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Short Ghorepani Ghandruk Trek

Name: Short Ghorepani Ghandruk Trek
Brand: Rugged Trails Nepal
Price: 425 USD
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Rating: 5 (8 reviews)

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Trip Facts

Duration

3 Days

Difficulty Level

Moderate

Maximum Altitude

3,210 M (10,532 ft)

Starts

Pokhara

Ends

Pokhara

Region

Annapurna

Accommodation

Lodge

Meals

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Trek Distance

26 Km

Group Size

1 to 20

Activities

Short Trek

Season

All Around the Year

Ghorepani Ghandruk Trek Highlights

Magical mountain views from the Poon Hill viewpoint.
The best viewpoint in the lower elevation of the Annapurna region.
Shortest Ghorepani Ghandruk Circuit Trek.
Food, cultures, lifestyle, and people.
Beautiful Gurung village - Ghandruk.
Waterfalls, Rivers, Nature

The 3-day short Ghorepani Ghandruk circuit trek is the shortest circuit trek of Ghorepani Ghandruk. If you are looking for a short and moderately easy trek from Pokhara, then this is the perfect trek for all. Ghorepani is one of the most popular trekking destinations in the Annapurna region, and the Ghandruk village is a popular Gurung village. We will be visiting the Ghorepani Poonhill viewpoint on this trek, and the itinerary is shorter now because of the road access to Ulleri village and up to Ghandruk from Nayapul.

What You’ll Explore

Itinerary

Starts

Pokhara

Ends

Pokhara

Day 1

Pokhara drive to Ulleri and Trek to Ghorepani

In the morning, the Rugged Trails Nepal guide and vehicle will be at your hotel. Normally the trip departs 8 in the morning. From Pokhara to Ulleri, the drive will be about 3 to 4 hrs maximum. Passing through the beautiful villages and rivers, we will reach Ulleri village. From Ulleri to Ghorepani is about a 4 hr walk maximum, and lunch will be on the way. Rhododendron forests, forests, rivers, waterfalls, and wildlife such as monkeys are the major highlights of the trail. From Ghorepani, we can see beautiful mountain views.

Note: A sunset view from Poon Hill is also possible on the same day; for this, consult with the guide, and if you feel like walking about 45 min from Ghorepani, we can do it. However, we will go in the morning for sunrise, but the sunset view is also worth it.

Important: During the monsoon season, road access to Ulleri is not possible. Therefore, the trek will start from Hile (Tikhedhunga) village, adding two extra hours to the usual walking time.

Max Altitude: 2,874m (9,429ft)

Altitude Gain: 2047

Altitude Loss: 4 Hours Trek

Distance: 10 Km

Meals: Lunch, Dinner

Accommodation: Lodge

Mode of Transportation: Jeep

Day 2

Ghorepani - PoonHill and Trek to Tadapani

It will be quite early, and the guide will give you the time during the briefing time after dinner. It depends on the season; time will be changed, but it takes 45 min to 1 hr from Ghorepani to reach Poon Hill. Enjoy the morning view from Poon Hill with the coffee or tea, and after Poon Hill, hike back to Ghorepani. After breakfast at Ghorepani, we will start walking towards Tadapani. It takes 6 hrs from Ghorepani with a rest and lunch break on the way. The scenic view along the way to Tadapani and the vegetation will be quite different. Enjoy the sunset and mountain view from Tadapani.

Max Altitude: 2,630m (8,628ft)

Duration: 570

Altitude Loss: 6 Hours

Distance: 8 Km

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accommodation: Lodge

Day 3

Tadpani Trek to Ghandruk and Drive to Pokhara

The best view of Annapurna South is from this place; enjoy the sunrise and the golden Himalayan view with the breakfast. After breakfast at Tadpani, we will walk to Ghandruk village, and it's a short walk. From the top, we can see the beautiful Ghandruk village view with the mountains on top. After lunch at Ghandruk, drive to Pokhara by jeep.

Note: If you want to extend a night in Ghandruk Village, it's possible to drive from Ghandruk to Pokhara the next day.

Max Altitude: 827m (2,713ft)

Duration: 1803

Altitude Loss: 4 hours Trek

Distance: 6 Km

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Accommodation: NA

Mode of Transportation: 2 Hours Drive

3 Days Short Ghorepani Ghandruk Circuit The trek starts from Pokhara, and from Pokhara to Ulleri, we will take a Jeep drive. After lunch at Ghandruk Village, we will take a Jeep drive to Pokhara. The shortest Ghorepani-Ghandruk circuit trek from Pokhara by Rugged Trails Nepal.

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Cost Details

What’s Included

Full Board (breakfast, lunch, and Dinner) in Trekking
Accommodation during the trek (local lodge).
The government registered an English-speaking trekking guide.
Porter to carry bags (we will provide duffle bags for the hike)
Annapurna Conservation Park fees, TIMS Card, and government taxes.
Equipment & clothing for porters & staff.
Insurance for all staff & salary allowances.
Private transportation to and from the starting and ending points of the trek
First Aid Kit for Ghorepani Ghandruk Trek.
Ghorepani Ghandruk Trekking Map.

What’s Excluded

Hotel accommodation in Pokhara
Personal gear & clothing (available on hire)
Tips for guide & porter
Any expenses incurred in emergency evacuation/roadblock due to any reason.
Table drinks and snacks while walking
Personal travel insurance.
Service other than mentioned above.

Private Trip

Essential Information

During the winter when there is a heavy snowfall, we will not arrange the circuit part, but only Ghorepani will be arranged.

You don't need extreme trekking gear for this trek, and the trek can be organized all around the year except winter.
We do arrange this trek from Kathmandu too; for this, connect with our team leader.

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Client Reviews

A Memorable Ulleri-Ghandruk Trek

My daughter and I recently completed the Ulleri-Ghandruk circuit trek with Rugged Trails, and we had an absolutely wonderful time.

Our guide, Shrawan, was truly exceptional. He was incredibly patient, cheerful, and...

Alan

United Kingdom-October 15, 2025

3 days ghorepani trek

Indra was an amazing guide, he was always there for us. Thanks so much to Rugged Trails Nepal and the whole team for taking care of us! The last night at Hotel Temple Tree Resort was...

Celia Quinn

United States-April 04, 2024

Indra was a wonderful guide

Namaste Nirajan. We are now back from the trek, where we had a great time. Indra was a wonderful guide, and we will definitely recommend it to anyone visiting Nepal.

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Brian Carter

United Kingdom-January 29, 2024