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Is this the right starting point?
Why consider it
A classic first Himalayan trek with forest paths, village lodges and a sunrise viewpoint.
Main trade-off
The sunrise viewpoint is accessible by Himalayan standards, but long stone stair sections and a pre-dawn climb still require useful fitness.
Compare before deciding
Compare Annapurna Balcony for a tighter schedule, or Annapurna Easy for a gentler route emphasis.
Destination introduction
Discover Annapurna.
Ghorepani sits among rhododendron forests on one of the Annapurna region’s best-known village trails. The pre-dawn climb to Poon Hill opens onto a sweeping mountain panorama, while the route itself reveals the warmth and texture of the foothills.
Day-by-day itinerary.
Use this complete 7 days route as the planning basis for the ghorepani poon hill trek. Daily travel, walking time, altitude, accommodation and listed meals are shown below; the final operating itinerary and inclusions are confirmed in your written quotation.
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Day 1
Arrival
Arrival in Kathmandu Tribhuvan Int’l Airport → Transfer to the Kathmandu hotel
- Elevation
- 1,300 m
- Travel / walking
- —
- Overnight
- Hotel
- Listed meals
- Dinner
Day 1 of Ghorepani Poon Hill Trek is reserved for arrival, settling in and reviewing the confirmed plan with the local team.
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Day 2
Flight + Drive
Kathmandu Airport → Pokhara International Airport → Banthanti → Ulleri
- Elevation
- 2,010 m
- Travel / walking
- 4 hours
- Overnight
- Mountain guest house
- Listed meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
For Day 2 of Ghorepani Poon Hill Trek, treat the 4 hours estimate by road to Ulleri as guidance because traffic, weather and road conditions can change.
Places on this day
Banthanti
Banthanti is a meaningful stop within this route, helping connect the day’s scenery, communities and onward journey. Time here gives travellers a more grounded sense of the region than simply passing through. Within Day 2 of Ghorepani Poon Hill Trek, it adds a distinct layer to the day’s experience.
Ulleri
Ulleri is a meaningful stop within this route, helping connect the day’s scenery, communities and onward journey. Time here gives travellers a more grounded sense of the region than simply passing through. Within Day 2 of Ghorepani Poon Hill Trek, it adds a distinct layer to the day’s experience.
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Day 3
Trek
Ulleri → Banthanti → Nangethanti → Upper Ghorepani
- Elevation
- 2,840 m
- Travel / walking
- 4 hours
- Overnight
- Mountain guest house
- Listed meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
For Day 3 of Ghorepani Poon Hill Trek, treat the 4 hours estimate toward Upper Ghorepani as guidance because trail conditions, weather and personal pace vary.
Places on this day
Ulleri
Ulleri is a meaningful stop within this route, helping connect the day’s scenery, communities and onward journey. Time here gives travellers a more grounded sense of the region than simply passing through. On Day 3 of Ghorepani Poon Hill Trek, it gives the walking route its own sense of place and progression.
Banthanti
Banthanti is a meaningful stop within this route, helping connect the day’s scenery, communities and onward journey. Time here gives travellers a more grounded sense of the region than simply passing through. On Day 3 of Ghorepani Poon Hill Trek, it gives the walking route its own sense of place and progression.
Upper Ghorepani
Upper Ghorepani is a meaningful stop within this route, helping connect the day’s scenery, communities and onward journey. Time here gives travellers a more grounded sense of the region than simply passing through. On Day 3 of Ghorepani Poon Hill Trek, it gives the walking route its own sense of place and progression.
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Day 4
Trek
Hike → Poon Hill → Ghorepani → Deurali → Banthanti → Tadapani
- Elevation
- 2,630 m
- Travel / walking
- 5–6 hours
- Overnight
- Mountain guest house
- Listed meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
For Day 4 of Ghorepani Poon Hill Trek, treat the 5–6 hours estimate toward Tadapani as guidance because trail conditions, weather and personal pace vary.
Places on this day
Poon Hill
Poon Hill is a celebrated Annapurna viewpoint reached by a pre-dawn climb from Ghorepani. Sunrise can reveal a broad sweep of the Dhaulagiri and Annapurna ranges above the surrounding hills. On Day 4 of Ghorepani Poon Hill Trek, it gives the walking route its own sense of place and progression.
Ghorepani
Ghorepani is a meaningful stop within this route, helping connect the day’s scenery, communities and onward journey. Time here gives travellers a more grounded sense of the region than simply passing through. On Day 4 of Ghorepani Poon Hill Trek, it gives the walking route its own sense of place and progression.
Tadapani
Tadapani is a meaningful stop within this route, helping connect the day’s scenery, communities and onward journey. Time here gives travellers a more grounded sense of the region than simply passing through. On Day 4 of Ghorepani Poon Hill Trek, it gives the walking route its own sense of place and progression.
