Ghorepani- Poon Hill Trekking  |  5 Days

Ghorepani Poonhill trekking is a short and lively walk on foothills in the Annapurna region. It is popular trekking in Nepal, suitable for every type of trekkers, who love to explore the Himalayan panoramas, green hills, ethnic settlements, and their culture. Heading through the lush forests of rhododendron and oak, the trip leads to the beautiful settlement of Gurung and Magars, which offers the Annapurna Himalayan panoramas, waterfalls, terraced rice fields and incredible hospitality of the local people.

Poon Hill and Ghandruk are the significant places in the Ghorepani, Poon Hill, and Ghandruk trekking packages. Poon Hill is located at 3210m above sea level. It is a superb viewpoint of Dhaulagiri (8,167m), Annapurna (8,091m) Fishtail (6,997m) Annapurna South, Himchuli and other neighboring peaks. It is an awesome view of sunrise over the Himalayan range.

The green hills, gorges, and lush forests are seen from this viewpoint. Gradually, when the trip leads to the Ghangruk village, trekkers feel its a part of heaven. It is the habitation of Gurung, generally known as Gurkhas. Gurkhas have a glorious history they created in the Second World War. It is surrounded by terraced farmlands. The ethnic groups have a distinct language, costumes, rituals, and lifestyles. Their folk traditions are popular even at the national level. The mountain views are again breathtaking from this village. Several streams on the trekking trail entice the trekkers frequently in Annapurna trekking holidays.

Ghorepani Poon Hill trekking begins from Nayapul after a one and a half-hour drive from nature covered city Pokhara. Heading by the Bhurungdi Khola, it passes through the terraced rice fields, steep climb up at Ulleri, panoramic journey through the rhododendron forest, sunrise view from Poon Hill, ethnic culture at Ghandruk and finally returns to Pokhara. The trail is also rich in fauna in the Annapurna Conservation area. Please, contact us for Ghorepani Poon Hill trek information.

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Trip Highlights of Ghorepani- Poon Hill Trekking

  • Ghorepani Poon Hill trek is a popular trekking in the Annapurna region.
  • It is breathtaking sunrise view from Poon Hill.
  • It is stunning views of Annapurna Himalayan range.
  • Explore the culture and lifestyle of ethnic groups in Ghandruk.
  • Pokhara itself is a city of Lakes and a place for adventure fun.

Outline Itinerary:

  • 1Day 1: Drive to Nayapul, trek to Tikhedunga (1570 m)Today, we drive to Nayapul after breakfast for 1.5 hours. Getting off from the private vehicle, we start our trekking alongside Modi Khola. We check- in at the TIMS and ACAP counter. Then we walk on the rugged landscape all the way to Tikhedhunga for 3 hours. O/N at Lodge. (B, L, D, A)
  • 2Day 2: Trek to Ghorepani (2840 m).Today, we have almost 5-hours trek alongside Ulleri, a large Magar village crossing lush forests of oak and rhododendrons via Nangethanti, we finally reach Ghorepani. O/N at Lodge. (B, L, D, A)
  • 3Day 3: Ghorepani -Poon Hill sunrise (3210m) -Tadapani (2610 m).We get up early in the morning today. Then we hike up to the Poon Hill. It is the best viewpoint of Annapurna and Dhaulagiri Himalayan range, including sunrise views with the backdrop of white-snow, capped mountain and then retrace down to Ghorepani. After having breakfast at the hotel, we climb up through the pine and rhododendron forests to Deurali (2960m) and reach at Tadapani in 5-6 hours walk. O/N at Lodge. (B, L, D, A)
  • 4Day 4: Trek to Ghandruk (1940m).After breakfast, we descend down through the forest and ultimately reach Ghandruk in 3-4 hours. It is a beautiful village populated by Gurung and Magar indigenous community. Local people have a culture to join in the Gurkha soldier. We have an opportunity to explore their ethnic rituals, culture, and lifestyle. Their cultural performances are really something to see and enjoy in the evening. O/N at Lodge. (B, L, D, A)
  • 5Day 5: Trek to Nayapul and drive to Pokhara.In the morning, we can view the panorama of Mt. Fishtail and Annapurna south. After having breakfast, we descend to the Nayapul via Syauli Bazaar for 3-4 hours. Then we drive to Pokhara in the private vehicle. O/N at Hotel. (B, L, A)

Cost Includes

Transport

  • Round Trip Pokhara –Nayapul –Pokhara private Vehicles.
  • Drop and Pick up to Nepali restaurant.

