Ghorepani-Ghandruk Trek
10 days
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Description
Ghandruk Ghorepani trekking is in Annapurna region, which is north-central part of Nepal. Ghorepani and Ghandruk are the two separate villages Development Committee. Ghorepani is famous for rhododendron forest as well as the fantastic panoramic sunrise, sunset view from Poon Hill 3210 meters which is one hour climbing from Ghorepani.
Ghandruk is a popular tourist place for trekkers in Annapurna area of Nepal, with easy trails and various accommodation possibilities, Gurung culture, Monastery, best views of the Annapurna Mountains including a beautiful massif view of Machhapuchhare, call "Fishtail" from Ghandruk.
Ghandruk Ghorepani treks offer the spectacular mountain scenery along with charming villages inhabited particularly by the Gurungs, Poon &Magars, dense rhododendron forests full of birds and deep sub-tropical valleys, all set below the Annapurna's with the picturesque peak of Machhapuchhare (Fishtail Peak) dominating the skyline. One of the important highlights of this trip is to make a claim on Pun Hill, possibly the Most Spectacular Mountain scrapes on Earth. When the sun rises, it touches the snow-capped summits the Himalayan giants, Dhaulagiri (8,167m) and Annapurna (8,091m) along with a maze of other peaks, there gradually appear, just like magic that your eye could not believe. Beautiful and ornate village of Ghandruk, home of the Annapurna Conservation Area Project, Gurung Museum, culture and custom, Monastery are interesting to visit. Every day 3PM you have a chance to visit the ACAP project to discover at first hand the conservation work being carried out in Ghandruk village.
Ghandruk Ghorepani treks or know as Poon Hill Trek, start from beautiful tourist capital Pokhara after one day drive or 25 minutes fly from Kathmandu. NayaPul mean new bridge is the original starting or ending point of Ghandruk Ghorepani trekking. The famous of Ghorepani trek is Gurung tropical village Ghandruk, where can be reach one day trekking from Pokhara. After three days trekking bring you the panoramic sunrise view from Poon Hill and continue two days walk to NayaPul than one and half an hour drive to Pokhara
Ghorepani Ghandruk trekking route is one of the most visited areas of Annapurna trail because of easy climb up and most varied landscape features of the entire region. Probably Ghandruk trek is suitable for every level of trekkers-beginners, children with family holiday, old age groups and due to its well managed local eco teahouse loges facilities for food and accommodation along the way. This trekking is also suitable for those who have limited time but dreaming for glimpse of snow caped mountain peaks and still wants a real Himalayan cultural experience in life time. In the spring season there are 9 different species of wild rhododendron flowers bloom which adds this trekking trail to turn into one of the real Shangri La on Earth.
Ghorepani-Poonhill is a short but famous trek destination in Nepal. Ghorepani-Poonhill trek lies under Annapurna Conservation Area Project (ACAP). This short trek offers you the most beautiful view of the Himalayas with beautiful culture and traditions of Gurung tribes of Nepal. The highest point of this trek is Poonhill which is situated at an altitude of 3,210 m. Poonhill is named after Tek Bahadur Poon who discovered this beautiful hill station. The starting point of Ghorepani-Poonhill trek is Nayapul. Ghorepani-Poonhill trek is suitable for trekkers of any age group.
Trek Features
- Beautiful panoramic view of world’s 8th highest peak Mt. Dhaulagiri (8,167 m), world’s 10th highest peak Mt. Annapurna (8,091 m), Mt. Fishtail (6,993 m), Mt. Hiuchuli (6,447 m), Mt. Gangapurna (m), Mt. Annapurna South (7,912 m), Dhampus peak (6,012 m), Tukuche Peak (6,920 m), Nilgiri (7,061 m) and many more.
- Largest traditional village of Gurung Tribe; Ghandruk.
- Mind blowing sunrise view from Poonhill (3,210 m)
- Dense forest of rhododendron and bamboo trees.
- Beautiful rivers and streams.
- Lifestyle and cultures of Gurung people.
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Tour Plan
- Day 1: Arrival in Kathmandu
- Day 2: Kathmandu sightseeing tour
- Day 3: Fly Pokhara and half-day sightseeing tour (25 mins flight)
Early morning, a private vehicle will come to pick you up at the hotel. You will be transferred to Sorakhutte Tourist Bus station. You will drive Pokhara from there which will take around 7 hours depending on the traffic. You will drive on a tourist bus which will be safe and comfortable. Rooms will be assigned near Phewa Lakeside after reaching Pokhara. Rest of the day is free to explore and enjoy the ambience of Pokhara Lakeside.
- Day 4: Drive to Banthati (3 hrs.); Trek Ghorepani (2840 m; Trek 3 hrs.)
- Day 5: Hike Poonhill (3210 m); Trek to Tadapani (2610 m; Trek 5 hrs.)
Early morning, you will hike Poonhill from where you will admire the most beautiful and mind blowing sunrise. You will meet many other trekkers during the early walk to Poonhill. It is about 1.5 hours hike up to Poonhill. Amazing view of Mt. Fishtail, Mt. Himchuli, Mt. Annapurna South, Mt. Annapurna I, Dhaulagiri and many more other peaks can be admired from Poonhill with a mind blowing sunrise.You will spend some time at Poonhill and then descend to Ghorepani. You will check out from the hotel and then start trekking Tadapani. Tadapani is around 4 hours trek from Ghorepani. The walk contains ascending and descending of various stone steps inside the dense forest of rhododendron. You will pass various human settlements and small waterfalls.
- Day 6: Trek Tadapani to Ghandruk (1940 m; Trek 4 hrs.)
This will be the last day of the trek. You will drive Pokhara the next day. After breakfast, you will check out from the hotel and start hiking to Ghandruk. The trail is not so difficult. You will reach Ghandruk in less than 5 hours though you walk in normal pace. You will be very surprised to see the first glimpse of Ghandruk village. The small stone roofed houses with the Himalayas background will cherish you. Ghandruk is a large settlement of Gurung tribes of the Himalayas. After reaching Ghandruk, rooms will be assigned as per the reservation. Rest of the day is free to explore and interact with the locals.
- Day 7: Drive Ghandruk to Pokhara (Drive 3.5 hours)
This morning, you will drive down all the way to Pokhara. You will visit the Gurung museum and explore the village early morning and then get ready for the drive. A private vehicle will come to pick you up. You may have to walk for 5-10 minutes to reach the bus park. It is around 3.5 hours’ drive to Pokhara from Ghandruk via Birethanti, Nayapul and Kande. After reaching Pokhara, rooms will be assigned. Rest of the day is free for shopping and exploring around the lakeside. You can experience the night life of Pokhara as well.
- Day 8: Fly Pokhara to Kathmandu (25 mins flight)
- Day 9: Final Departure

