Nepal · Trekking

5-Day Poon Hill Trek from Kathmandu with Ghorepani and Ghandruk

5 Days Round trip from Kathmandu 44600 Hard pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Explore UNESCO World Heritage sites in Kathmandu, including Swayambhunath and Pashupatinath
  • 02 Climb Poon Hill for a sunrise over the Annapurna and Dhaulagiri ranges
  • 03 Trek through Ulleri and Ghorepani amid green hills and forest trails
  • 04 Visit Ghandruk, one of the biggest villages of the Gurung people

Embark on this short Nepal trekking tour through amazing landscapes and spectacular vistas in the breathtaking Annapurna region. Climb Poon Hill, trek through Ghorepani and Ulleri, and enjoy green rolling hills, snow-capped mountains, and traditional mountain villages along the way. The journey also includes time in Kathmandu to explore UNESCO World Heritage sites before heading into the hills.

See the best sunrise and magnificent views of the Himalayas, including Annapurna South, Bahari Shikhar, Hiuchuli, Nilgiri, the Dhaulagiri ranges, Tukuche Peak, Annapurna I, II, III, and IV, Lamjung Himal, the Mt. Manaslu ranges, Machhapuchhre (Fishtail), and other mountains.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 5 Days
Tour type Private
Activity level Hard
Accommodation Included · Standard
Transport Included
Wheelchair access Not applicable
Cities Pokhara, Kathmandu, Ghorepani, Ghandruk
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Arrival and UNESCO Heritage Tour in Kathmandu

  • Meet your tour guide at the agreed-upon location.

  • Explore some of the UNESCO World Heritage sites, including Swayambhunath Stupa, Patan Durbar Square, Pashupatinath Temple, and Bouddhanath Stupa.

  • Prepare for the backpacking journey.

2
Day 02

Fly to Pokhara and Trek to Ulleri

  • Take an early flight to Pokhara.

  • Drive to Nayapul.

  • Start your trek from Nayapul.

  • Trek to Ulleri (1960 m).

  • Stay overnight in Ulleri.

3
Day 03

Trek Through the Jungle to Ghorepani

  • Begin your trek to Ghorepani from Ulleri.

  • Walk through the jungle for most of the day.

  • See great views of many snow-capped mountains from Ghorepani.

  • Reach Ghorepani.

4
Day 04

Sunrise Hike to Poon Hill and Trek to Ghandruk

  • Get up early in the morning and wear warm clothes.

  • Climb up to Poon Hill (3210 m).

  • See the best sunrise and magnificent views of the Himalayas, including Annapurna South, Bahari Shikhar, Hiuchuli, Nilgiri, the Dhaulagiri ranges, Tukuche Peak, Annapurna I, II, III, and IV, Lamjung Himal, the Mt. Manaslu ranges, Machhapuchhre (Fishtail), and other mountains.

  • Continue the trek towards Ghandruk, one of the biggest villages of the Gurung people. It is almost a 6-7 hour walk to reach the village from Ghorepani.

5
Day 05

Trek to Kimche and Return to Kathmandu

  • Walk to Kimche from Ghandruk. It takes almost 1 hour.

  • Take a 3-hour drive to reach Pokhara.

  • Take the afternoon flight to reach Kathmandu city.

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Kathmandu 44600 4 cities · 5 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • English-speaking tour guide

  • Guided city tour in Kathmandu

  • Annapurna Conservation Area Project (ACAP) permit and TIMS (Trekkers' Information Management System) card

  • Kathmandu-Pokhara-Kathmandu flights

  • Pokhara-Nayapul and Kimche-Pokhara transport by car, jeep, or van

  • All meals (breakfast, lunch, and dinner) with lodge accommodation during the trek

  • Nepali guide's food, accommodation, insurance, salary, transportation, and equipment

  • Seasonal fresh fruit such as orange, pomegranate, banana, and apple

  • Service charge

What's Not Included

  • Entrance fees during the Kathmandu city tour

  • Hotels and meals in Kathmandu

  • Your trekking gear

  • All types of soft drinks and hard drinks

  • Tips and gratuities

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Kathmandu 44600, Nepal
Tour start
Kathmandu 44600, Nepal
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 5 days finish where they began, in Kathmandu 44600.

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