Ghorepani Poon Hill Family Trek

Since 2009, we have been guiding treks to the Ghorepani Poon Hill region, and it remains one of our most trusted and family-friendly routes. Our guides know the trail intimately and have established strong relationships with the teahouse owners along the route. Personalized safety, flexible pacing, and genuine support at the site are our key focus areas.

Whether you're traveling alone, as a family, or as part of a small group, we adjust our services to your specific requirements. Over 3,000 five-star reviews on TripAdvisor, Trustpilot, and Google highlight our experience and reputation in leading successful Himalayan treks.

Once your booking is done for this family trek package to Ghorepani Poon Hill, you'll get immediate confirmation. The departures are also guaranteed, and we only suggest alternative plans in extreme circumstances like natural disasters.

For families planning their Ghorepani Poon Hill Family Trek, obtaining a Nepal visa is straightforward. Visitors from almost all nations can get their visa upon arrival at Tribhuvan International Airport. Before your family's journey begins, complete the online application and prepare to pay the visa fee with either cash or a credit card. Remember to verify your passport has at least six months' validity.

For detailed information about the visa process of Nepal, visit our Nepal Visa Information page.

Yes, we provide airport pickup and drop-off services for all those booking the Ghorepani Poon Hill family trek with us. We won’t charge you any amount for this service.

For your Ghorepani region Family Trek, we include a comfortable three-star hotel stay in Thamel as part of our standard package. We can set you up with an upgrade to a 4- or 5-star hotel if you want a more luxurious visit to Nepal.

Please note that hotel upgrades are available at an additional fee, allowing you to choose the accommodation that best suits your family's preferences.

A single room supplement in Kathmandu costs $45 per night, while a twin or double room costs $50 per night. Both rates include breakfast and all applicable taxes. If your family needs extra time in Kathmandu before or after the trek, just let us know and we'll arrange additional nights at our family-friendly hotel.

During this session, our experts will ensure full preparation for the Ghorepani Poon Hill Family Trek before meeting your family trek guide and collecting the necessary documents for the processing of permits. We provide essential family trekking gear. This includes down jackets, sleeping bags, and trekking accessories.

This session is also meant for the family members to ask and clarify any other questions before their journey into the Himalayas begins.

To book a spot on this trek for your family, just fill out our booking form with your family's travel preferences and details. In case of any confusion related to booking, you can check out our How to Book a Trip with NHT page.

You can finish your flight arrangements and travel insurance later. To reserve your Ghorepani Poon Hill Family Trekking package for your family, we require a 20% deposit of the total amount.

The remaining balance can be paid upon arrival in Kathmandu. Normally, payment is made during the pre-trek briefing at your hotel. We accept both cash and card payments.

As per our standard policy, 20% would be a non-refundable deposit. However, we convert that deposit into a credit for future trips rather than a cash refund. This credit has no expiry and can be applied when you rebook any trekking package with us.

Firstly, we provide airport pick-up from Kathmandu International Airport to your hotel. Then, a comfortable overland transfer to Pokhara by tourist bus is included in the standard package. From Pokhara, a private vehicle arranged by us transfers you to the trailhead and collects you at the trek’s end.

Yes, upon your request, we can arrange domestic flights from Kathmandu to Pokhara and back. The flight price for a one-way flight is usually USD 115 per person.

The family hike is generally rated easy to moderate. It is suitable for fit beginners and multi-generation groups when paced properly.

The typical routes for this family package, organized by the Nepal Hiking Team, cover roughly 25–26 km in total. The starting point of the trail route is Ulleri, and the ending point is Kimche.

There’s no official age cutoff. Families from young children (4+) to seniors (70+) have completed the Ghorepani Poon Hill family trek with us. Children under 16 should travel under the guardianship of a parent/guardian.

Start light cardio and stair-climbing 2–3 weeks ahead, add a couple longer walks with a loaded daypack, and break in your boots. Strengthening the legs and core muscles helps maintain a gentle upward pace during the trek. It is equally important to have a positive mindset and pacing during the trek.

Travel insurance is required for this family trek. The insurance policy should have a provision for trekking up to at least 3,210 m, emergency evacuation, and helicopter rescue, which is mandatory for this family trek. Choose a plan that covers high-altitude trekking explicitly.

