Ghorepani Poon Hill Trek cost

All of us have heard about the majestic snowcapped Himalayas, isn’t it? Ever thought of traversing and exploring the Himalayas? Well, if it’s your first time trekking and you don’t want to opt for a full-fledged trek at high elevations, we have the perfect package for you! A relatively easy and altitude free trek, the Ghorepani Poonhill trek is definitely unmissable among trekkers. Experience coming face to face with the mountains and the mountains being sun-kissed as the sun rises. Also, get a chance to enlighten yourselves with the awe-inspiring local culture and the humble peoples’ lifestyles.

The lively Lake city of Pokhara is where we will be starting the trek. Ghandruk and Ghorepani, two of the many villages we’ll be crossing are the largest settlements of the Gurung people who are extremely welcoming and down to earth. Through irregular bumpy roads, steep trails, rhododendron forests, and aesthetic terrace farms, we eventually get to the highlight of our trip which is the spectacular and stunning sunrise at Poon Hill.

Destination Unlimited would like to recommend you to venture on this trek all through the year except the monsoon, as this region faces extremely high rainfall during monsoon. Compelled to bring along your children or elderly people? Well, we assure you that the trek is not at all grueling and demanding, rather it is going to rejuvenate and relax you. So, without hesitation, bring along your entire family! With our experienced team, we guarantee that you get what you’ve paid for. Moreover, this trek will definitely be a wonderful memory.

Best time to do Poon hill trek

The best time to trek to Poon Hill in Nepal is generally during the spring (March to May) and autumn (September to November) seasons. During these times, the weather is usually clear with stable conditions, making for excellent trekking conditions and stunning views of the Himalayas. Spring brings blooming rhododendrons and lush vegetation, while autumn offers crisp, clear skies and mild temperatures. However, be prepared for crowds during these peak seasons, especially in autumn. Trekking during the monsoon season (June to August) is not recommended due to heavy rainfall and slippery trails, while winter (December to February) can bring cold temperatures and occasional snowfall, making trekking more challenging.

Why with us

Safety: Local guides are familiar with the terrain, weather patterns, and potential hazards along the trekking routes. They can help ensure your safety by providing guidance, navigating tricky sections, and responding to emergencies.

Cultural Experience: Trekking with a local guide provides an opportunity to learn about the culture, customs, and traditions of the communities you pass through. Guides can offer insights into local life, history, and practices, enriching your overall experience.

Logistical Support: Trekking agencies can arrange transportation, permits, accommodation, and meals, saving you time and hassle. They can also adapt the itinerary to suit your preferences and fitness level, ensuring a more enjoyable trekking experience.

Environmental Awareness: Local trekking agency often have a deep connection to the land and are committed to preserving the natural environment. They can educate trekkers about responsible trekking practices, such as waste management and respecting wildlife habitats.

Supporting the Local Economy: By using local agent, you contribute directly to the livelihoods of people in rural communities. This helps support sustainable tourism development and economic empowerment in remote areas.

Trip Highlights of Ghorepani Poon Hill Trek cost

The Ghorepani Poon Hill trek is renowned for its breathtaking scenery, rich cultural experiences, and unique highlights. Here are some of the key highlights of the trek:

