5-Day Ghorepani Poon Hill Trek through the Annapurna Region

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 Trek from Nayapul to the scenic village of Tikhedhunga
• 02 Hike to Ghorepani with enjoyable views of the mountains
• 03 Witness the stunning sunrise from Poon Hill over the Annapurna Himalayan range
• 04 Walk through serene forest trails to Tadapani
• 05 Explore Ghandruk village, including its local museum and monastery

Experience a strenuous yet exciting and beautiful trek through the Annapurna region. Enjoy the beautiful countryside, forests, and waterfalls, along with tantalising views of snow-capped mountains and the sun rising over them. Meet local people in the villages, and visit a museum and monastery along the way.

Some fifteen different mountain peaks, including Dhaulagiri, are also visible from there - no wonder the place is regarded as one of the best viewpoints.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 5 Days

Tour type Shared

Activity level Hard

Accommodation Included · Standard

Transport Included

Wheelchair access No

Cities Pokhara, Kathmandu, Dhaulagiri, Annapurna, Ghorepani, Ghandruk

Languages English, Hindi

Day by day

The itinerary

1

Day 01

Travel from Kathmandu to Pokhara

• Take a tourist bus to Pokhara (826 m), which normally takes about 6 hours.
• Spend the night in a deluxe hotel in the Lakeside area.

2

Day 02

Drive to Nayapul and Trek to Tikhedhunga

• Drive to Nayapul (1050 m) and trek to Tikhedhunga (1577 m).
• After walking for about 3 hours, spend the night in a local tea house. On the way, follow the beautiful village trails and enjoy beautiful scenery.

3

Day 03

Trek through Ulleri to Ghorepani

• Trek to Ghorepani (2875 m), which takes about 5-6 hours, and stay overnight at a local tea house.
• On your way lies Ulleri village, where friendly and fun people live a very simple life. Enjoyable views of the mountains will help ease your walk.

4

Day 04

Sunrise Hike to Poon Hill and Trek to Tadapani

• Wake up very early in the morning and hike up to Poon Hill (3210 m), which takes roughly 1 hour. If the weather is fine, you can enjoy an outstanding view of sunrise over the Annapurna Himalayan range. Some fifteen different mountain peaks, including Dhaulagiri, are also visible from there - no wonder the place is regarded as one of the best viewpoints.
• After enjoying the sunrise, you will descend back to Ghorepani (approximately 1 hour) and have breakfast.
• After a short recess, resume trekking for about 5 hours to reach Tadapani (2600 m).
• You will be spending yet another night in a local tea house.

5

Day 05

Forest Trek to Ghandruk Village

• Trek for about 3 hours and arrive at Ghandruk (1950 m), mainly through forests, making this the easiest segment of the entire trip.
• After lunch, you can explore the village, which is inhabited mainly by the Gurung ethnic community.
• You can also visit the local museum and monastery.
• Spend the night in a local tea house.

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

• Transport during the trek days
• Hotel room charge
• Food including breakfast, lunch, and dinner
• Guide charges

What's Not Included

• All necessary taxes
• TIMs and permit

Know before you go

• The Ghorepani trek is a colorful, short foray into the Annapurna region. The trail winds through patchwork valleys, dense mossy forests, and icy waterfalls where you can stop to freshen your face. Around every corner is a tantalizing glimpse of the high mountains, whole horizons of which will be revealed to you as you reach the high points of your trek. This trek in the Annapurna foothills to the viewpoint on Poon Hill offers all the best of trekking in Nepal.
• Enjoy trekking in the spectacular mountain scenery through charming villages inhabited by the Gurungs, dense rhododendron forests full of birds, and deep sub-tropical valleys, all set below the Annapurna, with the picturesque fluted peak of Machhapuchhare (Fish Tail Peak) dominating the skyline. At the climax of this trek, you will climb Poon Hill at dawn to enjoy one of the most spectacular mountain escapes on Earth.
• As the sun touches the snow-capped summits, the Himalayan giants, Dhaulagiri (8,167 m) and Annapurna (8,091 m), along with a maze of other peaks, slowly appear, like magic, before your eyes.
• It is a rewarding trek that every lover of nature and beautiful landscapes can enjoy. If you want to get the most mountain views in the least amount of time, the trek up from Naya Pul to Ghorapani and then over to Ghandruk should satiate your desire for Himalayan vistas. From the sunrise above Ghorepani to the in-your-face view of Machhapuchhare and Annapurna South from Chomrong, this trek does not disappoint.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

Kathmandu, Nepal

Tour start

Kathmandu 44600, Nepal

Tour ends at the same location as the start point.