Ghandruk Loop vs Ghorepani Poon Hill

Pick Ghandruk Loop for

tight budgets, family trips, fewer people

Pick Ghorepani Poon Hill for

photography

Ghandruk Loop compared with Ghorepani Poon Hill
Ghandruk LoopGhorepani Poon Hill
RegionNepal, Kaski, GandakiNepal, Myagdi, Gandaki
Highest point1,940 m3,210 m
DifficultyEasy–moderateEasy–moderate
Trek distanceabout 30 kmabout 40 km
Days on the ground4–54–5
Best monthsMar, Apr, Oct, Nov, Dec, FebMar, Apr, Oct, Nov, Dec
Snow likelyJanJan, Feb
Crowds in seasonModerateBusy
Daily spendabout ₹2,800about ₹3,000
GatewayPokharaPokhara
With kidsGreatGood
With seniorsGoodPossible
PermitsACAP permit. Check current guide rules.ACAP permit. Check current guide rules.

Ghandruk Loop: when to go

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BestPossibleNot recommended❄︎Snow likely

Ghorepani Poon Hill: when to go

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BestPossibleNot recommended❄︎Snow likely
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