Deurali to Ghandruk on the Poon Hill trek covers 2 stages, via Tadapani. It goes from about 3,000 to 3,100 m to about 1,940 m, a net descent of roughly 1,060 m. Total walking time is about 6 to 8 hours.
Quick facts
- Start: Deurali, about 3,000 to 3,100 m
- End: Ghandruk, about 1,940 m
- Change: a net descent of roughly 1,060 m
- Stages: 2
- Total time: about 6 to 8 hours of walking
- Hardest stage: moderate
Stage by stage
- Deurali to Tadapani: 3 to 4 hours (moderate)
- Tadapani to Ghandruk: 3 to 4 hours (moderate)
How to split it
A fit walker could cover it in one long day, but most trekkers split it across stages. The route passes through Tadapani. Lodge availability changes by season, so confirm night stops with your operator.
Altitude and health
This route reaches about 3,000 m. Altitude sickness is possible above 3,000 m, so walk slowly, drink water and tell your guide about headaches, nausea or poor sleep. Altitudes vary by a few tens of metres between maps and guidebooks.
Reverse direction
Walking Ghandruk to Deurali is the same route in reverse and means a net climb, so allow more time than the walk down.
Common questions
- How long is Deurali to Ghandruk? Total walking time is about 6 to 8 hours, depending on pace and stops.
- Which places are on the way from Deurali to Ghandruk? The route passes Tadapani.
Plan it
Back to all route information or see the Poon Hill trek guides.
