Poonhill Trekking
DURATION9 Days | ACTIVITYTrekking | MAX ALTITUDE3210 m. | TRIP GRADEEasy |
GROUP SIZEMin. 2-14 Pax. | AccommodationTea House | TRANSPORTTourist Bus | BEST SEASONN/A |
Overview
The Ghorepani Poonhill Trekking is the best trek you can do within 9 days. Starting the trek from Kathmandu, you will go through Pokhara, Nayapul, Ghorepani, Poonhill, Tadapani, and Ghandruk. We will cover a part of the Annapurna base camp trek and the Annapurna circuit trek during the trek to Poonhill. In a single trek, you will explore an amazing view of the Annapurna range, diverse landscape, ethnic Gurung community, and homestay. Trek with us for a customized itinerary, reasonable cost, and the best service.
The Ghorepani Trek stands out amongst the other Himalayan hiking trails. You will appreciate the stunning beauty of the Annapurna range, including Dhaulagiri, Machhapuchhare, Himchuli, Nilgiri, 12 peak, Tukuche peak, Annapurna south and many more. Plus, you will experience inviting towns and villages full of culture and celebration. Furthermore, you will see a wide biodiversity of wildlife, trees, plants, and animals. This is the perfect trek for experienced hikers and travelers, as well as beginners to it all.
Trekkers will start in the Annapurna Conservation Area Project (ACAP), which is a beautiful, old, and preserved region. Next, we will hike through thick forests decorated with the national flower of Nepal - rhododendrons, as well as orchids and magnolias. We will also trek through quaint, remote villages rich with culture and passion. Once we arrive at Ghorepani, we will start trekking very early to the summit before sunrise to experience stunning views. The sun gradually ascends over the horizon as the outline of the mountains comes into view. As the sun rises higher, it illuminates the slopes and trails of these peaks. Finally, you see the beautifully magnificent Himalayan mountains with the trekking trails running through the tiny, bright-colored villages below. You will have amazing views of Annapurna I, Annapurna South, Machhapuchre (Fishtail), and Dhaulagiri.
The Poonhill trek can be very accommodating to your group’s capabilities, goals, and time frame. After seeing the sunrise over Poon Hill, we have the opportunity to trek right back to Ghorepani, Tadapani, and then the next day, driving back to Pokhara from Ghandruk. There are also a few different paths to trek back if you have an extra day or two in order to see more of the amazing Annapurna Range. In general, this trek requires you to have average physical wellness and to be in shape. We will be hiking for around five or six hours every day, up and down steep grades. This trek is typically open year-round; however, March–May and September–October are the best seasons to go.
Mission Summit treks and expeditions plays a significant role in making your trek a lifetime experience. A friendly environment with the best management from our team is great for making your trek successful. We provide an experienced guide, best food, comfortable accommodation and best transportation facility at reasonable rate. We ensure that you will enjoy every moment of the Poonhill Trekking route with our team.
We have some other trekking packages in the Annapurna Region; they are Annapurna Circuit Trek with Tilicho Lake, Mardi Himal Trek, etc.
If you are looking for a 3-day Ghorepani Poonhill Trekking Package from Pokhara, contact us. We are offering an all-inclusive package for 300 USD per person, but we require a minimum of 2 people.
Ghorepani Poonhill Trek Highlight
- Poonhill Trekking is a short and easy trek from Pokhara
- beautiful panoramic view of the Himalayan Mountains
- A better understanding of nature and Nepali culture, including the Gurung and Magar cultures
- It is a relatively easy trek and can be accommodated according to your needs/desires
- Remarkable sunrise or sunset views from Poonhill
- The best accommodation and food throughout the trek
Poonhill Trekking Itinerary
As you arrive on Tribhuvan International Airport (TIA), Kathmandu (1400 m), one of us from our company will be in TIA to welcome you. He/she will pick you from there towards Hotel. Depending on time of arrival, you can rest on the Hotel or visit some places of Kathmandu. You can meet your guide and discuss your trip to Ghorepani Poonhill. You will rest at Hotel overnight. You will get best hotel to reach your comfort zone.
