Poon hill trek guide
February 8, 2019 7 Responses ShreeramA complete information of poon hill trek from poon hill trek guide
So you want to do the Poon hill trek in Nepal, congratulation !
you have chosen the right trek trail in Nepal. Here is the information that you should gain before you go to trek to Nepal
view from poon hill 3210M, trekkers can see Mt. Dhaulagiri, Dhaulagiri range and Annapurna from here
There are too many ways that people trek to Poon hill trek. Trek to Poon hill is by far the most popular activity in Nepal and the reason is it is so easy and super beautiful. It is located at the boundary in the Mygdi and Kaski district border. The view point poon hill stations with a height of 3210 Meter, to see the whole view of Mt Annapurna and Mt Dhaulagiri and so many other peaks.
with trekkers at the background dhaulagiri Mountain
The Ghorepani Poon Hill trek can be done from 4-5 day to 8-9 days. It is a easy kind of trek so most of the people can do it. to do this trek it does not require any fitness.
The easy trek starts from Nayapul after one and half hour drive from Pokhara. This trek goes through typical local beautiful villages of Tikhedhunga, Ulleri, Ghorepani, and Ghandruk. You can enjoy the trek with the spectacular mountain scenery through delightful villages inhabited by Gurungs and Magars people. The viewpoint on Poon hill (3210 Meter) from here you can take the best view of mountains such as Mt. Dhaulagiri, Mt. Annapurna I, Annapurna south, Annapurna II, III, IV, Gangapurna, Lamjung Himal, Barasikhar, Nilgiri, Tukuche Peak, Hiunchuli.
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Introduction of the best trekking trail Poon Hill Trekking
Poon Hill trek is very short and very easy trekking which starts from Nayapul and ends at Nayapul mostly.
poon hill trekking is very popular trekking zone which offers a super view of Annapurna Himalayan range and provides an opportunity to interact with local gurung and magar people, their lifestyle, culture, and tradition.
This trek goes through spectacular and magnificent landscapes. it touch marvelous Gurung and Magar villages, observation of lush green Rhododendron, and forests to Ghorepani. Ghorepani 2875m (9435ft.). From Ghorepani trekkers can see the magnificent and very close view of Mt Annapurna 8091m (26545ft), Annapurna South 7219(23684ft)
with trekkers at the background dhaulagiri Mountain
Ghorepani is a traditional local gurung village, It was a hub point for the traders of Nepal and Tibetan people, who do the business between Nepal and Tibet. It was a traditional salt supplying route of Nepal
Ghorepani Poon hill trek overview
Here’s a little bit quick overview Poon hill trek.
Days Required: 4 to 8 days
Altitude: 3210 meters (Highest point)
Best Time To Trek: October to May
Costs: Depending on what kind of person you are. If you go organize trek it is expensive. hiring guide and porter is quite cheaper than organize trek. Going a lone is cheaper one but it is quite strange.
Guide and porters: There is no standard price. you can do negotiations.
Tea houses: prices can be vary from one tea house to tea house but are usually they are very cheap.
Food:Set menus are in place for many tea-houses by the local tourism management commitee but they are usually cheap.
Water:you can buy the filter water because due to the plastic avoid policy local have avoided mineral water
People:Local are generally Gurung and Magar people.
Picture from near ghorepani a view of colorful rhododendron foreest
Why do people love Ghorepani poon hill Trekking
This is the most popular and easy trekking trail of Nepal as well as comparatively less costly than other routes of Nepal.
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Which Season is best for Ghorepani Poon hill trek ?
Nepal is a whole year destination as the country has a wide range of climatic diversity. Nepal has the various climate in its tiny territory. The extreme heat of Terai Plains to freezing cold of the Himalayas and the pleasant temperate weather of hills and valleys.
The best season to visit Nepal is subjective and depends on your choice of activities in Nepal. Thus Nepal is all time zone.
There are especially four seasons in Nepal: Spring (March-May), Summer (June-August), Autumn (Late September-November), and Winter (December-February). Here is some idea of the trekking season of Nepal.
Spring Season (March-May)
This season starts when the birds sing and the flowers blossom in the forest. In-fact Spring is the most beautiful season of Nepal when nature opens perfectly.
Rhododendron forest during the Spring season near Ghorepani
The green hills of Nepal get the cover shades of blossomed Rhododendron of the different color. In the Everest region,, there is a wide range of white Rhododendron. While in Annapurna region pink and purple color of Rhododendron. There are the different type of Magnolia flowers that make a forest white and beautiful. The wild birds and animals come out to relish the blissful spring. This is the best time to view wildlife in Chitwan National Park and Bardia National park.
