Destination Ghorepani Poon Hill Pokhara Nepal

Trip Difficulty Moderate Trip

Duration 4 days

Activities Trekking

Accommodation Hotel and Teahouse Lodge

Max altitude 3200m

Group Size 1-30 Pax

Meals Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner

Vehicle Bus/Car/Jeep/Flight

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Highlights of Ghorepani Poon Hill Trek 4 days

Ghorepani Poon Hill, the short and easy trek for amateurs hikers
4 days Poon Hill Trek is to experience the thrill of trekking in Nepal.
Ghorepani Poon Hill Hike in the colorful woods and charming villages of Gurung and Magar.
Poon Hill Trek in the largest protected area in Nepal, the Annapurna Conservation Area.
Ghorepani Trek offers breath-taking Sunrise view from Poon Hill (3210m).
Poon Hill Trek in the Himalayas enjoying local lifestyle.
Explore Pokhara, the city of lake before and after 4 days Ghorepani Poon Hill Trek.

Overview of Ghorepani Poon Hill Trek 4 days

Ghorepani Poon Hill Trek 4 days is one of the most popular short treks in Nepal. It is a fast-paced, rewarding hike to Poon Hill. The trek route reaches to a maximum altitude of 3,210 metres at the Poon Hill view point, providing panoramic views of Dhaulagiri and Annapurna mountain ranges.

Poon Hill is a famous viewpoint located in the Myagdi District of Nepal’s Gandaki Province, within the Annapurna Conservation Area. It sits just above the village of Ghorepani, roughly 270 km west of Kathmandu and a 2 to 3 day hike from Pokhara.

The best seasons for the Poon Hill trek are autumn (September to November) and spring (March to May), offering clear skies, stable weather, and stunning mountain views. Autumn is considered the premier season for maximum visibility and crisp air, while spring is ideal for seeing vibrant rhododendron flowers blooming along the trail.

For the 4 to 5 day Poon Hill trek, pack in layers, focusing on moisture-wicking materials and warm gear for chilly mornings at 3,210m. Essential items include a 30-40L backpack, broken-in waterproof hiking boots, a -5°C to 0°C rated sleeping bag, trekking poles, a down jacket, waterproof shells, and a headlamp.

The cost for a Poon Hill trek generally ranges from $195 to $600 per person, depending on the itinerary length (2 to 7 days), group size, and starting point (Pokhara vs. Kathmandu). A standard 3 to 4 day, guided, all-inclusive teahouse trek typically costs around $250–$350 per person.

For a 4-day Poon Hill trek, you need two main permits: the Annapurna Conservation Area Permit (ACAP) (approx. NPR 3,000) and the Trekkers’ Information Management System (TIMS) Card (approx. NPR 1,000–2,000). We are arranging these permits for you.

The Poon Hill Trek offers a deep immersion into Gurung and Magar cultures through traditional villages like Ghandruk, Ghorepani, and Ulleri. The cultural experiences include visiting local monasteries, interacting with residents in stone-paved villages, exploring the Gurung museum in Ghandruk, and experiencing warm hospitality in local teahouses.

Transportation for the Poon Hill trek typically involves traveling from Kathmandu to Pokhara by tourist bus (7 to 10 hours), flight (20 mins), also by private vehicle. From Pokhara, a 1–2 hour drive by taxi or jeep is required to reach the trailhead at Nayapul, Tikhedhunga, or Ulleri. Options range from budget public buses to private jeeps, with costs varying by vehicle.

The Poon Hill trek (3,210m) offers a temperate, variable climate, with optimal trekking in autumn (Sept-Nov) and spring (March-May) for clear, panoramic Himalayan views, with daytime temperatures of 10-20 degree and cooler nights. Winter (Dec-Feb) brings cold, often below-freezing nights, while monsoon (June-Aug) causes rain and mist, though with lush, green scenery.

Mission Eco Trek is a top-rated operators for 4-day Ghorepani Poon Hill trek. They are known for excellent service, knowledgeable guides, and safe, well-organized itineraries. Their Poon Hill Trek Packages typically cost between $290-$800, depending on duration and group size, covering accommodation, permits, and guides.

Ghorepani Poon Hill Trek 4 days Itinerary

Day 1: Pokhara to Ulleri
Day 2: Ulleri to Ghorepani
Day 3: Ghorepani to Tadapani
Day 4: Tadapani to Pokhara (via Ghandruk)

Detail Itinerary of Ghorepani Poon Hill Trek 4 days

Day 01: Pokhara to Ulleri

Start with a morning drive from Pokhara to Nayapul (about 1.5 hours). From Nayapul, begin your trek toward the village of Ulleri (2,050 m). The climb to Ulleri includes a challenging section of stone steps but offers early views of Annapurna South.

