4-Days Trekking to Poon Hill & Ghandruk

The Poon Hill Trekking starting from Pokhara is one of the most popular short trekking trails in the Annapurna Region in Nepal. The trail is also known as the small Annapurna Circuit Trek. The trail leads us through idyllic villages and beautiful rhododendron forests. In the springtime (March-April) when the rhododendron trees are blooming in different colours, the place indeed looks like a paradise on earth. The absolute highlight of the trek is the morning hike to Poon Hill (3,210 m) for a breath-taking sunrise with the view on the whole Annapurna range with their magnificent peaks of Dhaulagiri (8,167 m), Annapurna I (8,091 m), Machhapuchhre (6,998 m), and many others.

The Poon Hill trail is not difficult to walk, but there are of course some ups and downs on the way. Especially the ascent to Ulleri with more than 3000 stone steps is challenging but enjoyable to manage as it requires only an essential fitness.

Itinerary

Day 1: Pokhara (930 m) - Nayapul (1,070 m) - Ulleri (1,960 m)

Stop At: Ulleri, Bhuktangle 33700, Nepal
We pick you up after breakfast in your hotel in Pokhara and take a taxi to Nayapul (930 m). It takes around 1,5 hours to reach Nayapul. From Nayapul we walk about 6 hours with a short lunch break and reach our destination in Ulleri (1940 m) in the late afternoon. On the way to Ulleri, we are passing typical Nepali villages and beautiful terraced rice fields. The last part of the walk is quite challenging as we have to climb up approx. 3.200 stone steps! We have dinner at a charming lodge and stay there overnight.
Duration: 6 hours

Meals included:
• Lunch: To be chosen from an extensive vegetarian and non-vegetarian menu. Drinks are not included in price.

• Dinner: To be chosen from an extensive vegetarian and non-vegetarian menu. Drinks are not included in price.

Accommodation included: Guest House in Ulleri

Day 2: Ulleri (1,960 m) - Ghorepani (2,750 m)

Stop At: Ghorepani, Ghorepani, Dhaulagiri Zone, Western Region
Today's way is a bit easier than the trek to Ulleri the day before. We walk through fantastic rhododendron forests, past beautiful waterfalls and cross little bridges. After lunch in Nangethati, we continue our walk towards Ghorepani (2,750 m) and reach the beautiful, blue village in the late afternoon. From Ghorepani, we have a great view of the magnificent Dhaulagiri (8,167 m) – our first over 8,000 m peak on that trekking. We stay overnight in a comfortable lodge and have dinner there.
Duration: 5 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast: To be chosen from an extensive vegetarian and non-vegetarian menu. A cup of tea or coffee is included.

• Lunch: To be chosen from an extensive vegetarian and non-vegetarian menu. Drinks are not included in price.

• Dinner: To be chosen from an extensive vegetarian and non-vegetarian menu. Drinks are not included in price.

Accommodation included: Guest House in Ghorepani

Day 3: Ghorepani (2,750 m) - Poon Hill (3,210 m) - Ghandruk (1,980 m)

Stop At: Poon Hill, Pokhara Nepal
We get up very early in the morning and climb up to Poon Hill (3,210 m) to see the breath-taking sunrise with the view of Dhaulagiri, Fishtail and the complete Annapurna range. After sunrise, we walk back to Ghorepani and have breakfast there. After breakfast, we continue walking through beautiful rhododendron forests, alongside wild creeks and waterfalls. Our today’s destination is Ghandruk village (1,980 m), also known as the most beautiful village in Nepal. The trail takes us through great rhododendron and oak forests. This part of the trek is a paradise for birth watchers. We will see and hear many of them. We stay overnight in a lodge.

Duration: 8 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast: To be chosen from an extensive vegetarian and non-vegetarian menu. A cup of tea or coffee is included.
• Lunch: To be chosen from an extensive vegetarian and non-vegetarian menu. Drinks are not included in price.
• Dinner: To be chosen from an extensive vegetarian and non-vegetarian menu. Drinks are not included in price.
Accommodation included: Guest House in Tadapani

Day 4: Ghandruk (1,980 m) - Nayapul (1,070 m) - Pokhara (930 m)

Stop At: Pokhara, Pokhara, Gandaki Zone, Western Region
On the last day of our trekking tour, we will get up early in the morning to enjoy the magnificent sunrise with Annapurna South (7,219 m) and Hiunchuli (6,441 m). From the terrace of our lodge, we will have a fantastic view of the golden peaks. After breakfast, we begin descending to Nayapul from where we will take the car back to Pokhara. After lunch in Pokhara and checking-in in your hotel and you have a free afternoon to enjoy Nepal's most beautiful city.
Duration: 5 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast: To be chosen from an extensive vegetarian and non-vegetarian menu. A cup of tea or coffee is included.
• Lunch: To be chosen from an extensive vegetarian and non-vegetarian menu. Drinks are not included in the price.
No accommodation included on this day.