Annapurna Ghorepani Poon Hill Trek 2024 & 2025
Ghorepani trek is one of the short treks in Nepal which offers Annapurna panoramic view. The trek is ideal for those who can afford a short time but aspire to embrace the natural beauty and the magnificent view of Himalayas of Annapurna region. The main attraction of this trek is the visit to Poon Hill (3210m) from where we can enjoy a spectacular sunrise over the whole Himalayan range. The panoramic views of Dhaulagiri (8167m), Annapurna I (8091m), Machhapuchhre (6993m), Manaslu (8157m) and other numerous mountains along the world's deepest Kali Gandaki gorge from Poon Hill are majestic.
The trail follows one of the well-trodden routes through lust forest and delightful Himalayan settlements of diverse ethnic groups. Due to the incredible altitudinal range, the trek offers the opportunity to marvel at picturesque hamlets, mountain village intricately terraced fields and forested ridges.
ITINERARY
Day 1:
Arrival in Kathmandu and Transfer to the hotel.
Day 2:
Kathmandu - Pokhara by land transportation / fly to Pokhara
Day 3:
Drive to Naya Pool/Birethati . Trek to Tikhedhunga
Day 4:
Trek to Banthati.
Day 5:
Trek to Ghorepani
Day 6:
Trek to Tadapani (Pool hill hike in the morning).
Day 7:
Trek to Ghandruk
Day 8:
Drive to Pokhara
Day 9:
Pokhara to kathmandu ( Drive or fly )
Day 10:
Fly back or extend itinerary.
"I highly recommend Tsering Sherpa of Sherpa Khumbiyila Adventures. He was our friend and trekking guide for our June 2022 Poon Hill trek in the Annapurna region and definitely made the trek a fun local experience that involved connecting to people we met at the lodges along the way. Highlights included eating pa-ge, a type of local fermented rice pudding in Tadapani while sitting around the fire with the lodge's cat; the ethereal Himalaya vistas we were able to see, despite the fact that we were trekking at the start of monsoon season in the beginning of June; trying traditional Gurung dress in Gandruk; singing Nepali songs whilst playing madal and guitar; eating Sherpa food like tingmo and shabhaley; and enjoyable + deep philosophical conversations ascending from Tikedhunga all the way to Pokhara Lakeside.
In Boudhanath, we also met Tsering's cousin Nima Sherpa who told us some impressive and compelling stories of his 7x Everest summits!
I cannot wait to see Tsering again, hopefully in the context of visiting his hometown and the Gokyo Lake trek in the Everest region or even in Bhutan! Thank you so much for everything!"