3 days Poonhill Trek

"Witness Marvelous Annapurna Mountain Range, Dhaulagiri and Stunning Machhapuchhre with 3 days Poonhill Trek in Nepal"

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Do you know one can do Ghorepani Poonhill Trek in just 3 days from Pokhara? 3 days Poonhill Trek begins from Pokhara and ends in Pokhara. If you are looking for a short trek in the Annapurna region as a beginner or looking for a Short Poonhill Trek, you can go with the 3 days Ponhill Trek in Nepal. This trek can be completed within 3 days, even if you have less than a week, just 4 days will be enough to witness stunning Annapurna , Dhaulagiri and Machhapuchhre  with spectacular sunrise. Poon Hill is considered to be one of the most popular viewpoint for breathtaking mountain views  in Annapurna region of Nepal near Pokhara city. 

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This 3 days Poonhill Hike takes you to the top of Poonhill (3200m), a popular vantage point in the Annapurna region located at an elevation of 3200m high above sea level, and offers you tremendously magnificent mountain views with stunning sunrise. The trek also offer you an astounding opportunity to observe and experience diverse species of plants and animals in Annapurna conservation Area, the largest protected area of the world. 

Ghorepani Poon Hill 3 day Trek, a short, easy but one of the most rewarding hikes in Nepal Nepal Pokhara. Allocate just a couple of Days in Nepal, board to Pokhara and hike up to Poon Hill via Ghorepani. You will truly feel blesed.

Marvel at witnessing astounding mountain views such as Dhaulagiri, Machhapuchhre(Fishtail), Manaslu, Annapurna Ranges, Lamjung Himal and Ganesh Himal. 

Enjoy yoga and meditation and spa at Poon Hill or at Ghorepani with fresh fall of the sunrays. Have an authentic experience of local foods and hospitality on the trail.

What are the mountain views that I can see in Poonhill Trek? 

The mountain views you will witness and capture include Dhaulagiri, Annapurna Massif, Gangapurna, Manaslu, Ganesh Himal and the most alluring Machhapuchhre. The combination of the first fall of sun rays and the dazzling mountain panoramas will be the moment for a lifetime for the trekkers. This Ghorepani Poonhill Trek 3 days is for those people who are passionate to witness all Annapurna mountain range including the most stunning Machhapuchhre in just 3 days time. 

The 360 views of all these mountains including Annapurna range, Dhaulagiri and Machhapuchhre will keep simply you stunned at the top of Poon Hill and most probably, your cameras will also get amazed and you will notice it. 

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4. Poonhill Luxury Trek with Chitwan 
5. Ghorepani Poonhill Trek with Jungle Safari and Trishuli River 
6. Annapurna Base Camp Trek

Where does Ghorepani-Poonhill Trek begin and end? 

The 3 days Poonhill Trip begins from Kathmandu and takes you to Pokhara, then to Nayapool then to Ulleri and finally to Banthanti by jeep in spring Autumn and Winter. But in summer and rainy season, you have to begin this trek from Nayapool/Birethanti since the country's rough road doesn’t support for a jeep ride up to Ulleri and Banthanti. As you ascend to Nangethanti, you will enjoy an incredible walk through deep woods and natural waterfalls. More importantly, if you do this trek in Spring( Mar-May), you will celebrate astonishing flowering rhododendron ( the national flower of Nepal) covering the entire hills. Penultimately, you will get to Lower Ghorepani and ascend to Ghorepani village within 15 minutes. 

The ascent up to Ghorepani (2800m)unveils astonishing views of the entire mountain panorama of the Annapurna region including Dhaulagiri, Annapurna Massif, Gangapurna, Manaslu,  Himchuli, Ganesh Himal and the most alluring Machhapuchhre.

The next day, the trekkers will make another assent to Poonhill(3200m) which takes around 1 hour to get to the top and celebrate breathtaking mountain views and sunrise. People also do yoga and meditation at the top of the Poonhill. 

After witnessing/collecting/experiencing unexpected mountain views and stunning sunrise from the top of Poonhill, trekkers walk down to Ghorepani and either walk down to Tadapani and Ghandruk or directly to Pokhara along the same trail.

If you want to explore Ghandruk, a massive Gurung( indigenous people of Nepal ) village, then, go with the itinerary with Tadapani and Ghandruk or if you want to avoid it, then, walk down to Ulleri and go back to Pokhara on the same day.

Poon Hill Trekking Photos

Hey guys! Come on you can click marvelous photos of Annapurna Mountain Range, Dhaulagiri, Machhapuchhre( Fishtail), Manaslu, Ganesh Himal, Lamjung Himal, Hieu Chuli and many other neighboring snow fed peaks from both Ghorepani and Poon Hill  and even from Tadapani and Ghandruk village. Believe me that you won’t believe your eyes that you are so close and witnessing these astounding mountain summits with sunrise and sunset. 

Along with the astonishing mountain photos, Poon Hill Trekking Photos include local villages and landscapes, natural water falls, flowering rhododendron, people with smiling faces and the starry nights. 

