Trekking Gear for Ghorepani Poon Hill

The Ghandruk circuit trek is a 5-day mountain in the Annapurna region, which starts from a beautiful lake city, Pokhara, with a drive to Nayapul and treks to Ulleri on the first day. After that, it goes to Ghorepani, hikes to Poonhill, and walks to Tadapani and Ghandruk before making a circuit and arriving back in Napulll to catch the final drive to Pokhara. It is one of the best altitude practice treks for trekkers who are planning longer mountain treks such as the Everest base camp or other high pass treks.

The Trekking Gear and clothing requirement for the Poon Hill Trekking depends on the season. You need to pack warm clothes for winter and November compared to spring and summer. You can see detailed information about the Ghorepani trek gear below in this post:

Backpacks

Rucksack or Duffel Bag

The duffel bag contains all the trekking gear we provide, and a porter carries it. However, you should use a rucksack if you do not want to hire a porter.

Daypack

Having a daypack for the trek would be best, where you can put your valuables, day snacks, water, rain gear, and one set of warm clothes.

Head Wear

Sun hat

The trek begins from a low region and ends at the same elevation. There will be sharp sun rays in these areas, so you need a sun hat to protect your face and head from these rays. Also, you might be dehydrated from the direct heat.

Winter Hat

The winter hat, made of wool/fleece or other materials covering your ears, is compulsory for the Ghorepani Trek if you are on a trek from November to February. You can also have them at different times, but it is not very necessary for spring and summer.

Body Wear

Thermal Layer

You must bring thermal layers if you are on the Ghorepani Ghandruk Trek during November, December, January, and February. You might not need to wear them during the day while you walk, but it is compulsory for the morning and evening.

Trekking Shirts

You can pack two full- and one-half-sleeve trekking shirts for the Ghandruk circuit trek. The shirt should be light and quickly dry because you will get sweaty and need to be dry for the next day's use. However, you can hang them close to the fire heater at the lodge in the evening. You can wear a half-t-shirt in the lower regions, like at the beginning and end of the trek.

High Neck T-shirt/Fleece Jacket

It will be cold in the morning, especially when you go Poon Hill for sunrise, so wear a high-neck t-shirt or fleece jacket. Also, you can wear them while walking in winter and November temperatures. But, it is not mandatory if you are on a trek during spring and summer.

Windstopper

It will be windy in December, January, and February, so packing Windstopper before going to Poon Hill is an intelligent thought. You can wear it while you walk in the higher region above the fleece layer.

Down Jacket

A down jacket for this short Poon Hill trip is compulsory if you visit from mid-October to the end of February. Still, you can trek with another regular winter jacket during September, spring, and summer. If you have none, we provide down jackets for our clients for the trek.

Winterproof Trousers

It is not very essential, but it is good to bring. Some people can not adore freezing, so bringing windproof trousers is highly recommended. You can wear this while you hike Poon Hill early morning.

Trekking Trouser

Two trekking trousers will be enough for the Ghorepani trek, and a zip-off one will be better.

Extra Changing Clothes

You will sweat during the walk, so you must change into dry and warm clothes when you reach the lodge. Take one set of extra clothes for the evening.

Hand Wear

Thin Lightweight Gloves

The gloves are not compulsory if you are on the spring, summer, and September trek, but you must have them for October, November, and winter.

Heavyweight Winter Gloves

You do not need heavyweight gloves all the time for the Poon Hill trek, but it is compulsory for November and the winter season, especially when you hike to Poon Hill in the morning.

Footwear

Hiking Boots

Hiking boots are the major footwear for walking during the trek. They should be the perfect size for your feet; otherwise, you might get blisters from an up and downhill walk.

Sport Shoes

Sports shoes are beneficial in the lodge in the evening and morning. We recommend wearing them in the guesthouse rather than sandals because they warm your feet.

Water Sandals

Do not forget to pack water sandals for the trek. You need them when you go for a shower and washroom at night.

Trekking Socks

You need two pairs of warm trekking socks and one extra pair for the guesthouse used with sports shoes for the Ghorepani Poon Hill trek.

Other Essentials

Besides the listed equipment list for the Ghorepani Poon Hill trek, you need to pack some other essentials like your daily usage, medications, toiletries, and more. See below that you must take extra things for the Poon Hill trek.

• Rain gear
• Sunglasses
• Sun lotion
• Moisturizer cream
• Lipbalm
• Headtorch
• Water bottle
• Quick drier light towel
• Toilet rolls
• Baby Wipes
• Soap, shampoo, toothbrush, and toothpaste
• Multi usages power socket
• Nepalese rupees
• Extra camera battery

If you are doing any other short treks in Nepal, like the Mardi Himal, Khopra Danda, or Mohare Danda treks in the Annapurna region, you can use the same trekking equipment. Before traveling to the Nepalese Himalayas, you can contact us with any questions about trekking equipment, difficulties, or any subject.