Poonhill Ghorepani Jeep Ride

Poonhill-Ghorepani Jeep Ride or Poonhill Jeep Ride takes you up to Ulleri and further Banthanti from where you can directly trek to  Ghorepani 3 hours and Poonhill in 3 hours. You can take this jeep ride to Ulleri or Banthanti either directly from Pokhara or partly from Nayapool. Actually, this jeep drive/ride takes you all the way up to Ghorepani during winter and late autumn but going directly to Poonhill is not good because of the high altitude. Ghorepani ( 2800m) and Poonhill ( 3210m) sometimes may be adverse for the trekkers.

Poon Hill and Mountain Views

1: Poonhill-Ghorepani Jeep Ride Video

Few years back, it was very remote area without good condition of road. But these days, the local government is constructing road to facilitate the local people as well as tourists/trekkers going up to Poonhill-Ghorepani. People who are going Annapurna Base Camp Trek can also be benefitted with this Poonhill-Ghorepani Jeep Ride by directly going up to Ulleri and Banthati from Pokhara in 3-4 hours which saves both time and money. 

Actually, the buses or the private vehicles would only  go up to Nayapul previously from Pokhara. It’s good news, isn’t it? Now, You trekkers can enjoy the Poonhill- Ghorepani Jeep ride directly up to Ulleri and Banthanti or Ghandruk. If you are doing Poonhill Trek clockwise, you take this jeep ride up to Ulleri or Banthanti and if you are doing Poonhill Trek anti clock wise, you can take it up to Ghandruk so that you can save both time and budget for your Ghorepani Poonhill Trek or Annapurna Base Camp Trek or even for Mardi Himal Trek. 

Most, importantly, if you want to escape one day/two day walk from your Poonhill cum Annapurna Base Camp or Mardi Himal Trek, you can directly go to Ghorepani by jeep during winter or during late autumn and in other seasons, you can go up to Ulleri or Banthanti or Ghandruk.  

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2: Ghorepani 

Ghorepani is also known as Ghorepani (2885m) is popular vantage point in Annapurna region above Pokhara. People are enchanted to go there at Ghorepani and ascend up to Poonhill (3210m) for breathtaking mountain panorama and stunning sunrise. The majestic mountain views including Annapurna massif, the highest and giant in this region, Mt. Dhaulagiri, Machhapuchhre, Gangapurna, Manaslu and Ganesh Himal are exhilarating to witness with alluring sunrise and sunset. 

Ghorepani has got a number of guesthouses, hotels and teahouses for the travelers rest. Trekkers who are going up to Poonhill and Annapurna Base Camp use these hotels and lodges for accommodations and meals. Some of the lodges and hotels are pretty good and some of them are average. Overall, Ghorepani is a cool and serene village/town in the lap of Annapurna and Dhaulagiri where people go by taking 2 days trekking from Nayapul after a short drive from Pokhara. 

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3: How can we get jeep for Poonhill-Ghorepani?

You can simply ask your local travel partner to book it for you or you can directly make a booking through a local agent if you are planning your trek in Annapurna region independently. The vehicle company or the transport companies will book it for you. If you are undertaking your or Annapurna Base Camp or Mardi Himal Trek through a trekking company located in Nepal, you can ask them to plan for you and book it. You can also book Poonhill –Ghorepani Jeep Ride from Pokhara.

If you are already in Pokhara and want to do Ghorepani Poonhill Trek or Annapurna Base Campor Mardi Himal Trek, you can ask the local travel partners in Pokhara and they will do it for you. No worries. 

4: How much is the cost for Ghorepani Poonhill/Poonhill-Ghorepani Jeep Ride ?

Actually, there are two types services while taking about Ghorepani Poonhill Jeep Ride. First one is Private Jeep Ride for Poonhill –Ghorepani and the other is Sharing the jeep with other people like 7-8 people.  You can get this jeep nearby Bindhyabasini temple while you are leaving Pokhara city for Hemja

If you are an individual/solo or two-three people and want a private jeep, it costs USD 90 and the sharing costs per individual is USD 20. A jeep can be shared by 6-7 people. 

We recommend you go with private Jeep ride for  Poonhill-Ghorepani because you can enjoy the trip to Ulleri/Banthati or Ghandruk the way you like. You can stop on the way and take photos of the landscapes and mountain peaks as well. 

If you want to know each detail information about Ghorepani-Poonhill Trek, then, Poonhill Trek- All You require to know will impart the most authentic information about Ghorepani Poonhill Trek beforehand you board on the trip. 

5: Why Poonhill-Ghorepani Jeep Ride? 

• Can Save Time
  
• Can save Budget
• Can have the thrills of adventure along the rough country road 
• Can save energy for the rest of the days for trekking to Annapurna Base Camp or Ghorepani Poonhill or Mardi Himal 

6: How long is the drive ?

It is 3 hours from Pokhara for Ulleri or Banthanti and 3.30 hrs. for Ghandruk. On the way, you can have short breaks for light snacks and toilets. You will also be given the time to capture photographs if it is  required before arriving Ulleri or Ghorepani. You can capture the photographs of River, Waterfalls, local villages, terraced fields and happy faces. 

