Ghorepani Poonhill Trek -8 Days in Kathmandu, Nepal
Kathmandu, Nepal

Ghorepani Poonhill Trek -8 Days

Outty Ranking 71 5.0 · 8 traveler reviews192 hoursFrom $900
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Outty Ranking

71/100

Strongly Recommended. Our proprietary evaluation. How we score

Traveler rating

5.0/5

Based on 8 traveler reviews. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.

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Is Ghorepani Poonhill Trek -8 Days worth booking?

Ghorepani Poonhill Trek -8 Days is a 192-hour experience in Kathmandu, Nepal, from $900 per person. It scores 71 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Strongly Recommended”, based on a 5/5 rating across 8 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.

Outty Ranking
71 / 100
Rating
5/5 (8)
Duration
192 hours
From
$900 per person

Ghorepani Ghandruk Trek is the most famous route in the southern foothills of the Annapurna massif. From the rustic Gurung villages to stunning landscapes, this trek offers everything you can ask for. Moreover, overnight stops at homestays will provide you with an exciting insight into the local Gurung culture. All in all, the easy trail, grand natural beauty, and ethnicity. At the same time preparation day, we explore Kathmandu which is one of the historical cities in Nepal and home to many of the cultural UNESCO heritage sites. Kathmandu day tour takes a day to complete and offers the Pashupatinath, Boudhanath, Swayambhunath, and Kathmandu Durbar Square. The trek is 10 days long and starts with a drive from Kathmandu to Pokhara. The trek heads north as you trek past Ulleri to reach Ghorepani village. From Poonhill, you get to see the sunrise over the mountains in Annapurna and Dhaulagiri range. Machhapuchhre (6997 m), Mardi Himal (5553 m), and Lamjung Himal (7454 m).

What you get

    About this experience

    Ghorepani Ghandruk Trek is the most famous route in the southern foothills of the Annapurna massif. From the rustic Gurung villages to stunning landscapes, this trek offers everything you can ask for. Moreover, overnight stops at homestays will provide you with an exciting insight into the local Gurung culture. All in all, the easy trail, grand natural beauty, and ethnicity. At the same time preparation day, we explore Kathmandu which is one of the historical cities in Nepal and home to many of the cultural UNESCO heritage sites. Kathmandu day tour takes a day to complete and offers the Pashupatinath, Boudhanath, Swayambhunath, and Kathmandu Durbar Square. The trek is 10 days long and starts with a drive from Kathmandu to Pokhara. The trek heads north as you trek past Ulleri to reach Ghorepani village. From Poonhill, you get to see the sunrise over the mountains in Annapurna and Dhaulagiri range. Machhapuchhre (6997 m), Mardi Himal (5553 m), and Lamjung Himal (7454 m).

    What's included

    Included

    • Last Night farewell dinner at authentic Nepalese restaurant with cultural performance.
    • Lunch
    • Dinner
    • An experienced, helpful and friendly Guide, porter (1 porter for 2 clients)
    • Breakfast
    • All necessary paper works.
    • Travel and rescue arrangements.
    • Medical supplies (first aid kit will be available)
    • Pick up from Airport and Transfer to the hotel by private vehicle
    • All accommodations in lodges/tea houses during the treks.
    • ACAP permit.
    • Two Night 3* hotel in Pokhara with breakfast.
    • Trekkers’ Information Management System (TIMS) Permit.
    • Two Night 3* hotel in Kathmandu with breakfast
    • Duffle Bag (return after trek)
    • Company T shirts.

    Not included

    • Nepal Visa fee you may obtain easily in Kathmandu airport.
    • International airfare to and from Kathmandu.
    • Travel and rescue insurance.
    • Personal expenses (phone calls, laundry, bar bills, battery recharge, extra porters, bottle or boiled water, hot shower etc
    • Tips for guide and porter

    Where it starts and ends

    Meeting point

    Kathmandu

    We do Pick up from Kathmandu Airport.

    Hotel pickup

    Pickup is available for selected locations. Pickup begins about 60 minutes before departure.

    Ends at

    We do Pick up from Kathmandu Airport.

    Before you book

    Cancellation
    For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
    Languages
    cmn, en
    Ticket
    Mobile Only
    Runs on
    Every day
    Group size
    Up to 15 travelers per booking
    Operated by
    Himalayan Adventure Treks and Tours Pvt Ltd

    Know before you go

    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
    • Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
    • Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required

    Photos

    Bridge cross, Ghorepani Poonhill Trek -8 Days in Kathmandufrom poohhill, Ghorepani Poonhill Trek -8 Days in KathmanduDhaulagiri Mountain, Ghorepani Poonhill Trek -8 Days in KathmanduFishtail, Ghorepani Poonhill Trek -8 Days in KathmanduFewa lake of Pokhara, Ghorepani Poonhill Trek -8 Days in KathmanduSunrise from Sarangkot, Ghorepani Poonhill Trek -8 Days in Kathmandu

    What travelers are saying

    Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 8 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.

    The guide

    7 mentions

    Travelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.

    Knowledge and storytelling

    4 mentions

    Reviewers describe the commentary as informative rather than scripted.

    Photo opportunities

    3 mentions

    The views and photo stops come up again and again.

    Organization

    2 mentions

    Pickup, timing, and logistics are described as running smoothly.

    Food and drink

    2 mentions

    The tastings and food stops are a highlight for most reviewers.

    Traveler reviews

    8 verified traveler reviews for Ghorepani Poonhill Trek -8 Days. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.

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    sitas136 · May 2025

    Trek with Himalayan Adventure

    Last month we did the Ghorepani-Poonhill trek with my family including 10 years daughter, we had a great experience with Himalayan Adventure treks, Our guide Badri was incredible, knowledgeable, helpful and very honest. Definitely we will come back again in near feature to do the Mardi Himal Base camp trek.

    Response from the operator: Dear Sitas, Thank you very much for taking the time to share your review of our company. We are truly delighted to hear your positive feedback regarding our services and hospitality. Your kind words are greatly appreciated and motivate us to continue improving and delivering the highest standard of service in the future. We sincerely hope to have the pleasure of welcoming you back to this beautiful country again on your next visit. With regards, Bhagwat Simkhada

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    C9155OKwillies · November 2024

    Fantastic Trekking Adventure!

    It’s our first time to Nepal & we did trekking. While still in our own city, Bhagwat proactively answered all our questions via chat. This set our minds at ease & helped prepare us mentally for our trip. During our trekking, Badri guided us patiently & took good care of us, fill us in with all sorts of information & knowledge of the Nepal mountains. Thanks & we had a good adventure! Hope to visit Nepal again!

    Response from the operator: Dear Willies, Thank you for taking the time to leave a review for our Company. We are so pleased with your positive response. Besides our services and hospitality. Your Precious words encourage us to provide better service in the Future. We are very sure that you will definitely visit this beautiful country next time.

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    DivyaAggarwal29 · November 2021

    Well-organized with breathtaking views!

    We did a 8D Nepal trip incl 4Dtrek to Poon hill with them. Very Well-organized, budget friendly and always reachable for help. We had a helpful guide, Mr. Gomboo sherpa and porter for the trek. Had the nicest local food along the trek with best sunrise views on Poon hill. The day tour of Nepal was also very good. Highly recommended!

    Response from the operator: Dear Divya Aggarwal, Thank you for taking the time to leave a review for our company. We are so pleased with your positive response. Besides our services and hospitality. Your precious words encourage us to provide better service in the future. We are very sure that you will definitely visit this beautiful country next time. With Regards Bhagwat Simkhada

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    yousnasserous · March 2021

    Life Changing Experience

    A kind of impromptu that turned out to be one of the best personal experiences I've had! Our guide Prakash was great and patient! Carrying a lot of baggage on his back and easily traversing the terrain while we were struggling says a lot! He made sure we were well tended to and also well informed about the different locations and the environment that we were at. Can't wait to go back again!

    Response from the operator: Dear Yousnasserous, Thank you for taking the time to leave a review for our company. We are so pleased with your positive response. Besides our services and hospitality. Your precious words encourage us to provide better service in the future. We are very sure that you will definitely visit this beautiful country next time.

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    Shpaltz · March 2021

    Ghorepani Trek

    This was a great trek for beginners and those on a tight schedule. Prakash was our guide, a humble, patient and friendly man, was fun to be around and told us a lot about the trail. He was kind to introduce us to the chef of best momos on the mountain. The guesthouse on the mountain was very cute, providing a delicious dinner around the indoor stove (it gets cold on the warmest days) and breakfast with stunning views. Overall, a great company that offers tours, hiking and treks for all scenarios and levels of experience. Very knowledgeable of the country and eager to help. 10/10

    Response from the operator: Dear Shpaltz, Thank you for taking the time to leave a review for our company. We are so pleased with your positive response. Besides our services and hospitality. Your precious words encourage us to provide better service in the future. We are very sure that you will definitely visit this beautiful country next time.

    via Tripadvisor

    Good to know

    Duration
    192 hours
    Free cancellation
    Up to 24h before
    Minimum age to book
    All ages
    Availability
    Bookable today
    Runs on
    Every day
    Hotel pickup
    Available for selected locations
    Booked in 30 days
    3
    Verdict
    Strongly Recommended

    Who runs this experience

    Operated by Himalayan Adventure Treks and Tours Pvt Ltd, who run 31 experiences we rank across 2 cities, with an average Outty Ranking of 58.5.

    See everything Himalayan Adventure Treks and Tours Pvt Ltd runs

    Why this scores 71

    The Outty Ranking is a weighted composite. Here is how this experience performed on each component.

    Traveler sentiment (30% weight)97
    Review evidence (18% weight)41
    Booking momentum (14% weight)33
    Value for money (12% weight)77
    Listing quality (10% weight)85
    Local standing (8% weight)52
    Booking flexibility (8% weight)100

    Ghorepani Poonhill Trek -8 Days: questions travelers ask

    Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Kathmandu.

    How much does Ghorepani Poonhill Trek -8 Days cost?

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    Prices start at $900 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in Kathmandu usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.

    How long does Ghorepani Poonhill Trek -8 Days take?

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    Plan for about 192 hours from start to finish, not counting travel to the meeting point. Most travelers leave another 30 minutes on either side so the rest of the day in Kathmandu is not rushed.

    Is Ghorepani Poonhill Trek -8 Days worth it?

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    It holds an Outty Ranking of 71 out of 100, which we label "Strongly Recommended". That score blends traveler sentiment (5/5 across 8 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable last minute in Kathmandu, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.

    Can I cancel or reschedule Ghorepani Poonhill Trek -8 Days?

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    Yes. Cancel free up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Inside that window the booking is non-refundable, and no-shows are not refunded.

    Is Ghorepani Poonhill Trek -8 Days suitable for kids and families?

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    Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 192-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.

    How far in advance should I book Ghorepani Poonhill Trek -8 Days?

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    Around 3 people booked this in the last 30 days, so popular slots go early. Two to three weeks ahead is comfortable in shoulder season, while summer weekends and holidays in Kathmandu can sell out a month out. Same-day spots do open up when other travelers cancel, so it is worth checking if you are already in town.

    What should I bring or wear?

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    Bring photo ID, your booking confirmation on your phone, a refillable water bottle and comfortable shoes. Dress for the weather in Kathmandu and add a light layer if any part of the 192-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.

    Where does Ghorepani Poonhill Trek -8 Days start and how do I get there?

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    The exact meeting point and directions are on your voucher once you book, and they sit in central Kathmandu within reach of public transport. Arrive 15 minutes early: late arrivals are treated as no-shows by most operators.

    What are the best things to do in Kathmandu?

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    On Outty we rank every Kathmandu experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include Kathmandu Sightseeing | UNESCO World Heritage sites Private/Group, Manaslu Circuit Trek, Manaslu Circuit Trek: Private Group & Discounte Price. The city page groups everything into most popular, highest reviewed, last minute and family-friendly so you can build a day around what actually delivers.

    When is the best time to visit Kathmandu?

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    Booking patterns follow the same curve: prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.

    How many days do you need in Kathmandu?

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    Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting. A workable rhythm is one anchor experience each morning, such as this one, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.

    Do I book through Outty or through the operator?

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    Outty ranks and explains the experiences, then hands you to Viator to complete the booking with the operator directly. The price is the same as booking on Viator yourself, and Outty earns an affiliate commission on the referral, which is how the rankings stay free to read.

    What is included in Ghorepani Poonhill Trek -8 Days?

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    Included: Last Night farewell dinner at authentic Nepalese restaurant with cultural performance; Lunch; Dinner; An experienced, helpful and friendly Guide, porter (1 porter for 2 clients); and Breakfast. Not included: Nepal Visa fee you may obtain easily in Kathmandu airport; International airfare to and from Kathmandu; Travel and rescue insurance; and Personal expenses (phone calls, laundry, bar bills, battery recharge, extra porters, bottl. Always check the voucher for the final list before you travel.

    Does Ghorepani Poonhill Trek -8 Days include hotel pickup?

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    Yes, pickup is offered, or you can meet at the start point instead from 3 listed pickup locations in and around Kathmandu. Be ready about 60 minutes before the start time.

    What languages is Ghorepani Poonhill Trek -8 Days offered in?

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    It is offered in Chinese and English. Pick your language when choosing a date and time, as not every departure runs in every language.

    Will I get instant confirmation and a mobile ticket for Ghorepani Poonhill Trek -8 Days?

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    Confirmation is sent by the operator after booking, usually within 48 hours; if it is not confirmed you are not charged. Mobile tickets are accepted, so you can show the voucher on your phone.

    What happens to Ghorepani Poonhill Trek -8 Days if the weather is bad?

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    It generally runs rain or shine, so dress for the forecast in Kathmandu. Standard cancellation terms apply: free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start.

    What do travelers say about Ghorepani Poonhill Trek -8 Days?

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    Across 8 reviews averaging 5.0 out of 5, recurring themes include the guide, knowledge and storytelling, photo opportunities. Travelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.

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