Trip Fact
There are some important facts about Ghorepani Poon Hill
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Max Altitude 3,210m/10,532ft
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Difficulty Easier
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Duration 4-5 days Walking
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Trip Profile Ghorepani Poon Hill, Annapurna Region
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Type Trekking
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Accommodation 3 star hotel in Kathmandu, Pokhara and tea house during the trek
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Meal Plane All meals included (B/L/D)
Ghorepani Poon Hill Trek Overview
If you’re short of time or concerned about the physical demands of trekking in Nepal, the Ghorepani Poon Hill trek is a great option. It’s a short, low altitude trek that can be completed in as little as four days. It’s accessible to anyone with a reasonable level of fitness. Poon Hill is one of the most popular vantage points in the Himalaya. You’ll enjoy spectacular views of the seventh highest mountain Dhaulagiri (8,167m/26,795ft) and the Annapurna mountains. It will take your breath away!
Travelling to Pokhara
We’ll be waiting to pick you up when you arrive at Kathmandu Tribhuvan International Airport. You can choose to travel straight to Pokhara or spend some time relaxing and exploring Kathmandu first.
Pokhara, the gateway to the Ghorepani Poon Hill trek and the second largest city in Nepal, is often known as the adventure capital. Phewa Tal (Fewa Lake) is the city’s key feature. On a still day, you can gaze at the beautiful mirror images of the Annapurna’s reflected in the water. Pokhara is the perfect place to relax and have fun! Ask us about including one of the many adventure activities including paragliding and white water rafting in your itinerary!
Trekking to Ghorepani Poon Hill (and Back)
The incredible mountain views are just one of the rewards on offer when you trek to Ghorepani Poon Hill. On the trek you’ll get a taste of the ‘real’ Nepal as we slowly ascend through rural countryside. We’ll see emerald green rice fields, lush forests rich with flora and fauna, and villages where the smiles of the Nepali people are infectious! If you’re trekking in March or early April, you’ll see bright, colourful forests of Rhododendrons native to Nepal. On our return from Poon Hill we’ll rest our weary legs in the natural hot springs at Jhinu Danda situated on the river bank and surrounded by lush forest.
Soak up the View
We hike up to Poon Hill from Ghorepani just in time to see the sunrise. Our spectacular view boasts some of the highest mountains in the world! Including the seventh highest mountain Dhaulagiri (8,167m/26,795ft) and the tenth highest mountain Annapurna I (8,091m/26,545ft).
Back to Kathmandu
You can choose to fly or return to Kathmandu by bus. Kathmandu is home to seven UNESCO World Heritage Sites Sites, so you’ll be sure to want to see some! Get more ideas about what to do in this Kathmandu Travel Guide.
Ghorepani Poon Hill Trek Detailed Itinerary
For your Nepal tour, choose to follow this exact itinerary or ask us to customise your trip.
Arrive in Kathmandu
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Accomodation: 3 Star Hotel
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Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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Elevation: 1350m
Time to trek! Nayapul to Tikhedhunga (3 hours walking)
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Accomodation: Teahouse
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Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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Elevation: 1480m
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Duration: 3 hr
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Distance: 5.6 miles/ 9 km
Tikhedhunga to Ghorepani (6 hours walking)
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Accomodation: Teahouse
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Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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Elevation: 2850m
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Duration: 6 hr
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Distance: 7.5 miles/12 km
Ghorepani to Poon Hill for sunrise, then Poon Hill to Tadapani (6 hours walking)
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Accomodation: Teahouse
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Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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Elevation: 3060m
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Duration: 6 hr
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Distance: 7.5 miles/12 km
Tadapani to Jhinu Danda and a dip in the hot springs! (7 hours walking)
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Accomodation: Teahouse
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Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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Duration: 6 hr
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Distance: 5.6 miles/9 km
Jhinu Danda to jeep pick-up point ,0.5 hours walking, then drive to Pokhara
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Accomodation: Teahouse
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Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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Duration: 6-7 hr
Drive or fly to Kathmandu and celebrate!
