Ghorepani Poon Hill Trek

Pricing

Rates differ for Nepali citizens and international guests because foreign trekkers require TIMS and conservation-area permits. Final quotes depend on group size and dates.

Highlights

• ✓Pre-dawn hike to Poon Hill (3,210 m) for a 360° panorama of 32+ Himalayan peaks including Dhaulagiri (8,167 m), Annapurna I (8,091 m), and Machhapuchhre (6,993 m)
• ✓Trek through dense rhododendron forests that blaze red and pink in spring (March–April)
• ✓Authentic Gurung and Magar village culture along the trail — Ghorepani, Tadapani, and Ghandruk
• ✓No acclimatisation required — maximum altitude 3,210 m keeps altitude sickness risk very low
• ✓Family-friendly: suitable for ages 10 to 70 with a reasonable fitness level
• ✓Can combine with Ghandruk loop or extend to Annapurna Base Camp

Best season

March–May (rhododendrons in bloom, clear mornings) & September–November (crystal skies, stable weather). December–February possible with warm layers.

Itinerary

Outline below; we tailor rest days and pacing to your group.

1. 1

   Day 1: Pokhara → Nayapul → Tikhedhunga (1,540 m)

   Drive ~1.5 hours from Pokhara to Nayapul, the classic trek gateway. Begin trekking along the Modi Khola river through Birethanti and on to Tikhedhunga — a pleasant 4–5 hour walk through terraced farmland and subtropical forest. Overnight teahouse.

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   Day 2: Tikhedhunga → Ulleri → Ghorepani (2,850 m)

   A memorable day: climb the famous stone staircase out of Ulleri, gaining nearly 1,300 m through dense oak and rhododendron forest. Ghorepani sits at the ridge with immediate views of Dhaulagiri — a stunning reward for the effort. Overnight at Ghorepani.

3. 3

   Day 3: Poon Hill sunrise (3,210 m) → Tadapani (2,630 m)

   Rise before dawn (around 5:00 AM) and hike 45–60 minutes to Poon Hill for one of Nepal's most photographed sunrises — the golden light striking Dhaulagiri, Annapurna South, and Machhapuchhre is unforgettable. Return for breakfast, then trek through rhododendron forest to Tadapani. Overnight at Tadapani.

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   Day 4: Tadapani → Ghandruk (1,940 m)

   Descend through forest to the large and beautifully preserved Gurung village of Ghandruk — Nepal's second-largest Gurung settlement. Explore the Gurung Museum, stone-paved lanes, and dramatic face-on views of Annapurna South and Machhapuchhre. Overnight in Ghandruk.

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   Day 5: Ghandruk → Nayapul → Pokhara

   A final morning walk down through terraced fields and bamboo groves to the road at Syauli Bazaar or Kimche, then drive back to Pokhara. Arrive by early afternoon — time for Phewa Lake and a well-earned meal. Itinerary can be shortened or extended based on your schedule.