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Ghorepani–Poon Hill Yoga Trek – 7 Days

Key Points

DestinationGhorepani–Poon Hill Yoga Trek – 7 Days
Duration7 Days
AccommodationLocal trekking lodges, twin sharing where available
Best TimeOctober–November and March–April

Expedition Overview

This seven-day trek develops the classic Ghorepani–Poon Hill route into a better-paced yoga and village journey. Rather than rushing to the viewpoint and immediately returning to the road, it continues through Tadapani, Ghandruk, Landruk and Australian Camp. The route passes through dense rhododendron forest, long stone staircases, ridge settlements and cultivated hillsides while offering changing perspectives across the Annapurna and Dhaulagiri ranges when the weather is clear.

Trip Highlights

  • Optional sunrise hike to Poon Hill at 3,210 m
  • Rhododendron forest and Annapurna panoramas
  • Ghandruk and Landruk cultural landscapes
  • Six nights in trekking lodges
  • Mindful walking, recovery yoga and guided relaxation
  • Licensed guide, porter support and required permits

Cost Includes

  • Six nights’ lodge accommodation
  • All standard trek meals as confirmed
  • Licensed guide and stated porter support
  • Pokhara trailhead transfers
  • Required ACAP and current registration
  • Listed yoga sessions and basic first-aid coordination

Cost Excludes

  • Pokhara accommodation outside the trek
  • Insurance and evacuation costs
  • Showers, charging, Wi‑Fi, bottled drinks and snacks
  • Tips, personal equipment and excess baggage
  • Optional activities and unlisted transfers
  • Costs caused by disruption beyond contracted services

Day-by-Day Route Itinerary

Day 1: Pokhara to Ulleri/Banthanti Area – Drive and Trek 3–4 Hours

Drive to the operating roadhead, climb through villages and stone steps, and finish with leg recovery. The group follows the licensed guide at a sustainable pace, with regular stops for water, photographs and trail safety. Walking time excludes long meal and rest stops and can vary with weather, trail traffic and individual fitness.

Daily yoga and wellness practice: Because this is primarily a travel or arrival day, practice remains gentle and optional. After check-in and adequate rest, complete 20–30 minutes of joint mobility, natural breathing and guided relaxation to reduce travel stiffness; avoid strenuous postures if tired or dehydrated. Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner are taken at local trekking lodges from the available menu unless the final proposal states otherwise. The guide recommends suitable hydration and safe drinking-water options; extra snacks and specialty drinks are personal expenses. Accommodation & Food: Overnight in a local trekking lodge at the day’s destination. Expect a simple twin room, shared facilities at some stops and variable hot water, charging and Wi‑Fi. Safety note: Report headache, nausea, dizziness, unusual breathlessness, injury or severe fatigue immediately. The guide may slow the pace, alter the route, cancel practice or arrange descent; completing the published schedule never takes priority over safety.

Accommodation: Overnight in a local trekking lodge at the day’s destinationMeals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner are taken at local trekking lodges from the available menu unless the final proposal states otherwise

Day 2: Trek to Ghorepani (2,860 m) – 4–6 Hours

Ascend steadily through rhododendron forest and join a short restorative session. The group follows the licensed guide at a sustainable pace, with regular stops for water, photographs and trail safety. Walking time excludes long meal and rest stops and can vary with weather, trail traffic and individual fitness. Daily yoga and wellness practice: Begin before breakfast with 25–35 minutes of progressive mobility for hips, hamstrings and shoulders, steady balance and relaxed nasal breathing to prepare for the trail. After hiking, allow time to rehydrate and settle, then join 25–40 minutes of recovery stretching, supported restorative postures and guided relaxation. Finish with 10–15 minutes of meditation or reflective silence. Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner are taken at local trekking lodges from the available menu unless the final proposal states otherwise. The guide recommends suitable hydration and safe drinking-water options; extra snacks and specialty drinks are personal expenses. Accommodation & Food: Overnight in a local trekking lodge at the day’s destination. Expect a simple twin room, shared facilities at some stops and variable hot water, charging and Wi‑Fi. Safety note: Report headache, nausea, dizziness, unusual breathlessness, injury or severe fatigue immediately. The guide may slow the pace, alter the route, cancel practice or arrange descent; completing the published schedule never takes priority over safety.

Accommodation: Overnight in a local trekking lodge at the day’s destinationMeals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner are taken at local trekking lodges from the available menu unless the final proposal states otherwise

Day 3: Poon Hill (3,210 m) Sunrise; Trek to Tadapani (2,630 m) – 5–7 Hours

Make the optional 1.5–2-hour return sunrise climb, then trek over forested ridges to Tadapani. Start time is normally adjusted for weather, trail conditions and the day’s objective. The viewpoint or landmark is optional: the guide may turn the group around when visibility, snow, wind, fatigue or altitude symptoms make continuation unsuitable. Daily yoga and wellness practice: Before breakfast and the day’s demanding walk, complete 15–25 minutes of gentle mobility for spine, quadriceps and balance, balance and calm natural breathing. After reaching the lodge, rehydrate and rest before 20–30 minutes of supported leg release, restorative postures and relaxation. Close with 10–15 minutes of body-scan meditation; no forceful breathwork or long holds are used at altitude.

Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner are taken at local trekking lodges from the available menu unless the final proposal states otherwise. The guide recommends suitable hydration and safe drinking-water options; extra snacks and specialty drinks are personal expenses. Accommodation & Food: Overnight in a local trekking lodge at the day’s destination. Expect a simple twin room, shared facilities at some stops and variable hot water, charging and Wi‑Fi. Safety note: Report headache, nausea, dizziness, unusual breathlessness, injury or severe fatigue immediately. The guide may slow the pace, alter the route, cancel practice or arrange descent; completing the published schedule never takes priority over safety.

Accommodation: Overnight in a local trekking lodge at the day’s destinationMeals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner are taken at local trekking lodges from the available menu unless the final proposal states otherwise

Day 4: Tadapani to Ghandruk (1,940 m) – 3–4 Hours

Descend through forest, explore Ghandruk with local guidance and use the lighter day for recovery. The group follows the licensed guide at a sustainable pace, with regular stops for water, photographs and trail safety. Walking time excludes long meal and rest stops and can vary with weather, trail traffic and individual fitness. Daily yoga and wellness practice: Begin before breakfast with 25–35 minutes of progressive mobility for ankles, calves and hips, steady balance and relaxed nasal breathing to prepare for the trail. After hiking, allow time to rehydrate and settle, then join 25–40 minutes of recovery stretching, supported restorative postures and guided relaxation. Finish with 10–15 minutes of meditation or reflective silence. Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner are taken at local trekking lodges from the available menu unless the final proposal states otherwise. The guide recommends suitable hydration and safe drinking-water options; extra snacks and specialty drinks are personal expenses. Accommodation & Food: Overnight in a local trekking lodge at the day’s destination. Expect a simple twin room, shared facilities at some stops and variable hot water, charging and Wi‑Fi. Safety note: Report headache, nausea, dizziness, unusual breathlessness, injury or severe fatigue immediately. The guide may slow the pace, alter the route, cancel practice or arrange descent; completing the published schedule never takes priority over safety.

Accommodation: Overnight in a local trekking lodge at the day’s destinationMeals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner are taken at local trekking lodges from the available menu unless the final proposal states otherwise

Day 5: Ghandruk to Landruk (1,565 m) – 3–4 Hours

Follow the locally operating route across the Modi Khola area and practice mindful walking. The group follows the licensed guide at a sustainable pace, with regular stops for water, photographs and trail safety. Walking time excludes long meal and rest stops and can vary with weather, trail traffic and individual fitness. Daily yoga and wellness practice: Begin before breakfast with 25–35 minutes of progressive mobility for feet, knees and lower back, steady balance and relaxed nasal breathing to prepare for the trail. After hiking, allow time to rehydrate and settle, then join 25–40 minutes of recovery stretching, supported restorative postures and guided relaxation. Finish with 10–15 minutes of meditation or reflective silence. Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner are taken at local trekking lodges from the available menu unless the final proposal states otherwise. The guide recommends suitable hydration and safe drinking-water options; extra snacks and specialty drinks are personal expenses. Accommodation & Food: Overnight in a local trekking lodge at the day’s destination. Expect a simple twin room, shared facilities at some stops and variable hot water, charging and Wi‑Fi.

Safety note: Report headache, nausea, dizziness, unusual breathlessness, injury or severe fatigue immediately. The guide may slow the pace, alter the route, cancel practice or arrange descent; completing the published schedule never takes priority over safety.

Accommodation: Overnight in a local trekking lodge at the day’s destinationMeals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner are taken at local trekking lodges from the available menu unless the final proposal states otherwise

Day 6: Landruk to Australian Camp (2,060 m) – 5–6 Hours

Climb through Tolka and forested ridges, with sunset meditation only if conditions are comfortable. The group follows the licensed guide at a sustainable pace, with regular stops for water, photographs and trail safety. Walking time excludes long meal and rest stops and can vary with weather, trail traffic and individual fitness. Daily yoga and wellness practice: Before breakfast and the day’s demanding walk, complete 15–25 minutes of gentle mobility for hips, hamstrings and shoulders, balance and calm natural breathing. After reaching the lodge, rehydrate and rest before 20–30 minutes of supported leg release, restorative postures and relaxation. Close with 10–15 minutes of body-scan meditation; no forceful breathwork or long holds are used at altitude. Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner are taken at local trekking lodges from the available menu unless the final proposal states otherwise. The guide recommends suitable hydration and safe drinking-water options; extra snacks and specialty drinks are personal expenses. Accommodation & Food: Overnight in a local trekking lodge at the day’s destination. Expect a simple twin room, shared facilities at some stops and variable hot water, charging and Wi‑Fi. Safety note: Report headache, nausea, dizziness, unusual breathlessness, injury or severe fatigue immediately. The guide may slow the pace, alter the route, cancel practice or arrange descent; completing the published schedule never takes priority over safety.

