Poon Hill Trek 9 days
Starting Price
US$ 455.00
Marina
Best place for sunrise view
Poon Hill offers breathtaking views of the entire Annapurna range, a most-doable short trek for all.
Sabmue
Lovely views of Annapurna range
It's quite nice, especially if your time is limited and you would like to get a nice view of the Annapurna range.
Trip Overview
Poon Hill Trek in 9 Days
Poon Hill Trek 9 days cost / price : $455.00 per person (Minimum Group Size: 02)
Cost Includes ✔Meals✔Accommodation✔Guide✔Porter✔Transport (Private Jeep + Tourist Bus)✔Permit
9 Days Trek in Nepal
Poon Hill Trek is definitely one of the best short Himalayan hikes in Nepal. It’s a classic teahouse adventure that extends through the heart of Annapurna Sanctuary. This trek is ideal for those who are short on time but don’t want to compromise on an authentic Himalayan experience. Crossing the rugged trails of Annapurna Sanctuary, Poon Hill Trek combines stunning landscapes, rich Gurung culture, picturesque villages, and rhododendron forests. In no time, this trek will take you to the edge of the Himalayas. This is a chance to witness the rustic lifestyle of the mountains.
Check out for Poon Hill Trek 9 days itinerary
Outline Itineary
Day 01: Arrive in Kathmandu - Our representative will pick you up from International Airport and transfer to the hotel
Day 02: We drive for 7 hours from Kathmandu to reach Pokhara
Day 03: We drive for 2 hours from Pokhara to reach Nayapul and trek for 5 hours to reach Tikhedhunga
Day 04: We trek for 6 hours from Tikhedhunga to reach Ghorepani
Day 05: We trek for 7 hours from Ghorepani to reach Tadapani
Day 06: We trek for 5 hours from Tadapani to reach Ghandruk
Day 07: We trek for 6 hours from Ghandruk to reach Nayapul and drive for 2 hours to reach Pokhara
Day 08: We drive for 7 hours from Pokhara to reach Kathmandu
Day 09: Final Departure
Detail Itineary
Day 01: Arrive in Kathmandu - Our representative will pick you up from International Airport and transfer to the hotel
Day 02: We drive for 7 hours from Kathmandu to reach Pokhara
Your guide will receive you at your hotel in Kathmandu, and get tourist bus drive to together with guide to Pokhara for 6 hours scenic drive from Kathmandu.
Day 03: We drive for 2 hours from Pokhara to reach Nayapul and trek for 5 hours to reach Tikhedhunga
Breakfast and get car or cab drive to Nayapul (35km) takes 2 hours and moderate trek to Tikhedhunga of 5.8 miles/9.5km) distance can walk in 4/5 hours. Stay night at guest house. Ulleri is an alternative stop, but beware that it is a very steep climb up a stone staircase from Tikhedhunga in just 2km up to (1960m).
Day 04: We trek for 6 hours from Tikhedhunga to reach Ghorepani
Difficult trek to Ghorepani covers 6.5 miles/10.5km takes 5/6 hours. The tough day trek, you have to climb from 1550m to 2880m over 1400m. Most climbing is happens at the start on steep stairs. After Ulleri the terrain evens out a bit while you are still slowly climbing. Towards Ghorepani you will find yourselves entering the Rhododendron forests.
Day 05: We trek for 7 hours from Ghorepani to reach Tadapani
Moderate trek covers nearly 11km takes 6/7 hours. The destination of today is first to Poon Hill, early morning Sunrise and the Himalayan Panorama and after breakfast, trek to Tadapani. The climb to Poonhill is a few hundred meters up in the dark at 5-5:30am) so bring a flashlight or head lamp. Then you arrive in time to see the sunrise light up the main Annapurna and Dhaulagiri mountain range. That is if you are lucky to have a clear day. Tadapani is also the best view point; you can get very close view of Mt Annapurna and Mt Fishtail.
Day 06: We trek for 5 hours from Tadapani to reach Ghandruk
Enjoy the view and breakfast, and then downhill trek of 8km takes 4 to 5 hours through the forest trail to Ghandruk, a village of Gurung famous for British Gurkhas developed on the side of a hill. Lunch and explore the nice village of Ghandruk in the afternoon. Ghandruk also offer a great view of Annapurna South, Mt Fishtail and Hiunchuli.
Day 07: We trek for 6 hours from Ghandruk to reach Nayapul and drive for 2 hours to reach Pokhara
Breakfast, and continue downhill trek of 14 km to Nayapul on steep narrow trails through rice paddies field and a hotter climate for 5/6 hours, lunch at Birethanati and drive back to Pokhara from there.
Day 08: We drive for 7 hours from Pokhara to reach Kathmandu
Early morning breakfast, and get 7:30 am tourist bus drive back to Kathmandu for 6 hours.
Day 09: Final Departure
Cost Includes
01. Tourist Bus from Kathmandu to Pokhara and Pokhara to Kathmandu and Jeep Transfer from Pokhara to Nayapul and Nayapul to Pokhara
02. Hotel in Kathmandu and Pokhara for 2 nights with BB Plan
03. Annapurna Conversation Area Project Permits
04. TIMS (Trekkers' Information Management Systems)
05. Complete free trekking information before going to trek
06. Full Board (Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner) during the trek
07. 4 nights in local teahouses/lodges during trekking
08. An Experienced English Speaking License Holder Trekking Guide (Local Guide)
09. Medical first aid kit box ( which is carried by your team)
10. Foods, Accommodations and local tax for Guide
11. Down Jacket and Sleeping bag are available in a hire
Cost Excludes
01. Domestic Flight Tickets to Pokhara & Return
02. Any kind of drinks (tea, coffee, water, hot water, etc) and of bar bills (alcoholic beverages)
03. Hot shower, WIFI, any electronic battery charges during only in trekking
04. Tips and gratitude to your guide and driver
05. Extra night accommodation or meals in Pokhara because of early arrival, late departure and early return from trekking (due to any reason) than the scheduled itinerary
06. Your travel insurance (Travel insurance is compulsory to take an adventure trip and it must be covered both medical & emergency evacuation with the worth of USD100, 000.00 minimum.