Poon Hill Ghandruk Circuit Trek from Pokhara 4 Days

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4 days (approximately)
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Offered in: English

Spectacular Mountain Views: Wake up early on Day 3 for a once-in-a-lifetime experience at Poon Hill (3,210m), where you’ll witness a mesmerizing sunrise over the towering peaks of the Annapurna and Dhaulagiri ranges. The panoramic vistas, including Mt. Machapuchare (Fishtail), Annapurna I, and Dhaulagiri, are nothing short of magical.
Cultural Richness: The trek passes through charming Ghandruk Village, home to the Gurung people, where you’ll be immersed in traditional culture. Explore the local way of life, visit ancient stone houses, and enjoy warm hospitality from the villagers.
Perfect for All Levels: Whether you’re a first-time trekker or a seasoned adventurer, this trek is suitable for all levels. The well-maintained trails and moderate daily walking hours make it an accessible route for families, solo travelers, or those looking for a short escape into the Himalayas.

What's Included

An experienced English-speaking trekking guide.
Private trip.
Round trip transfer by sharing bus.
All teahouse (lodge) accommodation during the trek
Hotel pickup and drop off.
Annapurna Conservation Area permit & TIMS
personal expenses.
Gratitude.

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

We will pickup you from this location with your name card

Itinerary

Duration: 4 days (approximately)
    Day 1

    Pokhara to Ulleri (Altitude:2,070m/6,791ft)

    1 stop
  • 1

    We go to Nayapul via local bus which takes around 1:30 hour to reach Nayapul, the starting point of our trek. After reaching Nayapul we will hike up to Ulleri(2070m/ 6,791ft). Roars of Modi, chirping of birds and beautiful rhododendron forest on the way will make our hike more interesting. We will stay overnight at a lodge.

    7 hours • Admission ticket free
    • Day 2

    Ulleri to Ghorepani (2,675m/ 8,776m)

    1 stop
  • 2
    Ghorepani

    We will begin our trek from Ulleri to Ghorepani. We will cross a famous village called Banthali, inhabited by Magar community that offers magnificent views of Annapurna South (7,219m/ 23,684ft), Himchuli(6,441 m/21,132ft) and many more. After crossing several streams and trekking through beautiful rhododendron and oak forest we will reach Nangethanti. Ghorepani has a lot to offer to trekkers. Spectacular views of snow-capped mountains like Annapurna south, Nilgiri, Dhaulagiri, Annapurna I, and the traditional Nepalese lifestyle are its main offerings.

    6 hours • Admission ticket free
    • Day 3

    Ghorepani to Poon Hill and Trek to Ghandruk (3,180m/10,433ft )

    2 stops
  • 3

    We will start our trek before dawn and hike to Poon hill base so that we will not miss the beautiful sunrise. It will take us nearly 1 hour to reach to the top of Poon hill from its base. Following our arrival at the top, we will wait for the sun to rise. We will enjoy the sunrise and enjoy the alluring sunkissed view of mountains like Annapurna I, Fishtail, Dhaulagiri.

    3 hours • Admission ticket free
  • 4
    Ghandruk

    After that, we will head back to Ghorepani. After having our breakfast, we will be descending towards Ghandruk, a beautiful Gurung village in Kaski District which is known for its hospitality. We will spend a night in a teahouse in Ghandruk.

    8 minutes • Admission ticket free
    • Day 4

    Ghandruk to Pokahra (827m/2713ft)

    1 stop
  • 5

    From Ghandruk via a scenic route, we will hike downhills waving goodbye to alluring mountains like Annapurna I, Annapurna South, Dhaulagiri, Fishtail and Himchuli. After crossing beautiful rhododendron forest, streams and several suspension bridges we will reach Birethanti. From Birethanti will hike down hills and follow Modi River to Nayapul. From Nayapul we will catch a local bus and will drive back to beautiful city Pokhara. Tour end.

    7 hours • Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • 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
  • We need your passport copy and a selfie photo prior to the trip to issue trekking permit.
  • Wheelchair users are not recommended, as there area hundreds of stairs on the mountain trail.
Supplied by Pokhara Adventure Nepal (PAN)

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