Day 02: Ulleri to Ghorepani1525m)

The trail ascends through dense rhododendron and oak forests, passing through the villages of Banthanti and Nangethanti. Arrive at the mountain-ridge village of Ghorepani (2,860 m) in the afternoon.

Day 03: Ghorepani to Tadapani

Rise early for the pre-dawn hike up to Poon Hill (3,210 m). The walk takes about 45 minutes to an hour. Enjoy the panoramic sunrise views over the Himalayas before returning to Ghorepani for breakfast. Trek to Tadapani (2,630 m), passing through serene forests.

Day 04: Tadapani to Pokhara (via Ghandruk)

The final day is a gradual descent to the large, traditional village of Ghandruk (1,940 m). You can visit the Gurung cultural museum here. Continue your descent to Kimche, where you’ll be picked up for a scenic drive back to Pokhara.

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Includes / Excludes

What's Included ?

All land transfer by taxi/jeep/bus transfer
Twin sharing tea house accommodation during Poon Hill trek.
Poon Hill Permits-ACAP and TIMS cards
English Speaking guide and all his expenses like salary, meals, accommodation and transfer
3 times meals- breakfast, lunch and dinner(the main course) in trek
Emergency rescue operation assistance in case of emergency(paid by your Travel Insurance)
All the government taxes and company service charge.

What's Excluded ?

Airport pick and drop off transfer
Kathmandu to Pokhara transfer
Hotel in Kathmandu
Lunch and Dinner in Kathmandu and Pokhara
City Tour in Kathmandu and Pokhara.
Pokhara to Kathmandu by flight
Travel Insurance in case of emergency for Heli rescue and other medication
Porter to carry luggage-1 porter for 2 clients.
Any kind of drinks and desert like beer, water, tea/coffee, hot water, chocolate/rice pudding, pie and pancake.
Expenses of personal nature like telephone, internet, wifi, hot shower, battery charging
Additional cost that beyond our control due to the landslides, weather condition, illness, change of government policies, strikes, and physical condition.
Tips for guide and porter
All the cost not mention on above cost includes.

Note: We operate private trip everyday.

We can operate private trip for solo, group, family, students as per your requirements.

Trip Information - Ghorepani Poon Hill Trek 4 days

Why 4 days Ghorepani Poon Hill Trek?

Airport Pick and Departure Transfer-from/to-Kathmandu-TIA airport.
Managing(rental) sleeping bag, down jacket, and walking poles if necessary
Trekking map
Enhancing Ecotourism
Quick response, full safety and comfort guaranteed.
Flexible and cost friendly
A well known-reputed trekking company in Nepal.
Multiple of option of trekking packages-basic to luxury.

Seasons(Time) for Ghorepani Poon Hill Trek

4 day Ghorepani Poon Hill Trekking is possible all year round. So, call it four season trek in Nepal.
The Spring (March to May) and Autumn (September to November) are perfect seasons due to the stable weather, pleasant temperature, and good mountain visibility. Autumn is also the season of festival. The big festival like Dashain, Tihar – a festival of light fall at this time of the year. The Spring looks colorful because of blooming rhododendron flowers on the trail. Summer is greenery and winter is snowing and the trail is slippery due to rain and snow. But the trail is less crowded of trekkers.

Ghorepani Poon Hill Trek-Difficulty

Consider an easy trek, it is a trek for family with kids, beginners and seniors too. The total trek distance is around 22 kilometers/13.67 miles. You need to walk around 5 to 6 hours a day on fairly relaxed terrain. The 3,210m, Poon Hill is the highest point of the trek and the Ghorepani(2800m), the highest elevation where you spend a night there. The risk of altitude sickness is very low. Although, the trek is not physically demanding, a good physical fitness is helpful to enjoy the trip.

Add on Trip(Extension)

Here are some add on trips after Poon Hill Trek. These are:
Everest Mountain Flight-USD 240
Chitwan National Park Tour-USD 160
Bardia National Park Tour-USD 390
Kathmandu Tour-USD 70

Electricity and Internet

Electricity and Internet on the teahouses are available. Charging the electronic devices and getting internet access, possible paying an additional charges. Also, a good connectivity network of NTC and Ncell sim card.

Accommodation on Ghorepani Poon Hill Trek

The teahouse accommodation on the trip is simply the best-neat and clean room. The rooms contains double beds with comfortable and light pillows, mattresses, and bed sheets. Some teahouses may also have the facilities of attached bathrooms.

Meals in 4 days Ghorepani Poon Hill Trek Package.

