The Annapurna region is famous for consisting of some of the best trekking and hiking routes in Nepal. Whether you want a one-day hiking experience, a multiple-day easy trekking experience, or a long trekking or expedition experience, Annapurna region has it all. Out of so many trekking and hiking trails in this region, new trekkers and trekkers-turned-hikers prefer the Ghorepani PoonHill Trekking package with Global Adventure Trekking.
The Ghorepani PoonHill Trek begins with a scenic drive from Kathmandu to Pokhara, which is located about 201 kilometers far from the capital city. This drive reveals some of the best views and vistas of nature and its beauty. From Pokhara, we again drive to Nayapul, the starting point of the PoonHill Ghorepani Trek, and then start walking up the route. The entire route is lovely and offers the best visualization and experience of nature.
As we slowly and gradually ascend higher, the trekkers can witness traditional settlements, terrace farms, and lifestyles highly influenced by culture and religion. Moreover, the higher section of the Ghorepani PoonHill Trek also offers a chance to indulge in the divinity of the spectacular mountain vistas and landscape beauty of the Annapurna region. Moreover, you can also interact with the Gurung and Magar people settled throughout this 7-Day Ghorepani PoonHill Trek.
On the fourth day, we reach PoonHill View Point and then descend back to Ghandruk. From Ghandruk, the trekkers return to Nayapul and then to Pokhara via a private vehicle arranged by the Global Adventure Trekking team. Get to know more about this Ghorepani PoonHill Trek with GAT from this description.
Why Global Adventure Trekking for Ghorepani PoonHill Trek?
Global Adventure Trekking offers a perfect package for adventure-seekers to go for adventurous and adrenaline-rushing holidays in the Himalayas of Nepal. If you go for the Ghorepani PoonHill Trek with GAT, you can experience one of the best and most well-managed packages dedicated to your enjoyment along with safety.
Besides, here are a few more reasons why trekkers should go with Ghorepani PoonHill Trek with the Global Adventure Trekking team:
- Global Adventure Trekking is one of the longest-running travel agencies in Nepal with a background of over 25 years in this field.
- We have highly seasoned, professional, and local guides with high proficiency in spoken English.
- With Global Adventure Trekking, the success rate of any trekking or expedition journey is comparatively higher and in maximum cases 100 on 100 percent.
- Global Adventure Trekking works on the welfare of the remote rural local areas. So, 5% of our earnings go to the welfare and development of the local and remote regions of Nepal.
- Our team also prioritizes responsible tourism and environmental sustainability. Therefore, if you go on the trekking journey with us, you will be participating in the conservation of the environment.
- As Global Adventure Trekking is a locally-owned company, our team has proper and local knowledge of all the trails and treks in Nepal.
- GAT also arranges hygienic accommodations and healthy food for the trekkers during the 7-day Ghorepani PoonHill Trek.
- Our guides and representatives also take proper care of the health, safety, and well-being of the trekkers throughout the journey.
Permits needed for the Ghorepani PoonHill Trek
Ghorepani PoonHill Trekking route is located in the Annapurna Conservation Area, which means that the entire area is conserved. Therefore, trekkers or any visitors entering such areas need to obtain permits beforehand. Here is the list of permits required for the Ghorepani PoonHill Trek:
- Trekkers Information Management System (TIMS)
- Annapurna Conservation Area Project (ACAP)
- Poon Hill View Point Entrance Permit (This needs to be paid by the trekker while entering the viewpoint)
Worried about how to obtain these permits before you ascend to the Ghorepani PoonHill Trekking route? You shall not worry because our representatives will arrange these permits for you and the cost will be included in the package cost itself.
Get Travel Insurance before you Ascend on the Ghorepani PoonHill Trek
Are you ready to go for the Ghorepani PoonHill Trekking excursion? Did you know that hitting any trail, trek, or adventure becomes a lot safer and budget-friendly if you obtain travel insurance?
Let us make it clear to you. It's not that travel insurance makes the trek easier or cheaper. However, travel insurance can assure a refund of the extra expenditure you make due to unforeseen circumstances while ascending or descending on the journey. Here are a few more reasons why trekkers must get travel insurance before ascending the Ghorepani PoonHill Trek:
- With Travel Insurance, trekkers can claim the expenditure that they make in the case of emergency evacuation or hospital admission.
- Travel Insurance can also help the trekker claim the expenditure they might have to make due to extra stay in the trekking region.
- If you lose any of your belongings during the ascending or descending journey in the trekking route, you can claim that as well if you have travel insurance.
- Sometimes there are possibility that trekkers need to cancel plans at the last moment after making all the payments. In such cases, having travel insurance can help you claim that as well.
7-Day Ghorepani PoonHill Trek Route and Map
Ghorepani PoonHill Trek route is an easy expedition in the Annapurna region that offers a close encounter with the beauty of nature. Moreover, this trekking route is also famous for being beginner and family-friendly. With this trekking package, trekkers can explore the unique lifestyle, settlement, culture, and so much more that they might not see anywhere else. Moreover, the beauty also lies in the surrounding views of the mountains, and mountain ranges including the Annapurna and Machhapuchhre mountain ranges.
Besides, as this trekking route is close to Pokhara city, trekkers can also find many accommodation centers like hotels and lodges. You will not have to worry about any necessities like hygienic food, cozy accommodations, and other facilities including internet and electricity. Moreover, throughout the 7-Day Ghorepani PoonHill Trek, trekkers pass through rhododendron and oak forests, rivers, waterfalls, ups and downs, and cross different suspension bridges.
Below, we have attached the Ghorepani PoonHill Trek map for your reference. If trekkers study and understand this map, it will be very easy for them to navigate through the route and keep track of their journey.
Highlights of the Ghorepani PoonHill Trek
- The journey begins with one of the most scenic drives from Kathmandu to Pokhara which reveals the beauty of the Annapurna region gradually.
- Pass through several rivers, waterfalls, hills, etc on the way from Kathmandu to Pokhara, offering a marvelous connection with nature.
- Trekkers witness the largest rhododendron forest in the world in Ghorepani.
- The journey also leads to Ghandruk, an ultimate settlement of the Gurung and Magar, and the place offers panoramic views of different mountains like Mt Annapurna, Mt Machhapuchhre, Gangapurna, and Mt Hiunchuli.
- You get a chance to immerse into the unique lifestyle, culture, and tradition, and indulge in the taste of locally prepared cuisines.
- PoonHill viewpoint offers a glorious and spectacular view of the sunrise along with the beauty of the sunlight striking the snow-capped mountains.
- Easy to navigate and easily accessible trekking route.
- Overall, one of the best trekking experience for newbie trekkers and hikers.