Ghorepani Poonhill Trek is a colorful incursion, breath taking Annapurna Himalayan views, the glory of snow capped mountain and rhododendron forest through the trail.
Trip Code : NTEGPT6 | Trip Duration : 10 Days |
Trip Level : Demanding | Trip Max Altitude : 3500 |
Trip Start Location : Kathmandu | Trip End Location : Pokhara |
Trip Route : Kathmandu-Pokhara-Ghandruk-Poonhill | Trip Best Season : March-April & August-November |
Trip Highlights
- Best Sunrise and Himalayas View, Poonhill.
- One of the Biggest Ghandruk Gurung village and Ulleri Magar Village.
- View of Dhaulagiri (8167M,) Manaslu (8163m,) and Annapurna I (8091m) and others Himalayas.
- Small villages Birethati, Hile, Tikhedhunga, Ghorepani, Tadapani.
- Waterfall, Rice Terrace.
- Easy, Short, and breath-taking trek in the Annapurna region.
Trip Information
The Ghorepani Poon-Hill trek is a short and easy holiday trek in Nepal that takes you to the beautiful surroundings of the Annapurna area. This trek is typically predominant amongst the voyagers and particularly trekkers who are searching for a couple of days to be close to nature and want to experience nearby culture in Nepal without including in high altitude climbs. There is no hazard at all of the high-altitude sicknesses on this trek. Taking the enduring pace through the wonderful Modi waterway valley, you delicately scale to Poon-Hill, which lies at the foot of the Annapurna massif. You will cherish every last-minute locating at awe-inspiring Himalayan Mountain perspectives of Dhaulagiri, Annapurna South(7219m), Machhapuchhre (Fish Tail) (6997m), Manaslu and other snow-capped mountains and experience socially rich multi-ethnic towns along the course of the trek.
From Kathmandu, we drive to Pokhara taking after the Prithvi Highway and the next morning we drive from Pokhara to Nayapul, the trek’s beginning stage. Leaving Nayapul we will stroll along Modi River going through the woodland of rhododendron and reaching up to Tirkhedhunga town. The following day, we move for 2hrs through tough trails. Passing the towns of Ulleri and Banthanti and achieving the highest point of the Nangethanti Hill. At that point, we will descend from Nangethati to Ghorepani and remain for our overnight at the teahouse. After waking up before the break of first light, we’ll climb up to Poon Hill to see a spectacular sunrise over the Himalayan Mountains. From Poon Hill, we stroll down to the teahouse and take breakfast. At that point, we head down to Ghandruk town. This is an extremely prominent customary town of Gurung communities, where you can encounter their deep-rooted traditions and culture. After spending a night at Ghandruk town we will follow the course back to Nayapul and catch land transport. We meet numerous kindred trekkers up and down the route along the trek.
Note:- Above mention information is just the guideline and a standard template of what we provide. The trip can be customized at your request to accommodate your specific requirements.
Trip Itinerary
Day 1 - Arrival day at Kathmandu
- After you arrive at the airport in Kathmandu, our representative will drop you off at the hotel.
- Rest and relax.
- Enjoy welcome dinner.
- Overnight at the hotel.
Day 2 - Full day guided sightseeing tour in Kathmandu.
- Early morning breakfast.
- You can visit the World Heritage Sites of Kathmandu Valley with our guide.
- Explore Pashupatinath Temple, Swoyambhunath Temple, Boudhanath Stupa, Kathmandu Durbar Square.
- Prepare for the next day trek.
- Overnight at the hotel.
Day 3 - Kathmandu to Pokhara (910m/2986ft.)
- Morning breakfast.
- Around 5 to 6 hrs drive to reach Pokhara from Kathmandu.
- Enjoy the incredible scenery of the riverside and country side.
- Check in to the hotel of Pokhara.
- Stroll around Fewa Lake in the afternoon.
- Boat in the gorgeous Fewa Lake.
- Stay overnight at the Hotel.
- (You can also take a short 25 minutes flight to Pokhara instead -- the choice is optional)
Day 4 - Pokhara to Tirkhe Dhunga (1577m).
- Morning breakfast.
- Around an hour drive to Nayapul (50km).
- About 20 minutes trek to reach Birethati.
- Trek through the Modi River.
- Trek to hille, then trek to tirkhe dughga.
- This day's trek will take about 3-4hrs.
- Overnight at Guest House.
Day 5 - Tirkhe Dhunga to Ghorepani (2855m).
- Morning breakfast.
- Begins trek through the stream (Bhurungdi Khola) over a suspension bridge.
