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Ghorepani Poonhill Trek from Pokhara

Ghorepani Poonhill Trek from Pokhara

2 Days Ghorepani Poon Hill Trek from Pokhara with private guide, jeep transfers, permits, accommodation, and meals included.

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293

Duration

2 Days

Per person · 2+ travelers

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Duration

2 Days

Max elevation

3,210m

Best season

September to mid-June

From group price

US$ 293

Per person · 2+ travelers

Amigo traveler rating: 4.9/5 across 548 reviews · Google, Tripadvisor, Amigo website

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Several days of hiking at a moderate level of effort.

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    Private jeep

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Ghorepani Poonhill Trek from Pokhara

Trip overview

Service level
Amigo Plus
Comfort profile
Active Trek
Accommodation standard
Lodge

Route highlights

  • Ghorepani Poon Hill Trek from Pokhara is one of the most beautiful, short and easy treks in Nepal. It’s beautiful as it offers breathtaking mountain panorama (including peaks like Annapurna I, Dhaulagiri, Machhapuchhre, Annapurna South, as well as Hiunchuli), best sunrise views in the Himalayas, lush Rhododendron forest and the authentic Gurung and Magar villages. This makes Ghorepani Poon Hill Trek a complete package for both nature and culture lovers. It’s a short trek as it can be completed in just one night and two days from Pokhara. It’s easy as you can drive to and from Ulleri to start and end the trek and an average trekking hour is only 4-5 hours each day. In short, Pokhara to Pokhara Ghorepani-Poon Hill trek is a perfect trek because it combines spectacular Himalayan scenery, vibrant forests, authentic mountain culture and easy accessibility- all in just a few days.

  • This Ghorepani Poon Hill Trek itinerary starts with a drive from your hotel in Pokhara to Ulleri. From Ulleri, on the first day you will only hike to Ghorepani. The following morning, before sunrise, you will start your Poon Hill trek to witness one of the most stunning mountain sunrises- the mountains glow in shades of gold and pink- an unforgettable moment for any travelers, before hiking down to Ghorepani for breakfast. After breakfast, you will retrace the trail to Ulleri. This Poon Hill sunrise trek ends with a drive back to your hotel in Pokhara from Ulleri.

  • Ghorepani and Poon Hill Trek from Pokhara, thus makes a very good choice for trekkers who are interested in short, easy-moderate treks that offer the possibility to witness spectacular mountain views without needing to go too high or trek for too long. Additionally, this Poon Hill trek is also perfect for travelers with limited time, those new to trekking and those trekking with family. It also makes one of the best options for viewpoint trekkers and landscape photographers.

  • If you are planning to trek while the Rhododendron forests in the Annapurna region are in full bloom, the best time to plan Poon Hill trek is in Spring (March-May). If the clearest mountain views with pleasant weather conditions is what you prefer, plan this trek in Autumn (September-November) and if you enjoy the snowy landscape, Winter (December-February) is the best time to plan Ghorepani Poon Hill Trek from Pokhara. Nevertheless, as this is a short low altitude trek in the Annapurna region with this trek can be done year round.

  • If you are looking for an alternative trek that takes you a little higher than Poon Hill, is less crowded and offers more spectacular Himalayan views than Poon Hill Trek, Muldai View Point Trek from Pokhara will be the best option for you. If you are looking to add a richer cultural experience to your trek, we highly recommend the Ghorepani Poon Hill with Ghandruk trek from Pokhara. However, if you are looking for high-altitude, longer treks from Pokhara ,Mardi Himal Trek and the renowned Annapurna Base Camp Trek always make the best option.

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Ghorepani Poon Hill Trek from Pokhara is one of the most beautiful, short and easy treks in Nepal. It’s beautiful as it offers breathtaking mountain panorama (including peaks like Annapurna I, Dhaulagiri, Machhapuchhre, Annapurna South, as well as Hiunchuli), best sunrise views in the Himalayas, lush Rhododendron forest and the authentic Gurung and Magar villages. This makes Ghorepani Poon Hill Trek a complete package for both nature and culture lovers. It’s a short trek as it can be completed in just one night and two days from Pokhara. It’s easy as you can drive to and from Ulleri to start and end the trek and an average trekking hour is only 4-5 hours each day. In short, Pokhara to Pokhara Ghorepani-Poon Hill trek is a perfect trek because it combines spectacular Himalayan scenery, vibrant forests, authentic mountain culture and easy accessibility- all in just a few days.

