Ghorepani Punhill Trek 4 Days

Detail Itinerary

• Day 01: Drive to Ulleri and walk about 2 hours to Nangethanti 2100m, overnight lodge

  Today your trekking begins after four hours driving to Ulleri. There used to walk from Birethanti and took about 5 hours but there is a road straight to Ulleri now a days which is very good for trekkers. Walking from Tikhedhunga to Ulleri is steep up through stone staircases and see nothing. You will take a lunch with fresh vegetables grown in their farm- organic vegetable in season. So try with Dalbhat today with fresh vegetable curry. You walk about two hours further Nangethanti which is quite and located in the middle of forest, overnight lodge. 

• Day 02: Nangethanti to Ghorepani 2860m, overnight hotel

  Take a fresh breakfast at lodge and begin your journey. Today you will be walking all the way through dense forest of Pine tree, Rhododendron and other tropical vegetation. It's all the way ascending to Ghorepani but the trail is so enjoyable as you will pass many small streams, towering trees covered with mosh, monkeys playing throughout the forest and chirping of birds in the meantime. This trekking trail is full of nature, fine flora and fauna. Walking from Nangethanti to Ghorepani takes about 5 hours, so it's good day with enjoying the nature. Ov 

• Day 03: Punhill 3160m Excursion and trek to Tadapani 2700m, overnight lodge

  You wake up early morning and hike to Punhill to get sunrise which takes about 45 minutes. You will see panoramic view of Annapurna series, Nilgiri series, Lamjung himal, stunning Mt Dhaulagiri, a trekking peak Dhampus, sacred mountain Fishtail and many others towering peaks. You will also have a surrounding view of jungle with tropical vegetation. There is a view tower standing at Punhill, so if you are earlier there you will get comfortable place to enjoy views and off course for photography and videography. A cup of hot chocolate or coffee over there gives you warm feeling as you can buy those at the view point. Spend quality time there about 30-45 minutes and descend to hotel, take a breakfast and start your todays destination Tadapani. Today there are more ascending and descending today so you might get tired. Walking through the beautiful forest, cross many streams and musical sound of birds and little insects make your walking so enjoyable. It's about 7 hours walking to Tadapani, so your walking time today would be more hours as you did Punhill excursion in very early morning . 

• Day 04: Tadapani to Ghandruk-Kimche and drive to Pokhara, Overnight 3 star category hotel

  You will start your walking through the beautiful dense forest of tall Pine trees and rhododendron different types. After 30 minutes walking on the flat land you will do the down hill all the way to Ghandruk Village. Ghandruk is the origin place for Gurung people, Gurung is one of the ethnics in Nepal. You look around the village, recommend you to visit Gurung museum, so you will have knowledge of Gurung culture, history and their livelihood. Tremendous view of Himchuli, Annapurna South and Fishtail to be seen closely. After lunch, walk further downhill to Kimche about an hour and take vehicle to Pokhara. So it's about 4 hours walking and 2 and an half hour with vehicle-transportation.  

• Ghorepani Poonhill Trek more Info

  Accommodation

  Accommodations in the Ghorepani Treks are mostly teahouses/guesthouses. The teahouses are comfortable with basic facilities. The extra charge must be paid for the use of facilities like hot water buckets, laundry, charging, internet, and electricity in the guesthouses.

  Meals

  Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner are provided during the trekking from the guesthouses. The meals are basic and suitable for the health of the trekkers. The main dish is Nepali Dal Bhat which provides enough energy throughout 7/8 hours of the trek. The variety of meals is hard to find but meals prepared from home-grown crops are a treat during this trek.

  Drinking water

  Drinking water is easily available at the teahouses. You can buy a mineral water bottle but you should do proper disposal of plastic bottles. You can also fill boiled water at teahouses paying extra charges. Always carry a water bottle and water purification medicine to prevent unwanted health issues. During trekking, drink direct freshwater from the flowing stream using water purification treatment.

  Communication

  The internet facility is easily available in the vicinity of the Annapurna region. The internet is fairly stable in the lower regions. By paying extra charges at teahouses, internet facility, electricity for charging can be used. The phone signal is also good in the lower regions. Using a local sim card, an internet facility can also be used.

  Starting and Ending points

  The starting point of the Ghorepani Trek is from Birethanti and ends in Kimche. Take a drive to Pokhara from Kimche.

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  Required Permits

  Annapurna Conservation Area Project (ACAP) and Trekkers Information Management System (TIMS) permits are required.

  
  Travel Insurance

  Travel Insurance is very helpful and a safety net for travelers/trekkers. Travel Insurance must cover all medical emergencies, flight cancelations, emergency evacuations, loss of luggage, and altitudes over 3000 m.

  Safety and our guides

  We assure you 100% when it comes to safety. Our client’s safety is our main concern. Our guides are certified and well-trained with years of expertise in this field. They are technically competent and have excelled in safety performance. They always carry essential safety equipment, gear, and first-aid kits. For the safety of our trekkers, the itinerary is properly scheduled. If any queries concerning safety, feel free to share them with our guides. We are always there for your services.

  Best time for Ghorepani Trek

  Ghorepani Trek can be done all year round. But still, Spring and Autumn seasons are the best time followed by the summer season for Ghorepani Trek. The weather is clear and sunny during these seasons. The trail is also comfortable to walk. Rainy and Winter season treks are for experienced trekkers. The trails are muddy, slippery, and snowy during these seasons making it tough for trekkers to trek. The weather is very cold during the winter and continuous rains during the rainy season. The view is also not clear during these seasons. Only a few adventurous trekkers dare to trek during these seasons. We recommend you plan carefully if you want to trek during the off-season.

  Ghorepani Trek Difficulty

  Ghorepani Trek’s difficulty is easy to moderately challenging. The trek includes a trail having some steep ascends, descends, and some rough trails. The trekker with average physical fitness and good health condition can complete the trek. Proper preparation and guidance before starting the trek are fruitful. So, we recommend you participate in exercises, day hikes, and physical training months before starting the trek. Also, take necessary health tests before trekking to high altitudes. You can completely trust our assistance and guidelines throughout the trekking journey.

  Acclimatization and Altitude Sickness

  Acclimatization rest is necessary during trekking. The trek starts from Birethanti (1,039m) and the altitude rises to Poon Hill (3,210m) during the trek. So, in between the treks, upon reaching your daily destinations acclimatize properly. Walk to the surroundings to adapt to the environment and prevent altitude sickness.

  Symptoms of Altitude Sickness

  Primary: Headache, nausea, gasping, appetite & sleep loss, dizziness, fatigue, vomiting
  Extreme: primary symptoms and hallucinations & unconsciousness

  Preventive Guidelines

  Immediately inform the guide
  Warm-up, and body stretch before the trekking journey
  Drink water and Hydrate yourself at regular intervals
  Frequent urination throughout the journey
  Ascend slowly and gradually
  Take plenty of rest and sleep
  Avoid salty foods, alcohol, and smoking
  Descend immediately when it’s difficult/uneasy
  Take medicine consulting a guide