Ghorepani Poonhill Trek

The Ghorepani Poon Hill trek is suitable for all seasons, but the optimal times for this adventure are the Autumn and Spring seasons. While spring and autumn are ideal, trekking is possible in all 4 seasons.

Autumn (September to November) season is another peak season for trekking because, after the rainy monsoon season, the weather is extremely stable. There will be no rain, and the clear air gives one a chance to see the Annapurna and Dhaulagiri mountain ranges clearly.

Spring (March to May) trek is an excellent choice. In this season, expect warm and sunny days with clear skies. The trail will be colorful since the rhododendron forests of Nepal, which are the country’s national flower, will be blooming during this period.

The winter season (December to February) gives you clear views and much fewer people along the trails, however, you need to be ready for extremely cold weather, with temperatures falling below zero degrees Celsius during morning and night, and the chances of snow or ice along the trail.

At the time of the monsoon, the trekking routes are less crowded, and the scenic landscape is at its best due to cascading waterfalls, colorful flowers, and green terraces. However, the presence of leeches and the risk of damage to the trails might be some barriers during your hike. But with proper planning and protective equipment, you can enjoy your journey.

No matter if you’re in Kathmandu or popular tourist spots like Chitwan or Lumbini, we make it easy for you to get a ride to Pokhara. After you arrive, you can spend a night in Pokhara before starting your trek the next day. If you need to go back to where you started, we also arrange return services.

Please note that the costs associated with transportation and accommodation in Pokhara will be applied separately.

Ghorepani Poon Hill trek is considered an easy to moderate trek without any exceptions, thus, becoming one of the easiest and most accessible treks in the Himalayas of Nepal. This trek usually implies walking about 4 to 7 hours a day along the well-developed paths and does not require any special skills in mountain hiking and climbing. As a result, it is possible for every person who likes walking to complete this trek successfully.

The main physical barrier for trekkers is the famous Ulleri stone steps, which implies ascending more than 3,000 stone steps from the village Tikhedhunga in order to check your leg strength and stamina as well as your willpower, although it is possible to avoid it by using a jeep in the dry season. In general, with proper hiking shoes, trekking poles for descending, and a positive attitude, it is rather easy to complete this trek successfully.

The Ghorepani Poon Hill trek is famous for having an established teahouse network that offers surprising comfort during the trek.

Teahouses are generally family-run lodge-style hotels offering very basic yet comfortable rooms with twin beds, pillows, and heavy blankets; however, very few teahouses have attached bathrooms that one needs to pay extra for in bigger villages such as Ghorepani and Ghandruk.

Journey on the popular 4-day Ghorerepani Poon Hill trek is available at $375 per person. This budget-friendly option offers an all-inclusive package covering food, accommodation, permits, guide services, and convenient pick-up and drop-off in Pokhara.

The cost varies depending on the duration, group size, service level, and transportation options.

Trekkers with ample time and a desire for more exploration can extend their Poon Hill Trek up to seven days. Additionally, those interested in further adventure have the option to expand their journey to include the Annapurna Base Camp, also known as the Annapurna Sanctuary Trek, or extend to Mardi Himal Base Camp.

For an even more immersive experience, trekkers can choose to combine all three destinations. If you are interested in these extended options, please don’t hesitate to reach out to us at +977 984-9615880.

Access to electricity is everywhere along the Ghorepani Poon Hill Trek, since most tea houses and lodges have either a hydro or solar power supply. It will be possible for you to charge your phones, cameras, and smartwatches at the lodging places where you spend the night. Electricity costs free at the low altitude villages, but at high altitude tea houses, you might be required to pay USD 1-4 per device.

Full facilities on the internet are established on the Ghorepani Poon Hill Trek, as well as Nepal Telecom (NTC) and Ncell, which are providing full networking facilities on most of the trekking routes with affordable data packages. Also, most trekking lodges and tea houses grant free internet facilities.

Bottle Mineral water, purified drinking water, or tap water are available during the Ghorepani poon hill trek. Buying mineral water produces plastic garbage, so we suggest carrying a bottle that can be refilled with purified drinking water. A filtered water bottle or purifying tablets can be used during the trek.

ATMs are accessible at Pokhara, from where you need to draw your necessary money before beginning your Ghorepani Poon Hill Trek. Although some villages, like Ulleri or Ghandruk, do offer ATM booths occasionally, they can be unreliable or have limited cash availability. You can’t find any dependable ATMs in Ghorepani or Poon Hill, so you shouldn’t rely on them.

The majority of tea houses, cafes, and shops along the trail accept cash payments and don’t take cards. It is recommended that you have a sufficient amount of Nepalese Rupees (NPR) to pay for your lodging, food, refreshment, electricity charges, hot shower, and other expenses during your journey.