Ghorepani Poon Hill Trek 5 Days
Ghorepani Poon Hill Trek 5 Days
Annapurna Ghorepani Poon Hill Trek is a low altitude trekking in Nepal. Widely popular as Annapurna Sunrise Trek, it starts and ends in amazing Pokhara city.
Among the trekkers, Ghorepani Poon Hill Trekking is also famous as Annapurna Panorama Trek or as Ghorepani Poon Hill Ghandruk Trek.
An easy trekking, Ghorepani Poon Hill Trekking can be done as 5 days or 4 days trekking. Trek Nepal Himalayas is offering both Ghorepani Poon Hill Trek 5 days and Ghorepani Poon Hill Trek 4 days.
This package is of 5 days Ghorepani Poon Hill Trekking which takes 5 days to complete the Poon Hill Trek from Pokhara. The maximum elevation trekkers get during the trek is 3,210m. at Poon Hill.
Basically, Poon Hill Trekking can be done in two main seasons, Spring(March-May) and Autumn (September-November). But trekking Poon Hill in winter (December-February) is also popular.
Trekking Ghorepani Poon Hill in Monsoon (June-August) is not recommended as the heavy rainfall causes the problems for the trekkers.
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We did Poon Hill trekking for 5 days. Trek Nepal Himalayas has provided a great service and a experienced tour guide.
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We did the Poon Hill trek with Nawin and was wonderful! Nawin is a younger guide but with a lot of experience! He did many times this trek and also Annapurna Base Camp. We recommend this agency! Also his owner Badri it's a friendly man!
I did a trek from Nayapul to Poonhill and back to Nayapul. It was great. Nawim was my guide. He is sociable, well-organised and helpfull.
We had a good laugh (sometimes about mathematics). We climbed up to Poonhill. The sky was clear so we had a very good view of the white mountain tops (we were just lucky, this was not Nawin’s doing). The jumping photo shows our fun.
Well organized by the Trek Nepal Himalayas company. The guide assigned to us was very knowledgeable on the ins and out of Nepal and was very articulate. We did the trek during monsoon so weather was predictably wet and cloudy. Will visit Nepal again in peak season.
Day 01: Drive/Fly to Pokhara (6-7 hours drive or 30 minutes flight)
By Tourist Bus: – As your bus leaves early morning at 7 a.m., take an early breakfast and catch your bus from Tourist Bus Station. The journey to Pokhara is always wonderful as you will pass several small and big settlements via raging Trishuli River. On the way, the bus will stop for the lunch.
By Private Vehicle: – You can also drive to Pokhara with a private vehicle. Trek Nepal Himalayas arranges the private vehicle transportation to Pokhara on our client’s request. You are requested to add the request for the private vehicle while making the booking.
By Flight: Those who do not want to travel overland, or want to skip the long journey on the bumpy road can choose this option. The Flight will take around 30 minutes to get to Pokhara.
In Pokhara, you can finally check the gears and can hire or buy them if you have forgotten anything. In the evening walk around the wonderful Phewa Lake yourself. Overnight at hotel.
Availability:- Electricity, Mobile Network, Wifi, Hot Shower, Mineral water
Highlights of Pokhara
- Beautiful Phewa lake and world peace stupa.
- Enchanting mountains views including Fishtail, Dhaulagiri and Annapurna
- Breathtaking sunrise view from Sarangkot.
- An incredible waterfall David’s Falls that drops into a very deep gorge
- An oldest religious shrine in Pokhara, Bindabasini Temple, built in the 16th century.
Day 02: Drive to Nayapul (1.5 hours drive) and trek to Ulleri (1960m./4-5 hours trek/ 8 km approx.)(Lunch/Dinner)
Take an early breakfast and get ready for the trekking. Today you will first take a short drive to Nayapul from Pokhara. From Nayapul, you will be starting your trekking. The trail from Nayapul is an easy trail where you walk through the stone paved steps passing several small villages. Just below Ulleri, you will be treated with the first glimpse of Annapurna South. Overnight in Ulleri at a teahouse.
Availability:- Electricity, Mobile Network, Wifi, Hot Shower, Mineral water
Highlights of Ulleri
- Waterfall, Rice Terrace
- Dense Rhododendron forest
- Best glimpses of Himalayas (Annapurna South & Himchuli)
Day 03: Trek to Ghorepani (2860m./6-7 hours/12km. approx.. )(Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner)
A tough yet wonderful trekking day. Today you will be trekking through the dense rhododendron forest. The hiking will be more special if it is in the spring as the Rhododendron blooms around with seven colors. Upon you reach Ghorepani, you will forget all the pains you had during the walking as the mountain views are just perfect and refreshing. Enjoy a hot cup of tea with awe-inspiring views of the mountains. Overnight at a teahouse.
