Ghorepani Poon Hill Trek Itinerary

Ghorepani Poon Hill Trek Itinerary 

The Ghorepani Poon Hill trek is the most popular and short trekking route in the Annapurna region of Nepal. This trek offers Spectacular views of the Himalayan Mountains including Annapurna region and Dhaulagiri trek. Ghorepani trek gives opportunities to experience the local culture, their food as well as Poon Magar and Gurung communities' traditions. 
Normally, this itinerary also heads up for Annapurna Base camp. Those who have a longer time in Nepal, can take this trekking route and visit both places poon hill and Annapurna Base Camp.

Here is a typical Itinerary for the Ghorepani Poon Hill Trek.

Day 01: Kathmandu to Pokhara 860 meters.

Early morning drive from Kathmandu to Pokhara, the main gateway to the Annapurna Region Trek. It will take around 7 hours for a 210-kilometer drive. This drive will be a green hill with a terrace of agricultural fields, and it will follow the two popular rivers called Trishuli and Marshyangdi. 

Day 02:  Drive from Pokhara to Tikhedhunga and trek to Ullery 1960 Meters

The trek starts from Nayapul but nowadays you can get a public jeep or reserve to get to Tikhedhunga. After that, you can hike up to Ullery. It will be an ascent up to the hill for reaching. Overnight Stay at Ullery.

Day 03: Trek from Ullery to Ghorepani 2,800 Meters.

You will ascend a series of stone steps and walk up to Banthanti, Nangethanti, and Ghorepani. The walking time will be around 4 to 5 hours from Ullery to Ghorepani. Overnight stay at Gorepani Deurali.

Day 04: Morning Sunrise view from Poon Hill 3,210m and trek to Tadapani 2,600m.

Early morning hike to poon hill (around 1 hour) to witness a breathtaking sunrise over the Himalayas. Return to Ghorepani for Breakfast. 

After breakfast, pack your baggage hike up to Gurung Hill, and head down to Tadapani through beautiful Rhododendron and oak forests. 

Overnight stay in Tadapani.

Day 05: Trek Tadapani to Ghandruk 1940 Meters

Early morning you will see the mind-blowing view of Annapurna South, Hiuchuli, and Fishtail Himal view. After that, the trek heads down to Ghandruk, a unique and famous Gurung Village of Nepal.

Overnight stay at Ghandruk

Day 06: Ghandruk to Pokhara 860m 

If you are tired from your trip you can either take a drive or if you still want to hike, you can hike down to Nayapul and drive back to Pokhara.

Day 07: Return to Kathmandu from Pokhara by Either Flight or Drive.

Today, due to your choice we will make a flight or drive. If you take a drive it will take around 7/8 hours to come back to Kathmandu Valley, if you take a flight it will take about half an hour to reach Kathmandu.

Overnight stay in Kathmandu.

Ghorepani Poon Hill Trek Route 

This is a general Itinerary, the cultural duration and details of the trek may vary depending on your preferences and the pace of your group. It is essential to be prepared for altitude changes, carry appropriate gear and hire a local guide for a safe and enjoyable experience on the Ghorepani poon hill trek. Additionally, please check for any updated information, permits, and regulations before embarking on your trek as these can change over time. The 

Ghorepani Poon hill trek itinerary follows other trekking destinations like Lower Mustang Trek, Upper Mustang Trek, Annapurna Base Camp Trek, and some peak climbing destinations also. so this short and best trek in Nepal is for every aged person and now there has been some choice that you can drive close to  Ghorepani.