Poon Hill Trek is the shortest, easiest and the best trekking in Nepal.Experience the best sunrise view in the Himalayas with 4 days Poon Hill Tour. The shortest and also regarded as the easiest trekking in Nepal, Poon Hill is famous for its stunning mountain views. The trek starts and ends at the famous Pokhara city.
It is a tea house type trekking. The local lodges have good facilities for a hot shower, drinking water, electricity, and WIFI too. The Poon Hill Trek route is easy and passes and goes through the rhododendron forest plus small local settlements. Ghandruk, the typical local settlement is another highlight of the trekking.
Poon Hill Trekking Highlights
- The short and best trekking in Nepal.
- One of the best trekking to the Himalayas’ close views
- One of the best sunrise viewpoints in Annapurna
- Explore pure local culture at Ghandruk.
- Trek with family in the Himalayas
Poon Hill Short Itinerary
- Day 01: Drive to Pokhara (6/7 hours’ drive).
- Day 02: Drive to Nayapul (2 hours’ drive) then trek to Ulleri (4/5 hours trekking).
- Day 03: Trek to Ghorepani (4/5 hours trekking).
- Day 04: Hike to Poon Hill (1-hour hike) and trek to Ghandruk (6/7 hours’ trek)
- Day 05: Drive back to Pokhara (4 hours’ drive).
- Day 06 Drive back to Kathmandu (6/7 hours’ drive).
Best seasons and Permits
The best time to trek Poon Hill are spring (March to May) and autumn (September to November). Although this trek can be done round the year. Basically, two permits are needed for Poon Hill trekking and those are ACAP permit and TIMS card. Both permits can be issued in Kathmandu or Pokhara at Nepal tourism board and TAAN.
If you are planning for a long trip in Annapurna then choose any of the Annapurna trekking packages:
If you are looking for shorter version of Poon Hill Trekking then go to:
- Short Poon Hill Trek
If you are looking to a best alternative of Poon Hill Trek in Annapurna then do Muldai View Point Trek. If you preference is in a short Everest trek then visit our Everest Sunrise Trek.
If you need more customize Poon Hill Trek itinerary then please contact our travel experts directly.
Attraction(s)
Trishuli River
• The route to Pokhara follows the Trishuli river through the green hills and small settlements.
Pokhara
• The best city in the country. The city of lakes and the mountains.
Meals: Not included
Accommodation: 3-star hotel.
Attraction (s)
Nayapul
• The permit check post place. The Modi river looks very nice from here.
Tikhedhunga
• A small settlement along the way.
Ulleri
• The stop for the day. It offers a glimpse of Annapurna south mountain.
Food: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner Included
Accommodation at: local lodge.
Attraction(s).
Ghorepani
• The stop of the day, it offers greater views of mountains. In the evening, the sunset looks amazing.
Food: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner Included
Accommodation at: local lodge.
Attraction (s)
Sunrise at Poon Hill
• The sunrise from Poon Hill looks stunning. The mountains looks fabulous once the golden rays of the sun hits.
Tadapani
• Small settlement along the way to Ghandruk.
Ghandruk
• Small settlement with typical Nepali houses and mountain views.
Food: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner Included
Accommodation at: local lodge.
Food: Breakfast, Lunch Included
Accommodation at: a 3-star hotel.
Take a scenic drive back to Kathmandu.
Food: Breakfast Included
Accommodation at: Not included this day