Availability:- Electricity, Mobile Network, Wifi, Hot Shower, Mineral water
Highlights of Poon Hill
- Mind-blowing Sunrise & Sunset view
- Mighty himalayan range such as Annapurna South, Bahari Shikhar, Himchuli, Nilgiri, Dhaulagiri ranges, Tukuche peak, Annapurna I, II, III, IV, Lamjung Himal, Mt. Manaslu ranges, Machhapuchhre (Fishtail) and others mountains.
Day 04: Hike to Poon Hill (3,210m./1 hour trek/2.5km approx.), trek to Tadapani (2,600m./4-5 hours trek/8km. approx.)(B/L/D)
The best day of the trekking. Wake up early morning, take your torch light and start the hiking up to Poon Hill. It takes one hour to get up to Poon Hill from Ghorepani. At Poon Hill, you can collect the superb sunrise view in Dhaulagiri and Annapurna Himalayan ranges.
After collecting the amazing views, trek back to Ghorepani for the breakfast, then after start your trek to Tadapani. On the way to Tadapani, the wonderful views of the mountains accompany you. Overnight at Tadapani.
Availability:- Electricity, Mobile Network, Wifi, Hot Shower, Mineral water
Highlights of Tadapani
- we can see awesome sunset view
- thick Rhododendron forest
Day 05: Trek to Ghandruk (1940m./3-4 hours trek/7 km approx.)(Bed/Lunch/Dinner)
An easy trekking day. The trail of the day is mostly easy and downhill. In Ghandruk is a wonderful Gurung ethnic village. Ghandruk also offers the wonderful views of the mountains. You can also visit a museum there and can try some local costumes. Overnight at Ghandruk.
Availability:- Electricity, Mobile Network, Wifi, Hot Shower, Mineral water
Highlights of Ghandruk
- Traditional Gurung village
- Gurung Culture Museum
- Mesmerizing view of snowy Himalayas such as Annapurna South (7219 M), himchuli, Machhapurchhe (Fish tail ) etc.
Day 06: Trek back to Nayapul (950m./4-5 hours trek/ 7 km approx.) and drive back to Pokhara(820m./1.h hours)(Breakfast include)
From Ghandruk, you will trek back to Nayapul again. From Nayapul, you will drive back to Pokhara with a private vehicle. In Pokhara, you can take good rest. Overnight at hotel.
Availability:- Electricity, Mobile Network, Wifi, Hot Shower, Mineral water
Day 07: Drive/Fly to Kathmandu (6-7 hours drive or 30 minutes flight)
By Tourist Bus: – As your bus leaves early morning at 8 a.m., take an early breakfast and catch your bus from Tourist Bus Station and drive back to Kathmandu. On the way, the bus will stop for the lunch.
By Private Vehicle: – You can also drive back with a private vehicle. Trek Nepal Himalayas arranges the private vehicle transportation to Kathmandu on our client’s request. You are requested to add the request for the private vehicle while making the booking.
By Flight: Those who do not want to travel overland, or want to skip the long journey on the bumpy road can choose this option. The Flight will take around 30 minutes to get to Kathmandu.
In Kathmandu, you can do some last shopping in Thamel. Overnight at hotel.
Availability:- Electricity, Mobile Network, Wifi, Hot Shower, Mineral water
Includes
- Pokhara transportation by tourist bus
- Standard hotel in Pokhara with breakfast
- Private transportation to and from Nayapul
- All the needed documents/permits for the trekking
- Experienced English speaking trekking guide and his all expenses including insurance
- Porters for carrying bags (1 porter for 2 trekkers and carries 15kg-20kg) and their all expenses including insurance
- Three meals (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner) during the trekking
- Teahouse accommodation during the trek
- Sleeping bags and down jackets (Need to return after the trekking)
- Nepali Sim Cards
- First Aid Kit
Excludes
- Nepalese visa fee
- International airfare to and from Kathmandu
- Travel insurance
- Excess baggage charges
- Lunch and dinner in Pokhara
- Extra night accommodation in Kathmandu and Pokhara in case of early arrival, late departure, and early return from the trekking
- Personal expenses (phone calls, laundry, bar bills, battery recharge, extra porters, bottle or boiled water, shower, etc.)