Panoramic Mountain Views: One of the main attractions of the Ghorepani Poon Hill trek is the stunning panoramic views of the Annapurna and Dhaulagiri mountain ranges. The sunrise from Poon Hill (3,210 meters) is particularly spectacular, offering unobstructed vistas of snow-capped peaks bathed in golden light.
Rhododendron Forests: The trek passes through lush rhododendron forests, especially vibrant during the spring season (March to May) when the flowers are in full bloom. The sight of these colorful blooms against the backdrop of towering mountains is truly magical.
Cultural Immersion: Along the trail, trekkers have the opportunity to immerse themselves in the local culture of the Gurung and Magar ethnic communities. Traditional villages like Ghorepani and Ghandruk offer insights into the traditional way of life, with opportunities to interact with locals and learn about their customs and traditions.
Charming Teahouse Accommodations: The trek route is dotted with charming teahouses or guesthouses, providing comfortable accommodation and hearty meals for trekkers. Staying in these teahouses offers a chance to experience Nepali hospitality firsthand and connect with fellow trekkers from around the world.
Natural Hot Springs: After a long day of trekking, a soothing soak in natural hot springs is a welcome treat. The nearby village of Jhinu Danda boasts natural hot springs where trekkers can relax tired muscles and enjoy the therapeutic benefits of the warm water.
Diverse Landscapes: From lush forests and terraced fields to rugged mountain terrain, the Ghorepani Poon Hill trek offers a diverse range of landscapes to explore. Each day brings new scenery and terrain, keeping the trekking experience exciting and varied.
Opportunities for Photography: With its jaw-dropping vistas and photogenic landscapes, the Ghorepani Poon Hill trek is a paradise for photographers. From capturing sunrise over the Himalayas to candid shots of local life, there are endless opportunities to capture memorable moments on camera.

These highlights, combined with the sense of achievement that comes from completing the trek, make the Ghorepani Poon Hill trek a truly unforgettable adventure.

Outline Itinerary:

Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu
Day 02: Kathmandu to Pokhara 850m 6 hour by Drive or flight 30 minutes.
Day 03: Pokhara to Nayapul drive then trek to Tikhedhunga. Overnight at Tikhedhunga.
Day 04: Tikhedhunga- Ulleri - walking through peace Jungle to Ghorepani 2845m/5-6 hrs
Day 05: Ghorepani - Poonhill(3210m) - Tadapani 2655m/6-7hours.
Day 06: Tadapani - Bhaesi Kharka to Gurung Village Ghandruk 1940m/3-4hours.
Day 07: Ghandruk - Birethanti - Nayapul to Pokhara 850m/5-6hours.
Day 08: Pokhara free and easy day
Day 09: Pokhara to Kathmandu by drive or flight.
Day 10: Departure or extend the trip.

Detail Itinerary

Day 01 :Arrival in Kathmandu After you wind up at the infamous, Tribhuvan International airport, we will be waiting to greet and escort you to the hotel. Please do not worry about anything, as our team will take the trouble for here on.
Day 02 :Kathmandu to Pokhara 850m 6 hour by Drive or flight 30 minutes. We start our adventure, either, with a 6 hour long(202km) picturesque drive to Pokhara. Another option is to flight a 30-35-minute mountain flight with stunning up-close views of the Annapurna Himalayan Range. We’ll end the day at Pokhara itself. Over night at Pokhara
Note: If we Take morning flight we can save one day it means arrive Pokhara airport and straight to start trekking same day.
Day 03 :Pokhara to Nayapul drive then trek to Tikhedhunga. Overnight at Tikhedhunga. The trek officially begins with a 2-hour some areas bumpy drive to Nayapul. Tighten your shoelaces as we begin the trek to Ulleri. After trekking through various trails and villages for 3-4 hours, we get to Tikhedhunga. An additional 2 hours and we will get to Ulleri, which will be our stop for the day. Over night at Ulleri, if we tired or anything even we can stay in Tikhedhunga. We are flexible with it.
Day 04 :Tikhedhunga- Ulleri - walking through peace Jungle to Ghorepani 2845m/5-6 hrs Early in the morning, we proceed with our trek through calm trails, suspension bridges with the spectacular views of Machhapuchhre surrounding us. As we slowly advance tough, we get to Ghorepani. To your astonishment, Ghorepani is filled with quite the facilities like the German Bakery, internet cafes and cute restaurants. Explore the delightful place, where we will spend the night. Over night at Guest house.
Day 05 :Ghorepani - Poonhill(3210m) - Tadapani 2655m/6-7hours. Gear up as today is the day of the significant feature of our excursion. We wake up before first light and advance toward the radiant Poonhill. As the sun rises slowly kissing the mountains and bringing the light of the day, it will definitely be quite a show. After the show is over, we have some breakfast and advance towards Tadapani, where we will spend the night. .
Day 06 :Tadapani - Bhaesi Kharka to Gurung Village Ghandruk 1940m/3-4hours. Another day, another long trek. Today, the destination is the burgeoning village of Ghandruk. After a short trek of 4 hours, we will get to Ghandruk. A blossoming village in the Annapurna, Ghandruk definitely has a lot to offer.
Day 07 :Ghandruk - Birethanti - Nayapul to Pokhara 850m/5-6hours. We say goodbye to Ghandruk today. As we plunge down the trails of Ghandruk and past tea houses to Pokhara. Early in the morning, we start the last day of our trek through paved trails and calm forests which will eventually land us in the Birethanti and then to Nayapul. From here, we will take a private vehicle and end the trek with an around 30-minute drive to Pokhara.

