Poon Hill trek 4 days from Pokhara is a short and relatively easy trek into the Annapurna region designed for those with less time but a knack for adventure.
The trip starts from Nayapul after one and half hour drive from Pokhara. This trek passes beautiful villages of Ulleri, Ghorepani, and Ghandruk. You will enjoy the trek in the spectacular mountain scenery through delightful villages inhabited by Gurungs and Magars. Plus, experience the best sunrise from Poonhillwhich is one of the many highlights of the trip. Moreover, enjoy spectacular views of Annapurna South, the Fishtail Mountain, and Hiunchuli mountains, and more.
The Ghorepani Poon Hill trek is sure to leave you with a box of full of memories together with your luggage as you head back home.
Nepal with its rich culture and natural beauty is the perfect spot for a nice and tranquil getaway. Thus, we would like to invite you to make your stay at Nepal meaningful, adventurous, exciting and fun with this Ghorepani Poon Hill trek. So join us in this trip as we assure you to give you the best possible service you can ever desire.
The drive to Nayapul is just about hour long. From there we begin our trek towards Ulleri. The trek is moderate and diverse as we pass through villages, tea-houses, rivers and so on. On the trail, we head down to and over the TikhedungaKholavia a suspension bridge and then cross another bridge after which the trail turns steep. We make our way up stone staircases to reach Ulleri at 2080m where beautiful views of Annapurna south (7219m) and Hiunchuli (6441m) awaits you. Overnight at Ulleri.
We walk through rhododendron forests, streams and a small ridge to make it to our destination today. Spring is the best time to trek in this region as the Rhododendron flowersare in bloom at that time. You might some amazing birds and animals today along with the almighty snow-capped giants. We stop at Nangathanti at 2460 m for lunch where the trail covered with snow during winter. Ghorepani at 2750m is just an hour away from here. Overnight at Ghorepani.
Today’s highlight breathtaking view of the sun rising in the Himalayas. For this, we start early on a steep trail towards the viewpoint at Poonhill (3,210m/10,529ft), which is of the most popular trekking destinations in Nepal and the Annapruna region. There we also get wonderful views of the Annapurna and Dhaulagiri ranges, and more than 20 of the highest mountains in the world. We then head back to Ghorepani and head towards Tadapani ascending and descending through rhododendron forests and some beautiful waterfalls. Overnight in Tadapani.
We first descend through a dense and dark rhododendron forest and then see cherry blossoms in bloom on the slopes on the other side of the gully. We make it Ghandruk pretty easily to witness extraordinary views of Annapurna South, the Fishtail Mountain, and Hiunchuli mountains. Once we reach Tadapani we drive towards Pokhara for a night of celebrations. Overnight at Pokhara.