Short Ghorepani Poon Hill Trek - 4 Days

Trip Facts
  • Duration:4 Days
  • Difficulty Level: Easy
  • Destination: Nepal
  • Max. Altitude: 3210m
  • Start at: Kathmandu
  • End at: Pokhara
  • Group Size: 1 - 24
  • Best Season: Spring to Autumn

Highlights

  • The short trek to Ghorepani is a perfect balance of natural beauty and cultural experience
  • A hike to Poon Hill offers a breathtaking view of sunset and mountains
  • Breathtaking views of Mount Annapurna, Dhaulagiri, Annapurna South, Annapurna I, Machhapuchhre (Fishtail), Hiunchuli, and many more
  • Trekking through traditional Magar and Gurung villages where you can experience their unique culture, traditions, and lifestyle
  • Hike through beautiful forests of rhododendron, the national flower of Nepal. If you trek during the spring season, you will see these forests in full bloom

Trip Overview

The Ghorepani Poon Hill trek is one of the popular, short, and easy hiking route in Nepal. The trip to Ghorapani Poon Hill offers stunning views of the mountains such as Dhaulagiri (8167 Meters) and Annapurna Himalayan range and hiking through the beautiful forests, traditional villages, and diverse cultural experiences. This trekking package is normally complete within 4 days.

Our short trek to Ghorapani can be suitable for all levels of hikers, making it an ideal choice for those who want to discover the beauty of the Himalayas without the need for extensive hiking experience.

The Ghorapani Poon Hill hike starts from Banthanti after 3 hours drive from Pokhara. The trekking trail will lead you through beautiful rhododendron forests, offering breathtaking views of the Annapurna and Dhaulagiri Himalayan ranges. During the treks, you can have an opportunity to walk through traditional Gurung and Magar villages where you can experience their unique culture, traditions, and lifestyle.

The Hill station Poon Hill is a tourist hub and the main highlight of the trek. After a 45-minute hike, you will reach this hill top which offers stunning panoramic views of the mountain including Mt Dhaulagiri, Annapurna South, Fishtail, Nilgiri, and many others. Watching the sunrise and sunset over the Himalayas from Poon Hill is a once-in-a-lifetime experience that you should not miss.

During the Ghorapani trek, you can spend a night at comfortable tea houses and lodges where they serve delicious Nepali and continental food and you can enjoy interacting with Local people and fellow trekkers.

Green society Adventure specially designed this short trek in Annapurna, join us now, we organize the trip to fit your time requirement and budget with the best care throughout the voyage. Our Ghorapani Poon Hill trek package is an excellent choice for those who want to experience the natural beauty and cultural richness of Nepal in a relatively short period of time. With its breathtaking views, beautiful forests, and traditional villages, this 4-day trek in Nepal is a must-do for any adventure lover.

Before You Start Hiking to Ghorapani

  • Bring enough warm clothes and Hiking boots during the trek.
  • We will have to walk up and downhill on an uneven trail daily with our 4-5 kilos load day backpack. So Please Prepare yourself.
  • We highly recommend carrying a reusable water bottle. You can fill the safe drinking water in lodges or use an inbuilt filtration system like Life Straw or Steripen.
  • Wi-Fi is available at all teahouses along the trekking route to Poonhill. Normally you must pay an extra charge for using their Wi-Fi hotspot.
  • Bring enough cash (20-25 USD) for your personal expenses.

Cost Of 4 Days Ghrapani Poonhill Trek 

The short hike to Ghorapani Poonhill is normally completed in 4 days and the cost of the trip ranges from $386 to 660 depending on the number of groups and services required.  

Number of PaxStarting Price Inquiry
1 to 1$470Send Inquiry
2 to 3 $419Send Inquiry
4 and Above $375Send Inquiry

Note: The private vehicle costs from $120 to $200 Depending on the type of vehicle (Car, Jeep, Hiace Van). The both-way flight ticket from/ to Kathmandu normally costs $230 per person including airport pick-up and drop. 

Itinerary
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We can Customize the trip to suite your interest and help you make it fit your budget.

