Gorepani Poon Hill Trek

Ghorepani Poon Hill trek is one of the most convenient, easy, and popular trek in Annapurna region. As the name suggests, Poon Hill is quite popular, especially for the panoramic view of Dhaulagiri, Annapurna I, Annapurna II, Annapurna III, Annapurna IV, Gangapurna, Manaslu, Lamjung Himal, and Annapurna South. Observe the sun rise over the mountains from Poon Hill, and you might realize what every day sunrise has to offer in this Photographer's Paradise. Beside this, the trek offers you to view a collective pose of nature, with beautiful villages, fields happy with paddy, and terraced slopes.
Ghorepani is an ancient village where traders had found water (In Nepali: Paani) for their mules and horses (In Nepali: Ghora). You will share this trek with other trekkers of Annapurna Base camp, and donkeys and animals. Through dense forest of rhododendron you reach Ghorepani, where there are lots of teahouses and lodges for travelers. You can also view mountains peeking over Ghorepani in a clear bright day. This trek is quite popular, as it is the shortest of all to the Annapurna, and doesn't possess much challenge: anybody with passion in trekking can go for this trek.
Starting from Phedi of Surkhet, Dhampus awaits with views of Mt. Annapurna South and Fishtail. We pass through forests full with rhododendron to Landruk Village, and then to one of the most beautiful village of the world—the Ghandruk village. The terrace fields and guarding mountains shall embrace you in the very first look. Through Tadapani you will be welcomed by Magar inhabitants at Ghorepani. And then finally, when you reach to Poon Hill, the infant rays of sun over the smooth landscape will overwhelmingly arrest you. Carve in your memories, this view will be one of the most mesmerizing moments in your entire life time!
We—the Himalayan Wild Treks offer you the most economic and best offer for Ghorepani Poon Hill trek for nature and travel enthusiasts.

Itinerary Outlines
Day 1 : Arrival at Kathmandu
Day 2 : Journey to Pokhara
Day 3 : To Nayapul/Ulleri
Day 4 : To Ghorepani
Day 5 : Hike to Poonhill/Tadapani
Day 6 : To Landrung
Day 7 : To Dhampus
Day 8 : To Phedi
Day 9 : Journey to Pokhara/Kathmandu
Day 10 : Departure
 

What to Bring ?

The following checklist should help you with your packing. As a general rule, you should always try to keep the weight of your equipment to a minimum. The packed weight of your trek bag while trekking should be no more than 15 KG.

• Waterproof overtrousers / rainpants
• Baselayer Hiking boots Socks
• Trekking trousers / pants
• shirts
• Casual shirt and/or T-shirts
• Fleece jacket or warm jumper/sweater
• Waterproof jacket
• Sunhat Warm hat
• Sunglasses
• Thermal gloves
• Warm and waterproof over gloves or mittens
• Headtorch/Headlamp with spare bulb and batteries
• Sun protection (including total bloc for lips, nose etc.)
• Water bottles 1 L. Antibacterial handwash
• Small towel Daypack,25/30Litres
• Trekking poles
• Sleeping bag 4 or 5 season * (rated down to – 20ºC)
• Warm jacket (down)*

 

Medical

• Small, personal first-aid kit. (Simple and light)

• Aspirin, first-aid tape, and plasters (Band-Aids)
• 1 skin-blister repair kit
• Anti-diarrhea pills
• Anti-headache pills
• Cough and/or cold medicine
• Anti-altitude sickness pills: Diamox or Acetylzolamide
• Stomach antibiotic: Ciprofloxacin, etc.
• Do not bring sleeping pills as they are a respiratory depressant.
•  Water purification tablets or water filter
• 1 set of earplugs Extra pair of prescription glasses, contact lens supplies.

Note: Walking pole, down jacket, sleeping bag, etc available on hire in Kathmandu or request we will provide it. NOTES Trip cost will vary depending on numbers of travelers, duration/days of trek, standard of hotel in Kathmandu before & after the trip. Please contact us to GET a Custom Quote.

