Annapurna Panorama Trek

Key Information
  • Duration8 Days
  • DestinationNepal
  • Difficulty Level Easy
  • Max Altitude 3210m
  • Starts/Ends Pokhara - Pokhara
  • Best Season September - November and March - May

Trip Highlights

  • A short beginner-friendly trekking package in Nepal
  • Perfect adventure holiday to do with your friends and family
  • Well-made trail through lovely traditional villages and lush rhododendron forests
  • Come across beautiful waterfalls, rivers, streams, and suspension bridges
  • Get to witness the life of the locals and their unique cultural heritage
  • Enjoy the warm hospitality of the mountain people
  • Explore the famous Ghorepani and Ghandruk villages
  • Witness a gorgeous sunrise from Poon Hill, along with a stunning mountain panorama
  • Spend two nights in Pokhara, enjoying the tranquility of the Phewa Lake

Trip Overview

Ghorepani Poon hill trek is a perfect short adventure holiday in Nepal. It is a 9 days trekking program that is doable for all ages of trekkers, and previous trekking experience is not needed. The Ghorepani Poon hill trail is not difficult. Anyone with good health can do this trek. The trekking route has a slow pace and offers breaks in beautiful villages.

The Ghorepani Poon hill trek is also known as the Annapurna panorama trek and Poon hill trek. This trek explores the Annapurna Himalayan range. The Ghorepani Poon hill trek route is inside the Annapurna Conservation Area, home to hundreds of flora and fauna. You will follow a well-made route via lush rhododendron, pine, and bamboo forests to reach the Poon hill viewpoint.

If you wish to make the Poon hill trek more adventurous, extend the trek to Annapurna Base Camp.

Traditional Nepali villages and stunning western Himalayan Mountains of Nepal

The best thing about the Ghorepani Poon hill trekking is you will get to experience a lot on this short trek. The trekking route is resided by communities like Brahmin, Chhetri, Gurung, Magar, Newar, etc.

All of these communities practice very different traditions and culture. The Poon hill trek offers an insight into their daily life and cultural heritage. You will first-hand experience the mountain lifestyle.

Likewise, without doing a long and difficult trek, you can witness breathtaking mountain panoramas on the Ghorepani Poon hill trek. Mountains like Annapurna (8,091 m/26,545 ft), Dhaulagiri (8,167 m/26,795 ft), Nilgiri (7,061 m/23,166 ft), Gnagpurna (7,455 m/24,459 ft), Hiunchuli (6,441 m/21,132 ft), Fishtail (6,993 m/22,943 ft), etc, are seen on this trek.

Is the Ghorepani Poon hill trek right for you?

If you are looking for an easy trekking venture in the Himalayas, which is also short, then yes, our Ghorepani Poon hill trek 9 days will be perfect for you. This trek is quite doable.

It is more like multiple days of adventure hiking. If you are bound by time, we also customize short Ghorepani Poon hill trek, including Poon hill trek 3 days and Poon hill trek 6 days.

Book Ghorepani Poon hill trek 2025 at just USD 1000 per person

You can do the Ghorepani Poon hill trek in Nepal under USD 1000 per person, and this cost covers all the transportation, accommodation, meals, permits, and guide/porter expenses as per the itinerary.

Likewise, we, Ascent Adventures Nepal, also provide high-quality service for your money. You will be trekking safely without a team.

Book your Ghorepani Poon hill trek 2025 departure and get a special price in a group of 4 or more trekkers. If you have any queries regarding the Ghorepani Poon hill trek cost or package, feel free to contact us.

Similarly, here are some of our other famous trekking packages in Nepal- Everest Base Camp trek, Khopra Danda trek, Annapurna Circuit trek, and Manaslu Circuit trek.

 

Itinerary

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These are our regular itineraries; if it doesn't suit your time duration, feel free to inform us; we will be happy to customize it.

One of our company staff will receive you from the airport and transfer you to your hotel by private vehicle. Your hotel is located in Thamel, which is in the heart of Kathmandu city. In the evening we will collect you from the hotel and take you for a welcome dinner. During the dinner, we will brief you about the entire program, and then we will move forward accordingly.

We'll set off on your tour with an early breakfast. You will board the Car or Bus and travel southwest of kathmandu. While travelling through the nearby villages, you will be treated to spectacular vista. Due to the lengthy travel to Pokhara, you will stop for Lunch. Once you arrive in Pokhara, you check into your hotel by evening, after while you can visit the stunning Fewa Lake and eat supper at a tourist restaurant before spending the night in a cosy hotel. 

Drve distance: 200 km/124 miles

You will begin your adventure after breakfast. After an hour of driving to Birethanti, you will begin your hiking. In the beginning you will walk along the jeep road, and you will reach the proper trekking trail. You will trek through picturesque villages, where you will have an opportunity to engage with locals. You will trek along the rice terraces, pass waterfalls, and in the distance you will see Mount Fishtail, Annapurna South, and Himchuli. After walking for 3 hours, you will reach Tikhedhunga, where you will stop for your lunch. After lunch you will cross two suspension bridges, and then steep climbing begins. It will be a bit more challenging for 2 hours till Ulleri.