- Trek to a large Magar Village called Ulleri.
- Climbs gently through pastures and cultivated fields, through the rhododendron and oak forests
- Reach to Nangethanti and do rest.
- Trek to Ghorepani through the forest.
- You will trek about 5-6 hrs today.
- Overnight at Guest House.
Day 6 - Ghorepani to trek Poon Hill (3210m) and to TADAPANI (2630m).
- Early morning before breakfast around 4 am an hour hike to Poonhill (3210m).
- Enjoy the Panoramic Mountain Views & beautiful Sunrise Views.
- Trek down to Ghorepani and have Breakfast.
- Around 6 hrs trek to reach Tadapani.
- Climbs along ridges and through the beautiful pine and rhododendron forests to Deurali.
- Descend and reach Banthanti, before winding our way to Tadapani.
- Overnight at the hotel.
Day 7 - Tadapani to Ghandruk (1950m).
- Morning breakfast.
- Continue trek towards Ghandruk.
- A descent around 4 hrs and reach to big Gurung Village called Ghandruk.
- Encounter with the Gurung people and their unique culture and traditions.
- Enjoy excellent close views of Annapurna South, Machhapurchhe and Himachuli.
- Overnight at a Guest House.
Day 8 - Ghandruk to Pokhara (910m).
- Early morning breakfast.
- Today is the last day of this Trek.
- About 3-4hrs we will trek then take the bus back to Pokhara.
- Overnight at Hotel.
Day 9 - Pokhara to Kathmandu
- Enjoy farewell dinner in the evening to celebrate the successful completion of our journey.
- You can do some souvenir shopping in the vibrant Thamel.
Day 10 - Final Departure.
- Hotel breakfast and check out
- Airport transfer 3 hours before departure
Trip Includes
Price Includes
- Airport / Hotel / Airport pick up & drop off service by a private tourist vehicle.
- Standard twin-sharing accommodation in a three-star hotel in Kathmandu including breakfast (2 nights).
- Guesthouse accommodation during the trek in mostly twin-share and occasionally dormitory-style rooms
- All standard meals during the trek ( Breakfasts, Lunches and Dinners).
- Local gov licensed English-speaking trekking guide.
- The required number of local staff and porters to carry your luggage during the trek. We assign one porter for every two guests.
- Food, accommodation, salary, insurance, equipment and medicine for all staff.
- Annapurna Conservation permits and TIMS permit for trekking.
- Ground Transport service from Kathmandu - Pokhara- Kathmandu and Pokhara-Nayapul-Pokhara.
- Free Nepal Travel duffel/kit bag and sun hat (yours to keep).
- All our government taxes, vat, tourist service charges.
- Official expenses.
Price Does not Include
- Lunch and dinner in Kathmandu. Depending on your budget, it may cost about USD 15 to USD 20 per person.
- Travel Insurance(compulsory!), which covers emergency high-altitude rescue and evacuation (See the travel insurance page.)
- International airfare and airport departure tax (See the international flights page.)
- Nepal entry visa - You can obtain the visa easily upon your arrival Airport in Kathmandu
- Tourist Visa with Multiple Entries for 15 days can be obtained by paying USD 25 or equivalent foreign currency.
- Similarly, Tourist Visa with Multiple Entries for 30 days and 90 days can be obtained by paying USD 40 and 100 respectively. Please bring 2 copies of passport size photos.)
- Alcoholic, hot and cold drinks.
- Personal trekking equipment.
- Tips for trekking staff and driver (tipping is expected).
- Any others expenses that are not mentioned in the 'Price Includes' section.
Trekking equipment and clothing needed for this trek
- Warm fleece hat with ears cover or balaclava.
- Sun hat and scarf to cover face.
- Good polarized sunglass (uv protector).
- Cold proof polypropylene tshirt (2/2 half and full sleeve).
- Wind proof fleece jacket and thermal down tshirt.
- Waterproof shell jacket and Gore-tex jacket.
- Light weight poly-liner gloves and wool or fleece gloves(1 pair each).
- A pair of expedition mittens.(waterproof shell).
- Underwears.
- Light weight cotton pants and hiking shorts.(1 pair each)
- A pair of light and expedition thermal bottoms.
- A pair of fleece trousers and A pair of waterproof shell pants.(breathable fabric)
- A pair of socks.(Thin lightweight inner and thick warm wool hiking socks).
- Hiking shoes with spare laces.
- Light sandals/shoes for camp.
- Headlamp (with extra battries and bulbs)
- Basic First Aid Kit
- Large plastic bags.
- 2 water bottles.(1 liter each)
- Toiletries and Medium size towel.
