Ghorepani Poon Hill Trek (4-5 days walking)

Trip Fact

There are some important facts about Ghorepani Poon Hill

  • Max Altitude 3,210m/10,532ft
  • Difficulty Easier
  • Duration 4-5 days Walking
  • Trip Profile Ghorepani Poon Hill, Annapurna Region
  • Type Trekking
  • Accommodation 3 star hotel in Kathmandu, Pokhara and tea house during the trek
  • 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.

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Arrive in Kathmandu

We’ll be waiting to pick you up when you arrive at Kathmandu Tribhuvan International Airport. You can either fly straight to Pokhara (if you arrive before 12:00) or check into your hotel in Thamel and spend some time in Kathmandu before your trek. If you need to pick up some equipment, you’ll find everything you need close to your hotel in Thamel or Pokhara. If you decide to spend some time in Kathmandu (or you arrive after 12:00), choose between taking an early flight (~25 minutes) to Pokhara the next morning, or the tourist bus (~7-8 hours), which will either add a day to your itinerary, or reduce your trek by one day.

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    Accomodation: 3 Star Hotel
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    Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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    Elevation: 1350m
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Time to trek! Nayapul to Tikhedhunga (3 hours walking)

We’ll take private transport to Nayapul and begin our trek. A short one hour leg stretch and we reach one of our favourite lunch stops in Birethanti. If you haven’t tried it yet, dal bhat is a must. Often vegetables here are freshly picked when you order! After lunch we trek for another two hours up to Tikhedhunga. Passing terraced farmlands, a stunning waterfall and of course you’ll see rural Nepali people going about their business. We stay overnight in Tikhedhunga.

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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
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Tikhedhunga to Ghorepani (6 hours walking)

We start our day with a steep 90 minute climb up more than 3,000 steps to Ulleri. From here, take the focus off your legs for a while and enjoy the amazing view of Annapurna South (7,219m/23,684ft) and Himchuli (6,441m/21,132ft). After another 90 minutes we reach our lunch stop in Banthati. Then we push on for about three hours to Ghorepani, taking a break half way at Nagathati. During the afternoon, we ascend through lush forests of rhododendrons. Trek in March and early April to see them in full bloom – an incredible sight! We stay overnight in Ghorepani. From here, enjoy incredible views of many high mountains including Dhaulagiri (8,167m/26,795ft) and Annapurna I (8,091m/26,545ft).

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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
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Ghorepani to Poon Hill for sunrise, then Poon Hill to Tadapani (6 hours walking)

The moment you’ve been waiting for! We have an early start to climb about 45 minutes to Poon Hill before sunrise. Then pick your spot, get your camera ready and watch possibly the most impressive sunrise you’ve ever seen! Tick off ten mountains over 7,000m/23,000ft – Annapurna I, Dhaulagiri I, II, III, IV and V, Gurja Peak, Nilgiri, Annapurna South and Gangapurna. In awe, we return to Ghorepani for breakfast before continuing our trek. After an hour’s climb, we have a great vantage point on the other side. We then slowly descend to the far side of Banthati for lunch. Tadapani is our overnight stay and we arrive there after a steep descent, followed by a good climb through the forest.

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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
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Tadapani to Jhinu Danda and a dip in the hot springs! (7 hours walking)

Don’t be fooled into thinking it’s all downhill from here! Ask any Nepali and they’ll tell you – what goes down in the Himalaya must go up! On day five we hike down to Chule and Kimrong Khola and then back up to Gurjung for lunch. We continue climbing for an hour and then descend once again to Chomrong, and finally reach Jhinu Danda where we spend the night. After a huge day you’ll be glad to soak in the relaxing hot springs before dinner!

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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
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Jhinu Danda to jeep pick-up point ,0.5 hours walking, then drive to Pokhara

We finish with an easy hike and meet a jeep to take us back to Pokhara in time for lunch. The rest of the day is yours to explore Pokhara or just relax with a drink and stunning mountain view. Boating on Phewa Tal (Fewa Lake) is a must and we think there’s no better time than at sunset. There are lots of other things to see and do in the adventure capital of Nepal, so consider staying a few extra days to soak up the vibe!

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    Accomodation: Teahouse
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    Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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    Duration: 6-7 hr
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Drive or fly to Kathmandu and celebrate!

We travel back to Kathmandu and meet one last time for an end of trek celebration meal at a great local restaurant. Be sure to make some time for souvenir and gift shopping! In Thamel you’ll find amazing and beautiful things for an exceptional price.

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    Accomodation: 3 Star Hotel
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    Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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Goodbye Nepal

We’ll organise your transfer to Kathmandu Tribhuvan International Airport for your flight home. However you may wish to stay a little longer in Kathmandu and explore some UNESCO World Heritage Sites like the stunning ancient city of Bhaktapur.

Ghorepani Poon Hill Trek Route Map

8 days 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

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Seamless Trekking Adventure in Nepal: Thanks to Nepalorma!


Reviewer name: Cathy

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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Reviewer name: Anna

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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