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via Ghandruk and Chomrong via Ghorepani (Poon Hill) side trek (7 days)
Annapurna Region, Nepal

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Highlights: Ghandruk and Poon Hill

Difficulty: moderate
via Ghandruk and Chomrong

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.

Weather Conditions in April

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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).

via Ghandruk and Chomrong via Ghorepani (Poon Hill) Side trek
(Elevation Profile)

Extra rest days and overnights can be added once the itinerary is created. However any side trips must be added in this step before the itinerary is created.

Mon Apr 1 (day 1)

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.

Tue Apr 2 (day 2)

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.

Wed Apr 3 (day 3)

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.

Thu Apr 4 (day 4)

Chomrong (2210 m)

About 5-6 hours from Landruk
Expect typical high termperatures of about 23.1°C (74°F) and lows of about 7.1°C (45°F) in April.

Chomrong
Fri Apr 5 (day 5)

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)
Expect typical high termperatures of about 24.4°C (76°F) and lows of about 8.4°C (47°F) in April.

Ghandruk
Sat Apr 6 (day 6)

Tadapani (2590 m)

About 3-4 hours from Ghandruk (trail climbs through forest)
Expect typical high termperatures of about 20.9°C (70°F) and lows of about 4.9°C (41°F) in April.

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)
Expect typical high termperatures of about 19.2°C (67°F) and lows of about 3.2°C (38°F) in April.

Ghorepani
Sun Apr 7 (day 7)

Poon Hill (3210 m)

About 1-1.5 hours up and a half hour back down to Ghorepani
Expect typical high termperatures of about 17.1°C (63°F) and lows of about 1.1°C (34°F) in April.

Poon Hill

Tikhedunga (1525 m)

About 5-6 hours from Ghorepani
Expect typical high termperatures of about 27.3°C (81°F) and lows of about 11.3°C (52°F) in April.

Birethanti (1025 m)

About 1-2 hours from Tikhedunga
Expect typical high termperatures of about 30.3°C (87°F) and lows of about 14.3°C (58°F) in April.

Naya Pul (1000 m)

About 45 minutes from Birethani
Expect typical high termperatures of about 30.4°C (87°F) and lows of about 14.4°C (58°F) in April.

Public bus from Naya Pul to Pokhara (Not Included)

Estimated cost: $2.00
Travel time: about 2 hours
Please pay the fare for your guide & porter (if you have hired one)

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.

Pokhara

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