Poon Hill Trek – 3 Days From Pokhara

Trip Duration

3 Days

Trip Grade

Easy

Highest Altitude

3,210 m / 10,503 ft (Poonhill)

Accommodation

Tea house/Guest house

Transportation

private vehicle

Group Size

1-20

Best Season

Feb, Mar, Apri, May, June, Sep, Oct, Nov & Dec.

Poon Hill Trek – 3 Days From Pokhara Brief Insight

Poon Hill Trek (10,529ft) offers the best panoramic view of the Annapurna, Dhaulagiri, Nilgiri, Tukuche, Varaha Shikhar and the Lamjung Himal, all in one sweep. This beautiful short and easy trek is a favorite destination for all age groups.

Ghorepani poon hill trekking is the best place to go on vacation with your friends and families, as well as little children. The trekkers are safe from the risk of altitude sickness during the poon hill trek as you will not exceed much altitude.

While undertaking poon hill trek, trekkers will pass through the amazing routes of rhododendron forests, especially during the spring (March to April) when the flowers are in full glory expanding the range of colors. The colorful blooms enhance the entire scenery with a dreamy mood, merely adding to the aesthetic temptations of the trails.

Climbing to Poon Hill to enjoy the sunrise over a panorama of these magnificent snow-glittering mountains is a memory to cherish. The hiking trail is well-marked, and there are many hostels and restaurants along the way where you can take a rest and have a bite. The Poon Hill Trek is the best option for acclimatization hike and then undertaking some of the challenging routes like the Annapurna Circuit trek and the Annapurna Base Camp trek.

Basically, the Ghorepani Poon hill trek combines natural beauty, culture, as well as adventure, which makes it a must-see trip for anyone who wants to get the most out Himalayan trekking.

Highlights of Poon Hill Trek – 3 Days From Pokhara

  • Scenic drive from Pokhara to Tikhedhunga
  • Witness breathtaking sunrise/sunset views over the Himalayan range from Poon Hill
  • Marvel at panoramic vistas of Annapurna, Dhaulagiri, Machhapuchhre, Hiunchuli, Nilgiri, and Mardi peaks
  • Challenge yourself with the ascent and descent of Ulleri village’s famous stone stairs
  • Be rejuvenated by the warm hospitality of the locals, easing any fatigue or discomfort from your trek
  • Immerse yourself in the lush forests and charming Gurung settlements along the way
  • Enjoy traditional nepali local cuisine

Outline Itinerary

  • Day 01: Drive From Lakeside of Pokhara to Tikhedhunga and trek to Ulleri
  • Trek From Ulleri to Ghorepani
  • Trek to Poon Hill For sunrise view of Annapurna and Dhaulagiri Himalayan range. Retrace back to Ulleri for delicious lunch and trek to Tikhedhunga and drive to Pokhara

Detailed Itinerary

Day 01: Drive From Lakeside of Pokhara to Tikhedhunga and trek to Ulleri

Highest Altitude :

1960m

Trek Duration :

2-3 hrs

Meals :

Lunch and Dinner

Trek From Ulleri to Ghorepani

Highest Altitude :

2850m

Trek Duration :

4-5 hrs

Meals :

Breakfast, lunch And Dinner

Trek to Poon Hill For sunrise view of Annapurna and Dhaulagiri Himalayan range. Retrace back to Ulleri for delicious lunch and trek to Tikhedhunga and drive to Pokhara

Highest Altitude :

3210m

Trek Duration :

Ghorepani to Phoonhill -2hrs, Poonhill to Tikhudhunga -5 hrs and Drive to Pokhara -2.5 hrs

Meals :

breakfast and lunch

What is included in Poon Hill Trek – 3 Days From Pokhara

  • Three meals during the trek ( breakfast, lunch and dinner)
  • Nice accomondation during the trek
  • Permit for Ghorepani poonhill trek
  • Supporting staff( guide and porter)
  • First aid

What is Excluded

  • International Airfare
  • Kathmandu to Pokhara Transport
  • Domestic Flight
  • Emergency & medical treatment( You need to have your own travel insurance)
  • Personal Expense( wifi, sim, hot shower, beverage, water )
  • Personal trekking gear and clothing items

IF you want to add the Ghandruk in your Poon hill trek itinerary, then here is the best itinerary for you from Kathmandu.

Day 1: Kathmandu to Pokhara (Drive)

Pokhara – 830 m / 2,723 ft – 7 hrs

We will head early in the morning from the Gongabu bus station after having breakfast in Hotel. It will take you around 6-7 hours to reach the beautiful city of Pokhara by tourist bus. The road conditions are fine and the bus will stop in the middle of the trip for the Lunch and a short break.

The ride will be interesting as you will pass through several beautiful villages, rushing Trishuli river, farmland, terrace and forest. Then after you reach there you will check in the hotel that we have booked for you. 

Later in the evening you can go for a walk in the lakeside to freshen yourself or hang out in the nice restaurant, cafe or bar to enjoy the beauty of the lake side with fun.

Day 2: Pokhara to Nayapul (Drive) to Tikhe Dhunga(Trek)

Tikhe Dhunga – 1,570 m / 5,150 ft – 6 hrs

After having a wonderful time at the lakeside today your journey starts by taking a short drive to Nayapul. It is the palace where your first trekking journey will start. The distance from Pokhara to the Naya Pool is around 58.8 km. It will take you around 1 hour and twenty minutes to reach. 

Then from NayaPul you will start to trek with by following your trekking Guide. Today trek will be 4-5 hours. After passing through Birethanti, Lamdawali, Sudame and Hile you will finally reach Tikhe Dhunga to sleep overnight in the tea house.

Day 3: Tikhe Dhunga to Ghorepani

Ghorepani – 2,850 m / 9,350 ft – 6 hrs

After having breakfast we will set ourselves up for today’s hike. Today we will cover around 13 km in 6-7 hours. Our journey starts by climbing a 3000 steps stone staircase which will lead us to the Ulleri village. 

Then from the Ulleri village we will reach the forest area. Now the trial starts to become more gentle. Walking through pastures and fields we will reach Banthanti village. Further walking and passing through Nangee thanthi we will reach Ghorepani.

In today’s trek you will start to witness the beautiful mountain view of the several peaks like Annapurna I (8,091m / 26,545 ft) and Dhaulagiri (8,167m / 26,794 ft). 

Note: Set an alarm for early wake for tomorrow’s sunrise view.

Day 4: Ghorepani to Tadapani (Morning hike to Poon Hill)

Tadapani – 2,700 m / 8,858 ft – 7 hrs

Today, walking early in the morning before going down, we will hike to reach Poonhill for the sunrise view. With a sip of tea you can watch the beautiful sunrise view of the mountain peak from this vintage view point.

The astonishing view of the mountain peak which include Hiuchuli, Nilgiri, Dhaulagiri, Tukuche, Annapurna South, Annapurna I, II, III, IV, Lamjung Himal, and Machhapuchhre (Fishtail) will amaze you. Capture enough photos and create memories with friends and family then we will head for Breakfast in a tea house in Ghorepani.

Then refreshing early morning with the sunrise view we will start to hike towards Tadapani. After we reach Tadapani we will check into the tea house to sleep overnight in the tea house.

Day 5: Tadapani to Ghandruk

Ghandruk – 1,940 m / 6,364 ft – 3 hrs

Today’s trek will be short and easier. But we will take enough time to explore the Ghandruk village. There are many things to explore in this village. Ghandruk is one of the largest gurung villages in Annapurna region where you can enjoy the culture and traditions of the local gurung committee. 

From Ghandruk you can get an excellent view of the mountain from the lodge. During the trek you can explore different mountain animals and the path covered in the rhododendron flower adds the beauty of this trek. Another best part of today’s journey is the Gurung Culture Museum.

Day 6: Ghandruk to Nayapul to Pokhara (Drive)

Pokhara – 830 m / 2,723 ft – 7 hrs

After enjoying the breakfast we will head for the Nayapull to catch the bus or jeep. Today will be the last day of trekking in the Annapurna Region. After we reach Nayapoll we will take a ride to Pokhara and spend one night once again in this beautiful city.

If you want to extend your trip it is also possible. Either you can spend some days in Pokhara or try hiking, trekking or adventurous activities also. 

Day 7: Pokhara to Kathmandu (Drive)

Kathmandu – 1,300 m / 4,265 ft – 8 hrs

We will come to pick you early in the morning as you will be leaving pokhara. With all the beautiful memories that you made on the trip and saying goodbye to the mountains we will get back to the city.

Some Helpful Information for 3 Days Poon Hill Trek

Starting Point of the 3 Days Poon Hill Trek

Your 3 days and 2 Night Poon hill trek starts from the beautiful city of Pokhara. After reaching the poonhill and we will drop you to Pokhara.

Custiomizable Itinerary Option

You have the option of taking the quick, 3 days Poon Hill Trek or creating an itinerary that starts in Kathmandu. For an amazing experience and to make this short poon hill walk even more delightful, you can also include the Ghandruk. You can customize the trip with Eco Nepal Trekkers to meet your requirements.

Difficulty Level

This short phoon hill trek is easy and short and it is one of the best short trekking destionation in the Annapurna Region. You don’t have to high level of fitness. If you are trekking with the small children than we sujjest you to add more 1-2 days so that you don’t have to stress for more hiking hours.

Trekking Guide And Porter

As per the new rules set by the government of Nepal it is mandotatory to have the trekking guide with you. For the porter it dpends upon you if you want to hire or not. While trekking with the Eco Nepal Trekkers we will arrange both guide and porters for you and the thier cost will be included in the Poon hill trekking package.

Best Time For Poon hill Trek

If you’re thinking of exploring the Ghorepani Poon hill trek, searching for the suitable time to visit is the best time to visit during spring and autumn seasons. During spring and the autumn season the weather remains stable, temperature is moderate and clear view of the sky. Trekkers can get the best view of the stunning mountains. 

Though it is possible to trek in other seasons like winter and the summer there might be some difficulties like extreme cold and rainfall. Due to cold and chances of fog in the winter season you cannot get the perfect view all the time. But if the weather is clear then it might not be a problem but you need to make sure to have proper clothing.

Usually in the summer the chances of rainfall are high and the trail path is covered with water and trekkers can find difficulty walking due to slippery and muddy trail paths. Therefore it is best to travel during the month of spring and autumn seasons.

Travel Visa 

All the travelers entering Nepal must have the travel visa except for the indians. Foreigners can get an arrival visa from the airport from the office of immigration. The cost of the visa depends upon the number of days that you will spend here in Nepal.

  • Cost of multiple entry visa for 15 days: 30$
  • Cost of multiple entry visa for 30 days: 50$
  • Cost of multiple entry visa for 90 days: 125$

Note: For the short 3 days Ghorepani Poon hill trek, 15 days visa will be enough for you.

Travel Insurance

For short 3 days Ghorepani poon hill trek although it is not mandatory to have the travel insurance but we highly suggest for you to have. Having travel insurance will cover unseen circumstances that can happen anytime anywhere. 

It will help you to protect financially during the emergency situation and gives us confidence to travel freely knowing that your insurance will cover all the things. Keep in mind that foreign travelers can’t get the travel insurance here in Nepal therefore they must purchase the insurance in their home country.

The major things that your insurance should cover are emergency helicopter evacuation, medical treatment, flight cancellation, theft of precious items etc.

Food and Accommodation During Poon Hill Trek 

Being a famous trail path in the Annapurna region there are enough tea houses, restaurants and guest houses available in the trekking route. Compared to the other trekking regions, you can find a maximum number of places to accommodate yourself here. 

During the 3 days trek our company will provide three meals for you (breakfast, lunch and dinner). The cost of the food and the accommodation will be included in the package and we will make advance booking for you for lodging and fooding.

You can expect a large selection of food while staying in a hotel or guest home, but don’t expect a wide variety of international cuisine.

Required Permit For Poon Hill Trek

In total you need to have two permits for this Ghorepani poon hill trek. Annapurna Conservation Permit  (ACAP) and Trekkers Information Management Systems (TIMS) Permit.

  • Cost of ACAP is Npr. 3000 per person
  • Cost of Tims Card is Npr. 2000 per person

Note: As per the new rule you cannot get the Tims card on your own and you need to go through the registered trekking agency to get the TIMS CARD. Therefore let us handle all the permits of Poonhill for you.

Drinking Water, Electricity and Wifi

Almost all of the teahouses and guest houses are equipped with the facility of electricity and wifi. You can connect wifi and charge your electric device by paying little extra amount. Also you can get the hot shower facilities for this also you might need to pay extra charge. 

There are several tap water and other sources of natural water you can find on the route while trekking to the poohill. You can use it by refilling your water bottle. Make sure to use the water purification table which you can easily buy in the medical store or shops.

Also tea houses sell drinking water bottles. You can buy from the tea house but the cost of a water bottle might be a little higher in the high altitude areas due to transportation problems.

Group Discount 

If you are a large group, Eco Nepal Trekkers offers a discount on the Poon hill trek package. The cost of the package will go down the larger your party size. But keep in mind that we guarantee an exciting and completely secure journey, whether you hike alone or with a small group.

How To Book The Poon Hill Trek 

You can do advance booking from your home country by paying the some percentage of total package cost. If you are already here in Nepal you can even direclty visit our office and book the trek. Before you start your Poon hill trek jounrey you need to make the full paymnet.

Side Trips after Poon hill Trek

You can include side visits if you are interested in popular trekking destinations in Nepal, like as ABC, EBC, Mardi Himal, Langtang Valley, or any other region. After completing the Poon Hill Trek, you can participate in thrilling activities like paragliding, rafting, bunjje jumping, etc.

 

What to Pack For 3 Days Ghorepani Poon Hill Trek

Clothing

  • Trekking Shirts: A mix of long and short sleeves.
  • Warm Layer: Fleece or a warm jacket for chilly evenings.
  • Waterproof Jacket: Essential for unexpected rain.
  • Trekking Pants: Comfortable and quick-drying.
  • Warm Accessories: A cozy hat, gloves, and a neck gaiter.
  • Socks: Bring a few pairs of trekking socks.

Footwear

  • Trekking Boots: Sturdy and well-broken-in.
  • Camp Shoes: Lightweight sandals or slippers for relaxing.

Gear

  • Daypack: A 20-30 liter pack to carry your essentials.
  • Trekking Poles: Helpful for stability on the trails.
  • Water Bottle: Stay hydrated!

Essentials

  • Sun Protection: Sunscreen and lip balm to shield against UV rays.
  • Sunglasses: Protect your eyes from the sun.
  • Medications: Bring any personal meds and a small first aid kit.
  • Snacks: Energy bars or nuts for quick fuel.

Miscellaneous

  • Camera or Phone: Capture the stunning views!
  • Power Bank: Keep your devices charged.
  • Toiletries: Don’t forget a toothbrush and biodegradable soap.
  • Lightweight Towel: Handy for freshening up.

Optional

  • Guidebook: For those who love a little extra info on the trail.
  • Notebook and Pen: Jot down your adventures!

Pack light, stay comfortable, and enjoy your trek!

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