Poon hill short trek is 3 days 2 nights short trek from Pokhara to the famous viewpoint of Poonhill to experience views of Annapurna, Fishtail and Hiunchuli. Package costs USD 350/Pax that includes all necessary services such as guide, porter, transportation, accommodation, food, permit and gears.
3 days Poon hill short trek is one of the shortest trekking options you have from Pokhara. Though in shorter duration, Poon hill Short trek is an exciting mix of adventure, Himalayan lifestyle and eco-tourism and is a shorter version of Poon hill trek.
The goal of Ponn hill trek in 3 days is to reach Poon hill at 3200m, the most popular viewpoint in the Annapurna trekking region. Poonhill provides spectacular views of Dhaulagiri, Annapurna and Mt. Fishtail along with beautiful sunrise/sunset views. The chances of seeing a variety of flora and fauna along the trail cannot be underestimated.
This trek is good for those travelers who have limited time in Nepal but want to do experience Himalayan trek and witness the beauty of Pokhara valley. It is perhaps the best family trekking route in Nepal.
There are two different routes for this trek. The most popular and common route starts from Nayapul and travels past beautiful villages of Ulleri-Ghorepani-Poon hill-Tadapani – Ghandruk before returning to Pokhara. The Anti-clockwise route starts from Nayapul to Ghandruk-Tadapani-Ghorepani-Poon hill -Ulleri and back to Pokhara. Please find the 3 days Poon hill trek itinerary below.
Poon Hill Trek 3 days 2 nights is the most popular trekking trail in the world cost – offering a good mountain view, flora, fauna culture and lifestyle. Here are the some highlight of this trek.
3 days Poon hill short trek from Pokhara costs USD 350/person that includes all necessary services such as transportation, permit, necessary documentation, staff insurance, accommodation, food and taxes. There is no hidden or unseen cost. If you are travelling in a group of more than 2 person, please inform us to get lower package rates.
There are several routes to make this poon hill 3 days 2 nights trek. Please find the most scenic route map below.
Poon hill trek is also known as the Annapurna Sunrise Trek and being popular destination among the traveler. Here is the day to day itinerary for Poon hill trek
Poon hill trek is one of the best selling Nepal trek package. We always suggest our guest to know some must know things about this trip. Here are some important information about this trip.
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Ghorepani Poonhill trek is a popular and prominent trekking trail in Nepal. Here you will find plenty of well-equipped tea houses (lodges) along all points of the trek. Trekkers will have a variety of accommodation to choose for their comfortable stay. Rooms with private bathroom are easily available in most of places.
Today, a range of food is available for trekkers on this trek. Nepali rice and lentils, soups, Momos, fried rice, dishes, noodles, Tsampa, spaghetti, spring rolls are available during the trek. The prices for the same item of food increases with increasing altitude.
Those trekking in Annapurna region are recommended to choose locally-produced organic vegetables and cereals over meat items owing to the high cost of the latter in transporting and preserving in high-altitude region.
Bottled water and Jars are highly used by trekkers on Annapurna region trek. They can be easily purchase from local stores along the trekking trail.
Boiled Water on the other hand are the safest- they are offered by lodges upon request and is often charged a certain price.
The third option is to use local water collected from local streams/rivers for drinking. This can be made drinkable by adding water purification tablets or chlorine dioxide before drinking. But due to its strong smell, trekkers often avoid drinking this type of water which can result in dehydration. So we highly recommend to use boiling water at all times.
This trek can be done in all seasons. Still, October/November and February /April are considered the best season for this trek.
Trek to Poonhill in January is a tough journey for some trekkers due to cold weather. Nevertheless, trekkers who enjoy snow and walking on icy trail (from Banthanti to Tadapani) may take full enjoyment.
December is of the coldest months in Nepal. Trekker to Poon Hill may encounter snowfall and possibly have to walk on icy trail.
Poon Hill is one of the most popular trekking destinations in Nepal. Poon hill is an all-season destination. Even during winter season, Poon Hill looks majestic with snowfall and in Summer expect some rainfall.
One of the most popular treks in the Annapurna region is Poonhill trek. It can be completed within 3, 4 or 5 days depending upon trekkers’ time and interest. You can shorten and extend the trek days. 4 days 3 nights trek itinerary is the most commonly preferred by trekkers.
