Overview
Ghorepani Poon Hill Trekking is one of the most accessible sunrise and sunset views in the Himalayas. This trek also provides every quintessential element of the Nepal trekking experience. Enjoy the marvelous, panoramic scenery of the Himalayas. Experience culturally rich ethnic villages. Discover the diverse flora and fauna. These elements combined make this trekking destination one of the most popular trekking destinations. Ghorepani Poon Hill Trekking Route is suitable for the adventure seekers who want to experience the real Nepal. yet only have a short time or want to remain at lower altitudes. Get a taste of it all in a short time with the Ghorepani Poon Hill Trekking.
Ghorepani Poon Hill Trekking provides you with one of the most beautiful beginnings you can ever experience. The beauty continues to the end of the trail. Trekking along the favorable, low elevation landscape, trekkers pass through dense forest adorned by rhododendron, orchids and magnolia. Then we will awake before dawn and trek to the famed Poon Hill. It is here where we will enjoy a spectacular sunrise – the highlight of the trek. Trekkers set themselves on the hilltop armed with cameras as they wait to capture the beautiful moment of the rising sun. The sun slowly rises up the horizon; the silhouette of mountains coming into view. Next, the crevasses of hills show their curves. Then the outlines of valleys and houses and finally the sun rises over the Annapurna range, Dhaulagiri range, Manaslu massifs and the sacred Fishtail Mountain.We shall head for another famous Gurung village of Ghandruk marking the end of our trekking experience in this region. Famous for uniquely arranged houses, warm hospitality, peculiar cultural traditions and magnificent views of the Himalayas. Furthermore, Ghandruk is home to a museum preserving the authentic cultural and traditional heritages.
Ghorepani Poon Hill trekking leads the trekkers into the Annapurna conservation area project(ACAP). This area boasts villages with ancient and cultural significance as well as some of the most breathtaking scenery in the entire region. Being a low altitude trek, trekkers need to have normal physical fitness and endurance to trek for 3-4 hours a day in average in the hilly terrain. Join the team of Nepal Trekking Planner to experience the professional, quality service; experienced and qualified guides; carefully designed itineraries and customized service as per your needs. Ghorepani Poon Hill Trekking can be done any time of the year but March to May and September to December remains the best times to go.
- Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu (1350m/4430ft )
- Day 02: Full day in Kathmandu with city tours
- Day 03: Kathmandu-Pokhara (820m/2690ft) about 7 hrs drive
- Day 04: Pokhara – Nayapul – Tirkhedhunga (1570m/5150ft) about 2 hrs drives and 3-4 hrs walks
- Day 05: Tikhedhunga-Ulleri-Ghorepani (2780m/9121ft) 5-6 hrs walks
- Day 06: Trek to Ghorepani-Tadapani (2660m/8727ft) 4-5 hrs walks
- Day 07: Tadapani – Ghandruk (1990m/6529ft) 3-4 hrs walk
- Day 08: Ghandruck – Pokhara (820m/2690ft)
- Day 09: Drive to Kathmandu about (1350m/4430ft) 7 hrs drive
- Day 10: Fly back to home/ Next destination
- All airport pick up drop by private vehicle (for both international and domestic flights)
- Welcome dinner in an authentic restaurant
- 03 night twin/double sharing accommodation in BB in Kathmandu
- Guided sightseeing tours in Kathmandu with private vehicle.
- Kathmandu to Pokhara to Kathmandu by tourist bus
- National Park entrance fee and Trekkers’ Information Management System( TIMS card)
- A highly experience, helpful, knowledgeable, friendly, English speaking, well-trained, Government license holding guide. Price includes his salary, food, drinks, accommodation, transport and insurance.
- 02 guest to 01 porter with their insurance, salary, food, accommodation and equipment
- We provide an assistant guide his salary, food, drinks, accommodation, transport and insurance walking with group to support where necessary as per the group size
- Accommodation in the mountain during the trekking
- Three meals a day; breakfast, lunch and dinner and tea/coffee during the trekking.
- First add kit box
- Trekking Planner’s sleeping bag, down jackets, T-shirt, cap, duffle bags, city and trekking route maps – if necessary.
- Arrangement of emergency evacuation service (should have insurance for emergency evacuation and will be paid by your travel insurance company)
- Oxymeter to check your pulse and oxygen saturation and heart rate twice daily during the trek (very useful to check Altitude Mountain Sickness(AMS) symptoms). This helps ensure your trek is in the safest hands possible.
- All applicable government and local taxes per the itinerary
- Your Nepal Visa fees (should bring small accurate fees in USD and 02 passport size photos)
- All the International air fare to and from Kathmandu (no need to pay departure tax for international flight)
- Lunch and dinner in Kathmandu
- Meals during the traveling time
- Personal travel and health insurance as well as insurance for helicopter evacuation
- In case of extra nights’ accommodation, lunch and dinner in city due to early arrival and late departure as well as early back/return from mountain/trekking (due to any reason) than the given time period of itinerary. We can help you arrange extra nights accommodation.
