This made you happy, the magnificent Himalayan panorama during the sunrise from Poon Hill
Just smile and happiness, beautiful faces and beautiful Mt. Dhaulagiri
Rhododendron forest, if you trek to the Poon Hill during spring time (April to May), if you enjoy this view

Ghorepani Poon hill trek

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Ghorepani Poon Hill trek is an absolute panoramic view trekking in Nepal for 5 days. One of the short, easy & alluring hiking holidays for beginner to experienced trekkers.,Ghorepani Poon hill trek,Easy Trek,5 days Ghorepani Poon Hill trek!,Published: 2022-01-18,Last Updated: 2022-01-18,https://www.himalayanmentor.com/ghorepani-poon-hill-trekking.html, Ghorepani Poon hill trek 795 USD In stock Jan 06, 2040 Easy Trek
  • Duration: 10 Days
  • Difficulty: Moderate
  • Tour Type: Private Guided Trek
  • Max altitude: 3210m
  • Transportation: Land & Air
  • Best Time: Sep. - Dec. & Feb. - Jun.

An absolute wonder of nature, Ghorepani Poon Hill trek one of the best trekking trial among the short treks in Nepal. Crystal clear Himalayan panoramic view, blooming rhododendron forest (during Spring), easy walking trails, unique culture of local people, the trek to Poon Hill might be your bucket-list trekking holiday. Actually, this is not trekking which makes an adventurous journey; it is normal walking holiday trip in the foothills of the Annapurnas with an alluring Himalayan views. The views you can see from Poon Hill is surely one of the best Himalayan views in the world that's why people called it Annapurna sunrise view hiking for 5 days – and remember, this trek can be done for whole year. This is a panoramic hiking holidays for beginner to experienced trekkers.

The trekking to Poon hill is a short trekking to the Annapurna which is popular for immense views for Mt. Dhaulagiri range. The trip starts from beautiful lake city Pokhara – Nayapul (Trek starting point) and in a couple of days you will be at the destination of the trip (Poon Hill).  Throughout the trail you will cross Thikhedhunga (1,540m), Ghorepani (2,870 m.) and beautiful Machhapuchhre and Annapurna Himalaya Range. After viewing the Annapurna panorama from Poon hill we will trek back to the Tadapani (2,600m) and Ghandruk (2,012m) villages. This hiking will finish at Birethanti. Beside the Annapurna Himalayas panorama, the trek offers to observe typical Gurung culture as we will cross few Gurung villages on the trail and beautiful rhododendron forests.  Normally the trip is organized for 10 days for your luxury trekking because it originally starts from Kathmandu. But if you want to finish it within 7 days, it is also possible.

After the trip some people want to enjoy their holiday in Chitwan National park which is famous for wildlife tour and tourism in Nepal.  It is about a 5 hour drive to get Chitwan from Pokhara. Couple of day’s trip to Chitwan will be appropriate for you. You will see numbers of wild animals including one horned rhinos, crocodiles, deer, peacocks, leopards, various species for birds and butterflies, and if you are lucky enough, you will get a chance to have an encounter with Royal Bengal tiger on your elephant back riding trip.

Highlights of Ghorepani Poon Hill trek

  • Enjoy the best Panorama of Mt. Annapurna, Dhaulagiri, Machhapuchhre, Hiunchuli,
  • Nilgiri and Mardi from Poon Hill
  • Walk through the popular stone stairs of Ulleri village
  • Enjoy the beautiful forest of rhododendron
  • Explore the Gurung museum at Ghandruk
  • Private guided trek, walk on your pace and take breaks when need
  • Observe the culture of Magar and Gurung communities
  • Feel the nature and it’s beauty throughout the trek

Altitude chart for Ghorepani Poon hill trekking

Altitude chart for Ghorepani Poon hill trekking

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Trip Itinerary

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Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu airport Nepal.

Up on arrival meet our office representative at airport and transfer to hotel/ after refreshing complete the official formalities/ briefing about the preparation and rest of the day free for your own leisure.

  • Accommodation: Hotel
  • Meals: None
  • Overnight at: Kathmandu
  • Maximum Elevation: 1400m.
Day 02: Full day guided sightseeing around Kathmandu city

Historical Durbar Square area, Pasupatinath Temple, Boudhanath Stupa & Swyambhunath Stupa which will take you to visit Nepal’s most popular attractions.

  • Accommodation: Hotel
  • Meals: Breakfast
  • Overnight at: Kathmandu
  • Maximum Elevation: 1400m.
Day 03: Fly or Drive from Katmandu to Pokhara

Approximately (7-8 hrs.) by bus or fly to Pokhara (25 mins.) and transfer to hotel. In Pokhara you will have free for personal activities- you may simply rest or go for visiting Lake Side down town market etc. Pokhara is main gateway city for Annapurna region trek and other mid west areas.

  • Accommodation: Hotel
  • Meals: Breakfast
  • Overnight at: Pokhara
  • Maximum Elevation: 820m.
Day 04: Drive up to Tikhedhunga (1540m, 2 to 2 1/2 hrs) and trek to Ulleri (1960 m.).

Further of Nayapul the off road leads to Tikhedhunga and then trekking trail smoothly goes climb up following river bank and after finally reach at the Ulleri village for overnight halt.

  • Accommodation: Local Lodge
  • Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
  • Overnight at: Ulleri
  • Maximum Elevation: 1960m.
Day 05: Trek Ulleri (1960m) to Ghorepani (2850m, 5-6 hrs)

Today first the trail ascends many steps of Ulleri hill top village and it follows up to Banthanti lunch stop. After lunch break you will be walking through the mossy jungle up and down trail up to Ghorepani fanal stop. Along the route you will be stopped for sort drinking break at Nangthanti tea shop.

