Ghorepani Poon hill trek
The Ghorepani poon hill trek (also known as the “Ghorepani / Poo Hill” trek) is one of the classic short treks in Annapurna Nepal. The short trekking route will go through the beautiful local village and the colorful forest of rhododendron. While we are on the small hill station of Poon hill, The best sunrise view over the white mountain Dhaulagiri, Nilgiri, Annapurna I, and Annapurna South is worth seeing.
the Ghorepani poon hill trek itinerary is done most often in 5 days on an easy way. reaching to Ghorepani in 2 days and returning down to Nayapul visa Tadapani and Ghanruk route in 3 days. But now we can take a short drive till Hile and from GHandruk to Pokhara so most of the trekkers do the trek in 3 or 4 days time frame.
We can also combine the Poon hill Ghorepani trek with another trekking route also to Jomsom Muktinath via Tatopani. There is a road also from Tatopani to Muktinath so can do in a 1-day trip. We can go to Choomoring and Jhinu hot spring routes also. on this Alternative route, we will visit the small town of Chhomorong and trek down to Jhinu hot spring. There is another natural option at the bank of Modi Khola river which is a short walk from Jhinu. from here we continue trek via the small Gunrun settlement of Landruk and make our night at Dhampus. The views of Mount Annapurna and Fishtail are very close up. Finally, we trek down to Phedi with the nice fields of Rice and vegetables and get back to Pokhara.
You will be having an adorable experience during these three days trek. The trail of poon hill also goes to some of the amazing villages like Ghorepani and Deurali. Our poon hill trek starts from Pokhara city and ends here this is the city of the lake and is very peaceful. There are different caves and historic places that you must visit in Pokhara.
Poon Hill Height
Poon Hill’s height lies at a lower altitude of 10475 ft, thus accomplishing this journey is not a big deal. However, the extraordinary view of the mountains from here is worth watching. The best part of there is very little or no little chance of catching altitude sickness. Another advantage is, being the shortest trek destination, this trek is on the top list of every traveler. When you walk from Ulleri village to Ghorepani, then you will feel the highest elevation difference.
Reaching Ulleri will take you to an altitude of 1500 m, and Ghorepani lies at an altitude of 2800 m. conquering approximately 1300 m is a challenging task. Point to be noted that this challenging task is advisable to those who want to adopt a challenge. More than that, Above the Himalayan Company, will provide you a feature of the customizable trip itinerary for your comfortable and happy trip.
Slow climbing around higher altitudes is advisable for you. I am sure that you would have the daring and exciting journey in Poon Hill Elevation that every travel enthusiastic person would love to do. This trek is marked as the shortest trek yet the beautiful one that is remembered throughout a lifetime. Talking about the effort needed to accomplish this trek, any person with a moderate level of physical fitness can go for this trek
Poon hill Short trek:
As mention above Poon hill, a short trek starts from Pokhara. On your first day of this trek, you will be trekking from Pokhara to Tikhedhunga. You can get a bus or any other vehicle to reach Tikhedhunga from Pokhara. The distance from these places is about 540 meters which are about 4 – 5 hours of hiking. This trail is filled with bamboo forests and waterfalls.
You will spend your first night of this trek at the hotel in Tikhedhunga. After that the very next day you will be trekking from Tikhedhunga to Ghorepani. Ghorepani is a beautiful village situated at an altitude of 2775 meters. The trekking distance of these places is 9.4 km. It takes about 5 – 6 hours to reach Ghorepani from Tikhedhunga.
You will be staying overnight at Ghorepani. On the next day of this short trek, you will have to trek Ghorepani to poon hill and Tadapani. The distance between Ghorepani and poon hill is very short.
For watching the sunrise you will have to wake up early in the morning and trek to poon hill. From there you will have a striking view of the sunrise and different mountains. After having lunch at Poon hill you will be moving to your next destination which is Tadapani. Tadapani is situated at an elevation of 2540 meters.
