Ghorepani Poonhill trek , Annapurna region, trekking in Nepal

Ghorepani Poonhill Trek

Annapurna Region

Excellent

5/5

Duration

8 Days

Max. Altitude

2848 m.

Difficulty

Easy

Transportation

Car/Tourist Bus/Flight

Best Season

Spring | Autumn

Accommodation

Lodge during Trek

Starting Point

Kathmandu

Ending Point

Kathmandu

Overview

Poon Hill – Ghorepani – Ulleri – Tatopani – Jhinu Danda Hot Spring – Ghandruk – Pokhara

The Ghorepani Poonhill trek is also known as the Ghorepani Poonhill trek . This is a popular 5 day trekking route in the Annapurna region which is on the way to the Annapurna Base Camp. It commences from the beautiful tourist city of Pokhara; a favourite destination for travellers in Nepal; driving to Nayapool and over the suspension bridge of the Modi River. The activities of the Gurung people and their culture can also be seen on this gentle walk.

Perhaps one of the most beautiful viewpoints on earth, is at Poon Hill where you can see the most glorious sunrise and sunsets; this is a reward in itself.

This short Ghorepani Poon hill trek gives you the opportunity to view a panorama of peaks over 8000m. Mountain ranges such as Mt. Dhaulagiri and Mt. Annapurna (I) as well as others which are less than 8000 meters, which include Annapurna south, Machhapuchhere (also known as Fishtail), Gangapurna, LamjungHimal, Barasikhar, Nilgiri, Tukuche Peak etc., are also visible.

The classic Poon Hill route reaches about 3,210m, while Ghandruk is well known for its Gurung culture and mountain views.

Itinerary

Day 01

Day 02

Trek through Ulleri and rhododendron forest to Ghorepani.

Day 03

Early morning sunrise at Poon Hill (3,210m), then trek/continue toward Tatopani.

Day 04

Beautiful villages and mountain scenery toward Jhinu Danda.

Day 05

Enjoy the famous Jhinu Danda hot spring, then continue toward beautiful Ghandruk village.

Day 06

Explore the traditional Gurung village, then drive to Pokhara.

Day 07

Enjoy Phewa Lake and Pokhara before departure.

Included

Hotel in Kathmandu and Pokhara
Accommodation in tea houses and lodge doring trekking period
Transportation from pokhara to trekking starting point and ending point to pokhara
Government licensed trekking guide and porters during trekking
Staff insurance, pension fund, wages, equipment and local transport
Annapurna conservation fee permit and (TIMS) card