Nobel Holidays and Nepal’s most popular short trek, the Ghorepani Poon Hill trek. Known for its incredible and breathtaking sunrise views from a top Poon Hill 3,210m/10,532ft, this amazing short trek in Nepal is bound to give you value for money! Ideal for families with children, couples and groups the Poon Hill trek can be done most of the year, although not recommended during the monsoon season (June-August).
Arriving in Nepal, Nobel Holidays team will be awaiting you at the airport’s exit. After a short drive to your hotel and meeting the team, we give you some time to get used your new surroundings. In the evening Nobel Holidays invites you to a welcome dinner in a traditional Nepalese restaurant. During dinner we go over the itinerary and make sure you are ready for the Ghorepani Poon Hill trek!
The next day we pack up and head for Pokhara city via tourist bus. It’ll take about 5 to 6 hours via tourist bus, with incredible views of the Nepalese hillside, and the Trishuli River. Nobel Holidays can arrange a flight ticket, taking you from Kathmandu to Pokhara in just 35 minutes. This is not included in the itinerary and will result in additional cost. However you do save a lot of traveling time, allowing you to enjoy more of Pokhara before the trek to Poon Hill starts Pokhara is just amazing! Known as one of the, and if not the most beautiful city in Nepal. Pokhara is located just at the banks of Phewa Lake and below the overlooking Fishtail Mountain. Here activities such as boating, sightseeing, paragliding, rafting, zip lining and even bungee jumping can be done and booked. But before all of that it’s time to continue the Ghorepani Poon Hill trek.
A short drive from Pokhara takes us straight to Nayapul. Literally translated to Newbridge, this small town is the starting point of the Ghorepnai Poon Hill trek. It is also where a permits check will be held. No need to worry as Nobel Holidays includes all permits within this package, allowing you to focus only on your vacation in Nepal! After a final check of our gear we head out to our first mountain village Tikhedhunga (1,570m/5,151ft). While this day might go easy the next is probably the hardest of this incredible short trek. On our second day of trekking to Poon Hill (3,210m/10,532ft), we’ll need to climb up to Ghorepani (2,840m/9,318ft). The trail is a non-stop of stone steps leading up and up. The reward is absolutely there, as you head up hire the entire valley opens up below you with incredible views. At the late afternoon we’ll reach the village of Ghorepani. We don’t stay up to late as the next morning we head out while it’s still dark in the early hours. Our target, Poon Hill, and the sunrise! It’s a short hike from Ghorepani to Poon Hill and with our head torches ready it won’t take time before reaching the view point.
As the sun rises a golden shine of warm light reveals the Annapurna Himalayas to the north. On your left hand side you’ll see another of one of the world’s highest mountains, Mt Dhaulagiri! The views are breathtaking, and the main highlight of the Ghorepani Poon Hill trek. We make our way back down to Ghorepani for breakfast and head for Tadapani (2,520m/8,268ft). The next day we follow the trail further east to Ghandruk (1,980m/6,496ft), one of the biggest Gurung settlements of the region. Here the locals have made a museum to show visitors all about their unique culture and traditions. We conclude the trek the next day by heading down straight back to Nayapul from where we drive back to Pokhara. As mentioned before there are a lot of activities available in Pokhara and us at Nobel Holidays are more than happy to organize any of these.
To book any additional activities in Pokhara, you’ll need at least one extra day here, so do ask with one of our representatives to organize this and make your Ghorepani Poon Hill trek just a bit longer with double the adventure!
We drive back, or if you opt for flight fly back to Kathmandu. Tomorrow we drive you back to the airport for your ongoing departure. Incredible views, a short trek, and one of the most breathtaking Himalayan sunrises is what you can expect from this amazing 9 days Ghorepani Poon Hill trek! Book today with Nobel Holidays for this adventure in Nepal.
Worldwide known as photographer’s paradise, Poon Hill (3,210m/10,532ft) is one of the best places for Himalayan views and reachable in just two days of trekking. Located just north-west of the hillside village Ghorepani (2,840m/9,318ft) it is accessible via a trail leading up the hill. Views from Poon Hill are legendary and picturesque! You’ll be able to see clear views of the Southern Annapurna Himalayan Range, Mt Dhaulagiri, Mt Hiunchuli, and Mt Machhapuchhare. With two peaks listed in the top ten highest you can imagine the scenery! While it is more famous for its sunrises, a sunset view can also be viewed from here.
As the largest Gurung settlement, Ghandruk (1,980m/6,496ft) is filled with life. The locals opened up a local museum exhibiting their unique Gurung culture and traditions. Besides this, the views of the valley are just top notch from Ghandruk. It is also visited as part of the famous Annapurna Base Camp trek, another trek in the region leading further north to the southern Annapurna Base Camp. Ghandruk is also the last top during the Ghorepani Poon Hill trek before heading back to Pokhara.
