Poon Hill Trek Package 2023/2024 Special Plan: A Scenic Adventure In The Heart Of The Himalayas.

Poon Hill Trek is a short trek that allows you to experience the classic Annapurna trail with magnificent views of the Annapurna range Dhaulagiri, Nilgiri, Tukuche, Varaha Shikhar, and Lamjung Himal along well-maintained trails through lush green rhododendron forests. The trek allows you to have a closer look at the Magar community while you savor their culture of warm hospitality, and the magical sunrise view from Poon Hill gives you a one-of-a-kind experience. 

Well-established accommodations, with enough facilities, on a moderately easy trail with a mix of cultural and natural experiences, this trek is ideal for all ages, particularly families.  

A Journey to Poon Hill From Pokhara:
  Early in the morning just after breakfast, our trek guide will take a tourist jeep to meet you in your located hotel in Pokhara. The jeep drive from Pokhara to Nayapul 40 km in 1.30 hours is a wonderful experience on a wide road just below the hill. You will see many hotels and lodges on the way.

Nayapul is a very famous point for trekkers. It is a starting point for different trekking routes like Ghorepani Poon Hill Trek, Annapurna Base Camp Trek, Mohare Danda Trek, Ghandruk Trek, Mardi Himal Trek, Tatopani Trek, Annapurna Circuit Trek, and other many Annapurna region treks. There are many porters and guides waiting to start the trek.

You can check the trekking gear as there are a few shops selling different trekking items like boots, raincoats, sticks, or even porters if you want to add them depending upon your need.

After 1 hour walk from Nayapul, you will reach Birenthati where we will have a permit check-up at the tourist check permit check post. Our trail starts again to reach Tikhedhunga in an hour where we will have Lunch. Now, We ascend gradually upward through the steep stairs to reach Ulleri. We will stay overnight at Ulleri in the teahouse.

The next day early in the morning after breakfast we start our trek to reach Ghorepani by passing a narrow stream and water bodies, Rhodendron forest, Bamboo trees, and more than 3000 stairs to reach beautiful Ghorepani Gate. Again there is a permit check-up at the tourist information center at Ghorepani. There are many hotels in Ghorepani Village which is a Poon Village. Where you will stay overnight at Ghorepani.

The next day early in the Morning at 4 am before breakfast we hike to Poon Hill 3210m in about 1 hour through steep stairs. Today is the major highlight of the whole trek as you are witnessing the majestic Dhaulagiri, Annapurna, Nilgiri, Fishtail, Annapurna South, Thapa Peak, and many other Annapurna Himalayan range from 3210m Poonhill. After 1 hour of witnessing the sunrise view from the Majestic Himalayan Range, we descend down to the hotel for breakfast. After breakfast we walk down to Ulleri through the same trail and take the jeep to Pokhara We will have Lunch on the way.

Our Company can customize this trek depending on the choice of travelers and their holiday plans in Nepal. We have scheduled this package with different itineraries and costs. That is you can take the Jeep to Ulleri and hike to Ghorepani which is only 2 days Poon Hill Trek. Also, If you have more holiday and budget we can extend this trek up to Tadapani and Ghandruk Village in 4 days. If you have 5 days vacation you can explore to natural hot spring in Tatopani from Ghandruk Village.

An early morning flight From Kathmandu to Pokhara is Mandatory to take the above-all trek package option If you want to do it from Kathmandu.

Accommodation and Facilities During Poon Hill Trek:

The Poon Hill Trek is one of the most well-maintained trails in Nepal. 
Just like the other trekking trail, the accommodation here is also the basic tea house. But you have the option of an attached bathroom, and almost all hotels have hot and cold showers available. 

Wifi and a charging station are also available but we pay extra cost for this and that too inside the room!!. 
You also have quite an option for food. While we mostly suggest travelers have Dal, Bhat as it provides enough carbs, you may find menus with options to satisfy your carving.  

Who can join the Poon Hill Trek 2023/2024?

The Poon Hill Trek is considered an easy to moderate trek. 

 It can be accomplished by someone who is generally fit and active in day-to-day life. However, people with joint issues and problem-related to breathing are recommended to consult with doctors. 

The only challenging part of this trek is the 3000 uphill steps to Ulleri on the stone-paved stairways. But be assured that this is just an hour or two walk. So, a slow and steady walk alongside enjoying the view will help you cross this part in no time. 

As the trail is well maintained with enough facilities and vehicle roads linked to Ulleri, which assure the travelers, the trek is ideal for all ages and even best for families with kids. 

Guide & Potters for the Poon Hill Trek:

Now that it's compulsory to hire a guide in every part of the trekking route, it's always best to have one that will help you show you the proper route, educate you about the place, and for your safety and security while walking through the dense jungle. 

If you are someone who can carry a bag of approx. 8- 12 kgs on your own, then you might not need a potter. But having one potter for a group of 1 to 2 is always a good idea for you to hike freely and comfortably. 

Safety and Security During Ghorepani Poon Hill Trek:

Poon Hill Trek is relatively safe for all travelers. The kind citizens of the Magar Community are always ready to assist you, while the guide and potters add a layer to your safety. 

Though all the trails are well-marked, it's always best to walk at a distance where your guide can track you. Wifi and Phone networks are connected in almost all places and vehicle routes have reached Ulleri so the place is easily accessible. 

Though monsoon season might not be the best time to visit the place, for some travelers who wish to, it's advised to keep your heads up from landslides and floods which might also affect the phone and wifi connectivity as well as the transportation.