Ghodepani Poon Hill Trek

Trip Details

Start/End: Kathmandu to Kathmandu

Duration: 10 days

Difficulty: Easy to Medium

Maximum Elevation: 3,210 m (Poon Hill)

Best Time: October-December & March-April

Accommodation: Lodges/Tea houses

Ghodepani Poon & Hill Trek is one of the most popular short family Trekking destinations around the Annapurna Himalayan Range conducted by the Annapurna Conservation Area Project (ACAP). It is also a big trail in Annapurna Area regarding its scenery, cultures, and geographical diversity. An excellent spectacular view of mountains, an unobstructed view of sunset and sunrise, and several other sorts of orchids and rhododendrons flowers during the trekking days. Nepal’s ethnicities like Magar and Gurung are inhabitants of this region with their religion, cultures, and festivals. The Trekkers can see high mountains like Annapurna I (8,091 m), Dhaulagiri I (8,167 m), Machhapuchre (6,997 m), Annapurna South (7,219 m), Nilgiri (6,820 m), and Tukuche Peak (6,920 m) and lots of others.

Trip Itinerary

Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu, pick up at the airport and transfer to hotel

Day 02: Fly Kathmandu to Pokhara

Day 03: Drive Pokhara to Nayapul and trek to Trikhedunga (1,750 m / 5,741 ft)

Day 04: Trek Trikhedunga to Ghodepani (2,850 m / 9,350 ft)

Day 05: Ascend to Poonhill (3,193 m / 10,475 ft) in the morning and trek to Tadapani (2,590 m / 8,497 ft)

Day 06: Trek Tadapani to Ghandruk (1,950 m / 6,397 ft)

Day 07: Trek Ghandruk to Nayapul and drive back to Pokhara

Day 08: Drive back to Kathmandu

Day 09: City Sightseeing in Kathmandu

Day 10: Final departure, drop at the international airport.

Trip Info

Ghorepani Poonhill Trek Highlights

Magnificent views of alpine lakes, fields, and mountains of the Annapurna region
Stunning views of Annapurna, Dhaulagiri, Mardi, Machhapuchhre, Hiunchuli, and Nilgiri
Trek through scattered Gurung settlements and lush forests
Amazing sunrise and sunset views from Poonhill
Ascend the beautiful stone stairs of Ulleri village