Poon Hill Trek

The Poon Hill trek is a famous place to explore sunrise over the Annapurna mountain range located at an altitude of 10,532 feet. Commonly spoken Ghorepani Poon Hill trek is an idle place to discover breathtaking mountain scenery, and beautiful hills and the villages have made an all-time famous short trek from Pokhara.

Hike to poon hill is considered to be an introduction to the excellent wonders of trekking in the Annapurna Region. It’s the best trek route for first-time visitors in terms of the short and easy trail that the distance is roughly 52 kilometers (32 miles) from Pokhara town.

Furthermore, hiking to Ghorepani village and trekking to poon hill are the top 10 best short treks from Pokhara. It’s a world-famous and demanding trek route equally common for national and international tourists to explore sunrise over the Annapurna massif within a 5-kilometer distance. Likewise, the poon hill hike is striking as the cheapest trek in Nepal.

Mount Annapurna 1st (8th tallest) mountain on earth is one of the most marvelous peaks in the world that can see from Poon Hill tower. Numerous voyagers plan for top viewpoint treks in the Annapurna in fact poon hill trekking is the top Annapurna view trek and the best beginner trek in Nepal.

Moreover, the poon hill trek route is possible in 3-4 days according on your holiday in Nepal. Walk through the colorful rhododendrons forest, and bamboo take us to Gurung and Magar ethnic communities.

However, 4 days hike to Poon hill is the best package plan to walk at normal speed exploring almost all aspects with taking photos. In addition, a hike for the poon hill route is possible for school and college students of all ages.

Standard Price list Per Person for 4 days Poon hill route hike.

If you’re wondering to know about what is included and what is excluded from this trip price, kindly check on the cost given on a tab button.

Poon Hill Trek itinerary details.

Amazing sunrise and sunset at poon hill is a classical trek 4 days itinerary compared to most walks in the Annapurna Zone. The particular route is designed for world explorers who wish to hike in a more relaxed manner than take a look at this itinerary.

However, for travelers who wish to do Poon hill quickly but are walking with limited time wise Poon Hill Trek in 3 days is also possible. Just ask us for a tailor-made itinerary if you wish for the best short trek near Pokhara.

In the morning, a guide will come to meet you in your hotel and transfer to the bus station to catch a coach to Nayapool (New bridge). The bus drives along the Trishuli and Marshyangdi valleys to reach Pokhara city. As you are driving by bus, you can experience some of the impressive mountains of Langtang, Mt.Ganesh Himal, Mt.Manasalu, Lamjung Himal, and naturally the Annapurna.

Likewise, we continue to drive to Nayapool via the scenic Annapurna view without stopping in Pokhara town. Tourists can also fly from Kathmandu to Pokhara airport city paying an extra cost of US$ 75 per person. However, a flight is better to avoid a long day drive (roughly 9 hours) and also in terms of the Mountains view of the Himalayas.

Pokhara is a beautiful town, get your way to visit Annapurna trails. Reaching Nayapool Bazaar, we begin our thrilling Annapurna vista trek to Birethanti. Bire + Thanti is a center point of hotels, cafes, a police check post, a bakery shop, a bank, and a nice little village town to have fun.

After checking Annapurna permits at the ACAP office, we continue about 2 hour’s hike to get to Sudame village. The route winds through the lush green forest and fertile fields to Sudame. This Sudame village offers nice guest houses with delicious organic meals.

After breakfast, overland Bus drive to Ulleri (2,055m/6,742 feet) village through Birethanti check-post and Nayapool Bazaar. Nayapool is a gateway to exploring the Annapurna range and Ulleri to Ghorepani trail is the best location for bird watching.

Driving with a jeep/Bus to Hile is one of the easiest ways to avoid the dusty road and also driving to Ulleri, you can avoid the 2,500 stone stairs uphill of Ulleri. Travelers can take lunch at Ulleri Guest house and continue the journey.

Furthermore, Ulleri offers the scenic Mountains of Fishtail (a virgin mountain Machhapuchhare) and Mt. Hiunchuli (6,441m) view. Additionally, there is a South Annapurna (7,219m) grand view in front of us. Now, our trail is quite easier to pass across the Rhododendron woods and shadowy trees and ascend gently up to the final camp at Ghorepani village.

Ghore Pani is an amazing village situated at an elevation of 2,874 meters above the sea and offers the best mountain view from their super fine guest houses. Additionally, Ghorepani is a center point to explore the Kali Gandaki Valley and Annapurna Sanctuary and many other famous trekking routes in the Annapurna.

Very early in the morning, we hike to Poon Hill located 346 meters above popular Ghorepani lodges. Sunrise from poon hill is a top thing to do during your hikes therefore reaching the poon hill tower, tourists can see a jaw-dropping view of the Annapurna summits and its territory.

Furthermore, you can enjoy the sunrise view over Mt.Dhaulagiri (8,167m), Tukuche Peak (6,920m), Nilgiri (6,940m), Varaha Shikhar (7,847m), Mt. Annapurna Ist (8,091m), Annapurna South (7219m), Annapurna III (7,855m.), Machhapuchhare (6,993m.), Annapurna IV (7,525m.), Annapurna II (7,937m.), Lamjung Himal (6,931m.) ..etc.

Moreover, we began our hike to Ghandruk village passing Deurali and Tadapani ridgeline, a gateway to explore the Annapurna Base Camp Trekking. Reach the Tadapani hill passing Rhododendron woodland, little streams, and beautiful flowers. And stay overnight at a guest house.

Continue to descend downhill through the forests while following the forest path to Ghandruk. It’s the biggest Gurung settlement in the Annapurna region. Visit the Gurung museum if you have time for a couple of hours to see and take your time for Ghandruk village explore. Interact with Gurung people, and experience the typical culture, and way of Gurung life.

The Ghandruk has enough modern lodges from basic homestays to luxury guest houses with modern facilities. In addition, the village offers just a magical Annapurna and a holy Fishtail mountain view within some kilometers of distance.

Later breakfast at the Gurung guest house, we explore the Gurung museum and Gurung lifestyles. We take an overland bus ride to reach Pokhara town and also to Kathmandu. Ghandruk to Pokhara connects with a Baglung highway road.

Most parts of our journey to Pokhara town have bumpy roads. The drive with a local bus ride takes roughly about 3 or 4 hours. Tourists can experience the surprise view of South Annapurna, Hiunchuli, Fishtail, and Gangapurna Mountains.

Reaching Pokhara city, go to visit Phewa lake locating Pokhara lakeside. You are with your hiking guide (your trekking leader) to observe the beautiful Fewa lake in Pokhara. You can boat on Phewa lake and visit Barahi temple. After boating, we take a Night Tourist Bus to return to Kathmandu city. Alternatively, the tourists can stay at Pokhara lakeside at their own cost. Trip finish.

How much does the poon hill trek package price?

Hike to Poon hill price is US$ 299 per person on 2 people traveling together basis. It’s 3 nights 4 days cheapest Ghorepani poon hill trek package from Pokhara that we offer. Likewise, taking flights to and from Pokhara saves your time, and riding the bus reduces trip expenses.

For the deluxe and luxury trekking tour plan, we add Kathmandu – Pokhara – Kathmandu round trip airfare, 3-5 star category hotel deluxe air-conditioned room in Kathmandu and Pokhara town. In addition, standard lodge accommodation with an attached toilet/bathroom while on trekking routes. AND WE ARE OPEN TO CUSTOMIZING YOUR TOUR AND PACKAGE PRICE AS PER YOUR REQUIREMENTS.

We can organize private Poon hill trekking starting on any date that works for you. Please contact us for more information.

Question: Do I need the experience to visit poon hill?

Answer: No! Hike poon hill is one of the easiest hikes in Nepal best for beginner tourists. Although the hill station is about 10,500 feet above sea level offers the best Annapurna mountain range. The terrain is a nice uphill trail, which is easier across the Gurung village. Thus, you do not need any experience to trek.

Question: Is pick-up service available on my arrival day in Kathmandu?

Answer: Yes sure. Provide us with your flight details. Our spokesperson will come to pick up you at Kathmandu international airport.

Question: Can I store my luggage/stuff in Kathmandu?

Answer: Yes, you can leave your luggage at your hotel or at our office. Storing your stuff in the Gokyo Treks agency office is free.

Question: Is Poon Hill trekking Safe for the Solo Female Trekkers?

Answer: Absolutely yes. Nepal is a safe country to travel to for solo travelers; the Poon Hill hike is perfectly safe for solo female trekkers. We have been organizing the trek even for solo female travelers since its establishment.

Question: What kind of accommodation can I expect on the rapid Poon hill sunrise tour?.

Answer: We provide you tourist standard accommodation in Kathmandu and on trekking. The rooms along the routes are clean with a cozy bed with a nice mattress and blankets. Be that as it may, we recommend you take your own sleeping bags if you have one with you otherwise, you may rent them while you are in Kathmandu.

Question: What kind of food can I expect in the express Poon hill lodge trek?.

Answer: Your journey on Poon Hill Trek, they have attached restaurants. They cook a delicious range of mostly vegetarian such as Pasta, tuna bakes, noodles, potatoes, eggs, rice curry, bread, and soups.

Question: How do I get drinking water on the short poon hill trekking?.

Answer: We advise you to bring Aqua tablets to refine the normal water as the normal water is available at the campsite or in every local village.

Question: Can I charge my digital camera / Phone or other batteries on my trip?

Answer: Yes, at lodges, there are changing stations where you can recharge the battery however, we advise you to bring an extra pair in case. Remember to bring your adapters! An extra battery will be suggested.

Question: Are there any wifi facilities?.

Answer: At the Poonhill trek route, you can get telephone services but they are a bit expensive. Thus, we suggest you buy a local Sim Card to get 4G internet data service for calls and messages.

Question: Can I use credit cards in Poon hill tea house Trekking?.

Answer: Not yet! So, for the outdoor route, you need to have cash Nepali rupees because credit cards work only in the bigger city areas.

Question: When should I book my trip and what are the payment terms?.

Answer: Our tours book up months in advance, we recommend booking early to avoid any misunderstanding. We will, of course, make every effort to accommodate last-minute bookings.

And regarding the deposit, we prefer a 10% advance deposit of the total price of the trip in order to confirm your reservation before you arrive in Nepal. And the remaining part of the payment can be made on your arrival in Nepal.

Question: Who will carry my luggage on poon hill short trekking?

Answer: We provide porters to transfer your luggage. As we are a responsible trekking tour operator agency, each of our porters carries a maximum of 24 kilos of your backpack which means 2 guests (12 kilos luggage of each guest): 1 porter basis.

Question: Pokhara to poon hill distance?.

Answer: The poon hill ridge is the highest hill station area to watch the best sunrise and sunset over the Annapurna mountain range. Travelers can reach there with a 1-day drive and 1 full-day hike. Pokhara to poon hill’s distance is 61.4 (38 miles) kilometers. Because the distance from Phewa lakeside Pokhara to Nayapool is around 45.4 km (28.2 miles). Likewise, the Kathmandu to Poon Hill distance is around 271 kilometers.

Question: How much distance do I walk each day?

Answer: When walking in the Annapurna mountains, the distance you cover each day can vary due to gradient, terrain, and altitude. As such it is very hard to give certain distances each day, nevertheless, you need to prepare for roughly about 5 hours to walk each day.

Question: Is it possible to hike Poon hill without a guide?.

Answer: Splendid Ghorepani trek is the most popular and easy trek difficulty in Nepal. Trekkers can visit poon hill without a guide for sure but the trail is connected with several small cow trails to go to the old villages. So there might be some confusion to find out the right route. Trekking, especially in the winter months cover full of snow and the tiny trail is icy in some parts. To avoid loss and in terms of safety, we recommend you hire at least a guide. It is not a matter of money but having a guide is the right company for your safety as you are traveling into the wilderness Himalayas.

Question: Is it possible to rent a guide? how to hire a local trek guide for Poon hill?

Answer: Yes of course. If you donot want to book a full board package trip to Poon hill, still you can hire our expert guide to make your holiday tour safer.

Question: Do I need walking poles for the Poon Hill sunrise trek?

Answer: It is better to hike with walking poles. Learn how to use trekking poles for balance and stability, whether on the sidewalk or on trails. Walking poles can help prevent slips and falls. They are just recommended but not compulsory.

Question: How much additional money do I need per day?

Answer: You can allocate US$ 08 – 10 for a lunch/dinner in Kathmandu and it depends on your spending habits. US$ 7 to 10 US$ each day will be enough to buy bottles of water, chocolates, tea coffee, and some drinks while you are on your trek.