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  • Duration3 Days
  • Price from$425/ person
  • Difficulty LevelEasy
  • Max Altitude3,210 M (10,532 ft)

3 Days Short Ghorepani Ghandruk Circuit Trek is the shortest circuit trek of Ghorepani Ghandruk. If you are looking for a short and moderately easy trek from Pokhara than this is the perfect trek for all. Ghorepani is one of the most popular trekking destinations in the Annapurna region and the Ghandruk village is a popular Gurung village.  We will be visiting Ghorepani Poonhill viewpoint on this trek and the itinerary is shorter now because of the road access to Ulleri village and up to Ghandruk from Nayapaul. 

What makes this tour very interesting

  • Magical Mountain views from Poon Hill viewpoint.
  • The best viewpoint in the lower elevation of the Annapurna region.
  • Shortest Ghorepani Ghandruk Circuit Trek.
  • Food, cultures, lifestyle, and People.
  • Beautiful Gurung village - Ghandruk.
  • Waterfalls, Rivers, Nature

Itinerary

3 Days Short Ghorepani Ghandruk Circuit Trek starts from Pokhara and from Pokhara to Ulleri we will take a Jeep drive. After lunch at GHandruk VIllage, we will take a Jeep drive to Pokhara. The shortest Ghorepani Ghandruk circuit trek from Pokhara by Rugged Trails Nepal.

  • Day: 1
    Pokhara drive to Ulleri and Trek to Ghorepani

    In the Morning Rugged Trails Nepal guide and vehicle will be at your hotel. Normally the trip departs 8 in the morning. From Pokhara to Ulleri the drive will be about 3 to 4 hrs maximum. Passing through the beautiful villages, rivers, we will reach Ulleri village. From Ulleri to Ghorepani is about 4 hrs walk maximum and the lunch will be on the way. Rhododendron forest, forest, rivers, waterfalls, wildlife such as monkeys are the major highlights of the trail. From Ghorepani, we can be beautiful Mountain views. 

    Sunset view from Poonhill is also possible on the same day, for this consult with the guide and if you feel like to walk about 45 min from Ghorepani we can do it. However, we will go in the morning for sunrise but the sunset view is also worth it.
    • Lodge
    • 4 hrs trek
    • Lunch, Dinner
    • (2,874 M)9,429 ft
    • Ghorepani
    • 13 Km
  • Day: 2
    Ghorepani - PoonHill and Trek to Tadapani

    It will be quite early and the guide will give you the time during the briefing time after dinner. Depends on the season time will be changed but it takes 45 min to 1 hr from Ghorepani to reach Poonhill. Enjoy the morning view from Poonhill with the coffee or tea and after Poonhill hike back to Ghorepani. After breakfast at Ghorepani, we will start walking towards Tadapani. It takes 6 hrs from Ghorepani with rest and lunch break on the way. The scenic view along the way to Tadapani and the vegetation will be quite different. Enjoy the sunset and mountain view from Tadapani. 

    During the summertime, people reach tGhandruk on the same day from Ghorepani but it's quite tough for slow hikers.
    • Lodges
    • 5-6 hrs
    • Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    • (2,630 M) 8,628 ft
    • Tadapani
    • 8 Km
  • Day: 3
    Tadpani Trek to Ghandruk and Drive to Pokhara

    The best view of Annapurna south is from this place, enjoy the sunrise and the golden Himalayas view with the breakfast. After breakfast at Tadpani, we will walk to Ghandruk village and it's a short walk. From the Top, we can see the beautiful Ghandruk village view with the mountains on top. After lunch at Ghandruk drive to Pokhara by jeep. 

    If you want to extend a Night in Ghandruk Village it's possible and drive from Ghanruk to Pokhara on next day.
    • NA
    • 3-4 hrs trek
    • Breakfast, Lunch
    • (827 M) 2,713 ft
    • Pokhara
    • 6 Km

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What's Included

  • Full Board (breakfast, lunch, and Dinner) in Trekking
  • Accommodation during the trek (local lodge).
  • The Government registered English speaking trekking guide.
  • Porter to carry bags (we will provide duffle bags for the hike)
  • Annapurna Conservation park fees, TIMS Card, and Government Taxes.
  • Equipment clothing for porter & staff.
  • Insurance for all staff & Salary, allowances.
  • Private transportation to and from the starting and ending points of the trek
  • First Aid Kit for Ghorepani Ghandruk Trek.
  • Ghorepani Ghandruk Trekking Map.

