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The best short trip near Pokhara.

Poon Hill Trek

Highlights:
Trip duration : 4 nights and 5 days.
Trip grade: Easy.
Trip start and end: at Nayapool.
Activities: Walking and trekking.
Trip-style: Lodge Trek.
The trek season: September to June.
The highest elevation: Poon Hill 3,210 meters.
Villages: Uleri and Gandruk.
Culture: Hindu and Buddhist.
Economy: Agriculture, tourisum and service in the Army.
Ethnic group: Majority of Poon Magars and Gurungs.
The Himalayan scenery: Mount South Annapurna 7,219 meters, Hiuchuli 6,444 meters, Machhapuchhare 6,993 meters, Annapurna I (8,091 meters), II, III, IV, Lamjung Himal, Dhaulagiri I (8,167 meters), II, III, IV, Tukche peak, Gurja Himal, South Nilgiri and Dhamodar Himal.
Poon Hill Poon Hill viewpoint
Sunrise views from Poon Hill Sunrise views from Poon Hill
Poom Hill Mount Dhaulagiri I (8,167 meters) views from Poon Hill
Machhapuchare Views of Mount Machhapuchhare from Tadapani.
Gandruk village Gandruk village
Poon Hill
Sunrise views from Poon Hill
Poom Hill
Machhapuchare
Gandruk village

The Ghorepani Poon Hill Trek is a classic short trek in the Annapurna region. It is an ideal trek for those with a brief holiday in Nepal.  The trek lets you see villages, paddy fields, jungles, sunrise, and panoramic views of the Annapurna range. The trek has a good lodge network and always has passionate views of the Himalayas en route.

The journey begins with a 25-minute flight from Kathmandu to Pokhara and a 45-kilometer, one-hour taxi ride to Nayapool. On the first day, we will walk for a few hours to Tikhedunga and climb the stone stairs to Ulleri village. On the second day, from Ghorepani, we see Mount Dhaulagiri I (8,167 meters), South Annapurna, and Hiuchuli.

On the third day, we head to Poon Hill (3,210 meters) early in the morning to enjoy panoramic views of the Annapurna and Dhaulagiri ranges at sunrise. It is one of the best Himalayan viewpoints in the Annapurna region. Poon Hill gets some winter snow from January to February. It is the nearest place to play with wet snow in the winter. From Poon Hill, we trek to Ghandruk Village in a day.

The Poon Hill Trek route takes us through the giant Rhododendron trees, which are colorful in spring from mid-March to May. En route, we see many birds and Langurs (grey monkeys). From Ghorepani, we walk through a dense forest of Rhododendrons and Pine trees, taking a different route to Ghandruk village. From here, we can see the Sunset over the attractive mountain of Machhapurchhare (6,993 meters).

Over the four days, we will tour the old Ghandruk village and visit the Gurung cultural museum in the morning. From Ghandruk, we will take a bus to Pokhara.

We will return to Kathmandu from Pokhara by tourist bus in five days. Before leaving Kathmandu, we will take a day tour of the cultural heritage sites.

Day to day Itineary:

We arrange the transfer from the International Airport to the Hotel and give a full trek briefing.

Includes Airport transfer and accommodation with breakfast with tea/coffee.
After breakfast, we go to the domestic airport and fly to Pokhara for 25 minutes. From here, we go to Nayapool, 45km/1hr by private van. We start our trek by following the Modi Khola to reach Birethati, where Annapurna hiking passes are checked. Leaving Birethanti, we continue our trek by following the Burundi Khola valley to reach Tikhedunga, where we have a lunch break. We climb up stone stairs through the terraced hillsides to reach Ulleri village. We see Mt. South Annapurna (7219m) en route.

Includes Pokhara flight ticket, breakfast, lunch, and dinner with tea/coffee, and accommodation at the lodge.
Leaving Ulleri, we head up to Banthati. Then, we enter the Rhododendron forest and climb stone stairs through Nangithati to reach Ghorepani. From here, we see Sunset views over Mt. Dhaulagiri, South Annapurna, and Hiuchli.