Pokhara city is just amazing, besides all the activities available here, it is also one of Nepal’s cleanest cities. Home of the World Peace Shanti Stupa, one of two Stupas in Nepal, and located just at the banks of Phewa Lake. Pokhara is one of the best cities in Nepal to visit. From rafting to bungee jumping there are many things and activities to do here. Or just relax at the lake and enjoy one of the lakeside restaurants, it’s the perfect place to end any type of trek!
Scenic drive to Pokhara and back to Kathmandu
Visit Pokhara and see Phewa Lake
Enjoy a stunning sunrise view from Poon Hill
A short trek through beautiful rhododendron and pine forests
Incredible views of the Annapurna Massif, Mt Dhaulagiri, and the Fishtail Mountain
Visit Ghandruk mountain village and the Gurung museum
• Upon your arrival our team member will be there to receive you • Transfer to your hotel in Kathmandu and check in • Meet and greet with your guide • Trek preparation and safety briefing • Evening welcome dinner with a live culture show • Overnight stay at your hotel Traveler’s note: Did you know that Thamel is also known as backpacker’s paradise? Here you’ll be able to find all types trekking equipment shops, restaurants and charming boutique shops. At the evening we go over the itinerary and discus your trek to Poon Hill in detail.
• Hotel breakfast + check out • Drive to Pokhara (4-5 hrs.) • Hotel check in • Rest of the day is free at leisure • Overnight stay at you hotel Traveler’s note: Did you know that by choosing to fly to Pokhara you can reach there in just 35 minutes! This will give you more time to enjoy the amazing city and its lakeside! Do contact our Nobel holidays’ rep, to book your flight ticket, instead of driving!
• Breakfast and check out • Drive to Nayapul • TIMS check and final gear check at Nayapul • Follow the trail towards Birethanti • Slowly ascend further to Tikhedhungga • Dinner and stay overnight at the guesthouse Traveler’s note: Did you know that today’s trek is quite short and the best way to get you used to the Himalayan trails. We do recommend to take an early rest as the next day we’ll need to head up to Ghorepani!
• Breakfast and check out • Start by climbing the stone steps up to Ulleri • Continue through the Rhododendron forest trail • Head on a bit further towards Ghorepani • Dinner and overnight stay at the guesthouse Traveler’s note: Did you know that although today is the most strenuous the views while trekking up to Ghorepani are amazing! The trail consists for the larger part of stone steps making it going upwards easier and safer!
• Wake up around 4am • Start to hike up to Poon Hill • See an incredible sunrise view over the Annapurna Himalayas • Hike back to Ghorepani • Breakfast and check out • Descend to the east and follow the trail to Tadapani • Continue on up and down wards going trails • Reach at Tadapani • Dinner and overnight stay at the guesthouse Traveler’s note: Did you know that in order to catch the sunrise we need to get up and leave early. Breakfast we will take later back at Ghorepani. From Poon Hill you’ll get to see some of the highest mountains in the world including Mt Dhaulagiri, and Mt Annapurna I.
• Breakfast and check out • Follow the trail south east to Ghandruk • Guesthouse check in • Explore around Ghandruk • Dinner and overnight stay at the guesthouse Traveler’s note: Did you know that Ghandruk is the largest Gurung settlement, and has its own local Gurung Museum. It’s also the last mountain village where we’ll overnight during the Ghorepani Poon Hill trek.
• Breakfast and check out • Head south towards Kimche • Follow the Modi Khola River downstream up until Nayapul • Drive back to Pokhara city • Hotel check in • Enjoy the rest of the day at leisure • Overnight stay at the hotel Traveler’s note: Did you know that Nobel Holidays can book additional activities for you to enjoy, such as paragliding, boating or rafting. Do note that additional costs will occur and you’ll need to plan at least one extra day in Pokhara making the Ghorepani Poon Hill trek from 9 to 10 days.
• Hotel breakfast + check out • Drive back to Kathmandu • Enjoy lunch on the way at one of the river side restaurants • Arrival back at Kathmandu • Hotel check in • Trek review • Rest of the day free at leisure • Overnight stay at the hotel Traveler’s note: Did you that you can also choose to fly back to Kathmandu, at additional cost. This will shorten your travel time to just 35 min and allows you to spend more time back at Kathmandu!
• Hotel breakfast + check out • Our team member will transfer you back to the international airport about 3hrs before your departure • Nobel Holidays wishes you a safe journey and hopes that you enjoyed our 9 days Ghorepani Poon Hill trek
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