Ghorepani Poon Hill Trek
Nepal Excursion Treks
The cost is inclusive of:
- Pick-up and transfer from the airport
- Welcome and farewell dinner in Kathmandu
- Accommodation in a hotel of preferred category in a twin sharing room including breakfast in Kathmandu and Pokhara
- Private transport for airport transfers, Kathmandu-Pokhara-Kathmandu, sightseeing, to trekking starting point and from trekking ending point to Pokhara
- Teahouse accommodation and meals as mentioned in the itinerary during trek
- Trekking permits- Annapurna Conservation Area Project (ACAP) and TIMS card (Trekkers Information Management System)
- English speaking local guide, his insurance, equipment and remuneration
- Polish language speaking tour guide upon customer’s request for the entire trip, his/her insurance, equipment and remuneration
- One porter for two people, max. luggage weight 25 kg, his insurance, equipment and remuneration
- City guide and sightseeing entrance fees during the sightseeing in Kathmandu and Pokhara
- Nepal government tax and Nepal Excursion Treks service charge
The cost is exclusive of:
- International flight tickets
- Nepal visa fees
- Meals and services other than mentioned in the itinerary
- Lunch and dinner apart from welcome and farewell dinner during your stay in Kathmandu and Pokhara
- Personal expenses such as drinks and bar bills, travel insurance, laundry, battery charging service etc.
- Emergency evacuation and medical expenses if any
- Any extra costs due to changes in the itinerary beyond the control of Nepal Excursion Treks such as natural disasters, flight cancellation, early or delayed arrival or departure etc.
- Other services not mentioned as included in the price
The most popular trek in the region
Views of Annapurna, Dhaulagiri, Lamjung Himal and Manaslu
Ghorepani Poon Hill trek is one of the most popular trekking trails in the Annapurna Region which offers you magnificent views of Annapurna, Dhaulagiri, Lamjung Himal and Manasalu Himalayas. It is one of the short treks in the Annapurna Region. Even beginner trekkers can manage this trek. Physically you don’t not need to be very fit for this trip. The main attraction of the Ghorepani Poon Hill Trek is Poon Hill (3210 m) – a beautiful viewpoint for watching sunrise and a panoramic view of Himalayas.
Easy trek from Pokhara
A forest trail through rhododendrons forest
This trek is considered easy though there are a few challenging steep ups and downs. The scenery makes the trek worth doing. If the weather is favourable you will have one of the best, memorable holidays of a lifetime. During the trip you will learn more about Nepalese culture and see the difficult conditions in which local people live in the mountains. Trekking in Nepal will definitely make your holiday more attractive. If you take the trip in the spring season the forest trail is even more attractive because of the blooming rhododendrons. Gurung and Magar tribe settlements are mostly found in this region. The Ghorepani Poon Hill Trek starts from Pokhara after a 1.5 h scenic drive to Nayapool and it ends in a return trip on the last day of the trek.
Trip at a glace:
 12 days |
 Hotel+ teahouses |
 Oct-Dec & Mar-May |
 Moderate |
 3210 M. |
 Private transport |
 Min. 1 |
 Nayapool |
Nayapool |
A trekking plan
TREK ROUTE PLAN
Arrival in Kathmandu
(1350 m), pick up from the airport and transfer to hotel, welcome dinner and trip briefing in the evening (D)
Drive or fly to Pokhara
(6-7 hrs drive or 25 minutes flight, 850 m), Evening time excursion around Fewa Lake and city (B)
Drive to Nayapool
(1070 m, 90 minutes) and trek to Tikhedhunga (1540 m, 4 hrs) (B, L, D)
Trek to Ghorepani
(2860 m, 6-7 hrs) (B, L, D)
Early morning
hike to Poon Hill (3210 m) to see the sunrise and panorama of mountains and landscapes then continue trek to Tadapani (2630 m, 5-6 hrs) (B, L, D)
Trek to Ghandruk Village
(1940 m, 3-4 hrs), after lunch at tea house excursion to Gurung village and cultural museum (B, L, D)
Trek to Nayapool
(1070 m, 3-4 hours) and drive back to Pokhara (B, L)
Full day of sightseeing
in Pokhara - visit to the Davis Fall, Gupteshowor Cave, International mountain museum and an hour of boating in Fewa Lake (B)
Kathmandu
Drive or fly back to Kathmandu (B) m
Guided sightseeing tour
in the UNSECO world heritage site of Kathmandu- visit to the Swyambunath, Pashupatinath Temple, Boudhanth and Kathmandu Durbar Square (B)
Guided sightseeing tour
Departure day,
transfer to International airport (B)
