Poon Hill Trek 4 Days
Trip Difficulty:
Easy
Food:
Breakfast+Lunch+Dinner
Accomodation:
Tea House, Lodge
Group Size:
1
Max Elevation:
3210m
Transport:
Land to Land
Trip Price:
360
Best Time:
Feb to June and Sep to Dec
Trip Highlights
- panoramic views of the Annapurna range, including Annapurna South, Annapurna I, Annapurna II, III, and IV, Dhaulagiri, Lamjung Himal, Gangapurna, Machhapuchhare, and Manaslu.
- popular stopover for trekkers and offers a glimpse into local life.
- Encounter the wide range of flora and fauna on the trail
- Culturally enriched villages like Ghorepani, Ghandruk, etcetera
- relatively easy and suitable for people of all ages and fitness levels.
- Explore the Annapurna Conservation Area, the largest Protected Area in Nepal
Tour Overview
The Poon Hill Trek is one of the most popular trekking routes in Nepal, offering incredible views of the Himalayan range, including peaks like Annapurna I, Dhaulagiri, and Machapuchare. The trek is known for its accessibility, making it ideal for beginners, families, and those looking for a less strenuous journey compared to other high-altitude treks.
The trek starts from Pokhara and typically takes 2-3 days to complete, with Poon Hill serving as the main highlight. At an elevation of 3,210 meters, Poon Hill provides a panoramic 360-degree view of the surrounding mountains, especially during sunrise. The trek passes through villages, lush forests, and rhododendron forests, making it a visually rich experience.
To undertake the trek, trekkers need an Annapurna Conservation Area Permit (ACCAP), which can be obtained in Kathmandu or Pokhara. While April is considered the best time for this trek due to the blooming of rhododendrons and clear weather, the route can be enjoyed year-round, each season offering a different aspect of the landscape.
The route offers good accommodations and food options along the way, making it a comfortable trek for those new to trekking or traveling with family. The Poon Hill Trek provides an unforgettable experience with stunning views and a relatively easier hike, perfect for those looking to immerse themselves in the beauty of Nepal’s Himalayas.The trek can be lengthened and shortened according to the time you have
Trek Starting Point: Kathmandu or Pokhara
Option I: If you start Poon hill trek from Pokhara, you will drive from your Hotel in Pokhara to Nayapul and start the trek.
Option II: If you start Poon hill trek from Kathmandu, you will take an early (first) flight from Kathmandu to Pokhara and drive to Nayapul then start the trek in the same day.
Duration of Trek: 3 Days or 4 Days or 5 days
Option I: If you desire to do this trek in 3 days trek in Poonhill, your trek start from Kimche via Nayapul, trek to Tadapani, Ghorepani, Poonhill and then same way back to Hile. From Hile, drive to back to Pokhara.
Option II: Poon hill trek in 4 days, you start trek from Nayapul, trek to Ulleri, Ghorepani, Poonhill and then another route to Nayapul via Tadapani and Ghandruk village.
Option III: Poon hill trek in 5 days, you start trek from Nayapul, trek to Ulleri, Ghorepani, Poonhill, Tadapani, Jhinu Natural Hot Spring and back to Pokhara.
List of mountains seen from Poon Hill :
| Peak | elevation |
|---|---|
| Dhaulagiri | 8,167 m (26,795 ft) |
| Annapurna I | 8,091 m (26,545 ft) |
| Annapurna South | 7,219 m (23,684 ft) |
| Machapuchare | 6,993 m (22,943 ft) |
| Annapurna II | 7,937 m (26,040 ft) |
| Annapurna III | 7,555 m (24,787 ft) |
| Gangapurna | 7,455 m (24,459 ft) |
| Tukuche peak | 6,920 m (22,700 ft) |
| Dhampus peak | 6,012 m (19,724 ft) |
| Hiunchuli | 6,441 m (21,132 ft) |
| Gurja Himal | 7,193 m (23,599 ft) |
| Nilgiri Himal | 7,061 m (23,166 ft) |
Detail Itinerary
Trek Hours: 3 hours
Altitude:2,070m/6,791ft
We will begin our first day in Pokhara. Following breakfast in the morning, we will ride to Nayapul via local bus which takes around 1 hour to reach Nayapul, the starting point of our trek.