Highlight,
- Briefing Section
- Evening Diner at Culture restaurant.
Pokhara is a beautiful city and it is on 827 meter from Sea level. It takes six hours to reach Pokhara via bus. You will have your breakfast on the hotel and pack your bag, then we will begin our journey from Kathmandu to Pokhara. We will travel by Tourist bus. A morning flight from Kathmandu to Pokhara is also available as an Option. It takes 30 minute to land Pokhara from TIA. Depending on your travel choice, we can reach Pokhara on second day. We will check in to the hotel of Pokhara, take rest, have dinner and sleep over night.
Highlight
- 7-hour drive from Kathmandu to Pokhara
- The Elevation of Pokhara is 827 m.
- Evening walk around Phewa lake
- Last minute Shopping
Poonhill trekking actually starts on this day because of your walk from Nayapul. You will travel from Pokhara to Nayapul after having breakfast. For your comfort, we will arrange a private taxi or car. Traveling on local bus is bit uncomfortable, and crowd may not let you enjoy as much as you expect. You will reach Nayapul within an hour.
Nayapul (1070 m) is the beginning point of the trek. We will start walking along Modi Khola after reaching Nayapul. We will follow the path through Birethanti (1015 m). Five hours of walking will take us up to Hille 1430m. We will enter our booked tea house in Hille, enjoy the hospitality of Gurung culture, traditional food and take rest overnight there.
Highlight
- Early Morning Drive to Nayapul
- Easy trail
- Beautiful Trace farm and village
- Pokhara to Nayapul: 1 and half hour
- Nayapul to Hille: 3 hours
- 1430 meter is the elevation of Hille.
Hille’s night stay ends with a morning breakfast, We will carry our bags and start our trek. First, we will reach Tikhedhunga (1960 m), then Ulleri (1960 m), have lunch in Banthatii, and start walking. After around 3 hours of walking from Banthati, we will reach Ghorepani (2870 m).
It takes around six hours to reach Ghorepani from Hile. We will have a night stay in the teahouse of Ghorepani.
To reach Poonhill before sunrise, we will wake up before 5 am and hike towards Poonhill, the best view point of the Annapurna region and also a photographer’s paradise. The view of the sun rising and rays falling on the Annapurna and Dhaulagiri ranges is awesome. Capturing the moments in photographs and videos, we will come back to teahouse in Ghorepani. We will start our trek towards Tadapani after having breakfast in Ghorepani.
Walking uphills towards Deurali, downhill from Durali and having lunch in Banthati, we will reach Tadapani after six hour. Stay there in a tea house at night.
After taking breakfast, we will walk downhill, passing forests, and reach Ghandruk after three hours of walking. Ghandruk is a traditional Gurung village. You will observe typical Gurung culture, ethnic lifestyle and interact with local people. Magnificent views of mountains from Ghandruk also give pleasure. We will stay in a local guest house overnight.
Day seven is the last day of the trek. After having breakfast, we will walk towards Nayapul. It takes four hours to reach Nayapul. We will move back to Pokhara from Nayapul via private taxi. Stay in the hotel in Pokhara that night.
We will say goodbye to Pokhara and drive towards Kathmandu after having breakfast. After six hours, we will arrive in Kathmandu, Stay in the hotel. Depending on your choice, you can visit Thamel Bazar, do shopping and enjoy farewell dinner
This is the last day in Kathmandu! According your flight seclude, we will drop you at airport
COST INCLUDES
THIS TRIP INCLUDES
Pick And Drop From international airport and transfer to hotel by private vehicle.
Hotel Accommodation in Kathmandu & Pokhara on twin share On B/B Plan
Full Board Meal During Trekking (lunch, Dinner, Breakfast)
Accommodation in tea house( mountain lodge) during the trek
Welcome dinner in Kathmandu, with us.
