The Poon Hill Trek is recommended among the best short treks in Nepal in the Annapurna region. Poonhill trekking in Nepal is the best short and easy trek. Among 1000s of Nepal trekking tours Poonhill stands extra.

You will be filled with the happiest feeling when you see the sun rising over the Annapurna range from the top of Poon hill. This is a relaxing way to get a front seat in the Nepali Mountain. Annapurna Region in general has stunning views of the wide mountain ranges.
Poon Hill trekking will give you a spectacular view of the entire Annapurna Range, Dhaulagiri Range which includes 100’s of White Mountains like Mount Machhapuchhre, Mt Dhaulagiri, Mt Annapurna, Mt Mardi Himal and many other mountains.
This short trek in Nepal will also offer captivating views of the landscape and the vegetation in between where you stand and those White Mountains.
For those who love to be lost in nature, describe this place as a Paradise. The Poonhill view of Gandaki river valley is beautiful in between the Poonhill trekking trail and the mountain range of Mt Annapurna & Mt Dhaulagiri.
Cultural and spiritual aspect
This trekking will allow you to experience a very diverse range of population from Brahmins to Magars. So, the Poonhill trekking tour region offers you a great chance to interact with the local people, their culture, and tradition. Local tea houses owned by different cast in different destinations will also have great service and different experiences in the Himalaya.
The accommodation and meals served in the tea houses are diversified as the person belongs to different tradition and culture, some castes are famous for hospitality and cuisines. If you are looking for different food which is not on the menu ask us for the customization of the trip we will provide a cultural touch in home stay and local lodges.
People and history
The Magar, one of the ethno linguistic groups of Nepal representing 10.0% of Nepal’s total population are residents of the Annapurna Region. The Magars ruled most of the Annapurna area while establishing their own kingdoms in ancient history of Nepal.
In the same time when the Khas kingdom called as “baise” or 22 states and “chaubise” 24 states existed, there was “Bara Magaranth” (12 Magar Kingdoms) located to the east of the Gandaki River meanwhile the “Athara Magaranth” (18 Magar Kingdoms) were located west of the Gandaki River inhabited by the Kham Magars.
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These people now in the Annapurna region were living here before the existence of Nepal of today’s size.
Some of the kingdom of Magar people were believed to be in Palpa, in the history of Nepal. They are also believed to be the earliest settlers from the north of Nepal. Later in the modern age, they mostly served as British or Indian army and few for Nepalese army. People of this region were famous as Gurkas by then.
Also they are well known for their hospitality and cuisines. Their settlement was mainly on the side of the salt trading route of Nepal and Tibet by then. For evidence, if you sign up for a poon hill trekking tour during October (Nepal observes a big festival of Hindu “DASHAIN”) you will have a very long herd of goats and sheep being transported to Kathmandu via Tibet.
Korolla border to China connects this Poonhill trekking trail as a short passage to Kathmandu valley or Pokhara.
People in this region used to depend on animal husbandry and farming before tourism flourished to replace their income source. Now most of the locals in the Poonhill trekking region are involved as tourism entrepreneurs.
Mountains seen during in Poon hill Trek
Mt Machhapuchhre “Fishtail”(6993m) (sacred mountain), Mt Gangapurna (6454m), Mt Hiunchuli (6441m), Mt Annapurna South (7219m), Mt Baraha Sikhar “Fang” (7647m), Mt Annapurna I (8091m), Mt Nilgiri South (6839m), Mt Tent peak (5695m), Mt Dhampus peak, Mt Dhaulagiri I (8167m), Mt Dhaulagiri II (7751m), Mt Dhaulagiri III(7715m), Mt Manapati (6380m), Mt Jibang peak (6062m), Mt Dhaulagiri IV (7661m), Mt Gurja Himal (7193m)

poon hill trek 3 days (Salient Feature)
A-Trekking Days | 3 Days | 1st day is short and flat |
B-Trip Duration | 3 Days | From Pokhara to Pokhara |
C-Highest You will Get | 3210 meters | This is height of Poonhill trekking |
D-Nature of Trek | Beginners | Short and easy treks of Nepal |
E-Accommodation in Trek | Tea houses | Basic accommodation |
F-Transportation | Tourist Bus | A/C Bus |
G-Trekking Hours Approx. | 5 Hours | 4 hours to 7 hours per day |
H-Group Size | Less than 5 | Small group keeps the joy |
I-Activity | Walking & Trekking |
Poon hill Trek 3 Days Outline Itinerary
- Day 1 – Drive to Nayapul and Trek to Hile(1440m); 4 hours approx, Poon Hill Trekking Begins.
- Day 2 – Trek from Hile to Ghorepani(2880m); 7 hours approx.
- Day 3 – Early hike to Poonhill (3210m) & trek down to Ulleri village and drive back to Pokhara; 5 hours approx..Poon hill trek ends
Download Poon hill Trek 3 Days Itinerary in Detail

