Trip Information
Ghorepani Poonhill Trekking is one of the best, popular and easiest trekking journey which is also popularly known as Annapurna Sunrise Trekking or Annapurna Panorama Trekking passing through the beautiful ethnic villages of Gurung and Magar Communities as well as Rhododendron forests. Poonhill Trekking offers breathtaking views of the Annapurna, Dhaulagiri, Lamjung and Manaslu mountain ranges. The trek can be done within 7 days. Trekkers will have a great time of this region or trekking travels through rhododendron forests, terraced slops, fields and other different vegetation’s. Trekkers will get the excellent accommodation and food on the way. Poonhill Trekking will providing the opportunities to get close to the local culture of Gurung and Magar communities. Poonhill Trek offers trekkers beautiful views of a wide choice of different mountain ranges. The warm welcome of the local Gurung and Magar village is equally enjoyable and memorable.
We start our journey from Nayapul, about 2 hours travelled by bus from Pokhara and finishing in Ghandruk. We reached the Pokhara either by 25 minutes-30 minutes of flight from domestic airport in Kathmandu or following the bus through Prithivi Highway for 5-6 hours. Leaving Nayapul, we will follow the dirt trail along with step-stone road through Tikhedhunga settlement. We will cross Ghorepani and reach the Poonhill followed by dense forests and blooming rhododendron. Poonill offers the beautiful scene of different mountains range. Ghandurk provides the best facilities of homestay and we will learn many things about the local culture of Gurung and Magar ethnics. Poonhill trekking can be taken throughout the year but May is considered best month for Poonhill hike.
Trip Highlights:
- Scenic view of Annapurna Dhaulagiri, Lamjung, Manaslu range
- Traditionally built houses of Magar and Gurung culture
- Blooming rhododendron on the way
- Warm hospitality of Gurung Culture
- Popular and easy trek
- Opportunity to close with Gurung and Magar culture
- Ghandruk Village
- Sunrise View
- Walking through the dense forest
- Accessible Trek
- Cozy Tea House
- Best spot of beautiful villages as well as mountain ranges
- Beatutiful Steep Stone Stairs trek to Ulleri
- Small villages Birethati, Hile, Tikhedhunga, Ghorepani, Tadapani
Best Seasons to Trek to Poonhill
The best season for the
Poonhill trekking is May. You’ll experience the full of vibrant rhododendron blooms. Spring Season i.e. (March- May) is the best season for trekking. We’ll experience the mild weather and full of blushing and blooming rhododendron forests.
Another season is Autumn i.e. (September-November). We’ll experience the clear and comfortable weather and temperature which offers the beautiful and stunning views of different mountains ranges.
Trekking to Poon Hill throughout the Year
Winter and summer: Trekking to Poon Hill can be done year-round, but conditions vary. Winter can be cold, while summer brings heat and occasional rain.
Monsoon (June to August): Not recommended for trekking. Visibility of the mountains is poor, and trails can be slippery and challenging. However, if you're an experienced trekker and prepared for rain, you can still consider trekking during this season.
Itinerary Outline:
Day 1: Flight from Kathmandu to Pokhara
Day 2: Pokhara to Nayapul (Drive) to Tikhedhunga (Trek)
Day 3: Tikheedhunga to Ghorepani
Day 4: Ghorepani to Poonhill to Tadapani
Day 5: Tadapani to Ghandruk
Day 6: Ghandruk to Nayapul to Pokhara (Drive)
Day 7: Pokhara to Kathmandu (Drive)
Details Itineray
Day 1: Flight from Kathmandu to Pokhara
Drive by 5-6 hours or by Flight 25-30 minutes
Accommodation: Hotel
After having breakfast, if we start our journey by bus the road start from Kathmandu valley way down to joins the Trishuli River below. We see the views of river, snow-capped mountains, waterfalls, and many other things.
If we start our journey by flight we’ll go to the domestic airport of Kathmandu. Followed by flight, after 25 minutes we’ll reached the Pokhara Airport. We’ll enjoy the flight by different scene.
We reached the Pokhara and having the lunch and enjoy the lake city of Pokhara. We’ll checking into the hotel, and explore the beautiful city and enjoying there.
Day 2: Pokhara to Nayapul (Drive) to Tikhedhunga (Trek)
After having breakfast at Pokhara, we’ll start our journey from Pokhara to Nayapul either by bus, jeep or car. We will cross the beautiful Lumle Village to Nayapul (1050m)
From Nayapul, we’ll start our hiking. We will cover the about 42 km distance from Pokhara to reached the Tikhedhunga. It takes approximately 4-5 hours to hike to reach there. Following the Modi River, we will walk past forest of blooming and blushing rhododendron forests and cross small stream. We will cross Biorethanti after half of trek and arrive at Tikhedhunga. We’ll stay there at Tikhedhunga.
Day 3: Tikheedhunga to Ghorepani
After having breakfast, we’ll start our hiking to reach the Ghorepani. Steep trek for about 2hrs will take us to Ulleri (2070m). We will cross the Magar village of Banthanti from where we can get spectacular views of Machhapuchhre Mountain (6997m), Hiunchuli Mountain (6441m) and Annapurna South Mountain (7219m). We will cross the small river and climb to Nangethanti. We will arrive at Ghorepani from where we can get soaring views of Dhaulagiri, Annapurna South, Hiunchuli, Annapurna I and other mountains.
Day 4: Ghorepani to Poonhill to Tadapani
Starting our hiking to Poonhill (3210m) for about an hour of climb to watch the sunrise and enjoying the beautiful scene of mountains and sunrise. Poonhill is popular for best sunrise view in Pokhara. We will rise very early and reach the base of Poonhill. We can get sunrise view over Dhaulagiri Mountain (8167m), Annapurna I Mountain (8091m), Annapurna II Mountain (7937m), Annapurna III Mountain (7855m), Annapurna IV Mountain (7525m), Annapurna South Mountain (729m), Nilgiri Mountain (6940m), Tukuche Mountain (6920m), Varaha Shikhar (7847m), Lamjung Himal (6931m) and other mountains. We’ll return to hotel in Ghorepani for breakfast and then take descending trail to Tadapani village from where we can get views of different mountain ranges.
Day 5: Tadapani to Ghandruk
3hrs of easy walk through forest of oak, rhododendron and other alpine flowers will take us to Ghandruk. Ghandruk is the large Gurung village. We can get striking views of Annapurna South, Gangapurna, Machhapuchhre, Annapurna III, Hiunchuli and other Mountains from viewpoint in Ghandruk. Homestay in Ghandruk is a pleasant experience. We will be welcomed by the locals with Khada and traditional dance will be performed in evening in our honor.
Day 6: Ghandruk to Nayapul to Pokhara (Drive)
Enjoying the final breakfast at Ghandruk, we’ll start our descending journey to reach Nayapul by hiking passing through villages, forests and scenic route with views of different mountain ranges like Annapurna South, Hiunchuli, Fishtail, etc. we’ll cross the forest of blooming rhododendron and reach Birentheti and follow river we’ll reach Nayapul where we can take vehicles back to Pokhara. Then enjoy the
Pokhara once again at the lake and Mountain Range.
Day 7: Pokhara to Kathmandu (Drive)
After having breakfast, we’ll back to the Kathmandu by bus or direct from flight.
