Poon Hill Trek-5 Days

Day 01: Drive to Nayapul, start a walk to Tirkhedhunga 1,460 m- 05 hrs.

After breakfast, morning drive takes you past Pokhara city and the valley with beautiful views of Annapurna, Manaslu, and Machhapuchare the Fish Tail peaks.

Then reach at Nayapul (42 km from Pokhara) via the village of Lumle and Kande, drive 1/2 hour reach to the Nayapool. Nayapul short walk to Bhirethati, a beautiful, prosperous town, as walk follows on the main trail past Bhirethati through lovely. Waterfalls as the route continue to Ranghai and Hille village, from here a slow climb to the side of a valley to reach at Tirkhedhunga for overnight stop a place with beautiful waterfalls.

Day 02: Trek to Ghorepani 2,880 m-06 hrs.

From Tirkhedhunga morning cross over a suspension bridge, then ascend upwards, climbing on steep stone steps (about 3,300 of them!) to a large Magar village of Ulleri. The trek reaches a pleasant place of Bhanthati as walk cross dense pasturelands and continues to walk to Ghorepani.

Walk within serene rhododendron and pine forest with a gradual climb to Ghorepani for an overnight stop, located at 2,880 m. Here we view the spectacular eyewitness panorama of imposing Mt. Dhaulagiri (8167m), with Tukuche and Nilgiri’s peaks, includes Huinchuli Himal.
This is a charming village located amid rhododendron and pine tree lines populated by Poon people of the Magar tribe.

Day 03: Hike to Poon Hill 3,210 and trek to Tadapani 2,630 m - 05 hrs.

Early morning uphill hike to Poon Hilltop at 3, 210 m to catch stunning sunrise over an uninterrupted Himalayan range of peaks that includes Annapurna and the Dhaulagiri gleaming yellow with the morning.

The panoramic view of snow-capped mountains from Mt. Dhaulagiri (8,167m), Tukuche Peak (6,920m), Nilgiri’s (6940m), Vara Shikar / Annapurna Fang (7,847 m), Mt. Annapurna I (8,091 m), Annapurna South (7,219 m), Annapurna III (7855m), Machhapuchare Peak (6,993 m), with Annapurna IV (7,525 m), Annapurna II (7,937 m) and Lamjung Himal (6931 m) to name a few.

The view just stunning to look at with stunning sunrise over a range of Himalayan peaks, after visiting Poon Hill, descend back to Ghorepani and continue trek to Tadapani for an overnight stop.
The trek leads you uphill to the same height of Poon Hill within the serene rhododendron forest to Deurali with descending into a gorge to reach another Bhanthati village.

From here, down to a stream and with 45 or an hour climb to Tadapani, a small settlement having the exquisite lodge to stay facing views of Annapurna peaks.

Day 04: Trek to Ghandruk Village 1,940 m -04 hrs.

The morning after breakfast short walk into the cool shade of forest with a long descend to reach at Ghandruk village for lunch and an overnight stop in a beautiful lodge with grand views of Annapurna peaks, afternoon explore around Gurung village, the largest Gurung villages around Annapurna Himalaya and visit its cultural and historical small museum.

Day 05: Trek to the road head and drive to Pokhara-05 hrs.

Last day trek of this short adventure after breakfast downhill walks to low, warm farm area of just a few hours enjoyable walks, past Kimche to Syali bazaar. Then drive to Pokhara past Bhirethati and Nayapul villages and arriving back at beautiful Pokhara and transfer to your respective hotels by the lake Phewa, afternoon rest, and walk or take a boat ride at Phewa Lake.

Where is Poon Hill located?

Poon hill is located in the north-central part of Nepal. The trek is famous in the Annapurna conservation trekking trail. Poon Hill is the popular viewpoint of Annapurna, Dhaulagiri, Fishtail, and many more mountain peaks.

How challenging poon hill trek?

Poon Hill trek is considered an easy trekking trail. We usually have to walk around 4-5 hours a day. The trekking trail is well paved, and you will easily walk along the path.

Any aged of people can take part in this trek. If you walk slowly and having a rest, you will achieve your destination. You had a great opportunity hike with beautiful and calm nature. You are overwhelmed by nature.

What about the weather in poon hill trek?

Poon Hill Trek is a mild weather trekking region. If you like to join high season trekking in this region, it will be amazingly clear and bright weather. The weather was freezing and warm and the best view of the mountain range.

The best season trek can divide two times a year. Autumn (September-November) and spring (March-May) are the best time of the trek in Poon hill.

The lower part of the poon hill trek weather is very mild and warm. The trek heading towards the higher altitude weather was cold, you have to bring warm clothes for safe from the cold.

What type of accommodation and meal provided by the Poon Hill trek?

Poon hill trek is the best trekking trail for accommodation and food. They will provide twin sharing clean and clear bedroom.

If you arrive early at the hotel, they will provide an attached room. They have a limited number of rooms available. Otherwise, you will get a standard room, but it was also excellent during the trek in the Himalayan region.

Along the trek, you will enjoy the authentic Nepali food, Chinese, Indian, Italia, Continental, and verity of items. In the tea house, they have a well-trained cook, and they will provide the best food on the trek.

What are the documents needed for the Poon hill trek?

For poon hill trek, you have to have a conservation permit and TIMs card. Otherwise, you are not permitted to trek part of poon hill.

How loge does it take to the poon hill trek?

Poon hill is the short period trek in Nepal.
The trek starts from the ½ hour drive from the Pokhara. It will finish within a 4-5days.
If you are looking short and beautiful easy trek, it will be the best option.
Who wants to explore more time, such a beautiful nature, they can spend more time.

Is there any chance of altitude sickness in Poon Hill trek?

Poon hill trek is the lower altitude trek. The trek lies at the 2855m height from the sea level. So there is no chance to suffer from altitude sickness. If the trek goes above three thousand, there may happen such a problem, otherwise no risk.

Can I bring family and children on this trek?

Sure, the poon hill treks best with family and children. Because of the short and easy trekking trail, they can take part.

Within a Sort period accomplish trek, children can bring, you can walk with them very slowly and enjoying with nature.
The trekking route hotel also provides friendly family service. Children are more caring by the tea houses; the innocent child was caring motherly love from the trek.

So you can trek with your children and family. Adventure Alpine Gorkha Treks also happy to provide such a beautiful service to our guests.

What about guide and porter?

Poon hill trek will provide guide porter service. The guide helps you provide information about the trek and necessary arrangements during the trek. He/ she is well trained and knowledgeable about the Himalayan range in Nepal. If you are suffering along the trek, they will solve the problem and lead until your destination.

Porter will help to carry your bag. Two guests equal one porter will provide you. If you take your luggage yourself, because of the burden journey will not be adventurous. So we are giving porter guide service for the memorable trip in poon Hill trek.

Is it possible if I was solo travel in poon hill trek?

Poon hill trek can be possible solo. If you are looking for solo travel, it was the best part of the trek. The trek, who wants to explore nature alone, and don’t like to participate in a group. Who is a nature lover and like to part of a pleasant walk; the poon hill trek is the best option.

If you are doing a solo trek, you will charge supplement service.

Do I need to have travel insurance?

Yes, you have to have travel insurance. On the trek, there was a problem. Unexpected can happen. So it is better to have with you.

Is there access of electricity and communication?

The Poon Hill trek is more facilities trekking destination. The tea houses provide electricity to charge your phone and camera. During the trek, most of the tea house has Wi-Fi service nowadays. It will work very easy to communicate with your family and friends.