Our journey to Ghorepani Poon hill trek starts with an exciting drive to Pokhara. The drive is pleasant with beautiful countryside, a snowy peak, and a roaring river. Driving through several green hills, huts, and village will give you excitement but the road condition is not good everywhere.

After 6 hours of drive, we are reaching the beautiful lake city Pokhara, and you can spend your free time boating on Lake or wander around Lakeside.

  • Max. Altitude:820m/ 2690ft
  • Accommodation:Hotel

After having breakfast in Lake City, Pokhara, we will drive to Banthanti, which is the starting point of our Ghorapani trek. Along the way, we will drive through Nayapool, a small town and Birethanti, where we will need to check our permits and TIMS. From there, we will continue our drive to Banthanti. From Banthanti, we start our hike to Ghorepani through the dense Rhodonderna and pine forest.

Ghorepani, which is mostly inhabited by the Magar ethnicity, is an intriguing place with small shops and stalls that sell local products. It is one of the most famous and best places for trekkers in the Annapurna region, as it offers a stunning view of the Annapurna and Dhaulagiri Himalayan ranges.

  • Max. Altitude:2860m/ 9380ft
  • Accommodation:Teahouse
  • Meals:Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner

We will wake up early in the morning, one hour before sunrise, and start our hike to Poon Hill.Poon Hill is the crown jewel of this trek, offering magnificent views of the sunrise as well as panoramic views of Mt. Dhaulagiri I (8167m), Annapurna I (8091m), Tukuche, Nilgiri (6940m), Hiunchuli (6441m), Tarke Kang (7193m), and Machapuchre (6997m).

The breathtaking scenery will leave you spellbound and elevate you to a heavenly realm. Once we have taken in the mesmerizing views, we will trek back to our lodge, prepare our backpacks, have breakfast, and continue our trek to Tadapani. We will head east and ascend a nearby ridge (Gurung Hill), then descend through the rhododendron forest, pass by spectacular waterfalls, and finally reach Tadapani.

  • Max. Altitude:2620m/ 8626ft
  • Accommodation:Teahouse
  • Meals:Breakfst, Lunch, and Dinner

Today is the last day of our trek, after breakfast in the morning, we will tart our trek by descending through a dense and dark forest. This leg of the trek will take us through a thick forest of ancient rhododendron trees and various other flowers.

After three hours of hiking through the forest and crossing several small streams, we will arrive at the village of Ghandruk, a sloping settlement primarily inhabited by the Gurung people. We can take a break and have lunch in Ghandruk village while enjoying the breathtaking mountain views.

Following lunch, we will hike to the Jeep station and drive back to Pokhara. In Pokhara, we can spend the evening hanging out by the lakeside, enjoy our farewell dinner.

  • Accommodation:Hotel
  • Meals:Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
Cost Details
Includes
  • Free hotel transfer in a private vehicle.
  • Two nights hotel in Pokhara, on twin-sharing Basic with breakfast.
  • Kathmandu – Pokhara – Kathmandu transportation by tourist bus (optional flight with an extra cost of  $ 230 or a private vehicle $120).
  • Pokhara to BanThanti and Ghandruk Phedi to Pokhara transportation.
  • Full board meals: (Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner) during the trek.
  • Teahouse or Lodges accommodation during the trek.
  • Seasonal fresh fruits as dessert every evening after dinner during the trek.
  • An experienced English-speaking trek leader (trekking guide).
  • All salary, insurance, equipment, flight, food, drinks, and accommodation for the guide.
  • Assistance guide for the group of 7 or above.
  • Green Society Adventure's complimentary free T-shirt and route map (if needed)
  • All necessary paperwork and Annapurna conservation area permits.
  • TIMS Card fee.
  • A comprehensive medical kit
  • All government and local taxes and office service charges.
Excludes
  • Sherpa porter to carry a backpack. 
  • Lunch and dinner in Kathmandu and Pokhara.
  • All bar bills along the trek.
  • Extra night accommodation in Kathmandu and Pokhara in case of early arrival, late departure, and early return from the mountain (due to any reason) than the scheduled itinerary
  • Travel and rescue insurance
  • Personal expenses (phone calls, laundry, bar bills, battery recharge, extra porters, bottle or boiled water, shower, etc
  • Tips for guides and porters.
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