Includes Breakfast, lunch, and dinner with tea/coffee, and accommodation at the lodge.
Before breakfast, we ascent to Poon Hill viewpoint 3210m to see the spectacular Sunrise over the Dhaulagiri and Annapurna ranges. Poon Hill is one of the best viewpoints of mountain vistas. Leaving Ghorepani, we head east by following a ridge to cross elevation 3150m, where we see close views of South Annapurna, Hiuchuli, and Machhapuchhare. From here, we head down through Pine and Rhododendron forest to Banthanti. We continue to walk to Deurali, descend to the small stream, and climb up to Tadapani, where we have lunch with superb views of South Annapurna and Machhapuchhare. From Tadapani, we descend through the largest Rhododendron forest to reach Ghandruk village, the largest settlement of the Gurung ethnic.

Includes Pokhara flight ticket, breakfast, lunch, and dinner with tea/coffee, and accommodation at the lodge.
We enjoy breakfast with views of South Annapurna and Machhapuchhare. Then, we tour the old Ghandruk village and visit a cultural museum before we catch the bus to Pokhara. We arrive in Pokhara for lunch and see in the afternoon.

Includes Bus ticket, breakfast, lunch, and dinner with tea/coffee, and accommodation at the guesthouse.
Today, we travel back to Kathmandu from Pokhara by tourist bus. It takes about 6-7 hours.

Includes Tourist bus ticket, breakfast, lunch, and dinner with tea/coffee, and accommodation at the Hotel.
Our company representative will help you to transfer to the International Airport in time for the flight back home.

Includes: Airport transfer.
The itinerary can be changed for an exciting side trip while on the trek. Do you have any inquiries about Ghorepani - Poon Hill Trek? How can it be customized to your needs? DM us.

Cost & Date:

The following costs and dates are per person for online booking. If the trek departure dates do not match your needs, please DM us, and we will happily customize your trip on the date that you need.

If you are in a group (2 to 15 people), we offer a discount on the package.

