The Ghorepani Poon Hill Trek is one of the most popular and easy trekking trails in Nepal. While the trail does not include any particularly challenging sections, its stunning landscapes and breathtaking views make it stand out among other treks. The trek takes you far from the hustle and bustle of the cities, offering some of the most beautiful sunrises and natural beauty you’ll ever witness.

The trail involves several ascents and descents, passing through lush forests of rhododendrons and pines, small settlements, and streams. Along the way, you will be treated to magnificent views of snow-capped mountains such as Mt. Annapurna (8091 m), Mt. Machhapuchhre (6993 m), and Mt. Dhaulagiri (8167 m), among others.

In addition, the people living in this region are warm and welcoming, giving you a chance to experience their unique lifestyle, culture, and traditions. The trek culminates at Ghorepani Poon Hill, where you will be rewarded with one of the best sunrises of your life. The Ghorepani Poon Hill Trek is the perfect choice for anyone looking to experience the stunning beauty of the Himalayas without venturing too far into the mountains.

Accommodations on Ghorepani Poon Hill Trek:

You will be staying in 2 or 3-star hotels in Kathmandu and Pokhara. During the Ghorepani Poon Hill Trek, you will stay in the guest house or lodge. The room will be small with little furniture, a bed & a blanket. All the accommodations are on a twin-sharing basis. On special request, single rooms can be arranged in the cities. However, single rooms might not be available all the time during the peak season so you have to confirm your trip early enough. 

Please understand that the services in the guesthouse will be very basic but they are semi-comfortable and also all the guesthouses might not come with attached washrooms.

Meals & Drinking Water:

In Ghorepani Poon Hill Trek, you will enjoy authentic Nepalese food with a few other cuisines like Tibetan, and Indian. Meals will be served as per the menu of the guesthouse/lodge. Besides that you can find bars, bread, cookies, butter tea, and extra on the trail but, remember as the elevation get higher, the cost also gets high. In Kathmandu and Pokhara you will only get breakfast. There will also be a welcome and farewell dinner for you according to the category service you booked. 

Drinking water can be easily found everywhere. You can get hot water from the guesthouse/lodge and fill in your bottle every time it gets empty. So, do carry a reusable water bottle with you. We urge you to not buy mineral water bottles on the way as it will help in preserving the region.

Ghorepani Poon Hill Trek Difficulty & Physical Fitness:

Autumn ( September to November) and Spring (March to May) are the best seasons to go on the Ghorepani Poon Hill Trek. The weather will be warm and clear with spectacular views.

If you are a botanist the summer season will be perfect for you to trek in this region to explore the rare flora. Where monsoon (June to mid-September) makes everything unclear and slippery.

Ghorepani Poon Hill Trek Permit:

Ghorepani Poon Hill Trek comes into the Annapurna Conservation Area which, requires the Annapurna Conservation Area Project (ACAP) entry permit. Besides that, you also need to get a TIMS card (TIMS cards are not needed if you have an immigration permit).

Following is the list of permits for the  Ghorepani Poon Hill Trek:

• ACAP permit 
• TIMS permit