Ghorepani Poonhill trekking 2024/2025 offers a variety of attractions from the scenic beauty, lush forest with rare birds, spectacular mountain scenery, beautiful Gurung villages, etc. Although it is a short trekking trail it is a famous trail in Nepal. If you are planning to go for trekking but you don’t have enough days off, GhorepaniPoonhill trekking is the best for you it is short short hike in Himalayas.
The beautiful city of Pokhara is a 6 to 7 hours' drive from Kathmandu. We put up at a stunning lake house and the next morning we took a car/bus or jeep ride to Nayapul. Our trekking starts from Nayapul where we pass through beautiful forests, villages, river banks and streams till we reach Tikhedunga. When we took an ascent to Ghorepani it takes us through majestic colorful orchards and magnificent mountain views. The next morning the climb to the top of Poonhill 3210m is the acme of the trail as we get to witness a superb and magnificent sunrise and panoramic view of the snow-capped mountains. The trail towards Tadapani offers a scenic landscape that passes through a rhododendron forest. The background is adorned by pacific views of snow-capped giants like Fish tail, Gangapurna, Annapurna south, etc. throughout the walk. Chhomrong is the next stop, a beautiful village in Annapurna. The following day is a resting day with a stroll to a Hot Spring. We drive back to Pokhara from Nayapul after a day’s walk through forests and riverbanks.
ITINERARY
Day 1: Advent in Kathmandu
On arrival at Kathmandu,Nepal Planet treks team member will come to pick you up at the Tribhuwan International Airport. A private vehicle is arranged for a drop to the hotel. You can take a rest or meet us at our office to inquire about the details of the trek. Bed and Breakfast at the hotel.
Day 2: Kathmandu to Pokhara
We drive to Pokhara to Kathmandu after breakfast which is 200 km from Kathmandu. Lunch is in between this 6-hour bus ride. You can choose to fly to Pokhara which takes about 30 min and then explore the place which is famous for its scenic beauty and lakeside stopover.
Day 3: From Pokhara to Nayapul to Ulleri
It is an hour drive to Nayapul from Pokhara and our trek begins from here. A short walk by the banks of the Modi river and we reach Berethani. There are plenty of tea houses on the way and after crossing a village we climb Hille and then to Tikhedhunga. It is a little bit of a challenge to ascent up Ulleri, a large Magar village. Stay for the night at Ulleri.
Day 4: Ulleri to Ghorepani
There is a little bit of uphill climb from Ulleri as we pass through oak and rhododendron forests to reach Banthanti. After a few hours we reach Ghorepani which is famous for Poonhill hike where you can gaze at the splendid sunrise and captivating view of the mountain ranges. Stay for the night at Ghorepani.
Day 5: From Ghorepani to Poon Hill to Tadapani
A short hike to Poonhill and you will get the best viewpoint in the trail. It is a paradise for ph