The Ghorepani Ghandruk trek is one of the most popular treks in the Annapurna Himalayas of Nepal.The trail offers picturesque landscapes of spectacular mountain ranges of Annapurna and Dhaulagiri, at single sight.

The Ghorepani Ghandruk trek is famous for splendid rhododendron forests with thirteen different species of Orchids which blossom in the spring season, as well as for the unobstructed view of Sunset and Sunrise from the POONHILL (3210) m. Rhododendron in Poonhill trek blooms in the spring. Spring season in Nepal is the month of March, April & May.
The trail passes through jungle, mountains, green hill landscapes of spectacular mountain ranges, from the low land rice fields at Hile to thrilling thick jungles after Ulleri.
This is a small circuit trekking with Poon hill station as a side trip for the best view excursion.
After Deurali, while trekking towards Tadapani, the Disney world of fairy tale forests makes Ghorepani Poonhill Ghandruk Trek quite nice and beautiful. If you come in spring time you will get to enjoy the variety of flowers along the trail, including blooming Rhododendron forests.
What is good time for Ghorepani Ghandruk trek?
Trekking in Nepal, as a whole, is famous in the months of Spring and Autumn. Spring in Poon hill is beautiful with blossoms of Rhododendron flowers. Whereas in the autumn – clear sky with fantastic blue sky makes twinkling stars an appealing factor.
As this is a low land trekking trail with availability of proper accommodation and maintained trekking trail – people do trek in the monsoon and winter as well.
But, monsoon trek might be with mist of clouds and winter might challenge you with snowfall or colder temperature. There is no heating facility in the rooms of the local teahouses. But the common space will have a fireplace to warm up while making new friends during the trek.
Beauty of The Trek

Ghorepani Ghandruk Trek is a beautiful combination of nature, culture and tradition: village tours in Ghandruk, spectacular view of wider Himalayan range from the summit of Poonhill, walking through the jungle of Tadapani.
Massive Annapurna I (8091m), iconic Fishtail and giant Dhaulagiri (8164m) are the major mountains you will get to admire on the Ghorepani Ghandruk route. Climbing the uphill tracks with more than 4100 rocky steps on the way to Ghorepani from Ulleri village is a small adventure experience in your travel.
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The trail also provides a diversity of flora and fauna while trekking. Ghandruk trek through Poonhill offers a chance to witness the local tradition, culture and lifestyle of the Gurung and Magar people. The diversity of the Nepali landscape makes trekking challenging at times, but the magnificent views and the warm hospitality in the harmonious villages make up the effort.
Ghorepani Ghandruk trek in the Annapurna Region takes you through the villages, jungles, and the last destination, the Ghandruk village, is a famous village of Gurung People. These people are mostly ex-Gurkha’s (who served as military in the UK and other parts of the world) and there are many youth from this village still serving as Gurkha’s with different battalions.
What is the maximum altitude of Poonhill trek?
Poonhill stands at 3210 meters above the sea level. In Nepal, this altitude is regarded as low – as Nepalis home to the tallest peak – Mt Everest 8848 m.

Checking on maximum height – your primary concern is altitude sickness! In Ghorepani Ghandruk trek – AMS is not a problem at all. Kathmandu is already 1450m, so height is not an issue on this Annapurna trek.
Highest altitude where we sleep is on the foot of Poonhill; at Ghorepani village. The 2880m Ghorepani village is not high at all. Anyone of any age group can easily accomplish this trek for the best experience in Nepal for their short trekking holiday.
Ghorepani Poonhil Ghandruk Trek Outline Itinerary
- Day 1 – Arrival at Kathmandu and transfer to Hotel by our representative.
- Day 2 – Guided Sightseeing in Kathmandu and preparation for Ghorepani Ghandruk trekking.
- Day 3 – Drive to Pokhara over night Pokhara in Hotel.
- Day 4 – Morning drive to Nayapul and trek to Tikhedhunga
- Day 5 – Trek to Ghorepani; 7 hours
- Day 6 – Trek up to Poon hill in the morning for sunrise view, and continue trek to Tadapani.
- Day 7 – Trek to Ghandruk village
- Day 8 – Trek down to Syauli Bazzar and drive to Pokhara.
- Day 9 – Pokhara Sightseeing Tour.
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Cost of Ghorepani Ghandruk Trek – Nepalgram Adventure
S.No. | Luxury | All Incl | Service | |
1 | Cost (in USD $) Details | 1100 | 630 | 410 |
2 | Licensed Guide | √ | √ | √ |
3 | Accommodation during trek | Standard | Private | × |
4 | Transportation to trek start point | Private | Shared | Shared |
5 | Shower | √ | √ | √ |
6 | Airport/bus terminal Shuttle service | Private | Private | × |
7 | Hotel at KTM/Pokhara | 5 Star | Standard | × |
8 | Food on trek(BLD) | Unlimited Meal | 3 Meal | × |
9 | Desert | From Menu | Fresh Fruit | × |
10 | Soft drink | unlimited | 1 | × |
11 | Porter | Private | Shared | × |
12 | Company Cap & T-shirt | √ | √ | × |
13 | Dawn Jacket & Sleeping – bag to be returned | √ | √ | × |
14 | Hard drink | Local Brand | × | × |
15 | Warm up hike | √ | × | × |
16 | Farewell party/dinner | √ | × | × |
17 | Buffer day for trek | √ | × | × |
18 | Food in the city | × | × | × |
Note – Minimum people in group must be 02 so as to apply above price range.
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Price & Details of other packages of Nepalgram
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All Inclusive package
Price for All Inclusive Package = USD $630 per person – for Min 2 people in the group
“All inclusive package is a common package offered by all most all the trekking agencies in Nepal.”
COST DETAILS OF ALL INCLUSIVE PACKAGE
Cost Includes of Ghorepani Ghandruk Trek – All inclusive package
- 2 night Standard Hotel in Pokhara and 4 night in Kathmandu (according to the itinerary), B/B (bed and breakfast)
- All accommodations Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner during the trek
- All necessary paper works (ACAP) entry permit & Trekker`s information management system (Tims) and Local fees; if applicable.
- Fluent English speaking and trained, Government license holder guide including all his salary, food, drinks, accommodation, transport and insurance during the trekking.
- Transportation to and from Kathmandu to trekking start & finish point
- A helpful porter with proper equipment (one porter for two people), if you need.
- Medical supplies (first aid kit). And regular oxygen saturation check up by oxymeter.
- All government taxes and office expenses.
- Card processing fee for online payable amount
- Added Value – (1) Dawn sleeping bag, Dawn Jacket to be returned after the trek (2) Waterproof duffel Bag, Walking Poles, quick dry T-shirt, Cap – to take away (3) Oxymeter to check your oxygen saturation and Heart beat with medical kit box carried by Guide (4) Satellite Phone for extremely remote destination
- Guided sightseeing tour in Kathmandu & Pokhara in an A/C Car.
- Kathmandu and Pokhara sightseeing entrance fee, if applicable.
Cost Excludes of Ghorepani Ghandruk Trek – All inclusive package
- Nepal entry visa fee (you may easily issue the visa upon your arrival at International Airport – Kathmandu). You need 30$ dollar visa fee for 15 days, cash money will be easier.
- Your Travel and medical insurance.
- All the alcoholic and non-alcoholic hot and cold drinks, tea or coffee in the morning are included with breakfast.
- Tips for the guide, porter and driver (Tipping is expected).
Guide+B/B Package OR Service package
“Service package comes with all arrangement for your trek except food and accommodation in the cities – which you can do by yourself on this modern era.”
Price for Guide+B/B Package (service Package) = USD $410 per person – for Min 2 people in the group
COST DETAILS OF SERVICEÂ PACKAGE
Cost Includes of Ghorepani Ghandruk Trek for Guide+B/B Package
- All necessary paper works (ACAP) entry permit & Trekker`s information management system (Tims) and Local fees; if applicable.
- Fluent English speaking and trained, Government license holder guide including all his salary, food, drinks, accommodation, transport and insurance during the trekking.
- Transportation to and from Kathmandu to trekking start & finish point
- Guided sightseeing tour in Kathmandu and pokhara in Private car.
- A helpful porter with proper equipment (one porter for two people), if you need.
- Medical supplies (first aid kit). And regular oxygen saturation check up by oxymeter.
- All government taxes and office expenses.
- Added Value – (1) Dawn sleeping bag, Dawn Jacket to be returned after the trek (2) Waterproof duffel Bag, Walking Poles, quick dry T-shirt, Cap – to take away (3) Oxymeter to check your oxygen saturation and Heart beat with medical kit box carried by Guide (4) Satellite Phone for extremely remote destination
Cost Excludes of Ghorepani Ghandruk Trek for Guide+B/B Package
- Nepal entry visa fee (you may easily issue the visa upon your arrival at International Airport – Kathmandu). You need 30$ dollar visa fee for 15 days, cash money will be easier.
- Kathmandu sightseeing entrance fees.
- Your Travel and medical insurance.
- All the alcoholic and non-alcoholic hot and cold drinks.
- Tips for the guide, porter and driver (Tipping is expected).
- All food and accommodation
- Anything not illustrated on the inclusion section
LUXURY PACKAGE
“Luxury package comes with comfortable trip possible in the Himalayan circumstances and inside Nepal. Every service we use for your Luxury package will be best available.”
Price for luxury package = USD $1100 per person – for Min 2 people in the group
COST DETAILS OF LUXURY PACKAGE
Cost Includes of Ghorepani Ghandruk Trek for Luxury Package
- 2 night 5 star Hotel in Pokhara and 4 night in Pokhara (according to the itinerary), B/B (bed and breakfast)
- Best available accommodations with Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner with all drink during the trek
- All necessary paper works (ACAP) entry permit & Trekker`s information management system (Tims) and Local fees; if applicable.
- Fluent English speaking and trained, Government license holder guide including all his salary, food, drinks, accommodation, transport and insurance during the trekking.
- Transportation to and from Kathmandu to trekking start & finish point
- A helpful porter with proper equipment (one porter for one trekker).
- Medical supplies (first aid kit). And regular oxygen saturation check up by oxymeter.
- All government taxes and office expenses.
- Card processing fee for online payable amount
- Added Value – (1) Dawn sleeping bag, Dawn Jacket to be returned after the trek (2) Waterproof duffel Bag, Walking Poles, quick dry T-shirt, Cap – to take away (3) Oxymeter to check your oxygen saturation and Heart beat with medical kit box carried by Guide (4) Satellite Phone for extremely remote destination
- Guided sightseeing tour in Kathmandu & Pokhara in an A/C Car.
- Kathmandu and Pokhara sightseeing entrance fee, if applicable.
- All the non-alcoholic hot and cold drinks, tea or coffee.
- Tips for the guide, porter and driver.
Cost Excludes of Ghorepani Ghandruk Trek for luxury package
- Nepal entry visa fee (you may easily issue the visa upon your arrival at International Airport – Kathmandu). You need 30$ dollar visa fee for 15 days, cash money will be easier.
- Your Travel and medical insurance.