Ghorepani Poon Hill Trek
Ghorepani Poon Hill Trekking is one among the popular trek in Nepal. This trekking is also regarded as the small Annapurna Circuit Trek and it leads to the early morning pilgrimage to Poon Hill for a spectacular sunrise view over the Himalayas.The trail emerges at Ghorepani (2819m),a cluster of hotels and an ACAP office below the pass some three hours from Ulleri. Ghorepani,meaning "horse water,"there are more hotels at the pass,Ghorepani , Deorali which is 200ft higher.
Trekkers should make certain they catch the views,either from the pass itself, which is now incredibly deforested, or from east or west of the pass. Poon Hill (3210m) on the ridge to the west is a popular viewpoint. Reach the hill in less than 1 hour. Signs point the way to poon hill from Ghorepani and from the pass.
Trekking Highlights
Duration of Trip: 08 Days
Trekking Days: 05 Days
Type of Trek: Teahouse Lodge stay
Max. Altitude: 3210m
Grade of Trek: Easy
Main Attraction: Poon hill
Ghorepani Poon Hill Trekking Itinerary
Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu/ Nepal/ transfer to hotel
Day 02: Full day guided sightseeing-visit Nepal’s main sightseeing spots
Day 03: Dive from Kathmandu to pokhara it takes seven hour by bus/car /van.
Day 04: Dive from pokhara to Nayapul and trek to Ghandruk (1950m) stay at teahouse lodge
Day 05: Trek Ghandruk (1950m) to Ghorepani (2850m) and stay at teahouse lodge
Day 06: Visit Poon Hill (3210m), back to the lodge, breakfast and trek to Tikhedhunga (1540m) and stay at teahouse lodge
Day 07: Trek Tikhedhunga (1540m) to Nayapul (1070m) drive to Pokhara and stay in hotel.
Day 08: Free day in Pokhara for personal activities or join onward program from next day or drive back to Kathmandu
Cost Includes
- Airport pick up and drop upon arrival and departure
- One day sightseeing tour in Kathmandu
- In trekking- B/F, Lunch and Dinner -3 meals per day and overnight accommodation at tea house lodge.
- Transportation- to/from trek starting & ending point
- Necessary trekking permit, conservation and TIMS fee.
- Trained trekking guide and porter, necessary insurance, and accommodation meals allowance and salary
- 2- Nights hotel in Kathmandu and 2-nights in Pokhara (BB Basis)
- Tourist bus (Pokhara – Kathmandu) or for group private bus/car/van
- Comprehensive first aid box for the trekking.
Cost Excludes
- Extra day hotel stay in Kathmandu and Pokhara
- Foods self lunch & dinner in Kathmandu and Pokhara.
- Personal expenses-laundry, telephone, alcoholic beverages, bottled drinks (cold drinks and mineral/hot water)
- Tips for guide & porter.
- Personal travel insurance and emergency evacuation cost.
- Extra cost for if in case trek effected by natural calamities
- Personal trekking equipments for the trek.