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Worth it if you want a scenic, manageable trek with reliable logistics and a good guide. Think twice if you need challenging hiking or extensive wilderness solitude.

  • About £79/day across 4 days
  • We only rate a price against this trip's own history once we've tracked it for 21 days — no guessing before that.
  • About average per day vs 4 similar trips (~£83/day)
  • 5.0 from 3 traveller reviews

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Length4 days
RouteRound-trip · Pokhara
Group sizeMax 10
Ages18–35s
Meals10 included
Nights3 nights
Runs8 months/yr
BookingInstant confirm

About this trip

A short trek in the Annapurna region for anyone who wants proper mountain views without committing weeks to it. You loop out from Nayapul through Ghorepani and Ghandruk, sleeping in local teahouses along the way.

The centrepiece is the climb to Poon Hill for sunrise over the Annapurna range, but the walk-in itself is part of the reward — river valleys, rice terraces, thick forest, and villages where Gurung and Magar communities still shape daily life.

It's billed as easy but don't underestimate it. There's a long stone staircase (around 3,300 steps) up to Ghorepani, plus rocky uphill sections, so you'll feel it in your legs even over four days.

What you'll do

  • Watch sunrise from Poon Hill over the Annapurna range
  • Spot Annapurna South, Machhapuchhre, Dhaulagiri and other peaks along the way
  • Walk through Ghandruk village and see Gurung culture and daily life
  • Follow the Bhurungdi river past rice fields and jungle, with chances to spot monkeys and birdlife
  • Stay in local teahouses in Ghorepani and Ghandruk
  • Tackle the stone staircase and rocky trails on the climb to Ghorepani
Good to know
  • Graded easy but includes a steep staircase of around 3,300 steps plus rocky uphill stretches
  • You stay in local teahouses throughout, not hotels
  • Short format suits those with limited time who still want proper mountain views

Day by day

Exactly what you do each day, where you sleep, and how it flows — written by us, from the real itinerary.

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Route map for Ghorepani Poon Hill Trek
  1. Drive from Pokhara through Lumle to Nayapul, then trek down a stone staircase and high above the river to Birethanti, passing through bamboo forest and waterfalls. Stop for lunch at Sudami before climbing steadily to Tikhedunga. Five hours total.

  2. Trek from Tikhedhunga to Ghorepani (2,860m)  - 6 hours — Tikhedhungga

    Cross the Tikhedunga River on a suspension bridge, then tackle over 3,300 stone steps ascending to Ulleri, a large Magar village. Continue through oak and rhododendron forest, cross two streams, and reach Ghorepani. Six hours, with lunch at Nangathanti.

  3. Hike to Poon Hill (3,210m) & Trek to Tadapani (2,660m) — Ghorepani

    Wake before dawn for a hike to Poon Hill to watch sunrise over the Himalayas, including views of Dhaulagiri I, Annapurna I, Machhapuchhre, and other peaks. Descend and trek through rhododendron forest to Tadapani for overnight.

  4. Descend steeply through rhododendron forest to Baise Kharka, spotting birds and monkeys. Trek to Ghandruk, the second-largest Gurung village in Nepal, to explore local culture and see Annapurna South and Fishtail. Drive back to Pokhara. Four hours trek, 2.5 hours drive.

What's included

  • Guide: Englishg Speaking Licensed guide
  • Meals: 3 Breakfast 4 Lunch 3 Dinner
  • Activities: Pick up from hotel, drive on a car to Nayapul Trek permit (Annapurna conservation area entry fee and TIMS card fee) Teahouse accommodation Breakfast/lunch/dinner on the trek An English speaking guide Nayapul - Pokhara by a car Nayapul - Pokhara by local transfer Applicable taxes
  • Insurance: Travel Insurance for supporting staff and guide
  • Transport: A private transportation from Pokhara to Trek Starting Point A shared transportion from Trek Starting Point to Pokhara
  • Accommodation: 3 Nights Tea House Lodge
What's extra
  • Activities: Beverages (tea/coffee, coke/fanta, bottled water etc) Tipping and other personal expenses Travel Insurance. Porter available at an extra cost
  • Flights: Domestic Flights Rescue/ Emergency Flights (in any emergency case) International Flights
  • Optional: Porter to carry your Luggage

How travellers rate it

5.0from 3 real reviews
Guide5.0
Itinerary5.0
Transport5.0
Accommodation5.0
Food5.0
Operator4.9
Price history — our own daily tracking
Tracked 3 days · 62 checks
Today
£315
Typical
builds at 21 days (now 3)
Lowest
£315
on 26 Jul
Highest
£315
£295£315£33526 Jultoday
Spots left · 1 Sep departure

Cheapest live departure per day, in £, recorded by our tracker since 26 Jul. Never a brochure “was” price.

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What travellers actually say

Worth it if you want a scenic, manageable trek with reliable logistics and a good guide. Think twice if you need challenging hiking or extensive wilderness solitude.

  • Sunrise from Poon Hill and Ghandruk village are genuinely stunning; worth the early start.
  • Guide Machhindra consistently praised across reviews for local knowledge, friendliness, and showing best spots.
  • Four days is ideal length for beginners, older trekkers, or those combining with other Nepal stops.
  • Accommodation and meals well-regarded, but reviews don't detail costs or what's included versus extra.

Distilled from real traveller reviews on TourRadar — we don't edit out the bad bits.

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Common questions

How long is Ghorepani Poon Hill Trek?

It's a 4-day trip. It starts and ends in Pokhara.

How much does Ghorepani Poon Hill Trek cost?

The land price starts from £316 per person for the 4-day trip. You book on TourRadar, where the live price always applies.

What's included in the price?

The price covers all your accommodation, 10 meals (3 breakfasts, 4 lunches, 3 dinners), transport during the trip, a group leader/guide. Anything the operator lists as optional or not included — see the full breakdown on this page.

What's not included?

international flights is not included, so factor it into your budget. We show typical flight costs and can point you to insurance on this page.

How big is the group?

Groups are capped at around 10 travellers — a small-group trip, mostly solo 18–35s travelling to meet people, not a coach tour.

When does Ghorepani Poon Hill Trek run?

It runs across roughly 8 months of the year, so there's usually a departure to fit your dates. Check live availability and prices in the dates section above.

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