Ghorepani Poon hill Himalayas Trek

The alluring flight into Kathmandu valley with the beautiful views of the Himalayas and terraced valley drops you at Tribhuvan International Airport (TIA) where one of the Himalayan master’s representatives greets you and takes you to the hotel. Your arrival time in Kathmandu determines how much time you will get to explore Kathmandu.

If you arrive in the morning or in the early afternoon, you will have the opportunity to visit some popular sites, including Kathmandu Durbar Square or Swaymbhunath Temple—popularly known as the Monkey Temple. Besides, remember to have enough preparation for your trek, including gear check, meeting with the company personnel and guide. After all, take enough rest to gain fortitude for the upcoming adventure.

Kathmandu Highlights:

• The capital city of Nepal
• The Kathmandu valley includes three more cities ( Lalitpur, and Bhaktapur).
• Seven UNESCO World Heritage Sites include The Boudanath, the world’s biggest Buddhist stupa.

Options for Travel From Kathmandu To Pokhara

Option 1: Airway (25 minutes flight)

If you have limited time and get languor while having a long journey by bus, this option is amazing for you. Taking a short flight you can shorten your trip by one day.

Option 2: Roadway (5 to 6 hours drive)

If you have enough time and are fond of travelling on a luxurious tourist bus, capturing the greenery through the windowpane could be the best option for you. You get the opportunity to begin your trek in the fresh morning.

Meal : Breakfast Lunch Dinner

Accomodation : Tea house

Walking / Driving : 5 to 6 hours

If you start the trek right from Nayapul, a steep climb to Ulleri can be a bit challenging. Beyond that, the route to Poon Hill is quite easy and can be achieved by any new trekker. Having good physical fitness and practising regular exercise before the Poonhill trek is obviously helpful.

• Beginning point: Nayapool (1000 m)
• The final destination of the day will be Ulleri (2000 m).
• Time: 4-5 hrs.
• Total Ascent: 1092 m
• Total Descent: 125 m
• Overnight: Teahouse in Ulleri

Attractions of the Day :

• beautiful scenery.
• stunning mountain views.
• 3767 stony stairway steps.
• Delicious Lunch at Hille Village.

After having breakfast at around 7 a.m., you will be starting your trek at 8. This day is more special for you as most of the trail goes through the jungle and the beautiful waterfalls. It is also the short hike day that we recommend you do the relaxed trek, standing and staring at every wonderful station.

Furthermore, if you are lucky enough to catch your trip in the spring season, you will be amazed by the breathtaking views of blooming rhododendron along the trail.

You will be enjoying lunch at Nangethanti. However, some trekkers prefer to reach Ghorepani before taking lunch, wishing to spend the whole afternoon in the Ghorepani surroundings. There are two Ghorepani villages, the lower and the upper. Most check posts are in the lower Ghorepani. The two villages are just within 10 minutes’ walking distance.

• Beginning Point: Ulleri(2000 m)
• The final destination of the day: is Ghorepani (2870m).
• Distance: 8 km
• Total ascent: 837 m
• Total descent: 90 m
• Time: 4 hours
• Lunch: Nangethanti (2430 m)
• overnight: Fishtail Guest house (Ghorepani)

Meal : Breakfast, Lunch , Dinner

Accomodation : Guest House

Walking / Driving : 4 to 5 hours

You are going to the highest elevation of your Ghorepani Poon hill trek. The Poon hill (3210 m) is an amusing peak, especially popular for sunrise and sunset views and stunning Himalayan views. If the sky is clear, you can see thousands of twinkling stars, giving the impression of paradise. The trail is steep and uphill. It takes around 45 minutes to reach the top.

If you are trekking to Poon Hill Himalayas in the peak season, don’t worry about getting lost as the trail is filled with hundreds of trekkers. The peak is extremely cold, probably snowing. Wear enough clothes to keep you warm. Carrying water is a must; you get thirsty while climbing up. A headlamp is essential as it might be dark on the trail while climbing up to the peak.

