Ghorepani Poon Hill Trek

We loved our trek with Kipa to Ghorepani, Poon Hill, Tadapani and Ghandruk. Kipa, our guide, was extremely friendly and helpful. It was a trek filled with gorgeous views and lovely villages. We stayed in wonderful teahouses and had great food and service. It was a wonderful trek that provided a nice glimpse into Himalayan village life and culture. Ws are very grateful for the planning and experience from Kipa and Nepal High Trek.

Myself and my mother (69) had a great experience from start to finish!! Surpa was super professional and attentive to everything we needed from the hiking to lodging and much more!

I don’t quite know how to put this into words without getting a little emotional… but the Ghorepani Poon Hill trek gave us memories I know we’ll be talking about for years. Let’s start with the truth… it’s challenging. There are a lot of steps (like… a LOT 😅). There were points where we were digging deep, especially as a family with two teenage girls. But this is one of those experiences where the harder it feels, the more rewarding it becomes. Every step gives you something back. Sunrise at Poon Hill was incredible and we were beyond lucky with the weather. Not a cloud in the sky! Standing there, watching the light slowly hit the mountains, turning them gold – it’s one of those rare, quiet, goosebump moments. The kind that makes everything else just stop for a second. That will stay with us forever. I even had a little tear! And one of my favourite memories from that moment – our guide Suraj appearing with hot drinks for me and my daughter at the top. It was chilly, we were emotional, and it was just so thoughtful. One of those small things that actually becomes a big thing. I can’t talk about this trek without talking about Suraj. He was honestly incredible. Kind, calm, always watching out for everyone… never once making anyone feel rushed or left behind. He had this lovely way of gently encouraging our girls (15 and 17), keeping them going when it got tough, even taking their bags when they needed a bit of help. And he somehow always knew where the best photo spots were – like our own personal photographer at 3,200m 😄 The views are just incredible throughout – mountains, valleys, waterfalls, wildlife… we saw monkeys, yaks, donkeys, horses, buffaloes. But the biggest surprise for us? The rhododendron forests. They are not talked about enough. Honestly some of the most beautiful forests we’ve ever walked through – full of colour and life. If you can go end of March / beginning of April… do it. They are in full bloom and just magical. The only thing we’d say is – really talk through your route with your guide before you set off. Our Day 3 was a long one… and we felt pretty exhausted by the end. But… it did mean Day 4 started gently and we got those clear mountain views before the clouds rolled in – which ended up being such a gift. So it’s just about finding what works for your family. Also worth chatting about: • Teahouses – our first two nights had incredible views, the third not quite as special, but there were definitely options with better outlooks • Pacing – don’t be afraid to tailor it None of that took away from the the fact that this trip felt like more than just a trek. It was time together, proper connection, lots of giggles (and a few “we can’t do this” moments that we absolutely did do). We loved every minute. And we feel very, very lucky we got to experience it – especially with Suraj by our side. 💛

My friend and I set off to do the Poon Hill trek a couple days ago with our guide Laku, but I soon came down with a bad illness. Laku was an angel and handled it in the best possible way. He arranged last minute travel and accommodation immediately, and took care of me very well, bringing food and tea to my room while I was bed ridden. He was very flexible and communicated the whole way, giving options and asking us what we needed, as well as being a generally lovely, friendly guy who kept our spirits high. For instance, while I was resting, he took my friend around Ghandruk and to the museum so she still could enjoy her time if not trekking. Despite the unpredictable circumstances, Laku went above and beyond for us, making sure we got back to Pokhara safely with accommodation sorted, and that I got the right medical attention, even accompanying us to the doctor and then back to our hotel. Thank you Laku, we hope to return to Nepal to trek with you in the next couple years!

Amazing trekking, friendly people, nice tour guide and the food is delicious! I will give five star and recommend everyone to join this trekking. It’s suit for everyone

We took a short poon hill trip because of tight schedule. Overall it turned out to be a brilliant experience, with our guide Indako and friends along the way. Highly recommended!

The trekking was a great experience . With our guide Indako we made it on time. He was super friendly and had a great time with him . The trekking was not very hard and suitable for beginners . The teahouses during the way were also quite nicely chosen .

Great trekking, thanks to our perfect guide Nabin. He did a really good job, thought about everything and was very helpful and caring.

I went on a solo hike to poon hill with Kipa, I had the best time ever. Kipa was incredible and really looked after me, the trip was absolutely gorgeous. Definitely book, especially if you’re a solo traveler! I have loved every second, thank you to Kipa.

A very rewarding multi-day hike with world-class views. The hike requires some effort but the schedule is not aggressive, I am not an athlete and we were consistently ahead of schedule. Weather was fantastic in February although temperatures will cool down at night this time of year. My guide Surya was excellent with communication, secured me some of the best views available at our lodging, and even let me use his portable charger for my phone when I stupidly forgot an adapter. I am already looking forward to trying a longer and more challenging roite in the future.