The Ghorepani/Poon Hill trek is one of the most popular short treks in Nepal. The route takes you along the trail into Annapurna Sanctuary and encompasses brilliant views of the Himalayas.
Day 01: Kathmandu to Pokhara
Fly to Pokhara from Kathmandu by Yeti/Buddha air. Dinner and overnight stay in a Hotel.
Day 02: Pokhara to Tirkhedhunga (1,540m) 4-5 hours trekking
Your trekking guide will pick you up from the Hotel in Pokhara and transfer you to Nayapul, which is about an hour and a half drive. Nayapul is a small trading town situated on the banks of Modi River. It is about an hour walk from this place to Bhurjung Khola, which passes via Birethanti, a larger village with many local Inns and Tea Houses. Hot lunch will be served here. After lunch, it is a steep climb on a stone paved path for almost an hour and a half to Hille. From here the trail is easier all the way to Tirkhedhunga.
Day 03: Tirkhedhunga to Ghorepani (2,590m) 7-8 hours trekking
After an early breakfast the trail descends and after crossing the Bhurundi Stream, a steep climb begins to reach Ulleri. It takes about 3 hours from Tirkhedhunga to Ulleri. The trail then continues to steadily climb to Ghorepani.
Day 04: Ghorepani to Tadapani (2,590m) 5-6 hours trekking
An early morning excursion before breakfast to Poon Hill (3,200m) can be organized for those with a spirit of adventure. Poon Hill is the spot to view the majestic panorama of the Himalayas. A close-up view of Dhaulagiri and Annapurna Massif including Fishtail the sacred Mountain wait for you at Poon Hill. The hike to and back from Poon Hill is approximately 3 hours. The trail from Ghorepani to Tadapani goes through thick Pine and Rhododendron forest with occasional ascents and descents.
Day 05: Tadapani to Ghandrung (1,940m) 5-6 hours trekking
Today the major part of the trail is descending downhill through scattered villages. After lunch, the trail descends all the way to the fairly large Gurung settlement Ghandruk. The view of Annapurna South and Hiunchuli add beauty to this village.
Day 06: Ghandruk to Landruk (1,565m) 4 hours trekking
Today walk downhill to Modi River. Cross the Modi River, then ascend to Landruk village. Annapurna and Fishtail are clearly visible from the trail. Lunch will be served on the route. Today the trail goes gradually up through the thick forest with a beautiful view of the Himalayas.
Day 07: Landrung to Dhampus (1,650m) 5-6 hours trekking
After breakfast, the trail goes through scattered trees and bushes and starts to ascend steeply after about an hour. The steady climb to Deurali will take approx 2 hours. From Deurali one can have a fine view of Annapurna South and Dhaulagiri Mountain, which is the highest mountain in western Nepal. The trail from Deurali descends gradually all the way to Dhampus.
Day 08: Dhampus to Phedi and by flight to Kathmandu
After breakfast, it is an easy walk along the ridge passing through scattered villages and paddy fields for about one hour. The trail descends steeply for an hour to Phedi (Pokhara-Baglung Highway). From here drive straight to the airport to connect with the flight to Kathmandu or overnight stay in Pokhara.
US$ 790 per person with a minimum of 2 people.
The Ghorepani/Poon Hill trek is one of the most popular short treks in Nepal. The route takes you along the trail into Annapurna Sanctuary and encompasses brilliant views of the Himalayas.
Day 01: Kathmandu to Pokhara
Fly to Pokhara from Kathmandu by Yeti/Buddha air. Dinner and overnight stay in a Hotel.
Day 02: Pokhara to Tirkhedhunga (1,540m) 4-5 hours trekking
Your trekking guide will pick you up from the Hotel in Pokhara and transfer you to Nayapul, which is about an hour and a half drive. Nayapul is a small trading town situated on the banks of Modi River. It is about an hour walk from this place to Bhurjung Khola, which passes via Birethanti, a larger village with many local Inns and Tea Houses. Hot lunch will be served here. After lunch, it is a steep climb on a stone paved path for almost an hour and a half to Hille. From here the trail is easier all the way to Tirkhedhunga.
Day 03: Tirkhedhunga to Ghorepani (2,590m) 7-8 hours trekking
After an early breakfast the trail descends and after crossing the Bhurundi Stream, a steep climb begins to reach Ulleri. It takes about 3 hours from Tirkhedhunga to Ulleri. The trail then continues to steadily climb to Ghorepani.
Day 04: Ghorepani to Tadapani (2,590m) 5-6 hours trekking
An early morning excursion before breakfast to Poon Hill (3,200m) can be organized for those with a spirit of adventure. Poon Hill is the spot to view the majestic panorama of the Himalayas. A close-up view of Dhaulagiri and Annapurna Massif including Fishtail the sacred Mountain wait for you at Poon Hill. The hike to and back from Poon Hill is approximately 3 hours. The trail from Ghorepani to Tadapani goes through thick Pine and Rhododendron forest with occasional ascents and descents.
Day 05: Tadapani to Ghandrung (1,940m) 5-6 hours trekking
Today the major part of the trail is descending downhill through scattered villages. After lunch, the trail descends all the way to the fairly large Gurung settlement Ghandruk. The view of Annapurna South and Hiunchuli add beauty to this village.
Day 06: Ghandruk to Landruk (1,565m) 4 hours trekking
Today walk downhill to Modi River. Cross the Modi River, then ascend to Landruk village. Annapurna and Fishtail are clearly visible from the trail. Lunch will be served on the route. Today the trail goes gradually up through the thick forest with a beautiful view of the Himalayas.
Day 07: Landrung to Dhampus (1,650m) 5-6 hours trekking
After breakfast, the trail goes through scattered trees and bushes and starts to ascend steeply after about an hour. The steady climb to Deurali will take approx 2 hours. From Deurali one can have a fine view of Annapurna South and Dhaulagiri Mountain, which is the highest mountain in western Nepal. The trail from Deurali descends gradually all the way to Dhampus.
Day 08: Dhampus to Phedi and by flight to Kathmandu
After breakfast, it is an easy walk along the ridge passing through scattered villages and paddy fields for about one hour. The trail descends steeply for an hour to Phedi (Pokhara-Baglung Highway). From here drive straight to the airport to connect with the flight to Kathmandu or overnight stay in Pokhara.
