Ghorepani Poon Hill Yoga Trek Overview
Ghorepani Poon Hill Yoga trek in Nepal
Ghorepani Poon Hill Yoga Trek is one such ultimate combination of adventure and spiritual exploration: an exploration of the scenic, appealing Annapurna region with yoga and meditation practices. The trek begins in Kathmandu and gradually passes through lush rhododendron forests, mossy trails, and traditional enchanting villages like Ulleri, which has steep stone steps for a test of endurance. The trail goes on to cross the suspension bridges, ups, and downs of the trail while you are watching the panoramic view of towering peaks like Annapurna I, 8,091 m, Annapurna South, Machhapuchhre, Fishtail, Dhaulagiri, 8,167 meters, Manaslu, Ganesh Himal along the way. Alongside, the trek offers the unique culture of the region that belongs to the culturally rich traditions of Gurung and Magar communities with their customs and practices.
Ghorepani, a picturesque village nestled at the heart of 2,850 meters, and the well-recognized viewpoint at 3,210 meters constitute the central part of this trek. Early morning climbs to Poon Hill reward trekkers with great sunrises and sunsets over the ranges of Annapurna and Dhaulagiri, one of the most awesome moments in this journey. The snow-capped peaks turned into gold by shades of the sun-the view is a serene yet thrilling panorama. The trail provides ample opportunities to interact with friendly locals and feel the warmth of the Himalayan way of life.
Adding to the specialty are the yoga sessions conducted in the serene natural environment with experienced instructors. Morning and evening practices promote physical well-being by easing the strain of trekking and heighten the connection with nature for inner peace. Moreover, the combination of yoga with trekking can lead to a holistic experience that will leave you rejuvenated, spiritually connected, and mesmerized by the beauty and culture of the Annapurna region.
1) Most Suitable Season
Every season has its’ own importance and provides different experiences. So, spring and Autum is full of nature beauty. It’s a time to bloom wildflowers, forests are clean and green, environment is romantic with fresh pleasant air, days are longer with moderate temperature, and mornings are beautiful with birds chirping. Spring is suitable for nature lovers. Similarly winter and Monsoon is suitable for thrilling adventures. However, Ghorepani Poon Hill Yoga Trekking is a heavenly trekking, where one can enjoy and witness the breathtaking views of sun rise and sun set with stunning nature beauty. Therefore, all the seasons are equally amazing for trekking experiences. We assure here you will lost yourself in the beauty of nature and enjoy the trip through the bottom of your heart.
2) Foods and Accommodations
Dal Bhat is the most common food of Nepalese. You will be offer by boiled rice, fresh vegetable curry and pickles. Additionally, you can also have noodles, momo, pizza, pasta, hot soup, pancakes, porridge, Tibetan bread etc. During the trip you can have with Healthy and organic foods full of nutrients and delicious meals. The trip routes teahouses provide cozy rooms. The rooms has 2 to 3 small beds with clean mattresses, a pillow, a blankets, attached bathrooms, and the views is spectacular from the rooms of the mountain tea house. Likewise, single rooms are available and they will be provided for a solo female traveler.
3) Travel Insurance
Any trek in Nepal, including Ghorepani poon hill yoga trekking, needs travel insurance. While buying it, read the insurance documentation thoroughly and understand the coverage. We strongly recommend you for travel insurance because it provides financial protection in the event of an unforeseen accident.
4) Guide and Porters
All the trekkers are required to take services from licensed trekking guide and to obtain TIMS card from authorized trekking agencies registered with the government of Nepal (Nepal holiday treks and tours Pvt. Ltd.). Our guides are technically competent and have experienced in safety performance. They always carry essential safety equipment, gear, and first aid kids. Moreover, you can provide you experienced licensed guide and porter with their insurance.
5) Altitude sickness
Altitude sickness is common in mountains above the altitude of 3000 m. When it comes to illness such as
nausea, headache, difficulty in breathing, increased heart rate, and uneasiness, one should be pro- active
and notify the guide to minimize the possible risk.
Ghorepani Poon Hill Yoga Trek Highlights
Practicing yoga amidst the serene Himalayan landscapes.
Stunning views of the Annapurna and Dhaulagiri mountain ranges.
Climb to vantage point (poon hill) offers some of the most spectacular mountain vistas in Nepal.
You can relax and rejuvenate in the natural hot springs at Jhinu Danda.
Witness exotic birds, wildlife, and vibrant flora at the Annapurna conservation area.
Offers a trans-formative experience, promoting physical fitness, mental clarity, and a deep sense of inner peace.
Pass through traditional villages inhabited by Gurung and Magar communities.
Opportunity to interact with the local people and experience their warm hospitality.
Enjoy authentic Nepali cuisine along with international dishes.
Ghorepani Poon Hill Yoga Trek Itinerary
Expand allDay 1: Arrival in Kathmandu (1350m/4430ft)
After your arrival in the international airport in Kathmandu you shall be greeted by the hotel of your choice by our office representative. After you get some refreshment and rest in the hotel we shall have meeting in the afternoon. A session of yoga, yogic breathing and mediation that is sure to make you fill great, refreshed and prepared for this trekking experience in the Annapurna region. You shall end the day with a welcome dinner in an authentic restaurant. Stay overnight at hotel in Kathmandu.
Day 2: Kathmandu-Pokhara (820m/2690ft) about 7 hrs drive
Today, after an early morning session of the yoga and meditation, your guide will come to pick you up and
transfer to the tourist bus station for your day drive to lakeside city of Pokhara through the scenic
countryside. Travelling on the Kathmandu-Pokhara highway, we drive past the scenic landscape, waterfalls and river, rural settlements and twisting road overlooked by the majestic Himalayas far away before reaching the beautiful and diverse city of Pokhara. On your arrival in Pokhara bus station, you up and transfer to the hotel. After refreshment in the hotel your guide will take you to the walking tour around the marvelous Phewa Lake. The surrounding area of Lakeside blends in the influence of modern lifestyle with the preservation of local culture and heritages. After exploring the beautiful city of Pokhara you shall stay overnight at the hotel in Pokhara.
Day 3: From Pokhara to Nayapul by jeep – then trek to Tikhedhunga (1570m/5150ft)
Early in the morning we shall have the first session of yoga and meditation for today in this yoga trekking
and get started for the day. The trekking in this beautiful and diverse region starts today after we drive to
the starting point of Nayapul from Pokhara on a drive of about 2 hours with your guide and porters on the
well road of approximately 45 km. En route you will pass through some village with great scenery form
Naudanda, Kanre, and Lumle before reaching the small settlement of Nayapul. After you arrive at Nayapul
the adventure begins from the warm sub-tropical region with Tikhedhunga as the destination for today. We start our walk from Nayapul by following the Modi River upstream to Birethanti, a village situated at the confluence of Modi River and Bhurungdi River. Further on the trail we follow the eastern bank of
Bhurungdi Khola and reach to the settlement of Tikhedhunga after a trek of couple of hours with scenery of waterfall, high green forest. Intermittently, we shall also trek on the trail marked by stone staircase, the
landscape with moss covered trees and forest adorned with colorful rhododendron. Lunch will be served
somewhere on the way at the tea houses before we reach to Tikhedhunga. The first yoga, meditation and
yogic breathing session in the trekking region is today in Tikhedhunga. Stay overnight at the tea houses.
Day 4: Tikhedhunga-Ulleri-Ghorepani (2780m/9121ft) 6-7 hrs walks
With the village of Ghorepani, the traditional stoppage of traders and their horses, as the destination for
today we shall start our trek for today after the breakfast in the hotel of your overnight stay and another
session of yoga, yogic breathing and meditation. The trek shall begin with the steep trek through the stone
paved staircase before we reach after trekking for couple of hours with several breaks in between to catch
our breath. the wonderful view of the Annapurna range, Machhapuchhre and Hiuchuli Mountain besides
the beautiful greenery and lush hills and valleys. The trail ahead of Ulleri is gradual that moves ahead in
winding fashion through the cool shade of pine and rhododendron forest that has some ups and downs in
store for the trekkers. After passing through the other villages of Banthati and Nangethati we shall reach
the Ghorepani village inhabited in majority by the Magar community. This village provides excellent view of Annapurna range, Dhaulagiri and other sibling peaks besides the well preserved Magar culture. The final session of our refreshing yoga and meditation session shall make the evening detoxicated after a long
trek. Overnight Stay at Tea house in Ghorepani. session shall make the evening detoxicated after a long trek. Overnight Stay at Tea house in Ghorepani.
Day 5: Trek to Ghorepani-Tadapani (2660m/8727ft) 4-5 hrs walks
Trekkers today shall leave the beautiful Ghorepani before the day breaks and after our regular yoga
session, armed with their backpacks on their back and lights on their hands along with excitement in their
mind for witnessing one of the most memorable sunrises of this entire trek. After a uphill trek of around 45 minutes to reach the Poonhill, trekkers witness this remarkable natural phenomena. Named after the
ethnic group Poon, the residenst of Ghorepani and surrounding area, Poohill provides the tantalizing view
of sunrise over the stunning mountains from west Dhaulagiri, Annapurna ranges and an unique mountain
Mt. Fishtail following the tantalizing view of Manaslu to Ganesh Himal to the east ranges of mountains.
After enjoying at this spot that provides the view of wide range of high mountains we return to Ghorepani
for the breakfast. The trek after breakfast continues through the forest covered with pine, bamboo and
rhododendron trees, short ups and downs and the lush vegetation with occasional view of the mountains
before reaching the settlement of Tadapani. Lunch will serve on the way at the teahouses. We end our day
with the another session of yoga, meditation and yogic breathing. Stay overnight at the tea houses.
Day 6: Tadapani – Ghandruk (1990m/6529ft) 3-4 hrs
We trek with the Gurung village of Ghandruk as the destination. The regular session of yoga, meditation
and yogic breathing starts our day while the trek starts from the settlement of Tadapani, we trek for around an hour in a gradual path before reaching the Bhasi Kharka, a summer settlement for the animal herders and locals. From this point we have a descent to the Ghandruk village with the occasional view of the Mount Annapurna ranges and unique Fishtail Mountain and passing through the forest creeks, smaller streams wherein the white-faced monkeys are seen swinging from one tree to the next. Ghandruk also referred to as the ‘Switzerland of Nepal’ by some adventurers, is a semi-modern town and the gateway to the Annapurna Sanctuary. One of the biggest towns of this trek, Ghandruk is famous for being a living
museum of Gurung culture and tradition, small market and uniquely arranged houses, panoramic views of
the Himalayas and the stairs that weave through the village like a game of Chutes and ladders connecting
the house and market. On reaching Ghandruk at lunchtime and as well for the night stop with enough time to explore the village and Gurung culture. We complete the day with another session of yoga and
meditation. Overnight in Ghandruk.
Day 7: Ghandruk – Nayapul walk then drive to Pokhara (820m/2690ft)
The trek in the Annapurna region is finally coming to an end as we descend to the city of Pokhara after
having a great time in Ghandruk in the previous couple of days. On a path paved with stone, we trek down
to the starting as well as the ending point of the trek i.e. Nayapool. In a trek of around 5 hours to Nayapool, we pass through several smaller settlements, view of the Himalayas and terraced fields; interact with the locals who are with their horses and mules loaded with goods besides the lovely scenery of waterfalls and rivers, resting places under big trees and many other attractions during the trek. After experiencing all these attractions en route, we finish our trek in Nayapool (or New-Bridge) and go for a drive to Pokhara on a private vehicle only to reach the Lake City after couple of hours. We shall have a session of yoga and meditation in the morning as well as in the evening in this day. Stay overnight at the hotel in Pokhara.
Day 8: Drive to Kathmandu about (1350m/4430ft) 7 hrs drive
Well, after wonderful time in the Nepal Himalaya and short rest in Pokhara, today you have day drive through scenic countryside to Kathmandu in the route that never fails to attract the attention of the travelers. After breakfast and a quick session of yoga and meditation, you will be picked up from hotel and transfer to the bus station according to given time. Once you arrive in Kathmandu bus station you will be receive from our office representative and take you to the hotel. After engaging ourselves in some activities during the day, the evening shall have another session of yoga, meditation and yogic meditation. Stay overnight in Kathmandu.
Note: You can fly to Kathmandu which takes 35min.
new skills and some words of rich Nepalese language we shall return to the hotel of our stay. The evening
session of yoga and meditation shall continue today as well. Overnight stay at hotel.
Day 9: Last Final Day Departure back to home.
The trek officially comes to an end. Today after breakfast we transfer you to the international airport in
Kathmandu for your next destination, at least three hours prior to the flight schedule. The last session of
yoga, yogic breathing and meditation shall be there in the morning before you leave for your respective
destinations. We hope that the diversity of culture and tradition, natural beauty and wildlife, flora, fauna
and architectural heritages has created a special place in your memory strong enough to come for another
adventure or exploration in this enchanting nation, Nepal.
If the above Everest Base Camp Trek itinerary does not meet your needs, we can design individualized travel plans based on your preferences and specifications.
Plan My TripGhorepani Poon Hill Yoga Trek Cost Includes
Airport Pick up and Drop by private vehicle
2-night hotel in Kathmandu B/B plan
2- Night Hotel in Pokhara B/B
Drive to Pokhara and end Kathmandu by tourist bus both way
Drive to Nayapool and end Pokhara by private vehicle
Annapurna conservation area permit and TIMS card
English speaking professional yoga Teacher (01)
(insured, experience, salary, all food and accommodation) for Guide and porter
Two Guest one porter
Meditation with yoga Teacher During the Trek
Meals plan (Breakfast, lunch and dinner) with 3 cups of tea or coffee During the trek
All Tax and company services charges
Medical support kit box
Ghorepani Poon Hill Yoga Trek Cost Excludes
International airfare and visa fees
Lunch and dinner in Kathmandu
Personal expenses of bar and beverage bills, wifi, hot shower, bottle of water, extra porters, laundry
or any other things which are not mentioned by the company
Your trekking gears and extra nights in a certain destination
Your travel insurance which should include the emergency rescue
Tips for your guide and porters
Entrance fees during the sightseeing
Extra expenses due to any event such as strikes, weather conditions, or flight delays
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