If you are a first-time trekker looking for short and easy trekking in Nepal, which offers stunning mountain views then choose the Ghorepani Poon hill trek. It is a classic trekking route in the Annapurna region, where hundreds of trekkers are in this region during the high trekking seasons every day.
The Poon hill trek is one of the best short treks in the Annapurna conservation area ever. If you are looking for an easy trek in Nepal, which takes you close to the high mountains within a few days of walking from the city, of course, the Ghorepani Trek can be one of the best options for you.
There are several attractions in this Ghandruk circuit trek, that make your trip a lifetime experience. No doubt, Poon hill (3210m) is the ace highlight of the trip, which offers stunning mountain views of Dhaulagiri (8167m), Tukuche, Nilgiri, Barah Shikhar, Annapurna south, Hiuchuli. Machhapuchchhre (Fishtail) and more high mountains with unblocking sunrise.
Besides the attractive mountains, lush forests of pine, rhododendron, oak, and other trees with dense bushes make more beautiful for the region. Attractive waterfalls and clean rivers along the way add more charm to the Poon hill trek. Culture, tradition, and the warm hospitality of the locals fascinate you a lot during the trek.
Nayapul is starting place to walk after driving from the beautiful lake city of Pokhara to begin the Poon hill trek. You trek to Tikhedhunga or Ulleri on the first day. You can see rice fields, rivers, waterfalls, and other things walking through some traditional villages. You will be walking in the low elevation on the first day, so you might feel warm.
After spending the first night in Tikhedhunga or Ulleri, you trek Ghorepani and walk inside the forests after Banthanti. Poon hill hike from Ghorepani early morning for the sunrise and mountain views will be one of the best experiences from the trip. You will trek to Tadapani and Ghandruk after the Poon hill experience before you complete the trek to Nayapul.
Ghorepani Ghandruk loop trek is a mini Annapurna circuit trek, where Gurung and Magar people are living. These people are famous as brave Gurkhas and serve in British and Indian Gurkha regiments. The mother group from this region comes to the lodge where you stay and perform a cultural program sometimes, then you also might have a great opportunity to explore their cultural program.
The Ghorepani Ghandruk circuit trek is a 5-day trek, but you can complete it in 4 days if you do not have enough time. You can do also 2 days, 3 days, or 4-day Poon hill trek, which goes and returns the same way after visiting Poon hill. If you have a week time, you can also make it longer by going through Landruk village to complete the trek to Phedi through Dhapus or Kande through the Australian camp.
Ghorepani Poon Hill – A Family-Friendly Trek
Ghorepani Poon hill is a family-friendly trek, so you can take a family with kids without any hesitation. It is also a perfect destination for the elderly, who are 60 plus. The trekking trail goes steep somewhere, but you can manage easily walking slowly and taking plenty of rest along the way. The trek does not go to a very high elevation, so you do not need to worry about altitude sickness. The trekking distance per day is also not too long during Poon hill. You do not need to walk until the evening.
Expectation From Poon Hill
Poon hill (3210m) is a vantage viewpoint from where you can see unblocking sunrise and stunning panoramic views of Gurja Himal, Dhaulagiri I, II, III, Tukuche peak, Nilgiri, Braha Shikhar, Annapurna south, Himchuli, Fishtail, and other high snow-capped mountains.
It takes about an hour slow hike to this vantage viewpoint from Ghorepani, so you need to use a head torch when starting hiking from your guesthouse early morning. It will be a cold morning before sunrise, so you need to wear warm equipment. A down jacket is compulsory if you are at the end of October, November, December, January, and February, but it is not compulsory if you are at the other times.
People sell hot drinks at Poon hill, so if you are feeling freezing, you can buy hot beverages up there to keep you warm. There is also a Poon hill view tower, but you can see mind-blowing views even from the ground.
We offer a Special Group Discount For Poon Hill Trek
We have set cost detail in our package according to the services that we offer, but we have a special discount for a particular number of trekkers as a group when you book the trip to the Ghorepani Poon hill. We do not charge any extra hidden costs from package prices for our clients. You need to inform us earlier than the trip booking about the number of people who are going to book this trip and we send a custom booking link for this offer.
Ghorepani Poon Hill Also Can Be a Customized Trip
This Ghorepani Ghandruk Circuit is a 5-day trek, but we can customize the trip from 2 days, 3 days, and 4 days according to your time limits and interest. You can also make a circuit in 4 days, but it might be a rush day to go to Ghandruk one day after Poon hill.
Lots of Annapurna base camp trekkers and Annapurna circuit trekkers pass the Ghorepani Poon hill route, so you can meet many adventure trekkers also on Poon hill in the morning and share their experiences.
Ghorepani Poon Hill Can Be a Practice Trek for Long Adventure Treks
Ghorepani Poon hill can be the best trek for altitude and hiking practice before you go for long and high elevated treks in Nepal. If you are planning to trek to the Everest base camp or any other high passes trails in the future, have some training trips from poon hill trekking. You can decide if you are ready for those longer treks after completing this short and easy trekking from the Annapurna region.
Frolic Adventure provides knowledgeable, government trekking license holder English-speaking guides and helpful porters for your Poon hill trek. We are service oriented tour operator in Nepal, so your satisfaction is our main moto. Please do not hesitate to ask us any trip regarded questions before you book your trip to Ghorepani Poon hill through our contact us page.
