Poon Hill Trekking

Quick Trip Facts

Total Duration: 7 Days (including arrival/departure and travel to/from Pokhara) Actual Trekking: 5 Days

Maximum Elevation: 3,210 metres (Poon Hill viewpoint) Difficulty Level: Easy (suitable for beginners, families, and those with moderate fitness)

Accommodation: Comfortable eahouses / mountain lodges Permit Requirements: ACAP Permit: USD $20 (Annapurna Conservation Area Project) TIMS Card: USD $20

Poon Hill Trekking – 7 Days

The Poon Hill Trek offers great sunrise and sunset views that rise up through the huge Annapurna Himalayan range.
It’s is rated “easy” but provides a challenge as you reach 3,190m. Admire views of Annapurna I (8,091m), Annapurna South, (7,219m), Gangapurn (7,455m-), Annapurna III (7,555m), Machhapuchhre -Fihtail at (6,997m), Manaslu (8,163m), and the Dhaulagiri range . These majestic snowy peaks rise from the rolling green hills and valleys.

drive trip begins with a 141 kilometre drive by tourist coach to the"City of Lakes’’, Pokhara.followed by a drive to Nayapul the starting point of the trek. Pass through charming farming villages with terraced fields. Enjoy the sight of beautiful waterfalls that dive gracefully dow hillsides.

The altitude reached on the Poon Hill trek heights aremoderate, and most people should be able to manage the trek. There are frequent downhill sections and winding paths that are The comfortable on the body. Crossing a few striking suspension bridges adds to the adventure.

Following a steady climb, we reach Ghorepani village with its blue houses, where you find cosy colourful teahouses for trekkers. Ghorepani was , originally spelled “Ghodepani”, meaning "Horse water". This is where the mules, caravans and horses stopped for water on this famous route. Ghorepani offers terrific views of the world’s seventh highest mountain, Dhaulagiri (meaning “Beautiful White Mountain”) at 8,167 metres.

Well before dawn, we rise for a onehour hike uphill through rhododendron, pine and fir forest. We must reach Poon Hill as early as possible. From atop the hill, get a stunning 360º view of all the snowcapped, mountains and a fantastic sunrise. This is what the Poon Hill Trek is all about.

poon hill trekking route map — **Poon Hill Trekking Route Map**

Trip Itinerary:

Day 01: Kathmandu to Pokhara:
Drive to Pokhara from Kathmandu. Stay overnight in Pokhara at a hotel.

Day 02: Pokhara to Tikhedhunga (1577m):
About 45 kms drive from Pokhara via Naudanda, Kande, and Lumle village up to Nayapul. From where the trail descends steeply to Birethanti and follows the east bank of Bhurungdi Khola. Lunch will be served at Ramghai .Finally reach Tikhedhunga. Stay overnight at Tikhedhunga at a teahouse. Walking distance is 5 hours.

Day 03: Tikhedhunga to Ghorepani (2855m):
The trail ascends to Ulleri village through rhododendron forests . Arrive at the top of Ghorepani pass and stay overnight at a teahouse. Walking distance is 6 hours.

Day 04: Ghorepani – Poon Hill (3210m) – Tadapani (2650m.):
The guide will wake you up early for the 6-hour walk up to Tadapani via Poon Hill. Poon Hill is one of the best sunrise viewpoints in Nepal. Stay overnight at Tadapani at a teahouse. Walking distance is 6 hours.

Day 05: Tadapani to Ghandruk (1,960m):
This area is amongh the trekking areas of Nepal. The Annapurna range and Machhapuchre (Fishtail) dominates the skyline and farther east you can glimpse Lamjung Himal and the Manaslu range. The trial descends through huge boulders into the maze of trails around Ghandruk. Stay overnight at Ghandruk at a teahouse. Walking distance is 4 hours.

Day 06: Ghandruk to Pokhara via Birethanti (1040m):
Descending to Pokhara via Birethanti one can see mules loaded with goods en route. Walking distance is 5 hrs. Continue walking up to Nayapul and drive to Pokhara for two hours.
Day 07: Pokhara to Kathmandu:
Drive back to Kathmandu.