Ghorepani Poon Hill Trek is the short and best trekking in Nepal. The easy Nepal trekking can be done as 2 days Ghorepani Poon Hill Tour to 6 Days Trekking to Poon Hill. The major attractions of the Poon Hill Trek are to explore the vibrant local villages and to collect the best views of mountains. The mountain ranges during Poon Hill Trek are Dhaulagiri and Annapurna ranges. The stunning sunrise view from Poon Hill in the Himalayas is the main attraction of the trekking. The maximum elevation of the trek is 3210 meters above the sea level.
Ghorepani Poon Hill Best Seasons
The best season for the Poon Hill trekking are the months of March, April, May and September, October and November. Although December is also the best month to do Poon Hill Trip. Ghorepani trekking can be done round the year. The months of January, February are also suitable for the trek. The trekking to Poon Hill is also good in the time of June, July and August. The permits needed for Ghorepani Poon Hill Trek are Annapurna Conservation Area Permit and Trekkers Information Management System Card.
The total permit cost of Ghorepani Poon Hill tour is US$ 40 per person through a government registered trekking company. The permits for the trek can be issued in Kathmandu and Pokhara at Tourism board and TAAN office respectively. The documents needed to issue the permits for Poon Hill are the valid details of the password and three copies of recently clicked photos.
There are good facilities for the food and accommodation on the Ghorepani Poon Hill Trek route. There are good teahouses/lodges along the way with the good facilities of food and accommodation. Electricity is available on the route. Good WIFI and hot showers are available on the trekking. The local people living on Ghorepani Poon Hill route are Poon, Magar and Gurung people.
And Ghandruk village is the main attractions of Gurung people who have preserved their culture and tradition so well. The Ghorepani trek can be extended with natural hot spring of Jhinu Danda. The natural hot spring bath is a relaxing one and can heal the different disease as well.
Now, let’s talk about the different itineraries of Ghorepani Poon Hill Trek. To make easier to make you decision to book Ghorepani Poon Hill Trek; we have given five different Ghorepani Poon Hill trekking itineraries or the Poon Hill trek options.
The five Ghorepani Poon Hill trek options includes; Ghorepani Poon Hill Trek 2 Days, Ghorepani Poon Hill Trek 3 Days, Ghorepani Poon Hill Trek 4 Days, Ghorepani Poon Hill Trek 5 Days and Ghorepani Poon Hill Trek 6 Days. The short details of five itineraries of Ghorepani are as following;
Ghorepani Poon Hill 2 Days Itinerary
- Day 01: Drive to Ulleri (3 hours’ drive) and trek to Ghorepani (4/5 hours trekking/ 2860m.).
- Day 02: Hike to Poon Hill (1 hour/3210m.) and trek back to Ulleri (4/5 hours trekking) and drive back to Pokhara (3 hours’ drive)
Poon Hill Trek 3 Days Itinerary
- Day 01: Drive to Nayapul (2 hours’ drive) and trek to Ulleri (4/5 hours trekking/1940m.)
- Day 02: Trek to Ghorepani (4/5 hours trekking/ 2860m.)
- Day 03: Hike to Poon Hill (1 hour/3210m.) and trek back to Ulleri (4/5 hours trekking) and drive back to Pokhara (3 hours’ drive
Poon Hill Trek 4 Days Itinerary
- Day 01: Drive to Nayapul (2 hours’ drive) and trek to Ulleri (4/5 hours trekking/1940m.)
- Day 02: Trek to Ghorepani (4/5 hours trekking/ 2860m.)
- Day 03: Hike to Poon Hill (1 hour/3210m.) and trek back to Ghandruk (6/7 hours trekking/1940m.).
- Day 04: Trek back to Nayapul (3/4 hours trekking) and drive to Pokhara (2 hours drive)
Ghorepani Poon Hill Trekking 5 Days Itinerary
- Day 01: Drive to Nayapul (2 hours’ drive) and trek to Ulleri (4/5 hours trekking/1940m.)
- Day 02: Trek to Ghorepani (4/5 hours trekking/ 2860m.)
- Day 03: Hike to Poon Hill (1 hour/3210m.) and trek Tadapani (4/5/2640m. hours trekking)
- Day 04: Trek to Ghandruk (3/4 hours trekking/1940m.).
- Day 05: Trek back to Nayapul (3/4 hours trekking) and drive to Pokhara (2 hours’ drive)
Ghorepani Poon Hill 6 Days Itinerary
- Day 01: Drive to Nayapul (2 hours’ drive) and trek to Ulleri (4/5 hours trekking/1940m.)
- Day 02: Trek to Ghorepani (4/5 hours trekking/ 2860m.)
- Day 03: Hike to Poon Hill (1 hour/3210m.) and trek to Chuile (5/6 hours trekking)
- Day 04: Trek to Jhinu Danda (6/7 hours trekking/1500m.).
- Day 05: Trek to Ghandruk (5/6 hours trekking/1940m.)
- Day 05: Trek back to Nayapul (3/4 hours trekking) and drive to Pokhara (2 hours’ drive)
Ghorepani Poon Hill Trip Cost/Price Details
The cost for the Poon Hill Trek is difference in regards of nationalities and the group sizes. The price for the trip is in between of US$ 250 to US$ 550 per person. To make the Ghorepani Poon Hill trek cost clear we have given the cost difference for the foreigners, Nepali and Indian citizens of Ghorepani trek.
- Ghorepani Poon Trek cost for foreigners- US$ 250 to US$ 550 per person for the package trekking to Poon Hill.
- Ghorepani Poon Hill Trek price for Indian citizens- INR 20000 to INR 30000 per person for the trek.
- Ghorepani Poon Hill price for Nepali- NPR 20000 to NPR 30000 per person for the trip.
The above given cost of Ghorepani Poon Hill is approximate charges for the trekking. Although it is hugely depended on the group size of the trekkers and the number of the trekking days to Poon Hill.
To make the Ghorepani Poon Hill Blog complete; we have collected some of the “Frequently Asked Questions of Ghorepani Poon Hill” and have answered them accordingly;
How long is Ghorepani Poon Hill Tour or Poon Hill Trek?
- The Ghorepani Poon Hill Trek or Poon Hill Trek is 2 days to 6 days long trekking in Annapurna. Depending upon the trekkers choice this trip can be done as a 2 days trekking or 6 days long trekking in Ghorepani-Ghandruk route.
How hard is Poon Hill Trek?
- Poon Hill Trek is considered as the easiest trekking in Nepal. Still you need to able to trek four to six hours trekking every day in the Himalayan trekking route.
Can you see Everest from Poon Hill?
- No, Everest can not be seen from Poon Hill. The mountain range that can be seen from Poon Hill are Annapurna and Dhaulagiri mountain ranges.
How far is Poon Hill from Pokhara?
- Poon Hill is 2 days trekking away from Pokhara.
We hope this Ghorepani Poon Hill Blog has solved your all questions about the Poon Hill Trek. Still if you have more questions then contact Mr. Badri at +977 98510 13 196 directly.
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