Ghorepani Poon Hill Trek

Ghorepani Poon Hill Trek is the most popular trekking route in the entire Annapurna region which offers spectacular views of the mountains and sunrise. Ghorepani Poon Hill Trek is one of the most popular picturesque, short and easy trekking located in the heart of the Annapurna Himalayan region of Nepal. Ghorepani is situated at 2855 meters and Poon Hill at 3210 meters. Trekking up to Ghorepani and Poon Hill is an ideal option for those who want to do an easy and short trekking in Nepal Himalayas and want to see the high mountain views. After about 45 minutes of the climb from Ghorepani, you will reach Poon Hill (3210m), one of the most popular hill stations overlooking the Annapurna Massif range and the Dhaulagiri mountain range with stunning sunrise and sunset. The trek up to Ghorepani and Poon Hill is suitable for people of all ages, especially families with children.
On this trek, you will get panoramic views of Mount Dhaulagiri (8167 m), Annapurna I (8091 m), Fishtail/Machhapuchhre (6993 m), Nilgiri (7041 m), Bharha Shikhar (7647 m) Annapurna South (7219 m), Annapurna II (7939 m), Annapurna III (7555 m), Annapurna IV (7525 m), Lamjung Himal (6988 m) and Hiunchuli (6434 m).
Apart from mountain views, you will find beautiful landscapes, blooming rhododendron forests, varieties of birds, river basins, Gurung Museum, mountain village life, different ethnic groups and their culture. The trek trail winds through patchwork valleys, dense rhododendron forests and past icy waterfalls where trekkers can stop to cool their minds after a walk. There is a fascinating glimpse of the high mountain horizon around every corner. The trail passes through the inhabited ethnic villages of Magar and Gurung.
Below given Ghorepani Poon Hill trek itinerary, the trek starts from Nayapul/Birethanti (46 km from Pokhara) and ends at Dhampus Phedi which is more commonly used, but from Ghandruk is possible to go to Pokhara via Birethani in a single day, if you don’t have enough time to continue trek to Dhampus Phedi. Although, if you want to make a short 3 to 4 day trek you need to go through the Ulleri village and return through the same route.
If you want to extend your stay in this trekking trail absolutely possible you may extend to go Magdi Tatopani or Jhinu danda (both places offer the best natural hot springs for taking a bath). This trekking can be done throughout the year.
Itinerary
Day 01: Arrive in Kathmandu
Day 02: Kathmandu Sightseeing and trek Preparation
Day 03: Drive to Pokhara (850 m) by tourist bus
Day 04: Drive to Nayapul then trek to Tikhedhunga (1577 m)
Day 05: Trek to Ghorepani (2855m)
Day 06: Trek to Poon hill (3210m) to Tadapani (2610 m)
Day 07: Trek to Ghandruk (1,940 m)
Day 08: Trek to Pothana (1900 m)
Day 09: Trek to Dhampus phedi then drive to Pokhara (850 m)
Day 10: Drive to Kathmandu by tourist bus
Day 11: Depart Kathmandu