Ghorepani Poonhill (3,210m-10531ft), located north of Pokhara. Offers some of the close-up views of the highest and most beautiful mountains in the world. The short and easy Ghorepani poon hill trek 4 days can do all types of trekkers. You don’t get any Acute Mountain Sickness. It is an ideal trek for the one looking to explore the beauty of the Annapurna region in a short time. Poonhill short trekking is also known as the Annapurna Panorama View Trek.
Poon Hill Trek is one of the most popular and easy treks. You can roam through the beautiful ethnic villages of the Annapurna region. This area is the home to Magars and Gurungs, forming the backbone of the famous Gorkha regiments. The trek passes through deep rhododendrons and mixed forests. We walk through the spectacular villages of the Gurkha soldiers. The spectacular Himalayan backdrops lead to Ghorepani (2,834m-9297ft). This is a beautiful and mesmerizing place. Poonhill is a great place to view the Dhaulagiri mountain and the Annapurna ranges. The trek makes a tour and visits Tadapani, Ghandrung, and Nayapul close to Pokhara.
Poonhill trekking in Nepal will let you feel the Himalayan Panorama view. This trek provides you with opportunities to get close to the local culture of this region. This trek is famous for its sunrise views from Poonhill and is also known as “Photographer’s Paradise.” It is the best place where you can snap some of the best Himalayan backdrops. The trek starts from Nayapul which is an hour’s drive from the beautiful city of Pokhara. From there, we begin our trek through the dense rhododendron and magnolia forests. We head to the beautiful village of Ghorepani. And finally at the top of Poon Hill. From Ghorepani to poon hill distance is 1.4km-0.86992 miles.
This trek is famous for its magnificent sunrise and sunset views. You can enjoy the Himalayan peak of the Annapurna Sanctuary. You can see Gangapurna, South Annapurna, Annapurna I, Dhaulagiri, and Hiunchul from Poonholl.
The journey from Pokhara to Nayapul takes 1.5 hours, passing through the beautiful countryside of Nepal. The trek begins at Nayapul, where we will walk through rice fields and forests. After 30 minutes, you'll arrive at the small village of Birethanti, where we will check in at the Annapurna Conservation Area Project (ACAP) checkpoint. The trail then gently ascends towards Tikhedhunga (1,570m), where we can rest before the more challenging part of the day. From Tikhedhunga, the trail takes on a steep ascent of nearly 3,200 stone steps, leading up to Ulleri (2,050m). This trek offers spectacular views of the surrounding hills and mountains, including glimpses of the Annapurna South peak. After the climb, you'll reach Ulleri, a charming Magar village where you'll spend the night. Accommodations in Ulleri are simple yet comfortable, with basic tea houses offering beds, meals, and great views of the surrounding landscape. The trek takes 5-6 hours and you'll spend the night at a tea house in Ulleri (2,050m).
After breakfast in Ulleri, you’ll begin your trek towards Ghorepani. Today's trail is moderately challenging but rewarding, with beautiful views and an ever-changing landscape as we climb higher into the Annapurna region.
The path ascends gradually through dense forests of rhododendrons and oak, especially vibrant in the spring when the rhododendrons bloom, filling the forest with splashes of red and pink. The walk through these forests is peaceful and offers cool shade, with the sounds of birds and flowing streams accompanying your journey.
As we gain altitude, you’ll pass through several small villages, including Banthanti (2,300m) and Nangethanti (2,460m), we can stop there for tea and rest. The trail offers increasingly stunning views of the surrounding peaks, including Annapurna South and Hiunchuli.
After a few more hours of trekking, you’ll arrive at Ghorepani, a large and bustling village popular with trekkers due to its strategic location. Ghorepani is perched on a ridge with panoramic views of the Annapurna and Dhaulagiri mountain ranges. The village has a variety of tea houses offering comfortable accommodations and meals, making it a great place to rest and recharge for the next day’s early morning hike to Poon Hill.
The day begins with a pre-dawn hike to Poon Hill (3,210m), a famous viewpoint in the Annapurna region. After leaving Ghorepani before sunrise, the hike is worth the effort as it offers breathtaking sunrise views of the Himalayas. From Poon Hill, you can enjoy panoramic views of some of the highest peaks in the world, including Dhaulagiri, Annapurna I, Machhapuchhre (Fishtail), and Annapurna South. The sunrise is bathed in golden light, creating a magical experience.
After breakfast, we continue our trek towards Tadapani, an uphill climb through dense rhododendron forests before gradually descending into a valley. The forested trail is rich in biodiversity, with the possibility of spotting various bird species and even langur monkeys. The trail then undulates through small clearings and past a few remote teahouses until reaching Tadapani (2,610m), a small village nestled in the forest. Tadapani offers spectacular views of Annapurna South and Machhapuchhre, and you'll spend the night at a cozy tea house. The trek takes 6-7 hours, including the Poon Hill hike.