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Day 5
Trek + Drive
Tadapani → Ghandruk Village → Pokhara
- Elevation
- 940 m
- Travel / walking
- 5–6 hours
- Overnight
- Hotel
- Listed meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
On Day 5 of Ghorepani Poon Hill Trek, treat the 5–6 hours estimate to Pokhara as guidance because weather, traffic and walking pace can alter it.
Places on this day
Tadapani
Tadapani is a meaningful stop within this route, helping connect the day’s scenery, communities and onward journey. Time here gives travellers a more grounded sense of the region than simply passing through. On Day 5 of Ghorepani Poon Hill Trek, it gives the walking route its own sense of place and progression.
Ghandruk Village
Ghandruk is a stone-built Gurung village set on terraced slopes facing the Annapurna range. Its lanes, local culture and mountain outlook make it much more than a convenient trekking stop. On Day 5 of Ghorepani Poon Hill Trek, it gives the walking route its own sense of place and progression.
Pokhara
Pokhara combines lakeside calm with a dramatic position beneath the Annapurna range. Its waterfront, surrounding hills and easy access to the mountains make it both a destination and a natural gateway to trekking. On Day 5 of Ghorepani Poon Hill Trek, it gives the walking route its own sense of place and progression.
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Day 6
Flight + Free
Pokhara International Airport → Kathmandu Airport → Farewell Dinner
- Elevation
- 1,300 m
- Travel / walking
- 25 minutes
- Overnight
- Hotel
- Listed meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
The Day 6 flight in Ghorepani Poon Hill Trek serving Kathmandu Airport remains subject to the carrier’s operating schedule and suitable weather.
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Day 7
Departure
Kathmandu hotel → Tribhuvan International Airport → International departure
- Elevation
- —
- Travel / walking
- —
- Overnight
- —
- Listed meals
- Breakfast
For the final day of Ghorepani Poon Hill Trek, the airport transfer will be aligned with the confirmed international flight time.
See the journey
Places and moments this route can bring together.
Before you book
What to confirm for Ghorepani Poon Hill Trek.
This is practical comparison guidance, not a confirmed inclusion list. Your written quotation is the final record of services, exclusions, dates and price.
Traveller suitability
- Ghorepani Poon Hill Trek is strongest for travellers drawn to Annapurna who are comfortable with a moderate journey rather than choosing only by the headline destination.
- The 7 days structure suits a group that can protect the complete route, including arrival, transfer, recovery and weather-sensitive time shown in the itinerary.
- Choose Ghorepani Poon Hill Trek when everyone is comfortable with consecutive trail days, uneven ground and the simpler facilities found beyond Nepal’s cities.
Inclusions to confirm
- Ask the written Ghorepani Poon Hill Trek quotation to name the private guide, driver and any porter support instead of leaving the operating team implied.
- Confirm the hotel, lodge or homestay category and room arrangement for every overnight in the 7 days route.
- Check every domestic flight, airport transfer and road alternative individually, including how a weather-related schedule change would be handled.
- Compare the day-by-day meal fields with the final list of meals, permits, entrance fees and scheduled activities in the quotation.
Budget separately unless stated
- Unless the Ghorepani Poon Hill Trek quotation states otherwise, budget separately for international flights, Nepal visa charges and travel insurance.
- Personal purchases, laundry, drinks, tips and meals not named in the confirmed meal plan should be treated as separate spending.
- Optional upgrades, extra nights and route changes requested after confirmation are outside the indicative starting price unless added in writing.
- Personal trekking clothing, footwear and specialist equipment are not assumed to be supplied; record any rental or provided gear explicitly.
How to prepare
- Share the group’s arrival times, preferred pace, room needs and any mobility or dietary considerations before the Ghorepani Poon Hill Trek route is priced.
- Prepare with repeated walks on uneven ground and test the footwear and day pack intended for the trail rather than relying on general fitness alone.
- Pack for changing temperatures and keep expectations flexible when weather, traffic or local access affects the planned sequence.
- Keep one clear priority for Annapurna so any necessary adjustment protects what matters most to the group.
What can change the price
- Travel dates, seasonal availability and how early the Ghorepani Poon Hill Trek services can be confirmed.
- Group size, private room configuration, single-room requests and the selected hotel or lodge comfort level.
- Domestic flight sectors, baggage arrangements, airport transfers and any road-based contingency required by the route.
- Guide and porter staffing, permits, trail accommodation, meal plan and any equipment or extra acclimatisation day added to Ghorepani Poon Hill Trek.
Planning notes for this route
The sunrise viewpoint is accessible by Himalayan standards, but long stone stair sections and a pre-dawn climb still require useful fitness.
Alliance Adventure coordinates package operation. Best Escape remains the seller and planning contact, and will confirm the final itinerary, inclusions and price in writing.