Also, Poonhill Trek Photos can be the photos of Pokhara city, Phewa Lake, Davis Fall, Gupteswor Mahadev Cave, World Peace Stupa and Pumdikot Mahadev Statue. Some of the most beautiful Poon Hill Trekking Photos are displayed as:

Can I do Poonhill Trek in 2 days? 

The Poonhill trek can be done in 2 days also from Pokhara to Pokhara and 4 days from Kathmandu to Kathmandu. But, these 3 days of Poonhill Trek will take you to Tadapani and Ghandruk too and we also offer you an optional itinerary to Trishuli River Rafting and Chitwan Jungle Safari if you want to combine them with this itinerary. If you are seriously planning your Poonhill Trek as a beginner or considering it as an easy trekking trip in Nepal near Pokhara, you can go through this article  Ghorepani-Poonhill Trek: A Complete Trekkers' Guide You will hugely be benefited by it an cam make your Poonhill Trek more fascinating, safe and exciting with some must have information  regarding trek permits, food and accommodation, guide and porter and transportation. 

Poon Hill Trek Itinerary 2 days

Enjoy Poon Hill Trek Itinerary 2 days from Pokhara and end it again in Pokhara. Ghorepani-Poon Hill Trek Itinerary 2 days is only daobale from Pokhara, ascending up to Ghorepani( first day), clinbing Poon Hill (3210m) for sunrise and mountain views and walk down to Ulleri or Banthanti on the same day and drive back to Pokhara( second day). You can drive to Ulleri or Banthanti from Pokhara directly these days by four-wheel jeep, but may not be possible in summer days( Jun, July and August). Make sure that the jeep takes you to Ulleri or Banthanti, otherwise, it is not possible doing Poon Hill Trek in 2 days. It takes at least 3 days even if you are in Pokhara. 

Actually, Poon Hill Trek Itinerary 2 days doesn't take you to Tadapani and Ghandruk Village as it is not possible in two days Poon Hill Trek. You must walk down to Banthanti or Ulleri and drive back to Pokhara to complete your Poon Hill Trek in 2 days. 

So, Poon Hill Trek Itinerary 2 days is not possible from Kathmandu and even not doable in rainy days as the jeep drive from Pokhara to Ulleri doesn't really work for you. However, if you are in Pokhara and are looking for 2 days hiking trek near Pokhara, you can enjoy this 2 days Ghorepani-Poon Hill with marvelous mountain views and stunning sunrise from Poon Hill. 

Poon Hill Sunrise View

Witness and capture the stunning Poon Hill Sunrise View from the top of Poon Hill (3,210 meters / 10,531 feet), with marvelous views of Annapurna (8,091 meters / 26,545 feet), Dhaulagiri (8,167 meters / 26,795 feet), Machhapuchhre (Fishtail) (6,993 meters / 22,943 feet), Manaslu (8,163 meters / 26,781 feet), Ganesh Himal (7,422 meters / 24,350 feet), and Himalchuli (7,893 meters / 25,896 feet). You won’t believe your eyes as you capture 360° views of these famous mountain peaks in the Annapurna region.

The Poon Hill Sunrise View Trek, Poon Hill Trek, and Ghorepani Poon Hill Trek are essentially the same trip, following the same route via Ulleri (2,050 meters / 6,725 feet), Banthanti (2,260 meters / 7,415 feet), Ghorepani (2,860 meters / 9,383 feet), Poon Hill, Tadapani (2,630 meters / 8,629 feet), and Ghandruk (1,940 meters / 6,364 feet).

To capture the Poon Hill Sunrise View with the astonishing Annapurna and Dhaulagiri ranges, one typically requires at least 3 days from Pokhara and 4-5 days from Kathmandu. If you have 3 days or even just 2 days while in Pokhara, you can enjoy this incredible view, reflected on the giant snow-capped summits. Hundreds of people gather at the top of Poon Hill for this breathtaking moment. Their expressions? A resounding “Wooooooow!!” or an “OMG!!” with wide eyes and open mouths, completely awestruck. Don’t you want to experience this moment? Definitely a big YES, right?

Ghorepani Poon Hill Trek 3 Days

The Ghorepani Poon Hill Trek (3 days) is a quick and easy hike to Poon Hill from Pokhara. This 3-day trek is only feasible from Pokhara, ending in Pokhara, not from Kathmandu. If you are in Pokhara and interested in a short hike to see the sunrise over Annapurna, Dhaulagiri, Machhapuchhre, Manaslu, and Ganesh Himal, the 3-day Ghorepani Poon Hill Trek is a perfect choice, rewarding you with stunning mountain vistas.

The trek begins from Pokhara, ascending through Ulleri and Banthanti to Nangethanti (2,430 meters / 7,972 feet), and finally leads to Ghorepani village (2,860 meters / 9,383 feet). Ghorepani village is the base camp for Poon Hill, and it takes about 1 hour and 30 minutes to climb to the top of Poon Hill (3,210 meters / 10,531 feet). From here, you can celebrate the most stunning sunrise view and breathtaking summits of Annapurna and Dhaulagiri. The trail then takes you back to Pokhara via the same route or through Tadapani and Ghandruk. Jeep drives from Pokhara to Ulleri/Banthanti are available for the trek in Spring, Winter, and Autumn seasons but not during the rainy season.

