Trip overview
Ghorepani Poonhill Trek – 5 Days
5 Days Ghorepani Poon hill trek is one of the most romantic and short treks in the Annapurna region of Nepal. For those who want a short and easy romantic trek in Nepal, the 5 Days Ghorepani Loop trek is suitable. Anyone who is interested to walk can easily complete the Ghorepani Poon Hill loop trek. this Annapurna trek is naturally and culturally attractive. The route of this trek goes through the beautiful rhododendron forest and attractive landscapes which will please your eyes and take your heart. Poonhill is the highest point of this trek from there you will get the stunning glimpse of the several beautiful mountains such as Dhaulagiri (8167m.), Annapurna I (8091m.), Machhapuchhare (6998m.), Nilgiri (7041m.), Annapurna South (7219m.), Annapurna II (7939m.), Annapurna III (7555m.), Annapurna IV (7525m.), Lamjung Himal (6988m.), Hiunchuli (6441m.) and Tukuche peak (6920m.).
Moreover, from Poon Hill you will get the romantic sunrise and sunset views. While walking through the beautiful Rhododendron forest you will get the opportunity to see different species of birds and animals. Besides this natural attraction, this trek is also culturally important because the trekking route passes the several villages of diverse ethnic people such as Gurung, Magar, and Chhetri where you can know different culture and festivals related to diverse ethnic people.
This scenic and cultural trek starts from Nayapul and reaches to Poon hill through the Tikhedunga and Ghorepani. Ghorepani is typical Gurung village where you can see stone roof houses with Gurung cultural decoration. Moreover, in this village, you will see the typical Gurung customs, uniform, song and dances. From Ghorepani, you will reach to Poon hill and get romantic views of sunrise and sunset and the stunning glimpse of the beautiful peaks mention above.
Ghorepani Loop – diverse short trek
From Poonhill you will reach to Ghandruk via Tadapani. Ghandruk is also most famous Gurung village very rich for its typical culture and festivals. Evening time is rejoicing due to the Gurung cultural program. Besides the rich Gurung culture, Ghandruk is also famous for its natural beauty and mountains. After enjoying in Ghandruk you will finally descend to Nayapul and come to Pokhara by bus.
Himalaya View Treks offers short, easy and romantic Ghorepani Poon hill trek in Nepal. We designed 5 Days Ghorepani trek itinerary by including a general route and minimum required days. If you want long trek in other popular areas of the Annapurna region we will redesign its itinerary. We will redesign as per your request in 5 days, 4 days, and 10 days. During the Ghorepani Poonhill trek, Himalaya View Treks provides cultural experienced Trekking guides, good accommodation, and foods.
Short Itinerary
Ghorepani Poon Hill Itinerary
Day 01: Pokhara to Naya pool by Drive and then trek to Ulleri walking distance 12km (7 hours) 1570 m / 5150ft
Day 02: Trek to Ghorepani walking distance 8 km (5 hours) 2850 m / 9350ft
Day 03: Visit to Poon Hill 3210 m / 10529 ft Trek to Tadapani walking distance 9. 7 km (5/6 hours) 2700 m / 8857 ft
Day 04: Trek Ghandruk 2002m. walking distance 6.5 km stay overnight at Ghandruk
Day 05: After the Breakfast visit to Gurung Museum and then drive back to Pokhara.
Included
- Pokhara to Nayapul to Pokhara by private car/van/bus pepend on group sizes
- All meals (Breakfast, lunch, and dinner) during 5 days Annapurna Trek with 4 night Hotel Accommodation.
- Government licensed holder, fluent English Speaking, Annapurna Familiar Himalaya view Treks guide, 1 assistant guide if Group sizes is more than 10 trekkers) one guide lead up to 10 trekkers.
- Strong local Porters for Carry trekker’s luggage. One porter every 2 trekkers, Porter carry maximum 20 Kg. 10 Kg per trekkers.
- Cost Includes Guides and porters meals, accommodation, Salary, insurance, transportation, and needed equipment for the Trekking
- Water purification drop or tablets for safe drinking water.
- ACAP permit fee and TIMS card permit
- Seasonal fresh fruits after Dinner
- Local government, taxes, including official Service Charge.
- Himalaya View treks T-shirt as a Souvenirs, and duffle bag if needed.
Not Included
- Hotel accommodation In Kathmandu.
- Meals in Kathmandu, before Trek as well after the Trek.
- Personal expense (shopping, snacks, boil bottle water, hot (tea, coffee) and cold drinks, hot shower, alcohol, Wi-Fi, telephone call, battery charge fee during the Annapurna Trek)
- Personal clothing and trekking gear
- Personal travel insurance including evacuation coverage (compulsory) up to 6000m)
- Additional costs if delays flights and outside the itinerary
- All the costs and expenses which are not mentioned in includes list.