 Accommodation

  • Ghorepani Poonhill Trekking (4Ns): Best Available Lodge Accommodation during treks on twin sharing basis room.

Meals

  • There are multiple selections in meals item in Annapurna region trekking. But, it can be basic and may not have choices in the menu some of the rest places.
  • Breakfast: includes a full trip.
  • Lunch: During the trekking (5 Lunches)
  • Dinner: During the trekking (4 Dinners)

Guide and Potter

  • Trekking Guide leader in mountains.
  • 1 Sherpa potter for 2 trekkers in mountain.

Trekking Package

  • Best Lodge Accommodations Mountain, all meals during trekking, all necessary staff with the experienced leader (guide) and Sherpa porters to carry luggage (2 trekkers: 1 porter) including their salary, insurance, equipment, flight, food, and lodging.

Taxes and Entrance Fees

  • All the applicable services charges, government taxes, all necessary paperwork and permits (Annapurna Conservation area permit, TIMS Card).

Others

  • Good Vibe Adventure’s t-shirt, Down Jacket, sleeping bag and trekking map (down jacket and sleeping bag are to be returned after trip completion).
  • Arrangement of Emergency Helicopter service which will be paid by your Travel insurance company.
  • Exclusive Medical Kit Bag.
  • Good Vibe Adventure offers you Farewell, Dinner on last night.

Cost Excludes

  • International airfare.
  • Nepal Visa fee (bring accurate USD cash and two passport photographs).
  • Travel and rescue insurance (necessary).
  • Entry fees for city sightseeing.
  • kathmandu and Pokhara Accommodation 
  • Lunch and Dinner while you are in Kathmandu & Pokhara city.
  • Personal expenses (phone calls, internet, laundry, bar bills, bottle or boiled water & Hot Drinks Tea and Coffee, Hot Shower, Batteries charge, Heater during the Trek and Sweet things like desert).
  • Extra night accommodation and meals if early departure from the mountain.
  • Tips for the guide, porter. (Tipping is voluntary).
  • Any others expenses which are not mentioned in including section.
     
Rated 5/5 based on 14 reviews
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    China

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    今年拔草尼泊尔,找好朋友介绍了以前提供过服务的Kisan,这次给我们规划了一个非常好的行程(加德满都加+博卡拉4天布恩山徒步+博卡拉滑翔伞),而且价格非常合理,包括了全部的住宿和餐,非常赞!派给我们的向导Ram也是个小帅哥! 还有最重要,Kisan中文非常好,可以完全无障碍交流,可以先加微信交流。 总体来说,非常推荐!

  • Nice arrangement for PoonHill trekking
    Korea

    Nice arrangement for PoonHill trekking

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    I met Kisan at airport and he arranged Poonhill trekking. I met a wonderful young porter, Saroj. He is just 23 year old however he is smart & sweet and speaking English well. During my journey, he was not a porter but a guide. He talked about mountains, cultures as well as he arranged every thing and took care of me very well. Good Vibe Advendure team is pretty young and they know what tourists want. I see a bright future of Nepal and Nepal people. If I go back to Nepal, I will contact Kisan and get his advice

  • “An amazing trip to Poon Hill”
    Viet Nam

    “An amazing trip to Poon Hill”

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    We are a couple and didn't have many days off for trekking in Nepal. After seeing a good review for GoodVibe, I contacted with Kisan for arranging a short trek to Poon Hill. He was very friendly and helpful, he arranged the flight tickets Pokhara - Kath for us just 2 days before the trips in the high trekking season in Nepal. And we met our guide Ram, who was also friendly and helpfully, he gave us a good advice to trek back the same way when our speed was slow and in other to catch up the flight back Kath on time. He also helped the teahouse cook to make mo-mo and Korean noodle for us. We're very appreciated.  Because of good service and good price of Good Vibe, we'll meet again if we're back Nepal for another trekking trips.

