Ghorepani Poonhill Trek

This trek known also as the small Annapurna Circuit is a very popular trekking in Nepal. The highest point of this trek (Poon Hill3210 mtrs). Poon hill is best viewpoint of Ghorepani treks from where you will see the best sunrise in the morning so every trekker go to the Poon hill (3200m) early in the morning from Ghorepani.

Myself With ADS Groups

Not a difficult trek but it helps if you have a reasonable degree of fitness. This trek is considered to be the best introduction to trekking with some spectacular views.

This trek in a short time give you good opportunity to view spectacular mountains scenery including Mt. Dhaulagiri(8167m) and Mt. Annapurna (I)(8091m) as well as other less then 8000 meters higher mountains including Annapurna south, Machhapuchhapure (fishtail), Gangapurna, Lamjung Himal, Barasikhar, Nilgiri South, Tukuche Peak, Dhampus Peak, Hiunchuli and much more gorgeous view from Poon Hill, your eyes don’t want to close every moment.

Trekking itinerary 

Day 01 Upon arrival - Meeting and Greeting at the Airport & then transfer to the Hotel. Welcome dinner 

Day 02 A.M: Half day sightseeing tour of Ktm city + Checklist / Prepare Permit. Details of Sightseeing: Kathmandu Durbar Square

Day 03 Kathmandu- Pokhara. 

Drive/Fly to Pokhara. Overnight at Pokhara. By Fly 30 minutes and by drive 5-6 hours to Pokhara then transfer to the Hotel in Pokhara. 

Day 04 Pokhara- Nayapul-Birethanti-Hille-Tirkhedhunga (1480m) (5-6 hours).

From Pokhara Drive up to Nayapul (1:30 by Car and 2:30 by public bus). Trek from Nayapul to Birethanti, from Birethanti slowly up hill to Hille- Tirkhedhunga. Overnight Lodge in Tirkhedhunga. View: No mountains view we will have excellent view of landscape and green scenery.

Day 05 Tirkhedhunga- Ulleri- Ghorepani(2850m).5-6 hours trekking day:

After breakfast in the morning we  will ready to walk to up hill of Ulleri there are more than 3000 steps. When we reach Ulleri we have good chance to view best view of Annapurna South. And Fishtail.

Day 06 Ghorepani- Tadapani (2630m).7-8 Hours walking Day:

Early in the morning before breakfast we are ready to go Poon Hill for normally sunrise it takes about 1:30 hours up hill with green Rhododendron trees and other different trees. We will have best ever Panorama View of Annapurna South, Mt.Fishtail, Mt. Nilgiri, Gorgeous Dhaulagiri Range and much more Mountains View from Poon Hill. We will spent some time there and back to Ghorepani(Our Lodge) then we take a breakfast then walk up to Deurali(2 hours from Ghorepani). We  walk up and down through the forest of rhododendron trees to Tadapani. Over night at Tadapani.

Day 07 Tadapani – Ghandruk(1940). 3-4 Hours trekking Day:

After breakfast walk down to Bhaisi Kharka then Ghandruk. Ghandruk is beautiful Gurung Village some people also called Ghandrung. From this place we have best view of Annapurna South and Fishtail. Rest of the day free yourself and visiting around Ghandruk with Guide.

Day 08 Ghandruk to Pokhara. After breakfast we slowly down hill to Saulibazar(1220m) then Birethanti(1025m) we drive from Nayapul(1070m) to Pokhara. Over night at Hotel in Pokhara.

Day 09 Pokhara- Kathmandu. By fly or by Drive. After breakfast transfer to bus station or airport. 

Optional Activities: Same Day White Water Rafting(2-3 Hours) at Trishuli River which has +3 Grade  then same Day back to KTM. Over night at Hotel in Kathmandu.

Day 10 Kathmandu-Departure to your Destination.