Trip Hightlights
- Sunrise from Poon Hill: Witness a stunning sunrise over the Annapurna and Dhaulagiri ranges from the iconic Poon Hill (3,210m).
- Panoramic Mountain Views: Enjoy close-up views of Annapurna South, Machhapuchhre (Fishtail), Dhaulagiri, and Hiunchuli peaks.
- Clean & Beautiful Ghorepani Village: Experience the hospitality of this traditional Magar village nestled amidst the mountains.
- Rhododendron Forests: Trek through vibrant rhododendron forests, especially magical during spring (March-April).
- Short and Accessible: A perfect trek for those with limited time, offering an incredible Himalayan experience in just 3–4 days.
- Photography Opportunities: Capture breathtaking landscapes and cultural moments throughout the trail.
- Suitable for All: Moderate difficulty makes it ideal for beginners, families, and experienced trekkers alike.
Being considered as one of the most famous tourist destination all over the world, Nepal is known for its humble people, beautiful landscape and humongous Himalayan massifs. Amidst the mountains, there are also plain terrain where the wild animals roar and the Stupas and temples reside. Nepal is a perfect basket of culture and adventure for people who like to travel and see the mixture of these two.
Desire Adventures has come up with a package of 7 days where you’ll first enjoy the alluring beauty of the mountains and gradually come down to the plains of Nepal. From Pokhara you will start a journey towards the Himalayas to see the beautiful Annapurna and Macchapuchre (Mt. Fishtail). Poonhill Trek leads you to the villages of the Annapurna region where you can explore the settlements and enjoy the mountains surrounding you while trekking. Considered as one of the best short treks of Nepal with an elevation of 3210m, Poonhill gives you the feeling of being very close to the mountains where nature will greet you with a magnificent view of the sunrise amidst the mountains.
Although the trek can be planned in any time of the year since it has no technical difficulty, it is best to plan t during the spring and Autumn season for the best view of the mountains and also for appropriate weather. It is also cost effective if you plan the trip in a group. Nevertheless, we are always flexible with your timing and schedule. Thus, let us know what works for you and we will make the best to customize our itinerary.
Detail Itinerary
Namaste! Welcome to Nepal. Your team representative will be waiting for you at the airport. From the airport, he will guide you to your hotel where you can freshen up after the long flight. Depending upon your arrival time you can either rest and stay at the hotel or go out to explore the city on your first day.
On our 2nd day in the country, we will start our trek by catching the tourist bus to Pokhara. The tourist bus is a well facilitated bus that leaves from Kathmandu every morning to Pokhara. It takes about 7-8 hours to reach this city of trekkers. Pokhara is also called a trekker’s hub since a lot of trekking route starts from this place. On the way you can see various scenarios and beautiful landscapes and settlements from the bus and get a zest of how the rural Nepal looks like. Upon reaching Pokhara you will be guided to your hotel. If there is time, you can explore the city (walking or on a bicycle).
Meals: Breakfast
Highlights: Comfortable tourist bus, windy highway along the Trisuli River, breathtaking view of waterfalls, rivers, jungles, hamlets higher up on the hills, terraced fields with seasonal crop, different vegetation, curious faces of people running motels, restaurants and lodges, Lake area in Pokhara.)
Our destination for today is Tikhedhunga. From Pokhara we will drive to Nayapul which is about 2hour long drive. On reaching Nayapul the porters will take the luggage and we will start hiking for Tikadhunga today. Your trekking guide will give you some information on the trek and some important notice after which we will start. We walk towards Birethanti following the south bank of the Modi River. There is a check point in Birethani where our leader will take care of all the check in formalities at the ACAP office. Passing Lamdawali, Sudame, Hile, and a few waterfalls we finally reach Tikhedhunga. Overnight at a lodge in Tikhedhunga.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Highlights: Start of the walk and first view of Machhapuchhre and Annapurna, Modi River, waterfalls, countryside villages
After hiking for some time yesterday, we are prepared to do some proper trek today. We will walk from Tikadhunga to Ghorepani. We first climb up to Ulleri, following a stone paved steps. A 3000 steps walk will take us to a gentle ascent from where we walk amidst the Rhododendron and Oak forest, passing Banthanti and eventually reach Ghorepani - a gateway to Poon Hill, which is the best sunrise view point in the Annapurna region. The night will be spent at a lodge in Ghorepani.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Highlights: Climbing the stone steps to reach Ulleri. Ulleri is a large Magar village which offers magnificent view of Annapurna South and Himchuli, rhododendron and Oak forest of the conservation area, Magnificent view from Ghorepani along with various facilities including health posts, schools, Stupas, temple and internet cafes.
Today is the day we will reach our destination; Poonhill. From Ghorepani we will wake up early to catch the sunrise from the top. The first ray of sunrise striking the mountains spreading its natural colors is truly magnificent. We enjoy the view of sunrise and then get back to the lodge at Ghorepani. After freshening up, we aim to get back to Pokhara today.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Highlights: breathtaking view of the Annapurna, Dhaulagiri and Macchapuchre Range, morning sunset striking from the mountains with other 20 highest peaks, distant view of Mustang, various trees and forests along the trail.
We will ride back to Kathmandu on a tourist bus today. The ride takes up to 8 hours and along the way we can enjoy the beauty of the landscapes and the village settlements. Upon reaching Kathmandu, you will be guided to your hotel room to freshen up. Later in the evening, we will also host a farewell dinner for you where we can discuss on your trip and get feedbacks.
Meals: Breakfast,Dinner
Highlights: Drive on the Prithvi Highway along the Trisuli River from Chitwan to Kathmandu.
You can do some souvenir shopping if your flight is in the evening. Nevertheless, if your flight is early morning, we will drop you off in the airport. Hope you have a safe journey!