Enjoying the wonderful view of Deurali village along with mount Dhaulagiri and Annapurna you will reach Tadapani where you will be staying overnight. The next morning you will be trekking from Tadapani to Ghandruk and dive to Pokhara. Ghandruk is a beautiful place located at an altitude of 1940 km. and from Ghandruk you will be trekking to Nayapul. Tail to Nayapul is filled with mall hamlets, terraced rice fields, and subtropical forests.
Poon hill trek 4 days
Our 4 days Poon Hill Trek is the most beautiful short & easy trek within the Annapurna Sanctuary. This trek is perfect for all age groups hikers and those who want to experience the thrill of trekking in a short time. With its easy trek route, the Poon Hill trek can be easily done in 4 days.
During this short 4 days trek, One can get the experience of the magnificence of the Annapurna range up-close.
During your walking in the rice terraces and stone staircase trail enjoy spectacular scenery through charming villages, full of dense & colorful rhododendron forests. This region is inhabited by the locals of Gurung, Magar, and Thakalis people. You can get into their local culture, tradition, and lifestyle.
Moreover, you will also encounter fascinating natural treasures like waterfalls, hot springs, and rare species of birds & animals throughout the trek. This trek offers a great combination of both natural and cultural exposure.
Furthermore this, 4 Days Poon Hill short Trek will give you an amazing trekking experience in a short time. We will need 2 trekking permits for this route one is an Annapurna conservation permit and another is a TIMS card.
Ghorepani Poon hill trek 2023/2024
Our Poon hill trek 2023 and 2024 booking is open and you can book your trek for any dates. Most of our groups are small and tailored made. You can make your own trek on a private trip or join our small group. We operate from 2 people to 10 person group. If you are with your loved one or friends you can do the private trip. Poon hill trek 2023 and 2024 date is from Pokhara to Pokhara, we can make the trek itinerary 7 days from arrival to departure also. The 7 days trek includes meeting you in Kathmandu, hotel, and transfer to Pokhara. Our 4 days Poon hill trek is from Pokhara to Pokhara.
Poon hill trek Guide
Our Poon hill trek are the best to make your trip memorable and give s you the all insight information. However, the cost will be a little more while you do the package guide trek than an independent trek. If you want to explore new things by yourself then you can get a private guided trip. the guided bigger group trek might not be suitable for you as the guided trek takes away some part of the trek.
You may not be comfortable with the itinerary and you always have to stick with the group. So if you do in the private trek you can make your own pace and walk slowly and enjoy other most beautiful nature. Taking a guide will help you to find the place for accommodation, and things you need to carry for the trek. The guide will also help you to be familiar with the culture, food, and lifestyle.
The best thing about hiring a guide is if you have any kind of emergency in the trek they will help you. Hiring a guide is safe and you can get lots of information about the place. We will cover a total distance of about 32 miles (51 KM) in our 4 days Short Poon hill trek journey. The maximum height we will go on this journey is the elevation of 3210 meters. The average trekking distance each day is 4 to 6hours. As it goes below the height of 3500m so there is no worry about getting the Altitude Mountain Sickness (AMS).
While we will do the sunrise tour from Poon hill this day involves climbing uphill very early morning. Your guide will wake you up early in the morning and start 1-hour uphill hiking. You can better get the proper warm clothing and get some snickers and hot water.
Poon hill Trek start and end at Pokhara
We will start the Ghorepani Poon hill trek from Pokhara by picking you up from your hotel. Drive to Nayapul by private car journey for 1 hour 40 minutes. We will be trekking to Hile or Tikhedhunga the first night or we can continue till Ulleri. On the second day, We will trek to Ghorepani at 2874 meters. And, last day, we will reach Poon Hill in the early morning and return to Hill which is about a 4 -5 hour trek. And then finally with lots of memories and happiness, we will drive back to Pokhara.
