Poon Hill Trek

Kathmandu to Pokhara

• You would set off for Pokhara from Kathmandu early in the morning and by the afternoon you would reach Pokahara Valley and stay there for the rest of the day.

• The drive would take upto 7 hours hours. You can explore the local market areas in the afternoon and enjoy a hot coffee with local delicacies in the evenings to beat the cold of Kathmandu.

• Enjoy the beauty of the peaks of the Annapurna and Dhaulagiri ranges and stay overnight at the hotel.

Ghorepani - Poon Hill - Ghandruk

• You would leave the Pokahara valley in the morning after a good breakfast to move furhter towards Ghandruk.

• The trek would start on the 3rd day from Nayapul to Tikhedhunga via Birethanti, located at an altitude of 1577 meters.

• On this exciting Poon Hill trek you would pass through several hamlets and settlements. After reaching the final destination of Tikhedhunga you would spend the rest of the day at the lodge.

Trek from Tikhedhunga to Ghorepani

• You would cover the distance from Tikhendhunga to Ghorepani.

• Ace yourself for a good 6 hour long trek ahead which will begin with a steep 2 hours ascend and then would become gentler.

• On the 4th day of the Poon Hill trek you will pass through scenic views of Machhapuchhare (6997), Hiunchuli (6441) and Annapurna south ( 7219 m).

• After reaching the destination of the day, prepare for your stay at the lodge.

Trek from Tikhedhunga to Ghorepani

• Get ready for a 7 hour long trek from Ghorepani to Tikhendhunga and then Pokhara.

• You will begin the Ghorepani poon hill trek with an early morning trip to Poon Hill, from where the views of Mt. Dhaulagiri (8167m.), TukuchePeak (6920m.), Nilgiri (6940m.) and several other snow capped mountain peaks are visible.

• After enjoying ethereal scenic views and taking a healthy breakfast you would begin the trek.

• While descending the hills you would pass through deep forests of rhododendrons, bamboos, oaks and waterfalls.

Drive from Pokhara to Katmandu

• The journey of a beautiful Himalayan trek would come to an end when move back to Kathmandu after a stay in Pokahara Valley.

• During the retreating journey you will pass through Damauli, Dumre, Muglin and Kurintar. You can stop by the eye-pleasing attraction of Kurintar and enjoy a cable car ride to reach Manakamana Temple.

• You would stop at Naubishe, and climb upto Thankot which is the gateway to Kathmandu.

Departure from Kathmandu

Bring the Poon Hill trek to a conclusion and make your way to the airport.

• The Poon Hill trek route would begin with your arrival at the Kathmandu Airport and pass through several beautiful places like the Valley of Pokhara.

• You would take a drive from Kathmandu to Pokhara, it would be about 7 hours long. There are different trek routes for the summit and all of them start at Poon Hill.

• From Pokahara you can take a trive to Nayapul and start the trek to Hile, located at an altitude of 1430 meters.

• You would continue to follow the trek route from Hile to Ghorepani ( 2,840 meter) on a 6 hours long trek.

• From Ghorepani you would take a morning trip to Poon Hill and arrive back at Nayapul.

• Make your way from Nayapul to Kathmnadu and from there to the airport.

• Arrive at the site of Kathmandu one or two days prior to the beginning of the expedition and take adequate time for acclimatisation at the higher altitudes. It would help you while trekking.

• Follow the instructions of your guides and instructors to enjoy a safe and sound trek.

• It is advisable to the trekkers to not bring any non-biodegradable material along, and thereby, contribute to sustainable tourism.

• Keep your mobile charges and carry a powerbank as you may not find charging points on campsites.

• The weather conditions are the most unpredictable on the mountains; for it might be sunny during the first half, and it might get thundurus and rainy post the first half.

• Therefore, embrace yourself for frequent weather changes and pack clothes accordingly.