5-Day Private Poon Hill & Ghandruk Trekking Tour
Overview
The Poon Hill trek in the Annapurna region of Nepal, starting from Pokhara, is a popular short trek known as the small Annapurna Circuit. It winds through quaint villages and stunning rhododendron forests, with breathtaking views of the Annapurna mountain range including peaks like Dhaulagiri and Annapurna I. During spring (March-April), the blooming rhododendrons create a paradise-like atmosphere. The highlight of the trek is the sunrise view from Poon Hill (3, 210 m). Although the trail has some ups and downs, it's not challenging and only requires basic fitness. The ascent to Ulleri with over 3000 stone steps is challenging but manageable.
Inclusions
- Private transportation
- Accommodation in guest houses
- Pre-Trekking-Meeting with your guide day before the trekking starts
- Professional, English speaking guide and all his insurances and expenses
- Trekking permits and TIMS cards
- First aid kit
- 4x Breakfast
- 4x Dinner
- 5x Lunch
- Accommodation included: 4 nights
- Entry/Admission - Poon Hill
What to expect
Itinerary
Day 1: Pokhara (820 m) - Nayapul (1, 009 m) - Ulleri (2, 054 m)
Stop At: Ulleri, Bhuktangle 33700, Nepal
After breakfast at your hotel in Pokhara, we'll pick you up and take a 1-hour taxi ride to Nayapul (1, 009 m). The 6-hour trek to Ulleri (2, 054 m) passes through picturesque Nepali villages and terraced rice fields. The ascent up approximately 3, 200 stone steps at the end of the journey may be challenging but rewarding. We'll stop for a short lunch break along the way. Upon arrival in Ulleri, we'll have dinner at a cozy lodge and spend the night there.
Length: 10, 8 km I Duration: 6 h I Ascent: 1, 115 m I Descent: 103 m I Highest Point: 2, 054 m I Lowest Point: 1, 009 m
Duration: 6 hours
Meals included:
• Lunch: To be chosen from an extensive vegetarian and non-vegetarian menu. Drinks are not included in price.
• Dinner: To be chosen from an extensive vegetarian and non-vegetarian menu. Drinks are not included in price.
Accommodation included: Guest House in Ulleri
Day 2: Ulleri (2, 054 m) - Ghorepani (2, 879 m)
Stop At: Ghorepani, Ghorepani, Dhaulagiri Zone, Western Region
Today's trek is easier than yesterday's hike to Ulleri. We'll walk through enchanting rhododendron forests, admire breathtaking waterfalls, and cross charming bridges. After a lunch stop in Nangethati, we'll continue on to Ghorepani (2, 879 m) and arrive in the afternoon. From Ghorepani, we'll have a stunning view of the majestic Dhaulagiri (8, 167 m), our first peak over 8, 000 m on the trek. We'll spend the night in a comfortable lodge, with dinner included.
Length: 7, 9 km I Duration: 5 h I Ascent: 871 m I Descent: 41 m I Highest Point: 2, 879 m I Lowest Point: 2, 040 m
Duration: 5 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast: To be chosen from an extensive vegetarian and non-vegetarian menu. A cup of tea or coffee is included.
• Lunch: To be chosen from an extensive vegetarian and non-vegetarian menu. Drinks are not included in price.
• Dinner: To be chosen from an extensive vegetarian and non-vegetarian menu. Drinks are not included in price.
Accommodation included: Guest House in Ghorepani
Day 3: Ghorepani (2, 879 m) - Poon Hill (3, 210 m) - Tadapani (2, 775 m)
Stop At: Poon Hill, Pokhara Nepal
We'll wake up early to hike to Poon Hill (3, 210 m) for a stunning sunrise view of the Dhaulagiri, Fishtail, and the entire Annapurna range. After sunrise, we'll return to Ghorepani for breakfast. Our trek continues through lush rhododendron forests, past babbling creeks and cascading waterfalls until we reach Tadapani (2, 775 m) in the late afternoon. We'll spend the night in a simple lodge with a warm common room and have dinner there.
Length: 11 km I Duration: 6 h I Ascent: 935 m I Descent: 1, 125 m I Highest Point: 3, 210 m I Lowest Point: 2, 532 m
Duration: 6 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast: To be chosen from an extensive vegetarian and non-vegetarian menu. A cup of tea or coffee is included.
• Lunch: To be chosen from an extensive vegetarian and non-vegetarian menu. Drinks are not included in price.
