Logo

Ghorepani and Poon Hill Sunrise Trekking

8 Days Annapurna Region Trekking
Trip At Glance
  • Group Size2-15 Persons
  • Max Elevation3210 m
  • GradeModerate
  • DestinationNepal
  • TransportationFlights/ private car or tourist bus (as per itinerary)
  • AccommodationTea House/Lodge
  • CostContact Us
  • Trip Length9 days
  • Best MonthJuly-Aug, Mar-May, Oct-Jan
  • WIFIAvailable
  • RegionAnnapurna Region
  • Trip ModeTea House Trek
  • MealB/L/D
  • Trekking StyleTea House Trek
Trip Overview

Are you in search of glorious and momentous short trekking route in Nepal? If yes, without any confusion try the Ghorepani and Poon Hill Sunrise Trekking. The course is probably the most popular short trekking trail of Nepal. In less than a week’s trekking, trekkers can get the immense memories of mountains, green lush forests, villages, landscape, streams, and waterfalls. No wonder, the trekking is classed as naturally beautiful and culturally rich walking trail.

People often describe the Ghorepani and Poon Hill Sunrise Trekking as the Ghorepani Poon Hill Trek. Therefore, don’t get confused by the name. Whichever is the name, the trail is the same. Located on the trail of Annapurna Base Camp Trek route, the journey offers some of the best superlative trekking moments.

Which is the most popular short trekking route of Nepal?

There are countless short trekking routes in Nepal. Among these fine trekking trails, Ghorepani Poon Hill Trek route is at the top. However, people are starting to trek on the alternative destinations like Mardi Himal Trek route, Khopra Hill Trek route etc. as well. Even if there are so many short trekking destinations, Ghorepani and Poon Hill Sunrise Trekking route stands tall. You will not find the diversity in the attractions in other trekking route than in Ghorepani and Poon Hill Sunrise Trekking route. The fact about the place is that it lies in the Annapurna Base Camp Trek route has added the fuel to its popularity.

So, if you have a week’s holiday and plan to do trekking in Nepal; try doing the Ghorepani Poon Hill Trek. It is indeed and by far the best and spectacular short trekking route of Nepal.

Tikhedhunga to Ghorepani

Tikhedhunga is the classical trek trailhead for almost all trekking activities in the Annapurna region of Nepal besides Annapurna Circuit Trek or Nar Phu Valley Trek. Besides Tikhedhunga, trekkers can start the Ghorepani and Poon Hill Sunrise Trekking from Tatopani of Myagdi district or from Ghandruk of Kaski district of Nepal. From Tikhedhunga to Ghorepani, trekkers have to walk continuously for about 6 – 7 hours uphill through green lush forests. The sound of chirping birds and streams make the trip to the Poon Hill mesmerizingly interesting. On the way of Ghorepani from Tikhedhunga, trekkers have to traverse through villages like Lower Ulleri, Upper Ulleri, and Banthanti. The trail is uphill but the presence of stairs makes it easier for the climbers to walk on the trail.

Sunrise from Poon Hill

Nepal has countless places from where one can witness the gorgeous sunrise. However, the way of gazing at the mountains and waiting for the sun to come out of casement of cascading hills always makes it possible. From the top of the Poon Hill trekkers get to see the vistas of various mountains.

Mountains seen from the top of Poon Hill

From the top of the Poon Hill, trekkers get to see mountains as far as Dhaulagiri. Therefore, the place is cool and effervescent. There are quite a few of the mountains seen from the top. They are as follows

1.       Gurja Himal

2.       Dhaulagiri

3.       Dhampus Peak

4.       Nilgiri

5.       Annapurna South and some from the Annapurna Himalayan range

6.       Annapurna South

7.       Himchuli

8.       Machhapuchhre

Can I extend Ghorepani and Poon Hill Trekking with trip to Annapurna Base Camp?

 It is possible to extend the Ghorepani and Poon Hill Trekking with the Annapurna Base Camp Trek. It is possible for the trekkers to add the itinerary as the journey is the part of Annapurna Base Camp trek route. If you have vacation and would like to visit the base camp of the world’s `10th highest mountain and ; simply extend the itinerary of Ghorepani and Poon Hill Trek. You never know, you will be astounded by the magnitude of the trekking journey in Nepal. 