A camera, gloves, beanie, hiking pole, and some money are enough things to carry. Do not carry unnecessary things, making the trek more exhausting. Safely lock your stuff in the teahouse room. You can buy the hot drink on the top for nearly three times the price of the one down in the village. You will spend around 1 hour and 30 minutes on the top.

The descent might be faster than the ascent, but the trail might be slippery because of the snow. The hiking poles are best to use if you have them. Some of the visitors also trek to Poon Hill elevation in the afternoon. If the weather is clear, the views in the afternoon are even more stunning. In fact, in the afternoon the trail is not so crowded and probably there is no need to ask for an entrance fee as well.

Detailed information about the Ghorepani Poon hill trek:

• Early in the morning, you will have to wake up early to catch the sunrise view from the Poon hill peak.
• The steep ascent and descent are probably slippery due to snowfall up to Poon hill.
• Beginning Point: Ghorepani
• Finish: Ghorepani
• Time: 1.45 hrs to 2 hrs.
• Type of trail: Steep uphill/steep downhill
• Distance: 3 km
• Poonhill Entry fee: NPR. 100/-
• Accent: 387m
• Descent: 387m

Things To Take To The Summit:

• Headlamp
• Water
•  Camera
•  Gloves
• Phone
• Money (entrance fee: NPR. 100 and for buying tea/coffee)
•  Hiking Poles (optional)

Same Day Trek to Tadapani

After returning from the Ghorenpani Poonhill short trek, enjoy your fantastic breakfast at the teahouse. And then the trek to Tadapani begins, in which you require to walk for nearly 4 hours. The trail goes through the patches of local villages, giving you the chance to stop for lunch, rest, or buy/refill your water bottle.

Most part of this Poon hill route is downhill probably slippery with snow (only in winter). There is one significant 200 m steep uphill just before Tadapani which is also the last ascend of the day. Most trekkers stay overnight at Tadapani. A lot of teahouses are there offering good accommodation.

• Beginning Point: Ghorepani
• Final Destination of the Day: Tadapani
• Distance: 10 km
• Time: 4;30 hrs.
• Accent: 683 m
• Descent: 1394 m

Meal : Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accomodation : Guest house

Walking / Driving : 5 to 6 hours

After taking the final Himalayan breakfast in Tadapani, the trek to Ghandruk starts through the forest of rhododendron, sal, and oak trees along the side of the Kim rung Khola (river). Moreover, the trail between Tadapani and Ghandruk is easier than that of Ghorepani to Tadapani as it passes through the beautiful forest only downhill and consists of about 6 kilometres.

The variety of unique birds, many species of flowers, and amazing views of Mount Annapurna South, Hiunchuli, and Fishtail make the trip really pleasant and beautiful. Also, there are many shops and teahouses along the way for snacks, resting, and buying water.

The trail continues to Bhaisi Kharka (buffalo pasture) and finally reaches Ghandruk, one of the biggest Gurung villages. The Ghorepani Poon hill trek is less crowded than others. We recommend you visit the Gurung cultural museum.

where you gain a lot of information about the lifestyle of Gurung people either before or after your lunch. After the Ghorepani Poon hill trek Himalayas, having some relaxation, we further start another short (30-minute) walk up to Kimche, where a jeep picks you up for Pokhara.

Meal : Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accomodation : Hotel

Walking / Driving : 2 hours hike and 3 hours Drive

We have already said, about the options you can choose to travel from Kathmandu to Pokhara or vice versa. If you plan to take a flight, you will have more time to explore Pokhara and Kathmandu. Just grab the opportunity of sightseeing from one of the coffee shops before you catch a flight.

And in Kathmandu, after you check in the hotel, you can enjoy the rest of the afternoon and evening exploring Kathmandu’s streets on foot, on a bicycle, or taking a taxi, probably buying souvenirs in Thamel. Furthermore, if you plan to take a bus, you will be travelling for 5 to 6 hours, probably reaching your Kathmandu hotel in the evening.

Walking / Driving : 6 hours drive