Ghorepani Poon Hill Trek – 7 Days

After enjoying a hearty breakfast at your hotel in Pokhara, you will meet your trekking guide and board a private vehicle for a 1.5-hour drive to the trailhead at Kande or Nayapul. Upon setting out on foot, your 5 to 6-hour trek begins along stone-paved paths that wind through lush terraced fields, peaceful hamlets, and over suspension bridges spanning rushing rivers. As you climb gradually through Dhampus, you will reach the prominent Gurung village of Ghandruk. In the afternoon, you will check into your teahouse and explore the village’s traditional stone houses and the local Gurung Cultural Museum. The evening offers dramatic, up-close views of Annapurna South, Hiunchuli, and Fishtail (Machhapuchhre) mountains.

• Elevation: 1,940m / 6,364ft

• Location: Pokhara / Kande/Nayapul \Ghandruk

• Accommodation: Teahouse / Lodge in Ghandruk

• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

You will wake early to witness the morning sunlight illuminating the peak of Annapurna South. Following breakfast at the teahouse, you will leave Ghandruk and begin a 4 to 5-hour trek ascending steadily into deep, ancient forests of oak and rhododendron. The trail follows stone staircases and crosses small mountain streams over wooden bridges. During the spring months, this dense canopy comes alive with vibrant red and pink rhododendron blossoms. By early afternoon, you will arrive at Tadapani, a scenic mountain settlement perched on a high ridge. You can spend the rest of the day relaxing at your lodge while enjoying sweeping sunset views of Fishtail Mountain and Annapurna South.

• Elevation: 2,700m / 8,858ft

• Location: Ghandruk to Tadapani

• Accommodation: Teahouse / Lodge in Tadapani

• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Your morning begins with a warm breakfast before you descend briefly through a forest clearing and cross a small stream. From there, the trail ascends through dense rhododendron and oak woods toward Banthanti. During this 5 to 6-hour trek, you will walk along scenic forest ridges and cross Gurung Hill, which rewards you with beautiful glimpses of the surrounding valleys and distant peaks. You will pass through the Deurali pass before descending into the village of Ghorepani, a historically significant stop for mountain traders. After checking into your lodge, you can rest, warm up near the teahouse stove, and prepare your gear and headlamp for the early morning summit climb.

• Elevation: 2,855m / 9,366ft

• Location: Tadapani to Ghorepani

• Accommodation: Teahouse / Lodge in Ghorepani

• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

At around 4:30 AM, you will gear up in warm layers for an early morning 45 to 60-minute hike up stone steps to the top of Poon Hill, the highest point of the trek. At the summit, you will experience an unforgettable sunrise as golden light hits the Himalayan giants, including Dhaulagiri (8,167m), Annapurna I (8,091m), Nilgiri, Machhapuchhre, and Hiunchuli. After taking in the panoramic views, you will descend to Ghorepani for breakfast before beginning a long descent down through Ulleri, navigating the famous 3,000 stone steps down to Hile and Birethanti. After 6 to 7 hours of total walking, you will meet your private vehicle at the roadhead for a 1.5-hour drive back to Pokhara. You will check into your hotel in Pokhara, where you can enjoy a hot shower and spend the evening relaxing by the lake.

• Elevation: 3,210m / 10,531ft (Poon Hill)  820m / 2,690ft (Pokhara)

• Location: Ghorepani / Poon Hill / Hile/Birethanti / Pokhara

• Accommodation: Hotel in Pokhara

• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Following breakfast at your hotel in Pokhara, you will begin your journey back to the capital city of Kathmandu. Depending on your preference, you will either board a comfortable tourist bus or private car departing around 7:30 AM for a 6 to 7-hour scenic overland drive along the Prithvi Highway, or take a short 25-minute domestic flight from Pokhara Airport. Upon arriving in Kathmandu in the afternoon, you will check into your hotel. You can spend the remainder of the day freely exploring the lively streets of Thamel, shopping for local handicrafts and souvenirs, or relaxing at a cozy cafe before meeting the team for a farewell dinner.

• Elevation: 1,400m / 4,593ft

• Location: Pokhara to Kathmandu

• Accommodation: Hotel in Kathmandu

• Meals: Breakfast, Farewell Dinner

On your final day, you will enjoy a relaxed morning breakfast at your hotel in Kathmandu. Depending on your international flight schedule, you may have some free time for last-minute souvenir shopping or strolling around Thamel. Approximately 3 hours prior to your scheduled flight departure, a private vehicle will pick you up at your hotel and transfer you to Tribhuvan International Airport for your journey home.

• Elevation: 1,400m / 4,593ft

• Location: Kathmandu to Airport

• Accommodation: Departure (N/A)

• Meals: Breakfast

We thank you for being a part of our tour and travel. We bid you farewell and drop-off at the airport, or the opportunity to join another of our programs.