Ghorepani Poon Hill vs Ghandruk Loop
Pick Ghorepani Poon Hill for
photography
Pick Ghandruk Loop for
tight budgets, family trips, fewer people
| Ghorepani Poon Hill | Ghandruk Loop | |
|---|---|---|
| Region | Nepal, Myagdi, Gandaki | Nepal, Kaski, Gandaki |
| Highest point | 3,210 m | 1,940 m |
| Difficulty | Easy–moderate | Easy–moderate |
| Trek distance | about 40 km | about 30 km |
| Days on the ground | 4–5 | 4–5 |
| Best months | Mar, Apr, Oct, Nov, Dec | Mar, Apr, Oct, Nov, Dec, Feb |
| Snow likely | Jan, Feb | Jan |
| Crowds in season | Busy | Moderate |
| Daily spend | about ₹3,000 | about ₹2,800 |
| Gateway | Pokhara | Pokhara |
| With kids | Good | Great |
| With seniors | Possible | Good |
| Permits | ACAP permit. Check current guide rules. | ACAP permit. Check current guide rules. |
Ghorepani Poon Hill: when to go
- ❄︎Jan
- ❄︎Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
BestPossibleNot recommended❄︎Snow likely
Ghandruk Loop: when to go
- ❄︎Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
BestPossibleNot recommended❄︎Snow likely