  • Accommodation: Local Lodge
  • Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
  • Overnight at: Ghorepani
  • Maximum Elevation: 2870m.
Day 06: Early morning climb up Poon Hill (3210m, 1-1:30 hrs) -Tadapani (2600m, 5-6 hrs)

Poon Hill is best point for sunrise with magnificent snow capped mountain views and trek to Tadapani (2600m, 5-6 hrs). From Poon Hill top you will enjoy views of majestic mountains (Fish Tail) (6993m), Tukuche Peak (6920m), Nilgiri (6940m), Hiunchuli (6441m), Annapurna South (7219m), Giant Dhaulagiri (8167 m) and many more. After superb visit of Poon Hill back to lodge have breakfast and join for the day hike.

  • Accommodation: Local Lodge
  • Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
  • Overnight at: Tadapani
  • Maximum Elevation: 3210m.
Day 07: Trek Tadapani (2600m) to Ghandruk (2012m, 4-5 hrs)

Today’s hiking journey will be easy walk following gentle descent through the deep forest up to Ghanduk village. Ghandruk is nice village to hang around, main habitants of Gurung ethnical groups and they are popular Gurkha soldier family.

  • Accommodation: Local Lodge
  • Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
  • Overnight at: Ghandruk
  • Maximum Elevation: 2012m.
Day 08: Trek to Birethanti & drive to Pokhara (820 m)

All the way follows gradual descent to final town of Birethanti. You will pass many cultural hamlets and their hill terraced traditional farmland. From Birethanti, you will be picked up by transport and driven to Pokhara.

  • Accommodation: Hotel
  • Meals: Breakfast & Lunch
  • Overnight at: Pokhara
  • Maximum Elevation: 820m.
Day 09: Drive or fly from Pokhara to Katmandu

It is approximately (7-8 hrs.) by bus or fly to Kathmandu 30 min by STOL flight as you wish to have in your package, transfer to hotel, late noon shopping souvenirs around market and typical Nepali dinner party with culture show.

  • Accommodation: Hotel
  • Meals: Breakfast & Dinner
  • Overnight at: Kathmandu
  • Maximum Elevation: 1400m.
Day 10: Final Departure

Transfer to airport for International departure!

  • Accommodation: None
  • Meals: Breakfast
  • Overnight at: -
  • Maximum Elevation: 1400m.
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Inclusion in the Package

Included

  • Airport transfers - pick up and drop upon arrival and departure
  • Full board basis on the way of trekking- Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner -3 meals per day and overnight accommodation at tea house lodge.
  • Transportation- to and from starting and ending point (chartered car, taxi, jeep, van or bus depends on group size).
  • Necessary trekking permit, conservation and TIMS fee.
  • Supporting staffs (trekking guide and porter), as well as their necessary insurance, and accommodation meals allowance and salary
  • 3- Nights accommodation in Kathmandu and 2-nights Pokhara in BB basis before and after the trek.
  • Sightseeing Tour as per above program, inclusive of all entry permits, tour guide and transportation
  • Domestic airfare, airport tax, overland bus fare for (Kathmandu- Pokhara – Kathmandu) before and after the trek as you wish to have in your package.
  • Wildness First aid kit pack for the trekking.
  • Official charge, VAT-Tax

Excluded

  • Hotel in Kathmandu and Pokhara extra days stay.
  • Food (Lunch & Dinner) before and after the trip in Kathmandu and Pokhara.
  • Personal expenses such as laundry, telephone calls, alcoholic beverages, bottled drinks (including cold drinks and mineral/hot water/ hot drinks/shower tea-coffee, chocolate hot drinks), tips for the guide, porter & other staffs etc ( it is not mandatory but expected).
  • Travel insurance and emergency evacuation cost.
  • Additional costs- extra days stay, incase of flight cancellation due to the natural calamities, bad weather forecast and other unforeseen circumstances
  • Personal trekking gear for the trek.

Availability

This trip is a private guided one and can be arranged on your requested date. The group size for this trip is one to above.

Useful Information

Best Part of Poon Hill trek

Total Himalayan cultural experience and breathtaking views from Poon Hill. Poon Hill atop offers Outstanding views of snowcapped mountains- Annapurna and Dhaulagiri and Manaslu Himalayan ranges. Some of the most beautiful peaks Fishtail (6993m), Annapurna South (7219m), Himchuli(6441m), Nilgiri (6940m), Annapurna I (8091m), giant Dhaulagiri (8167m) and many more. The spring season would be great because of the rhododendrons bloom in the jungle. Trekkers can enjoy snow to play in winter months and until early spring season. Together typical local culture of Gurung, Magar and other ethnical groups and their traditional hill terraced farmland.

Consideration on Ghorepani Poon hill trek

Proposed itinerary of Poon hill trek is just an outline guide and standard model of package basis given here provided by Himalayan Mentor (P) Ltd. The entire trip package can be customized according to your specific requirements and services standard as you wish to have for your holiday. Generally in fact an adventure trip package of this type sometime affected by unforeseen circumstances like bad weather forecast, flight delay and multitude of other factors which are beyond our control can result in a change of original itinerary.

However, it is very rare case that the original itinerary would be considerably altered, so if alterations are needed the trip leader or guide (person in charge) will make a decision what is the best alternative, taking into consideration the best interests of the whole group. Where as if a change does arise, we do everything we can to reduce its effect, but we cannot be liable for the results of changes or delays affected your original schedule.

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