Ghorepani Poon hill trek is a genuine short and easy hiking trip in Nepal. This five-day walking tour makes a little circuit through Ghandruk village. Ghorepani Poon hill trip is also prominent as the Ghorepani Ghandruk circuit, Poon hill, and minicircle trekking of lower Annapurna.
A ten-day Ghorepani Poon hill trip itinerary includes a full-day Kathmandu heritage tour and a five days walk in the Annapurna territory. First-time trekkers, family, elderly, and school students may easily succeed on this trip. Travelers can experience a high Himalayan view with accomplished hospitality here.
The Ghorepani Poon hill trek begins from Nayapul with a couple of hours' drive from Pokhara. Then, the trail follows the Bhurungdi River valley, passing beautiful farming terraces. Autumn and Spring are the best times for the Ghorepani Poon hill tour. But it is doable during winter because of not very high land. Monsoon might be worth it because of poor visibility, slippery trails, and lots of beaches close to the walking trail. Blooming rhododendrons in Spring provide extra beauty to this trail.
Poon Hill viewpoint is the major attraction of the Poon Hill trek. This hill station overtures brighten sunrise with supreme Annapurna massif. Blooming cherry blossoms, rhododendron, dense forest, waterfalls, valleys, farming terraces, and more are other attractions of the Ghorepani Poon hill.
Ghorepani Pon hill trekking trail is inside the Annapurna Conservation Area Project (ACAP). Hiking trails and lodges have been managed by ACAP, the Sanctuary Lodge management committee, and local mother groups for a few years.
There are multiple itineraries for this trip from 2 days to 5 days. Gurung and Magar are local habitants of the region. These people are reputable as the brave Gurkhas in the British and Indian armed forces. Endearing cultural program in the evening in some places during the Ghorepani Poon hill hiking is an excellent experience for the visitors.
It is a 5-day Ghorepani Poon hill trek package with a detailed itinerary but, check the general information on the 2-days to 4-day Poon hill trek plan below:
2 Days Poon Hill Trek
2 days of Ghorepani Poon hill trekking is a rapid trip. Travelers may drive directly to Uleri early morning and then walk to Ghorepani on the first day. After enjoying the stunning view from Poon hill tower, the trip returns to Ulleri, Tikhedhunga, or Nayapul to catch driving transportation to Pokhara. It is not recommended for first-time trekkers, families, and the elderly.
This rapid trekking tour goes from Pokhara with an early morning drive to Ulleri. After dropping from the jeep, starts walking towards Ghorepani passing Bannnthanti, and Nangethanti through the dense forest of rhododendrons, pine, oak, and more.
With the thrilling view of the Annapurna massif and great sunrise from Pon Hill in the morning, the trip returns following the same way back to Ulleri, Tikhedhunga, or Nayapul to get transportation to Pokhara on the second day.
3 Days Ghorepani Trek
The 3 day Ghorepani Poonhill trek also goes and comes back the same way as a two-day trip, but it is a short trek with less rush. It is recommended for those people who do not have plenty of time in Nepal but would like to see the massive Himalayas in Nepal.
3 days Poon hill trek begins from Pokhara with a drive to Nayapul and a walk to Tikhedhunga or Ulleri on the first day. After taking off from the driving, it starts walking to Ghorepani over pine, rhododendron, oak, and tree forests.
The Ghorepani Poon Hill Trek on the third day furnishes the phenomenal Annapurna Himalayan range with a brightening sunrise. With pleasant views from Poon Hill, the trip goes backward via the same way which passed on the way up on the previous day till Nayapul to take a drive back to Pokhara.
4 Days Poon Hill Trek
4 days of Ghorepani Poon Hill trek has two different itineraries with a circuit or taking the same way back. The circle follows a regular trekking plan but, it cuts a day in between Ghorepani to Ghandruk. 4 days of Ghorepani trip deals with the vast Annapurna Himalaya, traditional villages, green forest, terraces, and more to the visitors.
Following the other rapid or easy trekking itineraries of the Ghorepani Poon hill hike, it might be a long day from Ghorepani to Ghandruk including Poon Hill in a single day. But, travellers may have a great experience of cultural feelings from the biggest Gurung village Ghandruk if they stay on this plan.
This mountain trip may extend up to 6 days or one week following the hot spring route, Landruk village, Dhumpus, or Australian camp.
Frolic Adventure regulates this Bonnie Mountain tour with safety and quality duty. We regularly focus on providing an excellent Himalayan experience of Nepal to our valued outfitter. We extend with a certified and fluently English-speaking leader to lead the trek so, that the trip can delight in the most reliable atmosphere.
Accommodation on the Ghorepani Poon Hill Route
The Ghorepani Poon Hill trekking trail is an ancient mountain trail. It started as tented camps, then slowly developed some bamboo inns and guest houses. It is a well-managed route by the Annapurna conservation area, the lodge management committee, and the local community. The Poon Hill trek has plenty of nice guesthouses with choosable food items from a food menu.
Trekkers easily can find shelter in every place but Tadapani has limited lodges, so they need to book in advance. There are lots of guesthouses with normal twin-sharing rooms to decored attached bathroom accommodations in most of the places.
