Trip Description
The Poon Hill Trek is among the most popular and classical treks in the world which offers stunning beauty that attracts trekkers around the world. It is short and relatively easy into the Annapurna region. Poonhill trek is a short and relatively easy trek into the Annapurna region. This trek is suitable for those who do not have much time to spend with a burning desire to observe the beauty of snow-capped mountains. It offers spectacular views of the world's highest mountains and the perfect blend of nature and culture. The trail takes you through diverse landscape and culture where you could experience breathtaking scenery, mountain vistas, terraced fields and a variety of flora and fauna. Poonhill trek starts from Nayapul after one and half hour drive from Pokhara. This trek passes beautiful villages of Ulleri, Ghorepani, and Ghandruk.
Highlights of the Tours
- Best Sunrise and Himalayas View, Poonhill 3210m
- Immerse yourself in Nepali life & Explore the typical Nepali Village
- Impressive sunrise views from Poon Hill
- Breathtaking vistas trekking
- Easy and One of Nepal’s most famous short treks
- Spend the night in comfortable teahouses along the trekking route
- Trek in the spectacular mountain scenery through delightful villages
Itinerary
- Day 01 – Arrive in Kathmandu (1,400 m). Overnight at a Hotel.
- Day 02 – Kathmandu Sightseeing Tour. Rest of day at leisure.
- Day 03 – Kathmandu – Pokhara (Flight or drive 7-8 hrs)
- Day 04 – Pokhara - drive to Nayapul (1 1/2 hrs) - trek to Tikhedhunga (1570 m) or Ulleri (1940 m) 6-7 hrs
- Day 05 –Tikhedhunga (1570 m) or Ulleri (1940 m) - Ghorepani (2750 m) 5-6 hrs
- Day 06 – Ghorepani (2750 m) - Poon Hill (3210 m) - Tadapani (2650 m) 6 hrs.
- Day 07 – Tadapani (2650 m) – Ghandruk(1,940 m)
- Day 08 – Ghandruk (1870 m) – Pokhara (1,400 m)
- Day 09 – Flight Pokhara - Kathmandu, or drive 7-8 hrs
- Day 10 – Kathmandu-Final Departure
Included
- Expert bilingual guide
- Private vehicle transportation
- Meals on full board (Breakfast, lunch & dinner) during trekking period.
- Best available accommodations during the trek in Teahouse.
- All park entrance fees and trekking permits and site entry fees
- Food, drinks, accommodation, insurance, salary, equipments, transportation, local tax for Guide and porters.
- All necessary paper works, TIMS and Annapurna National park entrance Permit.
- All government taxes and our service charges.
- Internal flights and land transport involved in the itinerary
Not included
- Bottled water, aerated & alcoholic drinks
- Travel Insurance
- Items of a personal nature such as phone calls, laundry, etc
- Visa
- Additional costs due to illness, rescue, force majeure, changes of flight and itinerary
- International flights
- Miscellaneous personal expenditure - drinks and souvenirs etc.
Get in touch with us
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Is this trip right for you?
LOCATION: Poon Hill
ELEVATION: 4130 m
CURRENCY: Nepalese rupee (NPR)
Nearest Airport: Tribhuvan International Airport, Pokhara Airport
TIME ZONE: Nepal Standard Time (UTC+05:45) DST not observed
PERMIT NEEDED: ACAP, TIMS
SEASONS: January, February, March, April, May, September, October, November, December
TRAVEL STYLE: MEDIUM/AVERAGE
Simple and clean hotels and hostels (Teahouse/Lodge); affordable public and private transport; many optional activities.
SERVICE LEVEL: BASIC
Quality accommodations,affordable public and private transport; lots of optional activities.
PHYSICAL RATING: 
Some physical activity (Walkers of average fitness, Basic skills.) required
TRIP TYPE: SMALL GROUP
Small group experience; Max 15, avg 12
AGE REQUIREMENT: 12+
All travellers under age 18 must be accompanied by an adult.