Transportation from starting to ending points of the trek
Comprehensive First Aid Kit
Respective region ( Annapurna) trekking map. TIMS Card & Trekking Permit.
Well-experienced guide with all his allowance and expenses
Necessary Porters to carry all personal baggers
Proper Insurance of all staff including porters
Filling a water bottle and purification tablet. (Eco-Friendly)
THIS TRIP EXCLUDES
Nepal entry Visa fees
Your travel insurance
International Airfare and Airport Tax
Lunch and Dinner except mentioned on Itinerary
Extra expenses incurred due to accidents, landslide, strikes, political unrest, etc
All Drinks and main meals in cities, also on trail
Tips for guide and porter
Items of personal expenses such as beverages, extra tea and coffee on the way while trekking, battery charging at tea houses, hot shower, mineral water and internet
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FAQs
Ghorepani Poonhill Trekking is a Grade or an easiest trekking route. So any fit person can do this trek, even if you do not have any previous experience. You should be aware of what to expect and mentally prepare for it. Then, as long as you will to, you can.
On average, you walk about 4 to 6 hours per day. One or two days can be as less as 3hrs and one or two days can be as long as 7hrs.
The highest altitude reached is 3200 m. This is the elevation of Poonhill. Poonhill is the highest we will climb in this trek.
Yes, you can charge batteries in route. The charger should be brought. There are hot shower facilities as well. You may have to pay a certain amount for both (1-2 USD). No, Negotiate. Also, hot water facility could be available.
You can bring 10000-15000 Nepali currency during trekking because there is no any Atm to withdraw the money.
Good qualities normal Nepali food (Dal, Bhat Tarkari achar) is available in Poonhill trekking. In some guest houses of Ghandruk and Ghorepani, you will get local cultural food as well. You can also get mo:mo, chowmin and spaghetti according to your order.
Yes, wifi is available in all tea houses of Poonhill trekking. You can easily connect with world from any point of the trekking route.
Yes, you can get a phone signal through the trek. You can easily contact your friends and family members from any point during your in Poonhill.
Yes, you can get mineral water up to Hille and well-purified filtered water upwards from Hile. There won’t be a problem on the quality of drinking water. You will get hot drinking as your demand.
Yes, a solo trek is possible but there will be risk to know path, finding good tea house and arrangement of trip. We don’t suggest you to have solo trek. Trek with group and guide makes your trip fabulous without any risk.
No, we will not use a tent and mat on Poonhill trek. Since there is good facility of tea house in each stops, we don’t need to carry tents and mat.
You should have two passport size photos, two copies of your passport for making Poonhill permit. One passport size photo is for TIMs and one for ACAP permits. Remaining procedures are done by company. You need not to be worried about making permits.
No, an ATM or exchange counter is not available in Poonhill trek. Since Poonhill trekking route is far from city and complex landscape does not let bankers to reach the place easily as in city. This facility is not available here. You should carry extra $$$ and use ATM or exchange counter of Pokhara and Kathmandu.
Depending on your choice we can organize your trek both via Flight and Tourist bus. Your choice is our priority. If you want to book ticket yourself, you can do it. In case you want us to organize ticket we will of course organize it happily. You should pay Ticket price separately.
The distance from Ghorepani to poonhill is 1.5 km. You should walk around 45 minutes to reach Poonhill from Ghorepani.
If you are having trek in spring season then the quilt given in tea houses will be enough. But in case if you are trekking in winter or autumn season you should carry sleeping bag of your own. Instead of bringing sleeping bag from your own country, you can hire it from Pokhara or even the company will arrange it. It’s up to you which you prefer more.
It’s not necessary to have previous trekking experience for Poonhill trekking. Since the trekking route is easy and short, first-comers can also easily follow the path of the Poonhill trek. Physical fitness and mental preparedness is important rather than experience for Poonhill trek.
