Trip Highlights
A short, easy trek famous for the sunrise view from Poon Hill over the Annapurna and Dhaulagiri ranges. This journey is designed to provide you with an immersive experience of the majestic Himalayan landscape, offering breathtaking views and cultural encounters that will remain etched in your memory forever. The trail winds through diverse terrain, from lush green forests to rugged high-altitude paths, allowing you to witness the raw beauty of nature up close. You will be accompanied by experienced guides who ensure your safety and comfort throughout the trip, while also sharing insights into the local traditions and geography. This journey is designed to provide you with an immersive experience of the majestic Himalayan landscape, offering breathtaking views and cultural encounters that will remain etched in your memory forever. The trail winds through diverse terrain, from lush green forests to rugged high-altitude paths, allowing you to witness the raw beauty of nature up close. You will be accompanied by experienced guides who ensure your safety and comfort throughout the trip, while also sharing insights into the local traditions and geography. This journey is designed to provide you with an immersive experience of the majestic Himalayan landscape, offering breathtaking views and cultural encounters that will remain etched in your memory forever. The trail winds through diverse terrain, from lush green forests to rugged high-altitude paths, allowing you to witness the raw beauty of nature up close. You will be accompanied by experienced guides who ensure your safety and comfort throughout the trip, while also sharing insights into the local traditions and geography.
At a Glance
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Duration 11 Days
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Transportation Vehicle
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Trip Grading Easy
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Max. Elevation 3210m
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Accommodation Teahouse
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Meals Full Board
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Best Season All Year
Highlights Point
- Poon Hill Sunrise
- Rhododendron Forests
- Easy Grade
- Panoramic Views
Trip Overview
Perfect for families and beginners. The trail passes through rhododendron forests and charming villages.
This journey is designed to provide you with an immersive experience of the majestic Himalayan landscape, offering breathtaking views and cultural encounters that will remain etched in your memory forever. The trail winds through diverse terrain, from lush green forests to rugged high-altitude paths, allowing you to witness the raw beauty of nature up close. You will be accompanied by experienced guides who ensure your safety and comfort throughout the trip, while also sharing insights into the local traditions and geography. This journey is designed to provide you with an immersive experience of the majestic Himalayan landscape, offering breathtaking views and cultural encounters that will remain etched in your memory forever. The trail winds through diverse terrain, from lush green forests to rugged high-altitude paths, allowing you to witness the raw beauty of nature up close. You will be accompanied by experienced guides who ensure your safety and comfort throughout the trip, while also sharing insights into the local traditions and geography. This journey is designed to provide you with an immersive experience of the majestic Himalayan landscape, offering breathtaking views and cultural encounters that will remain etched in your memory forever. The trail winds through diverse terrain, from lush green forests to rugged high-altitude paths, allowing you to witness the raw beauty of nature up close. You will be accompanied by experienced guides who ensure your safety and comfort throughout the trip, while also sharing insights into the local traditions and geography. This journey is designed to provide you with an immersive experience of the majestic Himalayan landscape, offering breathtaking views and cultural encounters that will remain etched in your memory forever. The trail winds through diverse terrain, from lush green forests to rugged high-altitude paths, allowing you to witness the raw beauty of nature up close. You will be accompanied by experienced guides who ensure your safety and comfort throughout the trip, while also sharing insights into the local traditions and geography.
Trip Itinerary
Departure from the different cities
Accommodation: hotel. Meals: free. Arrival in Kathmandu. Check-in at the hotel. Briefing by your guide. Rest, then dinner at your leisure.
Drive to Pokhara (approx. 7 hours). The road passes through scenic hills between the Terai lowlands and the Himalayan range. The second famous touristique city. From where we can see the Machhapuchhare (6997m), Annapurna III (7555m) and Annapurna IV (7525m) are reflected at Phewa lake. Overnight at hotel (BB).