We recommend international insurance providers such as Genki Traveler, AXA Travel Insurance, Allianz Travel Insurance, or World Nomads. They are aware of the specific risks associated with high-altitude trekking.

We have compiled a list of travel insurance providers based on honest feedback from our past clients. We hope this will help you better understand the available options.

Licensed guides by the Nepal Hiking Team carry first-aid kits and pulse oximeters. They also pass through well-established protocols of evacuation. Other responsibilities include monitoring the well-being of the group during family trekking and taking immediate action as needed.

Spring (March–May) and autumn (September–November) are ideal for clear mountain views and comfortable trekking. Spring brings rhododendron blooms; autumn delivers the clearest Himalayan panoramas. We can advise on seasonal variations when you book.

The trek to Ghorepani and Poon Hill can also be done in summer and winter. Nevertheless, each season has its own set of problems.

No trek-specific vaccines are mandatory. But you can discuss rabies and other vaccine advice with your doctor since you’ll be in rural areas or are concerned about stray animals.

The risk of altitude sickness is relatively low at Poon Hill’s altitude, but not zero. Slow pacing, hydration, and resting reduce risk. Our guides will monitor for symptoms and respond if anyone shows signs of altitude sickness.

You’ll cross a few suspension bridges (e.g., near Tikhedhunga). Our experienced guides help anxious trekkers with close support. After a few crossings, most guests and trekkers feel more confident.

Porters are provided by us for the family trek to Ghorepani Poon Hill. A single porter typically carries up to about 25 kg and can share luggage for two trekkers if needed. This is a great option for families who want to travel light.

Yes, you can store your extra luggage in hotels in Kathmandu or Pokhara. We offer secure luggage storage so families can start the trek with only the essentials.

Yes, we provide essentials (sleeping bag, down jacket, duffel) for the Ghorepani poon hill family trek.

Yes, we provide a completion certificate for this “Ghorepani Poon Hill Family Trek.” This is a way of celebrating the family achievement with a small gift pack from Nepal Hiking Team.

We book teahouses and guesthouses that typically offer twin-share rooms with clean bedding and family-friendly meals. Private rooms or upgrades may be available and are subject to seasonal availability.

You can stay connected with Wi-Fi in the hotels for much of the route. Also, you can use a local NTC/Ncell SIM and data pack for connectivity on the trail. However, coverage may be patchy in remote stretches. Some teahouses that we use offer paid Wi-Fi.

Yes, most teahouses at higher altitudes offer device charging for a small fee, typically ranging from approximately NPR 200 to NPR 500 per device. Bringing a charged power bank is strongly recommended for family hikes.

Standard packages are twin-share, but we can sometimes arrange private rooms for an extra charge. During high seasons, they’re harder to secure, so book early if privacy matters.

Many teahouses along the Ghorepani Poon Hill Family trail route offer Western-style toilets.

Teahouses and guesthouses we work with serve varied menus (Nepali, Indian, simple continental), snacks, desserts, and hot drinks. You can choose any meal from the menu. If you inform us in advance, we can usually accommodate special diets such as vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free.

Along the Ghorepani trek, vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free meals are available. If you have a special preference or any kind of food allergy, you should let your guide know about it. Thus, they would be able to inform teahouses in advance and provide the appropriate meals in this regard during the travels along the trail.

Yes, safe options include boiled water available at teahouses and natural spring water that should be purified (water tablets or filtered bottles). Guides often carry purification tablets for family trekking groups.

Of course. We have specifically designed the trek itinerary for families on this private trip. You can easily customize private family treks for pace, extra rest days, or family-focused activities.

Yes, we add on full-day tours to Kathmandu, Bhaktapur, or Patan. Please feel free to ask about pricing and inclusions when booking.

Tipping is customary at the trip's end (often at Pokhara). You can tip any amount, varying by service level and your budget level. For family groups, you can pool tips and present them together. It is an appreciated gesture for excellent service on family trekking trips.

You are expected to carry a minimum of Rs. 15,000 per person for extras like device charging, hot showers, snacks, and Wi-Fi. ATMs may not be reliable on the trail, so withdraw in Pokhara or Kathmandu before departure.