Ghorepani Poon Hill Trek: Short and Easy Trek

Ghorepani Poon Hill Trek:

Ghorepani Poon Hill Trek is the most popular short trekking/hiking trip in Annapurna Region. It was officially opened in 1977 for tourists. From Poon hill, trekkers can view fantastic sunrise views over Annapurna and Dhaulagiri Himalayas ranges.

Ghorepani is a small village inhabited by ethnic Gurung and Magar people in the Myagdi district of the Dhaulagiri Zone. You will be hiking to poon hill in the early morning before sunrise; from poon hill, you can see beautiful sunrise views, panoramic views, and different landscapes and have glimpses of mountains and other trekking peaks in the Annapurna region. Ghorepani poon hill trekking is a short and easy trek offering beautiful panorama views, valleys, riverside, forests, flora, villages, terraced paddy fields, etc.

Highlights of Ghorepani poon Hill Trek:

  • Witness the beautiful sunrise and breathtaking panoramic views.
  • Views of The Annapurna and Dhaulagiri Himalayas range.
  • Experience the culture, tradition, and people residing in the traditional mountain villages.
  • Walkthrough Rhododendron, Oak, Pine, and Bamboo forests.
  • Enjoy the hospitality of the major Gurung and Magar people.

Ghorepani Trek Duration:

How much does it cost to Ghorepani poon hill trek? How long does it take a hike to Ghorepani PoonHill? This is a frequent question by the trekkers planning to visit this beautiful Annapurna trekking. Is this a short trek? Yes, it takes 4-5 days (only trekking days). This is the most popular trek in the Annapurna region and can be added to the base Camp if the trackers have long holidays. If you have a long holiday, add the beautiful kali Gandaki trek or Jomsom Muktinath trek.

Which is the Best time of year: 

Autumn and Spring is the season for Ghorepani Poon Hill trekking. But nowadays, in any season, people are hiking this trek cause it is short and easy.

Trekking Grade:

This is an easy trekking trail, and total tea house accommodation is available with modern amenities and dining facilities.

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Puru Thapaliya

My name is Puru (Purushottam Thapaliya). Since completing the Government Guide Training from Nepal’s Ministry of Tourism and Civil Aviation (KEEP and HRA), I have been a specialist in mountain trekking and peak climbing. With specific expertise in the Nepal, Tibet, and Bhutan regions, I have now been a trekking guide and tour operator in Nepal, and across the Himalayas, since 2012.