Poon Hill Trek
Trip Details :
Destination :
Nepal
Trip Style :
Trekking
Food :
Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Group Size :
1 to 12 people
Destination :
Nepal
Starts in :
Kathmandu
Difficulty :
Moderate
Transport :
Flight and Car
Accomodation :
Hotel and Tea house
Max Elevation :
3,210 m
Highlight
A perfect blend of short, easy, low-altitude treks full of adventure, enjoyment, and a lot of newer facts to experience.
Starting with the scenic drive from Kathmandu to Pokhara and then a drive to Nayapul from Pokhara.
Chance to immerse into the local and traditional Gurung and Magar people settling in the Annapurna Trekking region.
Scenic and panoramic views of several mountains and mountain ranges like Annapurna I, II, III, IV, Machhapuchhre Himal, Hiunchuli, Mardi Himal, Dhaulagiri, Nilgiri, and others.
Trekkers will enter into the Annapurna Conservation Area Project (ACAP), the largest conservation area project in Nepal.
Ascending through the trail on the famous Ulleri stones, which consists of 3000 steps.
Exploring the culture, tradition, and remote lifestyle of the Annapurna region.
Trekkers get a chance to pass through several suspension bridges, rivers, waterfalls, and landscapes.
You can also stay for a night at one of the most beautiful homestays in Ghandruk village.
About Poon Hill Trek
5-Day PoonHill Trek is a beautiful and relaxing trekking journey in the Annapurna Conservation Area Project (ACAP). The trail is famous for being one of the easiest trekking routes that suits perfectly for the new trekkers and family trekkers. A lot of domestic and international trekkers and explorers visit this beautiful trail every year for adventure and a chance to immerse into the lovely things nature and the locals offer to the explorers.
Adventure Bound Nepal offers many variations of the PoonHill Trek and this is the one where you get 5 days to explore this beautiful trekking route. The 5 Day PoonHill Trek with Adventure Bound begins as we drive from Kathmandu to Pokhara on a tourist bus. However, our trekking (walking) journey begins on the third day as we ascend from Nayapul to Ulleri. After a gradual and adventurous ascend, we finally reach PoonHill View Point. Throughout the ascend, we pass through several rivers, waterfalls, suspension bridges, and traditionally settled villages. Moreover, as the PoonHill Trekking route is very close to Pokhara, you will also find much variety in food and accommodation.
Without a doubt, the 5-Day PoonHill Trek is among the best trekking routes in the entire country which does not require much preparation and practice. Moreover, this is also a perfect trail to ascend with your families and friends. Watching the sunrise from the altitude of 3210 meters above sea level, exploring the beauty of rhododendron blossoms, and trying out some of the best locally-prepared cuisines are some of the best things that the PoonHill Trek has to offer.
In addition to all that, trekkers can also get the panoramic, clear, and eye-soothing views of different mountains and mountain ranges including, Annapurna I Main (8091m), Annapurna South (7219m), Machhapuchhre (6997m), Tilicho (7134m), Nilgiri (7061m), and Dhaulagiri (8167m), and for the incredible sunrise silhouetting Machhapuchhre, and the golden light that falls on the south face of Dhaulagiri.
Permits Required for Poon Hill Trek
Trekkers Information Management System (TIMS) card.
Annapurna Conservation Area Permit (ACAP)
Itenary
Day : 1
Early morning fly to Pokhara from Kathmandu Drive to Nayapul and trek to Ulleri (1970m | 6462ft., 6 - 7hrs)Day : 2
Trek from Ulleri to Ghorepani (2860m. | 9380ft., 4 - 5 hrs)Day : 3
Hike to Poon Hill and trek to Tadapani (2,600m.|8,528ft., 7 - 8 hrs)Day : 4
Descend from Tadapani to Ghandruk and drive to Pokhara (800m. | 2624ft., 7 - 8 hrs)Day : 5
Drive to Kathmandu from Pokhara 7-8 hrsPoon Hill Trek