Poon Hill Trek on a shoestring - 7 Days
Ghorepani Poonhill Highlights:
Want to experience the Himalayas but are too short on time? Then the Poon Hill Trek will fulfill your expectations.
The Ghorepani Poon Hill trek in the Annapurna Region is one of the most famous short mountain treks in Nepal with breathtaking mountain views of Mt. Dhaulagiri, Mt. Machhapuchhre, Annapurna I, Mt. Manaslu, Annapurna II and many other peaks.
Trek through impressive rhododendron forests, witness a stunning sunrise over towering peaks in Poonhill, experience the true lifestyle of the Gurung and Magar and enjoy delicious food and warm hospitality.
Note: Our expert local guides are professional license holder Trekking Guides and have years of trekking experience. They are highly trained, uphold the highest safety standards and have an excellent knowledge of the Himalayan mountains. You can rest assured that you will be in safe hands.
Day 01. DRIVE FROM KATHMANDU TO POKHARA BY TOURIST BUS
Accommodation: Guest house.
Day 02. DRIVE FROM POKHARA TO NAYAPUL BY LOCAL BUS AND TREK TO ULLERI (1960m) | ≈ 5 hours
We will start our trek from Nayapul and cross few suspension bridges, before reaching Tikhedhunga. Then, we will climb steep stone steps up to Ulleri, an ancient village of stone houses, where we will stop for the night.
Accommodation: Tea house.
Day 03. TREK FROM ULLERI TO GHOREPANI (2874m) | ≈ 5-6 hours
Enjoy a stunning sunrise with spectacular views of Annapurna South and Hiunchuli.
We will continue our trek through the rhododendron forest and climb the stone steps up to Ghorepani.
Accommodation: Tea house.
Day 04. HIKE FROM GHOREPANI TO POONHILL (3210m) AND TREK FROM POONHILL TO TADAPANI (2630m) | ≈ 6-7 hours
We will wake up around 4 am and begin our hike to Poonhill at 4:30 am sharp (≈ 1 hour hike). Witness the spectacular Poonhill sunrise over towering peaks. Enjoy the breathtaking views of Mt. Dhaulagiri, Annapurna I, Annapurna South, Mt. Fishtail, Mt. Manaslu, Annapurna II and many other peaks.
We will hike down, enjoy a nice breakfast before continuing our trek to Tadapani through the dense rhododendron forest.
Accommodation: Tea house.
Day 05. TREK FROM TADAPANI TO GHANDRUK (1940m) | ≈ 4 hours
We will continue our trek down to Ghandruk, a beautiful Gurung village.
Accommodation: Tea house.
Day 06. TREK FROM GHANDRUK TO NAYAPUL (≈ 4 hours) AND DRIVE TO POKHARA BY LOCAL BUS
Our last trekking day. We will trek from Ghandruk to Nayapul. Then, we will drive to Pokhara by local bus.
Accommodation: Guest house.
Day 07. DRIVE FROM POKHARA TO KATHMANDU BY TOURIST BUS - END OF THE TOUR
- Rucksack or duffle bag.
- Daypack.
- Outdoor clothing: Outdoor clothing should be tough and comfortable. Wearing several thin layers is better than a few thick layers.
- Trekking boots & sport sandals. Lightweight socks & med-heavy wool socks.
- Water Bottle or Hydration Bladder with Water Purification Tablets. We recommend LifeStraw, an advanced water filter bottle.
- Trekking pants & Shorts.
- Down jacket.
- 1 waterproof jacket (depending on the season).
- Gloves.
- Scarf.
- Sun hat and knit cap.
- Trekking poles.
- Sunscreen.
- Sunglasses.
- Flashlight.
- Wash kit & Travel towel.
- Medicine (in particular, diarrhea medication): Isotonic Powder/ Basic First Aid Kit/ Diamox/ Oximeter / Ibuprofen for general aches and pains/ Imodium or Pepto Bismol capsules for upset stomach or diarrhea.
- Copies of important documents (passport, vaccination certificates, travel insurance), air tickets & extra passport photos.
- Power adapters.
- Padlocks.
- Insect repellent.
- Camera with extra cards and extra batteries.
- Little trash bags to carry your waste during your trek.
*THIS LIST IS NOT EXHAUSTIVE.
What’s included
- Pre-departure support.
- Experienced and government licensed English-speaking trekking guide.
- All ground transportation (tourist buses and local buses).
- Accommodation on twin sharing basis (6 nights): tea houses during the trek and Guest house in Pokhara.
- Trekking permits.
- First aid kit/s including a pulse oximeter to monitor your oxygen during your trek.
- Little trash bags to carry your waste during your trek.
- All government taxes, VAT and service charges.
What’s NOT included
- International flights and domestic flights.
- Meals.
- Porter service.
- Tips for guide & others.
- Personal climbing boots, clothing & equipment.
- Personal expenditures, all bar bills, laundry, telephone calls, nutri-bars, etc.
- Medical examination (if required) & vaccination costs.
- Visa fees.
- Travel and rescue insurance.
- Anything else not specified in the ‘what’s included’ section above.
Health:
Good level of fitness.
Good walker in good health.
Experience:
You should be able to walk for 3 to 7 hours in a day.
You are required as a condition of booking to have an adequate travel insurance.