After reaching Nayapul we will hike up to Ulleri(2070m/ 6,791ft). It will take us around 3 hours to get to Ulleri. Roars of Modi, chirping of birds and beautiful rhododendron forest on the way will make our hike more interesting.
We will stay overnight at a lodge in Ulleri and start our trek early in the morning tomorrow.
Meals:
Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner
Accommodation:
Teahouse/Lodge
Max. Altitude:
2070 m
Place:
Pokhara /Ulleri
Trek Hours: 2 hours
Altitude: 2,675m/ 8,776m
Early morning following a hasty breakfast we will begin our trek from Ulleri to Ghorepani which will take us around 2 hours. We will cross a famous village called Banthali, inhabited by Magar community that offers magnificent views of Annapurna South (7,219m/ 23,684ft), Himchuli(6,441 m/21,132ft) and many more.
After crossing several streams and trekking through beautiful rhododendron and oak forest we will reach Nangethanti. From Nangethanti it is just 1-hour walk to Ghorepani.
Ghorepani has a lot to offer to trekkers. Spectacular views of snow-capped mountains like Annapurna south, Nilgiri, Dhaulagiri, Annapurna I, and the traditional Nepalese lifestyle are its main offerings. As we will have plenty of day remaining, we will stroll around the village and stay overnight in a beautiful tea house.
Meals:
breakfast/Lunch/Dinner
Accommodation:
Tea house Lodge
Max. Altitude:
2675m
Place:
Ghorepani
Trek Hours: 8 hours
Altitude: 3,180m/10,433ft
We will start our trek before dawn and hike to Poon hill base so that we will not miss the beautiful sunrise. It will take us nearly 1 hour to reach to the top of Poon hill from its base.
Following our arrival at the top, we will wait for the sun to rise. We will enjoy the sunrise and enjoy the alluring sunkissed view of mountains like Annapurna I, Fishtail, Dhaulagiri which will last for around 40 minutes.
After that, we will head back to Ghorepani. After having our breakfast, we will be descending towards Ghandruk, a beautiful Gurung village in Kaski District which is known for its hospitality. The hike from Ghorepani to Ghandruk is of 6 hours. We will spend a night in a teahouse in Ghandruk.
Meals:
Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner
Accommodation:
Tea house Lodge
Max. Altitude:
3180
Place:
Ghandruk
Trek Hours: 5 hours
Altitude: 827m/2713ft
From Ghandruk via a scenic route, we will hike downhills waving goodbye to alluring mountains like Annapurna I, Annapurna South, Dhaulagiri, Fishtail and Himchuli. After crossing beautiful rhododendron forest, streams and several suspension bridges we will reach Birethanti.
From Birethanti will hike down hills and follow Modi River to Nayapul. From Nayapul we will catch a local bus and will drive back to beautiful city Pokhara. We will stay in a hotel in lakeside and enjoy the musical night in Pokhara.
Meals:
Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner
Accommodation:
Tea house Lodge
Max. Altitude:
827m
Place:
Pokhara
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Additional Info
HOW DIFFICULT IS POON HILL TREK?
This is very easy trekking in Nepal. It is suitable for everybody. People who haven’t done any previous trekking before this trek or haven’t done any physical exercise can do this trek easily. It does not require big stamina or perfect body for walking however it has a lot of steps to climb up which needs stamina. Nobody gets altitude sickness in this trek but other problem like diarrhea, food poison, headache, vomiting can occur for another reason.
FOOD, DRINK AND ACCOMMODATION IN POON HILL TREK?
You can get any types of western food in this trail. Every hotel has its own menu which is prepared by their village tourism management committee so there is no variation in food. You can even buy fruits like apple and banana in the trekking. Trekkers can get any types of chocolate, dry foods, and snacks in trekking. You can only get safe drinking water on this trail because villagers have banned for a plastic water bottle so it would be nice if you bring water purification tablet with you. If you don’t believe in safe drinking water you can use purification tablet. For the accommodation in this trail, you can get a nice accommodation better than others trekking route of Nepal. Every hotel has a heating system in a dining hall.
WHEN TO DO POON HILL TREK?
From September to mid-December (autumn) and mid-February to mid-June (spring) are the best time to trek to Annapurna Base Camp. June to August is the rainy months of Nepal however people also do Poonhill trekking. In spring and autumn the weather generally is good but sometimes it gets bad this is the just exceptional case.
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