Yes, it is Possible to continue Annapurna Base Camp Trek from Ghorepani. Your Poonhill trek will complete in Ghorepani and you can start ABC trek from there. There will be additional days and charge which you can pay after arrival in Pokhara.
If you are young enough and can carry you backpack yourself then you don’t need porter. But if you don’t want or couldnot carry your backpack then you need Porter. Your Porter will be managed by company.
The Poonhill park - Photographer’s paradise, Ghandruk – Gurung village, Ghorepani, Hille and Tadapani are the major places which you shouldnot miss in Poonhill trekking. You can stay and enjoy in these places to make your life time memory.
ACAP (Annapurna Conservation Area project) permit and TIMs (Trekers information management system) permit are the required permit for Poonhill trekking. ACAP permit cost per person is 20$ for foreigners and Nrs 200 for SAARC nations. Similarly, TIMS permit cost is 20$ per person. Permit is valid for one trek only. If you continue ABC trek after Poonhill trek then same permit is valid.
Poonhill trekking is an easiest trek. You will reach up to an elevation of 3200m. Very less chance of Altitude sickness occur. You will only walk 5-6 hours a day in an average. Quality food, mineral water, and the easiest path doesn’t let you to feel hardness
Normal rooms, basically with attached bathrooms are available in Poonhill trekking. During peak season you may get tea houses with attached bathrooms. You may have to use share bathrooms depending on the condition of tea house.
Yes we also accept on arrival payment and late bookings But priority is for early booking.
The total distance of Poonhill trekking is 51 km, or 32 miles, and you will walk on foot through the trek. Plus, you will travel 62 km from Pokhara to the starting point, Nayapul, via taxi.
More Info
Ghorepani Poonhill Trekking is an 8-day trip in Nepal. on which you will be in Kathmandu for 2 nights (the first night after coming to Nepal and the last night before leaving Nepal). We will spend 2 nights (the first night after reaching Pokhara and the night after returning from Nayapul, and 4 days in the Annapurna region around Poonhill. You will remain in the Hotel of Kathmandu on arrival day. Our company member will greet you and take you from the airport to the hotel. The next day, you will travel to Pokhara. After one night’s stay in Pokhara, you will travel to Nayapul and start walking for Trek. After completing the trip, you will come to Pokhara and, next day, to Kathmandu. You will also have a Kathmandu day tour, depending on your choice. If you show interest in having the Kahmandu day tour, then your trip day will be one day longer, and you will spend three nights in Kathmandu. On the last day, you can do shopping on Thamel, the best place of Kathmandu, as well.
Visa
Nepal is one of the easiest countries to get a tourist visa. Only limited number of countries have the Nepal embassy so that we have on arrival visa system. If travelers want to visit Nepal, then they can easily get a visa at Tribhuwan International Airport. You can get a visa for 15days, 30 days, and 90 days in 30, 50, and 125 USD, respectively. For a Poonhill trek, you can also first come to Nepal and take 15-day visa on Tribhuvan International Airport. You can add a visa as well, depending on your desire to visit Nepal.
Accommodation
Poonhill Trekking is a popular tea house trek where we will provide an attached room, except in Tadapani. Most of the tea houses provide limited luxury rooms in the Annapuna region, therefore, it is essential to book the rooms earlier in peak season. In cases of crowds and no booking, we have to share a room with other hikers. If you book the room at the last minute or if you are on a solo trip, then you may have to sleep in the dining hall as well. Tea houses will only serve meals in such cases.
Meal
We will provide breakfast, lunch and dinner in our trek package
Breakfast: We will give breakfast at around 7 a.m.–8 a.m. It includes tea or coffee, hot chocolates, bread or toast with jam, butter, cheese and honey, hot potato, corn flex, chapatti, Local Tsampa porridge, hash brown eggs in omelets or Pancakes, Fruits and vegetables, etc. You can order items according to your preferences.