- Face and body moisturizer
- 1 medium rucksack (50-70 liters/3000-4500 cubic inches)
- A small day trek bag( with combination lock).
- Small padlocks for duffel bags.
- Books, Games, Binoculars. (Optional).
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Trip Departures
The price per person for the Small group Journey is fixed as stated below. There is also the option of private and tailor made journey best suited for you, your family and friends. The discount is subjected to increase with the number of people in your group. Bigger the group better the discount so group bookings are highly encouraged.
Trip FAQ
YES, all our trips are guaranteed to run. We never cancel the trip due to not having enough participants; we can arrange the trip for one person as well as a private trip at very minimum additional cost. Please inquire about this during the time of booking.
This is a difficult thing to measure. We have seen everything from USD 20 to USD 1000 per person for guides and porters. Tipping is not required, but a small gesture of thanks to your guides and local porters. The level of the tip should reflect the level of satisfaction from and personal involvement with your guide. However, we recommend you to spend minimum 10% of your total trip cost for tipping entire local staffs, the ratio of tipping guide and porter will be given to you at the pre-trip meeting in Kathmandu before starting the trek.
Yes, there are a plenty of options and choices to extend your holiday before or after your main trip. Please inbox us [email protected] for further information.
Holiday should never be about making it to the final point quickly. Along your trek we can add days at your request with additional costs to cover guides, porters, accommodation and food. Please consult with your guide and he will update our office in Kathmandu and we can make the arrangements accordingly.
If you are in private or solo trip it would be possible as your itinerary is very flexible or if you were in group, then this option would be limited so please make sure you discuss with your group and guide and your guide will update us accordingly.
Whilst on the trek, our porter will take care of your luggage. All you need to carry is your small day bag for your personal belongings like camera, water bottle, sun cream etc.
The trip will be confirmed only when we receive the completed final booking form and 20% deposit payment. You can pay the rest of the balance when you arrive in Kathmandu by USD Cash, Credit cards (Master, Visa and American Express) any card payment requires 4% bank fee while doing the transaction, which is taken by bank itself.
There are telephones in some villages along the trekking routes of the Everest , Annapurna, Manaslu, Dhaulagiri and Kanchenjunga region from which you can make international calls. All our guides carry local sim cards both Nepal Telecom and Ncell in order to update whereabouts and situation of our every client. You may pass the number of our guide to your family for the callback or you can make a call from the guide’s mobile and pay him directly for the international call too. Also we have kept a satellite phone which has poor connection for the network of phones. Our guide’s use it during the case of emergency and also clients can use them by paying its rental fee.
Yes, we do have PAC but it is not necessarily required for the trek, which is around 5,000 m level. If someone requires oxygen cylinder then it can be hired from the guesthouses as we use the guesthouse that has facilities of oxygen cylinder. If one needs PAC we will surely provide one if required and extra charge would be applicable for it. Please note: Using oxygen in the mountain can be very expensive so please make sure you are covered with good travel insurance policies so that you can claim your emergency medical expenses.
It totally depends on level of your sickness. Once you are sick in higher altitude you need to rest at lower altitude and it at least need 3 days to a week for the recovery. If you are in private or solo trip you can discuss and decide with guide depending on your health status. If you were in a group then this option would be limited so please make sure you discuss with guide and catch up the group later on.
Our guide will see the condition of sick label then immediately take decision whether wait for a while or return back to Kathmandu also advice us to send helicopter for the rescue.
Our Company insures all our trekking staff members, including guides, cooks, Sherpa and porters. Please visit our company information page.
Our guides are 24 hours available for the services during the trek. They are trained to use first aid kit and have knowledge to use Oximeter in order to track your oxygen level just to make sure you are fit enough to continue your high altitude walk. Guides also carry local sim cards both Nepal Telecom and Ncell in order to update whereabouts and situation of our every client. During the time of emergency our guides are alert and keeps updated to head office in Kathmandu that is available 24 /7 to arranging from horse to mules or helicopters in the must needed cases especially when client is seriously sick in the mountain and needed to be hospitalized. Our guide also carry satellite phone for incase emmergency. Our guide’s use it during the case of emergency and also clients can use them by paying its rental fee.
Yes, they have all received a 45-day training from the Hotel Management and Tourism Center in Nepal. The guides have also received high altitude first aid training from KEEP (Kathmandu Environmental Education Project).