  • “Poon Hill Adventure”
    United Kingdom

    “Poon Hill Adventure”

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    What a brilliant trip! Kishan organised everything (1 day rafting and 4 days trekking) seamlessly and everyone I met along the way were very professional, friendly and fun. Janak gave me lots of information about the Annapurna region and paced the trek really well. I couldn't recommend this company more! Thanks a lot guys :)

  • Best memorable PoonHill trek with GoodVibe Adventure
    Viet Nam

    Best memorable PoonHill trek with GoodVibe Adventure

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    Good Vibe Adventure like the name offered us great trekking vibe which made us think about coming back Nepal for the Upper Mustang trip on the nearly last day of the trek:) After researching and contacting with other agency we decided to go with GoodVibe Adventure as they were very responsive since the first day we made inquiry and pricing was very reasonable for us. They event applied TIM cards for us before we arrived to pay them. We took 5 days PoonHill trek and had Ramkrishna as the guide and Chandra as porter to support. They were friendly helpful along the trip, ensured we had room with great view and well-served meals . We were first time trekkers in this kind of 5’days trek and i’m not the gym person so Ram was patiently waiting for me to catch up and ensure we were able to cope wit the trek. Along the way we accumulated knowledge about Nepal culture and lifestyle with him too. That last five days trip we didn’t need to worry anything from transportation , accommodation to meals. Kisan picked us right at the airport at the late night to our hotel, we took private car to Pokhara starting the trek from Nayapul. On the way back to Kathmandu they arranged us very comfortable tourist bus with free breaki and lunch.Also upon departing in the tourist bus,my friend realized that she left her favorite tumble in our private car we hired in pokkara and Ramkrisna has gone beyond his call of duty to search and returned it to my friend.therefore we would like to highlight and thank Ram for it. They also arranged the car to pick us at the bus station and drove up to Nagarkot and city tours after that. We would highly recommended this agency for their dedication service, friendliness and great support for tourist .  We think that we are very lucky to have such fantastic memory on our 1st trip to Nepal,mostly with the thoughtful and dedicated service of Kisan,Ram andChandra.So thank you and hope to see you again soon,for upper Mustang! -from Anh and Thanh

  • “Thanks a lot for making such an awesome 1st trip to Nepal possible for us”
    Viet Nam

    “Thanks a lot for making such an awesome 1st trip to Nepal possible for us”

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    Tbh i didnt have much expectation for Nepal but rather to be tagged along w my friends on this trip. Then, i must say i am really glad to make it here.not only My 1st trekking trip abroad for 4 days(the longest ever made),but the reward is priceless.not just for the view but the feeling of overcoming fears and doubts . All of this can not be made possible without the arrangement and help from good vibe adventure.not only the price is very reasonable (we did our research quite well and can confidently say so) but the service provides is way beyond the call of duty.thanks a lot to Kisan,Ram and Chandra. I hope to return here again soon to conquer the next mile stone in my trekking check list haaha;)  

  • Himalaya Trekking
    United Kingdom

    Himalaya Trekking

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  • Poon Hill
    Singapore

    Poon Hill

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    My friends and I booked a 5-day Poon Hill trek from Kisan at Good Vibe. Communication was prompt and Kisan helped to arrange a guide, porter, domestic flights, accommodation and meals for our trek. Even a city day tour of Kathmandu when we had a free day. When our domestic flight from Pokhara to Kathmandu was cancelled, Kisan quickly arranged for a car to bring us to Kathmandu airport, and even followed us to the airport to ensure that we caught our connecting flight back to Singapore. Top notch hospitality.

