Tikhedhunga to Ghorepani on the Poon Hill trek covers 2 stages, via Ulleri. It goes from about 1,540 m to about 2,860 m, a net gain of roughly 1,320 m. Total walking time is about 5 to 7 hours.
Quick facts
- Start: Tikhedhunga, about 1,540 m
- End: Ghorepani, about 2,860 m
- Change: a net gain of roughly 1,320 m
- Stages: 2
- Total time: about 5 to 7 hours of walking
- Hardest stage: hard
Stage by stage
- Tikhedhunga to Ulleri: 2 to 3 hours (hard)
- Ulleri to Ghorepani: 3 to 4 hours (moderate to hard)
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 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 Tikhedhunga 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 Tikhedhunga to Ghorepani? Total walking time is about 5 to 7 hours, depending on pace and stops.
- Which places are on the way from Tikhedhunga to Ghorepani? The route passes Ulleri.
Plan it
Back to all route information or see the Poon Hill trek guides.
