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Poon Hill Trek
The trekkers enjoy a rest in Ghandruk, viewing Annapurna South, Hiuchuli and Fishtail Mountain from left to right.

Poon Hill Trek, also known as the Annapurna Panorama trek, which some people spell as Pun Hill,  is one of the best for the Annapurna Region trek. 

As the trek is easily accessible from Pokhara, many people complete the trek in a 4-day.

To start the trek, you will take an hour’s drive from Pokhara to Nayapul. Then, you will experience your first-day trek walking through the Modhi River. After a 4-5 hour walk, you will reach Tikhedhunga to stay overnight.

Currently, there is also connectivity of a rough road that goes up to Banthati. Then it is just about a 2-hour walk to Ghorepani / Poon Hill.

 A good number of Westerners, European including Nepali people, visit Poon Hill every year because the trek is comparatively easier than other treks. 

Pre-plan information about Poon Hill Trek

Are you planning for a short but easy trek in Nepal? Are you unwilling to take a physically demanding trek such as Tilicho Lake and Annapurna Circuit? In general, do you like hiking or trekking but are not interested in long days of trekking? In other words, do you like hiking or trekking but don’t want to exceed 3200 metres? Similarly, you are looking for a few days of trekking to enjoy culture, nature, and adventure, but no longer trek than a week or so? These questions are equally important while pre-planning a trip to Nepal.

No worries! We have designed a short and physically less demanding journey for you.

Above all, this hike involves some ascent and descent walking in the mid-hilly region, which takes you up to 3210 metres above sea level, where Poon Hill is situated.

Nevertheless, walking is much recommended to avoid bumpy driving. Furthermore, the scenery is more beautiful while walking. Uniquely, hiking is much more fun in contrast to driving.

Equally important, the major highlights of this Ghorepani and Poon Hill trekking are hiking to Poon Hill station (3210 metres) and the sunrise view. 

Sunrise view from the hilltop of Poon Hill

From Poon Hill, you can enjoy a mesmerizing view of sunrise and spectacular mountain views. Certainly, you will see Mt. Dhaulagiri, Annapurna I, Annapurna South, Himchuli, Machhapuchhre, and many more.

Likewise, another highlight of the trek is a visit to the Magar community village in Ulleri and the Gurung community villages in Ghandruk, which are noteworthy. After a visit to the local communities, you will continue your journey to Tadapani, Ghandruk, and adjourn your journey in Birethanti and Nayapul, making a clockwise.

Don’t miss out on this Poon Hill trek if you don’t have enough time for Annapurna Circuit Trek!

The recent revision of the Poon Hill trek

There is road access up to Hille and Tikhedhunga from Birethanti. So, walking through bumpy and dusty roads is not much fun. Therefore, we have cut off the walking option between Birethanti and Tikhedhunga. Alternatively, we will provide a jeep drive to Tikhedhunga, and you will hike to Ulleri from there. Similarly, we have cut off the walking option from Ghandruk to Birethanti. Instead, you will drive from Ghandruk to Pokhara. However, the jeep drive is only possible from October through June (until before monsoon).

Updated: November 03, 2022

Tour Details

Departure & Return Location

Tribhuvan International Airport, Kathmandu

Departure Time

Flexible

Price Includes

  • Airport pick up and drop off as per Poon Hill trek itinerary
  • 2 nights accommodation in Kathmandu (breakfast included)
  • 2 nights accommodation in Pokhara (breakfast included)
  • 3 nights accommodation on the Poon Hill Trek (meals are included)
  • All transportation in destination location on tourist bus
  • English speaking trek guide
  • Poon Hill Trek permit
  • Private jeep drive from Pokhara to Tikhedhunga (trek staring) and from Ghandruk to Pokhara (at the end of the trek)

Price Excludes

  • Lunch and dinner in Kathmandu and Pokhara
  • Any hot and cold beverages
  • Any Private Expenses
  • Gratitude

Complementaries

  • Farewelll dinner
  • T-Shirt

What to expect on the trek

  • Visit the traditional Magar and Gurung villages at Ulleri and Ghandruk
  • Spectacular Sunrise view from Poon Hill
  • Close-up views of Mt. Dhaulagiri and Annapurna range from Poon Hill
  • Enjoy your stay in Pokhara, the "lake city"
  • 32 different colours of rhododendron flowers in the Poon Hill area from March - April

Trek Itinerary

Day 1Arrive in Kathmandu

Pick up and transfer to Kathmandu Suite Home or a nearby hotel of a similar standard.

Day 2Drive to Pokhara

After early morning breakfast, enjoy 6 hours drive to Pokhara (200 k.m). Then, check-in at the hotel. Overnight at the hotel.

Day 3Drive to Tikhedhunga and Hike to Ulleri

After breakfast, you will drive to Tikhedhunga (1525m) on a private jeep (3 hours) via Nayapul and Birethanti (1065m). Then you will start your trek with a steep climb to Ulleri (2070m, 2 hours walking). Overnight at Guest House.

Day 4Trek to Ghorepani

After breakfast, leaving Ulleri- the large Magar community, you will begin your trek gently through fine forests of oak and rhododendron towards Banthanti at 2250m. Then you will trek towards Nangethanti at 2460m. Finally, after an hour’s trek, you will reach Ghorepani at 2775m. Overnight at Guest House.

Day 5Poon Hill and Tadapani

To see the sunrise and close-up view of the Annapurna mountain range, you will get up early morning and go for a 1-hour hike to Poon Hill (3210m). From Poon Hill, you will enjoy sunrise and panoramic view of the Himalayas, including Mt. Dhaulagiri, Annapurna South, Fishtail and many more.

After the visit, you will return to Ghorepani for breakfast and continue your trek to Tadapani. Overnight at Guest House.

Day 6Trek to Ghandruk and drive back to Pokhara

After breakfast, you will trek down to Ghandruk (2000m) through the rhododendron forest (3 hours) and enjoy your lunch here overlooking the view of impressive Mt. Annapurna South and Machapuchhre; then drive back to Pokhara. Overnight at the hotel.

Day 7Return to Kathmandu

After breakfast, you will drive to Kathmandu on a tourist bus (6 hours). Overnight at Kathmandu Suite Home or nearby hotel of similar standard.

Day 8Departure

After breakfast, we will transfer you to the Kathmandu Airport for your return flight back home.

Poon Hill Trek Map

Poon Hill Trek Map in Annapurna Region

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Darla Leick

Couple Traveller

Thanks to you and your team, Tilak, we had an outstanding experience in Nepal. Your trip coordination was superb, and we enjoyed every bit of it! Whether we were on a walking tour with our private guide in Kathmandu, hiking with Gakul in the Annapurna region, or during our stay in Chitwan, everything went smoothly. You do an outstanding job; therefore, when we return to Nepal again, we will reach out to you again.

7 November 2022
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