• Dinner: To be chosen from an extensive vegetarian and non-vegetarian menu. Drinks are not included in price.
Accommodation included: Guest House in Tadapani
Day 4: Tadapani (2, 775 m) - Ghandruk (2, 020m)
Stop At: Ghandruk, Ghandruk, Gandaki Zone, Western Region
Today's destination is the picturesque Ghandruk village (2, 020 m), renowned as one of the most beautiful in Nepal. Our trek takes us through lush rhododendron and oak forests, a haven for bird watchers. After three hours, we'll arrive in Ghandruk, the home of the Gurung people. After lunch, we'll have some free time to visit the local handicraft center and museum to learn more about the Gurung culture. We'll spend the night in a charming lodge with a stunning view of Annapurna South (7, 219 m).
Length: 6, 3 km I Duration: 3 h I Ascent: 20 m I Descent: 680 m I Highest Point: 2, 775 m I Lowest Point: 2, 020 m
Duration: 5 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast: To be chosen from an extensive vegetarian and non-vegetarian menu. A cup of tea or coffee is included.
• Lunch: To be chosen from an extensive vegetarian and non-vegetarian menu. Drinks are not included in the price.
• Dinner: To be chosen from an extensive vegetarian and non-vegetarian menu. Drinks are not included in the price.
Accommodation included: Guest House in Ghandruk
Day 5: Ghandruk (2, 020 m) - Nayapul (1, 009 m) - Pokhara (820 m)
Stop At: Pokhara, Pokhara, Gandaki Zone, Western Region
On our final day of trekking, we'll wake up early to witness a beautiful sunrise over Annapurna South (7, 219 m) and Hiunchuli (6, 441 m) from the terrace of our lodge. After breakfast, we'll start our descent to Nayapul, where we'll take a car back to Pokhara. After a lunch stop in Pokhara and checking in at your hotel, you'll have a free afternoon to explore the beautiful city.
Length: 13, 3 km I Duration: 5 h I Ascent: 204 m I Descent: 1, 197 m I Highest Point: 2, 046 m I Lowest Point: 1, 009 m
Duration: 5 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast: To be chosen from an extensive vegetarian and non-vegetarian menu. A cup of tea or coffee is included.
• Lunch: To be chosen from an extensive vegetarian and non-vegetarian menu. Drinks are not included in the price.
No accommodation included on this day.
Day 1: Pokhara (820 m) - Nayapul (1, 009 m) - Ulleri (2, 054 m)
Stop At: Ulleri, Bhuktangle 33700, Nepal
After breakfast at your hotel in Pokhara, we'll pick you up and take a 1-hour taxi ride to Nayapul (1, 009 m). The 6-hour trek to Ulleri (2, 054 m) passes through picturesque Nepali villages and terraced rice fields. The ascent up approximately 3, 200 stone steps at the end of the journey may be challenging but rewarding. We'll stop for a short lunch break along the way. Upon arrival in Ulleri, we'll have dinner at a cozy lodge and spend the night there.
Length: 10, 8 km I Duration: 6 h I Ascent: 1, 115 m I Descent: 103 m I Highest Point: 2, 054 m I Lowest Point: 1, 009 m
Duration: 6 hours
Meals included:
• Lunch: To be chosen from an extensive vegetarian and non-vegetarian menu. Drinks are not included in price.
• Dinner: To be chosen from an extensive vegetarian and non-vegetarian menu. Drinks are not included in price.
Accommodation included: Guest House in Ulleri
Day 2: Ulleri (2, 054 m) - Ghorepani (2, 879 m)
Stop At: Ghorepani, Ghorepani, Dhaulagiri Zone, Western Region
Today's trek is easier than yesterday's hike to Ulleri. We'll walk through enchanting rhododendron forests, admire breathtaking waterfalls, and cross charming bridges. After a lunch stop in Nangethati, we'll continue on to Ghorepani (2, 879 m) and arrive in the afternoon. From Ghorepani, we'll have a stunning view of the majestic Dhaulagiri (8, 167 m), our first peak over 8, 000 m on the trek. We'll spend the night in a comfortable lodge, with dinner included.
Length: 7, 9 km I Duration: 5 h I Ascent: 871 m I Descent: 41 m I Highest Point: 2, 879 m I Lowest Point: 2, 040 m
Duration: 5 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast: To be chosen from an extensive vegetarian and non-vegetarian menu. A cup of tea or coffee is included.
• Lunch: To be chosen from an extensive vegetarian and non-vegetarian menu. Drinks are not included in price.