  • Drive Distance: 43 km/26 miles

After breakfast you will start walking along the picturesque villages of Ulleri and Banthanti. After 35 minutes of walking, you will enter into the rhododendron forest, and then you will trek all the way into the forest by passing beautiful waterfalls. You will be walking on various paths; some parts are pretty steep, and some are gentle slopes. After 2.5 hours of walking, you will take a short tea break at Nangethanti then continue to Ghorepani for 1.5 hour. You will reach Ghorepani by lunchtime, and you will have extra time to stroll around the village. 

  • Distance: 10.3 km/6.4 miles

Today you need to start early, getting up at 4 am in the morning, then hike to Poon Hill with a headlight for sunrise and a stunning panorama view. You will ascend steep stone staircases for 45 minutes to 1 hour into the beautiful rhododendron forest. Once you reach Poon Hill, you will enjoy the sunrise and panoramic view of the Annapurna and Dhaulagiri ranges; you will see two mountains that are over eight thousand meters high. After taking some photos, you will return the same way back to the hotel at Ghorepani. Upon arrival at the hotel, you need to pack your bag, and then after breakfast you will start trekking to Tadhapani.

From Ghorepani you will start walking uphill on stone staircases into the beautiful rhododendron forest. In an hour you will reach the Gurung viewpoint; once again you will enjoy a breathtaking panoramic view and then continue to Deurali. After Deurali you have to descend steep downhill to Banthanti, where you will stop for your lunch and then continue your journey for 1.5 hours to Tadhapani. Just before reaching Tadhapani, you should climb steep uphill for 30 minutes on stone staircases again, and then you will reach your destination. In the evening you should gather in a warm dining room for your dinner, where your guide will brief you about the next program. 

  • Distance: 11.50 km/7.1 miles

You will enjoy your breakfast with the stunning view of Fishtail, Himchuli, and Annapurna South. After breakfast your trek will begin to Ghandruk. It will take you 2:30 hours to trek all the way downhill into the bamboo, chestnut, and rhododendron forest till Ghandruk and stop for lunch. After lunch you will continue your trek to Shyauli Bazar for 1 hour and then take a bus or jeep back to Pokhara for 1.5 hours. Vehicle type will depend on the group size and will be private. You will spend the night in Pokhara at a comfortable hotel. 

  • Distance: 6.5 km/4 miles

Today you will drive back to Kathmandu by tourist bus. Usually the bus will depart at 7 am in the morning, so you need to arrive at the bus station before departure time. Due to early departure, you won't have time to have breakfast at the hotel, but no worries; the bus will stop for breakfast and lunch. Your journey will take around 7 hours. 

  • Distance: 200 km/124 miles
  • Meals: Breakfast only

 Ascent Adventures Nepal representatives will transport you to the airport by private vehicle for your smooth departure around three hours prior to your scheduled flight. 

Cost Details

Includes
  • Airport pick-up and drop-off by private vehicle.
  • 2 night hotel accommodation in Kathmandu in a 4-star category hotel on a BB plan, sharing basis (twin bed room). Unless private is required.
  • 2 nights hotel accommodation in Pokhara in a 3-star categoty hotel on a BB plan.
  • Kathmandu-Pokharan and Pokhara-Kathmandu transportation by tourist bus.
  • Guide & porter with their salary and insurance. 
  • Three meals a day: breakfast, lunch, and dinner during the trek.
  • Drinks such as tea, coffee, and treated drinking water.
  • Accommodation during the trek in a local guest house.
  • All the necessary trekking permits.
  • First aid/medical kit.
Excludes
  • Nepal entry fees or visa fees.
  • International flight.
  • Personal trekking equipment or trekking gear.
  • Food & Drinks during the stay in Kathmandu or in case of early return from trekking.
  • Extra night Accommodation in Kathmandu or in case of early return from trekking.
  • Travel Insurance covering (Travel & high altitude insurance for any accident, emergency helicopter evacuation or hospital medication).
  • Hard drinks, Soft drinks, bottle of hot water and mineral water & other beverages.
  • Internet service and Mobile battery charging.
  • Hot shower during the trek.
  • Any other service or activities which are not mention.
  • Tips and Gratuities for Guide and Porter.

Dates & Prices

We have a group from the UK; they have booked this trek. If anyone is planning this trek on this date, you are most welcome to join us.

Client Reviews
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  • rating starIncredible trekking experience

    I had an incredible first visit to Nepal, I was recommended Bigraj as a guide for Ascent Adventures and he ensured that I was able to complete a wonderful beginners trek (Poon Hill) experience in the time that I had. Bigraj had great communication before and during the trip, a warm and positive attitude throughout and offered a genuine insight into Nepali culture. After extending my time in Kathmandu, Bigraj even offered to drive me to some historical sites before enjoying dinner with his beautiful family, I’ll forever be thankful for this and looking forward to coming back to take on more trekking now I’ve gained some confidence!

    Ruth Moir
    Ruth MoirUnited Kingdom, November 20, 2024
    TripAdvisor
Price Per PersonUS$900
rating starbased on 1 review
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