The Teahouses and lodges offer freshly cooked and hygienic foods. The food items includes: breakfast
such Tibetan bread, French toast, plain chapati, eggs(boiled, fried, or scrambled), pancakes, porridge, oatmeal, cornflakes with hot milk, and rice pudding. Lunch and dinner are such as Dal, Bhat, vegetable curry, chicken curry, fried rice, Noodles, pasta, macaroni, Spaghetti, Momos, and Pizza.

Trekking Gears for Ghorepani Poon Hill Trek.

Pack as lightly as possible. We provide one porter for two trekkers. Porter will carry your big rucksack or duffle bag that weight maximum 25 kg. The unnecessary luggage, you can store in Pokhara at your hotel.

Upper Body- Head / Ears / Eyewear

A pair of half gloves
A warmer hat that covers the ears
Sunglasses
Neck warmer
Sunscreen (35 to 60 SPF)
Headlamp and an extra set of batteries

Hands

A pair of half gloves for walking poles(if you prefer)
Warmer shell gloves and liner

Upper Body

Long sleeve t-shirts
Thermal tops
Wool jacket or pullover
Sports bras for women and girls
Water and windproof shell jacket

Lower Body

Thermal underwear (especially trousers)
Windproof and waterproof trousers
Comfortable trekking pants
Extra casual sport pants

Footwear

A pair of good waterproof trekking boots
Pair of sandals
4-5 pairs of woolen socks
Sock liners
Light shoes and sneakers
First Aid Kits and Medicines
Assorted adhesive bandages (fabric preferred)
Blister treatment cream or similar
Insect / anti-itch ointment
Ibuprofen or other pain-relief medication
Diamox (125mg to 250mg tablets for altitude sickness)
Warps, splints, and wound coverings butterfly bandage
Water purifying pills

Miscellaneous

4 passport size photos with original passport
Water bottle and filter
Flight tickets
Bathroom kit (toilet paper, plastic bags, hand wipes, towel, and soap, etc.)

Extra things

Comfortable trekking poles
Quality energy dry foods (up to you)
Power bank and music players
Camera (memory card, chargers, and extra batteries)

Typical day in the trek

The typical day begins with breakfast. Breakfast serve from 7 am to 8 am and trek for 3-4 hours after breakfast. After that and we stop for lunch at around 12 noon to 1:00 pm. After lunch, we further trek to for 2 to 3 hours. Once you reach to the camp, check in room and take rest and change clothing. Dinner serve at around 7-8 pm. On dinner time, you will talk about Nepali culture, the next day program of the trekking. The breakfast and dinner, we will serve you the same teahouse where to stay and lunch will serve in different teahouse restaurant on the trail.

Cost for Ghorepani Poon Hill Trek Package

We cater multiple options of package from a very basic to luxury full board trekking. Both private and group trek is available and the price ranges from USD 250 to USD 850.

Poon Hill Trek with guide

Poon Hill Trek with guide is much easier, more secure and enjoyable. The trail is well marked, but there are parts where it’s not clear which way to go. Guides aren’t expensive in Nepal that US$ 30 a day. Guide company and their expertise will help you to understand more about trekking. Moreover, if something happen, guide there to help you.

Permits for Ghorepani Poon Hill Trek

All trekkers in Nepal must acquire the Trekkers’ Information Management Systems (TIMS) Card. The TIMS Card is mandatory to ensure the safety and security of trekkers in the general trekking areas. In addition to the TIMS Card, you also need a to get a ACAP permit to do the Ghorepani Poon Hill trek. A copy of your passport and two passport-size photographs are required to obtain a TIMS Card and ACAP permit.

Private and Group Trek

We organize group and private trek to Ghorepani Poon Hill. The bigger your group, the more discount you can get. We handle all group sizes and assign one assistant guide for a group of 12 or more trekkers. Each group will lead by a guide and porters. We assign one porter for every two trekkers. The luggage weight limit is 9 kg per trekker. Hence, a porter will not carry more than 18 kg of combined weight.

Poon Hill Trek Booking at Last Minutes

For those unable to book a trip in advance, We do accept last-minute booking. To take advantage of this facility, you need to pay 100% of the trip cost 24 hours before the trip departures. We do our best to operate a trek at any time, but in case of last-minute booking, we are not responsible for delays due to circumstances beyond our control such as bad weather or the unavailability of lodging.

Kathmandu to Pokhara Travel

The distance from Kathmandu to Pokhara is just 210 Km (130 mi), so the bus travel time is around 6 to 7 hours. The hilly road from Kathmandu to Pokhara is quite dangerous with many curves and old trucks overtaking buses and cars at high altitude. On the top of it, the buses are old and can break down at any time and make your travel time even longer. If you can, you should definitely take a 45 min flight. Even though it’s more expensive than the bus, you will be safer and save your precious time.