After breakfast in Tadapani, we'll descend towards Ghandruk, a beautiful and culturally rich village in the Annapurna region. The trek is mostly downhill, passing through dense forests of oak and rhododendrons, offering occasional glimpses of the surrounding mountains, including Annapurna South and Machhapuchhre. As we descend, we'll notice a change in the landscape, moving from alpine forests to terraced fields and charming local villages. Ghandruk, a traditional Gurung village, is known for its picturesque setting, stone-paved lanes, traditional houses, and stunning views of the Annapurna range. Visitors can explore its narrow streets, visit the Gurung Museum, or simply relax and take in the views. After exploring Ghandruk and having lunch, we'll drive back to Pokhara, offering more beautiful views of the Himalayan foothills, rivers, and terraced landscapes.
The best time to go on the Ghorepani Poonhill Trek is between September and November and March to May when the weather is clear and the views are the most spectacular.
The maximum altitude of the Ghorepani Poonhill Trek is 3,210 meters at Poon Hill.
The cost of the Ghorepani Poonhill Trek can vary depending on the number of people in the group and the services included. It typically ranges from $389 to $500 for a 4-5 day trek.
It is not necessary to have a guide for the Ghorepani Poonhill Trek, but it is highly recommended as they are familiar with the route and can help you navigate the trail and provide useful information on the local culture and environment.
Yes, there are teahouses along the Ghorepani Poonhill Trek, which provide basic accommodation, food, and drinks.
Some essentials to pack for the Ghorepani Poonhill Trek include hiking boots, warm clothing, a waterproof jacket and pants, a daypack, a headlamp, a water bottle, and sun protection and don't forget to bring your camera.
►Windproof/waterproof jacket. (1)
►Fleece jacket. (1)
►Shirts and t-shirts. ( 3/4 pairs)
►Down jacket. (1) (provided by Company)
►Raincoat. (1)
►Warm cotton long pants. (1/2 pairs)
►Waterproof pants. (1)
►Long thermal underwear. (2)
►Short underwear. (3/4 pec)
►Sun hat or scarf. (1)
►Warm fleece hat. (1)
►Sunscreen sunblocks, and Lipbalms with UV protection.
►Sunglasses. (1/2 pairs)
►Comfortable trekking boot.
►Thick shocks. (3/4 pairs)
►Light shocks. (3/4 Pairs)
►Camp shoes and sandals.
►Warm waterproof (gore-tex) gloves.
►Basic First Aid Kit.
►Sleeping bag ( Provide by the company)
►Water Bottle
►Towel
►Day-pack or Backpack
►Swiss Knife
►Torchlight or Flashlight
►Hand Sanitizer
►Hiking Pole
►Smartphone or Compact Camera
►Power-bank
For everyone who will plan to Trek in Nepal, it is highly recommended that you get travel insurance that covers added expenses that might result due to various health issues, injuries or accidents (together with the ambulance, helicopter rescue, and other treatment costs). Your insurance policy should cover the entire activities that you are planning to accomplish throughout your stay in Nepal.
In addition to this, the policy should also cover death, misplaced luggage, theft and liability, cancellations, medical treatment (counting hospital charges, cost of the medicine, and doctor’s fees) as well as repatriation costs. Also, this trekking trail in Nepal takes you 3,000 m above the altitude, therefore, you also need to ensure that your insurance policy covers treks that go over 3,000 m.
We suggested that you buy your insurance policy from your home country before joining us, as it is difficult buying a local travel insurance policy for foreigners in Nepal.
While you’re in Kathmandu, your accommodation is at a standard hotel (Arrival time and departure time). Your accommodation is at the best local Lodge and Guest Houses where available. The Mountain local Lodges are clean and have comfortable beds. The Lodges are fairly basic and the room is spare with twin beds. Blankets are generally provided. There is a large dining hall and warm fitted with a chimney duct, in which a log fire is lit.
Eating is a big part of the Holiday. Travelling with Northern Trekking Team, you experience a vast array of wonderful Nepalese food, Italian, Thai, Chinese, and several local foods. While on the trek you will be on full board all 3 times meals (Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner, with Tea/Coffee) included in the package. Your guide will suggest delicious, hygienic special food during your trips. Generally, chosen menu items are Nepalese meals (Dal Bhat), Tibetan fried bread, various types of soups, Momo’s (steamed dumplings), boiled and fried potatoes, kinds of pasta and even pizza. So, overall you have a different choice of foods on the trek. During this trek, you will usually have breakfast and dinner at the same guest house.
You should book the service at least 15 days before the trek departure date. After you confirm your trip with us, you should be transferring us a photocopy of your passport or your personal information at info@northerntrekkingteam.com or WhatsApp at +9779842907439. The personal information you have to provide us is your first name, middle name, last name, passport number, date of birth, nationality, and gender. Importantly, you need to pay 20% of the total price in advance for the domestic flight tickets and hotel booking and permit process. You can pay the remaining balance before you start the trek.
