Ghorepani and Ghandruk are linked on a loop of Gurung stone villages, rhododendron forest, and the Ulleri staircase. Poon Hill is the usual sunrise, with Annapurna South and Machhapuchhre on the ridge. Poon Hill at dawn, then Ghandruk’s museum lanes and terrace views, close a classic Gurung loop.
Ghandruk’s museum lanes and terrace views close the walk before the road to Pokhara. Teahouse nights stay in the foothills, with warm dining rooms and shared bathrooms. Tadapani forest and the Ulleri staircase fill the other walking days between the two villages.
Our porters are insured, paid fairly, and given kit we renew each year, with one porter for every two guests and lodge loads of about 25 to 30 kg. You'll meet them after the tourist bus to Pokhara, then walk from Nayapul up the Ulleri steps to Ghorepani.
We'll hold the Ghorepani rooms for the Poon Hill dawn, then drop through Tadapani and Ghandruk on the way back to lakeside. Your guide keeps the duffle on those stone stairs so your daypack stays light on the ridge.
Upon your arrival at Kathmandu Airport, our company employee will receive you. They will assist in the process of immigration. Upon that, we will land our steps at a luxurious hotel.
Where you can take rest and have some snacks. After taking a rest for some time, our team leader will give a short description about the trip. In the meantime, we can explore some UNESCO heritage sites like Pashupatinath, and Boudhanath, (optional).
In the evening time, we can also visit Thamel for shopping and a lively atmosphere. At the end of the day, we’ll serve delicious Thakali Nepali cuisine which includes Rice, Lentils, Seasonal Vegetables, Local Ghee, Curd, and Fish/Mutton/Chicken. Note: Sightseeing on optional on extra cost.
After having a delicious breakfast, we will start our tour for the beautiful Pokhara city which is 200 kilometers away from Kathmandu. The journey offers dazzling views of terraced farms, small towns. Aside this, you‘ll able to see the Mt.
Manaslu, Lamjung and Ganesh Himal and some other mountains. After 7-8 hours of travelling, the vehicle stops at the hotel where we have lunch. This can be your choice whether you relax or visit Pokhara city.
Pokhara is a paramount destination for its night activities. In the evening time, you can explore the lakeside area in lively café, restaurants, and discotheques. You may also have a night boat ride.
This is day 3 of our Ghorepani-Ghandruk trek. After having an early morning breakfast, our journey starts from the Pokhara. The walking will be around 1.5 hours to reach Nayapul where our trekking journey starts. The distance between Nayapul to Ulleri is 12 kilometres.
The trek from Nayapul to Ulleri begins with a walk along a gradual trail. The path traverses a river, meandering past conventional Gurung settlements and scenic agricultural landscapes. The starting point is excellent, with numerous flat and slightly uphill sections. The route progressively becomes more challenging.
There are several inclines, although none are very challenging. You proceed to the settlement of Ulleri, where you may rest and see the views of the landscapes. We have many options for evening meal. We’ll spend overnight there.
This is the 4th day of our trip. After having breakfast, we all will forward our steps for Ghorepani, a small & beautiful village located at an elevation of 2860 meters. Today day will be adventurous and exciting for you.
Our trail passes by observing beautiful rhododendron forests, several wildlife animals and natural flora & fauna. Ghorepani is easily accessed following a little walk through the forests. It is impeccable to spend a day at Ghorepani where you see the majestic mountains which includes Annapurna, Dhaulagiri, Mardi and Hiuchuli.
Apart from this, you can experience the hospitality of local people with their food, festivals and religious rituals. In the night time, you can observe the beautiful crescent moon which looks fabulous from the hills.
A short trek from Ghorepani leads to Poonhill, offering a mountain range panorama and a sunrise. It is a significant point of interest for photographers during the Ghorepani and Poon Hill Trek Journey. The hill, at an elevation of 3210 meters, may be accessed within one hour by foot.
The site provides vistas of the Himalayas, encompassing the Annapurna, Dhaulagiri, Hiuchuli, Nilgiri, Tukuche, Lamjung Himal, Manaslu, and Machhapuchhre summits. After capturing mountain sunrise photos, you'll return to Ghorepani guesthouse for breakfast before heading towards Tadapani. The Ghorepani and Annapurna Circuit Trek interlinks over a scenic woodland path, traversing oak and rhododendron trees, and culminates at Deurali.
The route ascends through a cane field to reach Bhurungdi Khola, and then climbs through steep woods for 20-25 minutes before reaching Tadapani, a charming settlement with Annapurna peaks views.
The Poon Hill Trek with Ghorepani follows a level path from Tadapani to Ghandruk, passing through a forest of oak and rhododendron. As you go around, keep an eye out for wildflowers; they add to the area's already beauty.
Your voyage to Ghandruk will continue via the Baisi Kharka. At Ghandruk, you'll get a bird's-eye view of Hiunchuli, Annapurna III, Machhapuchhre, Gangapurna, and Annapurna South.
Their cultural offerings include a number of museums as well as a Buddhist monastery. People are captivated by its unique architectural style, where the bulk of houses feature stone walls and slate-tiled roofs.