If you want to undertake this ride directly to Ghorepani, you need to pay USD 200 but if possible only during winter due to the condition of village road.  

7: Do I need to carry anything special during Poonhill-Ghorepani Jeep Ride?

You just have to be in comfortable apparel so that you won’t feel uncomfortable during 3-4 hours jeep ride along the rough country road. Carry water and some light snacks. That’s all for this jeep ride to Ghandruk and Ulleri or directly to Poonhill. 

Poonhill-Ghorepani Jeep Ride can easily connect you: 

• Mardi Himal Trek
• Annapurna Base Camp Trek
• Mulde Hill/Khayer Lake Trek
• Poonhill Trek
• Poonhill Sunrise Trek 

8: Ghorepani-Poonhill Trek Map

9: Ghorepani Poonhill Trek Brief Itinerary with Chitwan

Day 1: In Kathmandu trek preparation and sightseeing tour.


Day 2: Drive to Chitwan 180 km /112 miles-05 hrs.


Day 3: Full day jungle activities and wildlife safari.

Day 4: Drive to Pokhara 860 m. 05 hour drive covering 154 km / 96 miles. 


Day 5: Drive to Nayapul / Bhirethati, trek to Tirkhedhunga-1,460 m -06 hrs. 


Day 6: Trek to Ghorepani village 2,885 m via Ulleri- 06 hrs.


Day 7: Morning hike to Poon Hill and trek to Tadapani 2,640 m - 06 hrs.


Day 8: Trek to Ghandruk 2,012 m / 6,601 feet -04 hours.


Day 9: Drive back to Pokhara and transfer to hotel-04 hrs.


Day 10: this is the rest day in Pokhara and doing halfday sightseeing around city.


Day 11: Drive or fly back to Kathmandu.

Day 12: International departure for homeward bound.


10: Short Poonhill Trek Itinerary

Day 1: In Kathmandu trek preparation and sightseeing tour.


Day 2: Drive to Pokhara 860 m. 05 hour drive covering 154 km / 96 miles. 


Day 3: Drive to Ulleri / Banthati, 1900m -06 hrs. 


Day 4: Trek to Ghorepani village 2,885 m via Ulleri/ Banthani- 06 hrs.


Day 5: Morning hike to Poon Hill and trek to Tadapani 2,640 m - 06 hrs.


Day 6: Trek to Ghandruk 2,012 m / 6,601 feet -04 hours.


Day 7: Drive back to Pokhara and transfer to hotel-04 hrs.


Day 8: Drive or fly back to Kathmandu.

Day 9: International departure for homeward bound.

11: Ghorepani- Poonhill Trek Itienrary from Pokhara to Pokhara

Day 1: Drive to Pokhara 860 m. 05 hour drive covering 154 km / 96 miles. 


Day 2: Drive to Ulleri / Banthati, 1900m -06 hrs. 


Day 3: Trek to Ghorepani village 2,885 m via Ulleri- 06 hrs.


Day 4: Morning hike to Poon Hill and trek to Tadapani 2,640 m - 06 hrs.


Day 5: Trek to Ghandruk 2,012 m / 6,601 feet -04 hours.


Day 6: Drive back to Pokhara and transfer to hotel-04 hrs.


12. Can we do Kaligandaki Gorge or Tatopani Trip with Ghorepani- Poonhill Jeep ride?  

Yes, you can do Tatopani or Kaligandaki Gorge Jeep Ride combined with Ghorepani Poonhill Jeep Ride. Since The jeep doesn’t directly connect Poonhill and Ghorepani from Pokhara, only up to Ulleri or Banthanti, you will first go to Tatopani or Kali Gandaki Gorge and drive back to Poonhill and then walk down to Ulleri or Banthanti and then drive back to Pokhara with jeep.

If you want to combine Kaligandaki Gorge or Tatopani trip with Poonhill Jeep Ride, then, the itinerary will be like this:

Day 01:  Arrival in Pokhara

Day 02:  Drive to Tatopani via Kaligandaki Gorge

Day 03:  Drive back to Poonhill

Day 04:  Take rest at Poonhill

Day 05:  Walk down to Ulleri or Banthanti (2- 3 hours walk)  and Drive Back to Pokhara

Day 06:  Explore Pokhara with Jeep or Car ( half day sightseeing- Fewa Lake, Davis Fall, Gupteswor Mahadev Cave, World Peace Stupa and Massive Shiva Statue)

If you want to begin your Poonhill- Tatopani Jeep Tour from Kathmandu, Then, you need more two days to complete it.

Annapurna Base Camp Jeep Ride  is also another popular jeep ride tour in Annapurna region. If you want to know about it more : Annapurna Base Camp Jeep Ride , you can do a deep research on google and find the most autthntic information about it. 

Can we go to Poon Hill by car?

