6 Day Ghorepani Poon Hill Trekking Tour in Nepal

For novices and hikers alike, it is an amazing chance to discover Nepal. takes you to the mid-hills of the Annapurna Range's most intriguing high points and provides breathtaking vistas of lofty snow-capped peaks. You will have enough time to see the surrounding hills and towns, learning about their cultures and centuries-old traditions. Natives here prefer a peaceful, natural life in harmony with the mountains and their beautiful, quiet surroundings. Ghorepani Poonhill Trekking begins with a brief scenic flight towards Pokhara, a stunning and well-known tourist destination in Nepal.

It is located in the Himalayas and is blessed with the natural beauty of lofty mountain ranges and tranquil lakes. As you go from Pokhara to the foothills of the Annapurna range, the journey begins as you ascend from low, warm farmlands to chilly, alpine highlands covered in a magnificent, dense forest of rhododendron, magnolia and pine trees. In the spring, when wildflowers are in full bloom, the towering, green hills will come to life with blooms. Trekking Planner Nepal will fill out the necessary paperwork and prepare the permits before the trek.

You arrive at the Birenthathi to check the (ACAP) Annapurna conservation area permit before heading to Tikhedhunga via Nayapul. Then your journey to Tikhedhunga starts after lunch by starting your walk from Nayapul. As you hike, you will walk along the Modi River banks to Tikhedhunga village's entry. The first day will be a little bit sunny, so do not forget to wear sunscreen and a hat while walking towards Tikhedunga from Nayapul. You begin your journey from Tikhedhunga to Ghorepani with breakfast. You cross the suspension bridge on your journey from Tikhedhunga to Ghorepani.

There is a lovely location to snap pictures of the waterfall if you turn slightly straight and up. You continue one and a half kilometers down the route from Ulleri to Banthati, where you can have lunch or tea before continuing to Ghorepani. The route passes through several fascinating agricultural towns and the steadily increasing way arrives at a pleasant settlement at Ghorepani, which is situated at the foot of Poon Hill and surrounded by a rhododendron forest. The big day early-morning climb will take you to Poon Hill from Ghorepani, the adventure's highest point is 3,210 meters.

Poon Hill provides spectacular dawn views of the mountain range that includes Dhaulagiri, Annapurna, and Manaslu as well as the magnificent Machhapuchare Himal, the renowned "Fish-Tail" peak. After enjoying the breathtaking views, take a different path back to Pokhara through the picturesque and sizable town of Ghandruk, one of the most significant communities of the Gurung hill tribe near Annapurna. After a spectacular short adventure and a magnificent experience on the Ghorepani Poon Hill short trek, you take a vehicle and drive towards Pokhara airport and take a quick flight back to Kathmandu.

The first trek in Nepal for novices is thought to have been this one. This is the most incredible journey for you if you have not gone hiking often or if you have never done it before. In four to five days, you may ascend as high as 3210 to 3400 meters. This hike is for you if you do not mind walking for five to six hours each day. This trip is ideal if you want to spend some time in nature and are ready to walk for six to eight hours each day. It is also a wonderful choice if this is your first experience trekking. Depending on your speed, you would be walking for six to eight hours every day.

Yet six hours is often the perfect walking time for the average person. You will reach a maximum altitude of 3300 to 3400 meters on this walk. You would only spend two nights at high altitudes during that time, the first in Ghorepani (2874 meters) and the second at Tadapani (2630 meters), which would be the highest you would go. Thus, experiencing altitude sickness would be unusual, but occasionally, if you do not drink enough water or get enough rest, you could feel a little lightheaded when walking.

Get ready as you have to hike to the viewpoint tower of Poon Hill, trekkers must rise around one hour and 45 minutes before sunrise. Depending on the season, it may take a few minutes until the sun gently rises from the background to cast its golden rays on the mountain peaks, enhancing the already breathtaking scene. Even though it might be quite chilly and crowded in the morning, it all appears to be worth it until you see the mountain peaks shining in the early morning sun. The morning vista of the snow-capped mountain range is the highlight of the entire journey.

Important note

Some hikers also prefer the sunset to the dawn because it is more peaceful and allows them to take advantage of the nice weather until the sun gradually sets behind the mountains. The six-day Ghorepani Poon Hill trek provides standard itinerary days where some days' walks can be shorter or longer as per your physical fitness, some designated overnight stops can change, due to available rooms and other facilities, etc. You will follow the itinerary if it needs to be changed in case of weather, landslides, and difficulties on walks requiring more days where your leader and lead head guides decide to hold full authority for Trekking Planner Nepal.

Itinerary

Day 1: Arrive in Kathmandu (1350 meters / 4430 feet)

On reaching Kathmandu at Nepal’s International Airport, you will be received by a Trekking Planner guide and staff for a short transfer into the heart of Kathmandu city at Thamel. Your accommodation is located within the most interesting area of the city within easy reach to all your needs, where most of the good standard hotels are situated within the Thamel area. After checking into your hotel with time for a refreshing break, join others at the hotel lobby for a briefing regarding the treks to Poon Hill around Annapurna Himalaya region.

