Ghorepani Poonhill Short Trek also known as Annapurna Sunrise Trek which is one of the popular trek in Annapurna region. Ghorepani Poonhill Short Trek is one of the shortest and beautiful treks in Nepal. This trek is suitable for those who don’t have enough time but still want to see beautiful Mountain View within the short time. This trek can be done in 2 or 4 days. The Itinerary can be made according to your time availability.
This trek is famous for sunrise and sunset views over the magnificent mountains. This trek rewards you incredible view of Annapurna I (8091m)-which is world’s tenth highest mountain. Mt. Dhaulagiri (8167m)- which is world’s seventh highest mountain. Besides that you will see breathtaking view of Nilgiri (7061m), Fishtail (6997m), Tukuche Peak (6920m), Dhampus Peak (6012m) etc. During the March, April & May this trek rewards us colorful flowers of Rhododendron forest and different flora and fauna. Apart from this, it offers you opportunity to explore local people, lifestyle, culture, tradition of Himalayan peoples.
This trek starts after 3hrs Jeep driving with off road to Uleri or Banthanti from Pokhara which is 200km west from Kathmandu. You can take 30 minutes flight to Pokhara or drive 8-9 hrs by tourist bus through the bank of beautiful Trishuli and Marshyandi River. This trek can be doing even not having any hiking experiences but if you are experience that will be benefit for your trip. Accommodation along the trek will be comfortable with Wi-Fi, Hot shower, Charging etc. This trek really makes you happy and feels blessed. If you have enough time to explore more we suggest you for longer trip Ghorepani Poonhill Sunrise Trek.
Day 01: Pokhara to Banthanti by Jeep (3Hrs) then trek to Ghorepani (4-5hrs) (2780m).
Day 02: Early morning (before sunrise) Hiking to Poonhill (30Minutes) then back to Hotel, after breakfast Trek to Banthanti (3Hrs) then drive back to Pokhara (3Hrs) (900m).
Day 01: After breakfast scenic drive from Pokhara to Banthanti (1700m) by Jeep (TATA SUMO) (3Hrs) then trek to Ghorepani (4-5hrs) (2780m). Some part of the road is bumping and off-road.
Day 02: Early morning (before sunrise) Hiking to Poonhill (30Minutes) have a hot coffee, take some good pictures then back to Hotel, after breakfast trek to Banthanti (3Hrs) then drive back to Pokhara (900m) (3Hrs)
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Mon, 24 Feb, 25 | Tue, 25 Feb, 25 | $ 150.00 | OPENED | Book Now |
Wed, 5 Mar, 25 | Thu, 6 Mar, 25 | $ 150.00 | OPENED | Book Now |
Sat, 8 Mar, 25 | Sun, 9 Mar, 25 | $ 150.00 | OPENED | Book Now |
Fri, 21 Mar, 25 | Sat, 22 Mar, 25 | $ 150.00 | OPENED | Book Now |
Mon, 24 Mar, 25 | Tue, 25 Mar, 25 | $ 150.00 | OPENED | Book Now |
MEALS:
All kind of meals is excluded in the package during the trek. But food will be available a dish of Nepali, Indian or Continental source cooked by the lodgings you stay at.
PACKING LIST:
While packing for “Ghorepani Poon Hill Short Trek,” warm clothing is important to ensure comfort and safety, while non-essential gear such as a Swiss knife may simply come in handy. Here we have a suggested packing list to guide you in preparation:
(Note: This is just a guideline to help you on your preparation.)
HEALTH & EXPERIENCE REQUIRED
This trek can be doing even not having any hiking experiences. However, it is easy and soft grade trekking so. There are no any special physical or training requirements, but high altitude experience & walking is a benefit.