Along with that, in the Poon hill trek, you will treat yourself to the most beautiful sceneries. And obviously one of the major attractions of this trek. After the Tadapani trekking, you will be visiting Ghandruk village. The little and naturally beautiful village offers you cultural as well as amazing scenic beauties. Such a peaceful lifestyle in a beautiful location will fill your heart with happiness and warmth.
In the Poon Hill trek, you will not only get to view various mountain ranges but you will also get to meet many new people. It is one of the tourist places in the city. And it will allow you to celebrate your trip with new people from different places.
After, Ghorepani Poon hill trek we will hike to Tadapani a small village in the Annapurna Himalaya. This is a common stop place for different treks in the Annapurna region. The means of Tadapani is far water in Nepali, Its name came as the water source was a long distance from the village. Different trekking trails meet point is Tadapani.
The Ghorepani-Poon hill trek is recognized as being the quickest and simplest hiking route in Nepal. It is located in the Annapurna area at an altitude of 3210 meters (10,532 feet). It provides breathtaking views of the Himalayas, including Dhampus Hill, Annapurna South (7,219 m), Hinchuli, Annapurna III, Machapuchare (6,993 m), Dhulariri II, and a number of other peaks.
The Ghorepani Poon Hill trek is renowned as the best short walk in the Himalayas due to its short duration (four to five days). The trails leading to the destination are also relatively easy in comparison to other Nepalese trekking destinations.
All ages may enjoy this hike, but families with young children will find it especially enjoyable. The Annapurna range, Dhaulagiri, Nilgiri, Tukuche, Varaha Shikhar, and Lamjung Himal are some of the mountains that can be seen from Ghorepani Poon Hill.
Furthermore, it is the ideal viewpoint for seeing the Dhaulagiri and Annapurna mountain ranges. The Poon Hill is found near the boundary of the Myagdi and Kaski districts of Nepal. The Viewpoint hill station is situated around 177 kilometers west of the capital city of Nepal, Kathmandu.
Ghorepani is easy trek in Annapurna
It will take a 35.9 km hike to get to Poon Hill, and it will take 4-5 days to complete. You need to go through the Annapurna Sanctuary, which lies in the heart of the Annapurna Conservation Area. Trekkers need to get an ACCAP Permit from Kathmandu in order to walk this route.
The majority of hikers go to Poon Hill solely to see the sunrise and sunset. Seeing such a lovely dawn over these breathtaking, snow-covered mountains will leave you with unforgettable memories.
This journey offers the Annapurna as a continuous backdrop, as well as passing through vibrant villages and rhododendron forests. When preparing for this trip, we took into consideration a number of aspects, which we will discuss in this post.
Even for experienced trekkers, this is a great introduction to the Himalayas, especially if time is short. Accommodation along this established route is very comfortable and the menus are not disappointing. And, of course, the mountains never fail to impress with their photogenic beauty!
Guide or porter
The hiring of a guide was the first crucial step. However, you can trek this path without a guide as it is well-maintained and simple to follow. There are many excellent places to eat and stay along the way. Even so, sometimes it’s necessary to ask for directions and information Going with a guide makes more sense, and it will be worth the extra cost.
If you have thought about booking a trip with an agency and choose to travel with a guide, that will be fantastic. If you prefer to hire a local who knows every route of the trek and has extensive experience, you can even find a freelance guide on the internet.
You won’t need to worry about anything other than your travel insurance; the guide will take care of the rest. Your guide will arrange for your hike permits, personal jeep transportation to and from Pokhara, cozy lodging with an attached bathroom, hot showers, and delicious meals. Before to the walk, he will go through the alternatives and route and agree on a flexible schedule to meet your needs.
Your guide will be highly attentive, knowledgeable, and entertaining—qualities that are essential. He will lead you when things don’t go as planned and you have to adapt to your surroundings.
A further advantage of hiring a local guide is that he will point out many fascinating places, objects, animals, and birds along the way.
If you’re lucky enough to get an experienced and knowledgeable guide who is fluent in English, you might learn a lot about the customs, religion, culture, cuisine, and way of life in the area.
