Short Ghorepani Poon Hill Trek From Pokhara

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Post Date: 18 November, 2021

Are you planning to do the Short Ghorepani Poon Hill trek from Pokhara? It is the ideal choice and one of the most excellent ways for you to get an experience of Nepal Himalayas trekking. It is located at (3210meters/10,531ft) above sea level, which is ideal for all ages travelers. This is a short and easy Annapurna region trek with the most incredible as well as presents the glorious Himalayas ranges, landscapes, Rocky Mountains, Hills Nature, and dense forests.

It Provides breathtaking scenery; Mt. Dhaulagiri and Annapurna Vistas, an exhilarating local culture, and History, traditional lifestyle, typical villages, the golden color of sunrise and sunset, pine and rhododendrons forests, and a wide range of flora and faunas are the major attraction of this Poon Hill Ghandruk Trek.

Poon Hill Trekking is perfect for all those trekkers who have a short period but still would like to see the spectacularly Annapurna Mountains, Gurungs, and Magar lifestyle there. This is a classic Ghorepani Poon Hill Ghandruk trek for the greatest reason to discover the awe-inspiring panoramic views of this miraculous Himalayas, the comfortable Guest House/ Lodges and Community Tea House, the warm hospitality of the local community, the gorgeousness of the nature and incredible landscapes.

The short and sweet Ghorepani Poon Hill Trek route is most outstanding to trek with girlfriends, boyfriends, and family trekkers because it is moderate trekking and any high altitudes risk you can do this trek. You will not to take pleasure in only, the enormous Himalayas ranges but also travel around the Gurugs and Magars lifestyle and settlement.

Short Poon Hill Trek Highlights

Scenic drive from Pokhara to Nayapul by private car or taxi.
Passes of Delightful villages of Tikhedunga, Ulleri, Ghorepani, Tadapani, and Ghandruk Village.
Hiking to the best viewpoint of Poon Hill (3210 meters).
Explore the Gurung Museum at Ghandruk Village.
Sunrise View from Poon Hill or Hotel.
All Himalayas ranges likes; Mt. Dhaulagiri, Tukche Peak, Nilgiri Himal, Annapurna I, Annapurna South, Hiuchuli and Machhapuchhare.
Exciting to see the local culture and lifestyle there.

Short Poon Hill Trek Route From Pokhara Valley

Short Ghorepani Poon Hill trek Route is short and easy to reach the final destination of your trek. This trek starts short picturesque drive from Pokhara to Nayapul and walks along the Modi Khola riverside, then we cross the bridge and pass the pleasant villages of Hile, and Tikhedunga, and cross the suspension bridge then we have to ascend 3,000 stone steps to reach the to Ulleri, it will be bit hard. From there the trail leads us through the attractive colorful pine and rhododendron forests and farmlands while enjoying the charming views, then we reach Nanghethati, where we have a lunch break, after we trek continue to Ghorepani Village we will stay overnight at Lodge.

The next day, early in the morning, you will hike to the major viewpoint of Poon Hill (3210meters), it offers the snow-capped mountains and a sunrise view from the top, over the miraculous Views of Mt. Dhaulagiri, Tukche Peak, Nilgiri Himal, Annapurna I, Annapurna South, Hiuchul and Fishtail etc.

After you enjoy the views, then trek back down to Ghorepani and trek continue to Deaurli after you downhill to Banthanti, Tadapani village, and Ghandruk village, where you can also walk around the Museum of Gurungs, an old Buddhist monastery, and school, you will able to see the mountains views of Annapurna south, Hiuchuli, Machhapuchhare, and Gangapurna, etc.

Outline Itinerary for Ghorepani Poon Hill Trek

Day 01: Kathmandu to Pokhara 200km (830meters/2,723feet).

Driving hours: 7/8 hrs approx

Region: Annapurna Region

Our Local trekking guide will pick up you from your hotel to the bus station, a scenic drive through the Prithivi highway from Kathmandu to Pokhara, it takes 7/8 hours approximately by tourist bus. Pokhara is one of the 2nd biggest cities of Nepal and it is so a beautiful and clean city, that you will have leisure time to visit Pokhara overnight at the Hotel.

Day 02: Pokhara – nayapul - thikhedunga (1570meters/5,150feet)

Walking hours: 3/4 hrs approx

Region: Annapurna Region

After enjoying our breakfast, an exhilarating trek to Annapurna Base camp journey begins a beautiful short, and sweet drive from Pokhara to Nayapul which is the main trekking starting and ending point of the trek. From there, we trek towards Tikhedunga by passing through the delightful farmlands, terrace fields, and an amazing village of Birethanti, Ramghai, Hile, and Tikhedunga. Today will be a short and easy hike that provides magnificent views of the Himalayas sceneries overnight at the Lodge.

Day 03: Thikhedhunga – Ulleri – Ghorepani (2830meters/9,284feet).

Walking hours: 6/7 hrs approx

Region: Annapurna Region

Today our journey will be more exciting, first, we will cross the suspension bridge, and after that, we will ascend to Ulleri village, Banthati, and pass through the beautiful wide landscape, lush green forest where you can see some wild animals and so many different kinds of birds, before you reach to the Ghorepani. You will enjoy nature overnight at the Lodge.

Day 04: Ghorepani – Banthanti - Tadapani (2645m/8,677feet).

Walking hours: 6/7 hrs approx

Region: Annapurna Region

Early in the morning, we will hike up to Poon Hill (3210 meters/10,531 feet) which takes around 45 minutes or 1 hour from Ghorepani. The Poon Hill is one of the most famous in the Annapurna Himalayas region. From poon Hill, if the blue sky then you will be able to see the spectacular panorama views of Mt. Dhaulagiri, Tukche Peak, Nilgiri Himal, Annapurna I, Annapurna South, Machhapuchhare and Hiuchuli and many more white snow-capped. The Annapurna I and Dhaulagiri Himals are major mountains above eight thousand meters high above the sea level. After we enjoyed the view we back to the hotel and had breakfast, then we continued ascending to Deaurali trek down to Banthanti, crossing the small bridge, and reaching Tadapani Village overnight at the Lodge.

Day 05: Tadapani - Ghandruk Village village (1980meters/6,496feet).

Walking hours: 3 hrs approx

Region: Annapurna Region

After Breakfast, we will start our short day at Ghandruk village, from tadapani, we downhill to pass the beautiful pine and rhododendron forest and reach Ghandruk village, where we can explore the delightful village and ancient Buddhist monastery and Gurung Museum then back to Hotel, we will stay overnight at lodge.

Day 06: Ghandruk Village - Nayapul - Pokhara (830meters/2,723feet).

Walking hours: 3/4 hrs approx

Region: Annapurna Region

Early morning we will have breakfast, then after we start our trek to descend past Kimche Village and Shyauli Bazaar we will follow the bank of Modi Khola river and reach Birethanti, Nayapul, we will take a taxi to Pokhara, we will stay overnight at Hotel.

Transportation

Kathmandu – Pokhara by private Car U$D 100 to 150

Flight from Kathmandu – Pokhara one way U$D 130 to 150

Kathmandu – Pokhara by Tourist Bus U$D 10 to 12

Pokhara – Nayapul by car or Taxi U$D 25 to 30

Best trip cost

This Trek Cost will be around U$D 550 to 750 per head. Also what kind of services do you like. The trip cost will depend on the Itinerary and includes; Accommodation, Meals, Transportation, an ACAP Permit, a TIMS Card, a Guide, and Porters during the trip. For more information about the Ghorepani Poon Hill trek Cost then, please feel free to write an email or WhatsApp.