Cost of Poon hill Trek– Nepalgram Adventure
S.No. | Luxury | All Incl | Service | |
1 | Cost (in USD $) Details | 540 | 300 | 190 |
2 | Licensed Guide | √ | √ | √ |
3 | Accommodation during trek | Standard | Private | × |
4 | Transportation to trek start point | Private | Shared | Shared |
5 | Shower | √ | √ | √ |
6 | Airport/bus terminal Shuttle service | Private | Private | × |
7 | Hotel at KTM/Pokhara | 5 Star | Standard | × |
8 | Food on trek(BLD) | Unlimited Meal | 3 Meal | × |
9 | Desert | From Menu | Fresh Fruit | × |
10 | Soft drink | unlimited | 1 | × |
11 | Porter | Private | Shared | × |
12 | Company Cap & T-shirt | √ | √ | × |
13 | Dawn Jacket & Sleeping – bag to be returned | √ | √ | × |
14 | Hard drink | Local Brand | × | × |
15 | Warm up hike | √ | × | × |
16 | Farewell party/dinner | √ | × | × |
17 | Buffer day for trek | √ | × | × |
18 | Food in the city | × | × | × |
Note – Minimum people in group must be 02 so as to apply above price range.
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Price & Details of other packages of Nepalgram
All Inclusive package
Price for All Inclusive Package = USD $300 per person – for Min 2 people in the group
“All inclusive package is a common package offered by all most all the trekking agencies in Nepal.”
COST DETAILS OF ALL INCLUSIVE PACKAGE
Cost Includes of Poon Hill Trek – All inclusive package
- All your meals (Breakfast with tea or coffee, Lunch and Dinner) during the trekking.
- All accommodations during the trek.
- Necessary paper works (ACAP) entry permit & Trekker`s information management system (Tims).
- Fluent English speaking and trained, Government license holder guide including all his salary, food, drinks, accommodation, transport and insurance during the trekking.
- A Strong, helpful porter with proper equipment (one porter for two people), if u need.
- Medical supplies (first aid kit). Oxygen saturation will be checked every night to assure your safety.
- All government taxes and office expenses.
- Card processing fee for online payable amount
- Added Value – (1) Dawn sleeping bag, Dawn Jacket to be returned after the trek (2) Waterproof duffel Bag, Walking Poles, quick dry T-shirt, Cap – to take away (3) Oxymeter to check your oxygen saturation and Heart beat with medical kit box carried by Guide (4) Satellite Phone for extremely remote destination
Cost Excludes of Poon Hill Trek – All inclusive package
- Nepal entry visa fee (you may easily issue the visa upon your arrival at International Airport – Kathmandu). You need 30$ dollar visa fee for 15 days, cash money will be easier.
- Your Travel and medical insurance.
- All the alcoholic and non alcoholic hot and cold drinks, except tea or coffee with breakfast.
- Things not listed on the inclusion detail.
- Gratitude for the guide, porter and driver (Expect for lead guide).
Guide+B/B Package OR Service package
“Service package comes with all arrangement for your trek except food and accommodation in the cities – which you can do by yourself on this modern era.”
Price for Guide+B/B Package (service Package) = USD $190 per person – for Min 2 people in the group
COST DETAILS OF SERVICE PACKAGE
Cost Includes of Poon Hill Trek for Guide+B/B Package
- All necessary paper works (ACAP) entry permit & Trekker`s information management system (Tims) and Local fees; if applicable.
- Fluent English speaking and trained, Government license holder guide including all his salary, food, drinks, accommodation, transport and insurance during the trekking.
- A helpful porter with proper equipment (one porter for two people), if you need.
- Medical supplies (first aid kit). And regular oxygen saturation check up by oxymeter.
- All government taxes and office expenses.
- Added Value – (1) Dawn sleeping bag, Dawn Jacket to be returned after the trek (2) Waterproof duffel Bag, Walking Poles, quick dry T-shirt, Cap – to take away (3) Oxymeter to check your oxygen saturation and Heart beat with medical kit box carried by Guide (4) Satellite Phone for extremely remote destination
Cost Excludes of Poon Hill Trek for Guide+B/B Package
- Nepal entry visa fee (you may easily issue the visa upon your arrival at International Airport – Kathmandu).You need 30$ dollar visa fee for 15 days, cash money will be easier.
- Your Travel and medical insurance.
- All the alcoholic and non-alcoholic hot and cold drinks.
- Tips for the guide, porter and driver (Tipping is expected).
- All food and accommodation
- Anything not illustrated on the inclusion section
LUXURY PACKAGE
“Luxury package comes with comfortable trip possible in the Himalayan circumstances and inside Nepal. Every service we use for your Luxury package will be best available.”
Price for luxury package = USD $540 per person – for Min 2 people in the group
COST DETAILS OF LUXURY PACKAGE
Cost Includes of Poon Hill Trek for Luxury Package
- 5 star Hotel in Pokhara (according to the itinerary), B/B (bed and breakfast)
- Best available accommodations with Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner with all drink during the trek
- All necessary paper works (ACAP) entry permit & Trekker`s information management system (Tims) and Local fees; if applicable.
- Fluent English speaking and trained, Government license holder guide including all his salary, food, drinks, accommodation, transport and insurance during the trekking.
- A helpful porter with proper equipment (one porter for one trekker).
- Medical supplies (first aid kit). And regular oxygen saturation check up by oxymeter.
- All government taxes and office expenses.
- Card processing fee for online payable amount
- Added Value – (1) Dawn sleeping bag, Dawn Jacket to be returned after the trek (2) Waterproof duffel Bag, Walking Poles, quick dry T-shirt, Cap – to take away (3) Oxymeter to check your oxygen saturation and Heart beat with medical kit box carried by Guide (4) Satellite Phone for extremely remote destination
- All the non-alcoholic hot and cold drinks, tea or coffee.
- Tips for the guide, porter and driver.
Cost Excludes of Poon Hill Trek for luxury package
- Nepal entry visa fee (you may easily issue the visa upon your arrival at International Airport – Kathmandu). You need 30$ dollar visa fee for 15 days, cash money will be easier.
- Your Travel and medical insurance.