Ghorepani Poon Hill Trekking is 5 days short trekking very famous for sunrise view over the Himalayas. Poon Hill trek is best way to explore the beautiful nature, culture and lifestyle of hilly region of Nepal. This 5 days Ghorepani Poon Hill trek starts and ends at Pokhara. It is totally the trekking package starts after an hours drive from Pokhara to Nayapool and ends at Birethati. Ghorepani Poon Hill trek is best trekking package to enjoy the local culture, interact with local people and enjoy the incredible mountain views.
Trip Highlights
- Short and easy walking tour
- Best mountain views
- Interactions with local
- Walking through farm lands and villages
- No risk of altitude sickness
- 360 degree views of Himalayas
Overview
Our 5 days Ghorepani – Poon Hill Trek is suitable for anyone with reasonable fitness level including children. The highest point on Poon Hill is just 3,210m/10,532ft and so there is no chance of being affected by altitude sickness.
This Annapurna short trek begins with the 25 min short Himalayan flight from Kathmandu to Pokhara and a 1½ hr drive to Nayapul (trail foot). This Poon Hill Trekking circular route, through farmland and rhododendron forest takes two days to reach Poon Hill. You will be greeted by local culture, tradition, custom and warm welcome.
A pre-dawn walk up Poon Hill is rewarded with magnificent sunrise views of the huge Annapurna and Dhaulagiri ranges to the north and lowland hills to the south. Our trail then leads eastwards, following ridges to Tadapani with plenty of snow-peak views including the iconic Machhapuchhare (Fish Tail, 6,997m/22,957ft). Encounter unique local cultures and customs along the way. The down-trail to Ghandruk, a large stone roofed settlement offer perfect Lunch spot and another an hour short walk brings you to trail head (Ghandruk Phedi). About 2 ½ hrs off road drive following Modi Khola (Modi River) that rises from the glaciers in the Annapurna Sanctuary, brings back you Lake city Pokhara by the afternoon.
Outline Itinerary
Day Program Elevation
1 Kathmandu – Pokhara– Nayapul –Tikhedhunga : 25 min flight, 1½ hrs drive (45 km), 5-6 hrs trek, 10 km 1495m
2 Tikhedhunga – Ghorepani , 5-6 hrs, ~11km 2850m
3 Walk up Poon hill . Ghorepani – Tadapani , 7-8hrs, ~12km 3210m-2520m
4 Tadapani – Ghandruk – Drive Pokhara : 3-4 hrs trek, ~6km, 2½ hrs drive (53 km) 910m
5 Pokhara-Kathmandu by Tourist Bus (6-7 hrs): 220km 1440m