Poonhill Ghandruk Village Trek | Famous Among Beginners

Name: Poonhill Ghandruk Village Trek | Famous Among Beginners
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Price: 390 USD
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The Ghandruk Village trek is one of the popular Short treks in Annapurna Himalayas, near Pokhara.

The Poon hill Ghandruk village trek trail offers the picturesque landscapes of spectacular mountain ranges standing above 8000meters as – Mt. Dhaulagiri 8167m, Annapurna I 8091m, Fishtail / Machhapuchhre 6991m, Nilgiri 7041m, Annapurna south 7219m, Annapurna II 7939m, Annapurna III 7555m, Annapurna IV 7525m, LamjungHimal 6988 m and many more above 5000m, Poon hill, Gurung and Magar’s charming village dense forest of rhododendrons and magnolia, passing through the deep gorge, Phewa and Begnas Lake.

Trek along the Local Villages

Ghorepani and Ghandruk village are both famous for their splendid view of rhododendron forest with thirteen spices & several varieties of Orchids which blossom in the spring season. The unobstructed view of Sunset and Sunrise from the POON HILL (3210) meter is mesmerizing; poonhill is accessible from Ghorepani Village.

The trail passes through the picturesque landscapes of spectacular mountain ranges from the low land (rice fields) to thrilling thick jungles near Ghorepani village.

Sam & his wife posing for picture at ghorepani village on their ghorepani ghandruk village trek in nepal for short holiday — *View of Mt Dhaulagiri range seen on 2nd day of the Poonhill Ghandruk village trek. On the right side of the picture lies Annapurna range.*

How Difficult is Poonhill trek?

If you are an outdoor person and do ample hiking or running; Poonhill Ghandruk trek will be very easy. However, for the first time trekkers as well – this trekking is regarded as easy trekking in Nepal.

Short holiday, best view of the mountains, walking through the villages on the trail and in the destinations – Poonhill Ghandruk village trek is perfect to spend your nature time in Nepal for a short span of time.

Which is the hard part? Well, if you hate uphill – the second day of trekking can be considered as difficult. On the second day – we have to walk uphill from Tilhedunga to Ulleri. But if it’s your problem – solve it by taking a jeep all the way to Ulleri. It is possible to skip the Tikhedhunga-Ulleri trail section. But the trail is nice with a beautiful landscape view. You will love walking uphill, if you don’t skip the uphill, intentionally.

Trekking trail is wide & well maintained with stairs to walk on. Uphill or downhill – both of these trail types have been simplified with proper trail maintenance.

Poonhill trek is an easy trek in Nepal for the excellent view. Thus, few uphill’s surely worth the trip for mixed feelings and unforgettable memories.

What to expect in Poonhill Ghandruk Village Trek?

Poonhill Ghandruk trek is the best mixed experience of village trek & excellent mountain view. From the hill station of Poonhill – you can get the most amazing view of the wide range of Mt Dhaulagiri and the Annapurna himalaya.

Whereas, walking along the villages of Banthati, Ulleri, Ghandruk, Tadapani and Ghandruk has amazing mixed cultural excursions. Ghandruk village is famous as a typical Gurung village. Ghandruk village is famous to be a village of Gurkhas.These people are mostly ex-Gurkhas and there are many youth from this village still serving in Gurkhas with different battalions.

Climbing the uphill tracks with more than 4100 rocky steps on the way to the Ghorepani at Ulleri is another thrilling lifelong experience to collect in the Poonhill Hike. Did it sound weird? Do not wonder – but yes; you will love this weird experience.

The trail also provides you with the diversity of flora and fauna and wildlife as monkeys and mountain goats are easy to watch. The Ghorepani Ghandruk Village trekking provides the chance to haunt the typical tradition and culture with the lifestyle of Gurung and Magar along with the diversity. This Poonhill Ghandruk village Trek takes you mostly through the village and little jungle, and the last destination of the trek, Ghandruk is a famous village of Gurung People with interesting history as well as it is one of the best destinations to indulge in the Gurung settlement.

During your stay in Ghandruk village, you will be offered to explore the culture and tradition of the local Gurung community, their dress, food and so on. The settlement of Gurung community “Ghandruk” is situated or has an altitude of 1940 meters.

This is an example itinerary for Ghorepani Ghandruk village Trekking; if you want to customize as per your interest, we are happy to help you.

Outline Itinerary for Ghorepani Ghandruk Village Trek

Day 1 – Drive to Nayapul and trek to Hile 1450meters
Day 2 – Trek to Ghorepani
Day 3 – Sunrise Hike to Poonhill, and continue trek to Tadapani 2610meters
Day 4 – Trek to Ghandruk village 1940 meters
Day 5 – Trek down to Nayapul and Drive to Pokhara

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Cost of Ghandruk Village trek – Nepalgram Adventure

S.No.		Luxury	All Incl	Service
1	Cost (in USD $) Details	630	370	260
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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Overview

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Overview

Cost Details

All inclusive Package cost Details

Itinerary

Departure Dates

Trip FAQs

Overview

Poon hill is a famous hill station to see very wide mountain range of both Dhaulagiri range and Annapurna range. To get to the Poonhill we have to walk through the village and jungle. This has made Poonhill trekking itself a best short trek in Nepal.

And, Ghandruk is one of the famous villages of the whole Annapurna region. Famous as Gurkha’s settlement, Ghandruk village is dominated with Gurung people. Culture, tradition and local life of the villagers are beautiful in the lap of Mt Annapurna and fishtail.

Poonhill Ghandruk Village Trek Cost

Poonhill Ghandruk village Trek is regarded as one of the cheapest trek to do in Nepal. This is because the trek can be done in short duration as well as this trek falls under easy trek to do in Nepal.

The trek cost also varies by different factors such as the number of days you opted to trek, peak season and off season, use of guide and porters, transportation, accommodation and so on. Normally for a 5 days trek the cost starts from $310. If you want all-inclusive package, it costs $490 and for luxury or comfortable package, it costs $550.

The cost includes the services for hotel room, food, guide and porter fee, permit fees, transportation fee and so on. But, if you want to trek solo or trek without guide and porter, the price may fall to some extent but it increases the responsibility for the trekkers. Trekking solo to Poonhill Ghandruk Village increases responsibility for the trekkers because they have to arrange all the required things by themselves such as permit, transportation, food and accommodation and so on.

According to the needs and wants of the trekkers, the cost for Poonhill Ghandruk village trek can be adjusted. Choose the best itinerary so you can adapt the trek with your budget.

Poonhill Ghandruk Village Trek Altitude

Poonhill Ghandruk trek is one of the easiest trek in Nepal. This trek starts from Pokhara and take you to the place Hile which has an altitude of 1450 meters. The next day, you will reach to the place Ghorepani. Trekking to Ghorepani offers you to view the beautiful snowcapped mountains. Ghorepani has an altitude of 2874 meters.

On the next day, you will have morning hike to Poonhill. This is the highest altitude of the trek which has an altitude of 3210 meters. Later on you will reach to Ghandruk village and back to Pokhara.

Food and Accommodation

You can find the comfortable lodges during your Poonhill Ghandruk village trek. The comfortable lodges during the trek are run by the local settlement. Each lodge during the trek has a large stove in the center of the dining room which provides the warm atmosphere. As compared to dining the rooms are not warm enough but provides you the blanket that may be enough to warm you.

Along with the blanket, the pillows are also provided to you. Normally, the lodge will have 2 beds in one room. Not in all the season but in winter season, we recommend you to bring sleeping bag with you. This is because, in winter season the blanket may not be enough to warm you.

During your stay, the lodges also provides you the facilities of hot shower which is operated by gas. Generally, all the lodges provides you the flush toilet but in some lodges, there is squat toilets.

During the trek, the lodge will provide you quality food. The lodges provides you menu where you can find local Nepal and western food. Beverages are also available at the lodge. It’s better to skip the beverage like alcohol. But if you want to consume it, consume it less.

Ghorepani Ghandruk Trek major insights:

Drive through Villages from Kathmandu to Pokhara
Sunrise / Sunset at Punhill
Boating at Phewa Lake
Ghorepani Village
Single sight view of Dhaulagiri and Annapurna Mountain Range
Ghandruk Gurung Village

Price & Details of other packages of Nepalgram

All Inclusive package

Price for All Inclusive Package = USD $370 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 Poonhill Ghandruk Village Trek – All inclusive package

2 night Standard Hotel in Pokhara (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 Pokhara – Nayapul – Pokhara
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

Cost Excludes of Poonhill Ghandruk Village 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.
Food while you are in Kathmandu and Pokhara.
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 $260 per person – for Min 2 people in the group

COST DETAILS OF SERVICE PACKAGE

Cost Includes of Poonhill Ghandruk Village 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 Pokhara – Nayapul – Pokhara
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 Poonhill Ghandruk Village 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.
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 $630 per person – for Min 2 people in the group

COST DETAILS OF LUXURY PACKAGE

Cost Includes of Poonhill Ghandruk Village Trek for Luxury Package

2 night 5 star Hotel 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; iff 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 Pokhra – Nayapul – Pokhara
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
All the non-alcoholic hot and cold drinks, tea or coffee.
Tips for the guide, porter and driver.

Cost Excludes of Poonhill Ghandruk Village 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.

Day 1 :

Drive to Nayapul and trek to Hile 1450meters

• Altitude – 1450 meters
• Special – Scenery view, Bhurungdi Khola and chirping of birds
• Time – 2 hours drive and 3 hours trek
• Activity – Travelling in jeep and trekking

Trekkers and the Mountains — ***Pic: The first day trail***

It is the real beginning of the trek you have been waiting. However, we will drive for about 2 hours in 50 km, till we reach Nayapul. The Ghorepani Ghandruk Village trekking officially begins after checking in your permit and TIMS at ACAP office in Birethanti. From here we walk for about 3 hours till today's destination Hile or Tikhedhunga; enjoying the scenery, soaking in the nature, listening to the flowing Bhurungdi Khola and chirping of birds until we reach Hile.

Day 2 :

Trek to Ghorepani

• Altitude – 2874 meters
• Special – View of mountains and exploration of local village culture and tradition
• Time – 7/8 hours
• Activity – Walking through the rhododendron forest

Trekking Team at the gate of Ghorepani welcome gate — ***Pic: Welcome to the village of wide mountains***

The day starts passing across few suspension bridges at Tikhedhunga and then the steep climbs of Ulleri is beautiful and tiring. The glorious views of the mountains make the walk a spectacular one, as we can see mountains including Annapurna south 7219m from vantage points. The mixture of culture and nature seen in the local villages along with the farms, streams and springs provide a serene experience. After we pass through the Rhododendron forests, we reach Ghorepani where we spend the night. Ghorepani has a unreal view of mountains and valley. If you are here in spring contrast of bloomed rhododendron makes scenery even more amazing.

Day 3 :

Sunrise Hike to Poonhill, and continue trek to Tadapani 2610meters

• Altitude – 3210/2610 meters
• Special – View of sunrise along with panoramic views of mountains
• Time – 6/7 hours
• Activity – Trekking

poonhill is one of the famous hill station for Nepal — ***Pic: Sunrise above the mountains***

This day’s trek starts super early than other days’ as our main goal is to witness the sunrise in the majestic mountains of Annapurna and Dhaulagiri. The walk to Poonhill is about 45 minutes which is one of the most enriching walk. We get to witness the unparalleled views of the golden rays of the sun shining the snow capped peaks of mountains like Annapurna, Dhaulagiri, Fishtail, Dhampus, Tukuche, Mardi and many. After relishing in the wonderful views with scattered sun rays, we return to the hotel for breakfast. After breakfast we continue our walk for about 5-6 hours to reach Tadapani.

Day 4 :

Trek to Ghandruk village 1940 meters

• Altitude – 1940 meters
• Special – Exploration of gurung settlement and mountains
• Time – 2/3 hours
• Activity – Walking through jungle and rhododendron forest

Ghandruk Village Hike — ***Pic: Mountains seen from from Ghandruk village***

The trek to Ghandruk Village is about 2-3 hours, which includes mostly of steep descents inside the jungle full of birds. We pass through Rhododendron forests, streams, ridges and finally stone steps to reach the beautiful and historic village of Ghandruk. The main inhabitants are the Gurkhas. The village surrounded by Annapurna and Machchhapuchhre along with beautiful green hills. This village is one of the largest and oldest Gurung settlements in the country. The highlight of the trek is, the welcoming people and hospitality which allows to have a traditional experience in a natural setting.

Day 5 :

Trek down to Nayapul and Drive to Pokhara

• Altitude – 1400 meters
• Special – View of mountains and greenery
• Time – 4 hours trek and 2 hours drive
• Activity – Walking through stone steps and travelling in jeep

It is the last day; we will be descending around 1000 meters today. We walk through stone steps, amidst terraces, antique houses and paddy fields leading to Syaulibazaar 1100 meters. The trip down is enjoyable; with the changing views of Mt. Fishtail, and Annapurna south with green and gray contrast. We end our trek at Nayapul 1050 meters, and take a drive back to Pokhara. You will have options, either to rest or walk or chill in one of the restaurants or pubs in the lakeside area.
Poon hill is a famous hill station to see very wide mountain range of both Dhaulagiri range and Annapurna range. To get to the Poonhill we have to walk through the village and jungle. This has made Poonhill trekking itself a best short trek in Nepal.
And, Ghandruk is one of the famous villages of the whole Annapurna region. Famous as Gurkha's settlement, Ghandruk village is dominated with Gurung people. Culture, tradition and local life of the villagers are beautiful in the lap of Mt Annapurna and fishtail.

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Where is the trek from Ghorepani to Poon Hill to Ghandruk?

In Nepal’s north-central region is the Ghorepani-Poon Hill-Ghandruk trek. It begins in Pokhara and ends at the beautiful village of Ghandruk at a height of 2,012 meters. The trail’s first rest location is Ghorepani Village in the Dhaulagiri region, which is tucked away within the Annapurna Conservation Area. The walk’s major attraction is Poon Hill, which provides a magnificent view of the Annapurna Mountain, Nilgiri, and Dhampus. Northwest of Pokhara, near Ghandruk Village, is where the hike ends. A beautiful Gurung village can be found 32 kilometers from the lake city.

What types of accommodation are offered during the Ghorepani-Poon Hill-Ghandruk Trek?

During the Ghorepani-Poon Hill-Ghandruk trip, visitors can choose from a wide range of lodging choices. Depending on the demands and budget, there are a variety of accommodations available, including luxurious hotels and lodges in Pokhara to lodging facilities with shared rooms.
There are rooms available for both temporary and continuous use. High-end hotels are typically expensive, while the built-in rural villages are reasonable and cost less. As a result, the majority of hikers like staying in guest homes.

Does the trek require travel insurance?

The Ghorepani-Poon Hill-Ghandruk journey presents fewer difficulties than mountain hiking do. It doesn’t have any technical climbs or extremely difficult terrain, just modest walking pathways. Trekkers are therefore free from obtaining travel insurance. However, travel insurance may be quite helpful if they are undertaking the Annapurna Base Camp or Circuit Trek because it protects against hazards and financial losses.

Does altitude sickness provide a risk?

You won’t be trekking much higher than 3,210 meters, so there is little danger of altitude sickness. Any hiker with the necessary level of fitness can complete the trail because there isn’t a significant amount of elevation gain. In addition, the trip begins in Pokhara at an elevation of 822 meters, giving the traveler ample opportunity to acclimate.

Are there any permits I need?

The Ghorepani-Poon Hill-Ghandruk Trek requires a trekking permit, no matter whether you want to hike alone or with others. To visit the park, you’ll need both a TIMS Card and an Annapurna Conservation Area Permit.

Is the trek challenging?

It is regarded as a moderate trek to complete the Ghorepani-Poon Hill-Ghandruk Trek. Although climbing the trail doesn’t need technical knowledge, hikers should be fairly experienced. There aren’t many difficult terrains where hikers could become tired, such as those with steep ascents and stone stairs. The trek is simple and doesn’t require acclimatization, that being said.

What kind of clothing and equipment should I pack?

It’s essential to bring warm, layered clothes, such as a down jacket of superior quality, thermal underwear, trekking pants, and a waterproof jacket. Sturdy trekking boots, a backpack, a sleeping bag, and trekking poles are necessary accessories.

The Poon Hill Ghandruk Village Trek's key attractions are what?

The Dhaulagiri and Annapurna mountain ranges are visible from the walk in stunning panoramic views. In particular, Poon Hill is known for its sunrise views. You’ll also go to the beautiful village of Ghandruk, which is well-known for its Gurung way of life and heritage buildings.

Which time of year is ideal for the Poon Hill Ghandruk Village Trek?

The seasons of spring (March to May) and fall (September to November) offer the trek’s greatest weather conditions and clearest views, making them ideal times to go.

What's the duration of the Poon Hill Ghandruk Village Trek?

Depending on the route taken and the pace of the hiker, the walk often lasts 5 days.