Poon Hill Trek 4 Days

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Trip Summary

Poon Hill Trek is the right for those who don’t have much time for a longer trek or don’t think they are physically ready for tough and longer trekking? Then Poon Hill Trek is the best option for you. Ghorepani Poon Hill trek provides easy get-in for the first day of the tour. On the day of the trekking, you have some long, steep uphill stone steps to Ulleri Village from Hile but after walking about two hours from the beginning, you will enter the biggest rhododendron forest. You may see different colors of rhododendron flowers if you are trekking from March to May. Once you reach Deurali, which is the upper part of Ghorepani, you may observe the stunning and incomparable views of the giant Annapurna. On the second night, we stay at Ghorepani, at an altitude of 2855 meters. Most trekkers rise before down and hike up to Poon Hill (3210 m) for an early morning pleasure trek. The spectacular panorama stretches from Dhaulagiri I (8167m), Tukche Peak (6920m), Nilgiri (6940m), Annapurna South (7219m), Annapurna I (8091m), Hiunchuli (6441m), Machhapuchhre (6997m) and the Lamjung Himal and Manaslu to Far East.

The sunrise view from Poon Hill is marvelous and is said to be one of the best viewpoints in Annapurna trekking and easily accessed from Pokhara, reached after days walk, not so tough in terms of difficulty of Poon Hill Trek as a result this trek is very popular for family trekkers. We start our trek from Nayapul, a 42km drive from Pokhara, and the Ghorepani Nayapul trail is a pleasurable walk for the first day; a meaningful exploration of Gurung and Magar culture and tradition and an interaction with the locals are a lifetime and unique experience at Thikhedunga and Sabeth villages. On the second day, we tend to hike up, passing Ulleri village It may be a bit difficult to hike up that aforementioned 3300 stone steps; however, there are plenty of teashops in every thirty-minute walk so we can stop for rest, take photos, and even stop for drinks.

On the third or fourth day of the Poon Hill trek, counting on your itinerary, we will stay at Ghandruk, which is one of the places of interest in this trek. We walked around the stunning Gurung village, visiting the Gurung culture center and ACAP visitor’s center, and enjoyed the breathtaking Annapurna from the gorgeous village of Ghandruk. Not only this, but you will love staying in Pokhara too. Pokhara itself is a blessed town with natural beauty offering the view of the Annapurna Himalayan range even from your hotel rooftop; one can enjoy the reflection of the mountain in Phewa Lake while boating. Hiking to the Peace Temple may be a nice expertise and see the attractive Pokhara and Annapurna target backdrop. Staying on this trek is outstanding and will make your trip just a beautiful and lifetime experience. Our original Poon Hill Trek itinerary is only for the guidelines, so it can be redesigned per your requirement. We provide some of the best local guides for the Ghorepani Poon Hill trek. We also supply a 5-day Ghorepani Poon Hill Trek—a value-for-money trip. Contact us for an excellent 4-day Poon Hill Trek inclusive package with the most competitive cost and group join for the years 2025 and 2026.

Trip Highlights

Pokhara; the lake city and the tourist capital of Nepal
Mountain View from Poon Hill at 3200 meters which a mesmerizing.
Charming Ghorepani village nestled in a beautiful hamlet
Ghandruk Village; is one of the most beautiful Gurung settlements.
Short trekking tour ideal for all age groups
Simple trek with no fear of altitude sickness so trek peacefully
Beautiful terraced farmlands with attractive settlements from centuries
A chance to experience a taste of Nepali country life

Itinerary

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Day 01:Trek to Ulleri (2100m / 6888ft), 5-6 hours walk.

Shuttle from your hotel in Pokhara and drive one and half hour to Birethanti the starting point of our trek. We cross the bridge over Modi Khola near ACAP check post and follow the Burundi Khola and then slowly ascend through unseal dirt road to Hille, then short ascend to Tikhedunga and we cross 2 suspension bridges over Burundi Khola and steep hill to Ulleri which can be very demanding for beginner hikers. We have a first view of Annapurna south from Ulleri. Overnight in Majesty Lodge.

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Day 02:Trek to Deurali (2850m / 9365ft) 5-6 hours walk.

A short steep ascend walking in stone steps to Upper Ulleri . We then continue through Asia’s biggest rhododendron forests. The journey to Ghorepani is more or less as long as the trek on the first day. it depends on how fast you can walk. However, contrary to the Ulleri trail, it's much steeper and basically no part of it is completely flat. On the second day of the extraordinarily beautiful trek to Poon Hill, we leave cozy village of Ulleri at sunrise and headed uphill towards another village - Ghorepani. Ghorepani is located at the elevation of 2850 meters and it differs from other towns with the distinctive blue roofs and houses. It is also a gateway to the most important point of the trek - Poon Hill (around 3200 meters above sea level) which offers a spectacular, 360 degree view of the Annapurna range in the Himalayas. Especially stunning in March/April when all the wild rhododendrons blossom and cover the mountainous valleys in bright red colors. You should reach Ghorepani and take some rest at the guest house there before another strenuous sunrise hike to Poon Hill will await you the next morning at dawn. You'll notice the difference in the climate as well as the flora around you as you climb higher. The forest will become denser and more humid, with beautiful flowers everywhere and you'll see more and more rhododendrons. The rhododendrons make the entire area a magical place. Sometimes it seems impossible that it's all wild - it resembles more of an exotic garden rather than an ordinary forest. The color of flowers is bright red - it makes you fell like you're in a fairy tale or in the Avatar film - you must experience it yourself to see how amazing it is. The photos and words are not able to depict the uniqueness and tranquility of this spectacular region.

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Day 03:Poon Hill (3210m / 10529ft) excursion, trek to Tadapani (2680m / 8790ft), 5-6 hours walk

We make an early morning excursion to the summit of Poon Hill (3200 m) to watch the sun rise across a magnificent Himalayan panorama then come back to lodge for a good breakfast. Check out the lodge then we walk into a dense rhododendron forest then trail goes through a long ridge in rhododendron forests to Deurali. We then walk through impressive river gorges with the chance to see Langur monkeys in the trees. Our destination is Tadapani

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Day 04:Trek to Ghandruk (1940 meter / 6363ft), drive to Pokhara.

We walk along a shaded forest trail, followed by terraced fields of maize and potatoes to Ghandruk. From here we have fantastic views of Annapurna South, Hiunchuli and Machhapuchhare. It is a major settlement of the Gurung, an ethnic group of Nepal. It is a very famous Gurung village with terraces and offers excellent mountain views. After arriving, it is possible to take a short walk to explore the village, visiting a cultural museum and monastery if time allows. Soon then we walk down to Kimche and drive back to Pokhara. We arrive in Pokhara late afternoon. Trip ends, farewell friend!

Cost Includes:

A registered local Poon Hill Trekking Guide.
Accommodation on twin for 3 nights in trekking lodges.
Meals: 3 Breakfasts, 4 Lunches, and 3 Dinners during the trek.
Cab transfers to Nayapul and local bus/jeep to Pokhara from trek.
Guide fee and all his / her expenses
Poon Hill Trekking permits.
Insurance and trekking gear for your guide.
Taxes and documentation fees.
Emergency rescue arrangement coordination.

Cost Excludes:

Transportation, accommodation and meals in Kathmandu and Pokhara.
Guided sightseeing in Kathmandu and Pokhara.
Bar and beverage drinks during the trekking.
Personal insurance, laundry and trekking gear.
Porter, (porter hire will cost extra USD 80/porter)
Rescue operation charge in case of emergency.
Tips for your guide.

Dates & Prices

We are a local tour and trekking operator based in Kathmandu, so we guarantee small private group departures on any dates that suit your date and time. Contact us for your customized departure date, itinerary, and cost.

Start Date	End Date	Availability	Price
21 December, 2024	24 December, 2024	Guaranteed	US$ 299
28 December, 2024	31 December, 2024	Guaranteed	US$ 299

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Rated 5/5 based on 2 reviews

Fong Yean
MalaysiaPublished: Monday, October 01, 2018

Highly recommended! Poonhill trek

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I have researched and booked the trek online via their website.Once I booked,Pradip contacted and emailed me all the details directly.Everything is arranged well and efficiently.The price is also very reasonable and worthwhile as it includes almost everything such as meals.My guide Garap Sangpo Lama is very nice and helpful. He is very experienced and during the trek I have learned a lot about the Nepal culture and people from him.I highly recommended him to anyone who is interested to do Poonhill or Annapurna Base Camp trek!:)
Jose Luis Cabrera
SpainPublished: Sunday, August 26, 2018

Poon Hill Trek Review

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I contacted Wilderness Excursion for my trek to Ghorepani Poon Hill before arriving in Nepal and it was Pradip; he prepared the trek I needed. He answered all my questions so quickly and kindly. During the trekking days, Pradip took care of me, choosing good lodges, paying attention to meals, chatting with me and respecting my silents when necessary.Pradip is a great professional and a very kind person. I really enjoyed my trekking and absolutely recomend Pradip’s services.

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Trip Price: US$ 299