Ghorepani Poon Hill Trekking

Arrival at Tribhuvan International Airport (TIA) in Kathmandu, followed by a warm welcome from your Om Holidays Tour & Trek representative.

Private transfer to your hotel accommodation to check in, unpack, and recover from your flight.

Program briefing on the upcoming trek, route logistics, and gear requirements.

Free time in the afternoon or evening to explore the lively streets, bakeries, and gear shops of Thamel.

Overnight stay at your hotel in Kathmandu.

Wholesome breakfast before departing Kathmandu on a scenic drive toward the Pokhara Valley.

Travel past winding mid-hill highways, lush river valleys (Trishuli and Marsyangdi), terraced farming slopes, and rural roadside hamlets.

Driving time: Approximately 6–8 hours depending on highway conditions.

Arrive in Pokhara and check into your hotel accommodation.

Enjoy a relaxed late afternoon and evening walking along the vibrant, scenic banks of Phewa Lake.

Dinner and overnight stay in Pokhara.

Morning breakfast followed by a short scenic drive to Nayapul (or relevant accessible roadhead depending on seasonal conditions).

Meet your local porters and trekking crew to begin the foot journey into the Annapurna foothills.

Hike through subtropical riverbanks, terraced farms, and small countryside settlements.

Ascend stone staircases along the trail leading up toward Tikhedhunga or Ulleri.

Trekking time: Approximately 4–6 hours.

Settle into a traditional mountain teahouse for a warm local dinner and overnight rest.

Hearty mountain breakfast before embarking on a steady uphill walk.

Ascend stone trails and forested switchbacks through dense stands of rhododendron, oak, and pine woodlands.

Experience vibrant floral blooms during spring and the peaceful ambiance of clear mountain air.

Reach the ridge settlement of Ghorepani (2,860 m), an ancient Magar trading village offering views of snow-capped peaks.

Trekking time: Approximately 5–7 hours.

Check into your teahouse, warm up with hot tea, dine, and rest early for the pre-dawn hike.

Early morning wake-up call (around 04:30) with headlamps for the steep 45-minute climb to the summit of Poon Hill (3,210 m / 10,531 ft).

Witness the sunrise illuminating the Annapurna and Dhaulagiri ranges, including Annapurna South, Machhapuchhre (Fishtail), Hiunchuli, and Dhaulagiri I.

Descend back to Ghorepani for breakfast, pack your gear, and hit the trail toward Tadapani.

Hike along ridge crests, small mossy ravines, and forested slopes.

Trekking time: Approximately 5–7 hours (including the Poon Hill round-trip).

Dinner and overnight stay at a teahouse in Tadapani.

Morning breakfast with close-up views of Annapurna South and Machhapuchhre directly from the village ridge.

Descend through deep rhododendron and oak woodlands alongside seasonal waterfalls.

Arrive at Ghandruk (1,940 m), the most celebrated stone-paved Gurung heritage village in the Annapurna conservation area.

Explore the local village alleys, visit the Gurung Cultural Museum, and experience traditional mountain hospitality.

Trekking time: Approximately 3–4 hours.

Dinner and overnight stay at a teahouse or mountain lodge in Ghandruk.

Enjoy a leisurely morning breakfast soaking in final mountain views from Ghandruk.

Easy descent along stone steps past terraced fields down to the nearest roadhead (such as Kimche or Nayapul).

Trekking time: Approximately 2–3 hours.

Board private transport for the scenic drive back to Pokhara (approximately 2–3 hours driving).

Check into your hotel and spend the afternoon at leisure: stroll along Phewa Lake, rent a paddleboat, or relax at lakeside cafes.

Dinner and overnight stay in Pokhara.

Wholesome breakfast at your hotel in Pokhara.

Board your tourist coach or private vehicle for the return journey to Kathmandu along the Prithvi Highway.

Driving time: Approximately 6–8 hours, following rivers and green valleys.

Arrive in Kathmandu by late afternoon, concluding the Ghorepani Poon Hill adventure.

Drop-off at your hotel or scheduled transfer to Tribhuvan International Airport for your departure flight with Om Holidays Tour & Trek.