Poon Hill Trek – 5 Days

Trek Facts:

Highest Altitude: 3210 Meters

Duration: 5 Days

Treks starts/ends: Nayapul/Ghandruk

Accommodations: Tea houses during the trek.

Difficulty: Easy

 

Overview

Ghorepani Poon Hill Trek is the part of Annapurna circuit trek in Nepal. However, trek to Ghorepani Poon hill can be done within 5-7 days. It is perhaps the best short and easy trekking route in Nepal. The trek is ideal all kind of ages. This trek is particularly popular as family trek in Nepal. Poon Hill at 3210 meters is the main vantage point of the trek. Astonishing views of Mt. Dhaulagiri, Mt. Annapurna, Nilgiri, Tukuche, Lamjung Himal, and Varha Sikhar can be seen. Early sunrise view from the top is something you can cherish on this trek. Likewise, get along with the local people, learn their language, their lifestyle, etc. Similarly, if you are planning to do challenging trek like Annapurna Circuit trek then, this trek can be best option for acclimatization.

Adventure leaders Nepal organizes this trek with tailor-made itinerary which is the best for you. To know more about this trek feel free to contact us.

Poon Hill Trek Short Highlights:

• Explore the beautiful Pokhara-city of lakes.
• Traditional villages of Gurung settlement and their local lifestyle.
• Superb views of panoramic peaks from Poon Hill at 3210m.
• Short and easy trek for every kind of people.

 

TIMs and ACAP Permit for Ghorepani Poon Hill Trek

Like other trekking in Annapurna region, you need permit and TIMs card to do Poon Hill Trek. Adventure leaders Nepal arranges all the permit cards and TIMs card for your trek. We need your passport photocopy and your PP size photos for the permit cards. The TIMs Card cost you NRP 2000 and the ACAP permit card costs you NRP 3000.

How difficult is Ghorepani Poon Hill Trek?

Ghorepani Poon Hill Trek is not as difficult like EBC trek or Annapurna Circuit Trek. It doesn’t require technical knowledge or climbing experience. However, it is still physically demanding because you have to hike up to 3210 meters. So, sound physical fitness would be a plus point to complete this trek easily.

 

Can I Combine Poon Hill Trek with ABC Trek?

Definitely, if you have enough time to explore the beauty of Annapurna region then add ABC trek with your Poon Hill trip. So, here is the short itinerary of Poon hill trek with Annapurna Base Camp. After finishing Poon Hill Trek, if you like to extend your trip then, you can follow this itinerary.

Day 01: Drive to Nayapool and trek to Ulleri (1540m, 5-6 hours)

Day 02: Ulleri to Ghorepani (2860m, 4-5 hours)

Day 03: Ghorepani to Chuile(2400m, 5-6 hours)

Day 04: Chuile to Sinuwa (2340m, 4-5 hours)

Day 05: Sinuwa to Deurali (3200, 5-6 hours)

Day 06: Deurali to ABC via MBC (4130m, 5-6 hours)

Day 07: ABC to Bamboo (2345m, 5-6 hours)

Day 08: Bamboo to Jhinu Hot Spring (1780m, 4-5 hours)

Day 09: Jhinu Hot spring to Siwai (1780m) and drive back Pokhara.

 

Note:  If you want to combine Ghorepani Poon Hill Trek with ABC then please contact us for the price and details.

Ghorepani Poon Hill Trek Itinerary

Day 01: Drive to Nayapool and trek to Ulleri (1540m, 5-6 hours)

The trek begins with the 45 minutes of drive from Pokhara to Nayapool in a private vehicle. Then, your hike to Ulleri starts through the forest, waterfalls, and small streams enroute. Likewise, you will take lunch at Hile or Tikhedhunga. After lunch, cross a suspension bridge and start to ascend stone staircases until you reach Ulleri. During the March-April the trail is covered with beautiful rhododendron flowers. Overnight stay at Ulleri.

Day 02: Ulleri to Ghorepani (2860m, 4-5 hours)

After having breakfast at Ulleri trek to Ghorepani begins with the beautiful view of Hiunchuli on the sight. Similarly, the trail goes through the lush forest of rhododendron. Moreover, along the way if you are lucky then you can see white monkeys. Upon reaching Ghorepani, you start to see the beautiful views of Annapurna south, Hiunchuli, Mt. Dhaulagiri, and many more. Overnight stay at Ghorepani.

 

Day 03: Morning Hike to Poonhill (3210m) and Trek to Tadapani (2630m, 3-4 hours)

Today is the exciting day of your trek. Wake up early in the morning around 5 am as you will be hiking to Poon hill to see the sunrise view. Sunrise view from the poon hill with sun striking over the face of mountain is quite astonishing to see. Likewise, you can enjoy the view sipping tea or coffee. Spend an hour over here enjoying the views and clicking the memories in your camera. Furthermore, after spending quality time at Poon hill, we climb down to ghorepani and take breakfast.  Immediately after breakfast, hike to tadhapani begins with climbing stone staircase. Moreover, almost whole day the trails goes through the forests till we reach Tadhapani. Overnight stay at Tadhapani.

Day 04: Tadapani to Ghandruk (2012m, 3-4 hours)

Today the trek takes you the beautiful settlement of Gurung Village-Ghandruk. Today the trail goes all the way down descending through the forests and bank of the river. Similarly, you can see only few tea houses along the way to Ghandruk. Upon reaching Ghandruk, visit Gurung Museum and learn about the ancient history of Gurung people. So, rest of the day you can just walk around the village and try Gurung Dress and click some pictures. Overnight stay at Ghandruk.

 

Day 05: Drive to Pokhara from Ghandruk (1-2 hours)

After having breakfast early in the morning we take a private Jeep from Ghandruk to Pokhara. It takes around 1-2 hours to reach Pokhara. After reaching Pokhara, you can rest whole day or walk around the beautiful lakeside of Pokhara. Overnight stay at Pokhara.

 

Cost Includes:

• ACAP and TIMs permit Card.
• 5 Days guide expenses including his insurance.
• Pokhara-Nayapool private vehicle.
• Jhandruk-Pokhara private Jeep.
• Meals and Accommodation during the trek. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
• 2 night hotels in Pokhara.

 

Cost Excludes:

• Personal expenses during the trek.
• Drinks and Beverages during the trek.
• Lunch and Dinner in Pokhara.
• Tips for guide.

The tour package inclusions and exclusions at a glance