Poon Hill is one of the most famous view points in the entire Himalayas.
For those short on time, this is a turbo tea house trek to reach Poon Hill for a panoramic, classic Himalayan sun rise over Annapurna and across the Kali Gandaki to mighty Dhaulagiri. As far as Himalayan trekking goes, it's quite an easy trek as it's short in duration. But, there's two days of stiff and tough ascent before heading down and meandering out of the Modi Khola Valley. It may well be a short trek, but the views on the Poon Hill Trek are simply breathtaking. It's tea house trekking all the way too, so there's no roughing it camping. This abridged itinerary can readily include an additional night in Pokhara before commencing the short walk into the Himalayas. For anyone who has never been trekking in Nepal before, this is an ideal first Nepal trek too at relatively moderate altitude. A great one week walking holiday in Nepal. For a slghtly longer trek that also incudes Poon Hill, please see our Annapurna & Dhaulagiri Panorama trek, or the "Full Monty" on the Annapurna Sanctuary and Poon Hill Trek.
Sleeping bags (4 season) will be required for nights spent in trekking lodges. We can arrange sleeping bag rental if required.
Poon Hill is one of the most famous view points in the entire Himalayas.
For those short on time, this is a turbo tea house trek to reach Poon Hill for a panoramic, classic Himalayan sun rise over Annapurna and across the Kali Gandaki to mighty Dhaulagiri. As far as Himalayan trekking goes, it's quite an easy trek as it's short in duration. But, there's two days of stiff and tough ascent before heading down and meandering out of the Modi Khola Valley. It may well be a short trek, but the views on the Poon Hill Trek are simply breathtaking. It's tea house trekking all the way too, so there's no roughing it camping. This abridged itinerary can readily include an additional night in Pokhara before commencing the short walk into the Himalayas. For anyone who has never been trekking in Nepal before, this is an ideal first Nepal trek too at relatively moderate altitude. A great one week walking holiday in Nepal. For a slghtly longer trek that also incudes Poon Hill, please see our Annapurna & Dhaulagiri Panorama trek, or the "Full Monty" on the Annapurna Sanctuary and Poon Hill Trek.
Sleeping bags (4 season) will be required for nights spent in trekking lodges. We can arrange sleeping bag rental if required.
Arriving at Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu, you'll be met and receive a private transfer for the short distance into central Kathmandu and to the "KGH" Hotel in the heart of the Thamel district. You'll be given a briefing on your forthcoming adventure, and in the evening can take dinner at your leisure in one of the many choices of cafes & restaurants in Kathmandu, although the open air courtyard cafe of the KGH Hotel is as good as anywhere.
Arriving at Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu, you'll be met and receive a private transfer for the short distance into central Kathmandu and to the "KGH" Hotel in the heart of the Thamel district. You'll be given a briefing on your forthcoming adventure, and in the evening can take dinner at your leisure in one of the many choices of cafes & restaurants in Kathmandu, although the open air courtyard cafe of the KGH Hotel is as good as anywhere.
Ready to trek, the day begins with a private transfer to the airport for the 25min flight to Nepals premier resort-Pokhara. One option is to add an additional night in Pokhara if you don't want to hit the ground running. If not then upon arriving at Pokhara a private vehicle transfer will whisk you to the trail head at Nayapul. Here the two day ascent to Poon Hill begins as you follow a trail that rises ever upwards to reach the village of Tirkedhunga (approx. 1600m). Walking time is approx 6 hours with around 580m ascent.
Accommodation: Trekking Lodge, Tirkedhunga
Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Ready to trek, the day begins with a private transfer to the airport for the 25min flight to Nepals premier resort-Pokhara. One option is to add an additional night in Pokhara if you don't want to hit the ground running. If not then upon arriving at Pokhara a private vehicle transfer will whisk you to the trail head at Nayapul. Here the two day ascent to Poon Hill begins as you follow a trail that rises ever upwards to reach the village of Tirkedhunga (approx. 1600m). Walking time is approx 6 hours with around 580m ascent.
Accommodation: Trekking Lodge, Tirkedhunga
Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
By far the toughest day of the trek. It's a very steep climb of around 2 hours to walk up to Ulleri (2070m). Although the gradient eases in places it's still all uphill just about as you continue to Banthanti. Here you are greeted to some fabulous Himalayan views of Machhapuchhre, Hiunchuli and Annapurna South. Crossing a mountain stream, the trail now climbs up the hill side to reach Nangethanti. The relentless uphill continues virtually all the way until you arrive at Ghorepani (2900m). Ghorepani is quite a bustling sort of place as it has always been a stopping place between the Kali Gandaki Valley (from which it is a long steep climb up to Ghorepani) and Pokhara, hence Ghorepani means 'horse watering place'. Walking time approx 6-7 hours with around 1300m of challenging ascent.
Accommodation: Trekking Lodge, Ghorepani
Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
By far the toughest day of the trek. It's a very steep climb of around 2 hours to walk up to Ulleri (2070m). Although the gradient eases in places it's still all uphill just about as you continue to Banthanti. Here you are greeted to some fabulous Himalayan views of Machhapuchhre, Hiunchuli and Annapurna South. Crossing a mountain stream, the trail now climbs up the hill side to reach Nangethanti. The relentless uphill continues virtually all the way until you arrive at Ghorepani (2900m). Ghorepani is quite a bustling sort of place as it has always been a stopping place between the Kali Gandaki Valley (from which it is a long steep climb up to Ghorepani) and Pokhara, hence Ghorepani means 'horse watering place'. Walking time approx 6-7 hours with around 1300m of challenging ascent.