- Tips for guide and porters. in end of the treks
Useful Info
Trail Length
The distance between base camp and Pokhara is around 81.1 kilometers. It is the highest distance that you cover during the trek. There are many downhill, uphill, rugged trails and glacier walking. For any normal person, trekking that distance is not an easy activity. Long distance trekking can become tiring but end result is rewarding.
Altitude Sickness
Altitude sickness is the biggest factor in this trip. The maximum height on this trip is 3210 m from sea level. Therefore, AMS can happen. However, it is not very serious altitude to get caught by the altitude sickness. Trip starts from Pokhara which is at 800 m. The change in altitude is the major cause of altitude sickness. Proper acclimatization is needed. Therefore, our itinerary focuses more on the client’s safety.
Weather & Climatic Conditions
Nepal’s mountain region has unpredictable weather and climatic conditions. Day temperature is normal but night hours are pretty freezing. Weather can change drastically in just an hour. Expect unexpected changes in climate and weather. However, the team will analyze the situation and only decide whether to push or not.
Trekking Preparation
The best way to prepare for climbing is by doing cardiovascular workouts. These kinds of cardio exercises help to increase lung capacity. In order to climb the mountain, you need strong and healthy lungs.
Do some strength-building training like planks, push-ups, and squats. Cycling is also the best option to prepare your body for climbing. Always start these activities 4-5 months before traveling to Nepal for climbing.
FAQs
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Can I add Annapurna Base Camp too?
Yes, you can add Annapurna Base Camp in the itinerary but you have to omit the Poon Hill Section. If you add 2 more days then you can do the Annapurna Base Camp Trek too.
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Do i need to take Travel Insurance?
Yes, it is mandatory to take the travel insurance for any kinds of trekking in Nepal. Make sure to get the insurance plan which covers helicopter rescue, medical aid and emergencies.
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Is there risk of altitude sickness during 5 days Annapurna Trek?
No, there isn't high risk of altitude sickness in this trek. The highest destination on this trek is Poon Hill (3210 m). Normally altitude sickness occurs after 2600 m but it is not serious. Usually, altitude sickness occurs after 3600 m. Even if it is not risky altitude, you need to be careful and follow the instructions of the trekking guide.
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What kind of accommodation and food do i get during the trek?
You will be getting the teahouse/lodge accommodation and food will be from the menu. You will get breakfast, lunch and dinner ordered from the menu.
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How difficult is 5 days Annapurna Trek?
It is the most popular and easy trekking trail to trek in Nepal. Every age group of people can trek on this trail.
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Trips Reviews
Caitlin W2026-02-26Great experience in Langtang with Sorbit and Ram Excellent experience on the Langtang Valley Trek guided Sorbit (Sofi) with Ram as our porter. Sorbit and Ram were very accommodating and made sure we had fun even on the days of the walk we found a bit more challenging. Sorbit had great energy, lots of funny stories and was really quick at spotting wildlife, so we got to see lots of monkeys and deer! Ram was such a legend for carrying our stuff, we could not have done this trek without their support. Langtang was a great mix of Forrest walking and mountain views, so would recommend for anyone looking for a week long trek.jordan h2026-02-11Poon hill trek 🫶 I had an amazing time during my four day poon hill trek and want to thank my amazing guide Anil for being there with me!! 🫂🙏 If you have thought about trekking in Nepal but feel overwhelmed by the idea of that, don’t fear! With the careful planning and execution by the trekking company you don’t have anything to worry about. Everything was organised carefully and although it is sometimes challenging it’s also made comfortable to enjoy with the help of your guide. Anil was amazing at checking in making sure I was comfortable, organising all my meals and helping with overnight stays as well as offering me friendly company and laughs throughout and his extreme patience has not gone unnoticed. Thanks so much for looking after me on this trek, I had an amazing time on the mountain and felt inspired and grounded. I leave with a special place for this area in my heart. I feel like I learnt so much on my short time in the mountain ⛰️ Thank you Anil and thanks to the tour company for putting together such a special achievable first trek in this beautiful country 🇳🇵CHI WONG2025-12-11很好的徒步經驗 很好的團隊，會有詳細的計劃及介紹，會根據我們的身體狀況及適應程度而作出調整。徒步過程中亦幫忙拍了很多很漂亮的照片，使我們能留下寶貴的回憶。Josh C2025-12-03Excellent trip Suraj our guide was fantastic, very knowledgeable and attentive. Would highly recommend. The porters were great fun too. Best holiday we’ve been on.Luigi A2025-11-12Langtang trek Weather on our 1st day was rainy but the rest were sunny. Langtang is the best place if you really wanna experience the Tibetan culture. Tiring but worth every experience. Thank you Somit for keeping me safe and for a smooth ascent! 