Ghorepani Poon Hill Trekking – 10 Days
Ghorepani Poon Hill trekking is perhaps the ultimate short trek in the Himalayas! Suitable for people of all ages, particularly good for families with children, this trek can be 4 or 5 days in length and still gets into the heart of the Annapurna. Poon Hill (3,210m) is the ultimate viewing point for the Annapurna range, Dhaulagiri, Nilgiri, Tukuche, Varaha Shikhar, and Lamjung Himal. Hiking up to Poon Hill to watch the sunrise over these stunning snow-covered mountains is something to be treasured. This trek also includes hiking through colorful villages and rhododendron forests, with the backdrop of the Annapurna always present.
This trek is a short trekking trail allowing viewing the terrific Mountains view. Also, you may be astounded by way of the green hills. From Ghorepani, the trail descends steeply to Nayapul.
Ghandruk is a large stunning village with excellent views of the Annapurna south peak. Taking to Tadapani and then head west to Ghorepani. The trail maintains through patchwork valleys, dense mossy past icy waterfalls. It additionally offers picturesque mountain villages, forests of brilliant rhododendrons. This complete excellent element makes it a remarkable advent to trekking in Nepal.
The abrupt variant in altitude determined in the way of Annapurna Ghorepani Poon Hill Trek makes it exciting. As we walk in deep sub-tropical valleys in a dense forest of rhododendron with a hundred’s species of birds, plants, and faunas make the Ghorepani Poon Hill trekking so unique. Similarly, it gives several styles of colorful orchids can be on show at the side of a clear view of the towering expanse of Mt Annapurna.
Ghorepani Poon Hill Trekking Highlights
- You will feel lost during the spectacular sunrise/sunset views backgrounded on the chain of Himalayas in the Annapurna region from Poon Hill (3210 meters).
- You can click the best panoramic views of Annapurna ranges, Dhaulagiri ranges, Machhapuchhre Himal, Hiunchuli, Nilgiri, and Mardi Himal.
- Sunrise view at Poon hill.
- Explore Gurung culture in Ghandruk village.
- Excellent view of Dhaulagiri, Nilgiri, Annapurna South, Mahhapurche (Fishtail).
Ghorepani Poon Hill Trekking Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival Kathmandu
Day 2: Flight to Pokhara, Drive to Phedi and 3 hrs Trek to Dampus
Day 3: Trek to Ghandruk (1940 m)
Day 4: Trek to Chomrong
Day 5: Trek to Tadapani
Day 6: Tadapani to Ghorepani
Day 7: Early morning sunrise viewpoint at Poon Hill and trek to Ulleri
Day 8: Trek to Bire Thanti and Drive to Pokhara
Day 9: Fly to Kathmandu Early morning, sightseeing in the afternoon
Day 10: Departure
Includes:
- 45$ guide wage per day (group size below 10) for group size above 10 - 15 the guide wage is 50$
- Porter wage 25$ per day
- 50$ Permit TIMS Card and Annapurna Conservation Area Permit for each individual
- Insurance for local staff
- International airport pick up and drop
Excludes:
- All Hotel accommodations during the trip
- Trekking Equipment
- Major meals, Lunch and dinner during your stay in Kathmandu or during the trip
- Airlines and land transport costs during the trip
- Any type of personal expenses, such as alcoholic beverages and drinks, phone and laundry.
- Entry visa fee
- Rescue & travel insurance, trip cancellation costs, accident or health emergency, evacuation, loss, theft or damage to baggage and personal effects.
- Tips & Gratuities to porters and guides