- Your personal expenses such as (laundry, baggage charge, phone calls, battery recharge, bar and beverage bill, boiled or bottle water, hot and cold shower, extra porter.. etc)
- The tips to the trekking crews and drive
- Extra expenses due to flight delays, strikes, weather condition or any event out of our control
- Anything not included in service includes column
Suggested Equipment list for this trip;
- Duffel/Rucksack bag/Suitcase (We provide one complimentary Trekking Planner duffel bag that is to be returned after the trip)
- Day pack
- Trekking shoes
- Sports shoes or sandals
- Sun Hat/cap
- Warm woolen cap
- Warm fleece jacket or puffy jacket
- Waterproof Gore-Tex layer
- Pullover or warm sweeter
- Raincoat
- 4/5 pairs of good quality socks
- Hand gloves
- 2/3 pairs of trekking trousers
- 3/4 pairs of trekking shirts
- 3/4 pairs of underwear (non cotton preferred)
- Sun glasses
- Water bottle
- 4 season sleeping bag (Optional/we can provide one if you need it. It is to be returned after the trip)
- Flash or Torch light
- Camera and batteries
Difficulties rating of Ghorepani-Poonhill Trek
Someone who is easily able to hike 5-6 hours per day carrying a light weight backpack will be fit enough to do this trek. There are stone steps up and down which are uneven. Due to some long descents, your legs may feel shaky so we recommend the use of walking poles. The maximum altitude of the trek is 3200m. Although there is not a lot of altitude risk at this elevation, it is still important to stay hydrated in order to have a more pleasant trekking experience.
Safe drinking water on Ghorepani-Poonhill Trek
Generally, you can find bottled water at lower altitude but it gets harder to find it at higher elevations. Furthermore, it gets more expensive. In those higher altitudes, we recommend you drink previously boiled water which can be purchased at tea houses for a small fee. You can also bring chlorine tablets or a backcountry rated water filter to purify your water if you wish. Due to the lack of regulation and difficulty of disposing of plastic bottles it is highly encouraged to use boiled water. This is very helpful to protect our environment.
Recharging Batteries and Electronic Items on Ghorepani Poon Hill Trek
Hydro electricity or solar power sources are used to charge your electrical items like cameras, batteries, iPods, phones etc. Tea houses or lodges may charge small fee per hour for charging facilities. We recommend buying adaptors before the trip since plugs are limited. In Nepal 220-240 volt power is used and sockets fit round and flat plugs.
Extra Advice for Ghorepani Poon Hill Trek
In your trekking you might come across some cute, sweet children that you may want to distribute balloons, chocolates, money and pens. Many trekkers have felt the same. But it is best not to do so because it encourages them to beg. While trekking, keep your valuables safe. Do not leave valuables behind. Ensure that you lock your door when you leave your room and do not hang anything outside at night.
Garbage Disposal
Use a dustbin and do not throw anything into the fire. Carry garbage until dustbin facilities are available. Do not litter on the trail. Please be conscious of conserving the environment.
Spending Money per Day
This mainly depends on your spending habits. Normally you should allocate US $9-12 per meal in Kathmandu and Pokhara. While trekking, US $10-15 a day is good enough to buy drinks and chocolates.
Travel Insurance for Ghorepani Poon Hill Trek
You should be sufficiently protected. It is required to have travel insurance that covers emergency evacuation, lost items, liabilities, injuries and medical treatment. Ensure the insurance covers all the activities in the Himalayas. Trekking Planner can offer appropriate medical response based on your policy and insurance.
Washing and Toilet facilities for Ghorepani Poonhill Trek
All guest houses offer hot showers, which can be a shower stall or a bucket of hot water. Please note that at high altitude there may not be enough hot water for all the trekkers. Limit the use of hot water unless the water is solar heated for ecological reasons. Every lodge has some kind of washing facilities but you must carry a bar of soap. If the water is frozen simply ask your guide to get warm bowl of water.
Toilets are mainly Asian style squat toilets. Toilets are outside of your room. You are in the mountains: Cleanliness will vary. You should not throw toilet paper in the toilet. Instead use rubbish bin that is kept inside the toilet room.
Tea Houses
On this trekking route local people have built tea house lodges. They are quite charming and include food and beverage facilities. A simple room usually has two single beds. While staying in the tea houses you will have the opportunity to interact with the charming local people and experience their hospitality. Don't be shy, say Namaste!
How Can I Plan and Confirm My Trip
Trekking Planner is a government licensed trekking company in Nepal. You can photos of legal documents in about us section. We accept your booking under following terms and conditions:
Our bookings require:
- No down payment
- No deposit
Bookings are arrangements for a specific journey in the future with Trekking Planner. For a booking, we require that you book a trip through Trekking Planner Pvt. Ltd via contacting us. By booking a trip through Trekking Planner Pvt. Ltd., you enter into a direct (legally binding) contractual relationship with us. Remember, your booking is accepted from the date when the company sends a confirmation invoice or email to you. It is at this point that a contract between the company and the client comes into existence.
All the trip prices quoted on this site are in US dollars ($USD).
All payments can be made in foreign currency that is accepted by the Nepal Government. We accept the following:
- Cash
- Credit or debit card provided it works for overseas transactions
- Bank Transfer
For more information see our Terms and Conditions page.
