Ghorepani Poon Hill Trek Overview
| Duration: 10 days |
Country: Nepal |
| Max. Altitude: 3,210 m / 10,532 ft. |
Walking Per Day: 5 hrs |
| Accommodation: Hotel/Lodge |
 Grade: Strenuous
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| Best Season: Autumn and Spring |
Group Size: 1 |
| Mode: Tea-House/Lodge |
Culture: Gurung Culture, Magar Culture |
To enjoy one of Nepal’s best 360-degree viewpoints, this trek takes you through a magical section of the Annapurna region up to the summit of Poon Hill (3210m or 10,532 ft).
Seeing the sunrise or sunset on a Ghorepani Poon Hill trek will undoubtedly be an experience you will remember for the rest of your life.
Popular Nepal trek option
One of the reasons this expedition attracts so many trekking enthusiasts and beginners from across the globe is that it offers panoramic views across the Himalayan range, from a relatively low altitude.
It is categorized as “easy” in trekking ratings. Yet, it takes you to the perfect sweet spot on Poon Hill to marvel at the mighty Annapurna and Dhaulagiri mountains, the Tukuche peak, Lamjung Himal, and other neighboring peaks. This includes Machhapuchhre, considered by locals to be a sacred mountain, and therefore not open to mountaineering.
Off in the distance, you can make out the Nilgiri Mountains too, in the southern Indian state of Tamil Nadu.
Details of a Ghorepani Poon Hill trek
All these incredible sights are available with a strenuous but unchallenging hike from Nayapul, via the traditional Nepalese village of Ghorepani. It is certainly the best trek in Nepal for anyone trying mountain hiking for the first time or for those people looking for short-duration treks in the Himalayas. It is also accessible year-round.
Such is the popularity of this trekking adventure and ascent of Poon Hill, on some days hot coffee is served from a stand on the summit!
Click on the image to watch a short clip during sunrise from Ghorepani Poon Hill View Tower.
Rest assured though, Nepal Mountain Trekkers knows the best routes to take to make your visit to Nepal unforgettable, without jostling with crowds of other explorers!
More benefits of this Annaupurna Himalayan range trek
There is much more on offer from this undemanding but unforgettable expedition along with the Ghorepani trial, which generally takes five days to complete including taking in a magical sunrise or sunset over the Himalayas from Poon Hill.
On your Ghorepani Poon Hill trek, you will not only see those breathtaking snow-capped peaks but also beautiful glacier lakes and the lush green of rhododendron forests. Weaving through bamboo trees, this Nepal mountain hike will also take you to crash waterfalls that have been carving the local landscape for hundreds of thousands of years.
Ghandruk will be on your route, which is an authentic Nepalese village. You will enjoy unique access to Gurung Culture (an indigenous group who practice Tibetan Buddhism). One of the other highlights of the Ghorepani Poon Hill Trek will be a chance to relax and bathe in the natural hot springs at Jhinu Danda, after a fulfilling day of walking.
This option for a Nepal trek adventure holiday also puts you up close to the wildlife and plants that make this country such a magnet for eco-tourists and conservationists. The Annapurna Conservation Area is Nepal’s largest protection zone and the perfect place to see this Country’s bounteous natural beauty.
A taste of Nepal culture and heritage
Even the starting and finishing point of this trekking experience from Nepal Mountain Trekkers makes the trip worthwhile.
A Ghorepani Poon Hill trekking holiday in central Nepal starts from Pokhara city, the gateway to the wonderful Annapurna Himalayan range.
Pokhara provides unique insights into the culture and lifestyle of this mesmerizing country. You could include a visit to the Tal Barahi Temple, a mystical pagoda “floating” on an island in a glacial lake.
While here, you could attend yoga sessions, sample the best Nepalese cuisine, and visit the International Mountain Museum’s carefully curated exhibits showing the history of mountaineering and everyday life in the Himalayas.
For a full itinerary of this Ghorepani Poon Hill trek and other trekking and mountaineering holidays in Nepal, contact us for a no-obligation chat.
Equipment Checklist
Equipment lists for 10 days Ghorepani Poon Hill Trek
HEAD
Sun hat or scarf
Light balaclava or warm fleece hat
Sunglasses
Head Torch
Lip Balm
Suncreams(40+) and Lip Balms
UPPER BODY
Cotton t-shirts and thermals
Fleece jacket
Waterproof jacket
Down jacket (Light-weighted)
LOWER BODY
Lightweight cotton pants (long)
Waterproof pants
Underwear and Half pants
FEET
Thin inner socks (3 pairs)
Thick, warm wool hiking socks
Comfortable hiking boots
Light-weighted sandals
HANDS
Gloves (Cotton and Waterproof)
Creams
Sanitizer
ACCESSORIES
Sleeping bag rated to 0°C
Trekking bag (Rucksack)
Duffel bag
Large plastic bags (for keeping items dry inside trek bag)
Trekking poles (optional, recommended)
Water bottle or camel bag
Toiletries and Tissue Papers
First Aid Kits
Personal Regular Medicines
Knee Caps
Bandages
Ointments
Blister Tape
MISCELLANEOUS
Medicines: We recommend you to bring your regular medicines; we will provide first aid kit from our side.
Light-weighted Towel
Swiss Knife
Passport and extra passport photos
Water Purifying Iodine Tablets, Drop or Sterilizer
