Beautiful Poon hill trekking 4 days from Pokhara to the famous viewpoint of Poonhill to experience views of Annapurna, Fishtail and Hiunchuli. Package costs USD 425/Pax that includes all necessary services such as guide, porter, transportation, accommodation, food, permit and gears.
The Poon hill trekking passes through rhododendron forests and terraced fields and stopping off at beautiful Gurung and Magar villages of Ulleri, Ghorepani and Tadapani. The major highlight of this trek is the hike to the famous viewpoint Poon Hill at 3210m altitude from where one can witness spectacular display of mountains from Dhaulagiri range, Dhampus peak, Tukuche peak, Gurja Himal, Nilgiri range to Annapurna South, Annapurna I and II, Gandharba Chuli, Fishtail, and Manaslu.
Ghorepani Poon hill trek itinerary is a short and easy trek from Pokhara suitable for trekkers of all age groups. Poonhill trek from Pokhara can be done any time of the year though, Spring (Mar-May) and Autumn (Sep-Nov) are best.
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There are some different routes to make this Ghorepani Poon hill trek. But, route starting from Nayapul to Ulleri then uphill to Poonhill and back Pokhara from Kilyu is probably the best one.
Major highlight of this trek is to the famous viewpoint Poon Hill at 3210 m altitude. From where one can witness spectacular display of mountains. From Dhaulagiri range, Dhampus peak, Tukuche peak, Gurja Himal, Nilgiri range to Annapurna South, Annapurna I and II, Gandharba Chuli, Fishtail, and Manaslu:
Package costs USD 425/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 Ghorepani Poon hill trek. Please find the most scenic route map below.
The easy level beautiful Ghorepani Poon Hill trek is one of the must do trek in Nepal. Here is the day to day details itinerary for Ghorepani Poon Hill trek 4 days 3 nights from Pokhara.
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.
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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Special thanks to our guide, Mr Ram and the porters. It’s a lovely (and different) experience for me on this trip.
