Overview
The Ghorepani Poon Hill trek is one of Nepal's most accessible short walks, using village teahouses and stone steps. Elevations reach around 3,200 m, so a reasonable level of fitness and care with altitude are needed.
This is a guided walk in simple lodges; it is not luxury travel. The weather decides the views, and we advise a spare day in the schedule. Check current permit requirements for the Annapurna region before travel.
- Duration
- 6 Nights / 7 Days
- Route
- Pokhara > Ghorepani > Poon Hill > Pokhara
- Suits
- Active travellers who enjoy walking and are comfortable with simple teahouses.
- Stay style
- Simple teahouse lodges on the trail, and a comfortable lakeside hotel in Pokhara before and after.
Day-by-day itinerary
Sample itinerary. These are sample itineraries, designed as relaxed tour options. For a customised, detailed and personalised itinerary built around your dates, interests and pace, please contact us. Plan your journey or call +91 97755 97771.
Day 1Arrive in Pokhara
Arrive in Pokhara by flight or road. Gentle lakeside walk and a briefing about the trek and kit.
Day 2Drive and walk to Tikhedhunga
Short drive to the trailhead and a first walk through terraced fields and villages, with a first night in a teahouse.
Day 3Ulleri steps to Ghorepani
A long, steady climb on stone steps through rhododendron forest to Ghorepani (about 2,800 m). Take it slowly.
Day 4Poon Hill sunrise and Tadapani
Pre-dawn climb to Poon Hill (about 3,200 m) for sunrise over Dhaulagiri and Annapurna, weather permitting, then continue to Tadapani.
Day 5Tadapani to Ghandruk
A descent through forest to the Gurung village of Ghandruk, with views and a village walk in the afternoon.
Day 6Ghandruk to Pokhara
Walk down to the road and drive back to Pokhara, with a hot meal and rest.
Day 7Departure or spare day
A spare day for weather delays, or transfer onward from Pokhara by flight or road.
Main experiences
- Rhododendron forest walks
- Poon Hill sunrise, weather permitting
- Gurung village of Ghandruk
- Terraced hill farms
- Pokhara lakeside evenings
Practical considerations
Fitness
Several hours of steady walking per day on steps and slopes.
Altitude
Highest point about 3,200 m; ascend slowly and report symptoms.
Permits
Annapurna-area permits and fees apply; check current rules.
Season
Spring and autumn are generally clearer; weather can change quickly.
This is a sample itinerary, not a fixed departure. Sequence, stays and activities are confirmed when we plan your journey, subject to availability, season, permits and local conditions.