🙂Hillel K2025-11-11Amazing Best team very kind and present for what we need Thank you to sujan guide and porter manoj for everything I recommend reallyAmélia D2025-11-01Amazing trek with an amazing guide We did the langtang valley trek with this agency. It was an amazing experience. We just showed up to their office and were taken care of right away. Our guide Suraj was AMAZING. I can’t recommend him enough. He made sure that we were comfortable at all moments of the trek, and he gave us so many informations on the region and answered every questions we had. When I come back to Nepal, i will ask for him again for sure.antoinep2025-11-01Best Langtang Valley Trek experience I had an amazing time in the Langtang Valley with my guide Suraj. I would recommend 100% booking with this agency and asking for Suraj as your guide. I will definitly come back to Nepal for more trekking with this agency.Chiara S2025-10-29EBC trek with female guide october 2025 My EBC trek was an amazing experience! Everything was very well organized, and my female guide Samikshya Bajagain took great care of me throughout the journey. Even when things didn’t go exactly as planned, she handled every situation very professionally and with a positive attitude. I always felt safe and supported. The company leader Simbir Ghale was always available and found a solution for everything. I highly recommend trekking with her and with the company — a truly great experience!Erica and John W2025-10-29Mardi Himalaya Trek My husband John and myself cannot fault our trek to Mardi Himal with Guide/porter Suza. It was a Nepali Festival time and the track was very busy. Suza made sure we had comfortable lodgings by booking ahead. We never had to worry about not having somewhere to lay down and rest our tired legs!! He was easy company always around if we needed anything. He joined us playing cards in the evenings - winning too often! We had to change the schedule a bit due to unpredicted weather (rain) - no problem Suza ‘s experience and local knowledge made this easy too. Thanks Suza, we’re really happy to have had you as our guide and really enjoyed the trek.
Luka Horvat2025-12-23Great experience! Did the Langtang Valley trek with Sofi, everything was well organised and taken care of.A Daoust2025-11-01We did the langtang valley trek with this agency. It was an amazing experience. We just showed up to their office and were taken care of right away. Our guide Suraj was AMAZING. I can’t recommend him enough. He made sure that we were comfortable at all moments of the trek, and he gave us so many informations on the region and answered every questions we had. When I come back to Nepal, i will ask for him again for sure.Chiara S.2025-10-29My EBC trek was an amazing experience! Everything was very well organized, and my female guide Samikshya took great care of me throughout the journey. Even when things didn’t go exactly as planned, she handled every situation very professionally and with a positive attitude. I always felt safe and supported. The company leader Simbir Ghale was always available and found a solution for everything. I highly recommend trekking with her and with the company — a truly great experience!John Chong2025-10-02I completed an unforgettable 11-day trek to Poon Hill and Annapurna Base Camp with Himalaya View Treks, and I couldn’t be happier with the experience. The company was incredibly flexible and well-organized, tailoring the trip to our preferences and ensuring everything ran smoothly. Our guide Suraj kept us motivated and informed throughout, while our porter Anil was always cheerful and helpful — both were fantastic. Special thanks to Simbir for coordinating everything so efficiently and making the whole journey seamless. The stunning views, rich culture, and the team’s support made this adventure truly memorable. Highly recommended!Armando Navarro2025-05-22The 12-day EBC trek with this agency was awesome, the manager was very attentive since the first contact and explained every question with detail. During the trek my guide Anil was excellent, he knows the mountains very well and helps you whenever you need something.Sanjeev Sawai2025-04-06Very helpful team.Alexander Rylkov2025-03-22outstanding trekking agency that truly understands the needs of its clients and offers the best possible solutions!Lucy Fulloon2025-01-26Very professional and wonderful team! Everything was super well organised and the guides are lovely and very knowledgeable. Would definitely recommend Mane as a guide he was lovely. Felt very safe and respected as a solo female traveller, it was a once in a lifetime experience to do the Mardi Himal TrekNathalie B.2024-11-28I planned a 12 days trek by myself but I was looking for a guide. 3 days before leaving to Nepal I have found the agency Himalaya View Treks. From the start the communication was open and easy. Everthing was taken care of only in a few days for everthing to be ready when I arrived. I met my guide in Pokhara. We had beautiful moments together. I really recommand to trek with *Bishal Kulung Rai*. I felt very confortable with him. We had really nice talks but he knew also when to give me the time alone that I was looking for during this trek. He was very supportive, helpful and flexible regarding my requests. In overall, it was a perfect experience ! 🙏🏻💜🏔️🇳🇵