• Included: accommodation on bed and breakfast in Kathmandu (Hotel Moonlight, Kathmandu Guest House, or Apsara Boutique Hotel) and standard meals (welcome dinner)

Day 2: Fly to Pokhara (860 meters) and drive to Nayapul (1,010 meters), trek to Tirkhedhunga (1,577 meters) - 6 hours with 30 mins flight, 2 hours drive, and 4 hours walk

To make the program short and to cover the treks within three to four days, take a scenic flight to land at the beautiful city of Pokhara, a magnificent country surrounded by green hills and valley with Annapurna Himalaya towards the north that reflects on its calm Phewa and Begnas Lakes. Upon arrival at Pokhara Airport after a 30-minute scenic flight with the panorama of high snow-capped mountains, an exciting drive takes you further west to start the walk.

Upon reaching Nayapul, follow the Modi River towards the lovely village of Bhirethati. From here onwards walk starts with a slow uphill climb of a few hours, heading past farm villages and terraced fields to reach Tirkhedhunga. Stay here for an overnight stop with time to enjoy views of beautiful waterfalls at Tirkhedhunga.

• Included: standard accommodation and meals (breakfast, lunch, and dinner), tea or coffee

Day 3: Trek to Ghorepani (2,840 meters / 5 hours)

In the morning, you will start heading for a big climb on nice stone steps to reach Ulleri. It is a large and typical mountain farm village, where villagers are mostly Gurung and Magar tribes. Here, you can catch views of Machhapuchare Himal with Annapurna South and Huin-Chuli peaks. From the top of Ulleri village, the walk leads on the gradual and winding path with slow ups to reach Ghorepani. The walk takes you around the lovely cool forest of rhododendrons and pine trees. After a pleasant walk in nice woodland, you will reach Ghorepani.

Face the grand views of the Dhaulagiri range with Annapurna peaks. Ghorepani with cool temperatures is located within the forest of rhododendron and magnolia trees. In Ghorepani, you will stay in the comfort of a nice lodge with views of the mountains. Ghorepani village is inhabited by Poon Magar an ethnic hill tribe of Western Nepal, famous as Gorkha in the UK-India army as gallant soldiers. This village with many good lodges offers marvelous views of Dhaulagiri-Tukuche-Nilgiri and Annapurna Himalayan mountains.

• Included: standard accommodation and meals (breakfast, lunch, and dinner), tea or coffee

Day 4: Hike to Poon Hill (3,210 meters) trek to Ghandruk village (1,940 meters) / 7 hours

In the early morning, start an hour's hike up to the top of Poon Hill located above 3,210 meters. It is the highest point of the adventure, where one can catch breathtaking views of the sunrise over a wide range of mountains. Those mountains include Dhaulagiri-Tukuche-Nilgiri’s-Annapurna Fang (Vara Shikar) with the whole of Annapurna range, with the majestic Machhapuchare Himal 'Fish Tail' the only unclimbed virgin peaks of Himalaya. The panorama of the mountain includes views of Mt. Manaslu with Lamjung extending to Ganesh Himal towards the far eastern horizon.

After an exciting and scenic moment, then head back to Ghorepani for breakfast and continue to walk uphill through a nice forest covered with rhododendron trees that includes fantastic views of mountains. Finally, the walk leads to descend, and then up at Tadapani situated amid the forest offers great views of Annapurna Himalaya.

After a pleasant short stop walk on the pleasant trail into cool woodland downhill to reach the large Gurung village of Ghandruk for an overnight stop. Ghandruk is one of the major and large villages of the Annapurna region. It is inhabited by Gurung people, the hill tribe of Annapurna Himalaya. Like Poon Magar, Gurung is also famous as Gorkha soldiers in the foreign land of the UK and India.

• Included: standard accommodation and meals (breakfast, lunch, and dinner), tea or coffee

Day 5: Trek to the road head and drive to Pokhara with an afternoon flight back to Kathmandu

From Ghandruk, take a short and last walk of the adventure where morning leads downhill into the farm village of Kimche, the end of the trek. Drive a few hours to reach Pokhara airport. Take the late afternoon flight from Pokhara to Kathmandu with a short scenic flight. The flight offers fabulous mountain views until it lands at Kathmandu airport and then transfers back to your respective hotels after a most magnificent time and adventure on Poon Hill and Annapurna Panorama Trekking.

• Included: accommodation on a bed and breakfast in Kathmandu (Hotel Moonlight, Kathmandu Guest House, or Apsara Boutique Hotel) and standard meals (breakfast and lunch), tea or coffee

Day 6: Departure

• Today, after breakfast, the staff will transfer you to the international airport in Kathmandu for your next destination.
• Included: standard meals (breakfast) and tea or coffee