We take direct bus up to Birethanti . The first day of walk. We Start the trek along the Bhurung Khola. We pass by Hele and Tikedhunga where we can see lots of cultivation of rice. After passing through such few villages we arrive at Ulleri (1960m) where we spend the night. Nice village on the top from where we can see the views that we passed. The village with some lodges and local houses. Breakfast, lunch and dinner are included. Walking time: 4h30 to 5h Accommodation : in lodge Height difference:+1100m/-150m
t's very beautiful day to walk with long and steep climb by stone stairs through the some villages and forest of rhododendron (the national flower of Nepal). We cross lots of tourists on the way as it's very famous and easy trekking route. We can do lots of trek aroud Gorepani (2860m) where we pass our night. In spring, the rhododendrons (sometimes 15m high) are in flower. Around Gorepani there are some famous newly opened route. Gorepani is like a small villages with lodges only. They shettled one village for toursit as there is Poon Hill (3200m), from where we can see sunrise early in the morning. Breakfast, lunch and dinner are included. Walking time: 4h to 4h30 Accommodation : in lodge Height difference:+1050m/-120m
The specail day of this trek. The first summit of more than 3000m height. We climb at early in the morning to Poon Hill (3210m) which is know as view tower point. We appreciate the panorama on a clear day from the summit: Dhaulagiri (8167m) and it's range, The entire range of Annapurnas, one of the most beautiful mountain Machhapuchre. Return back to Ghorepani to have breakfast, then walk through the rhododendron forest to Tadapani (2630m) which is souranded by forest. Nice view point of Annapurna south(7219m) and Hiunchuli (6,441 m). Breakfast, lunch and dinner are included. Walking time: 6h Accommodation : in lodge Height difference:+860m/-1045m
Today, the last day of the hike. We descends towards one big and famous Gurung ethic village of Nepal. It's easy walk during which you cross oak and rhododendron forests to Ghandruk. This Gurung village is very pleasant, beautiful and we can observe magnificent views of the mountains and the panorama extends as far as Annapurna III (7555m). The party time with the staffs of the trek. There are museum to visit. We can see lots of people. Breakfast, lunch and dinner included. Walking time: 3h30 Accommodation: in lodge Height difference: +50m/-690 m
After breakfast, we descends around 15 minutes of walk and we take our vehicle for Pokhara, the country's second city, located on the banks of Lake Phewa and at the foot of the Annapurna massif. Breakfast, lunch included. Around 3/4 hours of vehicle. Accommodation: In Hotel
We take a flight to Kathmandu. Better to take before 10 am. We can arrive early and visit Kathmandu city. Free time Breakfast included. Accommodation: In hotel
light back to the destination. Breakfast included.
Arrival at the destination .
Note:
If you have a private group and prefer a personalized experience, we can organize a custom trip tailored to your requirements and group size, running it any day you choose.
Plan a Private TripIncluded in Trip
- Accommodation in the mountains (dinner, breakfast and lunch)
- 3 nights city accommodation (Kathmandu) with breakfast.
- All transportation, including airport pickup and drop-off. Kathamandu-Birethanti, Ghandruk-Pokhara and tourist bus from Pokhara - Kathmandu.
- Trekking permit in the national park and TIMS Card
- guide, assistants guides (1 assis. for 4 guests), Porters (1 porter for 2 customers)
- First aid medical kit (Your guide will carry the medical kit but we also advise you to bring it for your own use)
- All government and local taxes
- Nepali staff's insurance
Excluded in Trip
- Nepal entry visa at immigration at Tribhuwan International Airport (TIA) (approximately 50 USD) per person per month (For this trek 15 days of visa is enough)
- Location of trekking equipment such as sleeping bags, down jackets, trekking poles, etc.
- Shower, Wi-Fi, cell phone pill charging and device
- Unexpected costs due to health, flight cancellation, weather conditions, etc.
- All kinds of drinks and snacks
- Tips for the guide and porter after the trek.
- Tips for the guide and porter after the trek.
- insurance
Ghorepani Poon Hill Trek Equipment
Below is a recommended list of gear and equipment for Ghorepani Poon Hill Trek – 11 Days. Most items can be purchased or rented in Kathmandu.
General
- Four season (Zero degree) sleeping bag (we have rental available for an additional 10 dollars per day)
- Puffy down jacket
- Day pack (35-45 litre recommended) with rain cover
- Sleeping bag liner
- Airline tickets
Lower Body
- Hiking pants (2)
- Comfortable pants for inside the tea house
- Water proof, wind proof shell
- Hiking shorts
- Inner thermal
- Technical fabric underwear
- Sports bras
- Sleeping clothes
Upper Body
- Knitted hat
- Head lamp
- Sunglasses
- Technical fabric base layer (light for warmer months, heavy for colder months)
- Fabric short (2) and long sleeve (2) shirts
- Water & wind proof shell
- Fleece jacket or pullover
- Wool or technical fabric liner gloves
- Hard shell outer gloves
Footwear
- Wool or technical fabric warm socks
- Hiking socks
- Trekking boots
- Micro spikes
- Casual shoes
- Gaiters
Accessories
- Passport
- Extra copies of passport sized photos
- Reusable water bottle
- Toiletry kit
- Water purification tablets or uv water purifier
- Towel
- Toilet paper (2 rolls)
- High protein snacks (such as protein bars or nuts)
- Trekking poles
Trip FAQ's
No, it is suitable for all ages.