Ghandruk – Ghorepani – Poon Hill Trek

Duration

5 Days (Pokhara to Pokhara)

Location

Nayapul (Drive from Pokhara)

Trip Type

Best Season

March–May & September–November

Accommodation

Teahouse/Lodge

Tour Highlights

• Stunning sunrise over Annapurna and Dhaulagiri ranges from Poon Hill
• Explore traditional Gurung and Magar villages (Ghandruk, Tadapani, Ghorepani)
• Walk through rhododendron forests, waterfalls, and terraced hills
• Views of Machhapuchhre (Fishtail), Annapurna South, Hiunchuli, Dhaulagiri, and more
• Perfect short trek for beginners, families, and photographers

From

Starting Area

Itinerary Options

Day 1: Pokhara → Drive to Nayapul → Trek to Ghandruk (1,940m) – 4–5 hrs
Day 2: Trek from Ghandruk to Tadapani (2,630m) – 4–5 hrs
Day 3: Trek from Tadapani to Ghorepani (2,860m) – 5–6 hrs
Day 4: Early hike to Poon Hill (3,210m) for sunrise → Trek to Ulleri → Drive back to Pokhara – 6 hrs total
Day 5 (Optional Relax Day): Explore Pokhara or buffer day for travel/weather
Trek can also be reversed: Ghorepani → Tadapani → Ghandruk

Make an Enquiry

• Private transport: Pokhara–Nayapul and return
• All meals during trek (breakfast, lunch, dinner)
• Teahouse accommodation (twin sharing)
• Licensed English-speaking guide
• 1 porter for every 2 trekkers
• Trekking permits: ACAP & TIMS
• First aid kit and basic medical supplies
• Government taxes and service charges

Cost Includes

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Cost Excludes

• Travel insurance
• Tips for guide and porter
• Meals in Pokhara
• Personal expenses (drinks, charging, hot showers)
• Trekking gear (available for rent in Pokhara)
• Extra nights due to delays/weather

What to Bring:

• Good hiking shoes
• Warm clothes (it gets cold in Tadapani/Ghorepani)
• Rain jacket (especially in monsoon)
• Trekking poles, sunhat, sunglasses
• Headlamp, water bottle, power bank