Ghorepani Poon Hill Trek 5 Day is one of the easiest and most demanding treks in the Annapurna region as it offers a fascinating mountain vistas of wonderful Mt. Annapurna, Dhaulagiri, Machhapuchare, Himchuli, and many other surrounding snowcapped mountains, it is also known as a mini Annapurna Circuit Trek.
The classic 5 Days Poon Hill Journey starts from the naturally blessed city at Nayapul with a scenic drive through the hills and a great view of the mountains from Pokhara, The journey leads us through the beautiful Gurung and Magar villages along with wonderful mountain scenery and ancient traditions cultural variations of rural farms and lush forest of Rhododendron trees, passing through the magnificent scenery with rainforest and gorge between the massive vegetation valley by following the significant ancients villages of Bhanthati, Tikhedunga, Uller, Ghorepani, and Ghandruk.
The short Hike to Poon Hill from Ghorepani is not to be missed, it is one of the outstanding highlights of the trek, Poon Hill itself an amazing place as it stands at an altitude of 3210 meters high above the sea level, the highest point of the journey. The sunrise view from the top of Poon Hill is breathtaking, Poon Hill is probably one of the best viewpoints in the Annapurna region to watch the sunrise over the Annapurna mountains. Ghorepani To Poon Hill is just about 45 m hikes, as soon as you arrive here, you will be rewarded by whole magnificent Himalaya ranges of Mt. Annapurna, Mt. Dhaulagiri, Mt.Machhapuchare as well as a glorious sunrise view on the top of the massive Annapurna mountain ranges.
After an early breakfast, you'll be greeted and picked up by our driver and guide from your hotel and drive to Nayapul by a private vehicle, Nayapul is a small city located at the north-west of Pokhara where the trek begins towards Tikhedunga/Ulleri. after one hour drive from Pokhara to Nayapul, we then follow the trail ascending through forests of rhododendron, magnolia, and garlands, until you reach the villages of Hile and Tikhedunga. walking through these Gurung and Thakali villages, which gives you an opportunity to learn the local culture, as well as lifestyle with the magnificent overlooking views of the mountains and green valley! Overall, today's hike is just easy and short which takes us to be reached at our camp of Tikhedunga for about 3-4 hours Stay overnight at lodge, you will be accommodated at best available lodge with good views from your room!
After having a great breakfast in Tikhedunga, you'll continue on a trek towards the most beautiful place of Ghorepani via several beautiful villages of Ulleri and Bhanthatihi. The hike today from Tikhedunga to Ghorepani is mostly climbing on stone stairs through rhododendron forests teeming with exotic birds but it is worth trek with great sceneries. The first step from your hotel to Ulleri has plenty of stone staircase and that might take45m to 1 hour to finish but from the edge of Ulleri village you will be gradually sending on the gentle climb towards Ghorepani. Upon arrival, you will be truly surprised by the breathtaking views of the magnificent mountains that surround you at Ghorepani where you'll have overnight stayed.
Early morning excursion to Poon Hill (3210m) about 40 minutes hike from your lodge at Ghorepani. Views from Poon Hill are truly spectacular, you'll see fantastic panoramic mountain views of the Annapurna, Dhaulagiri, Machhapuchare, Nilgiri, and many other, mountain ranges, the sunrise is breathtaking. you will be greatly pleased with this stunning view of the sunrise on the top of the majesty mount Annapurna and Dhaulagiri ranges. Having an excursion hike to Poon Hill for the views then we come back to the Ghorepani at the same lodge to have breakfast and ready for a couple of hours hike towards Ghorepani, the trail takes you up the hill through dense forest Deurali and then descending to Tadapani. From Tadapani, you'll be gradually walking on the smooth trail by descending to Ghandruk. a 4/6 - hour of hiking today then eventually, you'll reach the village of Ghandruk, one of the largest Gurung settlements in western Nepal. At Ghandruk, visit the Gurung Museum and Monastries if your time permits.
After having had our last breakfast in the mountain with a rewarding view of Annapurna South and Fishtail then we walk down to Nayapul (ending point of our trek) today's trail is mainly downhill: the first part of today is being the largest Gurung village of Annapurna region and it's exceptional. After breakfast, we follow the simple and pleasant trek down to Nayapul which may take 2-3 hrs, at Nayapul our taxi will be waiting for us and takes us back to Pokhara, from Nayapul we take a scenic short drive through the hills to Lake city Pokhara. In the afternoon you will have a spree time shopping and hang around in the beautiful city Pokhara, overnight at Hotel.
After an early breakfast, you'll be transferred to the tourist bus station in Pokhara for your scenic drive back to Kathmandu that will take around 7hrs by the tourist bus. Or You may opt for the flight from Pokhara to Kathmandu, the flight is available and it can be arranged at your request for your convenience. by airplane from Pkr- Ktm is just about 35 min. If you are a person who doesn't like to be traveling for 6/8 hours by bus then the flight is a great option for you. OPn you are in Kathmandu, you'll have your won time to rest and for the shopping programs. After some good rest and explorations, you are welcome to join farewell dinner with us at the best local restaurant with the traditional shows, the farewell dinner program will be organized by the company! :)!