Similar to that, you have the option of hiring a porter. If you want to save money, you can carry your own backpack. However, if you want to enjoy the trip and don’t want to carry the weight of your belongings, it is best to hire porters.
Additionally, if your bags are heavy and contain a lot of gear and other items, you can hire nearby porters. However, it is not very expensive to hire a potter here. You will just have to pay $20 to $25 per day, on average, for someone to carry up to 25 kilograms.
Accommodation for Ghorepani poon hill trek
On the journey, you’ll pass a lot of lodges and tea shops. The accommodation is provided in cozy lodges operated by local people. Each lodge includes a central common room that is heated and cozy with a big fire stove. The bedrooms often include two beds with mattresses, pillows, and blankets, and they are not heated.
Since this trip is not very difficult, a sleeping bag that is at least two or three seasons long should be sufficient.
Showers are often gas-powered in the lodges. They generally use sit-down flush toilets, while some lodges do contain squat toilets. If you pay extra, you will be given the option of staying in cozy guesthouses with clean beds and attached bathrooms that have hot water running all the time.
Even if there are different rates, one may take a break for drinks and meals while still having access to a clean bathroom. However, you must bring your own toilet paper.
The most important thing to remember while traveling with a camera is to bring as many spare batteries or battery packs as you can manage. Most hotels provide this free of charge. However, some do not have plugs in their rooms, so you must sit in open areas to charge your devices.
You must sit in the eating area and charge your gadgets at the same time. International roaming plans for mobile phones are the most common. Signal coverage from local Sims is poor, particularly in the region of this trek.
Food for Ghorepani poon hill trek
The lodges’ food is of exceptionally high quality and combines traditional Nepali cuisine with modern cooking techniques. In the lodges and stores, you can get anything from fresh pastries to beer and soft beverages. Additionally, there are several shops providing a variety of snacks, drinks, candies, and chocolate.
However, you are advised to get snacks from Kathmandu or Pokhara as they are a little more expensive than those found in the city.
The popular dish is rice with all the veggies (dal, Bhat, and Tarkari in Nepal). It is really nutritious and healthy. Although after some time, it might get boring. But you have more alternatives available, such as noodles, spaghetti, bread jam, eggs, fried rice, etc.
The most crucial thing to keep in mind is to drink water when hiking. It is advisable to bring your own and fill them along the journey because purchasing water bottles is more expensive.
Trekking Seasons
The best seasons for trekking are generally from March to May and from September to November, when there is little to no rain or snow. The weather is clearer and the temperatures are mild at this time. It is best to schedule your trek at the end of March since you will enjoy seeing the rhododendron flowers in full bloom. Even though it may rain occasionally without warning, one must accept that risk.
Trail and fitness
The maximum elevation is around 3200 meters, and getting there requires physical stamina. Nonetheless, the route itself is made up of a series of stairs that are alternated with short areas of Nepali flat. This journey requires a moderate level of fitness. You need to be prepared since the downward steps are hard on the knees and ankles.
Therefore, it is advised to start running or jogging every day for at least an hour, starting at least a week before the planned adventure. The third day, from Ghore Pani to Ghandruk, was actually the hardest for you to endure. Therefore, we would advise ending day 3 in Tadapani and traveling to Ghandruk on day 4 for an even more pleasurable trip to Ghorepani Poon Hill trek.
The Cost of the Trek
The cost of the Ghorepani trip varies and depends on the services you receive, how many people are in your group, the number of meals, and the mode of transportation. You should budget $60 to $70 per person each day for a complete trip arrangement. If you prefer to go on a trek, I advise choosing a respectable, well-established agency rather than going with a less expensive alternative with others that you have no idea about.
