Ghorepani Poon Hill Trek Overview
Ghorepani Poon Hill Trek is probably the best short treks in Nepal that offers mind blowing views Himalayan vistas. The trail is very easy for inexperienced trekkers and ideal for those who wants to trek for the first time in Nepal. Trekking to Poon Hill can be done within 3-4 days. Likewise, Poon Hill trail is the best way to acclimatize you body, if you want to do ABC Trek orAnnapurna Circuit Trek. The Ghorepani Poon Hill trek is known as relatively easy trek in Nepal. However, a sound physical fitness is important to complete this trek without any hiccups.
Short trek to Poon Hill begins from Nayapool and goes through small villages of Tikhedhunga, Ulleri, Ghorepani, and Ghandruk Village. The trail offers the small streams, waterfalls, alpine forests, suspension bridges, etc. which gives ultimate adventure on this trek. Trekking in Nepal provides almost similar adventure like in Ghorepani Poon Hill trek. Classic Trek Nepal organize this short trek in Nepal in a professional way with customized itinerary. To know more about Ghorepani Poon Hill Trek costs, feel free to contacts us.
Where is the starting point of Ghorepani Poon Hill trek?
Well, there are various points to start your trek to Ghorepani Poon Hill. The famous and popular starting point is Nayapul and finishing it at Ghandruk Village. But you can also start from the Ghandruk and finish it at Nayapul. It takes about an hour to reach Nayapool from Pokhara in a private Vehicle. However, if the trek starts from Ghandruk, it takes about 2 hours to reach Ghandruk in private vehicle. Pokhara-Ghandruk Road is bumpy road so, when it rains the road might be blocked due to muddy route. So, it is better to start from Nayapul.
Accommodations during the Poon hill Trek
During the trek apart from Pokhara Lodge, you will stay at Tea houses. Most of the tea houses have sharing rooms with twin bed basis. Rarely you can find private double bed rooms with attached bathroom. Ghorepani and Ghandruk have the Tea houses with attached bathrooms. But, in Tadhapani tea houses have the sharing bathroom. You may get surprise as almost all tea houses have Wi-Fi facilities now. Some tea houses may charge you the extra for using it but some may not. Likewise, the beds are very simple with clean rooms.
Ghorepani Poon Hill trek Difficulty
Ghorepani Poon Hill trek is considered as one of the easiest treks in Nepal. It is suitable for solo trekkers, couple, or even family memebers. Even if you are novie hiker, if you take it slowly and gradually, it can be done easily. The daily averege walking period is 3-4 hours, so it shouldn't be that difficult to walk 3 hours in a day.
Sunrise View From Poon Hill
Ghorepani Poon Hill Trek offers a mesmerizing sunrise view striking at the face of mountain vistas including Annapurna, Mt. Fishtail, Dhaulagiri, Nilgiri, and Hiunchuli. The hike to Poonhill from Ghorepani is around 45 minutes. A small headlight is recomended while hiking up to the Poon Hill early in the morning. Hiking around 5 am can be a darker so better to keep it in a safe side.
