Ghorepani Poon Hill Trek - 7 Days

Detail About Ghorepani Poon Hill Trek - 7 Days

The Ghorepani Poon Hill Trek offers marvelous views with an astonishing sunrise and sunset over the white snow-covered mountain peaks.  Poon Hill is a majestic part of the Annapurna region. The Ghorepani Poon Hill trek from Kathmandu offers the opportunity to see the fantastic landscapes, diverse, local culture, typical towns, and the highest Mount Dhaulagiri and Annapurna I."

Poon Hill Trek: Detailed information & comprehensive view

The Ghorepani Poon Hill trek - 7 Days is one of the most significant trekking destinations in the Annapurna Himalayas area. It explores the best viewpoints of the Himalayas. It offers an extraordinary excursion around the Annapurna Valley region, where you will experience a brilliant wide range of 360° panoramic views of white snow-capped peaks with breathtaking sunrises and sunsets from the perspective of Poon Hill over the worlds two highest peaks Mt. Dhaulagiri (8167 meters) and Annapurna I (8091 meters).

This trek can be done within 3 to 7 days from Pokhara Valley. A pleasant walk leads you into the perfect timberland of pine and rhododendron woods, viewed as the world's biggest natural garden. The rough slopes and mountains burst at the seams with the thriving colors of the wildflowers in blooming season, which starts from February until May.

This excursion is a short adventure, a splendid climb with an unimaginable viewpoint of the Himalayan range and a perspective on the scenes around the Annapurna region. This trip investigates ancient Hindu and Buddhist sanctuaries with typical traditional villages of Gurungs and Magars, a community of the hill family of the Annapurna Himalayas. This stunning ramble erratically follows the thick forests and old trans-Himalayan salt trade lanes of Nepal and Tibet that extend beyond this journey towards the far west of the Mustang region.

This journey combines the renowned trekking trail to the Annapurna Base Camp (A.B.C) and its magnificent excursion in Nepal. The outing is moderate. Those who wish to be intrigued adventurers/travelers can complete the journey with local teahouses/lodges along the route, and as the walk progresses through high mid-slopes inside forested areas arriving at the town with incredible viewpoints of the Annapurna and Dhaulagiri ranges, these brilliant villages are surrounded by pine and rhododendron woods.

Poon Hill Trek - 7 Days Itinerary has somehow favored the journeying destination. For people who have a short occasion in Nepal and still want to explore the typical societies and villages with the Himalayas, Poon Hill viewpoint is located at (3210 meters) on the Ghara village of Myagdi locale. This trip is fitting for adventures of all age groups. Who can join this journey? The trip will begin from Nayapul City. That is a few-hour drive by vehicle or van away from Pokhara Valley. Moreover, we pass great villages like Birethati, Ramghai, Hile, Tikhedunga, Ulleri, Ghorepani, Tadapani, Ghandruk, and back to Birethati and Nayapul.

Stunning sunrise and sunset view

This trek's maximum elevation is (3210 meters/10,531 feet), which is the Poon Hill viewpoint; we need to hike around 45 minutes to an hour from Ghorepani village, which has the best tea houses/lodges and delicious food varieties available at the guest house. The incredibly great geography, the scene of the Himalayas ranges like Mt. Dhaulagiri (8169 m), Tukche Peak, Nilgiri Himal (7061 m), Annapurna I (8095 m), Annapurna South (7230 m), Hiuchuli and Machhapuchhare (6995 m) (Fishtail), etc.

Poon Hill Trek - 7 Days Cost – 2025/2026

We are somewhat less expensive than others, and our services are double those of our competitors. Our motto is to make your dream successful in the Himalayas and during your entire visit to Nepal. This trip cost is USD 450 per person. A full board package of this excursion includes transportation both ways from Pokhara to Nayapul and back by vehicle or taxi, as well as accommodation and three meals per day.

Do I need to hire a guide?

From 1st April 2023, the Nepal government has made it compulsory for all international trekkers to take a guide on all trekking routes in Nepal. If you are looking for the best trekking guide service for the Poon Hill trek, the best way to find a good guide is from Kathmandu or Pokhara.

Local Guide/Porter Cost

• Local Guide is U$D: 25 per day.
• Porter Guide Cost is U$D: 23 per day.
• Porter's Cost is U$D: 20 per day.

Is it possible to side trip from Poon Hill?

If; you have more than 10 to 15 days of holiday in Nepal. Of course, you can do side treks from the Ghorepani trek. Also, you have more chances to encounter the typical villages and religions. The side trek routes like Mohare Danda, Jomsom Muktinath Trek, Khopra Danda Trek, Annapurna Base Camp, and Mardi Himal Trek are the most popular side treks.

The mixed culture around the Annapurna region

During the trek, you can observe that the Gurungs and Magars are the main ethnic groups of the region. There are people from the hilly region of Nepal, who are rich in local society and ethnicity. From daily life to religious rituals, travelers can observe everything about the festivals.

Permits and TIMS Card

You need to buy two types of Permit:

• ACAP (Annapurna Conservation Area Permit).
• TIMS Card (Trekkers information Management System).

About the Poon Hill entrance fee

The Poon Hill entry fee is not mandatory for all trekkers, just people who want to hike and see the magical scenic view from the Poon Hill (3210m) viewpoint; you ought to purchase an entry permit. If you would not like to hike, then there is no need to pay an entry fee.

Is this trek a difficult route?

This journey is Nepal's favored trekking destination in the Himalayas. A huge part of travelers/trekkers with healthy and reasonable genuine fitness will need to complete this schedule without concern, and no previous trekking experience is required. However, this journey reaches areas higher than 3,000 meters, so drink a lot of water and rest to allow your body to adjust to the increased elevation. A local guide will take care of your change and make sure you enjoy a safe and rewarding trip to the Nepal Himalayas.