Going Poon Hill by car is not possible so far ( 07/17/2024) as the condition of road is not good. Though the road track connects Poon Hill or ghorepani from Pokhara or from Nayapool, Birethanti, only four-wheel jeep goes up to Banthanti except in the months of July and August. In rest of the months of the year, the four-wheel jeep takes you to Banthanti via Ulleri for Ghorepani- Poon Hill Trek. 

Even, the car drive is not possible to go Banthanti/Ulleri from Nayapool or Birethanti. But, it is possible to drive car from Pokhara to Nayapool and Birethanti. You can park your there at Nayapool or Birethanti and walk up to Ulleri, Banthanti and Ghorepani and finally Poonhill. 

In nest few years, four-wheel jeep drive to Poon Hill will be possible from Pokhara. This way, trekkers can directly go to Ghorepani and Poonhill by jeep except in the months of July and August as these months are peak rainy season in Nepal. 

If you are thinking of going Poon Hill by car , it is not possible. Only four-wheel jeep goes up to Ulleri or Banthanti from Pokhara via Nayapool and Birethanti . The Poonhiil Ghorepani Jeep ride from Pokhara up to Ulleri and Banthanti takes 2.30 hrs and the total distance is 52 kilometers. 

However, while doing Annapurna Circuit Trek and ending it in Jomsom and Muktinath or Tatopani, you can directly drive either car or jeep conveniently to Poon Hill/Ghorepani. 

How much is the jeep from Nayapul to Ulleri?

The jeep from Nayapool to Ulleri/Banthanti costs Rs. 500-1000 depending on weather condition, number of people and the time of year in sharing.7 people can share the same jeep for Ulleri from Nayapool. Normally, the reserve jeep costs Rs.5000-8000 number of people is less than 7, then, the jeep for Ulleri from Nayapool charges around 800-1000 per person. 

If you want to reserve the jeep privately or want a private jeep for you and your group only, it costs Rs 5000-8000 from Nayapool to Ulleri. 

Mostly, people go with sharing jeep ride to Ulleri from Nayapool which is cheaper and it will be very exciting to drive along the country road with a group of people. 

How much is the jeep ride from Nayapul to Ghandruk?

The jeep ride from Nayapool to Ghandruk costs Rs 600 per person in sharing. But, if you want to reserve the jeep privately, it costs Rs. 5000. The jeep can be sahred by 7 people and the total cost is divisible. If you are solo and want to join with other people in the jeep ride from Nayapool to Ghandruk, you can do it and you require paying Rs. 600 if there are 7 people in the jeep. But, if the number is less than 7, you may have to pay little higher like Rs. 700-800. It depends on you what type of service you want either sharing or private. 

Actually, jeep ride from Ghorepani is not possible, it is possible only up to Ulleri or Banthanti for Poon Hill Trek. Even the jeep ride from Nayapool to Ulleri/Banthanti is not possible in the peak of summer/rainy like in the months of July and August. Make sure that the jeep takes you to Ulleri or Banthanti for Ghorepani-Poonhill Trek and book your seat. Otherwise, you have to walk from Birethanti to Ulleri and then to Ghorepani and finally Poonhill. 

Can I go to Poon Hill by Car?

One can go Poon Hill by car from Tatopani side but not via Ulleri and Banthanti. 

If you are planning to go Poon Hill directly from Pokhara via Ulleri and Banthanti, it is not possible. 

You can take a jeep ride up to Ulleri/Banthanti and need to take 3-4 hours walk to get Ghorepani and further one hour walk from Ghorepani to Poon Hill. 

Even the jeep ride for Poon Hill via Ulleiri/Banthanti is not possible in rainy days ( Jun-Aug) as the heavy rainfall damages the mountain road from Birethanti to Ulleri/Banthanti. 

You can go Poon Hill via Ghandruk as well. You can go to Ghandruk by car but not possible in rainy season(Jun-Aug). 

Yes, there is a road connection between Birethanti-Ulleir and Ghorepani for Poon Hill but the section of the from Ulleri to Ghorepani is very rough and narrow trail. Jeep or Car ride is no possible on this track from Ulleri- Ghorepani. 

However, if you really want to go to Poon Hill by car, then, you can go via Tatopani Side. It’s longer hours drive though. 

It’s better to take 3-4 hours walk to Poon Hill from Ulleri/Banthanti than taking longer hours( 5 hours) drive bu car/jeep via Tatopani area, lower Mustang area. To get Ulleri/Banthanti from Pokhara by jeep is 2.30 hrs.  

The total driving distance from Pokhara to Ulleri/Banthanti is 52 km. 

Final Words

Many of the trekkers don’t know that they can use jeep to go to Ulleri and Ghandruk directly from Pokhara saving one day time and budget but there is no authentic information for the trekkers. Hope this article will help the trekkers to find the option of Jeep ride to Ulleri or Ghandruk while doing Ghorepani-Poonhill Trek or Mardi Himal Trek or Annapurna Base Camp Trek and make their trip more precise and memorable; budget friendly too. We recommend you to do it. 

Note: Jeep ride to Ulleri/Banthanti/ Ghorepani is not possible in the peak rainy months like July and August. Confirm it and go for Jeep ride to Ulleri/Banthanti or Ghandruk. 

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