Accommodation: Trekking Lodge, Ghorepani
Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
A pre-dawn wake up so that you can ascend to the top of nearby Poon Hill (3210m) in order to witness the sunrise at this classic Himalayan view point. Across the Kali Gandaki the stupendous peak of Dhaulagiri begins to glow surreal colours as the first light of the sun hits it, whilst closer and above you is Annapurna South. This now very popular view point ensures that some enterprising locals will have a hot brew for sale. Back down to Ghorepani for breakfast and then it's time to begin descending. It's now virtually down hill for the next two days, with some little climbs and hillside contouring.....but, primarily down. Today you'll descend as far as Tadapani (2650m). Walking time is around 5 hours, plus an hour or two for the earlier excursion to Poon Hill. Total descent 580m.
Accommodation: Trekking Lodge, Tadapani
Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
A pre-dawn wake up so that you can ascend to the top of nearby Poon Hill (3210m) in order to witness the sunrise at this classic Himalayan view point. Across the Kali Gandaki the stupendous peak of Dhaulagiri begins to glow surreal colours as the first light of the sun hits it, whilst closer and above you is Annapurna South. This now very popular view point ensures that some enterprising locals will have a hot brew for sale. Back down to Ghorepani for breakfast and then it's time to begin descending. It's now virtually down hill for the next two days, with some little climbs and hillside contouring.....but, primarily down. Today you'll descend as far as Tadapani (2650m). Walking time is around 5 hours, plus an hour or two for the earlier excursion to Poon Hill. Total descent 580m.
Accommodation: Trekking Lodge, Tadapani
Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
An easier day as you follow the often stone stepped trail down to Ghandruk. There are some great views across the Modi Khol Valley to Machhapuchhare (Fishtail) and above to Hiunchuli and Annapurna South. Ghandruk (2000m) is the HQ for Annapurna Conservation Area Project (ACAP) and the largest settlement in this part of the Annapurnas. With a total walking time of 4-5 hours, today is a more unhurried affair and with around 650m of descent, memories of the steep climb up to Poon Hill from the start are in the past.
Accommodation: Trekking Lodge, Ghandruk
Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
An easier day as you follow the often stone stepped trail down to Ghandruk. There are some great views across the Modi Khol Valley to Machhapuchhare (Fishtail) and above to Hiunchuli and Annapurna South. Ghandruk (2000m) is the HQ for Annapurna Conservation Area Project (ACAP) and the largest settlement in this part of the Annapurnas. With a total walking time of 4-5 hours, today is a more unhurried affair and with around 650m of descent, memories of the steep climb up to Poon Hill from the start are in the past.
Accommodation: Trekking Lodge, Ghandruk
Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
An even easier day. Leaving Ghandruk the trail contours the hill side before commencing its relatively steady descent down to the Modi Khola River. Evetually the trail levels out, becoming a more relaxed undulating affair. All the way there are great Himalayan views, as well as a likely increase in temperature too. All in all the descent of around 900m to the road just beyond Birethanti takes circa 4-5 hours. From here a private transfer of under an hour takes you to Pokhara. If you get an early start this morning, you may well be back in Pokhara mid-afternoon.
Accommodation: Hotel Karuna - Pokhara
Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
An even easier day. Leaving Ghandruk the trail contours the hill side before commencing its relatively steady descent down to the Modi Khola River. Evetually the trail levels out, becoming a more relaxed undulating affair. All the way there are great Himalayan views, as well as a likely increase in temperature too. All in all the descent of around 900m to the road just beyond Birethanti takes circa 4-5 hours. From here a private transfer of under an hour takes you to Pokhara. If you get an early start this morning, you may well be back in Pokhara mid-afternoon.
Accommodation: Hotel Karuna - Pokhara
Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
A private transfer to Pokhara Airport, for the short flight back to Kathmandu. You'll be met upon arrival and receive a private vehicle transfer to the KGH Hotel in downtown Kathmandu. The remainder of the day is at your leisure. However, you may wish to consider some additional contingency for this trek, whether it be for any delays/cancellations that can and do occur for internal flights, or any difficulties that may arise on the trek.
Accommodation: KGH Hotel, Kathmandu
Included Meals: Breakfast
A private transfer to Pokhara Airport, for the short flight back to Kathmandu. You'll be met upon arrival and receive a private vehicle transfer to the KGH Hotel in downtown Kathmandu. The remainder of the day is at your leisure. However, you may wish to consider some additional contingency for this trek, whether it be for any delays/cancellations that can and do occur for internal flights, or any difficulties that may arise on the trek.
Accommodation: KGH Hotel, Kathmandu
Included Meals: Breakfast
A private transfer will take you to the airport for your return international flight.
Included Meals: Breakfast
Of course there's no reason to depart today, your Nepal holiday can be readily tailor-made.
A private transfer will take you to the airport for your return international flight.
Included Meals: Breakfast
Of course there's no reason to depart today, your Nepal holiday can be readily tailor-made.
The price shown is for guideline purposes only. The price is inclusive of all accommodation described in the detailed itinerary, all airport and land transfers, internal flights in the itinerary (all meals on trek), porterage on trek, permits, National Park fees & Snow Cat Travel Trekking Guide. All guides are english-speaking, professionals and fully licensed