Before giving you profound insight into our Poon Hill trek, we would like you to know we also organize a long Ghorepani Poon Hill trek that covers more beautiful villages around the area. This itinerary is our short 4-day Poon Hill trek, specially designed for those who have no time to go on long treks to enjoy the beauty of the Himalayas and its rejuvenating air. No doubt, Poon Hill trekking is one of the easiest treks in the Annapurna region and offers an equally rewarding experience.
Because of the accessibility of the trail and the short trekking option, the Ghorepani Poon Hill trek has gained a lot of popularity among travelers. It is probably the best way to get away from the crowds of bustling cities and unwind. The trail goes through quaint villages and lush forests. Most of the trail follows the rhododendron-bloomed path, which makes the venture gorgeous. Moreover, a few steep uphill climbs along the way make the journey adventurous.
During the trek, you will explore Ghorepani village, situated at 2,855 meters. This village is surrounded by lush rhododendron forests and snowcapped peaks. You can see the daily life of the locals and their culture while staying overnight here. People from the Pun Magar community mostly reside here. Further, you will ascend to Poon Hill, from where you can witness stunning sunrises and Himalayan mountains like Mt. Annapurna (8,091 m), Mt. Dhaulagiri (8,167 m), Mt. Nilgiri (7,061 m), Mt. Hiunchuli (6,441 m), Mt. Tukuche (6,920 m), Mt. Fishtail (6,993 m), Mt. Manaslu (8,156 m), Lamjung Himal (6,972 m), and many others.
Go through our Poon Hill trek map to learn more about the route. You can also custom-create the Poon Hill trek itinerary as per your requirements. For more information on the Poon Hill trek package or pricing, please feel free to contact us at your convenience.
Poon Hill Trek Route and Trail Information
The Poon Hill Ghorepani Trek begins at Ulleri or Banthanti after a scenic short drive from the beautiful city of Pokhara. Then, you will drive for an hour to reach Nayapul, which was the starting point of the classical trek. But nowadays the road crosses further the Birethanti and goes along the bank of Bhurungdi Khola to the Banthanti. On this Poonhill Trek Route, you do not need to walk through villages like Sudan and Hille and escape the hardest part of the trek, Tikhedhunga to Ulleri, which is steep and ascending. The trail passes by lush forests of rhododendrons and takes you to a beautiful Ghorepani village.
The next day, you will wake up early to catch the sunrise from Poon Hill Viewpoint, located above Ghorepani village. The trail to the viewpoint is steep and through the forest. Upon reaching Poon Hill, you get to see a heaven-like view, the glorious sun rising with the backdrop of snow-clustered western Himalayan mountains. After that, drop down to Ghorepani village to have breakfast and continue trekking, following a downhill path that leads back to Tikhedhunga, from where you will drive back to Pokhara and Kathmandu. The Poon Hill Trek can be done in 2 days from Pokhara due to easy road access to Ulleri and Banthanti. For long holidays, travelers can extend this trek to 13 days combined with the Annapurna Base Camp Trek for a once-in-a-lifetime experience.
How difficult is the Ghorepani Poon Hill Trek?
Poon Hill Trek 4 Days is not a difficult trek, and anyone can do this trek. The trail does have several ascents and descents through forested and rugged paths. Likewise, there are some steep sections along the way. However, if you are physically fit and healthy, there will be no problem. The maximum altitude you reach during the Ghorepani Poon Hill Trek is 3,210 meters.
There is no drastic change in the altitude, and as our Poon Hill Trek itinerary has a constant increase in elevation, the chances of altitude sickness are also low. Overall, the Ghorepani Poon Hill Trek is doable for people of any age; no previous trekking experience is needed, and it is also a good family trek.
