Nayapul to Ghorepani on the Poon Hill trek covers 3 stages, via Tikhedhunga and Ulleri. It goes from about 1,070 m to about 2,860 m, a net gain of roughly 1,790 m. Total walking time is about 8 to 11 hours.
Quick facts
- Start: Nayapul, about 1,070 m
- End: Ghorepani, about 2,860 m
- Change: a net gain of roughly 1,790 m
- Stages: 3
- Total time: about 8 to 11 hours of walking
- Hardest stage: hard
Stage by stage
- Nayapul to Tikhedhunga: 3 to 4 hours (moderate)
- Tikhedhunga to Ulleri: 2 to 3 hours (hard)
- Ulleri to Ghorepani: 3 to 4 hours (moderate to hard)
How to split it
This is more than a day of walking, so trekkers usually break it into stages and sleep along the way. The route passes through Tikhedhunga and Ulleri. Lodge availability changes by season, so confirm night stops with your operator.
Altitude and health
This route stays below about 3,000 m, so altitude sickness is unlikely, though heat, humidity and fatigue still matter. Altitudes vary by a few tens of metres between maps and guidebooks.
Reverse direction
Walking Ghorepani to Nayapul is the same route in reverse. It is mostly downhill and usually quicker, but a long descent is hard on the knees, so poles help.
Common questions
- How long is Nayapul to Ghorepani? Total walking time is about 8 to 11 hours, depending on pace and stops.
- Which places are on the way from Nayapul to Ghorepani? The route passes Tikhedhunga and Ulleri.
Plan it
Back to all route information or see the Poon Hill trek guides.