How much money or cash you should be bringing with you depends on how you do the trip and the number of days you want to spend here in Nepal. Much also depends on your spending habits. Generally, you must have to take10 to 15 USD to spend your expenses, such as laundry, telephone calls, snacks, camera, and mobile battery charging. How much you will be spending during your trekking depends on the standard of the package you have purchased.
Our guides are fully trained and licensed by Nepal Government Tourism Department, and certified by TAAN & Nepal Mountaineering Association.
All our Trekking Guides are professionals with decades of experience in this field of adventure. They are trained specially for specified and various trips, to cater for the flexible requirement of our clients from different nationalities, this will assure you that your trip will be enjoyable and in the safe hands of professional experts.
On every trip, will be one Trek leader and an assistant leader on each additional 7 people in the group on treks, this arrangement would ensure that even if any of our guide/ assistance guides gets sick or clients may get sick and need to be evacuated or staying behind from the walks, it wills still works smoothly and there would non-impact with our original trek plan.
Every 7 trekkers will have one Sherpa helper for carrying their trekking bags.
Our porter is fully strong, helpful and friendly. Their salary, food, drinks, accommodation, transportation, and Insurance on each trip with us. As you know that we are very trustworthy and polite, while on trek thus we make sure that our porter is fully prepared for the trip. We are closely working with the International Porter Progress Association for the welfare and benefit of trekking porters.
The maximum load carried by our porter minimum 20 to 25 KG maximum so be sure that your trekking bag is not more than the above figure.
Three best seasons for the trek to the Annapurna region. We suggest you join in at the right time of the year as far as possible.
If you are thinking of taking a visa at the airport or immigration entry point, the following are your requirements:
When a foreigner has to get down at a Nepalese airport as a result of his/her transit point or due to any forced landing for whatever reason, the foreigner can obtain a transit visa for a day after paying USD 5 or any other currency equivalent.
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PRICE FROMPortugal, Nov 16, 2022
Hi,
I went for solo trecking with Mingmar to Poon hill treck.
I was not very strong at the beginning but Mingmar showed patience and was supportive until I got stronger. Everything on the way was well organised. Clean rooms and nice huts. We were talking about different things mainly experience in the mountains. Mingmar is friendly and has a good experience.
I would recomend his service to everyone.
Thank you Mingmar!
Date of experience: October 2018
Trip type: Traveled solo
Saudi Arabia, Mar 07, 2023
I recently had the pleasure of embarking on the Ghorepani Poon Hill Trek with Northern Trekking Team, and it was an experience I will never forget.
From the moment I first contacted Northern Trekking Team, I knew I was in good hands. Their team was incredibly responsive and helpful, answering all of my questions and providing me with all the information I needed to prepare for the trek. When I arrived in Nepal, their team (Mingmar) was equally accommodating, ensuring that all of my needs were met and that I was comfortable throughout my entire journey.
Saudi Arabia, Mar 10, 2023
Their services and expert guides, all at an affordable price. Don't miss out on this amazing opportunity to explore Nepal with the best company in Kathmandu, Nepal. Book your trek with Northern Trekking Team today!
Saudi Arabia, Mar 10, 2023
The Northern Trekking Team is outstanding! Their excellent services and knowledgeable, friendly team of guides and porters make for an unforgettable trekking experience. Highly recommended!
United Kingdom, Sep 20, 2023
Such an amazing trip to the Himalayas and hiking the Annapurna Circuit and Poon Hill, such beautiful scenery, such a professional Northern Trekking Team, taking care of us and every aspect of our time with them.
This was my first time time in Nepal and first time at high altitude, Mingmar's calm, personable, professional, friendly and knowledgeable approach and support made our hike so incredibly enjoyable.
I would thoroughly recommend Northern Trekking Team to anyone visiting Nepal - they will make your trip to this incredible country so much more enjoyable 😀
Saudi Arabia, Sep 20, 2023
Amazing!! I complete my poon hill trekking in 2023. My dream come true, I would like to thank Mr Mingmar and his team. He provided excellent services and guidance to us very professionally. honestly, I am proud of northern trekking team, because they are very professional, hardworking and very experienced.
All these wonderful appearances will remain forever. Namaste, Thank you so much!
United States, Sep 20, 2023
Hi,
I went for solo trecking with Mingmar to Poon hill treck.
I was not very strong at the beginning but Mingmar showed patience and was supportive until I got stronger. Everything on the way was well organised. Clean rooms and nice huts. We were talking about different things mainly experience in the mountains. Mingmar is friendly and has a good experience.
I would recomend his service to everyone.
Thank you Mingmar!
Based on 7 Reviews
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