Poonhill Trekking from Pokhara

Poonhill Trekking from Pokhara

Poon Hill trek starts from Nayapul after one and half hour drive from Pokhara. This trek passes beautiful villages of Ulleri, Ghorepani, and Ghandruk. You will enjoy the trek in the spectacular mountain scenery through delightful villages inhabited by Gurungs and Magars. Around every corner is an exciting glance of the high mountains, whole horizons of which will be open to you as you reach the high points of your trek. The viewpoint on Poonhill (3210m.) offers the best view of mountains and sunrise. Dense rhododendron forests full of birds and imaging valleys make your trip more enjoyable. As the sun touches the snow-capped summits, the Himalayan giants, Dhaulagiri (8,167m) and Annapurna (8,091m) along with a maze of other peaks, slowly begin to appear, like magic, before our eyes. Anyone who loves nature and beautiful landscape will never forget this astounding experience.

Itinerary

Day 1: Pokhara - Ulleri (2070 m) - Ghorepani (2860 m)

Stop At: Pokhara, Pokhara, Gandaki Zone, Western Region
At 7:00 am pickup from hotel in Pokhara and 3 hours drive to reach Ulleri.
NOTE: En route, we will stop at Nayapol(1070m) to show your TIMS & Annapurna Conservation Project Permit at Birethanti(1025m) to enter the Annapurna Conservation Areas’ Project. Your Poon Hill Trek 3 days starts from this check point.
11.00am: Arrived at Ulleri, off load the luggage, and we will trek to Banthanti(2300m). NOTE: 30 minutes treks from Ulleri to Banthanti(2300m).

12.00am: We will have lunch at Banthanti. After lunch, continue the trek to Nangethanti(2430m). NOTE: 2.5 hours uphill treks. Bhurungdi river is on the right side before crossing the bridge. Amazing view of jungle and river.

02.30pm: Arrive in Nangethanti, tea break time.

03.00pm: Continue the trek to Ghorepani(2860m). NOTE: 1.5 hours uphill treks.

04.30pm: Arrive in Ghorepani. Check in to hotel. Rest & relax after check in to your hotel.

OPTIONAL: Trek to Poonhill (3193m) for sunset. NOTE: 1 hour’s trek to Poonhill.

NOTE: Sunset of Poonhill is dependable on the weather, if you can’t get a good sunset view, we will bring you to Poonhill again the next morning for the sunrise. For those who want to view the sunset and sunrise, you can trek to Poonhill on your own.


Duration: 6 hours

Meals included:
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight at Hotel/Lodge in Ghorepani.

Day 2: Ghorepani (2860 m) - Tadapani (2630 m)

Stop At: Ghorepani, Ghorepani, Dhaulagiri Zone, Western Region
04.30 am: Wake up, we will start our trek to Poon Hill (3193m) from your hotel after tea/coffee. NOTE: 1 hour uphill trek.

06.30 am: After sunrise tour at Poon Hill, we will trek down to your hotel for breakfast.

07.30 am: Breakfast at hotel. Check out hotel after breakfast.

08.00 am: Start the trek to Tadapani (2630 m). NOTE: 1.5 hours’ treks.

09.30 am: We will arrive in Deurali(3090 m). Continue the trek to Banthanti(3180 m).

NOTE: Ghorepani to Deurali is 2 hours’ treks. From Deurali to Banthanti is 2 hours treks. You will see amazing view of Annapurna range of mountains on your left’s side, and green hill will be on your right’s side. Please don’t lose your concentration while walking down the trail as it is small and narrow.

12.00 am: Lunch at Banthanti(3180 m).

01.00 pm: After lunch, continue the trek to Tadapani. NOTE: 2 hours’ trek. 1 hour downhill trek, 1 hour uphill trek.

03.00 pm: Arrive in Tadapani. Check in hotel. Rest & Relax. Dinner in the hotel.

NOTE: At Tadapani, you will see amazing snow peaks / mountains of Annapurna South. Please make sure you wake up at 5.30 am for the sunrise from your hotel.
Duration: 8 hours
Duration: 8 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight at hotel/ lodge in Tadapani.

Day 3: Tadapani - Ghandruk (2470 m) - Pokhara

Stop At: Ghandruk, Ghandruk, Gandaki Zone, Western Region
08.00 am: Breakfast at hotel. Check out hotel after breakfast.

09.00 am: Start the trek to Ghandruk(1940 m). NOTE: The trek will take in total 4 hours.

11.00 am: Arrive in Bhaisi Kharka (2470 m). Tea break.

11.30 am: Continue the trek to Ghandruk. NOTE: 2 hours’ trek.

01.30 pm: Arrive in Ghandruk. Lunch at Ghandruk.

02.30 pm: After lunch, we will do a Ghandruk Village tour. We will bring you to see the museum, library, schools etc. It is one of the most famous village in Annapurna regions. NOTE: Ghandruk offers good views of Annapurna south and some snow capped peaks.

04.30 pm: We will walk down hill for 30 minutes to catch a 4x4 wheel Jeep back to Pokhara.

06.00 pm: Arrive at your hotel in Pokhara. Trek ends.
Duration: 8 hours
Duration: 8 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
Accommodation included: Trek Ends