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The Poon Hill Trek is a short, easy, and rewarding trekking route in Nepal’s Annapurna region. Starting from Pokhara, the trek offers stunning views of snow-clad mountains, lush rhododendron forests, and cultural immersion in villages like Ghandruk, home to the Gurung people. You’ll experience traditional dances, local cuisines, and a chance to witness ethnic customs. The trek takes you to Poon Hill (3,210m) for a magnificent sunrise view over peaks like Annapurna, Dhaulagiri, and Machapuchhre.
The trek can be combined with other nearby treks such as the Annapurna Base Camp Trek or Mardi Himal Trek, offering more options for exploration. Along the way, you’ll pass through beautiful villages like Ghorepani and Ghandruk, where you can explore Gurung culture and enjoy local hospitality.
The Poon Hill Trek is a short and easy trek suitable for beginners, families, and travelers with limited time. The trek usually takes 4 to 5 days and reaches a maximum altitude of 3,210 meters at Poon Hill. It can be done throughout the year, but spring and autumn are the best seasons for clear mountain views and blooming rhododendron forests. Accommodation along the route is in comfortable teahouses with good food options. No technical trekking experience is required, but a basic fitness level is recommended due to stone stair climbs. Required permits include the Annapurna Conservation Area Permit (ACAP) and a TIMS Card. This trek offers excellent cultural exposure through Gurung villages, local cuisine, and traditional hospitality, making it one of the most rewarding short treks in Nepal.
It is a panoramic thrill flying into Kathmandu on a clear day. The views of snow-capped mountain peaks sprawling down below you are almost ecstatic, beginning a whole chain of memorable experiences that stay with you for a long, long time. A representative and driver from our office will meet you at the airport and escort you to your hotel. The representative will help you check into your designated hotel. At the hotel you will be briefed about your daily activities.
We take a thirty-minute flight to Pokhara from Kathmandu airport. During the flight, we get to savor the most mesmerizing views of glorious Manaslu and the snow-capped Annapurna mountain range. Soon after touchdown in Pokhara, we take car to Sightseeing.Pokhara’s bewitching beauty has been the subject of many travel writers. Its pristine air, spectacular backdrop of snowy peaks, serene lakes and surrounding greenery make it ‘the jewel in the Himalaya’, a place of remarkable natural beauty. With the magnificent Annapurna range forming the backdrop and the serenity of three major lakes – Phewa, Rupa and Begnas – Pokhara is the ultimate destination for relaxation. Pokhara Valley, gateway to the Annapurna region where many a trekker finds his Shangri-la, sits high on the list of ‘must visit’ places in Nepal. Pokhara once lay on the important trade route between India and Tibet.
Leaving Birethani, we trail along terraced fields beneath the splendid panorama of awe-inspiring glaciated Mountain ranges. On passing a succession of flatlands, forest, cultivated lands and a suspension bridge over Khumnu Khola, we arrive at the beautiful village of Ghandruk after walking for about 6 hours. An ideal vantage point in this pristine village offers breathtaking views of Annapurna South, Gangapurna, Annapurna III, Machhapuchhare and Hiunchuli. Several HOTELS IN teahouses at the village welcome us with warmth and sincere hospitality while catering to the requirements of all trekkers’ who hit the trail through this village.
we ascend further along the trail showcasing rich rhododendron forests, gloriously cascading sparkling mountain streams and other mystical vistas of nature. After continuously climbing for 4 hours, we step on the territory of Tadapani at an altitude of 2’640m. 8’661ft.. Tadapani offers the most magnificent mountain views of the overpowering peaks of Annapurna South.
Leaving Tadapani we proceed further along steep trails down. Nature spreads exotic sight of majestic snow-capped mountain peaks, lush vegetation and rich plant life before us. We climb through rhododendron forest to Deorali 3’100m. 10’170ft. and reach a hamlet and cultivated fields. Continue walking for 3 hours and finally we will find ourselves in Ghorepani. Ghorepani also houses lodges to provide food and accommodation to travelers.
After savoring the mesmerizing sight of Dhaulagiri, Tukuche Peak and other Himalayan giants from the popular vantage point of Poon Hill at 3’210m.10’531ft. we leave Ghorepani and ahead for Nayapul. we further descend towards Birethanti. Birethanti lies stretched beside the Modi River and has resourceful town. On your trails of stone steps, you pass through dense forest and a small village of Ulleri. From Ulleri, a very steep section with 3’767 steps! leads down to Hille on the Bhurungdi Khola. Forty minutes beyond Birethanti, we come to the main road. Now we can easily access any means of transportation to drive to Pokhara. In the evening, we are free to wander by the lakes of Pokhara.
You can either fly or drive to Kathmandu.
Our Nepalese support team will take you to the international airport for your flight home
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