Spring is known as the second-best season for trekking in Nepal. The joyful temperature and the beautiful nature make the trekking in the hills a joyfuthe experience.
Winter (December, January, February)
Winter season is the coolest season of Nepal. The temperatures get very low all over Nepal. The nights can be freezing cold as the temperature falls low after the sunset.
Snowfall is common in the Himalayan and upper hilly region of Nepal.
Mountain scenery appeared in the Annapurna Himalayan Range During the Winter season in the morning
This is not a good season in Nepal. However to do the tour in Nepal is still fantastic, Short trekking can be still done during the winter season, the tour can be done any time of year.
During the winter season the High passes like Thorung La, Larke la, Kang la, Cho la pass will remain closed during the peak winter season. You need to check the details of the place before you plan winter treks.
Summer / Monsoon (June-August)
Monsoon is the busiest season in Nepal because most of the Nepalese people are involved in Agriculture. The countryside is busy with planting rice and other crops for the whole year.
In this season people also plant millet for a floor in the countryside. People also harvest corn in this season.
It is a great opportunity to see Nepalese farms as the farmers sing, play and work together as they plant paddy seedlings.
Paddy filed during monsoon season of Nepal
Visiting in the countryside, as well as traveling to the mountain may be disturbing due to the cloudy sky, landslides, as well as flood which is common during the period. During this time you can travel talking some good advice, and well prepared.
Even this is monsoon season trekking region like Mustang, Dolpa, and Simikot are still best zone for trekking during this time the reason is Rainshadow area and do not receive the monsoon rain.
Autumn ( October, November ):
This is the best season for the Nepal trek and travel. During this time when most of the travelers visit Nepal to not miss the glance of Nepal.After monsoon stoops the weather is really cool and the scenery is just awesome that everything is just above the perfect.
During this month there is stable high pressure, giving clear skies, sunshine, warm days and cool nights. The clear skies are great for viewing the beauty of the magnificent mountains.
Mount Manaslu Scenery from the village Lho, Towering in the Height of 8153 Meter, Also known as Japanese Mountain
Thousands of tourist around the globe seek best mountain visibility and adventure trek during Autumn. As a result trekking trails like Everest Base camp, Annapurna circuit trek and many other routes get thousand of tourist.
For Adventure trekkers and photographer this is the best season to achieve their targets.
Autumn season is also a great time to visit the national park in southern Nepal where the temperature is still cooler.
In this period people have a 3 great Festival in Nepal they are namely Dashain, Tihar, and Chath. You can see how they celebrate their festival if you visit Nepal in this perfect season.
highlights of poon hill trekking
- Seven-hour scenic drive to Pokhara on the way you would see trisuli river and rafting at River Trisuli.
- Splendid fewa Lake which is one of the Largest lake of Nepal and in the middle of Lake there is Hindu Shrine called tal Barahai Temple.
- Enchanting Sunrise and Panoramic view of Mt. Dhaulagiri to Mt Fishtail from Poon hill (3210m
- Close up view of Mt Machhapurchhre(6993 meters), Annapurna I(8091meter), Annapurna south (7,219meter), Dhaulagiri ii(7,751meter), Dhaulagiri III 7715meter, Dhaulagiri iv 7662meter, Dhaulagiri V 7618, Gurja Peak 7193 meter.
- Beautiful terraces with rice field and farmhouse, Friendly Gurung and Magar people and their hospitality
Poon hill trek out line itinerary
there are various itinerary of poon hill trek. we have put most of them here. you can designed the itinerary by your time.
Options 1: Here is 11 days poon hill trek itinerary which is from your arrival to departure.
| Day | From | To | Altitude | Time Duration |
| 1 | Your Destination | Kathmandu | 1350 M, 4430 FT. | Your time | 2 | Kathmandu | Pokhara | 800 M, 2625 FT. | 7 Hours |
| 3 | Pokhara | Tikhedhunga | 1577 M, 5177 FT. | 6 Hours |
| 4 | Tikhedhunga | Ghorepani | 2874 M, 9430 FT. | 6 Hours |
| 5 | Ghorepani | Tadapani | 2675 M, 8776 FT. | 6 Hours |
| 6 | Tadapani | Tolka | 1650 M, 5413 FT. | 7 Hours |
| 7 | Tolka | Dhampus | 1830 M, 6003 FT. | 5 Hours |
| 8 | Dhampus | Pokhara | 800 M, 2625 FT. | Whole day |
| 9 | Pokhara | Kathmandu | 1350 M, 4430FT | 7-8Hours |
| 10 | Kathmandu | Departure | N/A | N/A |
Options 2: Another one is 6 days poon hill trek This itinerary covers your arrival to departure. Some people also says 4 days poon hill trek to it.