  • Good Vibe made my trip unforgettable
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    Good Vibe made my trip unforgettable

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    When I decided to finally visit Nepal, I researched some agencies over the internet and I found several agencies. I emailed 3 of them, and Good Vibe Adventure was one of them. The reply that I received got my attention, since the owner (Keshab) took the time to write me a detailed itinerary with all the attractions required with the best cost I found among the 2 others agencies. He even gave me sincere advises about places.This is when I decided to book with them and I was not disappointed. The services that were promised were delivered and even more it was one of the best services I have got in my travels. The staff and the guides are so friendly and have the required experience and the know-how. It was my first trip to Nepal and I was spoiled. The driver Indra was one of the nicest and most polite person I have ever met, The guide in Kathmandu Ary can tell you each and every single thing you need to know about any temple, stupa or any building, this guy has a lot of info,speaks 4 languages and extremely funny. The Trekking guide Sudeep is the real deal in the mountains, he is calm, polite and can be really funny. I have met Keshab's brother as well and he is a nice guy as well. I was even invited to their house. Good Vibe made my trip an unforgettable experience and provided us with extremely good services better than I even expected, very good hotels, lodges and staff. These guys are professional,they didn't make us need anything, everything was ready, planned and perfect. I even enjoyed the road trips from Kathmandu to Pokhara with them. I am going back hopefully in December and I will definitely use their services. Thank you Keshab, Thank you Good Vibe

  • Thanks Good Vibe Adventure to make our 1st trekking unforgettable.
    Thailand

    Thanks Good Vibe Adventure to make our 1st trekking unforgettable.

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    This is the first time trekking for me and my husband. (We trekked Ghorepani-Ghandruk route) It was quite new for us to travel like this. Before traveling we had a few information about trekking in Nepal and chose Good Vibe from our friend recommended. It’s very right! to choose them. They took care us very well through the trip. Our porter is professional. He know well about the route and can provide nice hotels for us. Especially the owner (Kisan and Keshab) they’re so friendly and no hard sell. Over all it’s so amazing trip. Now we hope Nepal will become all right soon. We intent to trek at ABC route for the next time.

  • Incredible Nepal! Trekking & Chitwan Nationalpark
    Germany

    Incredible Nepal! Trekking & Chitwan Nationalpark

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    Friends of ours recommended Good Vibe so we planned and booked a great part of our Nepal trip with them. We had a good communication via email before we came to Nepal and discussed and "fine-tuned" the itinerary in advance so we could start right on our 2nd day in Nepal.  We had 9 days with the Good Vibe Team including Rafting on the Trisuli River (great fun, great guide, felt safer than going on by tourist bus), safaris in Chitwan (also great guides, saw a lot of incredible anbimals) and the Poon Hill Trek. Special thanks to our guide Sundip, you're the best! He took care of everything, explained a lot, answered all our questions and saved our day by lending Tim his hiking pole and carrying our huge backpack on the last day.  What might also be of interest for other travellers: it might seem a little slow & chaotic when you plan & confirm the trip with them in their office (lots of paper work, lot of double-checking, lot of phone calls) but everything was well organised and we were always picked up, got all our connections and ended up in the right places. And it's no problem to change the itinerary or bring in your own ideas. If you don't like s.th. you can tell them and they will find a solution. The price was also reasonable and they told us before the trip whom we don't have to tip because they are fully payed by the company and whom we should tip if we were happy with their services (these goes for the part-time /free-lance-guides).  They only thing we could complain about is the weather on the first day of trekking, the rain was really not necessary! ;-)  Thank you Keshab and Sundip for this great adventure in your beautiful country!

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    Awesome Nepal

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    I had many adventures in Nepal but the best ones were thanks to Good Vibe Adventure!  I was lucky to find this travel agency because they are really professionals and good people.  I went first to Chitwan National Park, the hotel I stayed was really confortable and the staff really nice, I saw crocodriles, rhinos , deers and monitor lizards was not able to spot tigers just a fresh footprint!  Then after going to this trip i decide to went to trekking to Poon hill to se Anapurnas. It was awesome! I allways remember this, the landscapes were impresive as well as the food!  In my last night Keshab the owner of good vibe took me to a nice dinner at a local restaurant, I feel at home fare away home in Nepal.  Thanks Keshab for my once on a life travel!  Alex from Mexico

  • “Amazing trip! Won't forget for my whole life!”
    China

    “Amazing trip! Won't forget for my whole life!”

