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.
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 | Shared |
| 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.
Poon hill Trek 3 Days Itinerary in Detail
• Altitude - 1440 meters
• Special – View of mountains during the hike
• Time – 4 hours trek
• Activity – Walking inside the Annapurna Conservation Area
After breakfast we will leave for Nayapul passing Sarangkot, poon hill trekking begins. Sarangkot is this place from where the paragliders take off their flight and also you will get amazing views of Annapurna South, Hiunchuli, Fishtail and also the lake and the city. Nayapul which literally means ‘new bridge’ in nepali is our starting point and after walking less than 2km we will get to Birethanti which is check in and out point for the trekkers trekking around Annapurna Conservation Area. After making poon hill entry, we will be walking by lush green country side hiking along Burungdi khola which take 4 hrs. to Hile at 1440m. Hile will be stop place for tonight.
• Altitude - 2880 meters
• Special – View of Annapurna South, Hiunchuli and Machhapuchhre and the beautiful Ghorepani
• Time – 7 hours
• Activity – Walking through the Rhododendren forest
After crossing some terrace fields we will get to Tikhedhunga which literally means ‘sharp stone’ in Nepali from where e trail initially descends down to the river to cross a suspension bridge. Then the trail ascends for 550mit’s all steps, which is famous as 3500 big steps up to Ulleri. Steps start right after a suspension bridge.
Ulleri is the biggest Magar settlement around this region. You will get a stunning view of Annapurna south and Hiuchuli towards north from Banthanti. After 2 hrs. walk to the North we will get to Nangethanti which literally means “naked rest place". Most of the trekkers have lunch at this place for today. We will be walking through oak and rhododendron forest.
After lunch its 2 hours easy climb to get to Ghorepani village through rhododendron forest. When you get to the welcome gate; don’t get confused, its lower Ghorepani and after walking for another 20 minute we will get to Ghorepani. We will walk more steps. Ghorepani literally means “water place for horses “. This poon hill trekking route used to be a trading route for the traders trading Himalayan salt, yak products and souvenir from Tibet to the nearest cities. When you get to the teahouse you will get the amazing poon hill view of the valley with mountains popping out behind the hills. Believe it or not you will get shocked with the beauty of the nature in front of you.
• Altitude - 3210 meters
• Special – Sunrise with view of eye-catchy mountains
• Time – 5 hours
• Activity – Trekking back and jeep ride and relax at hotel in Pokhara
In the early morning we will start our hike to Poonhill (3210m) for sunrise. Catching the sun rise from Poon hill is breathtaking. To witness this fabulous moment you will have to trek to Poon Hill at the crack of the dawn for approximately 1.5 hours.
The entire region is surrounded by snow-capped peaks rising above the horizon. Trail to Poonhill is all steps through the rhododendron forest. Poon hill Trekking in Nepal during fall gives interesting scenery of rhododendron forest in varieties of color, so does this poon hill trekking trail. Once you get to the top of Poonhill; this is going to be the maximum elevation you are climbing on this trek. From here you will see a very beautiful view of the mountains in dawn.
When 1st ray of the sun hits the snow on top of mountains, golden hour kicks off. You are going to see two of the 8th thousander mt Dhaulagiri (8163m) and Mt Annapurna I (8091m) , also you will witness the beauty of Mt Fishtail (Macchapuchhre), mt Nilgiri, mt Gangapurna and many others. Also being listed on best viewpoint around the world, Poonhill trek is one of the sunrise trek in Nepal you don’t want to miss. After sunrise we will head back to teahouse for breakfast. Then we will be taking the same trail down to Ulleri. From Ulleri we will take a jeep which will get us to the hotel to Pokhara.
Overnight at LakeSide Pokhara
Time has come the end of the trekking and farewell with you. Thank you for being our friend for 3 days poon hill trek. Wish you all the best for rest of the travel hoping to see you soon.
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