 

Day 1 : Arrival at Kathmandu
Welcome to Nepal. Our representative will receive you at the airport and take you to your hotel. After you freshen up and rest, you might want to explore Kathmandu and do some shopping quickly. In the late afternoon, a short debrief session will be held. In the evening, we shall held Welcome dinner where you will be invited. Stay overnight at Kathmandu.
Altitude: Kathmandu: 1,350 m

Day 2 : Journey to Pokhara
After breakfast in the morning, we will head off to Pokhara in our vehicle. Drive to Pokhara is approximately 7 hours journey, with lunch stop of an hour. You will enjoy the drive. We will reach Pokhara by 2:00 PM. You will spend your night at your hotel at Pokhara.
Altitude: Pokhara: 827 m

Day 3 : To Nayapul/Ulleri
Next morning, we shall drive to Nayapul, then trek towards Ulleri. Initially, trekking along a river for 20 minutes, we shall arrive at Birenthanti. We will ascend small uphill to reach Hile and Tikhedhunga. Then, ascending the steeply hill we shall reach the Magar village—the Ulleri.
Altitude: Nayapul: 2070 m

Day 4 : To Ghorepani
Through rhododendron and oak forest, we ascend until we arrive at Banthanti. After Banthanti, through Nangeythanti we advance towards Ghorepani. The whole trekking in this day would go for about 5 hours. We will spend the night at this beautiful place in Annapurna region.
Altitude: Ghorepani: 2,856 m

Day 5 : Hike to Poon Hill/Tadapani
Today, we shall start our journey little early in the morning towards Poonhill. Poonhill offers spectacular panoramic views of Mt. Annapurna, Lamjung Himalayan range, Dhaulgiri, etc. The sunrise over these mountains is one of the best experience this trek can offer you. We shall return back to Ghorepani, have breakfast and trek towards Tadapani.
Altitude: Poon Hill: 3,210 m; Tadapani: 2,625 m

Day 6 : To Landrung
Today, we shall descend at the southern bottom of Ghandruk. Through stone staircases, crossing bridge over raging Modi Khola, we shall ascend stone staricases. After trekking for approximately half an hour we arrive at a large and beautiful Gurung village—the Landrung. We shall spend the night at Landgrung.
Altitude: Landrung: 1,664 m

Day 7 : To Dhampus
Next morning, after our breakfast and little exploration of the valley, thatched houses, terraced fields, crossing the suspension bridge over Tigu Khola, ascending a small hill for 15 minutes, we shall arrive at Tolkha village. Then the trail ascends to Bheri Kharka, Deurali, we arrive at Dhampus.
Altitude: Dhampus: 1,830 m

Day 8 : To Phedi/Pokhara
In the next morning, overlooking the Phewa Lake and Pokhara valley, we descend through stone staricases, pine and rhododendron forest, terraced settlements, and tropical forest until we arrive at Phedi. From here, we shall drive back to Pokhara and spend overnight.
Altitude: Phedi: 1,180 m

Day 9 : Journey to Kathmandu
Seven hour drive back to Kathmandu awaits us this day. After breakfast, we shall head back to the capital city, enjoying the scenic beauty the journey has to offer. After we reach there, you might wish to do some shopping. We will have a Farewell dinner at a restaurant.
Altitude: Kathmandu: 1,350 m

Day 10 : Departure
We shall drop you at the airport with sufficient time before your flight. This is the last moment in Nepal, we will bade goodbyes. Have a safe journey back to your homecountry.

What to Bring ?

The following checklist should help you with your packing. As a general rule, you should always try to keep the weight of your equipment to a minimum. The packed weight of your trek bag while trekking should be no more than 15 KG.

• Waterproof overtrousers / rainpants
• Baselayer Hiking boots Socks
• Trekking trousers / pants
• shirts
• Casual shirt and/or T-shirts
• Fleece jacket or warm jumper/sweater
• Waterproof jacket
• Sunhat Warm hat
• Sunglasses
• Thermal gloves
• Warm and waterproof over gloves or mittens
• Headtorch/Headlamp with spare bulb and batteries
• Sun protection (including total bloc for lips, nose etc.)
• Water bottles 1 L. Antibacterial handwash
• Small towel Daypack,25/30Litres
• Trekking poles
• Sleeping bag 4 or 5 season * (rated down to – 20ºC)
• Warm jacket (down)*

 

Medical

• Small, personal first-aid kit. (Simple and light)

• Aspirin, first-aid tape, and plasters (Band-Aids)
• 1 skin-blister repair kit
• Anti-diarrhea pills
• Anti-headache pills
• Cough and/or cold medicine
• Anti-altitude sickness pills: Diamox or Acetylzolamide
• Stomach antibiotic: Ciprofloxacin, etc.
• Do not bring sleeping pills as they are a respiratory depressant.
•  Water purification tablets or water filter
• 1 set of earplugs Extra pair of prescription glasses, contact lens supplies.

Note: Walking pole, down jacket, sleeping bag, etc available on hire in Kathmandu or request we will provide it. NOTES Trip cost will vary depending on numbers of travelers, duration/days of trek, standard of hotel in Kathmandu before & after the trip. Please contact us to GET a Custom Quote.