Ghorepani Poon Hill Trek 3-Day Itinerary

Day 01: Ascend to Ghorepani, explore the village, and enjoy mountain views.

Day 02: Climb to Poon Hill (3,210 meters / 10,531 feet), enjoy the sunrise with panoramic views of Annapurna, Machhapuchhre, and Dhaulagiri, and walk to Tadapani (2,630 meters / 8,629 feet) via Deurali (3,090 meters / 10,138 feet).

Day 03: Descend to Ghandruk (1,940 meters / 6,364 feet), explore the village, have lunch, and drive back to Pokhara.

Or:

Day 01: Hike to Ulleri (2,050 meters / 6,725 feet) or Banthanti (2,260 meters / 7,415 feet).

Day 02: Hike to Ghorepani (2,860 meters / 9,383 feet).

Day 03: Climb Poon Hill, enjoy the sunrise, and descend to Banthanti, then drive back to Pokhara along the same trail.

Poon Hill Trek from Pokhara

For those with limited time, the Poon Hill Trek from Pokhara can be done in either 2 or 3 days. Capture the astonishing sunrise over Annapurna (8,091 meters / 26,545 feet), Dhaulagiri (8,167 meters / 26,795 feet), Machhapuchhre (6,993 meters / 22,943 feet), Manaslu (8,163 meters / 26,781 feet), and Ganesh Himal (7,422 meters / 24,350 feet). Walk through the Annapurna Conservation Area, past natural waterfalls and local villages, while experiencing the warm hospitality of the local people and tasting authentic Nepali cuisine in villages like Ulleri, Banthanti, Ghorepani, Tadapani, and Ghandruk.

The 3-day trek from Pokhara follows the same route but extends to Tadapani and Ghandruk before returning to Pokhara. From Ghandruk, you can take a direct drive to Pokhara.

For those pressed for time, the 2-day trek is a condensed version, ascending to Ghorepani in one day, climbing Poon Hill for the sunrise the next morning, and returning to Ulleri after breakfast to catch a jeep back to Pokhara.

What is the Difficulty Level of Poon Hill Trek? 

 Poonhill Trek is an easy trekking trip in Nepal in the popular Annapurna region for beginners. The highest elevation you get is 3200m which is Poonhill. Ghorepani is located at 2800m above sea level. One doesn't really require any kind of special hiking/trekking skills for 3 days Poon hill Trek as all beginners with basic skills of hiking and trekking can do it successfully. There is no threat of high altitude sickness in 3 days Poon hill trek as the highest 3200m which is Poonhill is located below 4000m. 

Going up to 3200m above sea level in the mountain is not difficult and even the 3 days Ghorepani Poonhill trek  trail is not technical and slippery with rocky hills and steep slopes. The trail is cool and serene in Annapurna Conservation Area taking you all the way up through lush forest and natural waterfalls till you get to the highest elevation, Poonhill and Ghorepani.

Summing up, the 3 days Poonhill Trek is for beginners who want to experience an easy trek in Nepal witnessing the entire Annapurna mountain ranges. Trekkers trekking to Poonhill don’t require any technical trekking skills. Yes, beginners can do this trek. This is popular as Short Poon hill Trek as well. 

What are Required Permits for 3 Ghiorepani- Poonhill Trek ? 

Two types of different permits are required for your 3 days Poonhill Trek. They are TIMS Card ( Trekking Information Management System) Card and Annapurna Conservation Area Entry Permit. The TIMS Card costs USD 20 and Annapurna Conservation Area Entry Permits costs USD 30. You can obtain these 3 days Poonhill Trek Permits from your local travel partner or you can collect them directly by visiting Nepal Tourism Board located in Bhrikutimandap, Kathmandu. 

You can visit Nepal Tourism Board located in Kathmandu and apply for these permit before you go for 3 days Poonhill Trek. You will easily obtain them. 

Poon Hill Trek Permits are checked at the two different points: Nayapool/Birethanti and Lower Ghorepani villages in your Poon Hill Trek. You have make an entry of your trekking permits for Ghorepani Poon Hill while entering into Annapurna Conservation Area and while making an exit from the Poon Hill Trekking Route.

Ghorepani Poonhill Trek 3 days Itinerary

Ghorepani Poonhill Trek 3 days Itinerary begins and ends in Pokhara. If you like to begin your Ghorepani Poonhill Trek from Kathmandu, it takes at least 5 days. This itinerary is Poon Hill Trek from Pokhara to Pokhara 3 days. 

Poonhill Trek 3 days Itinerary begins officially from Pokhara with a drive to Birethanti/Nayapool via Naudanda. Further, you drive to Ulleri or Banthanti if you are travelling in Spring ( Mar-May), Autumn( Sep-Nov) and Winter (Dec- Feb). But if you are travelling in Rainy ( Jun-Aug), you cannot get the jeep drive to Ulleri from Pokhara. So, one needs to prepare accordingly by asking the authentic information about jeep drive to Ulleri/Banthani from Pokhara. 

The real hiking commences from either Birethanti or Ulleri depending on the seasons you choose for your Ghorepani-Poon Hill Trekking 3 days. You will walk through beautiful local villages including Tikhedhunga, Ulleri, Banthanti and Nangethanti. During the walks, you will enjoy witnessing and experiencing marvelous natural waterfalls and deep woods in Annapurna Conservation Area, the largest protected area of the world. 

There are a few but enough local teahouse for tea, snacks and other meal you want during the walk to Ghorepani village. Before we ascend the main Ghorepani village, we are welcomed by lower Ghorepani village which paves the multiple ways to Deurali and directly Poon Hill. 

You will ascend main Ghorepani Village facing directly towards Annapurna Himalayan Range and Dhaulagiri. 

You can ascend Ghorepani village from Pokhara via Ulleri and Banthanti on the same day, it means day 1. And other two days can be used to go Tadapani and Ghandruk and back to Pokhara. This is how 3 days Poon Hill Trek Itinerary is set. 

After ascending Poonhill and witnessing marvelous mountan views including entire Annapurna range, massive Dhaulagiri, stunning Machhapuchhre, Ganesh Himal and Manaslu with the first fall of sunrays, we walk to Tadapani or can directly walk down to Ulleri along the same trail and end the trek on the same day by driving back to Pokhara from Ulleri/ Banthanti. 

 After our ascent to Poon Hill (3210m) , we trek to Tadapni and then to Ghandruk. Both Tadapani and Ghandruk are part of Annapurna Conservation Area and offer the trekkers an excellent opportunity of enjoying serene, cool and refreshing walks all the time while passing these popular two villages. 

You will enjoy rich culture, traditions, ancient museums, local authentic cuisines and homelike environment in Ghandruk village. On the same day after we explore the largest Gurung village, Ghandruk, we drive back to Pokhara City by either public bus or by private car/jeep. 

We end our Ghorepani-Poonhill Trekking 3 days in Pokhara with a beautiful walks alongside of grand Phewa Lake. You can also explore Pokhara city and do enjoy 

3 day Poon Hill trek itinerary from Pokhara

Day 1: Drive to Ulleri/ Banthanti and hike to Ghorepani (2800m) ( 3 hours drive and 3 hours hike) 

Day 2: Hike to Poon Hill ( 3210m) and Trek to Tadapani (2700m) ( 1 hour hiking for Poonhill and 5 hours for Tadapani) 

Day 3: Trek to Ghandruk( 1600m) and drive back to Pokhara(900m) ( 2 hours hiking for Ghandruk and 3 hours drive) 

Poonhill Trek Distance 

If you begin Poon Hill Trek from Kathmandu, the driving distance from Kathmandu to Pokharais 200.4 km along prithvi Highway taking all 7-8 hours. The distance from Pokhara to Poonhill is 62km. The drive covers 44km from Pokhara to Nayapool/ Birethanti and the hiking distance from Nayapool to Poonhill is 22 km. 

If you intend returning back along the same trail, you need to cover the same distance. But, majority of people like to go to Tadapani and then to Ghandruk during their Ghorepani-Poonhill Trek rather than backtracking along the same trail. 

If you follow the different trails through Tadapani, the walking distance from Ghorepani to Tadapni is 9.7 kilometers / 6 miles and Tadapani to Ghandruk is 6.5 kilometers/ 4 miles. The distance from Tadapani to Ghandruk is shorter than the walking distance from Ghorepani to Tadapani. And, if you are returning back to Pokhara from Ghandruk, the total distance you need to cover from Ghandruk to Pokhara is 42 kilo/ 26 miles. 

You can choose whichiever way you like to backtrack, either following the same trail down to Nayapool or via Tadapani and Ghandruk while doing Poon Hill Trek in Nepal. 

Poon Hill Trek Route 

There are two popular Poon Hill Trek Route. The most popular Poon Hill Trek Route is clockwise via Ulleri and Banthnati and the anti- clockwise which is via Ghandruk and Tadapani.

Actually, majority of the trekkers love doing Poon Hill Trek from Pokhara via Ulleri and Banthanti. However, some of the trekkers still go with the anti-clockwise route that is via Ghandruk and Tadapani. 

The Poonhill Trek Route via Ulleri and Banthanti is safer, convenient and exciting than the Ghorepani Poonhill Trek Route via Ghandruk. 

The Poon Hill Trek Route via Ulleri is not as steeper as the trek route via Ghandruk and Tadpani. There are more stone steps to climb via Ghandruk and Tadapani than the route via Ulleri and Banthanti. 

Therefore, out of 100 people who are going to Poon Hill, 90 people choose to go Poon Hill via Ulleri and Banthanti and only 10 via Ghandruk and Tadapani. 

So, you are recommended doing your Ghorepani Poonhill Trek via Ulleri and Banthanti route, not via Ghandruk and Tadapani. 

You begin your Poon Hill Trekking from the hotel in Pokhara with a drive to Nayapool and Birethanti via Kande, Naudanda and Lumle. You will further drive to either Ghandruk or Ulleri in Spring, Winter and Autumn months and then begin the walk formally. Those who follow the clockwise route, they ascend via Ulleri and Banthnati and those who prefer anti-clockwise route, walk up to Poon Hill via Ghandruk and Tadapni. 

The Third alternative Poon Hill Trek route is via Tatopani. If you are in Jomsom, Muktinath and Mustang area and you like to trek to Poon Hill and then to Pokhara, you can do it via Tatopani as well. Trekking from Tatopani to Poon Hill takes 6-7 hours. 

How are Food and Accommodation in 3 days Poonhill Trek? 

Until Pokhara, trekkers will enjoy luxury accommodation and they can have the food items they like. But, when they ascend to Ulleri and Poonhill-Ghorepani, they may not have much of a chance to have accommodation and food items like in Pokhara and Kathmandu . However, don’t be sad, there are plenty of lodges and guesthouses to organize your accommodation and food for you. Moreover, your guide will manage beautiful food and accommodation for you during the trek. The local guesthouses and the lodges will offer you food items with certain criteria with prices mentioned in the menu during your 3 days Poonhill Trek.

These days, new restaurants, hotels  and lodges are being built in Ghorepani and Poonhill area and one can even enjoy luxury accommodation with good hot shower and spa or massage in Ghorepani during your Poonhill Trek in Nepal. The Ghorepani Village, Tadapani Village and Ghandruk can provide you very good accommodation and local hygienic foods items in your Poonhill Trek near Pokhara.  

Transportation in Ghorepani- Poonhill Trek 3 days

If you are starting the trek from Kathmandu, you will have two options: air and land and if you are starting it from Pokhara, then, you have the only choice which is land. The flight from Kathmandu to Pokhara is 40 minutes maximum and the road trip is 7-8 hours. Even, the road gets disturbed by heavy traffic and other issues. So, flight is recommended. 

After you get to Pokhara, you again have to drive to Nayapool/Birethanti and then to Ulleri and Banthanti for 2-3 hours and begin the hiking. While returning from Ghorepani-Poonhill, you can drive directly from Ghandruk to Pokhara or Banthanti to Pokhara if you are retruning along the same trail and Pokhara to Kathmandu. ( Flight from Pokhara is optional)

If you want to know details about Poonhill Trek Transportation, Ponhill Jeep Ride will help your a lot to set up your mind for transportation for 3 days Poonhill Trek especially for Jeep Ride to Ulleri/Banthanti from Pokhara. Actaully, these days, with the expanson of rural roads, trekekers who are doing Ghorepani Poonhill Trek can take four-wheel jeep drive from Pokhara, Harichowk to Ulleri and Banthanti and can walk up to Ghorepani on the same day. 

Guide and Porter for 3 days Poonhill Trek 

You require hiring at least a guide for your 3 days Poonhill Trek. The guide will be very helpful with a government  License, and coordinating for walking. She knows about local flora and fauna, Entire Mountain views, well-known precautions, and local culture. Even the porter will help in many ways like carrying your baggage.

If you are confident enough to carry your luggage on your own, you don't need to hire porter for your 3 days Poonhill Trek as you are ascending only up to 3200m only for a day and will be back to Pokhara on the second day. Also, one doesn't require heavy, wide and comprehensive packing for Poonhill Trek  3 days.

Some people go to Poonhill without hiring guide which is possible but it is not recommended for your safety and for exciting and informative Poonhill Trek.  You can make some beautiful memories and moments to remember if you hire a guide for Poon Hill Trek. 

How is Communication facility in 3 days Poonhill Trek ? 

Trekkers who are doing 3 days Poonhill trek, a short Poonhill Trek in Nepal will enjoy an undisturbed and very reliable communications like phone calls, internet and WI-fi facilities all round the trip. In Kathmandu and Pokhara, you will have no probles about the phone calls, online calls, Wi-fi and internet facilities. Even in the mountain in Poonhill and Ghorepani, you will have the same access of Wi-fi and internet calls and normal phone calls. One can have the access of all kinds of phone calls, internet calls and messaging even from the top of Poonhill (3200m). 

The guesthouse and hotels located in Ghorepani, Tadpani and Ghandruk will provide you Wi-fi facility in full fledge without any disturbances. It will be provided to you free of cost. Don't worry about the Wi-fi and phone calls facilities in your 3 days Poonhill Trek Nepal. As the Poon Hill Trekking Trail is located near Pokhara, you will have all the facilities of foods and accommodation almost similar to Pokhara and Kathmandu. 

Beginning and Ending Point of Poon Hill Trek 3 days 

The Poon Hill Trek 3 days begins from Pokhara with a jeep ride to Ulleri/Banthanti and ascend up to Ghorepani on the same day. The jeep drive from Pokhara to Ulleri/ Banthanti is for 3 hours and you formally begin your Ghorepani Poonhill Trek 3 days from Banthanti ascending to Lower Ghorepani and Upper Ghorepani ( 2800m). 

After you ascend to Poonhill and witness marvelous mountain peaks including Annapurna Range, Dhaulagiri , Machhapuchhre, Manaslu, Himal Chuli and Ganesh Himal, the trekkers will trek to Tadapani and then to Ghandruk village and end the formal walk. From Ghandruk village, the trekkers will take anotehr jeep ride back to Pokhara for 3-4 hours and end the trek with beautiful evening in the Lakeside Pokhara. 

How is Drinking Water in Ghorepani-Poon Hill Trek 3 days?

Trekkers can buy purified bottled water easily on the trail during 3 days Poonhill Trek. The local teashops and lodges sell the bottled water which cost Rs.150-200. Or if you want to refill your bottle with fresh and pure drinking water during your Poonhill Trek, you will be offered by local teahouses charging you Rs. 150-200 per liter. Actually, the Annapurna Conservation Area Project manages the pure and safe drinking water for every trekker who travel in Annapurna region like Ghorepani Poon Hill. If you want warm/hot/ boiled water, you can get it easily at local lodges with some extra charge like Rs. 150-200 per liter. 

But, don't try to fill your water bottle with local tap water and the water from streams.  The water from local taps and streams are not suitable to drink for you as your tommy may not adopt it. It may me contaminated and you may have stomach issues on the trip.

Poon Hill Trek Tea Houses 

Stay overnight at teahouses in Poon Hill Trek. Poon Hill Trek Tea houses are normally basic with twin sharing beds. If someone wants, one can get single room for overnight stay at the teahouses available in Poon Hill Trek. The Poon Hill Trek Tea Houses are neat and clean with dining, living rooms and kitchen. You will enjoy heating system in the center of the dining hall. Also, the plugins are centralized in the dining so that every trekker will get the access to charging and Wi-fi connectivity. It means, you may not get the facility of charging plug in and Wi-fi connectivity in your bedroom as all the trekkers who are staying or sharing the same teahouse use the same connectivity and charging access. 

Mostly, the Poon Hill Teahouses are like local homestays. You can stay with the local people and the local chefs cook foods for you. Even if you are interested in cooking and helping the local chefs during your Poon Hill Trek, you can do it but needs permission with your guide and with local teahouse owner. 

The villages like Ulleri, Banthanti, Ghorepani (2800m), Tadapani and Ghandruk have sufficient number of teahouses for Poon Hill Trek. Poon Hill Trek tea houses are crowded and, sometimes, all- reserved in two peak trekking seasons in Nepal: Autumn and Spring. The months of March, April, May, Sept, Oct and Nov are spring and autumn respectively in Nepal and it may be difficult to find accommodation in Poon Hill Trek Tea Houses in Spring and Autumn seasons. So, reserve your accommodation directly or via trekking operator in Nepal beforehand you board on Poon Hill Trek Route. 

Nowadays, Poon Hill Trek Tea Houses are considerably advanced and improved. They have improved the accommodations, connectivity facility and meals items as the number of trekkers is rising every year. The menu offered by local teahouse in Poon Hill Trek route offer you a wide variety food items like continental, Indian, Chinese, Japanese, Thai and authentic Nepali cuisines. 

Also, trekkers can enjoy suite room with luxury accommodation in Ghorepani and Ghandruk villages these days. If you are a luxury seeker and looking forward to enjoying luxury accommodation in Poon Hill Trek, it is possible with prior reservation and with higher payment. Isn’t it a good news for you that one can have massage in Poon Hill Trek in Ghorepani village and Ghandruk? Yes, you can do it at Poon Hill Trek Tea Houses in Ghorepani and Ghandruk village. 

Poon Hill Trek Tea Houses offer the trekkers excellent connectivity of Wi-fi access for free of cost. They also provide supper cool hot shower with some extra payment like Rs 300-500 per shower. 

So, choose what kind of accommodation you want in the tea houses in Poon Hill Trek Route and book and go with your Poon Hill Trek.

How do I get to Poon Hill?

If you are beginning your Poon Hill Trek from Kathmandu, you either have to take drive or domestic flight from Kathmandu to Pokhara. The drive will be for 6 hours and the lights will last for only half an hour.

After you get to Pokhara, you will take another drive to Ulleri or Banthanti by jeep or you can begin your walk from Birethanti after 2 hours drive. It is 16 km drive from Pokhara to Ulleri.

The jeep drive from Pokhara to Ulleri or Banthanti is possible only in Autumn, Winter and Spring, but not possible in rainy season as the rural road section from Nayapool to Ulleri/Banthanti is disturbed by landslides and heavy rainfall.

You will walk up to Ghorepani via Nangethanti and lower Ghorepani spending 4-5 hours. The trail is all the way up till you get to Ghorepani.

Once you get to Ghorepani, it opens up all alluring mountain views of Annapurna mountain Range, Dhaulagiri, Machhapuchhre, Manaslu and Ganesh Himal. Ghorepani village has lodges, restaurants, hotels, groceries and some trekking equipment shops as well.

You will hike up to Poon Hill (3210m) before sunrises and it takes around 1.30 hrs to get to the top of the Poon Hill from Ghorepani. You will spend about an hour there at the top of Poon Hill for sunrise and mountain views and walk down to Ghorepani village, have breakfast and walk towards Tadapani or directly walk down to Ulleri and get back to Pokhara by jeep drive.

Alternatively, you can go to Ghorepani and Poon Hill via Ghandruk as well. This trail is anticlockwise wise and the trail from Ghnadruk to Ghorepani is steeper that the trail from Ulleiri to Ghorepani. However, it is better to follow the trial via Ghandruk to get Ghorepani from Pokhara during winter as you will encounter frozen ice on the steep downhill from Thample Danda to Tadapani which may be risky than going up to Ghorepani from Ghandruk.  

What is the most beautiful thing to experience in Poon Hill Trek? 

The most beautiful and spectacular thing to experience in Poon Hill Trek is witnessing and capturing Mt. Dhaulagiri, Annapurna Massif, Machhapuchhre, Manaslu and Ganesh Himal from the top fo the Poon Hill. 

After you arrive at Ghorepani Village, you will climb Poon Hill (3210m) by spending 1.30 hrs and you will have the most memorable moment with marvelous sunrise which reflects on the surface of Dhaulagiri, Annapurna, Machhapuchhre, Manaslu and Ganesh Himal. To capture this moment and the views, hundreds of people flock to Poon Hill and they feel that they are truly blessed. The most astonhsing among these mountain summits is Fishtail( Machhapuchhre). 

If I cannot walk in Poon Hill Trek, what is alternative? 

Some people really feel difficult to climb the steep uphill of Ulleri via Hile and the steep climb from Bantahnti to Thample Danda via Ghandruk. If you cannot walk and climb Ghorepani either clockwise( via Ulleri) and anticlockwise via Ghandruk and Banthanti, you can use horse riding to Ghorepani. For this, you can ask your guide to manage horse for you and you may have to pay extra cost for the horse.

Poon Hill trek itinerary 4 days

Poon Hill Trek can be done even in 4 days from Kathmandu to Kathmandu via Pokhara. This is the Poon Hill Trek Itinerary 4 days you follow: 

Day 01: Fly or Drive to Pokhara from Kathmandu ( Drive -6 hours- Flight-30 minutes)

Day 02: Drive to Ulleri/Banthanti ( 2.30 hours jeep drive) and ascend to Ghorepani (4 hours walk-2900m)

Day 03: Ascend Poon Hill in the early morning( 1.30 hrs-3210m) and walk down to Ghorepani- Have Breakfast- Walk down to Ulleri or Banthanti and drive back to Pokhara by jeep

Day 04: Drive or fly back to Kathmandu 

This is how you can do your Poon Hill Trek comfortably in 4 days from Kathmandu to Kathmandu with marvelous walks and the views of mountain peaks including Dhaulagiri, Annapurna, Machhapuchhre, Manaslu and Ganesh Himal. 

However, this 4 days Poon Hill Trek Itinerary may not be possible in summer days/months( May, June and July) as the Poon Hill Region receives heavy rainfall and the country road is damaged by landslides. 

Poon Hill trek itinerary 5 days

Do you know Poon Hill Trek can be comfortably accomplished in 5 days from Kathmandu. The Poon Hill Trek Itienrary 5 days is like this:

Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu – Stay Overnight in Kathmandu 

Day 02: Drive or Fly to Pokhara ( 30 mins flight and 6 hours drive) Stay overnight in Pokhara

Day 03: Drive to Ulleri/ Banthanti and trek to Ghorepani(2900m) ( drive-2.30 hrs and 4 hours hiking)

Day 04: Hike up to Poon Hill ( 1.30 hrs) and capture mountain views of Annapurna, Dhaulagiri and Machhapuchhre and walk down to Ulleri and Banthanti via Ghorepani village after your breakfast and drive back to Pokhara for overnight stay ( 7 hours- a long working day)

Day 05: Drive or Fly back to Kathmandu ( enjoy evening in Kathmandu) 

This Poon Hill Trek itinerary 5 day is very convenient and comfortable for you to complete without any hassles. The only big days for you during this Ghorepani Poon Hill Trek Itinerary 5 days are: the day while moving from Pokhara to Ulleri/Banthanti and ascending up to Ghorepani and the day while climbing up to Poon Hill and walking down to Banthanti/ Ulleri and driving back to Pokhara. You need to work for at lest 7 hours for these days to complete your Poon Hill Trek in 5 days from Kathmandu.

Poon Hill Trek in Winter

Poon Hill Trek can be done in winter and it become fascinating doing Ghorepani Poon Hill Trek in winter, in December, January and February than in September, October and November as the weather condition turns to be clearer with freshly visible mornings. Though the temperature drops down to negative during winter months at Ghorepani and Poon Hill and snowfall occurs, more fantastic mountain panoramas of Dhaulagiri, Annapurna and Machhapuchhre will make your Ghorepani Poon Hill Trek in winter absolutely rewarding. 

The Ghorepani Poon Hill Trekking Trails and the local guesthouse are less crowded as fewer people are there for Poon Hill Trek and one who goes for Poon Hill Trekking in winter can enjoy and explore the nature and  the local villages like Ulleri, Ghorepani, Tadapani and Ghandruk authentically without any rush and any crowds of people flocking to Ghorepani and Poon Hill. So, cleverer and smarter people do Poon Hill Trek in winter months as they can enjoy fresh snow and more exhilarating mountain summits of Annapurna, Dhaulagiri and Machhapuchhre. 

Poon Hill Trek in winter requires a good preparations with trekking poles, down jacket and -10 degree Celsius resting sleeping bag for cold chilling winter nights during the trek. Warm gloves and woolen caps or hats and plenty of hot drinks are needed for Ghorepani Poon Hill Trek in winter. 

Poon Hill Trek without Guide 

Poon Hill Trek without guide is also possible but trekking permits are mandatory. If you are confident enough that you can do Ghorepani Poon Hill Trek independently on solo, you are permitted doing it without guide and porter. After you obtain TIMS Card and Annapurna Conservation Area Permit, you can venture onto the Poon Hill Trail without hiring guide and porter.

However, you must be confirmed that you use the right transportation, accommodation and follow the right trail to Poon Hill and back to Kathmandu or Pokhara. Otherwise, guide will help you arranging your meals, transportation, and accommodation and helps you imparting you authentic information about trails, local flora and fauna and local people their culture. Most importantly, you will be helped in risks management by your guide if hire one during the Poon Hill Trek. So, if you love trekking solo, you can go , otherwise, we suggest you hiring at least either a porter or a guide for your Ghorepani Poon Hill Trek. Hiring guide or a porter will cost between USD 25-30 for Poon Hill Trek. 

It is highly recommended hiring either a guide or a porter if you are trekking to Poon Hill during Autumn months ( September, October and November) as thousands of people make their Poon Hill Trek and one cannot enjoy right accommodation, meals and transportation during the trip. 

Can I do Poon Hill Trek without guide? 

Yes, one can do Poon Hill Trek without Guide or porter. It depends on you whether doing Poon Hill Trek with guide or without him/her. You can do both and there is not such rule of Government of Nepal that one mandatorily must hire guide or porter for Ghorepani Poon Hill Trek, they can go independently.

However, one needs to be prepare comprehensively with right and reliable trekking equipment and book all transportation, accommodations and meals beforehand the trek. You may have problems during Autumn months: Sept, Oct and November as largest number go for Poon Hill Trek. You can do Ghorepani Poon Hill Trek independently in other seasons: Rainy, Spring and Winter but not in Autumn as solo trekkers may not find right accommodation, transportation and meals facilities during the trek. So, it recommended hiring guide or porter.

Poon Hill Trek Cost for Nepali

Poon Hill Trek Cost for Nepali ranges between Rs. 1500-2000 in package per night. This package cost includes accommodation in sharing basis, two meals (dinner and breakfast) and drinking water. Those who want the non-veg meal need to pay Rs2000 and  if you go with veg meal, you will just pay Rs 1500 per individual as Poon Hill Trek Cost for Nepal. The transportation cost from Kathmandu to Pokhara and back to Kathmandu will be extra. You can go either with flight or road drive. It is not required to obtain any trekking permits for Poon Hill Trek for Nepali.

 3 day Poon Hill Trek Itinerary from Pokhara

Day 01: Drive to Ulleri/Banthanti (2100m) ( 3 hrs. drive via Nayapool) One can use jeep or local bus- Hike up to Ghorepani on the same day( 4 hours hike) (2880m)

Day 02: Walk up to Poon Hill ( 1 hrs.) , enjoy mountain and sunrise view (3210m)- walk to Tadapani (2600m) (5 hrs.)

Day 03: Walk to Ghandruk (1900m) (3 hrs.) Haven lunch there in Ghandruk and drive back to Pokhara via Nayapool ( 3 hrs. drive) Stay overnight at hotel in Pokhara

 3 days trek in Pokhara

The most popular 3 days trek in Pokhara is Ghorepani Poon Hill Trek 3 days. If you are in Pokhara and looking forward to enjoying relaxing 3 days trek in Pokhara , you can go with 3 days Poon Hill Trek to witness Annapurna, Dhaulagiri, Machhapuchhre, Manaslu and Ganesh Himal.  One can celebrate very refreshing and relaxing hiking for full 2 days with local flora and fauna and local villages like Ulleri, Banthanti, Ghorepani, Tadapani and Ghandruk. One can enjoy  authentic cuisines during this Poon Hill Trek 3 days from Pokhara.