All About 3 Days Itinerary of Ghorepani Poon Hill Trek

Ghorepani Poon Hill Trek is the best opportunity for trekkers with a very tight schedule but having the Himalayan trek on their bucket list. It is the shortest trek, offering epic Himalayan views in the Annapurna region of Nepal. The Ghorepani Poon Hill Trek itinerary is especially popular for its fantastic sunrise over the Annapurna and Dhaulagiri mountains.

It is one of the Himalayan treks in lower elevations, giving a life-changing experience. However, ensure that you are physically and mentally fit as it is a faster trek, and you do not have enough time for acclimatization. You can begin the trip from Pokhara, take the morning flight from Kathmandu to Pokhara, and drive up to Nayapool, where your actual trek begins.

This Ghorepani Poon Hill Trek of 3 days is one of the best ways to trek for someone who has less time and wants to explore more. Then, you will begin your trek by driving to Naya Pul and Ulleri. The next two days, you will explore Poon Hill and Ghorepani and then return to Pokhara on the third day.

3 Days Poon Hill Trek Highlights

• Close panoramic Himalayas views from Poon Hill View Point.
• Get surrounded by the majestic Annapurna Range and Dhaulagiri.

3 Days Ghorepani Poon Hill Trek Itinerary

Day 1: Drive to Naya Pul from Pokhara and trek to Ulleri

There are two options to begin the trip. If you are already in Pokhara, driving to Naya Pul after breakfast at the hotel is easy. But if you have an extremely short time, take the early morning flight from Kathmandu to Pokhara and drive straight to Naya Pul.

It’s a 1.5 to 2-hour drive on a passable country road with stunning views of Annapurna, Hiunchuli, and Machhapuchhre (Fishtail) mountains from some of the places on the way.

Depending on the season and the availability of the vehicles, you can take a bus, car, taxi, van, or jeep. Naya Pul is a big town with banks and enough shops to buy snacks, water, and tissue paper you might need on the trail. This is the point where your actual trek begins.

It is an approximately 5-hour trek for Day 1. I am sure you are so excited now! After a short trek from Naya Pul, you will reach the beautiful village of Birethanthi, where the tourists’ permits are checked at the tourist check post. Be careful! You won’t get entry unless you have permits. After you have entered your permits at Birethanthi, you begin your trek to Ulleri.

The panoramic views of numerous peaks, snow-capped mountains, suspension bridges, highly photogenic waterfalls, and the traditional houses of the locals give you extreme pleasure until you reach Tikhedhunga, your Lunch Station. The trail from Tikhedhunga to Ulleri is comparatively challenging because, for the most part, it is uphill.

Enjoy Nepali, Indian, Chinese, or Western food at Thikhedhunga and relax for a few minutes before you resume your trek to Ulleri, the final destination. It’s nearly a two-hour trek from Tikhedhunga to Ulleri.

Day 2: Trek to Ghorepani from Ulleri

Taking breakfast in the teahouse, the second day’s hike for Ghorepani begins with enjoying the fantastic views of Annapurna South and Hiunchuli if the weather is in your favour. Do not forget to observe the beautiful Ulleri village at the top of the hill. Traditionally, it was the Magar settlements, but recently, it is the common land for many others.

The church in the village shows it is also a Christian settlement. The 45-minute hike uphill makes you reach Banthanti village. It takes 1 hour and 40 minutes to reach the next town, Nangethati. Almost between these two villages is occupied by a rhododendron forest.

If you are lucky enough to manage your trek from March to April, you will be overjoyed with the blooming of rhododendrons. You can see just four houses and three restaurants in Nangethati. It is the lunch station for most of the trekkers on this trail. It takes 1 hour and 30 minutes to reach Ghorepani from there.

The trail between Nangethati and Ghorepani is almost equal up and downhill. Lots of waterfalls on the trail add extra charm to your trip. The village you reach first is Lower Ghorepani, where you can see a large entrance gate and a police checkpost.

Get your permits checked at the post and head towards Upper Ghorepani, which is nearly 10 minutes distance. Ghorepani is one of the most beautiful villages on the Himalayan treks.

Day 3: Trek to Naya Pul and drive Back to Pokhara

1-hour hike and return to Ghorepani. This is the special day of your trek. You need to get up early in the morning and get prepared for a 45-minute hike through the stone stairway up to Poon Hill at an altitude of 3210 m (10531 ft). It is the best viewpoint in the Himalayas.

It is also one of the most popular destinations for trekkers in the Annapurna region of Nepal due to the breathtaking sunrise views on the Annapurna and Dhaulagiri ranges.

The mountains like Annapurna South, Annapurna I, Dhaulagiri, Nilgiri, Machhapuchhre, Dhampus, etc. can be beautifully viewed from Poon Hill. The two of them (Dhaulagiri and Annapurna First) are above 8000 meters of mountains. You are highly recommended not to carry unnecessary stuff on this hike.

It is steeply uphill, and you might be troubled. Thus, leave all your stuff in the guest house and get them when you will be back from Poon Hill. But remember to carry the water, headlamps, camera, and Rs. 100 as the entrance fee to Poon Hill. However, you are strictly prohibited from carrying a thermos with hot drinks.

You can buy them in the top 2 to 3 times more expensive than in Ghorepani. After experiencing the heavenly pleasure of the panoramic views from Poon Hill, you will be trekking down to Ghorepani and take breakfast. Then, start trekking to Naya Pul. There are a lot of teahouses on the way.

Could you choose one of them to have lunch? If you feel exhausted, you can catch a jeep, van, or bus to Naya Pul or continue the trek to Naya Pul. A short drive takes you to Pokhara from Naya Pul.

Why 3 Days Ghorepani Poon Hill Trek?

Ghorepani Poon Hill Trek itinerary of  3 days is only the option to have epic views of the great mountains, including Dhaulagiri, Nilgiri, Machhapuchhre, Annapurna II, and many others, just three days trip. It is an excellent opportunity for those eager to see the popular Himalayas and experience the mountain culture at an affordable price.