Permits and TIMS for the Poon Hill trek
You need to obtain permission and a TIMS card, just like for any other trek inside the Annapurna sanctuary. Both are available at the Pokhara tourist information center, which is located around 1.5 kilometers from Lakeside. The total cost will require nearly NPR 5000 ($43) for both a conservation area permit and a TIMS card. You can get it from the office at any time from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
You may extend your visa at the immigration office, which is located in the same building. You need a passport, insurance (no one wants to see it; they simply need the information to fill out the form), and a contact person in Nepal in order to obtain a TIMS card and permission (you can give your agency/hotel details). Other paperwork is not required.
Additional information for the trek
Despite the fact that you may walk the Ghorepani Poon Hill trek at any season, it is advised that you schedule your trip for March–April or September–October. The weather will be pleasant because there won’t be much snow or rain at this time.
The weather will be pleasant because there won’t be much snow or rain at this time. Although this trek is simple compared to others in Nepal, a map is nevertheless advised. Or you might use a map app like Maps.me, either online or offline, for trekking navigation. With the help of a map’s guiding lines, following a trail will be easy.
Compared to the Everest Base Camp hike, the guesthouses along the way provide a lot of facilities. It will be almost like a luxurious trip up Poon Hill. Actually, every tea house and lodge along the route has power, a hot water shower, and wi-fi. The interesting thing is that, unlike on some other hiking routes, they typically don’t even charge you extra for utilizing any of these amenities. The inability to wash, get online, or charge your electronics won’t be a problem, so relax.
There are other restaurants around where you may choose from a wide variety of menu options. In some of the places along the road, you can even find authentic cappuccino or espresso.
Compared to other treks, the costs for this one are lower overall. You will pay a cheap price for low-cost accommodation and food. You don’t need to put bulky clothing in your backpack. Trekking in the summer even makes you feel hot during the day and a little cold at night.
Ghorepani Poon Hill: Interesting facts
Do you know? Your Poon Hill trip and Annapurna Base Camp trek itineraries can be combined. Many hikers choose to merge these two well-traveled itineraries. This combo with the Annapurna base camp is ideal for you if you are not exhausted and want to explore the rest of the Annapurna region in Nepal.
You may hike the Poon Hill trip to Tadapani, after which you can join the ABC trek in Chhomrong. The trek will take you 8–9 days to accomplish.
Likewise, you may continue your journey by combining it with the Mardi Himal trek. To reach Landruk, a town across the river, you must complete the entire Poon Hill hike from Ghandruk to Landruk. Landruk is a small village on the side of the river. Proceed to the Mardi Himal trek from Landruk. This journey takes around a week to finish.
Ghorepani Poon Hill: Solo Trek
You might wonder when considering the Ghorepani Poon Hill trek, Can I travel solo? Is it possible to hike by yourself? Is the Poon Hill trip safe for solo travelers? Can I locate the food and lodging?
You might be afraid to go alone since you find it challenging to prepare and navigate independently. Perhaps you could be anxious to handle each issue or difficulty that arises along the path by yourself. If so, you don’t need to worry and may plan this trek without hesitation. It’s okay to prefer to hike solo or by yourself.
You can plan a solo trek since it’s more fascinating to figure out the route, make travel arrangements, carry your own luggage, etc. We know that some people like to unwind on their vacation by not making too many plans or thinking excessively. If this is the case, the Ghorepani Poon Hill hike is ideal for peace seekers and solo travelers.Along the journey, you will pass by lovely villages, areas of greenery, the sound of birds, and mountain ranges.
There won’t be any issues with food or lodging. On the path, there are a lot of tea houses and lodges where you may stay and have a rest. You won’t need to bother about making a reservation because you can find lodging in so many places while traveling.
Ghorepani Poon Hill is reliable, safe, and reasonably priced. The majority of hikers use the trail during the season, which gives you the feeling that you’re not alone.
However, I advise you to get some information before making this trek from the internet or another credible source or agency. By doing this, you’ll be aware of things like what to pack, how much money to spend, what to bring, or what permissions you’ll need. If you’re going on a solo trek, you should also get a map of the route for proper direction.