Poon Hill trekking is a short and relatively easy trek into the Annapurna Himalayas region. This trek is suitable for those who do not have much time to spend with a burning desire to observe the beauty of snow-capped mountains. Nepal Everest Himalaya Hiking does organize this trek in between 3 days and 10 days from Kathmandu or Pokhara.
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POON HILL NEPAL TREK IS SHORT HIKING IN ANNAPURNA HIMALAYS AND THIS TREK'S MAXIMUM ELEVATION IS 3210M.
BENEFITS OF POON HILL TREK
As compare to other trekking trails of Nepal, it is short and very easy for all. Most of the tourist can do easily. There are many benefits which are mentioned below
- It has a many accommodation and hotel in the route
- People are so friendly in this route of Poon hill trek
- It is the easiest trekking trail of Nepal
- Trekkers can hire horses as well as porter any time they like
- There are stone paved stairs on the way so it is easier
- Annapurna II, Annapurna III, Dhaulagiri 8167M, Mt Annapurna 8091M, Annapurna south 7219M, Fishtail(Holy Mountain 7000M) and many other peaks can be seen within a very short distance
- You can do this trek even with the children
- Trekkers have to pay just ACCAP Permits as well as TIMS Permits which is just 30$
- The highest point the Trek is just 3210M from the sea level
- You can see the biggest forest of rhododendron tree, if you go to February end, March and April whole forest is full of Flowers.
- Most of the hotel, they have a WI-FI
- There is a communication everywhere on this trek route
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.
FOOD, DRINK AND ACCOMMODATION IN POON HILL TREK?
You can get any types of western food in this trail. Every hotel has its own menu which is prepared by their village tourism management committee so there is no variation in food. You can even buy fruits like apple and banana in the trekking. Trekkers can get any types of chocolate, dry foods, and snacks in trekking. You can only get safe drinking water on this trail because villagers have banned for a plastic water bottle so it would be nice if you bring water purification tablet with you. If you don’t believe in safe drinking water you can use purification tablet. For the accommodation in this trail, you can get a nice accommodation better than others trekking route of Nepal. Every hotel has a heating system in a dining hall.
WHEN TO DO POON HILL TREK?
From September to mid-December (autumn) and mid-February to mid-June (spring) are the best time to trek to Annapurna Base Camp. June to August is the rainy months of Nepal however people also do Poonhill trekking. In spring and autumn the weather generally is good but sometimes it gets bad this is the just exceptional case.
POON HILL TREK HIGHLIGHTS
- 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
- Best Sunrise and Himalayas View, Poonhill 3210m
- One of the Biggest Ghandruk Gurung village and Ulleri Magar Village
- View of Dhaulagiri (8167M,) Manaslu (8163m,) and Annapurna I (8091m) and others Himalayas.
- Small villages Birethati, Hile, Tikhedhunga, Ghorepani, Tadapani
- Waterfall, Rice Terrace
- Easy and Short trek in Annapurna region
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. Mt. Dhaulagiri ranges, Mt. Annapurna I, Annapurna south, Annapurna II, III, IV, Gangapurna, Lamjung Himal, Barasikhar, Nilgiri, Tukuche Peak, Hiunchuli, and Manaslu ranges will view from this trek. 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. The trek can be lengthened and shortened according to the time you have.
Trek Starting Point: Kathmandu or Pokhara
Option I: If you start Poon hill trek from Pokhara, you will drive from your Hotel in Pokhara to Nayapul and start the trek.
Option II: If you start Poon hill trek from Kathmandu, you will take an early (first) flight from Kathmandu to Pokhara and drive to Nayapul then start the trek in the same day.
Duration of Trek: 3 Days or 4 Days or 5 days
Option I: If you desire to do this trek in 3 days trek in Poonhill, your trek start from Kimche via Nayapul, trek to Tadapani, Ghorepani, Poonhill and then same way back to Hile. From Hile, drive to back to Pokhara.
Option II: Poon hill trek in 4 days, you start trek from Nayapul, trek to Ulleri, Ghorepani, Poonhill and then another route to Nayapul via Tadapani and Ghandruk village.
Option III: Poon hill trek in 5 days, you start trek from Nayapul, trek to Ulleri, Ghorepani, Poonhill, Tadapani, Jhinu Natural Hot Spring and back to Pokhara.
Welcome you at Tribhuwan International Airport, we will take you by private vehicle and transfer to hotel in Kathmandu within B/B plan. Me or My other mates will brief you about the trip.
Day 02:Sightseeing in Kathmandu
It is the second day of your Nepal trip. Sightseeing in Kathmandu means you would have an opportunity to explore UNESCO World Heritage Sites and learn about history and cultures of Nepal. (If you are not interested or have not sufficient time we would not do sightseeing)
Service Included: Transportation, Hotel Accommodation in Bed and breakfast Plan.
Day 03:Drive from Kathmandu to Pokhara 7 hours Driving
After having breakfast we will take the taxi or by walk to reach Kantipath where we would take the bus to Pokhara it takes 7 Hours from Kathmandu. During the drive, you will also see the landscape and Trisuli River Rafting as well.
Service Included: Transportation, Hotel Accommodation in Bed and breakfast Plan
we would have a private vehicle for the express drive to reach Nayapool. As we arrive in Nayapool Bazaar, we begin our trek to Birethanti. The route winds through lush green forest and finally culminates at Birethanti after 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 day
Service Included: Transportation, Lunch and Dinner
Day 04:Trek to Ghorepani village (2874m) 8 Hours
Today, we climb up more than three thousand stairs at first to reach Ulleri (2070m.) from Ulleri climb 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 village
Service Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner and Accommodation
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. 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.
Service Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner and Accommodation
Day 06:Trek from Tadapani (2675m.) to Tolka 5 hours
After heaving the breakfast early in the morning we trek down via rhododendron and oak forest to Ghandruk where there are many hotels and muesuem as well. we go even down from there 1 hour further to modi river. Half hour climbing to Landruk a gurung village from there the trail goes slightly climb continuously to durbin Tolka
Service Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner and Accommodation
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
Service Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner and Accommodation
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
Service Included: Breakfast, Bed
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.
Service Included: Breakfast, Bed
Day 10:Back to your own country
Service Included: Breakfast, Accommodation
POON HILL TREK COST : Us dollor 550
Price INCLUDES
Kathmandu international airport transfer by private vehicles.
3 night’s twin sharing on tourist standard accommodation in Kathmandu
2 night Tourist standard accommodation in Pokhara within Bed with Breakfast Plan
Meals on full board: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner each day during the trekking days
Guest house basis trekking accommodation while on trekking days
Tourist Bus transfer from Pokhara to Kathmandu for guest and guide.
Fully escorted trek with fluent English speaking license holder local guide and each 2 guest 1 Porter basis
Annapurna Conservation Area permits and TIMS permits for Trekking tours
All land transportation as per written on above itinerary
Food and accommodation and salary of Nepali trekking staffs
To Book The Poon Hill Trek , Send email at himalayanepaltrekking@gmail.com or simply leave your message through our Online Enquiry Form , our sherpa guides Team will reply your queries in details immediately.
See you in Nepal!
Sunita Tamang, Pasang Sherpa and Sherpa Guides Team
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