Some lodges have cozy rooms with iconic mountain views. Fire heating restaurant dining hall provides warmth and relaxation to the clients. Great hospitality and warm welcome in the lodges are the local’s duty and culture in this trekking region. The rooms have two beds with extra blankets, soft mattresses and pillows. It is recommended to go with a sleeping bag and pillowcase.
The Trekkers get hot showers in the lodge which are heated water by electricity, gas, and fire. There are attached toilets in some rooms. Sharing toilets are indoors, so people do not need to go outside the building.
The food during the Ghorepani Poon hill trek is good quality and hygienic. Basic trained cooks and family prepare the food served from a food menu. The food recipes are a mixture of local and western. Local people are controlling pollution by avoiding plastic so, trekkers may not buy bottled water during the trip. They sell safe drinking water which can be refilled in travellers' bottles.
Ghorepani Poon Hill Trek Permit
The Ghorepani Poon hill trek permit, issued by Nature Trust for Nature Conservation (NTNC) is needed for the visitors, to entry in the Annapurna Conservation Area Project (ACAP). Also, Trekker’s Information Management System (TIMS) card is required for the Ghorepani Poon hill trek.
We arrange these permits things for our clients but, the individual trekkers need to take them from the NTNC office and Nepal Tourism Board office in Bhrikutimandap Kathmandu. Also, the Pokhara branch provides trekking permits.
Annapurna conservation area entry permit costs 3000 NPR and 2000 for the TIMS card for the tourists, except for the people from the South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) countries. India, Nepal, Maldives, Sri Lanka, Pakistan, Bhutan and Bangladesh are in the SAARC. NPR 1000 for the ACAP permit and 600 for the TIMS. The above-mentioned costs are free for individual trekkers who trek without a guide and porter.
Essential Equipment For Poon Hill Trek
Taking seasonal and temperature-focused equipment is highly suggested for the Ghorepani Poon hill trek. Trekking in autumn needs to bring warmer equipment compared to the winter and summer. If you are planning a trek in summer (monsoon) rain gear is compulsory. Check a list of needy gears for the Poon hill trekking below:
- Sun hat
- Winter hats like fleece or Woollen
- Head torch
- Buff or scarf
- Sunglasses
- Thermal Layer
- A couple of full and a half sleeves t-shirts
- Fleece jacket
- Feather jacket
- A couple of full-and-a-half trekking trousers
- Rain cover and bag cover
- Windproof jacket
- A few pairs of trekking socks
- Trekking boots
- Sport shose or shandles
- Thin and light-wear gloves
- Heavy warm windproof gloves
- Duffel bag or Ruksack
- Daypack
- Water bottle
- Cream and Toiletries
- Sun lotion SPF 30 leat or plus according to your skin type
- Lip balm
- Mostriture cream
- Wet tissue
- Toilet roll
- Light and a quick drier towel
- Toothbrush and paste
- Soap and shampoo
- Earplug
You can pack your personal accessories, books, and the things that you need for daily use.
How to go to Pokhara For the Poon Hill Trip
Travelers may reach Pokhara from Kathmandu by air and ground transportation. Although an international airport has been completed. But, it has not started any flights yet.
Pokhara is a beautiful lake city that is the third big downtown of Nepal. Most of the trekkers spend one night before starting the journey to Ghorepani Poon Hill. Numerous tourist buses drive to Pokhara from Kathmandu every morning at 7:00 a.m. The total driving distance is about 200km. The bus drives through hillside roads passing beautiful traditional villages, valleys, terraces, and more natural beauties.
There are many flights from morning to evening operated by different airline companies. People who take a flight to Pokhara may rather start the trekking trip on the same day if they do not have a short holiday in Nepal. It is less than half an hour's flight from Kathmandu to Pokhara. Airline passengers may enjoy the view of the appealing mountain ranges of Ganesh Himal, Manaslu, and Annapurna from the plane.
Seasonal Expect from Ghorepani Route
There is a lot of natural evidence that decorates the region. Magnificent mountain ranges and traditional things are regular attractions that you can expect during any season. But, monsoon clouds cover the high Himalayas.
Blooming rhododendrons in spring make like a part of the heaven around the Ghorepani and Tadapani forests. Cherry blossoms (Sakura) offer extra feelings for the visitors in November and December. There will be poor visibility in the summer season but, a rainforest walk with lots of beautiful waterfalls along the trekking trail provides an adventurous moment.
Be Kind, Respectful, and Responsible on the Trek
The Ghorepani trekking trip is in the Annapurna conservation area, which is protected by the National Trust for Nature Conservation. You may see some wild animals during the trek, so do not disturb them in their movement and activities.
People on the trekking trails are kind. They greet you by saying “Namaste”, Do not forget to say Namaste back and ask people before taking their photographs. You may have the opportunity to experience traditional cultural programs in some places organized by the local mother’s group. They come with flowers and expect a small donation, so make them happy and be a part of the function.
Wear warm gear and do not offer to use lots of firewood to keep warm. Focus on the available local food dishes because they may play a huge role in controlling pollution and upgrading the local economy.
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