Ghorepani Poon Hill Trek
Trip Overview
Considered to be one of Nepal's famous short treks, Ghorepani Poonhill trek offers stunning views of mountains like Dhaulagiri [8167m], Annapurna South [7119m] Fishtail [6993m], Nilgiri south, Singa chuli , Annapurna I [8091m] and many more peaks from Poonhill. This trip is mostly selected by the beginners in trekking and by those who are looking for great views but have a relatively short and tight time schedule for trekking. Being children friendly route, this trip welcomes most families with small children too to enjoy the beauty of mountains.
Highlights
- Great views of Mt. Dhaulagiri and Annapurna range.
- Visit local Gurung inhabitants and get to know their culture from close.
- Easy for beginners and children friendly route.
- Visit Gurung museum at Ghandruk which showcases ancient Gurung equipment, costumes, tools, and weapons.
Itinerary
Commencing this trip
Starting off from Pokhara, the 1.5 hours drive will take you to the trek starting point, Nayapul. Pokhara can be accessed by either half an hour domestic flight from Kathmandu or by 6 hours of ground transportation, depending on your preference and time availability.
Walking and enjoying the sceneries, you will reach Ghorepani on the second day of trekking. A short hike to the Poonhill, which is the highest point for this trek, will provide you with a stunning sunrise view along with the majestic view of mountain ranges of Annapurna and Dhaulagiri from close. You will be returning back to Pokhara visiting Ghandruk.
Best time to do this trip
To enjoy the trek to Ghorepani and Poonhill at fullest, it's best to visit in the top season time of March-Mid June for spring and October - Mid December during autumn. As the highest altitude is just at 3210m, this trek is accessible during winter time too. Some travelers do wish to enjoy this trek during monsoon too but best to be prepared to confront leeches on the trail.
What is included?
- 3 nights accommodation in 3-star Kathmandu Hotel with Breakfast on twin sharing basis.
- 2 nights accommodation in 3-star Pokhara Hotel with Breakfast on twin sharing basis.
- 4 nights accommodation in standard tea house during the trek on full board twin sharing basis (breakfast, lunch, and dinner with tea/ coffee)
- 2 International Airport transfers in private vehicle.
- Kathmandu to Pokhara and return transfers in private vehicle.
- ACAP and TIMS permit required for the trek.
- Pokhara - Nayapul and Kimche - Pokhara transfers in private vehicle.
- English speaking local expert guide and porter on the trek
- Equipment allowances, salary, and insurance for trekking staff.
- Kitbags/ duffle bag for the trek.
- First aid kit with basic supplies for staff.
- All government taxes.
What is not included?
- Single room supplement charges for city hotels.
- Lunches and Dinners in Kathmandu and Pokhara.
- Lunches during Kathmandu to Pokhara and return surface transfer.
- Additional airport transfers besides mentioned in the 'included' section.
- Soft Drinks, Cigarettes, and soft/hard beverages like Coke, Beer, etc.
- Any sort of guided/ unguided city tours and transfers for the same.
- Entrance fees for heritage sites, monasteries, and museums (if any).
- Hot shower and hot drinking water during the trek.
- Nepal entry visa fee.
- International airfares.
- Your personal trekking gears and equipment like the sleeping bag, trekking poles, down jackets, etc.
- Personal nature expenses related to the phone, wifi, gadget charging, laundry, gratitude/ Tips, snack expenses, extra meals, etc.
- Your insurance and emergency rescue evacuation if any.
- Any items not mentioned in "Service included section"
Important points to be noted:
- The mentioned trip price is per person price quoted for an open trek* based on 5 travelers group. The trip price will vary depending on the final size of the group. The trip price for a customized private trip arrangement may alter.
- The Single Room Supplement charge will be USD 150.00 net for the traveler willing to use a single room for 5 nights stay in Kathmandu and Pokhara Hotel.
- Single rooms will not be available in the tea houses during the trek due to the limited number of lodges on the trail.
- Depending on time availability or budget, travelers can opt for either tourist bus transport or domestic flight transfer for Kathmandu - Pokhara and return transport on a revised trip price without affecting the actual trek departing date.
- An assistant trek guide will be provided to the group above 5 travelers.
* Open trek refers to the trek opened for all interested travelers from around the world to join.
What does our clients say about this trip?
Annapurna Ghorepani Poonhill trek,Nepal
A wonderful trek organized by Trek Guiders, a small very friendly trek guiding company in Kathmandu. Very clear and fast communication before the trek, always a quick and helpful responses. Made a memorable trek during monsoon time which was very well planned to suit my level. Magical sunrise at Poonhill, quiet friendly guesthouses. Travelled alone, with a very friendly and helpful guide. At all times there was contact with the office in Kathmandu. I highly recommend Trek Guiders as a trustworthy partner to plan and organize a trek at all levels.
Source : Trip Advisor