This Ghorepani Poon Hill Trek itinerary starts with a drive from your hotel in Pokhara to Ulleri. From Ulleri, on the first day you will only hike to Ghorepani. The following morning, before sunrise, you will start your Poon Hill trek to witness one of the most stunning mountain sunrises- the mountains glow in shades of gold and pink- an unforgettable moment for any travelers, before hiking down to Ghorepani for breakfast. After breakfast, you will retrace the trail to Ulleri. This Poon Hill sunrise trek ends with a drive back to your hotel in Pokhara from Ulleri.

Ghorepani and Poon Hill Trek from Pokhara, thus makes a very good choice for trekkers who are interested in short, easy-moderate treks that offer the possibility to witness spectacular mountain views without needing to go too high or trek for too long. Additionally, this Poon Hill trek is also perfect for travelers with limited time, those new to trekking and those trekking with family. It also makes one of the best options for viewpoint trekkers and landscape photographers.

If you are planning to trek while the Rhododendron forests in the Annapurna region are in full bloom, the best time to plan Poon Hill trek is in Spring (March-May). If the clearest mountain views with pleasant weather conditions is what you prefer, plan this trek in Autumn (September-November) and if you enjoy the snowy landscape, Winter (December-February) is the best time to plan Ghorepani Poon Hill Trek from Pokhara. Nevertheless, as this is a short low altitude trek in the Annapurna region with this trek can be done year round.

If you are looking for an alternative trek that takes you a little higher than Poon Hill, is less crowded and offers more spectacular Himalayan views than Poon Hill Trek, Muldai View Point Trek from Pokhara will be the best option for you. If you are looking to add a richer cultural experience to your trek, we highly recommend the Ghorepani Poon Hill with Ghandruk trek from Pokhara.  However, if you are looking for high-altitude, longer treks from Pokhara ,Mardi Himal Trek and the renowned Annapurna Base Camp Trek always make the best option.

“One click is all that stands between you and your next great adventure—why wait?”

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Altitude & distance by day

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Altitude (m)Daily walking distance (km)

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DayRouteAltitudePublished distance
Day 1Drive to Ulleri (1960m/6430ft),(4h) and trek to Ghorepani (2860m/9,383ft),(7km),(4h)1960m/6430ft7kmWalking / trekking
Day 2Hike to Poon Hill (3193m/10,475ft) and trek to Ulleri (1960m/6430ft),(2-3h) and drive to Pokhara3193m/10,475ft—
  1. Day 1

    Drive to Ulleri , and trek to Ghorepani , ,

    (1960m/6430ft) · (4h) · (2860m/9,383ft) · (7km) · (4h)

    Day details

    Have breakfast at your hotel and get ready for the Ghorepani-Poon Hill trek. Your guide will pick you from your hotel after breakfast. Ulleri is the trailhead of this trek. Therefore, you will drive to Ulleri in a private jeep. It’s a very pleasant and scenic drive. The drive from Pokhara to Nayapu is on Pokhara-Baglung Highway. From Nayapul the road to Ulleri forks north to Birethanti, where you will stop for some time to complete the Annapurna Conservation Area formalities. Upon completing the formalities, you will continue to drive to Ulleri, which is a small yet very beautiful and vibrant Magar Village. About a 4 hour drive from Pokhara will take you to Ulleri, which greets you with very mesmerizing views of Annapurna South and Hiunchuli. In Ulleri, you will have your lunch, if you are hungry. Otherwise, you will start your walking journey. The nightstop today is Ghorepani, which is about 7 kilometers from Ulleri. The hike takes roughly 4 hours. It’s a pleasant hike through the forest of rhododendron and oak. Continuing the trek, walking past Banthanti and Nangee Thanti, you will reach Ghorepani, that greets you with a number of hotels, lodges, shops and teahouses providing food and accommodation to trekkers and the grand view of Annapurna South, Hiun Chuli, Machhapuchhre, Dhaulagiri as well as Nilgiri. After reaching Ghorepani, you will check into one of the lodges for dinner and overnight stay.  Meals: Lunch and Dinner

  2. Day 2

    Hike to Poon Hill and trek to Ulleri , and drive to Pokhara

    (3193m/10,475ft) · (1960m/6430ft) · (2-3h)

