Ghorepani Poon Hill Trek

Reflecting upon a wonderful time in Nepal with my two adult sons. A nine day trek from Kathmandu to Pokhara and into the Annapurna region with highlights all the way, topped by sunrise on Poon Hill and a final day stroll with the snow capped peaks as a backdrop. Of course, weather is uncontrollable so we had a couple of days walking trails through forests and climbing slopes with mist above without the peaks for company, but always local nature, farm and village life to observe.
Throughout this adventure we were accompanied by our experienced and affable guide Hari from Himalaya Heart Treks & Expedition. Hari made sure our day to day trekking, meals, accommodation and activities were everything, and more, of what we hoped for. Keeping spirits up when the occasional difficult moments arose, as they will on such a venture, Hari was always telling you what you needed to hear at any moment - his timing impeccable. This Hari achieved not only by his attention to detail for every element of the trek, but also with an understanding of individual differences between everyone in the group, and responding accordingly.
Hari was also flexible organising a small mid-trek deviation in plans, and assisting us with the other sightseeing activities before and after the arranged trek. As a father in my mid-60s (and of average fitness) wanting a once in a lifetime experience with sons in their 20s and 30s I couldn’t have asked for more, and I have no hesitation recommending Himalaya Heart Treks & Expedition and Hari as a guide, if you are seeking a similarly extraordinary experience.

May 2022 • Couples

This is my second time in Nepal using Himalaya Heart Treks & Expeditions. I cannot fault their service! From day one, picking us up at the airport, getting us to Poonhill and arriving back to Kathmandu safely. Our guide Hari, and our porter Navaraj were absolutely great! They went above and beyond everyday to look after us. Hari’s experience and knowledge is second to none. He had us well prepped on what equipment to bring and our accomodation was exactly what we needed. Even when our travel plans changed at late notice Hari did all he could to accommodate us. I highly recommend booking your trip with Himalaya Heart Treks and Expeditions and to request Hari as your guide.

Dec 2022 • Family

The hike we went on was incredible. The trek was rewarding and the views were spectacular. Super Lucky to have Hari as our guide as well. He was really attentive, informative and would get out of his way to make sure all our needs were met. Finally, he was always friendly and positive! Thanks for everything Hari!

Dec 2022

This was an excellent trip overall. Fantastic views of landscapes, villages and mountains. Speaking of the team Hari was exceptional - attentive, knowledgeable and always did whatever he could to make our trip pleasant. It was also helpful that he was flexible and always provided options in regards to the trek, activities, where we stayed and how we got there. He was like this not only for the trek but also our stay in Kathmandu / Pokhara before and after it. Nabaraj was also extremely friendly, considerate and did everything with a smile (which is impressive when he is also carrying our bags across the entire trek). Would highly recommend this trip, Hari and the team!

Jan 2023 • Friends

Reflecting upon a wonderful time in Nepal with my two adult sons. A nine day trek from Kathmandu to Pokhara and into the Annapurna region with highlights all the way, topped by sunrise on Poon Hill and a final day stroll with the snow capped peaks as a backdrop. Of course, weather is uncontrollable so we had a couple of days walking trails through forests and climbing slopes with mist above without the peaks for company, but always local nature, farm and village life to observe.
Throughout this adventure we were accompanied by our experienced and affable guide Hari from Himalaya Heart Treks & Expedition. Hari made sure our day to day trekking, meals, accommodation and activities were everything, and more, of what we hoped for. Keeping spirits up when the occasional difficult moments arose, as they will on such a venture, Hari was always telling you what you needed to hear at any moment - his timing impeccable. This Hari achieved not only by his attention to detail for every element of the trek, but also with an understanding of individual differences between everyone in the group, and responding accordingly.
Hari was also flexible organising a small mid-trek deviation in plans, and assisting us with the other sightseeing activities before and after the arranged trek. As a father in my mid-60s (and of average fitness) wanting a once in a lifetime experience with sons in their 20s and 30s I couldn’t have asked for more, and I have no hesitation recommending Himalaya Heart Treks & Expedition and Hari as a guide, if you are seeking a similarly extraordinary experience.

May 2024 • Family

As veterans of three Himalayan treks with different operators we can say confidently that Himalaya Heart Treks and Expeditions is simply the best. Shital organised and led our 3-generations family group of six (aged from 7 to 74!) on the Poon Hill trek. His attention to every planning detail was meticulous. His personal service was outstanding: he met us at the airport on our arrival in Nepal, and he saw us off at the end of our subsequent stay in Kathmandu; and he arranged everything in between. He also happens to be a world-class guy with really excellent English: a fantastic ambassador for this wonderful country. We would now use no other trekking company.

I recently completed the Ghorepani Poon Hill Trek with Himalaya Heart Treks, and it was truly an unforgettable experience! From the very beginning, the team was professional, friendly, and well-organized. Everything—from permits to accommodation and transport—was arranged smoothly, allowing me to enjoy the beauty of the Himalayas without any stress.

Our guide, Hari, was absolutely fantastic. He was knowledgeable, caring, and always made sure we were safe and comfortable throughout the trek. His deep understanding of the local culture, nature, and mountains made the journey even more special. He always encouraged us with a smile and helped us enjoy every step, especially during the sunrise at Poon Hill, which was simply breathtaking!

The entire team at Himalaya Heart Treks showed genuine hospitality and professionalism. The lodges were clean and cozy, the food was delicious, and the views along the trail—through rhododendron forests and charming Gurung villages—were just magical.

I highly recommend Himalaya Heart Treks and guide Hari to anyone planning to trek in Nepal. Whether it’s your first trek or not, they make you feel like family and ensure an amazing Himalayan adventure!

I recently completed the Ghorepani Poon Hill Trek with Himalaya Heart Treks, and it was truly an unforgettable experience! From the very beginning, the team was professional, friendly, and well-organized. Everything—from permits to accommodation and transport—was arranged smoothly, allowing me to enjoy the beauty of the Himalayas without any stress.

Our guide, Ram  was absolutely fantastic. He was knowledgeable, caring, and always made sure we were safe and comfortable throughout the trek. His deep understanding of the local culture, nature, and mountains made the journey even more special. He always encouraged us with a smile and helped us enjoy every step, especially during the sunrise at Poon Hill, which was simply breathtaking!

The entire team at Himalaya Heart Treks showed genuine hospitality and professionalism. The lodges were clean and cozy, the food was delicious, and the views along the trail—through rhododendron forests and charming Gurung villages—were just magical.

I highly recommend Himalaya Heart Treks and guide ram  to anyone planning to trek in Nepal. Whether it’s your first trek or not, they make you feel like family and ensure an amazing Himalayan adventure!

I had an incredible experience trekking to Ghorepani Poon Hill with Himalaya Heart Trek. Everything from the planning to the completion of the trek was perfectly organized.

Our guide, Raj, was absolutely amazing — friendly, caring, and very knowledgeable about the mountains and local culture. He always made sure we were safe, comfortable, and enjoying every step of the journey. Raj’s positive energy and warm personality made the trek even more enjoyable.

The Poon Hill sunrise was truly breathtaking — watching the golden light slowly cover the peaks of Annapurna and Dhaulagiri was an unforgettable moment. The trail itself was beautiful, with rhododendron forests, peaceful villages like Ghorepani and Ghandruk, and stunning mountain views along the way.

The accommodation and meals were well arranged, and the entire trip was smooth and well-managed. I really appreciate how professionally everything was handled by Himalaya Heart Trek.

I highly recommend Himalaya Heart Trek and Guide Raj to anyone planning to trek in Nepal. Their service, care, and hospitality made this trip one of the best adventures of my life!

I had an incredible experience trekking to Ghorepani Poon Hill with Himalaya Heart Trek. Everything from the planning to the completion of the trek was perfectly organized.

Our guide, Raj, was absolutely amazing — friendly, caring, and very knowledgeable about the mountains and local culture. He always made sure we were safe, comfortable, and enjoying every step of the journey. Raj’s positive energy and warm personality made the trek even more enjoyable.

The Poon Hill sunrise was truly breathtaking — watching the golden light slowly cover the peaks of Annapurna and Dhaulagiri was an unforgettable moment. The trail itself was beautiful, with rhododendron forests, peaceful villages like Ghorepani and Ghandruk, and stunning mountain views along the way.

The accommodation and meals were well arranged, and the entire trip was smooth and well-managed. I really appreciate how professionally everything was handled by Himalaya Heart Trek.

I highly recommend Himalaya Heart Trek and Guide Raj to anyone planning to trek in Nepal. Their service, care, and hospitality made this trip one of the best adventures of my life!

We had an incredible trip thanks to Hari. Due to safety concerns from landslides, Hari adapted our hike quickly and effectively with clear communication throughout whilst also consulting us on our interests. We went on the Poon Hill trek over 5 days.

Hari’s hospitality was impeccable and genuine - always thinking of ways to go above and beyond, provide a great experience. He ensured we had great views, stories and history about the mountains and villages. He’s also built great relationships with guest houses, tea houses and hotels and knows lots of people around and has inside knowledge - local millet / rice wine , delicious Dal bhat, nice restaurants and hotels on either end of the hike in Kathmandu and Pokhara. I would definitely recommend Hari and Himalaya Heart Treks. All round 10/10 trip. Thanks and looking forward to going on another with Hari to Mustang !

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My Ghorepani Poon Hill Trek with Himalaya Heart Treks was absolutely perfect from start to finish. Our guide Hari was exceptional—professional, friendly, and incredibly knowledgeable about the region. He made sure we were comfortable at every step and kept us motivated during the climbs. Watching the sunrise over the Annapurna range from Poon Hill was magical, and Hari made sure we were in the best spot at the right time. I highly recommend Himalaya Heart Treks and especially guide Hari for an unforgettable trekking experience.

My Ghorepani Poon Hill Trek with Himalaya Heart Treks was absolutely perfect from start to finish. Our guide Ram  was exceptional—professional, friendly, and incredibly knowledgeable about the region. He made sure we were comfortable at every step and kept us motivated during the climbs. Watching the sunrise over the Annapurna range from Poon Hill was magical, and Hari made sure we were in the best spot at the right time. I highly recommend Himalaya Heart Treks and especially guide Ram  for an unforgettable trekking experience

My Ghorepani Poon Hill Trek with Himalaya Heart Treks was absolutely perfect from start to finish. Our guide Amrit was exceptional—professional, friendly, and incredibly knowledgeable about the region. He made sure we were comfortable at every step and kept us motivated during the climbs. Watching the sunrise over the Annapurna range from Poon Hill was magical, and amrit made sure we were in the best spot at the right time. I highly recommend Himalaya Heart Treks and especially guide amrit  for an unforgettable trekking experience

My Ghorepani Poon Hill Trek with Himalaya Heart Treks was absolutely perfect from start to finish. Our guide Hari was exceptional—professional, friendly, and incredibly knowledgeable about the region. He made sure we were comfortable at every step and kept us motivated during the climbs. Watching the sunrise over the Annapurna range from Poon Hill was magical, and Hari made sure we were in the best spot at the right time. I highly recommend Himalaya Heart Treks and especially guide Hari for an unforgettable trekking experience

 I completed the Ghorepani Poon Hill Trek with my 2 friends, and our experience with Himalaya Heart Treks was truly amazing. Everything was perfectly organized from start to finish, making the whole journey smooth, comfortable, and enjoyable.

Our guide Hari was absolutely outstanding. He took care of our group like family—always checking on us, keeping the pace comfortable, and making sure we were safe and well-informed. Hari shared so many interesting stories about the local culture, mountains, and villages, which made the trek even more meaningful. His friendly attitude, patience, and positive energy kept us motivated throughout the trip.

The Ghorepani Poon Hill Trek itself was breathtaking. The sunrise from Poon Hill was magical—the golden light spreading over the Annapurna and Dhaulagiri ranges is something I’ll never forget. The trail was beautiful, the teahouses were cozy, and the hospitality from local people added a special charm to our journey.

Himalaya Heart Treks managed everything—permits, accommodation, meals, and transportation—so we could focus entirely on enjoying the trek. I couldn’t have asked for a better experience.

I highly recommend Himalaya Heart Treks and especially our wonderful guide Hari to anyone planning the Ghorepani Poon Hill Trek. This adventure with my friends will remain one of my favorite memories forever!

We are a family from Zurich/Switzerland with two sons (9 and 12 years old). In April 2024 we visited Kathmandu and from there we travelled to Pokhara and trekked to Poon Hill. Shital was our guide. We have travelled a lot and all over the world, from South America to the Middle East and Oceania. We have never had such a warm, helpful, competent and thoughtful guide as Shital. He organised everything perfectly, immediately provided alternatives in the event of problems (cancelled flights due to forest fires) and also helped us in all other situations (with the children: nausea during the trip, etc.).

Therefore: If you come to Nepal, book Shital Dharel. He is the best!