There are two different routes you can do this Poonhill trek in. They can be categorized under Clockwise and Anti-clockwise heading.
CLOCKWISE ROUTE
The Clockwise trekking route begins from Nayapul heading towards Ulleri and Poonhill
ANTI-CLOCKWISE ROUTE
Pokhara is the gateway point for trekking in the Annapurna region. Most trekking routes in Annapurna region connects with Pokhara. The entry point for Poon hill trek from Pokhara is Nayapul, which is about one hour driving distance from Pokhara. After completing the trek, trekkers can easily get transportation service back to Pokhara.
Ghandruk is known for its snow-capped peaks and ethnic culture. You can do Poon Hill trek from Ghandruk which is in Anti-clockwise direction. Trekkers with good physical fitness can reach Ghorepani on the same day. If you are not in hurry, then you can rest a night in Deurali before getting back to Pokhara.
You can visit Poon Hill comfortably in a car or jeep. The journey involves a full day drive from Pokhara to Ghorepani followed by a one and a half hours’ hike from Ghorepani to Poon hill. After enjoying the scenic views from Poon Hill, you can get down to Ghorepani and then drive back to Pokhara on next day. The other option is to trek down from Poon Hill to Ulleri and then drive to Pokhara.
Poon Hill is one of most well-known trekking destinations in Nepal. Due to increasing road network in Annapurna region, Poon Hill trek can complete in short duration. The discovery of newer tourism destinations around Poon hill area also mean that tourists can extend their programs. Here are some possible itineraries for trek to Poon hill from Pokhara.
The Poon hill sunrise trek itinerary 3 days begins with a short drive to Ulleri from Pokhara followed by a hike to Ghorepani. On Day 2, you will climb atop Poon Hill to watch sunrise view and Himalayan panorama. ater you will trek down to Tadapani. The next day, trek to Ghandruk and from there drive back to Pokhara. This short itinerary is best for those trekkers who don’t have enough time for a longer trek.
The 4 days Poon Hill Ghorepani trek itinerary follows the traditional trekking route. It starts off at Nayapul climbing 3300 stone stairs to Ulleri. Next day you will hike to Ghorepni via Banthanti and Nange Thanti. On Day 3 you will finally reach Poon Hill to enjoy sunrise view and Himalayan peaks before hiking to Tadapani. The last day of the trek you will head to Ghandruk and drive to Pokhara.
Both are famous trekking routes in Annapurna conservation area. The starting and ending point for both treks is Nayapul. Poon hill trekking takes you to the top of Poon hill at the height of 3300m and Annapurna Base Camp trek leads you to the Annapurna base camp at the height of 4130m. Ghorepani Poon hill trek can complete in 3 to 5 days, likewise Annapurna Base camp trek may take 5 to 7 days.
The goal of Poon Hill trek is to climb atop Poon Hill at the altitude of 3300m whereas that of Mardi Himal trek is to reach Mardi Himal Himal Base Camp at the height of 4500m. Both are short Himalayan trek, famous for scenic Himalayan views and rich biodiversity. Mardi Himal trek is a bit challenging than Poon hill trek. So, trekkers of all age groups can easily do Poon hill trek. For Mardi Himal trek, trekkers must be physically and mentally fit.
Both treks are equally popular treks in Annapurna region. Poon hill trekking is famous for sunrise/sunset and Himalayan views whereas Annapurna Base Camp trek offers the impressive 360 degree views of the Himalayan peaks. ABC trek lasts about 7 days, but Poonhill can complete in 2 to 5 days. The maximum elevation reached during Poon Hill hike is 3300m and that of ABC trek is 4130m
Both locals and tourists have to pay similar cost to do trek to Poon Hill. However, unlike tourists, Nepalese do not require to get conservation area permit and TIMS card.
you can easily extend or shorten Poon hill trek based on your time frame and interest. Here are some package to extend or shorten the trek.
Best multi-day tour experience ever with Eyes on Nepal Tours. Siddhartha took care of me every step of the way, definitely above and beyond any other tour company I’ve ever worked with.
I originally booked the 3-day Poon Hill Trek with them through TripAdvisor. Not long after booking, they contacted me to arrange all the details. It definitely gave me peace of mind knowing everything would be set prior to my arrival. I booked a Chitwan Jungle Safari with another company but could not get ahold of them, so I cancelled that booking and contacted Eyes on Nepal to arrange my safari with them. Again, communication was swift and thorough. When I arrived in Kathmandu, Siddhartha met with me prior to my departure to Pokhara. He gave me all my materials and any other info I needed. He was in contact with me the whole time to make sure I was taken care of and meticulously coordinated my transfers from Pokhara to Chitwan and back to Kathmandu.
I can’t recommend Eyes on Nepal Tours highly enough and will certainly send my own friends their way when they visit Nepal. I wish I could give 10 stars!
Angie and Ranjit were fantastic
My boyfriend and I had the best experience with Eyes on Nepal. From the beginning, Angie was so helpful with the booking and answering our questions. When we were on our way to Pokhara from Kathmandu our flight was cancelled and Angie even helped us book a Jeep to get to Pokhara over night so we wouldn’t miss out trek as our time was limited, she was so kind and understanding throughout!
Ranjit was also a fantastic guide. We would recommend him to anyone booking this trek. He knew a lot about the area and was flexible and supportive. My boyfriend even proposed and he never minded snapping a million pics for us 😉
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Rafting me Poon Hill trekking
I am just writing to let you know how thankful my brother and I are after our experience in Nepal with Eyes on Nepal, a couple of weeks ago.
Angie was very attentive and patient in all the planning and preparation, in spite of the fact we had to make some changes to the itinerary and reservations, thanks a lot! Sangita also got in contact with us and assured us once we arrived in Kathmandu, so as to arrange everything properly. We liked the rafting experience a lot, as well as the three days trekking to Poon Hill. We could see the Annapurana range at sunrise, impressive! Also Ranjit, our trekking guide, was very professional and attentive with us, no complaint about him or the porter.Furthermore, the accommodation and food provided was also very good. Everything went really well, when we come back to Nepal, we’ll definitely contact them again and we’ll recommend to any friends or family travelling to Nepal.
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Poon Hill-Ghandruk 3 days trek
The two of us had a wonderful trekking journey with our great guide, Mr Chandra, and our porter as well. Everything was well planned in advance and to my surprise, the staff at the office replied emails and whatsapp messages rather quickly.
As our stay in Pokhara is limited, the staff helped us arrange a 3-day trekking tour which covered must-go spots like Poon Hill, Ghorepani, Tadapani and Ghandruk (usually it takes at least 4 days to complete it but they helped us book a jeep and hence we skipped the first part of the usual trek).
We also had a pleasant paragliding experience, which was arranged by the company as well.
Would definitely recommend visitors to use their service!
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10 Day Tour in Nepal
My wife and I did a 10 day private tour in Nepal through Eye’s on Nepal in March 2019. We had a fantastic time. The itinerary was superb which was a combination of seeing Kathmandu, Bandipur, Pokhara, three day Annapurna/Poon Hill trek, Bhaktapur, then some R&R in Dhulikhel and Nargakot to finish.
Everything ran smoothly and our guide Nirajan was excellent. We learnt a lot about Nepalese culture from him and he’s very kind and considerate. (Though he was not supposed to win every time playing cards).
The three day Poon Hill trek was fantastic. Nirajan secured the best rooms for us in our lodges and made some great video’s of our journey. We also had help from John on the trek and he was vital, especially when navigating some of the slippery terrain.
We drove to Pokhara from Kathmandu and stopped in Bandipur on the way which is highly recommended. I would also recommend however if returning to Kathmandu to fly, as the journey by car can take many hours. Eyes on Nepal did give the option to fly but we opted to drive – the only thing I would do differently if going again.
For my wife’s birthday towards the end of the trip, Eyes on Nepal reserved Dwarika’s hotel in Dhulikhel as part of the itinerary. This hotel is simply amazing and must be one of Nepal’s very best. They also organised a birthday meal and cake for her.
Eyes On Nepal did a great job and thanks to all who were involved in making the trip so much fun – Angie (who put the itinerary together), Sangita, John, our driver Balaram, and of course Nirajan.
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