    Day details

    Today you will witness one of the grandest mountain sunrise views in the world. For this, early in the morning, about 45 minutes to 1 hour before sunrise, you will start your hike to Poon Hill, one of the best viewpoints in the entire Annapurna region to witness mountain sunrise and mountain panorama. Therefore, when you start, it will still be dark. As you reach the viewpoint of the Poon Hill, you will be greeted by a once-in-a-lifetime view of sun rising over the two mountain ranges that also fall under the top 10 highest mountains in the world, Annapurna I and Dhaulagiri. These two ranges include peaks, such as Tukuche,Thapa Peak, Nilgiri-South, Central and North, Tilicho Peak, Patal Hiunchuli, Annapurna South, Baraha Shikhar Chuli, Singu Chuli, Tharpu Chuli, Tare Kang, Gangapurna, Annapurna III, Gandarwa Chuli, Machhapuchhre, Mardi Himal, Annapurna IV, Annapurna II as well as Lamjung Himal. You will be given some time to admire the beauty of nature, take pictures and videos and make memories. Having spent some time here, you will hike down to Ghorepani for breakfast.  After a hearty breakfast in Ghorepani, your return journey begins. From Ghorepani, you will retrace the trail to Ulleri. At Ulleri you will have your lunch and drive back to Pokhara. Your guide will drop you back to your hotel in Pokhara, ending Pokhara to Pokhara Ghorepani Poon-Hill Trek with Amigo Treks and Expedition.  Meals: Breakfast and Lunch

What is included in the trip price

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The essentials and support items that are already built into the package.

  • Package includes:

  • Private jeep transportation, Pokhara-Ulleri-Pokhara. A shared jeep will be provided for solo trekkers.

  • Meals (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner) during the trek

  • 3 cups Tea/Coffee (served in cups only), during the trek

  • Seasonal fruits served after dinner, during the trek

  • Unlimited purified drinking water (purified using purification tablets/drops) during the trek

  • All accommodation (standard lodges) on twin-sharing basis, during the trek. A single supplement charge will be applicable for private room.

  • Attached bathroom with hot-shower in Ghorepani

  • All required trekking permits

  • Government licensed, English speaking, knowledgeable and experienced guide and his entire expenses (Guide-Guest ratio 1:6)

  • Insurance of guide

  • All required local and government taxes

  • Trekking route map (souvenir)

  • Down jacket and sleeping bag (if required on a rental basis)

  • Basic First Aid kit with oximeter

  • Adventure certificate upon completion of the trek

What to budget for separately

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Items travelers usually pay for separately, depending on style, spending habits, and optional upgrades.

  • Package excludes:

  • Nepal arrival visa

  • Meals, accommodation and transportation in Kathmandu and Pokhara or any other cities in Nepal. (Can be arranged at extra cost)

  • Single supplement charge for single room during the trek.

  • Personal expenses such as mineral water, alcoholic/non-alcoholic beverages, hot drinks except tea/coffee, hot water for drinking or any other purpose, extra meal, snacks, laundry service etc.

  • WiFi and battery charging services

  • Porter (can be provided at extra cost if required)

  • Any extended trips or accommodation (can be arranged at extra cost)

  • Accommodation, meals and any extra transportation (not mentioned in the itinerary) in Pokhara or any other city in the event of an early return from the trek due to weather conditions, unforeseen circumstances or any personal reasons

  • Reimbursement for any services not utilized during the trek

  • Additional expenses for accommodation, meals, or transportation not listed in the itinerary, incurred due to weather-related cancellations or unexpected circumstances.

  • Travel insurance that covers helicopter evacuation over 3000 meters, trip cancellation/interruption and medical treatment cost.

  • Gratuity (as an appreciation) to the service providers

Group rates by party size

Per-person rates adjust automatically with your party size. Member discounts apply where available.

2+ travelers

US$ 293

per person

Questions travelers usually ask before booking

These route questions cover Nepal, treks and tours from pokhara planning, and the logistics travelers usually want clarified before they commit.

7Answers ready

Ghorepani Poonhill Trek from Pokhara is best for travelers who want an active Himalayan route and are comfortable with the walking pace, terrain, and day-to-day movement this trip requires.

Ghorepani Poonhill Trek from Pokhara is typically best planned for September to mid-June. Those windows usually offer the most reliable conditions for the route, logistics, and overall travel experience.

2 Days is the standard planning window for Ghorepani Poonhill Trek from Pokhara. The pacing is shaped around the route flow, acclimatization, transport windows, and overnight stops rather than simply covering distance as fast as possible.

Ghorepani Poonhill Trek from Pokhara is planned as a active trek journey, so the experience is paced around that level of movement and stamina. The route reaches 3,210m, which also shapes the overall effort and recovery needed.

Lodge. The trip is positioned at the Amigo Plus service level. Final room style and amenities can vary between cities, trail stops, and more remote sections of the route.

Private jeep. We coordinate the moving parts so the route flows cleanly between each segment.

Permit, entry, and route-document requirements depend on the destination, route, and the final version of your trip for Nepal. We confirm exactly what applies before departure rather than asking you to guess from generic lists.

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