| Day | From | To | Altitude | Time Duration |
| 1 | Your Destination | Kathmandu | 1350 M, 4430 FT. | Your time |
| 2 | Kathmandu | Tikhedhunga | 1577 M, 5177 FT. | 5.30 Hours |
| 3 | Tikhedhunga | Ghorepani | 2874 M, 9430 FT. | 6 Hours |
| 4 | Ghorepani | Tadapani | 2675 M, 8776 FT. | 6 Hours |
| 5 | Tadapani | Pokhara, Kathmandu | 800 M, 2625 FT. | Whole day |
| 6 | Kathmandu | Departure | N/A | N/A |
Options 3: this is 3 days poon hill trek from pokharaThis itinerary does not includes your arrival to departure. 3 days poon hill trek from pokhara is the shortest itinerary. Some people also says 3 days poon hill trek to it.
| Day | From | To | Altitude | Time Duration |
| 1 | Pokhara | Tikhedhunga | 1577 M, 5177 FT. | 5.30 Hours |
| 2 | Tikhedhunga | Ghorepani | 2874 M, 9430 FT. | 6 Hours |
| 3 | Ghorepani | Pokhara | 800M | 6 Hours |
Poon hill trek itinerary
I have included the detail itinerary of the first option in detail have a look on it
Day 01:Arrival in Kathmandu
This is your first day to Nepal. Stay at a hotel in Kathmandu where there are restaurant nearby
Day 02:Drive from Kathmandu to Pokhara 7 hours Driving
Early in the morning the bus leaves to Pokhara it takes 7 Hours from Kathmandu. During the drive, you will also see the landscape and Trisuli River Rafting as well.
Fewa Lake pokharaDay 03:Drive from Pokhara to Nayapool 1.30 hours then 4 hours trekking to tikhedhunga
you can take a private vehicle for the express drive to reach Nayapool. As you arrive in Nayapool Bazaar, we begin your trek to Birethanti. The route winds through lush green forest and finally culminates at Birethanti after
with trekkers at the background dhaulagiri Mountain
walking an hour. In Birethanti we check our permits and walk towards tikhedhunga through the Bank of the river. At first, it would be quite harder to adjust with the warm Climate. We continue our journey to Tikhedhunga passing through several small villages and settlements. Afterward, we ascend gently to the final destination of the dayDay 04:Trek to Ghorepani village (2874m) 6 Hours
Today, you climb up more than three thousand stairs at first to reach Ulleri (2070m.) from Ulleri climb
Trekking trekking to poon hill trek
slowly ascend up to Banthanti. During the journey, you will see a fantastic view of Machhapuchhare known as mount Fish Tail (6997m.), mount Hiunchuli (6441m.) Now, our trail is quite easier passing through Rhododendron and shadowy trees and ascends gently up to the final Destination Ghorepani villageRhododendron flowers at the trail of poon hill trek Day 05:Hike to Poon Hill (3210m/10,497 ft) Then Trek to Tadapani (2675 M, 8776 FT) 6 hours
Today very early in the morning around 4.45 am we hike together to Poon Hill (3210m.) to enjoy the sunrise view over Mt. Dhaulagiri (8167m.), Tukuche Peak (6920m.), Nilgiri (6940m.), Varaha Shikhar (7847m.), Mt. Annapurna I (8091m.), Annapurna South (7219m.), Annapurna III (7855m.), Machhapuchhare (6993m.), Annapurna IV (7525m.), Annapurna II (7995m and other numerous snow-capped mountains in the morning then trek down to Ghorepani.
Fogs at the Deurali hill
Heaving Breakfast we trek further to Tadapani village passing several tiny villages such as a Deurali, Banthanti, and forest of Rhododendron. the beautiful flower makes the jungle colorful in spring when they bloom.Day 06:Tadapani to Tolka village (1650 m), 7 hours
The trail goes through forest slowly down to Ghandruk about 1 hour then steeply downwards for about an hour to the river, then ascends steeply for about 2-3 hours through scattered villages with beautiful views of the
Himalayas as well as Landruk Village. Then we reach the Landruk village after climbing up where you will have also a great view of Hiunchuli 6641 MeterDay 07:Tolka to Dhampus hill station, 5 hours
After Breakfast, we will climb steps through the forest until Pothana (People start Mardi Himal Trekking from Pothana ie Here ) and walk down to Deurali Villages. Deurali hill station 2500 m gives you pleasant views of mystical Pokhara valley in the south and the Annapurna range in the north. Then you descend downhill walking to Dhampus (1830m), another beautiful Gurung village
Day 08:Explore Sunrise and trek descend to Pokhara and Sightseeing.