HIGHLIGHTS

Ghorepani and Poon Hill Sunrise trekking, one of the most scenic and short adventure in whole Himalaya destinations, a favorite among million of travelers, where walks leads you on high rolling green hills with constant views of Annapurna range

Detailed Itinerary
Day 01: On arrival in Kathmandu meet our staff for transfer to hotel

On arrival at Kathmandu Tribhuwan International Airport received by our staff and guide with warm welcome and greetings and then transfer to your hotels in the heart of Kathmandu city. After checking into your rooms getting refreshed from Jet-Lag, a quiet environment after getting refreshed join at main hall or in lobby where our guide will provide briefing on treks-hotels with necessary information. Evening includes group dinner in a typical Nepali restaurant with folk culture program with various dances of Nepal while having your authentic Nepalese dinner with local entertainment.

 

Meals
Dinner
 Accomodation
Hotel
 Altitude
1350
Day 02: Drive / Fly to Pokhara 820m (220 k.m distance) of 06 hrs journey (30 min by air).

Morning after breakfast transfer for the drive to scenic Pokhara, leading you on Nepal’s main busy Highway with exciting views of distant peaks and green landscapes, as drive leads past many farm villages and towns to reach at Pokhara after 5-6 hrs of interesting overland journey. Pokhara, blessed with natural beauty located on the laps of massive Annapurna Himalaya includes majestic Machapuchare Himal ‘Fish Tail’, due to its twin summits, a virgin unclimbed peaks of Himalaya. Besides mountains and rolling green hills treasures calm lakes of Phewa and Begnas where most of the good hotels and international standard restaurants located by the Phewa Lake. (For flying options to Pokhara 30 minutes of short scenic flights from Kathmandu)

 

Meals
Brefast
 Accomodation
Hotel
 Altitude
820
Day 03: Drive to Bhirethati and trek to Tirkhedhunga 1,545 m - 02 hrs drive with 03 hrs walks.

After a pleasant stop in Pokhara with marvelous views of Annapurna Himalaya with magnificent Machapuchare Himal, completing breakfast an exciting drive of few hours beyond Pokhara valley to reach our starting point to Ghorepani and Pun Hill trekking. Drive leads past Pokhara valley outskirt with marvelous scenery of Annapurna peaks and farm lands and then reaching much warmer areas of Nayapul town by the road side of Pokhara and Beni highway. From here following Modi River to a nice and lovely village at Bhirethati to begin our first day walks through farm villages with uphill on stone paved steps to reach at Tirkhedhunga for overnight stop. Tirkhedhunga a small farm village with wonderful waterfalls close to the lodges, with time to get refresh in the cool waters.

 

Meals
B/L/D
 Accomodation
Tea House/Lodge
 Altitude
1545
Day 04: Trek to Ghorepani 2,840 m via Ulleri village - 06 hrs.

Morning from Tirkhedhunga, where our first day walks starts with uphill climb on nice stone paved steps leading up to Ulleri village, and then with gradual slow climb entering into cool shade of forest full of rhododendron-magnolia-oaks and pines trees as walk progress reaching top of Ghorepani village also called at Deurali. Here the temperature gets cooler being close to the mountains with an altitude of above 2,840 m high surrounded by rhododendron woods with fantastic views of Dhaulagiri Himalaya with Annapurna South, Hiunchuli and Nilgiris against blue colored houses of Ghorepani, populated by famous hill tribe known as Pun Magar.

 

Meals
B/L/D
 Accomodation
Tea House/Lodge
 Altitude
2840
Day 05: Morning Hike to Poon Hill 3,210 m and trek to Tadapani 2680 m - 05 hrs.