• Dinner: To be chosen from an extensive vegetarian and non-vegetarian menu. Drinks are not included in price.
Accommodation included: Guest House in Ghorepani
Day 3: Ghorepani (2, 879 m) - Poon Hill (3, 210 m) - Tadapani (2, 775 m)
Stop At: Poon Hill, Pokhara Nepal
We'll wake up early to hike to Poon Hill (3, 210 m) for a stunning sunrise view of the Dhaulagiri, Fishtail, and the entire Annapurna range. After sunrise, we'll return to Ghorepani for breakfast. Our trek continues through lush rhododendron forests, past babbling creeks and cascading waterfalls until we reach Tadapani (2, 775 m) in the late afternoon. We'll spend the night in a simple lodge with a warm common room and have dinner there.
Length: 11 km I Duration: 6 h I Ascent: 935 m I Descent: 1, 125 m I Highest Point: 3, 210 m I Lowest Point: 2, 532 m
Duration: 6 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast: To be chosen from an extensive vegetarian and non-vegetarian menu. A cup of tea or coffee is included.
• Lunch: To be chosen from an extensive vegetarian and non-vegetarian menu. Drinks are not included in price.
• Dinner: To be chosen from an extensive vegetarian and non-vegetarian menu. Drinks are not included in price.
Accommodation included: Guest House in Tadapani
Day 4: Tadapani (2, 775 m) - Ghandruk (2, 020m)
Stop At: Ghandruk, Ghandruk, Gandaki Zone, Western Region
Today's destination is the picturesque Ghandruk village (2, 020 m), renowned as one of the most beautiful in Nepal. Our trek takes us through lush rhododendron and oak forests, a haven for bird watchers. After three hours, we'll arrive in Ghandruk, the home of the Gurung people. After lunch, we'll have some free time to visit the local handicraft center and museum to learn more about the Gurung culture. We'll spend the night in a charming lodge with a stunning view of Annapurna South (7, 219 m).
Length: 6, 3 km I Duration: 3 h I Ascent: 20 m I Descent: 680 m I Highest Point: 2, 775 m I Lowest Point: 2, 020 m
Duration: 5 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast: To be chosen from an extensive vegetarian and non-vegetarian menu. A cup of tea or coffee is included.
• Lunch: To be chosen from an extensive vegetarian and non-vegetarian menu. Drinks are not included in the price.
• Dinner: To be chosen from an extensive vegetarian and non-vegetarian menu. Drinks are not included in the price.
Accommodation included: Guest House in Ghandruk
Day 5: Ghandruk (2, 020 m) - Nayapul (1, 009 m) - Pokhara (820 m)
Stop At: Pokhara, Pokhara, Gandaki Zone, Western Region
On our final day of trekking, we'll wake up early to witness a beautiful sunrise over Annapurna South (7, 219 m) and Hiunchuli (6, 441 m) from the terrace of our lodge. After breakfast, we'll start our descent to Nayapul, where we'll take a car back to Pokhara. After a lunch stop in Pokhara and checking in at your hotel, you'll have a free afternoon to explore the beautiful city.
Length: 13, 3 km I Duration: 5 h I Ascent: 204 m I Descent: 1, 197 m I Highest Point: 2, 046 m I Lowest Point: 1, 009 m
Duration: 5 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast: To be chosen from an extensive vegetarian and non-vegetarian menu. A cup of tea or coffee is included.
• Lunch: To be chosen from an extensive vegetarian and non-vegetarian menu. Drinks are not included in the price.
No accommodation included on this day.
Additional information
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- A current valid passport is required on the day of travel
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Ticket delivery
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.
Bartsfo
September 2023
This guided tour of trekking through the Himalayas was an experience that I will never forget. Roman, who set up the tour for us in the office, was exceptionally easy to work with. Deepak was our guide, and I cannot recommend him highly enough. He is extremely knowledgeable, very helpful, and we...