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    This is my first time being aboard and it is really an amazing trip!! I'll never forget this experience and I have found the thing that I have always try to get in Nepal! This company is very good! They arranged everything to us with a good price. Also we have changed our hotel after they have booked, People in this company is very nice and carefully helped us change it. My sister and I are trekking the Poonhill. The view is sooooooo beautiful and this is my first time that walking through the real forest. Also our guide Sudip is very nice. He is the one that who not only take good care to me also talk to me to let my not be too nervous and make me believe that all people in Nepal is kind and full with passion. He gives me the courage to start talking with local people. Also the sunrise is beautiful. Thank to everyting.

  • very helpfuyl and knowledgeable.
    United States

    very helpfuyl and knowledgeable.

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    Good vibe helped me Immensely planning my trek and making arrangements. I would recommend this company to anyone planning a trip to Nepal. I can't say enough good things about therm.

Trip Note

The given itineraries are temporary. We are ready to operate according to your interested itineraries also. Please, let us know about your desired route plan too.

Arrival in Nepal

After your arrival itinerary in Nepal, Good Vibe Adventure welcomes you at the entry point or at the airport and takes you to the hotel. We also explain to you in short about the programs.

Transportation

Private Tourist vehicle to airport drops and pick up/ round flight trip KTM - Pokhara - KTM.

Food/ Water and Accommodation on Ghorepani Poonhill Trekking

We provide Standard breakfast in Kathmandu. During the trekking, we provide breakfast and dinner at the lodge and lunch on the trekking trail. We recommend you to bring water purification pills, but you have options of buying bottled water or boiled water as well.

We offer 2-3 star Hotel Accommodation in Kathmandu but it can be customized according to your request. And best available lodge in the trekking. Lodges with basic facilities are available in Ghorepani Poonhill Trekking

Luggage on Ghorepani Poonhill Trekking

During the trekking, your bag pack will be carried by the porter and you can use your belongings at your desired time. You can just carry a day pack with a water bottle, camera, sun-screen, spare jacket, etc. Except for the necessary things, you can deposit your belongings to the hotels' locker.

Communication, Electricity and Battery Charge on Ghorepani Poonhill Trekking

Despite some areas, there is network coverage of mobile phones in almost the places. The landline phones are also available for communication. Electricity or solar powers are available for the mobile charge. It is better to have a spare battery.

Health Issues

It is better to consult with your doctor before going to the Ghorepani Poonhill Trekking. Acute Mountain Sickness (AMS)/ High Altitude Sickness can occur during the trekking so proper acclimatization is needed. Please, take your required medicine with you.

Insurance/Rescue

Insurance helps you to get a quick rescue and medical expenses. It is an expensive operation from the higher altitude in the helicopter. It cuts your economic burden if some accidents happen. Insurance should be done by you.

Best Trekking season for the Ghorepani Poonhill Trekking

 

Autumn and spring are the best seasons for Ghorepani Poonhill Trekking. Days are warm and nights are chilling. Mornings are usually clear and fine weather. It can be cloudy around the afternoon and evening.

Booking and Payment procedure

20% payment should be paid in advance while you book the trip. It should include Passport copy and flight detail. The rest of the 80% payment is payable at your arrival in Nepal. You can pay by your credit card and deposit into the bank account of Good Vibe Adventure from your country and can pay cash after your arrival.

Trip Extension

In addition to Ghorepani Poonhill Trek, we can also extend the trip to jungle safari, Lumbini Tour, Nepal Tour, Rafting along with tour activities in Tibet and Bhutan. Please, let us know earlier if you want to extend your trip either inside Nepal or outside of it according to your time management.

  • Trip Duration 5 Days
  • Destination Nepal
  • Trip Difficulty Easy
  • Trip Style Tour and Trekking
  • Accomodation Lodge Trek
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