What's included
- Airport Pick-up and Drop-off service in a private vehicle
- 2 nights twin-sharing accommodation in Kathmandu at tourist standard hotel with breakfast
- 2 nights twin-sharing accommodation in Pokhara at tourist standard hotel with breakfast
- Bus transportation (A/C tourist Coach) to Pokhara and return from Pokhara (Flight or Private Car an option with extra charge)
- Annapurna Trekking permit
- Three meals a day (breakfast, lunch and dinner) during the trek
- Seasonal fruit after every dinner, during the trek
- All attached room with hot shower on the trek
- Purified drinking water (medicated safe to drink) during the trek
- Government licensed and well trained English speaking guide and his entire expenses
- Porters (One porter for each 2 members) and his entire expenses
- Insurance of Guide and Porter
- All required local and government taxes
- Down jackets and sleeping bags (Rental basis)
- Desire Adventures duffel bag if required
- Trekking Map
- Adventure certificate upon completion of the trek
- Farewell dinner
What's Excluded
- Nepal arrival visa
- Meals in the city except breakfast and other mentioned special dinner
- Personal expenses like all kinds of drinks including mineral water,tea/coffee & alcoholic and soft beverages
- Your travel insurance that covers Helicopter evacuation
- Accommodation and meals in City in case of early return from the trek
- Tipping (as an appreciation) and any additional tours
Clothing
- Base Layers: Moisture-wicking T-shirts and thermal tops (for layering).
- Warm Layer: Fleece jacket or sweater for cold mornings and evenings.
- Outer Layer: Windproof and waterproof jacket for weather protection.
- Trekking Pants: Comfortable, lightweight, and quick-drying.
- Insulated Jacket: Lightweight down or synthetic jacket (optional, for colder months).
- Hat and Gloves: Warm hat/beanie and lightweight gloves for chilly weather.
- Sun Protection: Wide-brim hat and sunglasses with UV protection.
Footwear
- Trekking Boots: Sturdy, comfortable, and broken-in boots with good grip.
- Socks: Moisture-wicking and cushioned trekking socks.
Backpack and Accessories
- Daypack: 20–30L backpack for essentials like water, snacks, and day clothing.
- Water Bottle or Hydration Bladder: 1–2 liters capacity.
- Trekking Poles: Optional but helpful for decents trails.
- Headlamp or Flashlight: With extra batteries for pre-dawn hikes to Poon Hill.
Personal Items
- Sunscreen & Lip Balm: High SPF for sun protection.
- First Aid Kit: Basic items like pain relievers, band-aids, and blister care.
- Snacks: Energy bars, trail mix, or chocolates for quick energy boosts.
- Quick-Dry Towel: Small and lightweight.
- Toiletries: Travel-sized essentials like biodegradable soap, toothbrush, and toothpaste.
- Camera/Phone: To capture stunning views and memories.
Our Guides:
With growing tourism in Nepal, the growth of travel and expedition companies have mounted to its peak. The companies seek the best leaders and guides to compete in the market while giving the best service to the clients. Although there are a numbers of companies promising you the best trip of your life, many neglect giving the knowledge on safety measurements and sustainable tourism to their team. From luxury travels to pocket friendly trips, our team guides deliver you the best of Nepal keeping your schedule, preference and welfare in mind.
Extensive insights on history and culture of the country:
Nepal has abundance of cultural and natural beauty. The charming architecture and rich history of the temples and Stupas are listed under UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Our guides are well learned and experienced to give you insights on the country's hidden history and natural beauty. From world renowned sites to less traveled local areas, we make sure to provide you information on the benevolent locals, culture and lands that stretch out from the mighty Himalayas to the Terai Plains.
Round the clock service:
Our guides provide you exceptional service 24*7 throughout the trek. Weather it requires giving information, helping with communication or any other skills, our team makes sure you get the facilities regardless of timing. We have well trained English speaking guides working in the fields and value your timing and schedule and try to work as compatible as they can. In addition both our office staff and our field staff have exceptional knowledge on the products we offer. With any queries, you can email/ call/ message us as we try to respond as soon as possible. With extensive field study, our office staff constantly communicates with our trekking guides, tour guides and climbing Sherpa’s to update the information in the trekking region.
Licensed with minimum 5 years of experience:
Trekking has been commercialized in the last few years since Nepal was recognized as the most efficient country to trek. With growing commercialization comes competitive market. Nevertheless, our climbing Sherpas and team representatives along with the guides are required to have minimum of 5 years of experience with a certified license.
Importance to Sustainable Tourism:
We value the importance of sustainable economy and development. Thus, we hire local porters, guides and climbers to train them and give them a platform to work for themselves and their family. All our team members belong to local native groups and have been trained for trekking in the Himalayas and other regions of Nepal.
No exceptions with quality and equipments:
Our teams of guides are well trained with proper English speaking and communication skills via education and experience. We are also equipped with first-aid kits and trekking apparatus like oximeters, maps, first-aid kits and mobile phone for emergency. Perhaps what separates us from others is the relationship our company has with the climbing Sherpa’s and trekking guides.
5:1 Client Guide Ratio
We maintain a 5:1 client guide ratio i.e. with every 5 clients we provide 1 guide. A team leader/guide with be appointed for a team of 5 trekkers in the group. Nevertheless, an assistant leader will also be provided with every addition of 5 pax. You will have 1 porter for 2 trekkers who will be carrying 25-30 kilograms of weight. We wish for your travels to be worthy and adventurous with no difficulties or hurdles.
We are able to depart Short Ghorepani Poonhill Trek every day at no extra cost. So kindly choose your own date as per your convenient. Contact us to schedule your own departure Date
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- We Maintain 1:5 Guides:clients Ratio
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