One of the most unpredictable elements of the Everest, Annapurna, Langtang, Manaslu,Kanchenjunga, Dhaulagiri region is the weather. If you’re not properly prepared for the twists, turns and volatility of the conditions that can occur in this breathtaking region, you might find yourself in an uncomfortable and unpleasant situation. Here are some weather basics to help ensure that you come to the Himalayas as well equipped and prepared to face anything. Generally speaking, the nights are much cooler than the daytime hours in the Himalayan region. Many first-time trekkers are surprised to learn about the incredible range that may occur in a given day. During the day, the thermometer could reach temps as high as 25 degrees C (77 Degrees F), only to dip down as low as -20 degrees C (-4 Degrees F) in less than 24 hours. While there’s no way to know exactly what each day in the mountains will bring, the weather and temperature ranges tend to be somewhat predictable based on the month and season.
Spring – March / April / May / June
Spring happens to be one of the best times of the year to visit the Everest, Annapurna, Langtang, Manaslu,Kanchenjunga, Dhaulagiri region, although because of this, it can become somewhat crowded. One can meet many other Everest climbers during this season and base camp is full of tents. The beautiful clear blue sky can be seen and the many different species of flower are visible in the lower altitude. During springtime, the average temperature is 20 degrees C (68 Degrees F), with a maximum of 25 degrees C (77 Degrees F), during sunny days and a minimum of -15 degrees C (5 Degrees F), in the morning and at night for areas above 4000 meters.
July / August Through Mid-September is Monsoon Season
This season is not really recommended to travel as it rains in the lower altitudes, below 3500 meters. In areas above 4000 meters, it rains sometimes and although it is also sometimes dry, very few people travel during this season. There are positive sides of trekking during the monsoon months as the excess rainfall can provide ample chance to see spectacular views of the waterfall and it’s also the best season to avoid the crowds. During springtime, the average temperature is 22 degrees C (71.6 Degrees F), with a maximum of 30 degrees C (86 Degrees F), during sunny days and a minimum of -5 degrees C (23 Degrees F), in the morning and at night for areas above 4000 meters.
Autumn – End of September / October / November
Similar to springtime, autumn in the Everest, Annapurna, Langtang, Manaslu,Kanchenjunga, Dhaulagiri region is also a crowded season, but it’s one of the best times to trek. While it lacks the beauty of flowers, the clear blue sky can be seen, affording incredible views from just about every angle. The average temperature during the fall is 17 degrees C (62.6 Degrees F), with a maximum temp of 20 degrees C (68 Degrees F), during sunny days and a minimum of -15 degrees C (5 Degrees F), in the morning and at night, for areas above 4000 meters’ altitude.
Winter- December/ January/ February
Winter start from mid-December till mid-February. People still like to trek in this month due to fewer crowds. View is still good but foggy so having extra days is highly recommended during this period. The average temperature during the winter is 10 degrees C (50 Degrees F), with a maximum temp of 17 degrees C (62.6 Degrees F), during sunny days and a minimum of -20 degrees C (-4 Degrees F), in the morning and at night, for areas above 4000 meters’ altitude. The above temperature is based on outside of the guesthouse temperature. No need to worry about the cold temperature as we provide the sleeping bag plus the extra blanket to make sure our clients are warm enough during the time of need.
Our trekking season extends from mid- September to May. From early September the monsoonal rains decrease. By end of September through to December the weather is usually stable with mild to warm days, cold nights. February, March, April, May, June, October, November, December are the best time to do trek in Nepal. From July to mid-September is raining season in Nepal.
Cancellation notice is required, minimum of 20 days prior to trip departure. If the reason is valid the Trip shall then be termed as cancelled and the cancellation charge of 30% of the trip amount would be deducted from the advance paid.
If you do not cancel your trip prior to 20 days due to whatsoever reasons, you must be aware that the trip you’ve already bought is completely non-refundable as per our terms and conditions. If you cancel the trip and need to submit a claim to your insurance company, we can help with the supporting documentation such as a receipt of advance monies paid. If your trip is cut short due to weather/illness/personal reasons, there is no refund for accommodations unused.
The trip will be confirmed only when we receive the completed final booking form and 20% deposit payment. You can pay the rest of the balance when you arrive in Kathmandu by USD Cash, Credit cards (Master, Visa and American Express) any card payment requires 4% bank fee while doing the transaction, which is taken by bank itself.
Yes, you need to book your own International flights. We are a local agent and it would cost you significantly higher to book through us.
