From Pokhara: 3 Day Poon Hill and Ghandruk Premium Trek From Pokhara: Poon Hill and Ghandruk Trek with 4 W Transfer

Embark on a trek to Poon Hill and Ghandruk from Pokhara. Enjoy the sunrise over the Annapurna, Machhapuchhre, and Dhaulagiri peaks and explore the charming village of Ghandruk.
The Poon Hill with Ghandruk trek is a popular and rewarding trekking route in the Annapurna region of Nepal. Offering stunning views of the Annapurna and Dhaulagiri mountain ranges, along with insights into local culture and traditions.

One of the highlights is reaching Poon Hill, a vantage point offering breathtaking sunrise views over the Himalayas, including Annapurna, Machhapuchhre (Fishtail), and Dhaulagiri peaks.

From there, the trail descends to the charming village of Ghandruk, known for its Gurung culture and traditional houses. Trekking through this area allows you to interact with locals, experience their hospitality, and learn about their way of life.

Overall, the Poon Hill with Ghandruk trek combines natural beauty with cultural immersion, making it a memorable adventure for trekkers of various skill levels.

Itinerary

Day 1: Begin from Pokhara to Nayapul, then trek through Tikhedhunga, Ulleri, and finally reach Ghorepani after a 3-hour drive and 5-hour trek.
7:00 AM: Commence your expedition from Pokhara to Ulleri by jeep, covering a distance of approximately 48 kilometers. The journey takes around 2.5 to 3 hours.
9:30 AM: Arrive at Ulleri and kickstart your trek to Ghorepani. This segment spans approximately 10 kilometers and demands around 4 to 5 hours to reach Ghorepani. The trail weaves through enchanting forests, alongside captivating waterfalls, while offering breathtaking glimpses of the Himalayan panorama.
3:00 PM: Reach Ghorepani and check into a guesthouse. Take some time to explore the town and relish the surrounding mountain vistas.

Day 2: Trek from Ghorepani to Poon Hill and then to Ghandruk, enjoying a 6-hour trek.
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 which will last for around 40 minutes.

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. The hike from Ghorepani to Ghandruk is of 6 hours. We will spend a night in a teahouse in Ghandruk.

Day 3: From Ghandruk, trek back to Nayapul, and drive to Pokhara after a 4-hour trek and 2-hour drive.
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. Our jeep or private car waiting at Nayapoul then we will drive back to beautiful city Pokhara.

To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.

This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.