This guided tour of trekking through the Himalayas was an experience that I will never forget. Roman, who set up the tour for us in the office, was exceptionally easy to work with. Deepak was our guide, and I cannot recommend him highly enough. He is extremely knowledgeable, very helpful, and we never felt unsafe. He speaks four languages fluently also, including perfect English. Please be aware, I am not a young man, and he was always considerate of my limitations. Slow and easy and I/we made it to over 10,000 feet climbing to our destination. The views in the Himalayas are truly breathtaking, and we were lucky enough that it was clear when we made it to the top of Poon Hill, thus being able to see all the peaks. The accommodations throughout the trek were totally acceptable, especially considering the circumstances. We have trekked all over the world, for example in Patagonia in South America, in Alaska, numerous places in North America beyond count, in Scandinavia and many places in Europe…. And this trek through the Himalayas was absolutely spectacular, and it was successful specifically because of the team at Breathe Nepal trekking. They absolutely deserve the highest rating possible.O1155POmarik
February 2023
With Roman, we went on a hike up Poonhill, and it was breathtakingly magnificent! At this time of year, hiking on the Poon Hill Trail is breathtakingly gorgeous. The reason for this is the enormous rhododendron trees that surround us and the mountain vista, which are trees that we are used to see...
With Roman, we went on a hike up Poonhill, and it was breathtakingly magnificent! At this time of year, hiking on the Poon Hill Trail is breathtakingly gorgeous. The reason for this is the enormous rhododendron trees that surround us and the mountain vista, which are trees that we are used to seeing here as small bushes. They are enormous and in full bloom in March, which makes the surroundings incredibly vibrant. I experienced a dreamlike feeling. Red and pink flowers were everywhere, with large, snow-covered mountains in the background. I started crying because it was so gorgeous. a truly exceptional experience. We are grateful to Breathe Nepal Trekking for the wonderful experience. Roman, see you around.Lurom23
July 2022
Definitely do this trek!! It was one of the best experiences of my life and I’m so glad we chose Breathe Nepal Trekking! Roman is extremely kind, helpful, knowledgeable, fun and honest! I can’t recommend Roman and his team enough! You won’t be disappointed!! From the first moment you meet him, yo...
Definitely do this trek!! It was one of the best experiences of my life and I’m so glad we chose Breathe Nepal Trekking! Roman is extremely kind, helpful, knowledgeable, fun and honest! I can’t recommend Roman and his team enough! You won’t be disappointed!! From the first moment you meet him, you have a friend in Roman! And, the views are absolutely breathtaking!!!Kuhleen
July 2022
We signed up with Roman for a 5-day trek to Poon Hill but ended up extending for a few extra days because we had such an amazing time. Roman is so knowledgable about the area and knows all of the guesthouses and people along the way, not to mention he is a super experienced guide. We always felt ...
We signed up with Roman for a 5-day trek to Poon Hill but ended up extending for a few extra days because we had such an amazing time. Roman is so knowledgable about the area and knows all of the guesthouses and people along the way, not to mention he is a super experienced guide. We always felt very safe and comfortable with the plans for the day. Roman would let us know how long we would be trekking, the level of difficulty, what we needed etc. and we could easily adjust the plan according to our preferences. Although we were a little unlucky with the weather, we still had an unbelievable time and will definitely be back.Departure51211842610
March 2022
Incredibly beautiful! Trekking on the Poon Hill Trail is incredibly beautiful at this time of year. The reason for this are the huge rhododendron trees, which we know here only as small bushes. Here they are huge and are in full bloom in March. I felt like in a beautiful dream. Everywhere the re...
Incredibly beautiful! Trekking on the Poon Hill Trail is incredibly beautiful at this time of year. The reason for this are the huge rhododendron trees, which we know here only as small bushes. Here they are huge and are in full bloom in March. I felt like in a beautiful dream. Everywhere the red and pink colored flowers and in the background the snow-covered big mountains. It was so beautiful that it brought tears to my eyes. An absolutely unique experience. Thank you Breathe Nepal Trekking for the unforgettable experience.pedrib2022
March 2022
The hiking trial with the destination Poonhill is highly recommended. We walked it in 5 days, which means that we hiked about 5 to 6 hours a day. This was very good because it gave us enough time to take breaks, take picture and enjoy the breathe taking nature. The absolut highlights ia the sunri...
The hiking trial with the destination Poonhill is highly recommended. We walked it in 5 days, which means that we hiked about 5 to 6 hours a day. This was very good because it gave us enough time to take breaks, take picture and enjoy the breathe taking nature. The absolut highlights ia the sunrise on the mountain Poonhill from which you have a fantastic view of Annapurna massif and the day in the village Ghandruk. It is the very beautiful village and you are awakened there in the morning by the great songs that are played over the speaker in the village. At the night time it is very cold so we also recommend the warm innerwear and the warm sleeping bags. And we definately recommend our guide Roman and his agency Breathe Nepal Trekking. We are really lucky to have him as our Guide. A very nice, kind and caring person.