Ghorepani Poon Hill Trek Tour with 9 Reviews by Icicles Adventure Treks And Tours Pvt Ltd

5 daysDuration

Private TourPrivate experience, no group joining

12 peopleMaximum group size

3 - 82 yearsAge range for participants

English, NepaleseGuide language

3210mHighest point reached

Starts

Pokhara, Nepal

Ends

Pokhara, Nepal

Highlights

Magical Sunrise and sunset views over snow capped mountains from Poon Hill

Explore rich culture, traditions and lifestyle of Gurung settlements

Short and easy trekking trip, suitable for most of the travelers

Trekking along beautiful rhododendron forests

Itinerary

Marvel at the breathtaking Himalayan panorama on the Ghorepani Poon Hill Trek, a short yet rewarding journey in Nepal’s Annapurna region. This trek is renowned for its accessibility—suitable for those with moderate fitness and ideal for travelers seeking a memorable hiking adventure without risk of altitude sickness. The route begins with a scenic drive from Pokhara to Nayapul, then climbs through Tikhedhunga, Ulleri, and lush rhododendron forests before reaching Ghorepani. The highlight is a dawn hike to Poon Hill (3,210m), where the sunrise reveals stunning views of Annapurna, Machhapuchhre, and Dhaulagiri. Descend through culturally rich Gurung and Magar villages, gaining insight into local traditions. The trek’s USP lies in its combination of spectacular mountain vistas and accessible trekking, making it an excellent introduction to Nepal’s natural and cultural beauty.

day 1 - Drive to Nayapul and trek to Tikhedhunga

Our Ghorepani Poon hill Trek initiates from scenic lake city of Pokhara. We take a short one and half hour drive from Pokhara to Nayapul. From this point, we begin our trekking activity. In this initial day of our trek, we head towards Tikehdhunga walking through beautiful river streams and distant views of Himalayas at the back drop with plenty of cultural influences around local villages. We stay overnight at tea house in Tikhedhunga. We will cross approximately cover 14km distance in 5 hours.

Duration:5 hours

Accommodation: Guest house

day 2 - Tikhedhunga to Ghorepani

We start our second day after having our early meal at tea house. It will be quite a challenging day as there will be altitude gain with steep and gradual inclines. Walking through stone paved staircase enjoying natural views through Gurung community villages simply takes our breath away. We stay overnight at guesthouse in Ghorepani. We will cover approx 18km distance in about 7 to 8 hours.

Duration:8 hours

Accommodation: Guest house

day 3 - Hiking to Poonhill and trek to Tadapani

Today is the best day of our trek. It’s called the main day because, we will be pushing ourselves towards Poonhill during very early in the morning before sunrise. With help of artificial lights, we arrive at Poonhill after about 90 mins hike to top. Then the magic happens as we witness the magical sunrise views over the Himalayan peaks(Dhaulagiri, Machhpuchre, Nilgiri, Annapurna and other peaks), the perfect panorama that we simply cherish in our memories in years to come.

Thenafter we trek towards Tadapani walking through beautiful rhododendron forests. We stay overnight at tea house in Tadapani. We will be covering approximately 14km of distance in 6 to 7 hours of trek.

Duration:7 hours

Accommodation: Guest house

day 4 - Tadapani to Ghandruk

Leaving back Tadapani, we enjoy forest walk, great Himalayan views and local Gurung ethnic hospitality. Today it will be more of cultural insights while interacting with locals, getting to know their traditions, lifestyles and way of life. We stay overnight at local guest house in Ghandruk.

Duration:4 hours

Accommodation: Guest house

day 5 - Trek from Ghandruk to Nayapul and drive to Pokhara

In the final day of our Ghorepani Poonhill trek, we walk for couple of hours towards Nayapul, from where our journey had started, and take a drive towards Pokhara that concludes our short and easy Poonhill trek.

Duration:3 hours

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What's Included

TIMS and Annapurna Conservation Area PermitPokhara to Nayapul (trek starts here) and Nayapul (trek ends here) drive (one hour each way) in private vehicleMeals (breakfast, lunch, dinner) during the trekTeahouse/lodge accommodation (twin sharing) during the trekOne licensed professional, knowledgeable and friendly English speaking trekking guide including his salary, food, equipment, insurance, transportation, etcPorter Porter (1 porter for two trekkers) including his salary, food, equipment, insurance, transportation, etcDuffle bag, sleeping bag, and down jacket for use during the trekIcicles Adventure T – shirt, trekking map and trip achievement certificateFirst aid medical kitAll government taxes & agency service chargeAirport pick up drop upon arrival and departure and bus station transfers (if needed, complimentary service)

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