Overview
The place Poonhill is a mountain situated at a height of 3150 m just near the Annapurna ranges. The Annapurna 1st 8091m, the Fishtail 6993m, and the Dhaulagiri 8167m are visible from this point very well. At the moment of sunrise, the White Mountains change their colour slightly to ink/golden.. The trek is not much difficult; all the normal trekkers can do this easily. On the trail there are tea houses (local lodges) to stay at and restaurants to have lunch at. The temperature in this region gets as low as -8 degrees Celsius. In the warm season, it gets better, like 8-10 degrees. So some warm clothing is enough throughout the year. In the winter, we can touch snow.
Highlights
- Panoramic Views
- Short & Accessible
- Cultural Immersion
- Lush Landscapes
- Moderate Difficulty
- Diverse Flora & Fauna
Breathtaking sunrise views from Poon Hill (3,210 m) over the Annapurna and Dhaulagiri ranges.
Panoramic vistas of Annapurna I (8,091 m), Dhaulagiri (8,167 m), and Machhapuchhre (Fishtail, 6,993 m).
A short, scenic, and beginner-friendly trek ideal for all age groups and fitness levels.
Walk through charming Gurung and Magar villages like Ghorepani and Ghandruk, rich in culture and hospitality.
Experience rhododendron forests, terraced fields, and diverse Himalayan landscapes.
Enjoy comfortable tea houses and local lodges along the well-marked trail.
Opportunity to witness snow in winter and pleasant temperatures year-round.
Perfect blend of nature, culture, and photography in the lower Annapurna region.
Easily accessible from Pokhara, making it one of Nepal’s most popular short treks.
Ideal for those seeking a Himalayan adventure without altitude risks or technical challenges.
Itinerary
Departure from Pokhara at 8.30am after B/F transfer to the starting point called Nayapul, which is 45km west from Pokhara. The trek starts from here. At the first moment we have to follow the riverside for app. 25 minutes. We then find a place called Birethanti crossing the river ModiKhola. Here is the checkpoint; after checking our permits, we start climbing up. Walk about 2.30 hours until we reach the place called Tikhedunga, a place for lunch. After this, there is hard climbing up for about 1.30 hours. This climbing is supposed to be situated at a slope of 80 degrees. Finally we reach Ulleri, a place to stay overnight. Only the Annapurna South and Nilgiri Peak are visible from this place.
Trek starts after breakfast at 9.00am. The way is climbing up slightly, but it is quite easy. A way passes through the jungle for about 2.45 hours. After this, we will reach the place called Nagathanti. After lunch, we just take a walk for 1.30 hours to reach Ghorepani. All the mountains are visible from here. This day is quite easy, as it generally takes about 5.00 hours only. The Poonhill is situated near this.
Our trekking guide will wake you up at 4.30 in the morning. We start our climbing up to the Poonhill at 5.00 in the morning with the help of a torchlight; it takes 45 minutes to be in the top, 3150 m. We observe the sunrise and return back to our nest. After our late breakfast, we start our walk again. In the beginning, the way is slightly climbing up for one and a half hours. Then the way is climbing down. We will have our lunch at Deurali and overnight at Tadapani.
This day is quite easier and provides you a chance to make a rest, as we shouldn't walk more than three hours. We start our trip after breakfast from Tadapani and will reach all the way to Ghandruk for our lunch and dinner. This is a nice village situated in front of mountains. The people living are Gurung cast. The village is nice, and it is famous for it's cleanliness. The views from this part are imagining.
This day we should not climb up any more. The way in the first two- hours is down, then it follows the riverside till to Nayapul. The car will be waiting for you here to drive you back to Pokhara.
Includes/Excludes
Price Includes
- 1. English-speaking experienced (Govt.Licensed Holder) trekking guide.
- 2. Porter (maximum 20 KGS per porter)
- 3. Insurance for Nepalese staffs(Trekking guide and Porters).
- 4. Meals as per our itinerary. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
- 5. Trekking Permits ACAP entrance fee, TIMS & any required Official Documentation.
- 6. Trekking poles.
- 7. Private transportation from Pokhara to Nayapul trekking starting point & return from Nayapul to Pokhara (by Car,Jeep, Toyota Van, bus) after the trek end.
- 8. All applicable entrance fees as per our itinerary.
Cost Excludes
- 1. Beverages and Hot showers
- 2. Travel /Trekking insurance,
- 3. Personal expenses, Tips, ...which are not mentioned in above services.
- 4. Unforeseen Cost such as Helicopter rescue due to Sick / due to bad weather in trek which are out of our control.
