Ghorepani Poon Hill Trek

Poon Hill Trek 4 days - Ghorepani Poon Hill Trek 4 days

Poon Hill Trek cost : $305.00 per person (Minimum Group Size: 02)


Poon Hill Trek can be tackled throughout the year. Mountain views improve as you climb higher and sunrise from Poon Hill is breathtaking.

This 4 days trek towards Poon Hill is suitable for anyone, including children and reasonable fitness. The highest point Poon Hill is just over 3,210m/10,530ft and so there is no chance of being affected by altitude sickness.

The 4-day Ghorepani Poon Hill trekking is ideal for beginners and hikers with an average condition. Some parts are more spicy than others, especially if you have to climb. But on the way you will be rewarded with the most beautiful views of the Annapurna. Meet the friendly people and walk among the most beautiful bamboo and rhododendron forests.

Detail Itinerary - Ghorepani Poon Hill Trek

Day 1

Drive to Nayapul from Pokhara and trek to Tikhedhunga. (1494m)

Pokhara - Nayapul - Birenthati - Tikhedunga

Driving Time: 1 hours

Trekking Time: 4 hours

Poon Hill Trek Day 1 - It is one-hour drive from Pokhara to Nayapul and a short walk to Birenthati (1037m) situated on the Modi River. The trail ascends and reaches Tikhedhunga in about 4 hours walk.

Overnight at lodge.

Meals - Lunch / Dinner Accommodation Transport and Guide

Day 2

Trek from Tikhedunga to Ghorepani (2530m)

Trekking Time: 6 hours

Poon Hiil Trek Day 2 - After breakfast ascend the steep steps for about 2 hours to Ulleri (2012m). Continue climbing from Ulleri another 2 hours walk to lunch stop at Nyathanti. The climb continues on through wet temperate forests of oak and rhododendron until Ghorepani. Camp side is about 10 minutes walk from Ghorepani. From Ghorepani there is a spectacular view of Dhaulagiri, Machhapuchre and Annapurna.

Ghorepani is on of the most popular village along Annapurna circuit. Most of the habitants in this village are magars and Gurungs.

Overnight at lodge.
 

Meals - Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner Accommodation Guide

Day 3

Trek to Poon Hill (3210m) and trek to Ghandrunk (1920m)

Trekking Time: 7 hours

Poon Hill Trek Day 3 - Visit Poon Hill (3210m) early next morning about one hour walk you can have the excellent views of Machhapuchre, Annapurnas and Dhaulagiri and Nilgiri Himal and in spring best views of Rhododendron flowers in its vicinity or in the trail in between Ghorepani-Ghandrunk.

Leave Ghorepani after having magnificent views from Poon Hill. From Ghorepani you leave the main trail that leads you to Jomsom/Muktinath, and instead walk to Tadapani, which is fairy easy. Some parts of the trail are slippery during December and January.

Decend to Ghandrunk.

Meals - Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner Accommodation Guide

Day 4

Trek to Birenthanti (1080m) to Nayapul - drive to Pokhara

Trekking Time: 3 hours

Driving Time: 1 hours

Poon Hill Trek Day 4 - From Ghandrunk it is a steep descent on a stone staircase down to the Modi Khola. Walk further to Syauli Bazaar, a beautiful Gurung settlement where you stop for Lunch and refreshment. Explore this beautiful village for a while before heading further to Birenthnti. About half an hour walk you will be able to reach to the road head at Nayapul that leads to Pokhara. A scenery drive to Pokhara gives you excellent views. It is about an hour drive.

Transfer to your hotel at Pokhara.

Meals - Breakfast / Lunch Transport and Guide

Cost Includes - Ghorepani Poon Hill Trek

01. All meals and accommodation in lodge/tea house as mentioned in itinerary

02. Service of trek guide

03. Porters to carry personal baggage each 15 kg.

04. Accident insurance for staffs and porters

05. Annapurna Conservation entry permit (Please bring 2 passport size photos for permit)

06. Private transportation to and from Pokhara

 

Cost Excludes - Ghorepani Poon Hill Trek

01. Personal clothing and sleeping bag

02. Airfare and transportation to and from Pokhara

03. Personal accident and health insurance

04. Emergency evacuation and medical-box

05. Alcoholic and bottled beverage, laundry, and tips.

06. Hotel accommodation, sightseeing and meals in Kathmandu and Pokhara

Trip Notes - Ghorepani Poon Hill Trek

Nepal Trekking Equipments

01. Trekking Bag pack

02. Trekking day bag.( Small handbag)

03. Trekking shoes

04. Sports shoes or sandal

05. Trekking stick

06. Trekking Hat, cat

07. Trekking woollen cap

08. Trekking jacket Gore tax/ flees jacket

09. Pullover or warm sweeter

10. Raincoat

11. 4/5 pairs of good qualities shock

12. Hand gloves

13. 2/3 pairs of Trekking trousers

14. 3/4 pairs of Trekking shirts

15. 3/4 pairs of Underwear

16. Eye glass

17. Water bottle

18. Sleeping bag

19. Flash or Torch light

20. Camera and batteries

21. Sun cream
 

Trip Reviews - Ghorepani Poon Hill Trek

Poon Hill Trek 4 days

Ascending trail to Tikhedunga

Beautiful sunrise and panaromic view from Poon Hill

Machhapuchre, Annapurnas and Dhaulagiri and Nilgiri Himal

Gurung settlement at Ghandruk village

Trekking
Tea House/Lodge

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