Early morning before breakfast hike up to Pun Hill for stunning sunrise panorama over array of Himalayan peaks of more than 360° wide angle views from Dhaulagiri-Nilgiris-Vara Shikar (Annapurna Fang), Annapurna range of peaks with majestic Machapuchare extends towards Lamjung Himal and Manaslu towards eastern horizon, after a wonderful moment head back to Ghorepani for breakfast and Carry on trekking into deep rhododendron forest with climb up to Deurali with grand views of snow capped peaks. Slowly walk leads downhill to another Bhanthati a small settlement located in a gorge then short descends with an hour climb up to Tadapani for overnight stop. Tadapani with views of Annapurna South-Huinchuli, Machapuchare and Annapurna II, Tadapani located within forest surrounding.

 

Meals
B/L/D
 Accomodation
Tea House/Lodge
 Altitude
2680
Day 06: Trek to Kimche 1700 m (04 hrs) then drive back to Pokhara 820 m - 2.30 hr.

Morning walk leads through the beautiful forest, within 3 hours we will reach to Ghandruk village then continue down hill to Kimche to catch up the Jeep,  from here our walks completes with a short drive back to picturesque Pokhara by the Phewa lake side.

Meals
Breakfast & Lunch
 Accomodation
Hotel
 Altitude
820
Day 07: Drive or fly to Kathmandu and then transfer to your hotels.

Morning transfer into a vehicles either by car-coach or in tourist bus (as per the size of the group), for overland journey back to Kathmandu with scenic views of mountains, green scenery of hills and farm fields within nice villages and towns as drive brings you back at hustle and bustle city life of Kathmandu. On reaching Kathmandu transfer to your respective hotels with time for individual activities and shopping souvenirs.

 

Meals
Breakfast
 Accomodation
Hotel
 Altitude
1350
Day 8: Depart for international flight home ward bound or to respective countries.

Last day in the country of high beautiful Himalayas as per your international flight transfer to Kathmandu international airport for homeward bound or to next port of call after a wonderful and mesmerizing time in Ghorepani & Poon Hill sunrise trekking with grand service of Tramping Himalaya Adventures.

Meals
Breakfast
Cost Included
  • Airport Pick up & Drop with private transport ( International & Domestic )
  • Hotel in Kathmandu 2 Nights 3-star standard with B/B Twin Sharing Basis 
  • Hotel in Pokhara 2 Nights 3 Star Standard B/B ( Hotel Asia or Similar Twin Sharing )
  • Kathmandu-Pokhara-Kathmandu Deluxe Tourist Bus Tickets 
  • Kathmandu-Pokhara-Kathmandu Deluxe Tourist  BusTickets for Guide 
  • Pokhara to Nayapul  Taxi/Hiece/Bus ( Depends on the group size )
  • Kimche to Pokhara Jeep Sharing 
  • Teahouse accommodation during the trek ( Twin Sharing Basis )
  • Meals, Breakfast, Lunch, and dinner during the trek 
  • Well English Speaking of government license holder guide 
  • Porter service (2 trekkers: 1 porter)
  • Guide/Assistant guides and Porters their salary, Insurance, Equipment, and lodging & fooding
  • Tramping Himalaya Adventures Duffel bag & T-shirt
  • All the necessary paperwork, Trekking/permits
  • Carried by your guide Medical Kit
  • All government taxes
  • Down Jacket If you need it ( To be returned after the trip )
  • Oxi-meter to check the pulse, Oxygen saturation, and heart rate
  • Unlimited chlorine-treated safe drinking water
Cost Excluded
  • Nepalese visa fee ( Bring the right cash in USD 50 and 2 passport-size photographs )
  • 15 Days USD 30, 30 Days USD 50, 90 Days USD 125, 
  • Airfare International
  • Extra night accommodation in Kathmandu in case  of early arrival, late departure, or early return from the mountain (due to any reason) than the scheduled itinerary
  • Lunch and evening meals in Kathmandu and Pokhara (and also in case of early return from the mountain than the scheduled itinerary)
  • Travel and rescue insurance
  • Personal expenses (phone calls, internet, laundry, bar bills, battery recharge, extra porters, bottle or boiled water, shower, Wi-Fi, etc.)
  • Optional trips and sightseeing if extended
  • Expenses arising from unforeseen circumstances beyond the control of  Tramping Himalaya Adventures 
  • Tips and gratuities
MAP
Cotact Us
  • 9779808839975 
  • Budhanilkantha 11, Paiyatar, Kathmandu