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Annapurna · trekking
Ghorepani Poon Hill
A shorter Annapurna classic with village stays, rhododendron forests and one of Nepal’s best-known sunrise panoramas from Poon Hill.
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Duration8 days
Maximum altitude3,210 m
DifficultyEasy–moderate
Best seasonYear-round · best Mar–May · Sep–Nov
StyleFixed departures / Private
Get to know the route.
Take a look at the daily plan and what’s included. We’ll confirm availability and any changes with you before you book.
Is this your trip?
- Duration
- 8 days
- Maximum altitude
- 3,210 m
- Difficulty
- Easy–moderate
- Best season
- Year-round · best Mar–May · Sep–Nov
- Style
- Fixed departures / Private
Rooms included. Trekking meals and drinks are paid separately.
Your itinerary.
The sequence below is the planned Ghorepani Poon Hill route. Daily movement can change with weather, trail access and the group. Your written itinerary confirms transport, rooms and the operating arrangements.
Day 1 · Arrive Kathmandu
Meet our team for the airport transfer and settle into your Kathmandu room. Review the Ghorepani Poon Hill route, equipment and transport arrangements before setting off.
- Accommodation
- Room accommodation at the itinerary stop.
- Meals
- Meals paid separately; trekking accommodation is room only.
Day 2 · Travel to Pokhara
Fly or drive. Settle into your accommodation and prepare for the next part of the journey. Optional activities and extra sightseeing are arranged separately.
- Accommodation
- Room accommodation at the itinerary stop.
- Meals
- Meals paid separately; trekking accommodation is room only.
Day 3 · Pokhara → Ulleri
Drive to trailhead and trek uphill. The approach includes long stepped sections. Take a steady pace and use the village stop to prepare for the next stage toward Ghorepani.
- Accommodation
- Room accommodation at the itinerary stop.
- Meals
- Meals paid separately; trekking accommodation is room only.
Day 4 · Ulleri → Ghorepani
Forest walk through rhododendron and oak. Settle into the village ahead of the planned sunrise walk. Pack a warm layer and a head torch for the early start.
- Accommodation
- Room accommodation at the itinerary stop.
- Meals
- Meals paid separately; trekking accommodation is room only.
Day 5 · Poon Hill sunrise → Tadapani
Early ascent to Poon Hill and continue to Tadapani. Follow the wooded ridge trails into the village. The lodge stop divides the walk between the higher viewpoint area and Ghandruk.
- Accommodation
- Room accommodation at the itinerary stop.
- Meals
- Meals paid separately; trekking accommodation is room only.
Day 6 · Tadapani → Ghandruk
Descend to Ghandruk. Walk through the village lanes and settle into your lodge. This Gurung village gives a welcome chance to see everyday life along the Annapurna route.
- Accommodation
- Room accommodation at the itinerary stop.
- Meals
- Meals paid separately; trekking accommodation is room only.
Day 7 · Ghandruk → Pokhara
Finish trek and return to Pokhara. Settle into your accommodation and prepare for the next part of the journey. Optional activities and extra sightseeing are arranged separately.
- Accommodation
- Room accommodation at the itinerary stop.
- Meals
- Meals paid separately; trekking accommodation is room only.
Day 8 · Kathmandu / departure
Complete the final Ghorepani Poon Hill arrangements and transfer for your onward journey. Keep international connections separate from weather-sensitive mountain flights and allow any recommended buffer nights.
- Accommodation
- Room accommodation at the itinerary stop.
- Meals
- Meals paid separately; trekking accommodation is room only.
What’s included.
Trekking accommodation is room only: breakfast, lunch, dinner and drinks are paid separately. On climbing trips, meals are included only for the climbing section specified below.
Included
- Kathmandu airport transfers for the scheduled itinerary
- Room accommodation in the city and mountain lodges listed in the itinerary
- Route permits and local entry fees required for the published trek
- Trekking guide and the porter support specified in your quotation
- Scheduled route transport, with the vehicle or domestic flight sectors stated in your quotation
- Pre-trek briefing and logistics coordination
- Applicable package taxes and service charges
Not included
- All meals and drinks during the trek; mountain lodges are room only
- International flights
- Nepal visa
- Travel and emergency rescue insurance
- Personal trekking equipment
- Hot showers, charging, Wi-Fi and lodge extras
- Tips and personal expenses
- Extra costs caused by weather, flight disruption or circumstances outside our control
Illustrated route
N ↑Ghorepani Poon Hill route map.
Choose your dates.
Browse published departures for 2027, 2028 and 2029. If your dates are not listed, ask us about a private trip. We confirm your place and arrangements before payment.
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Dates are the start and end of your Nepal itinerary. Allow additional time for international flights and any recommended contingency days. No payment is taken by the booking form.
Arrive prepared.
Accommodation & meals
City accommodation is arranged according to the confirmed package. On trek, accommodation is generally in lodges or tea houses, usually twin-share. Meal inclusion is stated in the final quotation.
Permits
We arrange the permits required for the published itinerary using the traveller information supplied during booking.
Altitude & safety
The itinerary is paced for realistic acclimatization. Guides monitor walking pace and wellbeing and may adjust the route or schedule when needed.
Equipment
A detailed packing list is provided before departure, including layered clothing, waterproof protection, insulation, footwear, gloves, sun protection and personal essentials.
Best season
Year-round · best Mar–May · Sep–Nov
Your questions, answered.
How long is Ghorepani Poon Hill?
The published duration for Ghorepani Poon Hill is 8 days. Review the day-by-day itinerary for travel, activity and rest days before arranging your flights.
When is the best time for Ghorepani Poon Hill?
The published season for Ghorepani Poon Hill is Year-round · best Mar–May · Sep–Nov. Ask our Nepal team to confirm arrangements and conditions for your preferred dates.
What accommodation and meals are included?
City accommodation is arranged according to the confirmed package. During the trek, accommodation is generally in mountain lodges or tea houses, usually twin-share. Facilities become simpler with altitude. Meal inclusion depends on the final trip package.
How is altitude and acclimatization handled?
The itinerary is paced conservatively. Guides monitor guest wellbeing and may adapt walking pace, overnight stops or the itinerary for safety and acclimatization.
Which permits are arranged?
We arrange the trekking permits required for the published itinerary using the traveller information supplied during booking.
What equipment should I bring?
Layered clothing, waterproof shell, insulated jacket, trekking boots, gloves, hat, sunglasses, sleeping bag, daypack and personal essentials are required. A detailed packing list is provided before departure.
What insurance do I need?
Comprehensive travel insurance should cover the maximum altitude of the itinerary, medical treatment, emergency evacuation and trip interruption.
For route maps, current conditions or a specific requirement, ask our team.
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