Ghorepani Poon Hill Short Trek - 2 Days

Ghorepani poon hill short trek is the shortest and quickest way to get hiking experience of the beauty of the Annapurna region. In just 2 days trek, you'll reach an altitude of 3,210 meters, creating unforgettable memories. And the main highlight of the trek is witnessing a breathtaking sunrise from the mountain's top, offering an awe-inspiring view.

During the trek, you'll be mesmerised by the majestic mountain ranges, including Annapurna, Machhapuchhre, Manaslu, Nilgiri, Lamjung Himal, and more. Along the way, you'll pass through charming villages inhabited by the friendly Magar and Gurung people, giving you a glimpse into their traditional lifestyle.

The trek will take you through diverse landscapes, including lush forests of pine, oak, rhododendron, and spruce, making your adventure even more exciting and refreshing. This trek is perfect for those who want to experience the beauty of the Annapurna region in a short period without missing out on the stunning views and cultural encounters.

2 Days Poon Hill Trek Route 

2 days trek to Ghorepani poon hill starts from Pokhara. From Pokhara, we take road transportation to Ulleri. From Ulleri, we start trekking towards Ghorepani, crossing the villages of Banthanti and Nangge Thanti.

The trail is filled with stone-paved paths, clusters of settlements and hotels, pony rearing, terrace land, taps, springs, cascades, and huts. This trek is so simple and calculated that a person with normal physical (health) conditions and time-bound can easily perform it. There will be no trouble on the way at all. One will be able to take the Nepali village experience with local Nepali food, local Nepali wine, and Nepali hospitality.

Note: As the trek begins from Pokhara, trekkers should be in Pokhara to start the journey. If you're in Kathmandu and want to do the Ghorepani poon hill trek from Pokhara, don't worry! There are two ways to get there.

You can either take a quick flight from Kathmandu to Pokhara or go by road. The road journey takes about 6 hours, but sometimes there might be delays due to road blockages, political strikes, accidents, or bad weather. So, plan accordingly and get ready for an amazing adventure in Ghorepani!

Attractions

• Majestic views of Annapurna, Dhaulagiri, Machhapuchhre, and more breathtaking peaks
• Serene cascades, natural hot springs, and flowing rivers along the trek
• Mesmerizing sunrise over the snow-capped mountains
• Charming Gurung and Magar villages with rich local culture
• Trek through a lush forest of rhododendron, oak, pine, spruce, and bamboo
• Picturesque rice and terrace fields dotting the landscape
• Unforgettable panoramic view from Ghorepani Poon Hill (3,210 meters)
• Explore Pokhara, the enchanting city of lakes, in Nepal.

Itinerary

Day 1: Drive to Ulleri and Trek to Ghorepani

Early in the morning, with breakfast, we start our journey to Ghorepani from Pokhara. We take a vehicle from Pokhara directly to Ulleri. Reaching Ulleri is followed by the trekking through the rough and chilling trail.

On the way, we observe bamboo, pine, oak, spruce forest, clusters of the settlement of locals, stone-paved ways, cascades, wooden and metal taps, and many more. After entering the Ghorepani Poon Hill Gate, we walk further 10 to 20 minutes and reach the destination hotel where we spend the night. Stay overnight at Nepali style hotel in Ghorepani.

Day 2: Ghorepani to Poon Hill to Ulleri to Pokhara

Early in the morning at around 04:30 AM, we start our day. We wake up, freshen up and start strolling towards Ghorepani Poon Hill. We walked up for around 1 hour and reached the Poon Hill Viewpoint. While climbing up via a stone pathway, we cross the Poonhill gateway and a mobile tower station.

On the arrival at Poonhill, we spend around 15 to 20 minutes there for beautiful sunrise views on mountain peaks, photos, videos and amazing moments on such a height of 3,210 metres. Afterward, we descend for about 30 minutes and reach the hotel. We have breakfast, pack bags and start moving towards Tikhedhunga. From Tikhedhunga, we catch transportation and drive further towards Pokhara.

Useful Information

Food during Ghorepani Poon Hill 2 Days Trek

While you are in poon hill 2 days trek in Nepal, different cuisines of foods are offered to you. Some available ones are Continental, Italian, Chinese, Japanese, and local Nepali delicacies. 

Guide will suggest the specialties and unique food of the specific place where you will stay-over. Both vegetarian and non-vegetarian foods are available, which will be offered as per demand. You will have breakfast and dinner at the same hotel, as per the halt there. Lunch will be taken at the trail-side hotel and restaurants.

Accommodation during Ghorepani 2 Days Trek

Accommodation will be provided on the best and selected hotel/lodge. Hotels will offer rooms on twin sharing basis. But a private room can also be enjoyed but, at extra cost. 

Teahouse/Lodge rooms accommodate comfortable beds, electricity, charging ports for charging small appliances, blankets, and clothes' hangers. Likewise, teahouse centres have a dining room-cum-lounge, fireplace, equipped bathroom, hot water service, and so on.

Best Time for 2 Days Ghorepani Poon Hill Short Trekking

As trekking in Nepal can be done in all seasons, Ghorepani Poon Hill Trek for 2 days is likewise accessible throughout the year. Nepal has four seasons: autumn, winter, spring, and monsoon (summer). In autumn, the climate remains moderate with the slower breeze and lightly gazing sun. In winter, the climate remains colder, with strolling clouds and fog; but mornings are familiar to offer a pristine view of the Himalayas.

In spring faster breeze and likely climatic conditions support this trekking in full-fledged. In monsoon, the rainfall occurs frequently, which makes the trail slippery and intact with monsoon bugs like slug, snails, and leeches; but when there is no rain; weather is favourable for this trekking with a wonderful sunrise view on mountain peaks.

Basically, Ghorepani poon hill 2 days Trekking can be one in all seasons, but the best and most favourable are autumn (September, October, and November) and spring (March, April, and May).

Physical Fitness required  

There is no special requirement for fitness during this trekking experience. But the one with walking and hiking experience is eligible for it. It is because; the trail goes straight upwards and downwards. It pressurises the leg muscles that may become problematic.

Hence, one should be able to walk along the footstep of the guide to cover the designated trail for the day. People with health situations like High Blood Pressure, Asthma, and other illnesses are likely to have special hospital prescriptions.

Altitude Sickness During 2 Days Poonhill Trek

Trekking to the mountains implies there is constantly one factor having an effect on everything, which is height. Trekking to high elevations can be dangerous for anybody and can cause an unfortunate casualty to height infection. Be that as it may, don't stress.

This danger of elevation is very little while on Poon Hill's journey. It is on the grounds that; you will climb to the most extreme stature up to 3,210 metres in particular. Moreover, with such low elevation along the treks, there is an uncommon possibility that the height will make your Poon Hill trek troublesome.

Trekking Gears

Some of the important trekking gears for Ghorepani poonhill 2 days trekking are listed below: