Ghorepani Poon Hill Trek from Pokhara- 2 Days

Guided packages start from approximately USD $150–$250 per person and typically include transport, a licensed guide, all meals on trail, and teahouse accommodation. The ACAP permit (~$22 USD for foreign nationals) is usually included — confirm this before booking. Budget separately for your Pokhara hotel nights before and after the trek.

You need the Annapurna Conservation Area Permit (ACAP), which costs approximately NPR 3,000 (~$22 USD) for foreign nationals. A licensed guide can arrange this on your behalf. Despite being only 2 days, no exceptions are made at checkpoints — you must carry the permit on trail.

This is an easy-to-moderate trek, well-suited for first-timers, families, and travellers with moderate fitness. The 2-day version uses a jeep transfer to Ulleri, eliminating the steepest lower section and reducing total walking time. You will still climb steadily to 3,210m, so expect some breathlessness near the top — but no technical terrain or prior trekking experience is required.

The trek is possible year-round, but the best sunrise views come in autumn (October–November) and spring (March–May). Spring is especially photogenic — the rhododendron forests between Ulleri and Ghorepani are in full bloom. Winter (December–February) is cold but clear, and snow at Poon Hill can add drama to the sunrise. Monsoon season (June–August) brings cloud cover that often blocks the mountain views.

A standard package includes: jeep transfer from Pokhara, a licensed guide, teahouse accommodation (twin-share), all meals (breakfast, lunch, dinner) on trail, and the ACAP permit. You should bring: a daypack, layers for cold mornings at Poon Hill (even in spring it drops below 5°C pre-dawn), a headlamp for the early morning summit climb, sturdy walking shoes, and personal snacks. Tipping your guide is customary.

While trekking from Tikhedhunga to Ulleri on your first day of the Ghorepani Poon Hill trek, you will climb more than 3,000 stone staircases. It is not that difficult to climb these stairs if you take quick few-minute breaks on the way.

 No, you cannot do the Ghorepani Poon Hill trek alone. You can only obtain a TIMS Card (one of the permits for this trek) if you trek with a local travel company like us or an independent guide

 Depending upon your Ghorepani Poon Hill trek itinerary, the total distance can range from 45 to 60 kilometers.

 Mardi Himal and Ghorepani Poon Hill both are famous treks in the Annapurna region. Mardi Himal is much more famous among Nepali trekkers. Whereas, the Ghorepani Poon Hill trek is widely known among international trekkers. Both treks are adventurous and present stunning mountain vistas.

 From Pokhara, you can drive to Nayapul or Ghandruk to start the Ghorepani Poon Hill trek. Usually, we drive to Nayapul as it is located close. From Nayapul, you will reach Ghorepani in two days of walking and Poon Hill in three days.

 Yes, snow falls on Poon Hill and along its trekking route. If you are trekking in January or February, you may experience snowfall.

 From Ghorepani village, Poon Hill is located at a distance of around 1.5 kilometers. The trail is well-established and goes through a beautiful rhododendron forest.