Accommodation: Overnight in a local trekking lodge at the day’s destinationMeals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner are taken at local trekking lodges from the available menu unless the final proposal states otherwise

Day 7: Australian Camp to Kande – 1.5–2 Hours; Drive to Pokhara

Complete a closing practice, descend and transfer to Pokhara. The group follows the licensed guide at a sustainable pace, with regular stops for water, photographs and trail safety. Walking time excludes long meal and rest stops and can vary with weather, trail traffic and individual fitness. Daily yoga and wellness practice: Because this is primarily a travel or arrival day, practice remains gentle and optional. After check-in and adequate rest, complete 20–30 minutes of joint mobility, natural breathing and guided relaxation to reduce travel stiffness; avoid strenuous postures if tired or dehydrated. Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner are taken at local trekking lodges from the available menu unless the final proposal states otherwise. The guide recommends suitable hydration and safe drinking-water options; extra snacks and specialty drinks are personal expenses. Accommodation & Food: Overnight in a local trekking lodge at the day’s destination. Expect a simple twin room, shared facilities at some stops and variable hot water, charging and Wi‑Fi. Safety note: Report headache, nausea, dizziness, unusual breathlessness, injury or severe fatigue immediately. The guide may slow the pace, alter the route, cancel practice or arrange descent; completing the published schedule never takes priority over safety.

Accommodation: Overnight in a local trekking lodge at the day’s destinationMeals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner are taken at local trekking lodges from the available menu unless the final proposal states otherwise

Essential Packing lists

Packing essentials8
Broken-in trekking boots
Warm layers, hat and gloves for Poon Hill
Waterproof jacket and pack cover
Trekking poles for stone steps
Daypack, refillable bottles and water treatment
Sun protection and headlamp
Personal medication, toiletries and insurance documents
Travel yoga mat only if practical

What Makes This Trip Different?

Authentic Culture and Local Experience The trail crosses several distinctive settlements rather than returning immediately after Poon Hill. Time in Ghandruk and Landruk adds local context and supports lodge-based community tourism. Nature, Practice and Responsible Travel Seven days produce a better rhythm for yoga than a compressed itinerary. Practice is used to prepare and recover, while safe pacing, weather judgment and trail conditions remain primary.

Accommodation Details

Lodges provide simple twin rooms and shared dining areas; bathrooms, hot water, charging and Wi‑Fi vary. Single rooms are subject to availability and cannot be promised at every stop.

Transportation Details

Road transfers connect Pokhara with the operating trailheads. Road construction and seasonal conditions may alter the exact starting or finishing point.

Connectivity and Trail Facilities

Mobile coverage is inconsistent and cannot support continuous work or calls.

Booking and Cancellation Information

A place is confirmed only after Barunche Treks & Expeditions issues a written proposal, receives the required deposit and confirms the operating partners. The final invoice must clearly state room type, meal plan, transfers, included sessions, supplements and balance deadline.

The signed booking terms govern cancellation, amendment, refunds and force majeure. Weather, transport disruption, local closures, trail conditions or participant wellbeing may require changes while preserving the program’s main value. Any material cost or service change will be communicated as early as practical.

Safety, Insurance and Emergency Information

Insurance must cover trekking above 3,200 m and emergency evacuation, medical treatment, delay and trip interruption.

The guide assesses illness or injury and coordinates descent, road transfer or helicopter evacuation with Barunche and the insurer when possible. Rescue costs are not included.

Permits and Entry Requirements

The final package must include ACAP plus TIMS or the currently applicable trekking registration.

Meals and Drinking Water

Breakfast, lunch and dinner use lodge menus. Dal bhat, soups, rice, noodles, potatoes and eggs are common. Safe water is arranged through boiling, refills or treatment; reduce plastic bottle use.

Best Season, Weather and Temperature

Autumn and spring are preferred; winter is colder but possible. Monsoon brings rain, leeches, slippery steps and limited views.

Expect cool mornings at Ghorepani and Poon Hill, milder afternoons lower down and rapid mountain weather changes. Electricity, Charging and Wi‑Fi Charging and Wi‑Fi vary by lodge and may cost extra. Carry a power bank and spare batteries.

Price on request
Duration:7 Days
Dates & discounts are applied in the next step.

Guides and Porters

A licensed trekking guide leads the route. Porter allocation, baggage limits and whether a separate yoga instructor accompanies the group must be stated explicitly.

FAQs

How difficult is the trek?

It is moderate because of stairs and repeated climbs, even though the altitude is not extreme.

Is Poon Hill compulsory?

No. It is optional and may be skipped for health, fatigue or poor weather.

Can beginners join?

Active first-time trekkers can join with suitable preparation and realistic expectations.

Are yoga sessions held every day?

A suitable session is planned daily, but it may be shortened or replaced by relaxation after a demanding trek.

Are permits included?

Yes, the required ACAP and current registration should be included in the final confirmed package.

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