Following breakfast, start the magnificent journey back to Kathmandu, following the path through Nepal’s gorgeous countryside. The drive lasts around 6-7 hours, providing several opportunities to appreciate the views and rural life en route. Upon arrival in Kathmandu, register at your accommodation and relax.
In the evening, partake in a goodbye dinner at an authentic Nepalese restaurant, relishing traditional Nepalse food and reflecting on your trekking expedition. Convey your goodbyes to your fellow trekkers and share recollections of your trip.
After having a delicious breakfast, our representative will take you to the Tribhuvan International Airport in a Private Vehicle.
If there is a time we can explore some hours at Kathmandu.
Most guests fly into Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu. Share your arrival time ahead of travel so a Thamel hotel transfer can be arranged, or make your own way to the meeting hotel.
Many departures include a road transfer to Pokhara before walking starts from Nayapul or a nearby trailhead. Allow a little extra time after the trek before international flights home.
Twin or double rooms in a comfortable Kathmandu hotel cover your first nights and your return from the trail, with breakfast on those city stays when included in the package. Briefings happen at the hotel, and airport collection from Tribhuvan is available when flight times are shared in advance.
Family-run teahouses or lodges line the route with twin beds and a shared dining room. Rooms get simpler and colder as you climb, with shared bathrooms common at higher villages. Hot water, Wi-Fi, and charging are paid at the lodge when offered.
Stable trekking weather most often falls in pre-monsoon spring and post-monsoon autumn. Monsoon cloud sits lower on the hills while winter brings ice on steps above village level.
If your dates sit in winter or monsoon, pack rain and cold layers and accept that flight or pass days may move by a day when safety requires it. Weather can shift daily plans, so your guide keeps a steady pace with regular breaks.
You should be comfortable on steep stone steps and forest paths for four to six hours with a daypack. Hill training and longer weekend walks in the months before travel help your legs and lungs on uphill trail days.
Hill training, stair climbing, and longer weekend hikes in the months before travel help your legs and lungs, even when acclimatisation days are built into the route. Break in boots before you fly and carry a light daypack on practice walks.
Guided trekking with licensed leaders, lodge nights on the trail, meals as described for walking days, and permits for the regions crossed are included when they are part of this trip. Domestic flights, porters, and airport transfers apply only when they are part of this trip.
Domestic flights, road transfers, porter support, and airport transfers apply only when they are part of this trip. Permits for the regions you cross are arranged in Kathmandu or Pokhara when included.
International flights to Nepal, visa fees, compulsory travel insurance, personal trekking clothing, snacks and drinks outside included meals, and tips for crew are not covered. Hot showers, Wi-Fi, and battery charging in lodges are usually paid locally when offered.
Charges for hot showers, Wi-Fi, or battery charging in lodges are paid locally when offered unless your trip notes say otherwise. International flights, visa fees, and personal insurance stay outside the trek package.
Thamel hotel meet after airport pickup is standard; confirm whether briefing is in Kathmandu, Pokhara, or both. Allow a little extra time after the trek before international flights home in case mountain roads or flights move.
Trailhead transport from Pokhara is timed so you reach Nayapul in daylight when possible. Trail conditions are checked each morning before the group moves.
Guides set a steady pace and watch for headache, nausea, or dizziness as you gain height. Your crew would rather wait for a safe window than rush marginal weather.
Tell your guide early if symptoms appear so tomorrow's stage can shorten or descent can start before conditions worsen. Thamel hotels are the usual meet point; drivers need flight numbers to meet you at the international terminal.
Road transfer from Kathmandu to Pokhara and a short drive to Nayapul or another start point are common when transport is included. Your guide confirms departure times at briefing.
Motion sickness medicine helps on winding mountain roads. Shoulder weeks need an honest weather call before high passes or dawn viewpoints.
Annapurna Conservation Area Permit and TIMS registration apply on this route. The team arranges paperwork in Kathmandu or Pokhara when you provide passport copies and trek dates.
Keep copies in your daypack for checkpoint stops. Your crew would rather wait for a safe window than rush marginal weather.
Families join when children can manage the daily hours and terrain on this specific route. Pace and daily hours can be adjusted on private departures, though that may extend the calendar.
Ask our Kathmandu team if you are planning with younger walkers. Private departures can shorten daily hours, though that may add a day or two to the calendar.
Comprehensive travel insurance that covers trekking to the highest altitude on your itinerary, medical evacuation, and helicopter rescue when applicable is essential. Many standard policies exclude high altitude by name.
Read the wording before you travel so you can adjust cover if trekking above 5,000 metres is not named. Many standard policies exclude high altitude by name, so read the wording before you fly.
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About the centre
Kathmandu
You'll travel with a Kathmandu-based team that plans treks, peak climbs, helicopter flights, motorbike journeys, and cultural trips across Nepal, Tibet, and Bhutan. Routes range from classic teahouse walks and high passes to luxury lodge itineraries and longer expedition-style climbs, with departures shaped around how you want to pace the mountains.
Licensed guides and office staff train regularly on mountain safety and guest care. Porters are insured, fairly paid, and equipped for the trail, with sensible load limits on lodge routes. We work with remote communities through sustainable tourism, including support for education in village areas, so your booking helps local people as well as your own adventure.
Operated by Himalayan Adventure Treks & Tours, a partner of adventuro.
Bagmati Province, Nepal
From $7000
