The Ghorepani Poon Hill trek is a popular and accessible trekking route in the Annapurna Conservation Area. This trek indeed offers a fantastic experience for both beginners and those looking to get a taste of trekking in Nepal with limited time. The stunning natural beauty, relatively gentle terrain, and opportunity to witness the majestic Himalayan mountain ranges of Annapurna and Dhauligiri make it a memorable journey.
Besides the stunning Dhaulagiri and Annapurna mountains, lush pine, rhododendron, oak, and other trees and forests make the Poon Hill trek more beautiful. Attractive waterfalls and clean rivers along the way add more charm to this trek. Culture, tradition, and the warm hospitality of the locals will fascinate you a lot during the Trek.
One of the highlights of the Ghorepani Poon Hill trek is the breathtaking sunrise view from Poon Hill itself. Trekkers wake up early to make their way to Poon Hill from Ghorepani, where they're rewarded with panoramic views of the Annapurna and Dhaulagiri mountain ranges as the sun rises.
In addition to the natural beauty, trekkers also have the opportunity to immerse themselves in the local culture. You'll pass through charming villages inhabited by the Gurung and Magar ethnic communities, giving you a glimpse into the traditional way of life in the region.
The Ghorepani Poon Hill Trek offers a fantastic introduction to trekking in the Nepalese Himalayas. It's a great choice for those who want to experience the beauty of the region without committing to longer and more demanding treks.
Nayapul is the starting point to walk after driving from the beautiful lake city of Pokhara to begin this Short Annapurna Trek. You Trek to Tikhedhunga or Ulleri on the first day. You can see rice fields, rivers, waterfalls, and other things while walking through some traditional villages. You will walk at a low elevation on the first day so that you might feel warm.
After spending the first night in Tikhedhunga or Ulleri, you trek to Ghorepani and walk inside the forests after Banthanti. The Poon Hill Hike from Ghorepani early in the morning for the sunrise and mountain views will be one of the best experiences of the trip. You will trek to Tadapani and Ghandruk after the Poon Hill experience before you complete the Trek to Nayapul.
Ghorepani Poon Hill Trek Map
10 days The Ghorepani Poon Hill trek map shows your total stay in Nepal, from your arrival in Kathmandu International Airport to your return home with a short trek in the Annapurna region. Our airport representative will give you a warm welcome at the airport and take you to the hotel in Kathmandu on private transport.
You meet the tour manager at the hotel and talk about your whole trip, including the Poon Hill trek. The second day begins with a full-day cultural tour in Kathmandu, followed by a drive to the beautiful lake city of Pokhara on the third day. You stay four nights in the mountain according to our Poon Hill trekking map, get back to Pokhara, drive to Kathmandu, and fly back home.
Pokhara to Poon Hill
You reach Ghorepani from Pokhara on the second day by following our Trekking Map, but you can also reach there in one day with a direct drive to Banthanti and walking a few hours. You spend one night in Ghorepani before hiking to Poon Hill. Most trekkers hike in the morning to see an unblocked sunrise with magnificent mountain views of Dhaulagiri and the Annapurna Massif. Still, you can also visit Poon Hill in the evening for the sunset.
Poon Hill: A Family-Friendly Trek
Ghorepani Poon Hill is a Family-Friendly Trek, so you can take a Family with kids without hesitation. It is also a perfect destination for the elderly (60 and older). The trekking trail goes steep somewhere, but you can manage it easily by strolling and taking plenty of rest along the way. The Trek does not go to a very high elevation, so you do not need to worry about altitude sickness. The Trekking distance per day is also not too long on Poon Hill. You do not need to walk until the evening.
Expectation From Ghorepani Poon Hill
Poon Hill (3210m) is a vantage viewpoint from where you can see an unblocking sunrise and stunning panoramic views of Gurja Himal, Dhaulagiri I, II, and III, Tukuche Peak, Nilgiri, Braha Shikhar, Annapurna South, Himchuli, Fishtail, and other high snow-capped mountains. So, you can expect panoramic mountain views, green vegetation, blooming flowers, an unblocked sunrise, and other cultural attractions from this Trek.
It takes about an hour of slow hiking to reach this vantage viewpoint from Ghorepani, so you need to use a head torch when hiking from your guesthouse early in the morning. It will be a cold morning before sunrise, so wear warm equipment. A down jacket is mandatory at the end of October, November, December, January, and February, but it is not mandatory if you are at other times.
People sell hot drinks at Poon Hill, so if you feel freezing, you can buy hot beverages up there to keep you warm. There is also a Poon Hill view tower, but you can see mind-blowing views from the ground.
Ghorepani Poon Hill Can Also Be a Customized Trip
This Ghorepani Ghandruk Circuit is a 5-Day Trek, but we can customize the trip from 2 days to three days or four days according to your time limits and interests. You can also make a circuit in 4 days, but it might be a rush to go to Ghandruk one day after Poon Hill.
Many Annapurna base camp trekkers and Annapurna circuit trekkers pass the Ghorepani Poon hill route. You can meet many adventure trekkers on Poon Hill in the morning and share their experiences.
Ghorepani Poon Hill Can Be a Practice for Long Adventure Treks
Ghorepani Poon Hill can be the best Trek for altitude and Hiking Practice before you go for Long, high-elevated walks in Nepal. If you plan to Trek to Everest Base Camp or other high pass trails, take some training trips from Poon Hill Trekking. After completing this short and easy trek in the Annapurna Region, you can decide if you are ready for those longer Treks.
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