Lunch: We will have lunch in mid-day around 12 a.m.–1 p.m. every day. Generally, we will have Dal, Bhat, and tarkari in our lunch. You can also have Tibetan Bread various soups, sandwiches, momo, macaroni dishes, noodles, thukpa, curry of potato, salad pizza, papad, prawn, rice pudding, and apple pie according to your order.
Dinner: Generally, dinner time will be quite earlier, around 6:30, because we should have proper sleep to remain healthy and cure tiredness. You will get menu including Nepali food Dal, Bhat Tarkari, soup, spaghetti noodles, thukpa, curry of potato or other vegetables, salad pizza having tomato and mushroom, papad and prawn, rice pudding, apple pie and hard drinks. You can choose the dish you like most. We don’t suggest taking hard drinks, and it is better to take dal bhat and curry for dinner so that you can have good sleep and digestion, which is key to a healthy body.
Note: If the group is small, then you can choose food items yourself, but if the group is large, then the company will give you a choice of 2-3 items, which you can select according to your choice.
Peak up and drop
In Ghorepani Poonhill trekking, you will have the full facility of peak-up and drop-down until you are with us. One of our company members will be there at the airport to welcome you, and then he will pick up at the hotel. Your guide will come to check out for a trip, and you will be with your guide until you come back to the hotel after completing the trip. On the day of Departure, one of the company members will take you to the Airport and remain with you until the time of the flight.
Safety
You will be 100% safe with us. We will take full responsibility for your safety. You should take care of your goods yourself. Misplacing and leaving material is beyond our control. We will provide you with a safe place to stay for a night, hygienic food, and the best hospitality. You will be free to ask your questions, and we are always there to put you in your comfort zone. You don’t need to worry regarding safety on Trek.
Drinks
It is strictly prohibited to have drinks during Trek. After you complete your trek and come back to Pokhara or Kathmandu, you can have a drink of your choice in a limited amount. You should pay yourself for your drink. We do not suggest you drink because it may cause health issues and may be problematic in some situations.
Transportation
We will have three means of transportation (airplane, bus, and private taxi) to reach Poonhill. We can use either a tourist bus or a morning flight from Kathmandu to Pokhara (six hours). Traveling to Pokhara via tourist bus is included in the package, but if you want to have a flight, then your plane tickets will be your own. We will use a private taxi to reach Nayapul from Pokhara in 1.5 hours. Returning bus expenses will be covered by the package, but the plane ticket will be your own. We can also plan the trek with a flight after customization and planning with the client. .
Difficulties
Ghorepani Poonhill Trekking is an adventurous trek with fewer difficulties. Due to your lower altitude, you will rarely suffer from altitude sickness. Most of the path is less vertical and more horizontal. Good food with a variety of items is available. The permit, tea house arrangement, and day-to-day schedule will be managed by your guide. Thus, on average, there are no difficulties in the trek if you are well prepared for walking 5–6 hours a day.
3 Days Short Ghorepani Poonhill Trekking Plan
We can reach Poonhill within three days. it is possible in 3 days, if the trek begins and ends in Pokhara. We will drive to Ulleri, trek to Ghorepani, Hike to Poonhill, return to Tadapani, and drive back to Pokhara the next day.
- Day 1: Drive to Ulleri from Pokhara and hike to Ghorepani
- Day 2: Morning trek to Poonhill and return Tadapani
- Day 3: Trek to Ghandruk and drive to Pokhara
Permit
An Annapurna conservation area permit is required for trekking to Poonhill. The permit will be available at the Nepal Tourism Board office in Kathmandu or Pokhara. The permit cost is 3000 NPR for the conservation area.
The best time for Ghorepani Poonhill Trekking
Poonhill Trek can be done throughout the year even though March, April and May are the best months in Spring for the trek. You can enjoy the mind-blowing view of blooming Rhododendron during April and May. Similarly, The months of September, October and November are the best months of Autumn season for amazing view of mountains and flowers. You can have pleasant weather and a moderate temperature during the spring and autumn.
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