Depending on the nature of the travel, the transportation to and from the destination varies from domestic flights to vehicule transportation to even horse rides on mules and yaks and porter. We provide you only those options, which enhance your local experience while allowing you to travel comfortably and efficiently. We use private tourist vehicles for sightseeing, city tours and pickups. Depending on the group size we use cars, minibus, big bushes, vans or alternatively 4WD SUVs, more traveling along the narrow and bumpy roads of Nepal. All the vehicles are usually air-conditioned unless we are traveling in cooler areas. For domestic flights that need to used some remore destination from Kathmandu-Lukla, Kathmandu-pokhara-Jomsom, Kathmandu - Tumling tar, Kathmandu - Teiplajung, Kathmandu- Nepaljung-Jupal, Kathmandu- Nepaljung- Simikot, Kathmandu- Nepaljung-Surkhet etc we use Sita Air, Tara Air and Summit Air -popular domestic airlines.
It depends on your spending habits. Generally, in Kathmandu, you can allocate USD 10 to USD 20 for a lunch and a dinner. USD 15 to USD 20 per person a day will be enough to buy bottles of water, chocolates, pay for the hot shower and a few drinks during the trekking. Please note, higher you go the things would be expensive especially at higher altitude; all the goods are supplied either by helicopter, horse, mules or porters therefore things are more expensive.
At the lower altitude in trekking route, the guesthouses provide the facilities of hot shower. And in rest of the places (at higher elevation), warm water in the bucket will be provided for shower. For all above showers, it would cost you extra about USD 3-4 per shower. The higher you go the hot shower would be expensive.
Bottled water is easily available at the lodges and teahouses. You can buy bottled water at the cost of USD 2 at lower elevations to USD 4 to higher elevation per liter. More higher, it would be more expensive. If you are planning to drink normal water, purifying water with any sort of purification tablets or drop is a must. One can purchase purification tablets or iodine in Kathmandu.
No problem at all because mostly, the lodges in the Everest region serve the vegetarian meals. We always recommend our clients to eat vegetarian meals to avoid the food poisoning, eating heavy meals and non- vegetarian meals at the high altitude is not really safe for the stomach.
Most teahouses (lodges) in Trekking region trails cook a delicious range of mostly vegetarian fare. Pasta, tuna bakes, noodles, potatoes, eggs, daal bhat (white rice and lentils), bread, soup, fresh vegetables (variety depends on the season) and even some desserts like apple pies, pancakes, and some interesting attempts at custard. You will find a lot of garlic on the menu because it assists with acclimatization – eat every day. In many larger villages you may find some meat items on the menu. You can always get hot chocolate, tea and hot lemon drinks, as well as soft drinks, and treats like chocolate and crisps.
Each day dinner and breakfast will be at a lodge you’ll stay at while for the lunch you would be stopping by on the way where you can order your meals as per your choice. Guide will help you to stop by at best possible places to eat.
Most of the tea houses do have western style flushing toilet however in higher elevation you could find the squat toilets made of either a ceramic basin on the ground or few planks precariously positioned over a hole in the ground which is always outside of the room.Where do we go to toilet along the trail?
Most of the tea houses do have western style flushing toilet however in higher elevation you could find the squat toilets made of either a ceramic basin on the ground or few planks precariously positioned over a hole in the ground which is always outside of the room.
We use standard rooms at three star hotels in Kathmandu with breakfast included. Along the trekking routes, teahouses/lodges generally provide basic clean facilities with a mattress and a quilt or blanket. We can also offer you Ace the Himalaya sleeping bags if needed (to be returned after the trip) but it is a good idea to always have your own sleeping equipment. The lodges in trekking routes usually provide single and double rooms, or occasionally a dormitory. At times when possible, dining will be around a bonfire. In teahouses, food will be prepared in the kitchen, which you should not enter without permission.
Please bring a copy of your travel insurance, a copy of your passport and 3 photos (passport size) with you for your trip to Nepal. You would need photos for permits.
YES, you can obtain a visa easily upon your arrival at Tribhuwan International Airport in Kathmandu. Tourist Visa with Multiple Entry for 30 days can be obtained by paying US $ 40 or equivalent foreign currency. Similarly, Tourist Visa with Multiple Entry for 90 days can be obtained by paying US $ 100.
Yes, our airport representative will be there to greet you at the airport. S/he will be displaying an Nepal Travel Expedition signboard outside the airport terminal. Upon arrival, you will be transferred to your hotel in our tourist vehicle
Tamang hetitage Trek is suitable for average people who are moderately fit. Some physical fitness programs such as running, swimming and hiking are recommended before you embark on this journey. While on the trek, it is common to experience some discomfort before being fully acclimatized. Two rules you need to remember to prevent and beat altitude mountain sickness (AMS) are: drink lots of water (at least 3 liters a day) and walk slowly.