Ghorepani Poon Hill Trekking
Overview
Ghorepani Poon Hill trek is one of the short and easy popular trekking options in the Annapurna region, located in the western part of Nepal. This trek passes through regions inhabited by diverse ethnic groups including Gurung, Magar, and Thakali. It is suitable for children and older individuals who are interested in an easy trek. Enjoy spectacular mountain scenery and sunrise views of the 8000-meter Himalayas. The trek offers a great mixture of culture, flora, fauna, and landscapes, from subtropical lowlands to the alpine zone. View greenery from paddy fields to rhododendron forests. The beautiful Gurung village of Ghandruk offers insights into their culture, tradition, and hospitality, with the Gurung museum in Ghandruk being a key highlight of the trek.
Panoramic Views
Enjoy panoramic sunrise views of the Annapurna Himalayan range from Poon Hill at an elevation of 3210m (10531ft). View three of the highest mountain ranges: Dhaulagiri (8167m/26794ft), Annapurna (8091m/26545ft). For a longer trek in this region, consider the Annapurna Circuit Trek.
Other Mountain Views
From this trek, you can also view Mt. Manaslu (8163m/26781ft), the eighth highest mountain in the world, located in the Gorkha district. Other notable mountains include Gangapurna (7455m/24459ft), Lamjung Himal (6983m/22910ft), Barasikhar (6635m/21768ft), and Nilgiri (7061m/23166ft). Tukuche Peak (6920m/22680ft) and Hiunchuli (6441m/21131ft) are also visible.
Trail Features
All the trekking trails pass through rain and alpine forest zones and traditional villages.
Additional Highlights
With the constant view of high snow-capped peaks, including the majestic Mt. Fishtail (6993m/22942ft), this trek is ideal for anyone who loves the Himalayas. You can also sightsee in Kathmandu, including some monasteries, ancient temples, and the beautiful art and architecture of the medieval period.
Enjoy the marvelous aerial view of Annapurna I (8091m) and Dhaulagiri (8167m) along with other high Himalayas. You can also observe amazing wildlife, including endangered species like musk deer, leopard, spotted deer, and pikas.
The trek offers a massif sunrise view of the Himalayas from Ghorepani and Poon Hill. It provides a great chance to explore Mongolian cultures like Tamang and Gurung, lush valleys, cascading waterfalls, dense forests, and colorful villages. With an elevation of 3,210 meters, Poon Hill offers beautiful and scenic views of the Annapurna range. The sunrise from Poon Hill is one of the most amazing experiences of the Ghorepani Poon Hill trekking.
Highlights
- Great sunrise view of the massif Annapurna range, Dhaulagiri, wonderful landscape.
- The great mixture of different floras and faunas of Annapurna region provides you the most beautiful moments exploring the Himalayas.
- Stunning mountains of this region like Manaslu (8163m/26781ft), Annapurna (8000m/26246ft), Dhaulagiri (8167m/26545ft), and Macchapuchrey (6947m/22793ft).
- Enjoy Gurung culture and their museum. Colorful villages, cascading waterfalls, lush valleys, and rhododendron forest.
- Massif sunrise view of the Himalayas from Ghorepani and Poon Hill. Experience the different cultures of Gurung and Magar people.
What‘s Included
What‘s Excluded
Itinerary
Altitude: 1,350m/4,428ft - Welcome to Kathmandu, the capital of Nepal! Our airport representative will welcome you and take you to your hotel. After this at evening we give you further details of the trip program. Overnight stay in hotel
It takes around 6 hours of drive or 25 minutes if flight from Kathmandu to Pokhara. Both the transportation offers scenic views of mountains along with lush green forests and terrace fields. Pokhara is known as the heaven place of Nepal. Here we get to observe many sights full of natural and cultural views. Mountains, caves, lakes and temples are the things of attraction that we can visit in Pokhara. Today we have our yoga sessions in evening.
Overnight stay in Hotel breakfast, lunch included.
This is the confluence of Modi River draining Annapurna base camp and Burungdi River. During the trek we follow upstream Burungdi River and climb gradually for a Tikhedunga and Ghorepani. Thikedunga is a small charming village. Trek to Ghorepani (6 hrs / 2,800 m)
Overnight at a guesthouse - breakfast, lunch and dinner
Approximate Time: Poon Hill 1.5km (1 Hour). Trek to Tadapani: 5 to 6 hours. 12km
Elevation: Ghorepani (2750m) to Poon Hill (3210m) to Tadapani (2600m)
Overnight at a guesthouse - breakfast, lunch and dinner
Approximate Time: Trek 4 to 5 hours. Descent 720m. 6 km.
Elevation: Tadapani (2600 m) to Ghandruk (2000m)
Overnight at a guesthouse - breakfast, lunch and dinner
Approximate Time: Trek 2 hours. Descent 1000m. 11 km. and drive to Pokhara
Elevation: Ghandruk (2000m) to Nayapul (1050m) and Pokhara 900m
Overnight at a hotel- breakfast
Drive from Pokhara to Kathmandu
Equipment
Head
- Sun hat (wide-brimmed)
- Beanie (for warmth)
- Buff or neck gaiter (for sun protection and warmth)
- Lightweight headlamp (with adjustable brightness)
- High SPF sunscreen
- Lip balm with SPF
- Sunglasses with UV protection
- Face wipes
Upper Body
- Moisture-wicking t-shirts (short and long sleeves)
- Thermal base layer (for colder conditions)
- Fleece jacket and down jacket
- Lightweight puffy jacket (for extra warmth)
- Waterproof and windproof jacket (Gore-Tex or similar)
- Raincoat
- Lightweight, breathable long-sleeve shirt
- Polypropylene underwear (four)
Hands
- Insulated gloves or mittens (for cold weather)
- Waterproof gloves (for wet conditions)
Lower Body
- Quick-drying pants/trousers (convertible or full-length)
- Insulated pants (for colder conditions)
- Lightweight cotton pants
- Thermal leggings or long underwear (for colder weather)
- Two pairs of thermal/trekking trousers (pants)
Feet
- Thick Wool or synthetic moisture-wicking socks (4 pairs)
- Waterproof, ankle-supportive broken-in full hiking boots (with good traction)
- Sandals (for camp use or river crossings)
- Gaiters (for protection against mud, water, and debris)
Tioletries
- Biodegradable bar soap
- Toothbrush and toothpaste
- Medium-size drying towel
- Wet wipes or hand sanitizers
- Toilet paper (In a Ziplock bag)
- Feminine hygiene products
- Travel-sized shampoo
- Nail clippers
- Small mirror
Backpacks
- Duffle bag (capacity of over 60 liters) for porters** (One duffle bag for two trekkers).
- Backpack or daypack (capacity 20-30 liters) for yourself
Accessories
- Adjustable and lightweight poles (preferably collapsible)
- Water bottle or bladder with a capacity of at least 2 liters (insulated for cold weather)
- Water purification system (tablets, filter, or UV purifier)
- Sleeping bag (-10 to -15 degrees is the best) **
Extra items
- Camera/smartphone (extra memory cards and batteries)
- Extra batteries or rechargeable power bank (for charging devices)
- Two-pin charging plug
- Basic first aid supplies (band-aids, antiseptic wipes, pain relievers, Diamox)
- Personal medications (inhalers, allergy meds, etc.)
- Few passport-size photos
- Passport photocopies
- Notebook and pen
- Binoculars
- Swiss army knife or multi-tool (with scissors, can opener, etc.)
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