What’s Excluded

  • Hotel accommodation in Pokhara
  • Personal gears & clothing (available on hire)
  • Tips for guide & Porter (Not fixed as your wish).
  • Any expenses incurred in emergency evacuation/roadblock due to any reason.
  • Table drinks, snacks while walking
  • Personal Travel insurance.
  • Service other than mentioned above.

FAQs

How Far is Ghorepani from Ghandruk?

Walking through Tadapani village, the Ghorepani Poon Hill is around 19 km away from Ghandruk village. The trail passes through a picturesque settlement and verdant woodlands, and it takes roughly 7-8 hours to complete.

What Is The Difficulty Level Of Ghorepani Poon Hill Trek?

Once the Ulleri Village climb is dropped, the Ghorepani Poonhill hike becomes both moderate and easy. Up to Banthati village, there is a road. The walk is moderate and accessible to beginners; however, the second day from Ghorepani to Tadapani or Ghandruk village would be very lengthy on this three-day Ghandruk trek.

Is there a road to Ghorepani?

The answer is yes; there are roads up to Ghorepani from Beni Tatopani. If you are thinking of making a road trip up to Ghorepani village, it's possible and takes 6-7 hours from Pokhara. However, everyone needs to hike up to Poon Hill from Ghorepani; the vechiles are up to Ghorepani only. 

What Is The Altitude Of Ghorepani Poon Hill Trek?

The Poon Hill viewpoint is the highest point on the Ghorepani Poon Hill Trek, at 3,210 metres.

Can you see Everest from Poon Hill?

The short answer is no!we are unable to view Mount Everest from Poon Hill or from the Annapurna region expedition. We will witness breathtaking vistas of Fishtail, Mt. Dhaulagiri, the Annapurna mountains, and more. Select the Everest Region Trekking Package for your Mount Everest View Trek.

Is It Possible To Hike Ghorepani Poon Hill In A Luxurious Manner?

In short, it is possible to arrange a deluxe trekking package that includes the Ghorepani Poon Hill Trek.

Is The Four-Day Ghorepani Trek Possible?

Yes, the journey can be scheduled for four days; however, the duration of the Ghorepani Poon Hill journey can range from one day to ten days.

Useful Information

During the winter when there is a heavy snowfall we will not arrange the circuit part but only Ghorepani will be arranged.

  • You don't need extreme trekking gear for this trek and trek can be organized all around the year except Winter. 
  • We do arrange this trek from Kathmandu too for this connect with our team leader. 

Reviews

  • 3 days ghorepani trek

    - Celia Quinn, United States

    Indra was an amazing guide, he was always there for us. Thanks so much to Rugged Trails Nepal and the whole team for taking care of us! The last night at Hotel Temple Tree Resort was a good idea. Thank you, Nirajan, for arranging such a lovely hotel.

    3 days ghorepani ghandruk circuit trek reviews

  • Indra was a wonderful guide

    - Brian Carter, United Kingdom

    Namaste Nirajan. We are now back from the trek, where we had a great time. Indra was a wonderful guide, and we will definitely recommend it to anyone visiting Nepal.

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  • Ghorepani Poon Hill Mardi Himal Trek highly recommended

    - Ji Hyeon (Jane) Yun, Korea, Republic of

    My Name is Jane, I wanna share with you my experience so far with Rugged Trails Nepal. I started off at Ulleri taking the ghorepani trek all the way to moving into second trek called Mardi Himal. I have to say from the very begging of the trek, Nirajan have been super super accommodating giving all the information  for the traveling and I meet my Guide Shrawan who is been super super helpful not just interns of guiding but also he picks up on your personal sort of treat character. He actually help me to tailor the trip as I only supposed to do the Mardi Himal. He thought I will also enjoy the Ghorepani Poon Hill trek which was amazing. All I can say is the view, the scenes every corner you turn you got experience something that, I don’t know you if you have seen before for me I have never seen anything like these before. All I just can say in one sentence is that Money can’t buy these. It is an out of the world experience, it has been such a interesting but also such a rewarding experience for me. If you are considering the annapurna region, Nepal the Ghorepani Poon Hill Mardi Himal Trek or anywhere else ABC or any of the other annapurna treks highly recommended. If you into the lush, the forest, the greens and all that definitely the place to be. I think I have really cleans my lung being here, I am a person that I was Korean but lives in Dubai. If you are anywhere desert or Middle Eastern region definitely something that you come and enjoy and get a life time experience that you can talk about to your families, to your next generation so on. Yeah, if you are into it and or if you are looking into it take a leave.