Poon Hill Trek 2 Days

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At a Glance
2 Days
Duration
Easy
Trip Grade
Nepal
Country
3,210m
Maximum Altitude
2 - 3
Group Size
Pokhara
Starts
Sept - Nov and Mar - May
Best Time
Overview

Are you wondering about the Pon Hill Trek in a short time? The mountain lover is curious to visit the most thrilling viewpoints on the Poon Hill Trek from Pokhara. We at Nepal Mother House are here to organize your Poon Hill Short Trek in the shortest time possible to fulfill your dream in real life.

Poon Hill is one of the most popular shortest and easiest treks in the Annapurna Area, situated at 3,210 meters above sea level in the Myagdi districts. Poon Hill lays the lap of the great Himalayan range, with 360-degree panoramic views, fascinating traditional villages, Pun Magar’s ethnic community's unique culture, rhododendron forests, and a mixture of rare flora and fauna. Especially during sunrise and sunset, it bestows magical snow-capped mountain scenery, so this is also known as the Poon Hill Sunrise Trek.

Due to the easiest trekking route for the Poon Hill Short Trek, you do not require any experience in trekking. Sometimes trekkers are concerned about the high altitude sickness of getting to Poon Hill in one day from Pokhara, but we assume that according to our client's history and feedback, it is possible to get to Poon Hill in the shortest time as well. As this is in the Annapurna Conservation Area Project (ACAP), sometimes you will encounter wildlife like deer and boar, and you can see monkeys often. During the spring, from the end of March to the middle of April, the jungle becomes colorful with rhododendron blooms. The Poon Hill Trek from Pokhara is suitable for every trekker. This is suitable for family groups, elderly people, and student groups also due to easy access from the city and short and easy hikes. Even winter and monsoons are suitable for this trek with their safe geographical structure. So, Poon Hill from Pokhara is developing as all seasonal trekking routes of the Nepal Himalayas. 

Poon Hill Trek 2 Days begins at Ulleri or Banthanti, about a 2- to 3-hour Jeep drive from the beautiful city of Pokhara. The road has been built to the place between Banthanti and Nagethanti. But the road is drivable to Ulleri. Then walk through the traditional villages, observing their day-to-day lives and accepting honorable hospitality. After Banthanti (Inn in the Jungle), the trail goes through the dense forest of rhododendrons, Magnolia, Sandalwood, Juniper, and Pine trees. And get into the Ghorepani village after a day of hiking, from where you have magnificent mountain views, including the two highest mountains in the world, Mt. Dhaulagiri (8,167 m), “Seventh Position,” and the tenth highest mountain in the world, Mt. Annapurna I (8091 m), Nilagiri, Annapurna South, