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1 - 1 | $375 |
2 - 4 | $275 |
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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.
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.
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.
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:
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.
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.
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?
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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
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)
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
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 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.
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 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 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.
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 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.
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
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.
3 Days Poon Hill Trek can be done all round the year even in the peak of monsoon ( July and August) and peak of the winter (January). However, the best times of the year for Poonhill Trek are Autumn and Spring(Sep, Oct, Nov, Mar, Apr and June). Those who love rainfall and snowfall love doing this 3 days Poonhill Trek either in rainy and winter. Winter months fed you with beautiful freshly fallen snow and the rainy months offers you tickling drizzle and natural shower into the wild mountains including Machhapuchhre, Annapurna and Dhaulagiri.
Since Poon Hill Trek is an easy and facilitated area trekking in Nepal near Pokhara city, the snow lovers find Poon Hill Trek astonishing and the most rewarding during the months of winter( Dec, Jan, Feb). The trekkers who are ascending Poon Hill from Pokhara during winter can be wild into the nature with freshly fallen snow and breathtaking mountain views. So, do not hesitate doing Poon Hill Trek in winter months if you have got time and interest.
The major cities like Kathmandu, Pokhara, Chitwan, Butwal, Biratnagar, Hetauda, Janakpur etc.. have got good health facilities with good hospitals and health service centers. But in mountain region and far hilly region, such kinds of facilities are not available.
The article Travel Guide Nepal will offer some important information about how to prepare and what to do in Nepal during their Nepal Holidays and can have better experiences afterwards and also will help in setting your Short Ghorepani Poon Hill Trek.
Initially, you will take a jeep drive to Ulleri/Banthanti (2100m) from Pokhara and then formally begin to walk through deep woods and natural waterfalls. But, this jeep drive is possible only in Spring, Autumn and Winter, not possible in rainy as the rural road from Birethanti to Ulleri/Banthanti is, more or less, disturbed by heavy rain with landslides. So, make sure that the jeep ride from Pokhara to Ulleri is possible beforehand.
The walk continues, from Ulleri or Banthanti(2100m) as the trail gets better on a gradual winding path to Ghorepani. The highest overnight stops of the trip, enjoy the lunch stop along the way and continue the trek on a winding path with short ups. The walk leads amidst beautiful woods of pines and rhododendrons of Annapurna Conservation Area to reach the main welcome gate, the entrance to Ghorepani Village(2800m).
From the welcome gate, a short climb to Upper / Deurali where Ghorepani village is situated. Facing grand views of the Dhaulagiri Himal range, having nice good lodges for trekkers, as you check into a lovely room. Enjoy the lunch and overnight stop, with the rest of the afternoon relax and explore the Poon-Magar village with views of snow peaks. Ghorepani stands amidst enchanting woods of rhododendron and pine trees, on the foot of famous Poon Hill.
You can get the facilities of spa and massage here at Ghorepani village with perfectly hot shower of you want.
Enjoy overnight at lodge/hotel with local authentic cuisines at Ghorepani with magnificent mountain views including Dhaulagiri, Annapurna, Machhapuchhre, Manaslu and Ganesh Himal just in front of your eyes.
Start the early morning hike, a climb to Poon Hill top (3210 m) takes about an hour or a little more. On reaching the top and the highest point of the adventure enjoy the stunning sunrise views. Poon Hill with an observation tower to catch more panoramic views of the staggering mountain range. After bright and striking sunrise views along with a grand panorama of the world’s highest peaks of Dhaulagiri, Manaslu and Annapurna Himalayas with arrays of snow peaks, you will really feel that you are blessed with this ascent to Poonhill.
Being refreshed with cool morning breathtaking views, head downhill to Ghorepani for breakfast, and then continue walking. From Ghorepani on an alternative route, offers more scenic views with new places of southern ridges of the Annapurna Himalayas. Climb to the top of Deurali Hill, which is almost the same height as Poon Hill.
The views of Annapurna and Dhaulagiri Himalayan range remain constant, then head downhill to Bhanthati a small settlement. Possible lunch stop, afternoon walk down to a stream and an hour climb up to Tadapani. A nice settlement with 5-6 lodges with grand views of the Annapurna Himalayas surrounded by dense tree lines.
Optional Itinerary: You can directly walk down to Banthanti or Ulleri from Ghorepani and take jeep ride to get back to Pokhara. This way you can end your Poonhill trek in 2 days.
Enjoy evening in Pokhara Lakeside.
Morning enjoy another stunning sunrise view from Tadapani, from the lodge of overnight stay. Enjoy the close views of Annapurna peaks, having breakfast morning a short and easy walk to Ghandruk village.
Start the morning walk through beautiful woodland to reach the small settlement of Bhaise Kharka. Downhill starts down to a stream and then on a winding trail to Ghandruk. One of the largest Gurung villages around the Annapurna Himalaya range. The Gurung people with similar looks like Poon Magar of Ghorepani villagers. The Gurung follow Hinduism and Buddhism religion with their own ancient culture of the Bon sect of pre-Buddhism. At Ghandruk after checking into the best lodges available, after lunch explore the interesting village and its small Gurung museum.
After you explore Ghandruk Village, the Gurung people's largest village with typical traditional houses, you will drive back to Pokhara with a four-wheel jeep and check in the hotel. You can walk around Lakeside Pokhara in the evening. Enjoy your favorite dishes in a good restaurants in Pokhara and prepare for the next days drive or flight back to Kathmandu.
My experience with Haven Holidays on the 3-day Poon Hill trek was absolutely incredible. The trekking route was well-planned, with breathtaking views at every turn. Our guide was knowledgeable and made sure everyone in the group felt safe and comfortable throughout the journey. The accommodations provided by Haven Holidays were cozy in mountain lodges but neat and clean, offering a much-needed respite after a day of trekking. I highly recommend this trek to anyone looking for a rejuvenating adventure amidst the stunning beauty of the Himalayas.
I recently completed the 3-day Poon Hill trek with Haven Holidays, and it exceeded all my expectations. The trekking route was challenging yet manageable, offering panoramic views of the Annapurna range that took my breath away. Our guide was experienced and shared fascinating insights about the local culture and landscape along the way. The accommodations provided by Haven Holidays were comfortable, and the meals were delicious and satisfying. Overall, it was an unforgettable adventure that I would highly recommend to anyone seeking a taste of the Himalayan wilderness.
Trekking with Haven Holidays on the 3-day Poon Hill trek was an absolute dream come true. The itinerary was well-paced, allowing us to soak in the natural beauty of the Himalayas without feeling rushed. Our guide was attentive and went above and beyond to ensure that everyone in the group had an enjoyable experience. The sunrise from Poon Hill was a highlight of the trek, offering a surreal panorama of snow-capped peaks bathed in golden light. I can't thank Haven Holidays enough for providing such a memorable and enriching adventure.
When preparing for a trekking trip in Nepal, it's essential to have the right equipment and packing list to ensure your safety and comfort to complete your mission. You will need to pack smart and light. This packing list doesn’t mean you need to pack everything listed here. This list is a guideline, and your final list will depend on your preferences and judgment. Follow as per your personal needs and preferences by taking this as a reference.
Sun Hat/Cap for sun protection - A Sun hat protects the face from the strong rays of the sun. Carry a lightweight hat that can be easily packed. Or A wide-brimmed hat to cover your ears, neck, and face from the strong rays of the sun. For More detailed about your trekking gears for 3 days Poonhill Trek, you can visit Trekking equipment list and can figure out what you need.
Actually, one doesn't require carrying very comprehensive trekking gears for Poon Hill trek as you are using local lodges for your food and accommodation. Even, sleeping bag is not mandatory to carry as the local lodges provide you warm blankets during the nighttime.
You don’t actually need sleeping bag for Poon Hill Trek since it is not too cold even in the peak of the winter (Dec-Jan) and the local lodge provides you double pieces of warm blanket. The blanket or quilt you get for overnight sleep will perfectly sufficient to warm up your body at maximum 3200m high above the sea level.
However, those who don’t want to avoid using the blankets provided by local lodges during their Poon Hill Trek, they carry their own sleeping bag. So, you can also carry your own sleeping bag if you want to do so but it is not required if you are worrying about the cold and the dropping temperature at nighttime. You can do your Poonhill Trek without sleeping bag.
Yes, definitely, you can do Poon Hill in 3 days. Arrival in Pokhara or Kathmandu will be the 1st day and hike up to Poonhill via Ghorepani will be the 2nd day and you can walk down to Pokhara on the 3rd day. If you include the arrival and departure from Kathmandu, it takes 5 days to do Poon Hill Trek. So, if you have minimum 5 days’ time frame, you can accomplish your Poon Hill trek in a beautiful and exciting way.
If you want to combine your Poon Hill Trek with Annapurna Base Camp, then, it takes 8 days from Kathmandu to Kathmandu. If you are a beginner, you can only go with Poon Hill Trek and if you are looking for moderate trekking, you can further go with ABC with Poonhill Trek.
It actually requires 5 days to do
Poonhill Trek from Kathmandu to Kathmandu including the days arrival and
departure. But if you count the days from Pokhara to Pokhara, then, Poonhill
Trek also can be done in 3 days. So, people who have three days for the actually
hiking up to Poonhill excluding the days of arrival and departure, you still
can do it in a very enjoyable way.
The itinerary of 5 days Poonhill trek
is like this:
Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu
Day 02: Drive or Fly to Pokhara
Day
04 : Hike up to Poonhill trek back to Pokhara with a jeep drive
Day
05: Drive or fly to Pokhara early in the morning and departure in the evening.
If you want to count the days from
Pokhara to Pokhara, then, the itinerary will be like this:
Day 01 : Hike up to Ghorepani
Day 02 : Hike up to Poonhill trek back
to Pokhara with a jeep drive
Day 03: Drive or fly to Pokhara early
in the morning and departure in the evening.
If you are in India and planning your
Poonhill trek in Nepal, you can complete it in even 3 days.
Your 3 days Poonhill trek Itinerary
will be like this: The first day, you will hike up to Ghorepani from Ulleri.
Till Ulleri village, you will drive by sharing jeep from Pokhara. And on the
second day, you will hike up to Poonhill and trek back to Ulleri or Banthanti
and take another jeep ride for Pokhara. And finally on the third day, you will
take a quick drive or flight to Kathmandu and make your departure to workwards
or homewards. This is ho you spend you 3 days in Poonhill trek in Nepal.
Actually, Asian travelers like Indian, Chinese, Japanese and other national who
are residing or working nearby Nepal can follow this 3 days Poonhill Trek Itinerary.
The best three day trek in Nepal is
Poonhill Trek. It is because, you can celebrate probably the most marvelous Annapurna,
Dhaulagiri and Machhapuchhre views with giant Manaslu and Ganesh Himal within 3
days as an easy trek in Nepal. Even the beginners and the people of old age can
do this trek very comfortably.
2 days hiking through deep woods of
Annapurna Conservation Area, enjoying cool natural water falls, marvelous
landscapes, stunning sunrise and mountain views from Poonhill (3210m) and
Ghorepani village(2800m) will be very astonishing moments for you to celebrate
your holidays in Nepal. AT the same time, you can stop exploring Pokhara city
and its surrounding with massive Phewa Lake.
The shortest time to do Poonhill Trek is 3 days from Pokhara to Pokhara. If you want to do it from Kathmandu, then, it takes at least 5 days to go Poonhill and come back to Kathmandu. 3 days Poonhill Trek is possible from Pokhara to Pokhara. So, you need to count the days from Pokhara to Pokhara as three days.
Even some people can do Poonhill Trek in 2 days from Pokhara to Pokhara. They do like this: They drive to Ulleri and Banthanti by jeep and walk to Ghorepani on the same day and hike to Poonhill early in the next morning and walk down to Ulleri/ Banthani and drive back to Pokhara. This 2 days Poonhill Trek from Pokhara to Pokhara can be done if you are with very tight schedule and confident to do it.
Poonhill is the highest point of Poonhill Trek and it is located at an elevation of 3200m. Some people mention the height of Poonhill as 3210m as well. Both are similar and Poonhill is located above 3200m from the sea level. Poonhill offers the most spectacular mountain views including whole Annapurna Range, Dhaulagiri, Machhapuchhre, Himal Chuli, Ganesh Himal and Manaslu. Even, people do meditation and yoga at the top of Poonhill directly facing towards Annapurna, Dhaulagiri and Machhapuchhre mountains either in the early morning or in the evening.
Poonhill ( 3200m) is the highest point of Poon Hill Trek. Ghorepani (2800m) is the second highest point for Poon Hill Trek. Ghorepani Village is known as the base camp of Poonhill where you can stay overnight and there are no lodges and hotels at the top of Poonhill. But, you can have an instant tea and coffee at the top of the Poonhill.
Yes, Poonhill Trek is for the beginners before going for other moderate and challenging trekking trips. Ascending up to 3200m is an easy trekking trip and Poonhill Trek is an easy trek in Nepal in Annapurna for beginners. If you are completely raw and freshly beginner, you can do Poonhill Trek which will rewards you with all spectacular mountain views of Dhaulagiri, Annapurna, Machhapuchhre, Ganesh Himal and Manaslu.
Yes, it would be a great idea to combine Poonhill Trek with Annapurna Base Camp Trek. What you can see from Annapruna Base Camp cannot be seen from Poonhill and what you can see from Poonhill cannot be seen from Annapurna Base Camp. So, you will have a very distinct experience while combining Poonhill with Annapurna Base Camp Trek. You can also test yourself by ascending Poonhill before going to Annapurna Base Camp which is above 4000m.
Total of approx. 34 km / 22 miles from Hille to Ghorepani and towards Ghandruk village. Although a short distance walks of 4 days treks covering 34 km, but due to steep uphill and downhill makes the treks longer. But, these days, the Poonhill Jeep ride will take you up to Ulleri or Banthanti directly. So, that total distance you walk from Banthanti-Ghorepani and Poonhill-Ghandruk is around 15 kms.
This distance is not from Pokhara and even not from Nayapool and Birethanti. The distance 15 kms is from Ulleri/Banthanti to Ghandruk. From Ghandruk, again you will take jeep ride back to Pokhara via Nayapool and Birethanti.
The foods on every meals like breakfast, lunch and dinner are amazingly of best quality, prepared with care and hygienic. All lodge restaurants serves as per the food menu wise on La Carte basis or Set meals of Nepali Dal Bhat (boiled / steamed rice with lentil soup and mild vegetable curry served with pickles).
The foods on the menu includes from Continental, Chinese, Indian to Nepali, some restaurants on treks also provides bakery items as well.
Most popular is Nepali Dal / Bhat, noodle soup or fried noodle with veg and eggs or meats, Mo-Mo dumpling stuffed with meats or vegetable is also popular dishes found on the treks.
All the food items and the costs are mentioned in the menu owned by local lodge/guesthouses and you can go with any food you want. Even, the vegetarian can get sufficient options to dine at the local guesthouses on the trail. No worries for vegans, still you can enjoy the trek.
Poonhill and Ghorepani are 3210m and 2830m high respectively. The trail you follow is via Nayapool, Birethanti, Ulleri, Banthanti and Nangethanti to Lower Ghorepani. So ,the elevation ranges between 860m Pokhara to 3210m Poonhill in average. Ghandruk is 1900m high above the sea level.
It is very important and necessary that all trekkers requires Travel and Medical Insurance and it is mandatory too. Which should be purchased after or before booking the respective trekking programs with Haven Holidays Nepal. The insurance should be made in your own home countries, which is much easier than in Nepal.
The travel and medical insurance should cover all needful transportation required on emergency evacuation by any means of transportation and using helicopter service. As well all medical expenses, if the trip is delayed and get cancelled due to political disturbance and strikes. As well if the trek needs to be rerouted to other areas in some cases due to bad weather and road conditions.
Actually, it takes 4-5 days to hike Poonhill from Kathmandu and it takes 3-4 days to hike Poonhill from Pokhara. However, these days, people can hike to Poonhill within 2 days from Pokhara to Pokhara because the Poonhill-Jeep Ride takes you directly to Ulleri or Banthanti and then you can hike to Ghorepani and Poonhill.
You will drive/fly to Pokhara from Kathmandu, then drive to Ulleri and Banthanti. You can take the trek on the same day to Ghorepani spending 4 hours or stay at Bnathanti. The next day, you will trek to Ghorepani and the third day ,you will hike to Poonhill and trek back to Ulleri or Banthanti and then drive to Pokhara directly. Or, if you want to go to Ghandruk from Ghorepani, then you have spend one day at Tadapani and then to Ghandruk. So, you can do Ghorepani Poonhill Hike and Ghandruk in 3 days. But if you want to hike Poonhill from Pokhara, then, you can do in 2 or 3 days as well.
The Poonhill Trek difficulty level is graded as easy trek in Annapurna region of Nepal. Since the Ghorepani-Poonhill Trek takes you only up to 3210m above the sea level with no steep and technical trekking trails, it is graded as an easy trek for the beginners. Those who are beginners for trekking and learn and earn some skills and stamina for other moderate and strenuous trekking, can go with Ghorepani-Poonhill Trek.
People planning their Manaslu Circuit Trek, Everest Base Camp Trek and Annapurna Base Camp Trek do Ghorepani-Poonhill Trek for earning stamina and skills of trekking with their backpack. But, it doesn’t mean that it is worthless to do; the Ghorepani-Poonhill Trek rewards with magnificent highlights of Nepali country lifestyle, foods and accommodation, the charm of deep woods, fresh air and natural waterfalls and most importantly, the breathtaking mountain panoramas including the Annapurnas, Dhaulagiri, Machhapuchhre, Manaslu and Ganesh Himal. So, the trekkers who are doing Ghorepani-Poonhill Trek will be rewarded with marvelous experiences.
Actually, it doesn’t cost much money to do Poon Hill Trek, it only costs USD 400-500 to do the Poon Hill Trek in Nepal. However, it depends on the things and services you want to include in the cost you pay.
This USD 400-500 includes the normal hotel accommodation in Kathmandu and Pokhara for two nights each, all accommodation during the trekking days in the mountain, tourist bus ticket to Pokhara and back to Kathmandu, Breakfast all round the trip, guide cost, guide foods and accommodation costs, all ground pick ups and drops cost and required trekking permits costs.
If you want to upgrade your Poon Hill Trek to Luxury Poonhill Trek, then, the cost will include everything like all meals with luxury accommodation with domestic flight to and from Pokhara with guide and porter and all required trekking permits and the cost will be like USD 800-1000.
You can also do your Budget Poon Hill Trek at USD 300-400 from Kathmandu to Kathmandu.
Actually, Mardi Himal Trek is to view Mt. Machhapuchhre just in front of you and Poon Hill Trek is to view all the mountain summits in Annapurna region including Annapurna massif, Machhapuchhre, Dhaulagiri, Gahesh Himal, Manaslu, Himal Chuli and Lamjung Himal. So, it depends on the people’s interest which trek to choose. But, it is believed that Mardi Himal Trek is better than Poon Hill Trek according to the trekkers who have done both treks in Nepal.
The Poon Hill Trek takes you to the highest elevation 3210m above the sea level that is Poon Hill and the Mardi Himal Trek takes you to 3860 that is Mardi Himal Base Camp. If you want to experience a moderate trekking in Nepal, you can go with Mardi Himal Trek or if you are looking forward to experience an easy trek in Nepal, then, go with Poon Hill Trek. It‘s simple. But both trekking trips in Nepal are located in Annapurna region and both are equally rewarding
Poonhill Trek costs depends on a few indicators like the services you prefer, TIMS Card costs, Annapurna Conservation Area Entry Permit cost, guide and porter cost, transportation cost, your foods and accommodation costs and the extras.
If you prefer luxury services including luxury foods and accommodation on the trail, the cost will rise and if you just wanna go with ordinary trek with ordinary foods and accommodation, the trekking price/cost will be mild.
The TIMS card costs Rs. 1000, Annapurna Conservation Area Entry Permit costs Rs. 3000, normal accommodation costs Rs 800-1500, one food items costs Rs. 200-1000, the flight costs from Kathmandu to Pokhara one-way costs USD 85 min (keeps changing according to the fluctuation of the fuel) bus ticket from Kathmandu to Pokhara one-way costs Rs. 1500, the drop and pick ups costs maximum Rs. 3000, guide costs Rs. 3000-4000 per day and the extra expenses you make for your drinks and tipping on during the trek.
The above-mentioned indicators determine the Poonhill Trek cost. Therefore, it’s very hard to predict and tell the exact cost for Poonhill Trek. However, the Poonhill Trek costs ranges between USD 499- 599. The cost you are quoted by the trekking company depends the type of service you are going to use.
Yes, you can but only from Pokhara to Pokhara. If you begin your Poon Hill trek from Kathmandu, then, you need to spend at least 3-4 days from Poon Hill.
Yes, if you are in Pokhara or directly flying to Pokhara from your international flight, you will hike up to Poonhill next day after a jeep drive to Banthanti and then to Ghorepani village. The next morning, you will ascend up to Poonhill ( 3200m) and then trek back to Banthanti and finally take another jeep drive back to Pokhara. If you are a beginner and wishing to do an easy trek in Nepal, you can do Poonhill in a couple of days from Pokhara to Pokhara.
The altitude of Ghorepani Poon Hill trek is 3210m. The trek begins from the altitude of 1400m, Kathmandu and then to Pokhara ( 910m) , then up to Ulleri (2050m) and Banthanti ( 2250m). Next, the trail takes the trekkers to Ghorepani village which is located at an elevation of 2800m and then finally up to Poonhill which is an altitude of 3210m. 3210m above the seal level is the highest elevation of the Ghorepani Ponhill Trek.
There won’t be any kind of altitude related issues while you are ascending up to Poonhil (3210m) in your Ghorepani Poon Hill Trek. You don’t need to panic about and even the beginners and the people of old age can do Ghorepani Poonhill Trek. Even, this trek can be done all round the year.
The cost of Poonhill Trek package is determined by the costs of these requirements for the trek. The cost for guide and porter ( if required), the cost of getting trekking equipment, the cost of food and accommodation, Poonhill Trek permits, transportation costs, extras and tipping guide and porter.
Annapurna Conservation Area Entry Permit costs Rs. 3000 per trekker, TIMS Card costs Rs,.1000, the cost of guide and porter cost between Rs. 2000-4000 per day, one item of food costs Rs. 200-800 and one accommodation costs Rs. 500-2000. And, also the cost of Poonhill Trek package depends on how you collect your trekking equipment, freshly or hiring the second hand ones. Finally, the transportation to Ulleri or Birethanti and back to Pokhara and Kathmandu costs Rs. 6000 in total one way.
Now, you can spend some extra expenses on tipping and drinks. In summary, your Poonhill Trek Package cost ranges between USD 455-495. If you want to upgrade your accommodation in Pokhara and in the mountain with domestic flights both way to and from Pokhara, then, the costs will be between 599-675 USD.
You can Ghorepani and Poonhill from Pokhara even by walking after 2.30 hours drive from Pokhara to Nayapool or Birethanti. But, these days, the Poonhill Jeep Drive takes you up to Ulleri or Banthanti village and you can ascend to Ghorepani on the same day or the next day. This roadway connection from Nayapool to Ulleri and Banthanti has eased the trekkers to reach Ghorepani and then to Poonhill comfortably. Most probably, within a year, the road way will connect Ghorepani directly from Pokhara through Nayapool and Birethanti.
To go to Poonhill or Ghorepani, you can take a sharing jeep or private jeep from Pokhara for 2.30 hours and can begin walking to Ghorepani and Poonhill. You can get to Ghorepani within 3 hours from Banthanti or Ulleri village. The trail is all the way up till you get Ghorepani.
Yes, you need a trekking permit for Poon Hill. One requires collecting/ obtaining two types of trekking permits: TIMS Card and Annapurna Conservation Area Entry Permit. The TIMS Card costs Rs. 2000 and the Annapurna Conservation Area Entry Permit costs Rs. 3000. You can easily obtain these Poon Hill Trekking permits from the Nepal Tourism Board office located in Kathmandu or most of the trekkers obtain these permits via their trekking partners/trekking agents located in Nepal/Kathmandu. For this, you can provide your passport copy and passport sized photographs.
If you go up to only Australian Camp via Dhampus, you don’t require any kind of trekking permits, but if you pass Pothana and then to Landruk and Ghandruk or Ulleri through Nayapool and Birethanti, you at any cost need to have ACAP but TIMS card is not necessarily to have these days.
Ghorepani Poonhill trek costs ranges between USD 550 to 700 depending on the services you want. If you want a luxury trip to Ghorepani from Kathmandu and Pokhara. If you love economical trekking to Ghorepani with ordinary or tourist standard accommodation and other services, you can do your Ghorepani Trek at USD 550.
Unlike that, if you are luxury seeker, you can go with Luxury Ghoreapani Trek. The Luxury Ghorepani Trek includes luxury accommodation, transportation and other services through the trek from Kathmandu to Kathmandu.
The accommodation will be at least 3 star and there will be luxury car/jeep ride to the trailhead and back to Kathmandu. The other services like guide and porter, the meals you will have during the trip will be upgraded ones and you will feel the true luxury of the trek you are doing to Ghorepani and Poonhill from Kathmandu.
To make your Ghorepani-Poon Hill trek more luxury, you can add domestic flight from Kathmandu to Pokhara and back. This way, you can skip the heavy and terrible traffic and interruptions on the way to Pokhara and back. Sometimes, you will suck in heavy traffic on the Prithvi Highway for more than 8 hours. So, it is recommended to fly to Pokhara from Kathmandu and do the same while returning from Pokhara during your Poonhill-Ghorepani Trek.
Even you can enjoy luxury massage in Ghorepani as a part of Luxury Ghorepani-Poonhill Trek. You can ask your trek leader or trekking partner to book it for you if you want beforehand.
The cost of the Ghorepani Poonhill Trek USD 550-700 includes all necessary trekking permits, transportation, foods( breakfast only- lunch and dinner will be yours), guide and porter and accommodation all round the trip. You can make your own choice of lunch and dinner so that the trip can be more flexible and more luxurious.
So, prepare and be ready to pay USD 550-700 for your Ghorepani Trek depending on the type of service you want, either ordinary or luxury, from Kathmandu to Kathmandu, step at the top of Poonhill (3210m) via Ghorepani (2800m) and celebrate astonishing sunrise with marvelous mountain views including Mt. Annapurna Massif, Dhaulagiri, Machhapuchhre, Gangapurna, Lamjung Himal, Ganesh Himal and Manaslu.
If you begin your Poon Hill Trek from Kathmandu and want to end in Kathmandu, it takes at least 6 days and if you want to spend a day to explore Pokhara, it total takes 7 days for poon hill trek. Actually, a weeklong vacation will be enough for Poon Hill Trek in Nepal.
If you begin from Kathmandu, the first day, you will transfer yourself to Pokhara by air or by road. If you use road transportation, it takes more than 7 hours to get Pokhara from Kathmandu. Or, if you use air or domestic flight, it takes only 35 minutes.
The next day, you will drive to Biretahnti and trek to Ulleri and on the third day, you will hike up to Ghorepani village ( 2880m). On the 4th day, you will climb Poon Hill and trek to Tadapani. The fifth day will be for the walk to Ghandruk Village and the sixth for retunring to Pokhara and the final or 7th day will be for returning Kathmandu. This is the way you spend all 7 days or a week long days for your Poonhill Trek.
However, some people try to do Poon Hill Trek even in 3-4 days which will be very rush, but still can do. You can use the domestic flight to go to Pokhara from Kathmandu and then begin the trek on the same day. The next day, you will get to Ulleri and then to Poonhill and you can come back along the same trail back to Pokhara on the third or 4th day. This way also is possible if you relay want to do Poon Hill Trek. And fly back to Kathmandu on the same day and catch your international flight at night to homewards.
Yes, Poon Hill Trek is easy to do. It is, in fact, for the beginners and freshers to witness fabulous mountain views including Dhaulagiri, Annapurna, Manaslu, Machhapuchhre, Ganesh Himal and many neighboring mountain summits in Annapurna region of Nepal.
Since Poon Hill Trek is easy, the people without any kind of trekking/hiking skills and even the children above 9 and elderly people can do it easily with average hiking hours 5. The highest elevation Poon Hill Trek takes the trekkers is 3210m which is Poon Hill.
You can prepare your Poon Hill Trek with very basic trekking equipment and basic but regular exercises like waking, jogging, aerobics and cardio. If you have the stamina or confidence of walking 4-5 hours a day at the elevation like 2000-2500, you can easily triumph over Poon Hill Trek with mesmerizing mountain panoramas and truly blesses country life of Nepal.
Yes, we can see Annapurna 1 from Poon Hill which cannot be seen even from Annapurna Base Camp. Along with Annapurna I, you can see Annapurna south, Annapurna II, Dhaulagiri, Machhapuchhre, Manaslu and even Ganesh Himal. You can see only Machhapuchhre from Mardi Himal Base Camp and only Annapurna South from Annapurna Base Camp but you can see entire Annapurna Himalayan range from Poon Hill so that Poon Hill Trek is considered better than Mardi Himal Trek and Annapurna Base Camp Trek.
Actually, it is not but if you want to end your trek via Poon Hill, you can do it. For this you have to make a prior request to include Poon Hill at end of the Annapurna Circuit Trek.
Annapurna Circuit Trek ends at Muktinath or Tatopani after crossing Thoronga La Pass (5,416 metres (17,769 ft) and if you want to fly or drive back to Pokhara from Tatopani or Muktinath, you can do it but if you want to extend your Annapurna Circuit Trek to Poon Hill, you can do it by spending two more days. You can walk from Tatopani to Poon Hill and then end the trek at Birethanti or Nayapool.
However, you don’t need to include Poon Hill as a part of Annapurna Circuit Trek. The Annapurna Circuit Trek begins from Besisahar and ends at Jomsom/Muktinath. But, some people love trekking to Poon Hill from Muktinath and end the trek at Nayapool.
Poon Hill Trek is worth doing as your short and easy vacation trip in Nepal. This a week-long trek takes you to the top of Poon Hill (3210m) and offers you probably the best mountain views of Dhaulagiri, Annapurnas, Machhapuchhre, Ganesh Himal, Manaslu and Lamjung Himal. The trek also takes you through thrilling deep woods of Annapurna Conservation Area, natural water falls, traditional local villages and awe-inspiring landscapes. The local life style, accommodation and foods will give you a very distinct taste of trekking in the Nepal’s Himalayas.
If you looking for a short and easy trekking trip in Nepal for a week-long vacation, you will totally get refreshed with the cool walks and breathtaking mountain views along with stunning sunrise. So, Poon Hill Trek is worth doing as a beginner and fresher trekker to enjoy 5-7 days’ vacation in Nepal.
Ghorepani Poonhill Trek days range between 2-7 days. If you are planning to begin it from Kathmandu, then, it takes at least 5 days. Going to Pokhara and getting back to Kathmandu (2 days) and ascending to Poonhill and get back to Pokhara ( 3 days). But if you are thinking to begin Ghorepani Poonhill Trek from Pokhara and end it in Pokhara, it takes only 3 days. Going up to Poonhill or Ghorepani (1 day) and getting down to Pokhara via Ghandruk and Tadapani ( 2 days). Again, if you want to go straight Poonhill and walk down to Pokhara along he same trail via Ulleri and Banthanti, you can even do Ghorepani Poonhill Trek in 2 days.
Rest of the days, you can spend in Pokhara or in Kathmandu with Pokhara sightseeing tour and day tour to UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Kathmandu. This World Heritage Sites Tour in Kathmandu will provide you the most authentic insights into Nepalese history, culture, civilization and religion along with marvelous arts and architecture.
Yes, trekkers can do Poon Hill Trek alone or independently without guide and porter. It is allowed to go Poonhill without guide and porter. But one must be confident enough about the trekking trail, food and accommodation, transportation and all required trekking permits for Ghorepani-Poonhill Trek.
Actually, majority of the trekkers choose hiring guide or a porter for their Poonhill Trek for safely and convenience. The guide and the porter will help you in many ways like: arranging your accommodation, transportation, foods and all required trekking permits. Moreover, the guide will give you very authentic information about the local culture, foods and all mountain peaks along the trail.
Definitely, one can do Poonhill Trek alone, without the help of guide and porter, but, must be safe and exciting. It is recommended to hire at least a guide for your Ghorepani Poonhill Trek 3 days.
There two popular alternative trekking trips of Poon Hill Trek in the same Annapurna region. These are: Muldai Hill Trek and Khayar Lake Trek are also known as Khopra Ridge Trek. These two alternative treks of Poon Hill trek are believed to be better trekking trails as people can have more spectacular mountain views of Annapurna, Dhaulagiri and Machhapuchhre.
The Khayara Lake or Khopra Ridge Trek and Muldai Hill Treks in Annaurna region take the trekkers closer to Annapurna mountain range, Machhapuchhre and Dhaulagiri. Both Khayar Lake and Muldai Hill are being popular among the trekkers who want little more adventure that Poon Hill and want to capture more breathtaking Machhapuchhre, Annapurna and Dhaulagiri.
Both Khayra Lake Trek and Muldai Hill Trek demand little more stamina and preparations as you are ascending above 4000m like Khayar Lake( 4827m) and Muldai Hill Top above 3500m (3637m).
Actually, Muldai Hill Better than Poonhill as the trekkers can see more spectacular and closer view of Annapurna Mountain Range, Dhaulagiri and Manaslu. The hill next to Poonhill is Muldai Hill which is located at an elevation of 3500m, higher than Poon Hill(3210) and also considered to be much better viewpoint in Annapurna region. It is natural that the closer you go the better view you will have.
However, Poon Hill offers equally magnificent mountain panoramas with stunning sunrise and sunset. If you have more than 3 days time to spend for a short and easy trek in Annapurna region from Pokhara, you can go with Muldai Hill Trek for better hiking and mountain views experiences. But, if you just have 3 days to spend near Pokhara, the best option for short hiking or trekking is 3 days Poonhill Trek which is also known as Ghorepani – Poon Hill Trek.
The villages in Poon Hill Trek are Nayapool, Birethanti, Hile, Tikhedhunga, Ulleri (2100m), Banthanti(2300m), Nangethanti, Lower Ghorepani, Upper Ghorepani(2800m), Tadapani and Ghandruk. If you begin your Poonhill Trek clockwise, you will begin it from Nayapool and Ulleri and end it in Ghandruk and if you choose to begin it anticlockwise, you can begin it from Ghandruk and end it in Ulleri or Birethanti via Tikhedhunga and Birethanti. The most popular villages in Poon Hill Trek are Ghorepani( 2800m) and Ghandruk (1700m).
Ghoreani offers you all magnificent views of Annapurna mountain panoramas, Dhaulagiri, Machhapuchhre, Manaslu, Ganesh Himal, Himal Chuli, Lamjung Himal and many other alluring mountain peaks just 360 degree angle. Similarly, the Ghandruk village will also get you stunned with marvelous Annapurna and Machhapuchhre with local authentic culture of Gurung people and their local cuisines.
Once you are at Ghorepani(2860m), you will go to climb Poon Hill(3210m) next
day early in the morning at around 5 am. You require carrying water(at least 1
liter), warm water is recommended, trekking poles, torch light( headlight is
recommended), a little backpack with all your gadgets like cameras, battery
backups and light snacks. It takes maximum 1.30 hrs. to climb Poonhill from
Ghorepani. You can see hundreds of people climbing Poon Hill early in the morning
with head lamps and trekking poles for sunrise and mountain views. The total
distance you cover while ascending from Ghorepani to Poonhill is 1.5 kms.
From To walking hours Distance in KM.
Ghorepani to Poon Hill 1hr 1.5 km
Ghorepani to Tadapani 6hrs 6.5 km
Tadapani to Ghandruk 3 hrs 9.8 km
Ghandruk to Naya Pul 5hrs 14 km
Nayapool to Ulleri 6 hrs 12 km
Ulleri to Ghorepani 6 hrs 10.3 km
The maximum elevation of Poon Hill is 3210m above the sea level. You
normally begin climbing Poon Hill from Ghorepani village which is 2860m high.
But, before you reach Ghorepani village, one requires ascending via Ulleri(
2050m), Banthanti (2140m), Nangethanti (2460m) and then only to Ghorepani
(2860m) from Pokhara(910m). If you begin your Ghorepani Poon Hill trek from
from Kathmandu, then, you are at 1350m above the sea level.
So, before you get the elevation 3210m from Ghorepani ( after one hour hiking), you pass through Kathmandu, Pokhara, Ulleri, Banthanti, Nangethanti and Ghorepani. The elevation variations in Ghorepani Poon Hill Trek before getting to Poon Hill is 1350m-910m-2050-2860m-3210m.
After you conquer over Poon Hill, you will go to Tadapani which is located at an elevation of 2630m and then to Ghandruk village with the elevation 1900m before you return back to Pokhara(910m).
There in no altitude sickness threat in Poon Hill Trek as the Ghorepani Poonhill Trek takes you to the highest elevation of 3210m. Actually, it is a fact that no people get altitude sickness while ascending up to 3500m above the sea level.
The second highest elevation of Poon Hill Trek is 2800m which is Ghorepani village. If you do Poon Hill Circuit Trek, then, Deurali is as high as Poon Hill. Tadapani is 2700m and Ghandruk is 1900m.
While ascending from Nayapool and Tikhedhunga, you will pass Ulleri and Banthanti which are located at the elevations of 2100m and 2300m respectively. Before Ghorepani Village( 2800m), you will walk past Nangethanti which is 2600m high.
So, if we observe the elevation ranges of Poon Hill Trek, you will get the highest elevation 3210m which is top of Poon Hill and you won’t get any altitude sickness in Ghorepani Poon Hill Trek. Don’t get scared of it. Be relaxed and do conquer over Poon Hill Trek confidently with marvelous Annapurna, Dhaulagiri and Machhapuchhre mountains.
But, if you decide to do Annapurna Base Camp Trek via Poon Hill, then, there is some possibility of altitude sickness when you are ascending from Machhapuchhre Base Camp(3700m) to Annapurna Base Camp(4160m).
Major highlights of Ghorepani Poon
Hill Trek are: