From Pokhara: 5-Day Ghorepani Poon Hill & Ghandruk Village Trek
Description
5 Days Ghorepani Poonhill Ghandruk Trek Step into Nepal’s most scenic short trek! Wander through lush forests, cross sparkling streams, climb to colorful mountain villages, and greet the sunrise over Annapurna & Dhaulagiri from the famous Poon Hill (3,210m). End your journey in the traditional Gurung village of Ghandruk, with its stone houses and warm hospitality. ️ Itinerary at a Glance Day 1: Drive Pokhara → Nayapul (1,070m), trek to Tikhedhunga (1,540m) – ⏱️ 4/5 hrs Day 2: Trek through rhododendron forests to Ghorepani (2,874m) – ⏱️ 6/7 hrs Day 3: Sunrise at Poon Hill (3,210m), trek to Tadapani (2,630m) – ⏱️ 5/6 hrs Day 4: Easy walk to Ghandruk (1,940m), explore Gurung culture – ⏱️ 3/4 hrs Day 5: ⛰️ Trek to Nayapul, drive back to Pokhara – ⏱️ 4/5 hrs ✨ Highlights: Panoramic Himalayan sunrise • Gurung hospitality • Rhododendron forests • Waterfalls & terraces • Short yet unforgettable adventure!
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Itinerary
Starting at about 8 am from Pokhara (the main closest town to the Annapurna Himalaya range), we drive about 2 hours by car/jeep to Nayapool to begin the Ghorepani Poon Hill trek. We have lunch break at Sudame or Ramghai and we continue hiking to Ulleri (2100m), First 3 hours will be regular easy walk and then steep walk up to Ulleri uphill starts soon from Tikhedunga. It is said to have 3000 stone steps. Overnight stay in lodge. Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner.
It is a bit challenging hike up as on first day; then we walk lush forest of rhododendron, oak and bamboo forests. We go to sleep early as the next day we climb up to Poon Hill summit. Overnight stay in lodge. Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner.
Before dawn we get out of our cozy sleeping bags piled high with blankets, dressed up and walk up about 45 minute climb to the top of Poon Hill (3210m) for sunrise view. This is the view that the entire Ghorepani Poon Hill trek is based upon, and it’s worth every step to get there. We hike back down and take breakfast at the lodge, set off to Tadapani. Overnight stay in lodge at Tadapani. Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner.
We walk along a shaded forest trail, followed by terraced fields of maize and potatoes to Ghandruk. From here we have fantastic views of Annapurna South, Hiunchuli and Machhapuchhare. It is a major settlement of the Gurung, an ethnic group of Nepal. It is a very famous Gurung village with terraces and offers excellent mountain views. After arriving, it is possible to take a short walk to explore the village, visiting a cultural museum and monastery. Overnight stay in lodge in Ghandruk. Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner.
Walk down hill from Ghandruk to Syauli Bazaar then flat pleasing walk to Nayapul and drive back civilization in Pokhara. Rest and relax after 5 days hiking. Meals Included: Breakfast and Lunch
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Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(22)
This is our first time in Nepal, and usually we prefer hiking on our own. So in the first moment we were not pleased to read about the new nepalese 'guide is mandatory' policy. But now after doing the poon hill trek with Linkage Tours and our guide Bidur, we think different: It was such a pleasure: Bidur gave us so much information about nepalese living and culture, always organised the best lodges and teahouses and took care for us in such a nice way- so we are full of amazing impressions. Thank you to Praktik from linkage tours and especially to our guide Bidur- we had a really good time! PS: What we learned: Slowly slowly is the best way to reach the top- and 'nepali flat' is not flat at all 😊
It's fantastic to hear about your transformative experience with Linkage Tours and Travels on the Poon Hill trek! Bidur's guidance and insights into Nepalese culture evidently enriched your journey, offering you amazing impressions and a deeper understanding of the region. The careful organization of lodges and the genuine care Bidur provided made a significant difference. "Slowly, slowly" indeed often leads to the best views, and the concept of "Nepali flat" takes on a whole new meaning, doesn't it? Thank you for sharing your wonderful experience and for embracing the journey in such a positive light!
Best Trek of Nepal.. Highly Recommended... Guide was nice.. Helpful and Knowledgeable... Thanks Linkage Team
Thank you for your high recommendation! We're delighted to hear that you had the best trek of Nepal with us and that our guide was nice, helpful, and knowledgeable. Your satisfaction is our ultimate goal, and we appreciate your kind words. The Linkage Team is here to assist you with all your future trekking and travel adventures. Thank you for choosing us, and we look forward to serving you again!
The View are amazing... Really close up with Mountains.. Highly appreciated Staff... Thanks Linkage Team
We're thrilled to hear that you had an amazing experience with breathtaking views of the mountains during your trip. Your appreciation for our highly dedicated staff is truly heartwarming. Thank you for choosing Linkage Tours and Travel, and we're here to assist you with more memorable journeys and close-up mountain experiences in the future. Your satisfaction means the world to us!
The hike was a unique experience. Bidur, my trekking guide, took really good care of me and knew his way around. It was really a lot of fun!
It's wonderful to hear that your hike was a unique and enjoyable experience, thanks to the guidance of Bidur, your trekking guide. Taking good care of travelers and knowing the way around is essential for a memorable adventure, and it sounds like Bidur did an excellent job in making your hike a lot of fun. If you ever plan more adventures in the future or need assistance with anything else, please don't hesitate to reach out. We're here to make your journeys memorable!
We recently went on a 5-day trek to poon hill with Linkage Travels which we can highly recommend! Our guide Rajesh was very attentive to us and our needs, knew a lot about the area and made us feel safe the whole trek through. On top of that, we had the lovely porter Harry, who spread positive energy with his big smile and warmth at all times. The accommodation was good (although a bit cold - we brought extra rental jackets), the food was nice and the all-inclusive price unbeatable. Thanks a lot to the whole team!
Thank You Miss. Esther for Your Trust and support towards linkage Team.
I love this trek. I really enjoy this trek. Thank you linkage tours and travel for amazing hospitality❤️🏔
Thanks a lot, For supporting us.
We did ghorepani poonhill trek... Guide was really perfect and precious suggestions by linkage also unexplainable... Thanks Entire team of linkage team.. appreciated
One of the famous trek from pokhara... I compared price and everything.. but I found the well organised trek in reasonable price... and I choose it... similarly expectations meet my reality... Highly Recommended for Trekkers in Nepal
I absolutely loved my trek with Bidur. I originally booked a three day trek to Poon Hill with my friend but extended it to six days because I was having such a great time. Bidur was very knowledgeable and reassuring to have alongside us the whole time. Very respectful and attentive - I couldn't have asked for a better guide. He always made sure we were happy and well fed and he was great company too - it wouldn't have been the same without him! The trek itself was one of the best things I've ever done - the views are indescribable and the trekking was very therapeutic - a phenomenal experience! It was easy to organise the trek through Linkage and was good value. Everything went to plan and I would highly recommend to anyone out there looking to trek in Nepal.
Best trip ever. I love the tour package which was on reasonable price. The treaking guide was so caring and humble. Thankyou soo much LINKAGE TOURS & TRAVELS.
