Poon Hill Yoga Trek

Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu

Adventure Alpine Gorkha treks representative will pick up from the Tribhuvan international airport Kathmandu. They will be standing on the front of your arrival gate by showing flashcard written company name and group leader name. And they will transfer to the representative hotel. Rest of the time you can relax after a long flight or walk around the touristic City Thamel. If you arrive earlier at day time, you can visit our company and talk about the details program with us. Our company trekking and tour operator provide all the details about the trip to Nepal.
Overnight at Hotel.

Sightseeing in Kathmandu Valley (1340m)

The first day of your program starts with after having breakfast. Your tour guide takes to you different monuments in Kathmandu valley by the luxurious vehicle. The guide is experienced and professional, he/she will provide all the information about the ancient history of the heritage sites. You will take to the different religious places which are categorized in the world heritage sites. Kathmandu is the capital city of Nepal as well as the city of temple. Yet, you will visit alike Kathmandu durbar square, Sayambhu (Monkey Temple), Buddha Nath and Pashupatinath. These are the religious places of the Hindu and Buddhist, where you can experience the different ancient culture and architecture. Where you are amazed by the beauty of world heritage sites.

Drive to Pokhara 900m (6-7 hour drive, if you fly it will take 25 minutes to arrive Pokhara)

Early in the morning after having breakfast, you will take to you at the tourist bus station. During 6-7 hours’ drive, you have to cross the green hills, valley, Trusali River, Marsangding River, villages, markets and you enjoy the natural beauty. You have lunch in the middle of the highway. You are driving through the Phritivi highway in Nepal from Kathmandu to Pokhara. Finally, you arrive at the beautiful city Pokhara. After few times rest you can walk around the Pokhara Lakeside, which is really beautiful because of nature and Phewa Lake. You can also be boating at Phewa Lake. Having a beautiful local meal for dinner and enjoy the colourful night at Pokhara city.
Overnight at Hotel.

Drive to Nayapool (1070m) and Trek to Ulleri (1900m) ½ hour drive and 4-5 hour walk

Each day starts with a few minutes Yoga. Pokhara is a very nice place for yoga. Then starts your trip with a scenic drive to Nayapool. It can take one and a half-hour drive, along the drive you are amazed by the beauty of nature and snowcapped mountains range.
The beginning of the trail flowing the Modi Khola River until Birethanthi. This is the checkpoint of the poon hill as well as Annapurna region trekking trail. Then you will flow the left had side trail small river and crossing many more small settlements along the trek. You will be flowing the dirt road until hill. Also, you will enjoy the amazing natural beauty green hills, river, waterfalls, villages, paddy fields and diverse landscape. Last part of the trekking trail is quite hard to walk up hills across more than 3000 stone staircase from Thikadhunga to Ulleri. From where you can enjoy the astonishing views of mountains and green hills.
Overnight at Tea house.

Trek from Ulleri to Ghorepani

Your day will begin from the sunrise views upon the Himalayan range. After taking some picturesque views of mountains your daily morning yoga will starts. You will enjoy the pleasant environment yoga and make your mind will be overwhelmed to meditate your body full of joy and energy. Then you have breakfast to continue your journey.
The trekking trail mostly flowing the pleasant environment in between lush green forest of Rhododendron. On the trek, the trail is gradually straight and few ups and down walk to reach the destination. You can also experience the diversity of flora and fauna in the Annapurna region trek.
Finally, you will arrive at your main destination of the Poon Hill trek, where you can enjoy the thrilling beauty of nature and Himalayan range of Annapurna region trek.
Overnight at Tea house.

Early Morning Hike to Poon Hill and Trek to Tadapani (45-minute early morning Poon hill hike and 4-5 hour walk to Tadapani)

You have to wake up early in the morning for the sunrise views on Poon hill. It offers the amazing 360 panoramic views of Annapurna, Dhaulagiri mountains range with many more peaks. You have to hike 45 minutes to reach the top viewpoint. Then you explore view minutes to get the picturesque views on your camera. If you are trek in spring season you will get the amazing views of nature becoming colourful forest because of the blooming rhododendron diverse colour flower.
While returning back to Ghorepani you had breakfast and continued your journey. Today’s trekking trail across the green hills, dense forest, and few lodges along the trail with stunning mountain views on your backdrop. Finally, you will arrive at Tadapani, which is the best vantage of Annapurna South, Himchuli and Machhapuchree (Fishtail). Here you will enjoy the close views of the mountain range.
Overnight at Tea houses.

Trek from Tadapani to Ghandruk, 4 hours walk

Today your day will begin from the yoga practices having the best morning views of mountain views. Then you have breakfast and backpack to ready the next destination. The trekking trail mostly leads you through the green forest of Rhododendron with downhill’s having an amazing view of nature. Then you will arrive at Ghandruk is the popular Gurung villages of Annapurna conservation trek. Where you can experience the ancient culture and lifestyle of the Gurung statements. Also, you have an opportunity to explore the Gurung museum. Plus, you have a best and close views of Annapurna South, Himchuli and Fishtail.
Evening time also you can join Yoga to meditate your body with pleasant environments.
Overnight at Tea house.

Trek to Nayapool and Drive back to Pokhara

This is the last days of trek and doing a few minutes yoga to enjoy with the typical Nepali villages. You have breakfast and heading back to Nayapool mostly flowing the descent hills. The trekking trail across the many more villages and recollecting the peaceful journey with the backdrop of the Himalayan range. Last part of the trail you will be flowing the Modi Khola river enjoying the pleasant sound of the stream from the Mountains. Then you will arrive at Nayapool and drive back to Pokhara having picturesque views of nature.
After arriving at Pokhara rest few minutes and walk around the beautiful city Pokhara Lakeside. You can also join yoga few minutes on top of the Hotel or garden of the hotel as your choice.
Overnight at Hotel.

Fly back to Kathmandu, 25 minutes flight

After having breakfast you will drive to the airport and fly to Kathmandu. You will enjoy the amazing Arial views of the Himalayan range. It offers astonishing views of nature and snowcapped mountains peaks. While arrive at Kathmandu airport you will transfer to the airport by the trekking guide. Rest of the time you can explore the touristic city Kathmandu Thamel for the souvenir of your friends and family. Chill at Hotel and having a colourful night meal at a typical Nepali restaurant.
Overnight at Hotel.

Departure

Our company representative will drop at the airport before 3 hours on your flight schedule. This is the time to bid farewell for the next time visit with us. We are happy to serve you and don’t forget to give some feedback on the best service.
We hope you had a great time with us. Have a safe flight back home.
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Where is the Poon hill trek located?

The Poon hill trek located in North Central part of Nepal in Annapurna region trek. It lies in Annapurna conservation areas. The trek begins from beautiful city Pokhara. Poon hill is the best viewpoints, where you can enjoy the closer and panoramic views of Annapurna and Dhaulagiri mountain range.

How long does it take to complete Poon Hill trek?

Ghorepani Poon hill trek can be done minimum 4-5 day. It will depend upon your time frame and interest. This is easy trekking trail and you have to walk 4-5 hours a day. We can plan your customized trip as per your choice of trekking region and season of the trek.

How difficult Poon Hill trek?

Poon hill trek is a moderate level of trekking trail passing through the lap of Annapurna mountain range. This is lower elevation trek in Annapurna region. If you have a normal level of physical fitness you can easily be done this trip. Any age group of people can join this easy trekking trail. Also, poon hill trek is possible throughout the year. You don’t need much more preparation of the trekking gears and equipment for the short duration trek.

What is the fitness level of Poon Hill trek?

Poon hill trek is the easy and short trekking trail in Annapurna region trek. Every day you have to walk 4-5 hours. The normal level of physical fitness can participate in this trek. If you are beginner or novice traveller can join Ghorepani Poon hill trek. This is the best packages of the family adventure in Nepal.

Do I need to hire a trekking guide and porter for the trek?

You are highly recommend trekking guide and porter for the comfortable journey. If you doing a trek with local trekking agency, they will hire experienced and professional trekking guide. He/she will provide proper information about the trekking region and all about Nepal. It will very helpful to understand the local culture and lifestyle of the Nepali people. The porter will carry your bag and you enjoy the trip without any burden.

How is the food and accommodation during the trek?

Poon hill trek is the tea houses accommodation. The tea houses offer the twin sharing accommodation with comfortable two beds and blankets. During Poon hill trek you can get plenty of tea houses along the trail. Some of the tea houses offer the attached bathroom service with limited rooms available. If you trek peak season you will not get the luxurious accommodation, if not book an accommodation in Advance. However, you will get good accommodation and food service during the Poon hill trek. Also, the tea houses provide a menu and you can select the choice as per your interest. The tea houses provide a variety of options national and international cushion as per the guest choice.

What are the permits needed Poon hill trek?

You need two types of permits for the Poon hill trek. Annapurna conservation areas project permits (ACAP) and (TIMS) Trekking Information Management Systems. These permits you can get from the Nepal tourism boards Kathmandu and Pokhara. Otherwise, you cannot get permission to enter the Annapurna region trek.

Should I worried about the altitude sickness?

You don’t need to worry about altitude sickness because of the lower altitude trek. The Poon hill trek highest altitude is 3210m. Generally, if you are trekking above the 4000m you might be suffering from the altitude sickness. But you don’t need to across 3210m you just stay one and half hour for the excursion. Otherwise, Poon hill trekking trail passes through the lower elevation with the amazing beauty of nature.