Ghorepani Poon Hill Sunrise view Trek- 5 Days

5 Days

Ghorepani Poon Hill Sunrise View Trek, also known as Poon Hill Trek, is a relatively easy walk through the villages and the rhododendron forests. This stimulating trek makes your journey interesting and exciting with the best views of Annapurna, neighboring Himalayas and the presence of rice terraces.

The trek for Poon Hill, a photographer’s paradise, begins with sightseeing of  UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Kathmandu. Then, you can take a flight to Pokhara from where you can make the real walking for Poon Hill through the beautiful Gurung village of Ghandruk and enjoy the ethnic hospitality as well as the cultural magnificence of Gurung Museum. You can get thrilling experiences while trekking through the bloomed with red flowers of rhododendron forests in the springs, descending to Birethanti, passing by waterfalls and a few small villages. Mountain Layers Treks and Expedition Pvt. Ltd. is proud to organise this Ghorepani Poon Hill  Sunrise view  Trek.

Ghorepani Poon Hill Sunrise View Trek, also known as Annapurna Panorama Trek or simply Poon Hill Trek, is a relatively easy walk through the villages and the rhododendron forests. This stimulating trek makes your journey interesting and exciting with the best views of Annapurna, neighboring Himalayas and the presence of rice terraces, pleasant forests and tranquil lakes.

The Ghorepani Poon Hill Sunrise View Trek is a combo package that is seriously hard to match; trekking through some of the largest Gurung and Magar communities in Nepal, enjoying the natural beauty of the Annapurna region with rhododendron forests and witnessing the view of shimmering peaks from one of the best view points in Nepal. A clear day presents the panorama of peaks ranging from Annapurna, Dhaulagiri, Nilgiri, Machhapuchhare, Manaslu, Hiunchuli to Lamjung, Tukuche and more!

The trek for Poon Hill, a photographer’s paradise, begins with sightseeing of UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Kathmandu. Then, you can take a flight to Pokhara from where you can make the real walking for Poon Hill through the beautiful Gurung village of Ghandruk and enjoy the ethnic hospitality as well as the cultural magnificence of Gurung Museum. You can get thrilling experiences while trekking through the bloomed with red flowers of rhododendron forests in the springs, descending to Birethanti, passing by waterfalls and a few small villages. Mountain Layers Treks and Expedition Pvt. Ltd. is proud to organize this Ghorepani Poon Hill Sunrise view Trek.

Ghorepani Poon Hill Trek Difficulty

Ghorepani Poon Hill Trek is one of the most popular treks in Nepal and one of the reasons for this is its short and easy nature. The trek only involves around 4 – 5 hours of trekking per day and even that is through fairly easy and well-trodden routes. The highest point of the trek is at Poon Hill (3,210m), meaning there is virtually no risk of altitude sickness either. Overall, this is just an easy grade trek that can be performed by people of all age groups and experience levels, including children and elderly.

Best Season for Ghorepani Poon Hill Trek

Ghorepani Poon Hill Trek is one of the treks in Nepal where choosing the correct time to visit can make a noticeable difference. We definitely recommend two seasons as the best periods for the trek; spring (March – May) and autumn (September – November). The crystal clear skies combined with pleasant weather and generally good vibes all around offer an amazing experience that is hard to replicate elsewhere. 

Winter trekking (December – January) is a good time to witness the panorama of glistening peaks from Poon Hill. The increased snowfall of winter further accentuates the amazing mountain vistas on this trek. Monsoon trekking is possible but not recommended as the unpredictable weather and rainfall can make the experience somewhat mediocre compared to other seasons.

<p>The Ghorepani Poon Hill Trek begins today after we pick you up from your hotel or designated meeting point. The flight is the luxury option as you get to enjoy the bird’s eye views of Nepal and the Himalayas from the comfort of the airplane. Moreover, you will arrive at Pokhara in just half an hour and have the rest of the day in leisure. However, budget constraints can be an issue. So our standard option is the drive via Prithvi Highway on a suitable vehicle; tourist bus or jeep depending on group size. This is also the better way to get firsthand experience of the Nepali terrain and landscape before you begin the actual trekking. We will explore the lakeside and chill in the evening.</p><p>Accommodation – Hotel, Meals – Dinner</p>

<p>We will head out after breakfast and have a short drive of 1-2 hours to Nayapul at first. Both local transport as well as private ones are available for this popular route. From here, the trek finally starts as we make gentle ascents through the lush green hills and charming villages. We will pass through Tikhedhunga and Birethanti on our way and arrive at Ulleri around the afternoon.</p><p>Accommodation – Lodge, Meals – Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner</p>

<p>In similar fashion as yesterday, our trek begins after some warm breakfast at the lodge. The trail today passes through some particularly beautiful forests of rhododendron that eventually lead to pleasant views of the Annapurna and Dhaulagiri ranges as well. Passing through Banthanti and Nagthanti, we will reach the Gurung/Magar village of Ghorepani in just a few hours. From here, the hike up to Poon Hill ridge is a fairly short and easy one but it is generally recommended to save this experience for the next morning in order to savor it to the max.</p><p>Accommodation – Lodge, Meals – Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner</p>

<p>As the main day of our trek, the adventure begins early in the morning as we hike up to Poon Hill ridge in the dark. Use trekking sticks and head lamps today if necessary as trekking in the dark can be somewhat dangerous if you’re not careful. In just about an hour, we will reach the viewpoint at the top of Poon Hill (3,210m). Renowned as one of the best viewpoints in the Annapurna region as well as throughout Nepal, you can witness a magnificent panorama of Annapurna, Dhaulagiri, Nilgiri, Machhapuchhare, Tukuche, Dhampus, Baraha and more.</p><p>Take all the time you need to savor the heavenly view and take some memorable pictures before heading back down to the lodge at Ghorepani. After breakfast, the usual routine resumes and we head out for a long day of trekking to Ghandruk. Ghandruk is a famous Gurung village with one of the largest Gurung populations in Nepal. In the evening, you can stop at the Ghandruk Cultural Museum for a quick tour and introduction to the local culture, traditions, history and lifestyle.</p><p>Accommodation – Lodge, Meals – Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner</p>

<p>The Ghorepani Poon Hill Trek is finally over. Trekking from Ghandruk to Nayapul is an option but we will take the easier route by taking a jeep directly back to Pokhara. Once at Pokhara, we will drop you off at your hotel or the airport depending on your schedule. We hope that your time with Mountain Layers Treks has been a good one and wish you farewell!</p><p>Accommodation – Hotel, Meals – Breakfast</p>

Cost Include

  • Airport pickups and drops ina private vehicle
  • Hotel in Kathmandu with Standers bed & breakfast.
  • Hotel in Pokhara with tourist standard bed & breakfast.
  • Your meal (breakfast-lunch-dinner) during the Trek ,
  • One experience trekking guide & one porter for each two tourist.
  • All land transportation from Kathmandu to Kathmandu
  • Annapurna Conservation Permit .
  • Trekkers' Information Management System (TIMS)
  • Insurance for Guide & Porters
  • All accommodation during the trek available lodge
  • Airport -hotel-airport transfer
  • Our service charge
  • All ground transportation on a comfortable private vehicle as per the itinerary
  • Domestic flights (Kathmandu- Pokhara -Kathmandu)
  • Guided city tour in Kathmandu by private vehicle
  • Entrance fees for sightseeing/monument visits as per the itinerary
  • An experienced, English and others Languages-speaking and government-licensed trek leader and assistant trek leader (4 trekkers: 1 assistant guide)
  • Staff costs including their salary, insurance, equipment, food and accommodation
  • Medical kit
  • All government and local taxes
  • Our service charge

Cost Exclude

  • Personal equipment for trekking
  • Personal insurance for travel to Nepal
  • Lunch & dinner in Kathmandu & Pokhara
  • Emergency rescue evacuation
  • Tipping (Tips) For guide& porter
  • All the alcoholic and non alcoholic drinks.
  • Sweet things like chocolate and desert.
  • Hot shower during the trekking.
Trip Reviews
5 stars
- based on2 reviews
  1. Poon Hill Trek
    Leonor Gabriell9th February, 2020

    Bhuwan Maskey is an excellent guide he was our guide for the Poon Hill trek. Throughout the trek he explained us facts on Nepal, on the culture, taught us some words in Nepali but also was very attentive and made us laugh. It was an amazing and unforgettable experience. If you want to trek in Nepal I would really recommend him and his Trekking agency Mountain Layers Treks and Expedition.
  2. I Really Recommend Mountain Layers Trek
    Pia Le Cauchois Lyon, France2nd October, 2019

    Hello Bhuwan, I really recommend mountain layers trek, we did the poon hill trek for 5 days with two friends and have the best memories of this time. If you come to Nepal and want to enjoy the beautiful views of its mountains you have to do it with Maske, our amazing guide! Such a great experience, i recommend 100% Je recommande vraiment moutain layers trek, nous avons fait le trek de poonhill pendant 5 jours avec 2 amies et nous en gardons les meilleurs souvenirs. Si vous venez au Népal et vous voulez profitez de ses montagnes à un pris abordable et en très bonne compagnie vous devez le faire avec Maske, notre super guide! Une expérience incroyable, je recommande 100%

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