Range then down Dhampus where our car will be waiting for you to drive back to civilization in Pokhara. Rest and relax after 5 days hiking.

  • Lunch & Dinner
  • Not included
  • 800m
  • Pokhara
Customized Trip

What's Included

  • An  experienced local trekking guide for Ghorepani Poon Hill hike.
  • Assistant guide if the group size is more than 6 pax.
  • Meals: 4 Breakfasts, 4 Lunches and 4 Dinners during the trek.
  • Shuttles from and to your hotel in Pokhara for the trekking.
  • Tea, coffee, cookies and fresh fruits are served during the trek.
  • Neat and clean trekking lodge accommodation during the trek.
  • Your guide and porters fee and all their expenses..
  • All necessary Poon Hill Trekking permits.
  • Insurance of your guide as per state low.
  • All government taxes, vat and office service charge.

What's Excluded

  • Accommodation and meals in Kathmandu and Pokhara.
  • All surface transportation in Kathmandu and Pokhara.
  • Guided sightseeing and monuments entrance fees.
  • All bar bills, beverages such as coke, fanta, mineral water
  • Personal insurance, laundry service and trekking gear.
  • Porter if you need (USD 18 per day)
  • Rescue operation charge in case of emergency.
  • Gratitude and tips for your guide and porter.

Availabilities

We are local tour and trekking operator based in Kathmandu so we guaranty small private group departures any dates that suits your date and time. Please kindly contact us for your customized departure date, itinerary and the price. Thank you and Namaste!
Start Date End Date Status Note Price  
May 29, 2023 June 02, 2023 Guaranteed 8 Space Left US$299

Useful Information

"Our paramount concern is your safety" while traveling with Wilderness Excursion. Please note that your leader has the authority to modify or cancel any part of the itinerary if it is supposed necessary due to safety concerns. Our every effort will be made to keep to the above itinerary as it is; however, since this adventure entails travelling in remote mountainous areas, we cannot guarantee that we will not deviate from it. Weather conditions, health condition of a group member, unexpected natural disasters etc. can all contribute to changes in the itinerary. The leader will try to ensure that the trip runs according to plan, but please be prepared to be flexible if required.

FAQs

This is short and sweet trekking tour best suit for the short time Nepal visitors, a truly lifetime experience small trip. This trek offers breath stopping mountain vista, full of birds, beautiful hamlets of alpine pastures, charming villages of Magar and Gurung people, lush rhododendron forest which fully blooms in Spring season is set just below the Annapurna Himalayan Peaks of Annapurna South, Machhapuchhre (Known as the Fishtail Mountain as its shape is look like fishtail from west direction) towering sky high. Main feature of Poon Hill Trek are; Poon Hill Hike probably one of the finest view points on the earth, When sun comes up and touches the white mountains, Himalayan giants, Mount Dhaulagiri (8167m) and Annapurna I (8091m) along with other gorgeous peak, there gradually appear, just like magic happening in front you and you couldn't believe this at first. Besides, the journey rewards with natural beauties in your each and every footsteps.

Like other trekking in Annapurna except Annapurna Circuit this trek also begins from Pokhara and end there. Pokhara is 200km west of Kathmandu, the capital of Nepal. Daily tourist buses run to Pokhara from Kathmandu. Local buses leave every one hour from Kathmandu. Wilderness Excursion can arrange a private car or van if you ask us. Most domestic airlines fly to Pokhara from Kathmandu every day (U$117 / flight / head). Sit on the right side to see striking view of wide range of Himalaya while flying to Pokhara. Most of people take tourist bus to Pokhara; 200km drive and takes 7 to 8 hours depending on traffic. There are normal to deluxe tourist coaches available. Green Lines Buses costs USD 25 per person with breakfast, they run every morning from/to Kathmandu.

Autumn (September - November) and spring (March – April) are recommended as the best time of the seasons to trek to Ghorepani Poon Hill. The weather is sunny and warm during the day time with breath stopping views. If you would like to avoid crowds and enjoy less crowded time with nature then you could trek in winter (Dec - Feb) And it is still warm during the day time and cold in the morning and nights. The temperature is 0 to -5 degree Celsius at Ghorepani Poon Hill during the winter However, the weather condition in Himalaya is associated with Indian Ocean. Trekking in the Summer or Monsoon seasons (June to Aug) will be affected by rain but the Summer trek could be a boon for a keen botanists.

Regarding the difficulty, this is an easy trek suitable for walking lovers who have the ability to walk for around 4 to 6 hours a day with a light day sack. Exercising and jogging regularly for a few weeks prior to the trip is good idea to increase strength and firmness. Past hiking experience would be an asset but no technical skill is required for this trek. Participants with pre-existing medical conditions such as heart, lung, epilepsy and blood diseases should inform Wilderness Excursion before booking the trip. We also recommend that you consult your doctor(s) before the trip start.

Ghorepani Poon Hill Trek Cost here we have offered USD 389.00 per person is budget trek price on double occupancy basis. Single supplement charge will be extra USD 75.00. The price will be according to budget, standard and deluxe tour plan and group sizes. Taking flights to and from Pokhara saves your time and comfortable rather than taking tiring long bus ride though riding bus reduces the trip price. We can arrange Kathmandu to Pokhara flight that cost USD 117 per person in Buddha Air. USD 108 per person in Simrik Air and same rate for vice versa. Also private car rent with driver could be very comfortable with flexible hour and stops wherever you like.

Reviews

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Poon Hill Trek

- Jose Luis Cabrera, Sao Tome and Principe

I contacted Wilderness Excursion for my trek to Ghorepani Poon Hill before arriving in Nepal and it was Pradip; he prepared the trek I needed. He answered all my questions so quickly and kindly. During the trekking days, Pradip took care of me, choosing good lodges, paying attention to meals, chatting with me [...]

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Fantastic trekking guide he made our trip

- Karen Sargent, United Kingdom

We were really lucky to choose to go trekking with Pradip after reading the reviews. We did the Poon Hill trek for 5 days and we had an amazing time. Pradip was wonderful - he is really knowledgable and used our frequent breaks to tell us about the Himalayas. The [...]

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