Note: If you dont wanna walk back can take drive to Pokhara via Nayapul.
Day 08 :Pokhara free and easy day Get relax and enjoy the scenic beauty Pokhara provides. You can go for a Pokhara Lakeside tour, join some marvelous music or treat yourself to some tasty food. We can arrange you Paragliding, Zip Flyer or Boating in the city itself. Can plan for sightseeing etc. Over night at Hotel in Pokhara.
Day 09 :Pokhara to Kathmandu by drive or flight. Time to retrace our way back to Kathmandu, with a 6-hour serene drive on the highway. If you like, we can also board a 30-35 minute flight to Kathmandu. We’ll end the day and the adventure with a farewell dinner to commend the great and successful trek.
Day 10 :Departure or extend the trip. Time to say goodbye to Nepal and all the amazing adventures. We will drop you at the airport and we hope you have a safe flight. We hope our services were great and worth it. Alternatively, you can join other trips and the short tour.

Cost Includes

Airport pick-up and drop-off private transfer
Drop to Nayapul and Pick up from Nayapul by Private Van
Hotel in Pokhara and Kathmandu. Category 2-3 star
Farewell Dinner by Company
Trekking Accommodation, Twin Sharing in Basic Tea-house
English-speaking guides/ Who has excellent knowledge.
Porters for 2 guest one porter
All meals( Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner) with tea and coffee
Fresh Fruits after dinner every evening.
Transportation to and from the trail head
All necessary documents and permits for trekking
Trekking equipment including sleeping bags
Staff insurance, medication and equipment
All Govt. and Local Taxes, First Aid Kit
Trekking Certificate by Destination Unlimited.

Cost Excludes

International airfares, Kathmandu sightseeing and entrance fees
Domestic flights
Travel/trekking insurance/ Nepal entry visa fees
Mountain rescue charges or insurance
Bottled drinks on trek (cold and alcoholic) and hot drinks
Lunches and dinners in Kathmandu and Pokhara
Additional food or drink on trek in addition to three standard meals
Personal expenses, Emergency Expenses, road blocked, snakes, desert.etc
Which is not mention in email
Tips(Tipping is recommended)

Rated 5/5 based on 6 reviews

Sunder
IndiaPublished: Saturday, June 08, 2019

Humble, efficient, flexible, knowledgeable

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Destination Unlimited was a God send when we were anxious about finding the right agent, given all the stories we heard about dubious agents in Nepal. Ashok was super responsive in helping us plan the trip, highly flexible as our plans evolved, including last minute changes they required us to change the trek. His staff including both the guides (Ganga and Ambhir) and the porters were extremely helpful and took care of us all along. This is very important in Nepal when you are on a trek because the hotels have an interesting model where your guide essentially serves you during lunch or dinner, or if you need any other help during your stay. We were two families with a kid each - do having two guides was extremely helpful because at least one of them needed support during the trek. Highly recommend Destination Unlimited.
Ms. Emily Choi
United StatesPublished: Wednesday, May 08, 2019

Excellent all around

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I can't speak highly enough of our experience with Ashok/Destination Unlimited. Ashok was always prompt in his responses and helped us arrange everything from airport transfer (even though my friend and I arrived and departed at different times and dates since we live in different parts of the world!) to paragliding in Pokhara. Ashok goes above and beyond his duty as tour operator and even offered to have his wife help me buy a saree for my friend's wedding. We also loved our trekking guide and porter Hari and Rosan. This was overall an excellent experience and we would love to come back for another trek and will definitely use Destination Unlimited again!
Kai Kai
MalaysiaPublished: Wednesday, May 30, 2018