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Accomodation: 3 Star Hotel
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Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Goodbye Nepal
Ghorepani Poon Hill Trek Route Map

Trip Cost
Book this 8-day private trip for 2 people from just USD $895 per person (including tourist bus transfers to and from Pokhara, and from $1,055 including return domestic flights). Ask us for a quote for larger groups.
We calculate the exact cost of your trip package based on your customised travel plan and the number of people trekking. This way, you only pay for what you want and if you prefer, you can choose to make some of your own arrangements – like city hotels.
Get in touch today with no obligation to book – we’ll respond within 24 hours!
As standard, our quotes include and exclude the following. However, when we provide a quote we’ll explain exactly what is and isn’t included in the cost, which will be based on your customised itinerary.
What's Included
- Transfers from and to Kathmandu International Airport
- Tourist bus from Kathmandu to Pokhara and Pokhara to Kathmandu (optional for an extra cost: return domestic flights)
- Excellent 3* hotel shared accommodation (twin or triple share) in Pokhara and Kathmandu with breakfast (optional for an extra cost: choose to stay in a luxury city hotel)
- Private ground transport to and from the trek
- Shared accommodation in teahouses (usually 2 people per room) during the trek
- All meals during the trek – choose a standard option from the menu at breakfast, lunch and dinner, each served with a cup of tea or coffee
- Experienced and friendly English-speaking Guide; their salary, accommodation, meals and insurance
- Porter (1 between 2 people, to carry a maximum of 12kg per trekker); their salary, accommodation, meals and insurance (optional for an extra cost: 1 porter per person, maximum load 24kg)
- Trekking permits
- Celebration meal in a great local restaurant (with a cup of tea or coffee)
- All government taxes
- Trek route map and completion certificate
What's not Included
- Meals not specified in the ‘INCLUDED’ costs above
- Additional tea, coffee, all mineral water (we recommend water purification tablets), and bar bills (coke, juice, beer, etc.)
- International airfare
- Travel insurance
- Nepal entry visa fees
- Tips for guides and porters
- Sightseeing costs (transport, attraction entry fees and cultural tour guide)
- Credit card fees and bank charges (no charge if cash paid in a major currency)
What Our Travelers Say
Discover the amazing experiences shared by our travelers.
Seamless Trekking Adventure in Nepal: Thanks to Nepalorma!
Thank you so much Nepalorma for the trip of a lifetime! Anna and Krishna at Nepalorama planned a fabulous trekking trip for us (my husband, me, and our 2 adult sons). Anna was always quick to our many questions and requests during the planning: Both Krishna and Anna were immensely helpful and competent in getting our customized trekking trip booked. Our family hiked together for an incredible 3 days/3 nights on the Poon Hill Trek with our knowledgeable, kind Guide, Krishna, and our experienced, competent Porter, Barat. We enjoyed the amazing Himalayan scenery, and the different villages along our Trek:...
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I think it is one of the wisest decision to book trekking tour with Nepalorama. From the begining, I think good planning and guide would be much better than finding a cheap deal. Anna did a amazing job from answering enquiries and planning our trip (5 days Poon Hill and Ghorepani) even I was too slow to response sometimes. She also gave me some useful information to prepare the stuff for trekking. (I was not aware that it would be difficult for girls to wash hair in guesthouse due to limited electricity supply in the begining, thanks Anna.) I just...
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I was with mr krisna for 6 days poonhill trek with his nepalorama trekking company and iam very happy with his organizing . If someone planing to go nepal 🇳🇵 for travel please contact mr krisna Thanks 🙏 krisna good luck
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Very professional and nice guides with a good network. I felt all over the time in best hands. Thank you for having joy from beginning till end.
Read MoreUnforgettable Trekking Experience in Nepal with Bibek and Shankar
My friend and I booked a private 5-day trek to Ghorepani/Poon Hill with Bibek as our guide and Shankar as our porter for our first visit to Nepal. It was an absolutely INCREDIBLE, life-changing experience and I cannot wait to go back to Nepal and trek again with the Nepalorama team. I would say we not only had a wonderful vacation and got to discover all the beauty of Nepal and its people, but we also made a genuine connection with Bibek and Shankar. We enjoyed our time with them so much, and everything they taught us about the Himalayan...
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