- Tips for guide(s), porter(s) and driver(s)
- Anything does not mention in include list
- 1 pair strong hiking boots
- 1 medium rucksack/backpack
- 1 small day pack
- 1 sleeping bag (according to seasons)
- 1 down jacket/all weather Anorak
- 1 fleece/warm sweater
- 1 water and windproof jacket
- 2 pair lightweight trousers
- 1 pair shorts
- 2 long sleeves cotton or polypro
- 2 T-shirts
- 1 medium sized towel
- 1 water bottle-1 or 2 litre
- 1 torch/flashlight and spare batteries
- 3 pairs heavy wool socks
- Underwear (including thermals)
- Cotton headscarf/bandana
- Warm hat/gloves (waterproof)
- Sunglasses and Sunhat
- Money Belt
- Water purification tablets/solution
- Sun block Cream(30-50)
- Washing kit: include
- Personal toiletries
- Moleskin for blister
- Toilet paper
- Bio degradable soap/shampoo
- Any personal medication
- 3/4 plastic bags (for wrapping clothes)
Best Seasons
Spring (March-May)
Spring is one of the best seasons for trekking Ghorepani Poon Hill. As you trek through the rhododendron forest you can see the rhododendron blooming around.
Autumn (September-November)
Autumn is another best season for trekking Ghorepani Poon Hill. This time around, the views gets clear and amazing.
Winter (December-February)
Trekking Ghorepani Poon Hill in winter is also possible. But the atmosphere will be cold and it mighty be foggy too.
Monsoon(June-August)
Trekking Ghorepani Poon Hill in Monsoon is not recommended because the heavy rainfall happens.
Permits
TIMS Card: US$ 10
National Park entry fee: US$ 33
Tourist Visa Information
| Visa Facility | Duration | Fee |
| Multiple entry | 15 days | US$ 25 or equivalent convertible currency |
| Multiple entry | 30 days | US$ 40 or equivalent convertible currency |
| Multiple entry | 90 days | US$ 100 or equivalent convertible currency |
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Acute Mountain Sickness (AMS)
It gets when you go up in the high mountains where the air is thin.
Symptoms
- Headache
- Problem on breathing
- Dizziness
- Nausea and Vomiting
- Fatigue/loss of energy
- Loss of appetite
Techniques for preventing AMS
- Walk slowly and take small breaks during the trekking
- Drink more water and avoid alcohol
- Take acclimatization days during the trek
- Avoid smoking
- Eat light and high-calorie diets, foods in rich potassium is recommend
- Get prepare with the warms clothes
- It is better to try some hiking before going the high altitude.
Some Medication Suggestion of AMS
- Paracetamol and Ibuprofen for headaches
- Anti-sickness medicines, like promethazine for nausea
- Acetazolamide to prevent and treat high altitude sickness
Common AMS treatment
- Descend down to the lower altitude and go up again once you feel better. If it does not improve even after descending or get worse then you should see the doctor.
- Take the suggested medicine, take ibuprofen or paracetamol for a headache, if you feel sick then take anti-sickness medicines.
- Always share your companions if you are not feeling well so that they can help you before it is too late.
Booking
To book the trip, you can request through booking form on the trip or you can send us an email directly.
Payment
While booking a trip with us, you can send us 10 % as advance via Bank Transfer/Western Union/ Credit Card. You can pay rest on arrival at our Kathmandu office.
Documents
You are requested to provide a photocopy of the passport and Nepal visa. Also, please provide us 3 fresh passport size photographs.
Transportation
You have three options of the transportation available to and Pokhara, tourist buses, private vehicles, and flight. Our costing includes the tourist bus transportation. If you are willing to go with private vehicle or by flight then please include it while sending the booking request.
Accommodation
We will provide you 3-star category hotels in Kathmandu and Pokhara. During the trekking, you will be using the teahouses.
Trekking staffs
All of our trekking guides/porters are license holder, highly experienced and professionals and always dedicated to making your trip in the Himalayas an amazing one.
Responsible Tourism
We believe in responsible tourism so we operate all of our trips on the responsible way. We always focus on minimizing the negative environmental, social and economic impacts. We focus on creating greater economic benefits for the local community same time request all to preserve the beauty of mother nature.
