Ghorepani Poonhill Trek – 9 Days

In the middle of the Annapurna Conservation Area, the Ghorepani PoonHill Trek is one of the few short, well-known, and easy trails for trekking. It’s also called the Annapurna Sunrise Trek and the Annapurna Panorama Trek. Offering a great chance to see the most stunning views of central hills, mountains capped with snow, and charming towns. Finding out about the locals’ customs, way of life, and culture.

A quick look at the Ghorepani PoonHill Trek: It starts with a drive from Kathmandu to Pokhara, the city of lakes. Following the rapids of the Trishuli and Marsyangdi rivers, going through many settlements and long, green hills that never end. In Pokhara, you can visit the narrow, deep gorge of the raging Seti River, as well as the waterfalls and cave networks. Also, check out some of the city’s other interesting sights. After seeing what Pokhara has to offer, take a short drive to Nayapul. A lot of different treks in the area start in Nayapul.

Nayapul then went in the direction of Thikhedhunga. Walking through the forests on trails that cross streams, waterfalls, and different villages. From Thikhedhunga, go to the small village of Ghorepani. Going up and down a well-kept set of stone stairs and through beautiful oak and rhododendron forests. At, Ghorepani go out and learn about the locals’ culture and way of life.

Next, head towards Poon Hill, which is known for its great views. Travelling along a well-marked and well-kept path. From the top, you can see the sunrise in a big way. Some of the tallest mountains in the world are Annapurna South, Annapurna I (8091 m), Hiunchuli (6441 m), Tarke Kang (7193 m), and Machhapuchhre (6,993 m). All of them stood in awe of its beauty and changed colours as they soaked up the morning sun. After taking in the stunning views, go downhill and wind your way through a mossy Rhododendron forest, deep gorges, and along a clear creek until you reach the village of Ghandruk.

Gondruk
One of the most well-known villages in the area is Ghandruk. You can learn about the people who live here by going to the museum. The next day, you can get to Nayapul by trekking through lush forests. From here, go to Pokhara, and the next day, you’ll get to Kathmandu.

The Ghorepani PoonHill Trek gives you the chance to see beautiful natural scenes and learn about the customs and cultures of different ethnic groups. Join the Alpine Club of Himalaya on this short walk in the Annapurna Conservation Area.

Entry and Permits:

To go on the Ghorepani PoonHill Trek, you need the following permits:

• Foreigners must pay 3,000 NPR (about $30) to get an ACAP entry permit.
• The fee for an ACAP entry permit for Indian citizens is 2000 NPR.
• TIMS Permit: NRP 1,000 per person for treks that are planned by a company
• NRP 2,000 per person for trekkers who are going on their own (without a guide or porter).

Note:

The Alpine Club of Himalaya takes care of all the trekking permits.

Water and meals:

On the Annapurna Region Trek, you will be served a variety of Nepalese and Tibetan dishes, as well as continental and western foods. Along the trail, people from the area run a number of teahouses with basic to high-end amenities. Trekkers can try a variety of foods at these teahouses, which isn’t common on most Nepalese trekking trails.

As of now, the Annapurna Region does not allow the use of plastic bags or mineral water bottles. The walk has natural water sources with taps that are easy to reach along the way. But keep in mind that this water hasn’t been treated and isn’t safe to drink. You can fill up your water bottle at any of the teahouses along the trail with either hot water that has been boiled or cold water that has been filtered.

If you want to be even safer, save money, and help clean up the environment, buy a water purification tablet, chlorine drops, or use SODIS (sunlight assisted) filtration methods.

Accommodations:

Hotels, lodges, and other places to stay that are friendly to tourists can be found along trekking trails. These range from simple rooms to fancy and luxurious ones. From high-end hotels to cosy teahouses, the trail has something for everyone. The hotels and teahouses have comfortable beds with pillows, electric blankets, hot and cold showers, free Wi-Fi, and more.

The teahouses in the Annapurna region have hot showers and western-style bathrooms that are attached to the rooms. The rooms usually have a single bed, good mattresses, a pillow, and blankets, and there is a clean and healthy atmosphere.

Along the trail, there are also campsites that offer campers a unique chance to sleep under the stars.

When is the best time to go?
This area’s best times to go trekking are in the autumn and spring.

The best times to go are in September, October, November, March, April, and May. In terms of weather and visibility, these months are better.

The months of September, October and November in the autumn are some of the best for trekking in this area. The weather is clear, so you can see the endless mountain ranges and lush green forests clearly, and the nights are clear, so you can look at the stars.

The Annapurna Region is also at its most beautiful in the spring, in March, April, and May. The end of winter brings about a change in the area, with different kinds of trees blooming in the sub-alpine forest, high green pasturelands covered with wildflowers, mild temperatures, and clear skies. Sheep and yaks will be grazing in large groups in the green highlands this time of year.

The monsoon season is not good because the weather is bad and it’s hard to get around the country because of the frequent rainstorms and landslides. So, trekkers try to avoid the monsoon season as much as possible.

In the winter, the Annapurna Region gets a lot of snow, which covers most of the trails and makes it impossible to travel.

Travel insurance:

All clients who do any kind of activity must have travel insurance. An all-around insurance plan from a reputable company can protect your finances in many situations. In a lot of different situations, our travel insurance plan will actively cover you. We suggest that you get travel insurance so that you are fully covered in case something goes wrong. The plan covers things like personal injury, death benefits, hospital bills, repatriation costs if you get hurt abroad, helicopter rescue if needed, and even some diseases.

Passport and Visa:

All clients must have a passport that is valid for at least six months before their return date. This can be checked at the Nepalese consulate in your country or at the Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu.

At the Alpine Club of Himalaya, your safety is the most important thing to us. We can cancel the trip or change the plans at any time if we think it’s necessary or if we have reason to believe that your safety is at risk. When travelling in remote mountain areas, things like bad weather, natural disasters, the health of a group member, and other things can cause changes to the plan. We kindly ask that you fully support the trusted leader of the group chosen by the Alpine Club of Himalaya in these very dangerous situations. We promise, though, that we will do everything we can to stick to the above schedule.