After having breakfast we trek down to Pokhara and starts to Sightseeing at Davis Falls, World Peace Stupa, International Mountain Museum and Back to Hotel
Day 09:Drive (7 hours) to Kathmandu city
The morning we’ll drive back through the scenic countryside and during the route will stop for breakfast and lunch.
Day 10:Back to your own country
Rhododendron flowers at the trail of poon hill trek 
Himalayas as well as Landruk Village. Then we reach the Landruk village after climbing up where you will have also a great view of Hiunchuli 6641 MeterPoon hill trek map
You can get the map anywhere in kathmandu and pokhara. the map cost is around 2$. you can get the map publish by Nepal map house the scale of 1:50000. Here is the sample maps of Ghorepani poon hill trek which includes Annapurna base camp as well 
How difficult is Poon Hill trek
This is very easy trekking in Nepal. It is suitable for everybody. People who haven’t done any previous trekking before this trek or haven’t done any physical exercise can do this trek easily. It does not require big stamina or perfect body for walking however it has a lot of steps to climb up which needs stamina. Nobody gets altitude sickness in this trek but other problem like diarrhea, food poison, headache, vomiting can occur for another reason.
Tips for the Poon Hill Trek
Here are some tips for you to do this trek with very comfortable ways. they are very essential to you as well
Get in poon hill trek
Take a taxi to Nayapul 45 KM from Pokhara and then you can start Ghorepani Poon Hill trek. During the season, the taril get’s hundreds of trekkers every day going to Poon Hill. The trek is suitable for everyone those who are not familiar with trekking and those who are looking for a short and easy trek holiday in Nepal. It is a simple trek of 4-5 days and everything is available on the way up. Trekkers have to take plenty of cash because there are no ATM machines available.
Packing list for the poon hill trek
We have listed here some stuff list that are very essential for your ghorepani poon hill trek
Some trekking stuff
- Sleeping bag -10 would be preferable (Not Compulsory)
- Duffel or Rucksack bag to keep your all the gear and this will be carried by the porters.(Please bring the rain cover for it)
- Daypack for yourself (Bring the small one where you can put your important stuff as well as drinking water)
- A down Jacket
- Shade hat or Cap
- Warm wool hat to cover your ears
- Sunglasses with UV protection
- Headlamp, Neck warmer
- A pair light weight warm gloves.
- T-shirts 2- 3 pieces quick drying one would be the good.
- Light weight thermal tops.
- Fleece jacket.
- Wind-Stopper jacket (optional).
- A pair’s nylon hiking shorts quick drying one
- Underwear
- some pairs lightweight long underwear.
- Two pairs trekking pants, preferably that zip on/off at the knees so they double as shorts
- Four pairs of liner warm socks
- medium weight water proof hiking/trekking boots.
- A pair light trekking shoes for camp/lodges
- sandal (Optional) or Flip Flop
- Band-aids
- Lip balm (At least SPF 20)
- Detol, Betadin
- Tape
- Immodium or Pepto bismol capsules for upset stomach or diarrhea.
some other items that makes your trek even better
- Passport and extra passport photos (4 copies)
- Durable wallet / pouch for travel documents, money and passport.
- Sun’s cream with SPF 40 is recommended
- Pocket knife.
- Water purification lodine tablets it is very important because you don’t get mineral water on this route
- Drinking Water Bottle or floatable bottle
- Toiletry kit and be sure to include toilet paper stored in a plastic bag, hand wipes, and liquid hand sanitizer, towel, soap, etc.
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I love this post, the way you described is really amazing, all details have been placed..thank you
I want to go there but not this time, I am looking the information for next year, i found this quite informative.
thank you so much
This is best zone to hike around, I have been there long time ago and i am very happy to read about this again which recalled my visiting days to here.
Thank you shreeram for awesome article.
very tempting this trek!! Have to visit Nepal once all this COVID chaos is over. Do you take trekking to any specific locations to see flora and fauna of Nepal?
Yes, we do. we have a many national parks in the southern part of the country. The Chitwan National park, Bardia National Park and so many other parks. For a short period walk, you can hike around Kathmandu in Shivapuri Nagarjun National park. for a long walk, we suggest you and take you to the Langtang National park trek.