I was pleased with Trek Nepal Himalayas from a price and quality of service standpoint. The trek is a challenge and a responsible and knowledgeable guide is essential for a safe and inclusive trip. I would use them again.
We went on a short tour to Bhutan and wow what an amazing place! It is so beautiful with its mountain regions and traditional culture. Visiting Tigers Nest monetarist was definitely the highlight of the Bhutan trip. We later returned to Kathmandu and made our way to Pokhara where we took off for the Annapurna Base Camp trek. This was my first time trekking and my fitness level is not the best but Badri and the boys (the sherpa's) were great at catering the trip to our needs. All timings along the way were perfect and we all got to ABC and back without a hitch. Badri and the boys made us feel like we were part of their family and were all smiles and fun. We all played cards together of a night where they taught us to play Dumbal and we taught them Uno. They went above and beyond to cater for us and were watching us like hawks for signs altitude sickness as we got closer to the top. All guest houses that we stayed out were pleasant and all had hot showers. Badri was well respected by the locals along the way and we were welcomed everywhere we went. I actually felt like a bit of a VIP on the mountain when we were trekking with Badri!
I really loved my experience in Nepal and all thanks to Trek Nepal Himalayas. I'm going to miss these guys and can't wait to go back!
I recently spent three and a half weeks holidaying in Nepal with Trek Nepal Himalayas. My partner and I arrived a few days early from the organised tour and Badri from Trek Nepal Himalayas was very accommodating to us by organising our extra accommodation, picking us up from the airport, and organised an extra day tour for us to Nagarkot which was really nice. They also arranged for us to visit the old palace (now a museum) and the Garden of dreams. After the rest of the group arrived we did some sight seeing around Kathmandu visiting the monkey temple, durbar square, the Boudhanath temple and the crematorium.
Our guide Nawin and and other guides arranged throughout the tour were all very knowledgeable of the history of each place that we visited and gave good commentary along the way. Next we went on a day trip to Badri's village. In organising this tour, our group wanted to help out after the earthquake. It turned out Badri's village was badly damaged by the quake and the school was destroyed.
When planing this trip we arranged with Badri for him to take us out to his village so we could make donations of stationary, toys and sporting goods to the school. The village was well off the beaten track and it was a unique opportunity to visit an area that tourists generally don't get to see. The scenery along the way was magic and the drive was quite an adventure. When we arrived the whole village was out to give us a warm friendly welcome with marigold flower necklaces and we each received a blessing. The kids were so excited to see us and were over the moon to receive our donations of stationary, sporting goods and toys.I t was a truly beautiful experience and these memories will stay in my heart forever. This went so well that Badri is now putting together optional side tours for future tour groups to visit his village and villages like his for tourists to make donations to the local schools. I highly recommend you do this as it is such a feel good moment and the emotional joy of it all will is so overwhelming it will make you teary.
A group of us trekked to Everest Base Camp with Trek Nepal Himalayas recently. It was a great trip that was full of memorable moments and amazing views. Our guide Badri was very patient with each of us. He was knowledgeable, encouraging, accommodating and helpful. He not only provided excellent guide services and made sure the group had a safe trip, but also took care of his porter team. Our trip wouldn’t be this successful without the encouragement and support from Badri and the assistant guide Karan. During the time we stayed in Kathmandu, Badri and his staff offered great assistance to ensure we had a great time. If you are planning to visit Nepal, I highly recommend Trek Nepal Himalayas.
Three weeks with Trek Nepal Himalayas was an incredible experience. Our adventure included a day tour of Kathmandu, Everest flight with champagne at sunrise, flights to Bhutan with a few days touring around there. Our highlight in Bhutan was the climb to Tiger's Nest monastery and the amazing views from there.
Ten days trekking to Annapurna Base camp was wonderful. Our guide Badri made sure all our needs were met along the way. Nawin, our first in charge was very accommodating as well as the other 3 porters who lugged our stuff so we only had to carry a day pack.
Sunrise at Poon Hill was a must as well as putting up prayer flags at sunrise at the summit of our trip, Annapurna base camp. Just fab.
Inspirational, amazing and a humbling experience.
I would go back again and would make sure that these knowledgeable people were by my side for my next adventure.
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Trip Facts
- Arrival City : Kathmandu
- Departure City : Kathmandu
- Accomodation : Tea House/Hotel
- Altitude : 3210m.
- Meals : 3 meals during Trekking
- Duration : 7 Days
- Trip Grade : Easy
- Group Size : Max.12 people
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