Ghorepani
A stone-built Magar village high in the Annapurna foothills, surrounded by rhododendron forest and the gateway to Poon Hill.
About the region
Ghorepani
Trips & Tours
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Short, scenic treks through Ghorepani and Ghandruk, starting and finishing in Pokhara.
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Ghorepani Ghandruk Trek
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5 Days
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Easy
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3,210 m (10,531 ft)
A relaxed five-day loop from Pokhara taking in the Poon Hill sunrise, rhododendron forest and...
$450
/Person
Ghorepani Poon Hill Trek
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4 Days
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Easy
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3,210 m (10,531 ft)
A short four-day trek from Pokhara to the famous Poon Hill sunrise viewpoint (3,210 m),...
$390
/Person
Annapurna Base Camp Trek – 15 Days/14 Nights
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15 Days
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Medium
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4,130 m (13,550 ft)
The classic 15-day Annapurna Base Camp trek from Kathmandu, combining the Poon Hill sunrise, Gurung...
$1,290
/Person
Your queries answered
Ghorepani trek FAQs
Everything you need to know before trekking to Ghorepani.
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Which permits do I need for Ghorepani?
Ghorepani lies in the Annapurna Conservation Area, so you need the ACAP permit (NPR 3,000 for foreign nationals) and a TIMS card. We arrange both in Pokhara before you set off.
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How long is the Ghorepani trek?
The classic Ghorepani and Ghandruk loop takes four to five days from Pokhara. Shorter three-day versions use a jeep to Ulleri or Ghandruk, while longer itineraries add Annapurna Base Camp or a rest day.
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How difficult is the trek to Ghorepani?
It is graded easy to moderate. The climb from Tikhedhunga to Ulleri involves several thousand stone steps, so good knees and steady pacing help, but there is no technical terrain and the altitude stays below 3,300 m.
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When do the rhododendrons bloom?
Rhododendrons around Ghorepani usually flower from mid-March to late April, with the exact timing depending on altitude and the season. Lower forests bloom first, and the higher slopes near Poon Hill follow.