Fixed departure dates:
Trip Date Trip Name Price Space Left Status -
14 Feb 2026 Poon Hill Trek $600 per person 15 Open
21 Feb 2026 Poon Hill Trek $600 per person 15 Open
28 Feb 2026 Poon Hill Trek $600 per person 15 Open
7 Mar 2026 Poon Hill Trek $600 per person 15 Open
14 Mar 2026 Poon Hill Trek $600 per person 15 Open
21 Mar 2026 Poon Hill Trek $600 per person 15 Open
28 Mar 2026 Poon Hill Trek $600 per person 15 Open
4 Apr 2026 Poon Hill Trek $600 per person 15 Open
11 Apr 2026 Poon Hill Trek $600 per person 15 Open
18 Apr 2026 Poon Hill Trek $600 per person 15 Open
25 Apr 2026 Poon Hill Trek $600 per person 15 Open
2 May 2026 Poon Hill Trek $600 per person 15 Open
9 May 2026 Poon Hill Trek $600 per person 15 Open
16 May 2026 Poon Hill Trek $600 per person 15 Open
23 May 2026 Poon Hill Trek $600 per person 15 Open
30 May 2026 Poon Hill Trek $600 per person 15 Open
6 Jun 2026 Poon Hill Trek $600 per person 15 Open
19 Sep 2026 Poon Hill Trek $600 per person 15 Open
26 Sep 2026 Poon Hill Trek $600 per person 15 Open
3 Oct 2026 Poon Hill Trek $600 per person 15 Open
10 Oct 2026 Poon Hill Trek $600 per person 15 Open
17 Oct 2026 Poon Hill Trek $600 per person 15 Open
24 Oct 2026 Poon Hill Trek $600 per person 15 Open
31 Oct 2026 Poon Hill Trek $600 per person 15 Open
7 Nov 2026 Poon Hill Trek $600 per person 15 Open
14 Nov 2026 Poon Hill Trek $600 per person 15 Open
21 Nov 2026 Poon Hill Trek $600 per person 15 Open
28 Nov 2026 Poon Hill Trek $600 per person 15 Open
5 Dec 2026 Poon Hill Trek $600 per person 15 Open
12 Dec 2026 Poon Hill Trek $600 per person 15 Open
19 Dec 2026 Poon Hill Trek $600 per person 15 Open
26 Dec 2026 Poon Hill Trek $600 per person 15 Open
4 Jan 2027 Poon Hill Trek $600 per person 15 Open
11 Jan 2027 Poon Hill Trek $600 per person 15 Open
18 Jan 2027 Poon Hill Trek $600 per person 15 Open
25 Jan 2027 Poon Hill Trek $600 per person 15 Open
1 Feb 2027 Poon Hill Trek $600 per person 15 Open
8 Feb 2027 Poon Hill Trek $600 per person 15 Open
15 Feb 2027 Poon Hill Trek $600 per person 15 Open
22 Feb 2027 Poon Hill Trek $600 per person 15 Open
1 Mar 2027 Poon Hill Trek $600 per person 15 Open
8 Mar 2027 Poon Hill Trek $600 per person 15 Open
15 Mar 2027 Poon Hill Trek $600 per person 15 Open
22 Mar 2027 Poon Hill Trek $600 per person 15 Open
29 Mar 2027 Poon Hill Trek $600 per person 15 Open
5 Apr 2027 Poon Hill Trek $600 per person 15 Open
12 Apr 2027 Poon Hill Trek $600 per person 15 Open
19 Apr 2027 Poon Hill Trek $600 per person 15 Open
26 Apr 2027 Poon Hill Trek $600 per person 15 Open
3 May 2027 Poon Hill Trek $600 per person 15 Open
10 May 2027 Poon Hill Trek $600 per person 15 Open
17 May 2027 Poon Hill Trek $600 per person 15 Open
24 May 2027 Poon Hill Trek $600 per person 15 Open
31 May 2027 Poon Hill Trek $600 per person 15 Open
7 Jun 2027 Poon Hill Trek $600 per person 15 Open
20 Sep 2027 Poon Hill Trek $600 per person 15 Open
27 Sep 2027 Poon Hill Trek $600 per person 15 Open
4 Oct 2027 Poon Hill Trek $600 per person 15 Open
11 Oct 2027 Poon Hill Trek $600 per person 15 Open
18 Oct 2027 Poon Hill Trek $600 per person 15 Open
25 Oct 2027 Poon Hill Trek $600 per person 15 Open
1 Nov 2027 Poon Hill Trek $600 per person 15 Open
8 Nov 2027 Poon Hill Trek $600 per person 15 Open
15 Nov 2027 Poon Hill Trek $600 per person 15 Open
22 Nov 2027 Poon Hill Trek $600 per person 15 Open
29 Nov 2027 Poon Hill Trek $600 per person 15 Open
6 Dec 2027 Poon Hill Trek $600 per person 15 Open
13 Dec 2027 Poon Hill Trek $600 per person 15 Open
20 Dec 2027 Poon Hill Trek $600 per person 15 Open
27 Dec 2027 Poon Hill Trek $600 per person 15 Open
Cost includes:
  • International & domestic Airport pick up and departure.
  • Two nights accommodation (standard twin bedroom with breakfast) at Hotel in Kathmandu.
  • Annapurna hiking passes.
  • Kathmandu to Pokhara flight ticket for clients and guide.
  • Meals for clients: 5 breakfasts, 5 lunches and 4 dinners with tea/coffee.
  • Normal room with twin beds and sharing bathroom at lodge.
  • Ghandruk to Pokhara bus tickets for clients, guide and porters.
  • One night accommodation in Lakeside (tourist center)/Pokhara.
  • Nepali trekking staffs: an experienced guide and porters.
  • Meals and salary for guide and porters.
  • Insurance of guide and porters.
  • Pokhara to Kathmandu tourist bus tickets for clients, guide and porters.
Cost does not include:
  • Lunch and dinner in Kathmandu.
  • Personal trekking equipment of clients.
  • Down jackets and sleeping bags for clients.
  • Mineral.bottled water, boiled water, coke, Fanta, sprite, fresh or can juice, biscuit, sprite, beer, and whiskey.
  • Personal Insurance of clients (medical treatment and emergency Helicopter rescue evacuation covered).
  • Personal expences such as hot showers, lundary service, donation, museum entry fee, Internet, and Phone calls.
  • Tips for guide and porters.
  • Sightseeing in Kathmandu, Bhaktapur and Patan.
  • International flight tickets and Nepal Tourist Visa.

