Ghorepani Poon Hill Trek

This is short and sweet trekking tour best suit for the short time Nepal visitors, a truly lifetime experience small trip. This trek offers breath stopping mountain vista, full of birds, beautiful hamlets of alpine pastures, charming villages of Magar and Gurung people, lush rhododendron forest which fully blooms in Spring season is set just below the Annapurna Himalayan Peaks of Annapurna South, Machhapuchhre (Known as the Fishtail Mountain as its shape is look like fishtail from west direction) towering sky high. Main feature of Poon Hill Trek are; Poon Hill Hike probably one of the finest view points on the earth, When sun comes up and touches the white mountains, Himalayan giants, Mount Dhaulagiri (8167m) and Annapurna I (8091m) along with other gorgeous peak, there gradually appear, just like magic happening in front you and you couldn't believe this at first. Besides, the journey rewards with natural beauties in your each and every footsteps.

Like other trekking in Annapurna except Annapurna Circuit this trek also begins from Pokhara and end there. Pokhara is 200km west of Kathmandu, the capital of Nepal. Daily tourist buses run to Pokhara from Kathmandu. Local buses leave every one hour from Kathmandu. Wilderness Excursion can arrange a private car or van if you ask us. Most domestic airlines fly to Pokhara from Kathmandu every day (U$117 / flight / head). Sit on the right side to see striking view of wide range of Himalaya while flying to Pokhara. Most of people take tourist bus to Pokhara; 200km drive and takes 7 to 8 hours depending on traffic. There are normal to deluxe tourist coaches available. Green Lines Buses costs USD 25 per person with breakfast, they run every morning from/to Kathmandu.

Autumn (September - November) and spring (March – April) are recommended as the best time of the seasons to trek to Ghorepani Poon Hill. The weather is sunny and warm during the day time with breath stopping views. If you would like to avoid crowds and enjoy less crowded time with nature then you could trek in winter (Dec - Feb) And it is still warm during the day time and cold in the morning and nights. The temperature is 0 to -5 degree Celsius at Ghorepani Poon Hill during the winter However, the weather condition in Himalaya is associated with Indian Ocean. Trekking in the Summer or Monsoon seasons (June to Aug) will be affected by rain but the Summer trek could be a boon for a keen botanists.

Regarding the difficulty, this is an easy trek suitable for walking lovers who have the ability to walk for around 4 to 6 hours a day with a light day sack. Exercising and jogging regularly for a few weeks prior to the trip is good idea to increase strength and firmness. Past hiking experience would be an asset but no technical skill is required for this trek. Participants with pre-existing medical conditions such as heart, lung, epilepsy and blood diseases should inform Wilderness Excursion before booking the trip. We also recommend that you consult your doctor(s) before the trip start.

Ghorepani Poon Hill Trek Cost: Here we have offered USD 379.00 per person as a budget trek price on a double occupancy basis. A single supplement charge will be an extra USD 75.00. The price will be according to budget, standard and deluxe tour plans, and group sizes. Taking flights to and from Pokhara saves you time and is more comfortable than taking a tiring, long bus ride, though riding a bus reduces the trip price. We can arrange a Kathmandu-Pokhara flight that costs USD 105 per person.

The hike from Ghorepani to Poon Hill (3,210m) is a short but rewarding 45 minutes to 1-hour uphill trek, best done early in the morning for sunrise. 

No, Everest is not seen while on Poon Hill. Mount Everest is in the east, and Poon Hill is in the Annapurna region, which is in mid-western Nepal. Poon Hill provides breathtaking vistas of these peaks, including Mount Dhaulagiri (8167 meters), which is the world's seventh highest mountain.

Poon Hill itself is the highest point you will reach on this trek. Poon Hill lies at an altitude of 3210 meters above sea level. This is the is the destination of the early morning excursion side trip on the Ghorepani Trek.

The Poon Hill is one of best view point in Nepal, You will get unbelievable sights of white mountain ranges from Hiunchuli, past Annapurna South, to Annapurna I (8,097m/26,566ft) Gangapurna, Khangsar Kang, Annapurna III, Machhapuchhare, Dhaulagiri (8167 m), Tukuche Peak, Dhampus Peak, Nilgiri, etc.

No problem; the Ghorepani Poon Hill Trek is easily doable around the year. The Ghorepani Poon Hill trek in monsoon season is usually less crowded and calm. Chances of great mountain views, like in spring and autumn. But you can enjoy the view of the landscape, local culture, and diverse vegetation and get a chance to soak into the majesty of the of the Annapurna Himalayas if the weather permits. So in monsoon season, most time gets wet, but it is all full of green and provides an opportunity to enjoy alpine flowers in July and August.

Like in other parts of the world, tipping is quite common in Nepal as well as in the service industry. However, there is no specific amount, but it really depends on the on the giver or your perception. We advise tipping 10% of the total value of the trip.

If you are seeking the best family short trek, the Ghorepani Poon Hill Trek could be the famous soft hiking adventure in the foothills of Annapurna. It provides excellent views and is better logistically known as the “apple pie” trek. The trek is easily accessible from Pokhara, but it still provides a great experience of trekking in a kid-friendly environment.

There are no bank and ATM machines on the Ghorepani Poon Hill Trek route. You should get cash in Pokhara before leaving for the trek. People may accept foreign currency but give you a low rate as they will have to walk all the way to Pokhara to get exchanged, so carry NPR.

The Ghorepani Poon Hill Trek is a well-established short trekking route in lower Annapurna. There are lodges with proper bedding, so carrying a sleeping bag on this trek is not necessary anymore. Lodges provide quilts and duvets. However, some people prefer their own sleeping bag, so they bring it.

Generally, altitude sickness develops above 3000 meters. You will reach Poon Hill at the al the elevation of 3210 meters for a short time and get back to lower altitude so there is almost no risk of altitude sickness. Hardly any people may feel unwell because of altitude.