Ghorepani-Poonhill Trekking-5 days

5 days Ghorepani Poonhill is to let the trekkers taste real flavor of Ghorepani-Poonhill Trekking within 5 days which is perfect time frame. 5 days Ghorepani – Poonhill Trekking is a customized trekking trip to Ghorepani and Poonhill offering your one of the most mesmerizing mountain panorama in Annapurna region. Actually, Poonhill is a hill station popular for incredible mountain peaks and stunning sunrise in Annapurna Region. The mountain views include Annapurna-I, Annapurna-IV, Annapurna South, Gangapurna, Himchuli and many other alluring peaks are breathtaking to witness from Poonhill. Ghorepani also offers us very similar views of mountain panorama.

5 days Ghorepani-Poonhill Trekking also offers us magnificent insights of lush rhododendron, picturesque country settlements, friendly ethnic people, cascading water falls, rhythmic creeks, terraced fields, winding rivers, thrilling suspension bridge, prayer flags and many more astonishing attractions.

Highlights-Ghorepani-Poonhill Trekking 

• Alluring and serene Pokhara Valley and its natural blessings: lakes, caves and fall 
• Poonhill, one of the most popular viewpoints in Annapurna Region trekking in Nepal
• Breathtaking Mountain peaks and stunning sunrise from Poonhill include Annapurna Massif and beautiful Machhapuchhre
• Traditional lifestyle and friendly people
• Annapurna Conservation Area, the biggest conservation area in the world and its flora and fauna
• Natural water falls, creeks, flowering rhododendron, winding rivers, picturesque settlements 

Accommodation

We will offer three star accommodations in Kathmandu and Pokhara. If you want to upgrade the accommodation, you have to pay some extra. Mountain accommodation during the trekking days will be very ordinary and basic. All accommodation will be on twin sharing basis. Single supplementary has to pay extra.  We spend the night at lodges and guesthouses. We occasionally get attached bathrooms. eNepaltour Pvt. Ltd. tries its best to book the A grade accommodation in the mountain prior to the trekking unlike other populated regions.

Meals

We provide only breakfast in Kathmandu, Pokhara and during the trekking days. In the trekking days, you pick up the item mentioned in the menu at the lodge or guesthouse and you will enjoy it. Sometimes, in a big group, you may have buffet service too. This takes place especially in peak season (Sept-Nov).  Breakfast will be provided at the guesthouse where we spent the night, lunch somewhere in the middle of the next destination and dinner at the guesthouse where we stay tonight. We offer you typical organic Nepali cushion which are really amazing. One item of meal costs between3-9 USD in this trekking route. 

Best Time to Travel

Autumn (Sept. to Nov.) and spring (March to May) are the best time for Trekking. The weather is delightful and pleasant during autumn. The mountain views are astonishing.

The hills are wrapped with beautiful flowering rhododendron during spring. Mjaority of the trekkers find spring best time to trek to Ghorepani-Poonhill since they love to see flowering rhododendron.

Winter( Dec-Feb) will be very harsh due to cold and cloudy weather which hide the mountain peaks.

Summer will be too hot for some trekkers. Heavy rainfall occurs and disturbs the transportation and even walk in the mountain.

Physical Condition and Experience

Those who can walk 4-5 hours in the mountain can do this trek.  Ghorepani-Poonhill Trekking is a moderate  trek in Annapurna Region Trekking in Nepal . Regular exercise, jogging and short hiking enhance your stamina and confidence. No prior trekking experience and technical skills are required for Ghorepani-Poonhill Trekking. These prior skills will be an asset for it.

Getting to the trailhead and Away

We drive of fly from Kathmandu to Pokhara. It is short 25 minutes flight. But if you choose to drive, it takes 8-9 hours. Again from Pokhrara, we drive 1.30 hrs to Nayapool. Nayapool is the bginning point of Ghorepani-Poonhill Trekking. We again end our Ghorepani-Poonhill trekking at Nayapool and drive back to Pokhara. We either choose to fly or drive back to Kathmandu from Pokhara. 

Threats and Safety

We do not really face such terrible threats during this trekking. There is no any slippery trail. We do not face any glaciers and avalanches in Ghorepani-Poonhill Trekking. But climbing steep uphill of  Ulleri might be challenging sometimes for the beginners. But it is only for 2-3 hours hiking. Otherwise,  we will clebrate beautiful and pleasant trek in the lap of mountains. The Ghorepani-Poonhill elevation ranges from 1300 – 3200m.

There are very rare cases the trekkers suffered from altitude sickness or some dizziness. This is not actually altitude sickness. We do not really get altitude problem below 4000 m.  It may be because dehydration and lack of stamina. Report it to you trekking leader or guide if you have any health inconveniences. You will immediately be rescued. Drink plenty of hot drinks and do not smoke in the higher elevation. Have balanced diet and have sound sleep. 

 Note: If you have serious health problem, please consult doctor or inform us before departure to the trailhead.

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