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Return via the picturesque villages of Ghandruk and Chomrong
Side trip via Ghorepani (Poon Hill): A moderate hike in the Annapurna region for those who want a taste of trekking without the high altitude. While relatively easy by Nepal standards, this trek still packs a punch, with some steep climbs and awesome views, including the famed Himalayan panorama from atop Poon Hill.
April is the peak of the ‘Spring Season’, with more moderate temperatures and still relatively few days of precipitation. Clear mornings and cloudy afternoons are typical, with clouds clearing up just before or just after sunset. Trekkers should also be prepared for the occasional rain shower, especially towards the end of the month. At high altitudes occasional snow storms are possible.
At a glance
On average there are 6 days with precipitation in
April. The highest point on the trek is
High Camp (Mardi Himal) at
3900 m. During
April, expect high temperatures of around
13.0°C (55°F)
and lows down to
-3.0°C (27°F)
at High Camp (Mardi Himal).
Itinerary (7 days)
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Mon Apr 1 (day 1) |
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High Camp (Mardi Himal) (3900 m) Expect typical high termperatures of about 13.0°C (55°F) and lows of about -3.0°C (27°F) in April. Overnight |
Tue Apr 2 (day 2) |
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Forest Camp (Kokar) (3050 m) Expect typical high termperatures of about 18.1°C (65°F) and lows of about 2.1°C (36°F) in April. Overnight |
Wed Apr 3 (day 3) |
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Landruk (1565 m) Expect typical high termperatures of about 27.0°C (81°F) and lows of about 11.0°C (52°F) in April. Overnight |
Thu Apr 4 (day 4) |
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Chomrong (2210 m)
About 5-6 hours from Landruk Overnight |
Fri Apr 5 (day 5) |
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Ghandruk (2000 m)
About 3-4 hours from Landruk (trail descends steeply towards the river for an hour then after crossing the river there is a steep ascent for about 2-3 hours with Himalayan views passing through several small villages) Overnight |
Sat Apr 6 (day 6) |
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Tadapani (2590 m)
About 3-4 hours from Ghandruk (trail climbs through forest) |
Ghorepani (2874 m)
About 4-5 hours from Tadapani (after an initial steep descent the trail climbs through forests and along a high ridge via Deurali at 2990 m before descending again to Ghorepani) Overnight |
Sun Apr 7 (day 7) |
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Poon Hill (3210 m)
About 1-1.5 hours up and a half hour back down to Ghorepani |
Tikhedunga (1525 m)
About 5-6 hours from Ghorepani |
Birethanti (1025 m)
About 1-2 hours from Tikhedunga |
Naya Pul (1000 m)
About 45 minutes from Birethani |
Public bus from Naya Pul to Pokhara
(Not Included)
Estimated cost:
$2.00
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Pokhara (827 m) Expect typical high termperatures of about 31.4°C (89°F) and lows of about 15.4°C (60°F) in April. |
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Annapurna Sanctuary via Ghorepani (Poon Hill) led by Ang Tsering Sherpa
The side trip to Poon Hill was beautiful although the view at Khopra was more dramatic and far less crowded. If we did the Khopra trek again, I probably would not go to Poon Hill as well.
Ghandruk Loop via Ghorepani (Poon Hill) led by Mingma Nuru Sherpa
Ghandruk Loop Australian Camp Out and Back and via Ghorepani (Poon Hill) led by Samikshya Chaudhary
The final ascent from Ghorepani to Poon Hill is not as difficult as some other parts of the trek, and is certainly worth doing for the spectacular views of the sunrise over the Annapurna range from the top.
Annapurna Sanctuary via Ghorepani (Poon Hill) led by Ang Tsering Sherpa