Best trekking ever

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Extremely helpful from Ashok and flexible tour guide Ganga. Really did a good job bring us joy and fun, did a 5 days Poon hill trekking, it was not so easy but we made it at last. Everything is arrange properly and meals are flexible for us to choose, of course we can’t expect good in the mountain but all meals are beyond acceptability ! Thanks for your hospitality, hope to see them again in future...
Toubi H
MalaysiaPublished: Wednesday, May 30, 2018

5 star service

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We went to Poon Hill trekking, the guide is friendly and very responsible, the guide take very good care of us. Recommend.
Brenda Chua
MalaysiaPublished: Wednesday, May 02, 2018

5 days trek to Poonhill

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Excellent services @destinationunlimitedtreks&expeditions. Perfect & well organised by Ashok, Director of this company and Truly thank you to Dev & Lai Yun, a very professional tour guide that caring of us in attentively all the way and also those porters with their kind effort. Highly recommended this trekking agency to everyone. They are not just giving everyone a very good experience of trekking but also giving us lots of fun and memories. Can’t wait and Will be back soon to conquer Gyoko ri.
Chek Ping K
MalaysiaPublished: Saturday, April 21, 2018

Poon Hill with friends n family

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Excellent services that make us feel like in a big family that are always well being taken care of. We really appreciated the caring n carefulness especially when some of our members were not feeling well.

What is the Ghorepani Poon Hill trek?
- The Ghorepani Poon Hill trek is a popular trekking route in the Annapurna region of Nepal. It's known for its stunning mountain scenery, including panoramic views of the Annapurna and Dhaulagiri mountain ranges.
How long does the trek take?
- The trek typically takes around 4-5 days, depending on your starting point and pace. Some people extend it to 6-7 days by adding side trips or taking a more leisurely pace.
What is the best time to do the Ghorepani Poon Hill trek?
- The best time to trek is during the spring (March to May) and autumn (September to November) seasons when the weather is generally clear and stable, offering the best views of the mountains.
What is the level of difficulty for the trek?
- The Ghorepani Poon Hill trek is considered to be moderately difficult. While it's not extremely strenuous, there are some steep uphill climbs and rough terrain. However, it's suitable for most people with a reasonable level of fitness.
Do I need a guide or porter?
- It's not mandatory to hire a guide or porter for the Ghorepani Poon Hill trek, as the trail is well-marked and there are teahouses along the way. However, many trekkers opt to hire a guide for navigation, cultural insights, and safety, while porters can help lighten your load.
What permits do I need?
- You'll need two permits for the trek: the Annapurna Conservation Area Permit (ACAP) and the Trekkers' Information Management System (TIMS) card. These can be obtained in Kathmandu or Pokhara.
What should I pack?
- Essential items include sturdy hiking boots, warm clothing (layers are key), a good quality sleeping bag, sunscreen, sunglasses, a hat, a refillable water bottle, and basic first aid supplies. It's also recommended to bring trekking poles and a headlamp.
Are there ATM facilities along the trek?
- ATM facilities are limited along the trekking route, so it's advisable to carry enough Nepalese currency (rupees) for your entire trek. Some teahouses may accept card payments, but it's always best to have cash on hand.
What are the accommodations like?
- Accommodations along the Ghorepani Poon Hill trek consist mainly of teahouses or guesthouses. These are basic but comfortable, offering simple rooms with shared bathrooms. Meals are typically provided in the teahouses and include a variety of Nepali and Western dishes.
Is altitude sickness a concern on this trek?
- Altitude sickness can be a concern, especially at higher elevations such as Poon Hill (3,210 meters). It's important to acclimatize properly, stay hydrated, and ascend gradually to minimize the risk. If you experience symptoms of altitude sickness, descend to a lower altitude immediately.