Ghorepani Poon Hill Trek

You will be greeted at Kathmandu airport upon your arrival by our local guide, then transfer to your hotel in Kathmandu. Free explore Kathmandu on your own for the rest of today. Recommend you stroll on Thames, the popular tourist hub in the capital city Kathmandu, where the narrow streets are full filed with stores, restaurants, cafes and bars etc. 

After breakfast, you will be guided to have a Kathmandu city tour to visit the UNESCO World Heritage Sites of Kathmandu including Pashupatinath Temple, Bouddhanath Stupa, Swayambhunath Stupa and Kathmandu Durbar Square. Overnight at Kathmandu.

Today you have a 6-7 hour road trip to Pokhara, on the way drive to Pokhara, enjoy the changing countryside of raging rivers, valleys and terraced farmlands and the surrounding hills. Upon arrival at Pokhara, check into the hotel near the Phewa Tal (lake). Relax and explore the lakeside with many shops, bars and restaurants. Overnight at Pokhara.

Today start the first day of your trekking to Poon Hill.

Morning drive about 1.5 hours to Nayapul (1050m), your Ghorepani Poon Hill trek will start from here, after half an hour trek, you will get to Birethanti to check into Annapurna Conservation Area, then easy and gradual uphill walk by following the Bhurungdi river to reach to Tikhedhunga, on the way enjoy the countryside view of villages life and terraces farm fields. The final 2 km walk to the Magar village Ulleri will be a bit challenging as there are a lot of staircase (more than 3000 steps). Overnight at the Ulleri.

Today the trek will be mostly climbing, roughly ascending about 1000m.

Your trek begins today heading to the Magar village of Banthanti from where you will have some truly excellent views of Mt. Machapuchare (6997m – Fishtail), Hiunchuli (6441m), and Annapurna South (7219m). After following the trail through a lush rhododendron forest (The blooming rhododendrons are a big highlight when hiking around April.) and cross a bridge before arriving at Ghorepani Village where once again you will have some grand views of several massive peaks that appears in the background. Ghorepani is a peaceful and friendly village where you can sit back, relax, and admire the views. Overnight at Ghorepani.

Poon Hill is known for its spectacular views of the mountains in Annapurna and Dhaulagiri range – especially at sunrise and sunset.

Today get up early in the morning and trek to Poon Hill viewpoint (about 50minutes walk). The stunning sunrise view over the mountains is really worth all the effort. Return to Ghorepani for breakfast and then head to Tadapani via the scenic trail through Deurali until arriving at Tadapani village where brings a close up view of mountain peaks. Overnight at Tadapani.


From Tadapani the trail descends through oak and rhododendron forests to Ghandruk, a village of Gurung people, one of the ethnic groups of Nepal. They have their own dialect, culture, costume, and lifestyle. It is a famous destination for trekkers as it is known for its beautiful mountain views and also because its within easy reach from Pokhara and Kathmandu. You have the afternoon to visit the Annapurna Conservation Office, museums and explore the village. Overnight at Ghandruk.

Today is the last day of your Poon Hill trek, the walking from Ghandruk to Nayapul is an easy gentle descent through the lush greenery of the modi khola river valley. You will have lunch at Syauli. The views of farmlands and villages are exceptional. Trail joins at Birethati and continues to Nayapul, from where you will be driven to Pokhara.

Enjoy a relaxing afternoon at the lakeside of Pokhara. Overnight at Pokhara.

Today you will have a road trip back to Kathmandu. If you sit on the left side of the bus you will get the best views and will see the river, gorges, mountains, small settlements and terraced farming land. Back in Kathmandu, you will be taken back to your hotel where you can relax or stroll around Thamel for some last-minute shopping.

Final departure to your destinations as per your flight time.