More info for extra cost:

Please read the cost carefully, including and not including the above. All meals are included with tea/coffee during the trek. We do not include drinking water; you can buy it at the lodge for $1-2 per liter. You can take water-purifying tablets or Seripen for a cheaper solution. Wi-Fi, battery charge, and hot showers are omitted. Wi-Fi is $2 per card. The battery charge is $1 to $2 per hour per device (you can take a power bank for a cheaper solution). The gas shower costs USD2 to 3 per head.

We ensure that our trekking staff are well-equipped and provided with warm clothing. We do our best for your safety, but we suggest you buy comprehensive travel insurance that can cover flight cancellation, medical treatment, and Helicopter rescue emergency evacuation if needed.

Inquiry

    List of trekking gears:
    • Comfortable hiking boot. Three pairs of socks. Sandals.
    • A down jacket, fleece jacket, three T-shirts, two trekking trousers, two drip-dry T-shirts, one long underwear, a woolen/fleece hat and trouser, Sunglass, lip balm, Sun screem (50+), Sun hat, a light scarf, soap/shampoo and trekking towel etc.
    • Sleeping bag.
    • Water purifier tablets, 1 liter water bottle, hiking poles, medical kit and tourch light with spare batteries.
    • A few interesting books and a pack of cards.
    • Plastic bag for waste and toiltet papers.
    • A padlock.
    • A day bag (35 liters).
    • Rucksack or duffel bag large enough (65 liters) size.

    Note: We offer down jackets and sleeping bags for rental. The rental fee is $ 1.50 per sleeping bag and down jacket per day.

    The following are the reasons for trip booking with us.
    • We are registered with the Department of Nepal Tourism and have the authority to operate trek and climb in the Himalayas of Nepal. We are the taxpayers of the Nepal Government. We are a healthy and up-to-date local trekking agency based in Kathmandu.
    • You can book the trip with a minimal advance and pay the balance of the trip amount upon arrival in Kathmandu.

      Pay method:

      Please read the terms and conditions carefully before booking a package trip. Once you agree with the terms and conditions, payment is an unavoidable part of the agreement. The following are different methods of trip booking advance payments for your convince.

      1) American Dollar Account:

      Name of the Bank:- Everest Bank Limited, Thamel Branch.
      Name of Account Holder:- High Camp Trekking Pvt. Ltd.
      Account No:- 03500105200138
      Swift Code No:- EVBLNPKA.

      2) If you would like to transfer the deposit by Western Union, MoneyGram, or IME, you can use the name of our company owner/manager, Norsang Lama.

      Note: Please pay any amount charged to you by the Bank, Western Union, MoneyGram, or IME for transferring the booking advance to us in cash.
    • Once you book the trip with us, trip departure is guaranteed. If you want to postpone the trip departure date, you do not need to pay an extra fee. We will never let you down after we receive payment. We do hard work for every single dollar.
    • We organize group joining basis trips. Our package is at all-inclusive prices (no hidden cost). We customize the trip itinerary based on your enjoyable side trip, holiday length, and activities as you need. Let us know about your holiday length.
    • Our experienced, trained, and professional guide takes good care of the clients. Our guide always remembers your questions about plants, people, animals, and the mountains. You can feel the difference between having a great trekking guide through our agency.
    • We respond to every email/inquiry in less than 24 hours. You can also call us anytime at +977-9841876395 (our 24-hour support team).

    Note: The names of other agencies are more similar to ours. Please remember that we are known as High Camp Trekking.

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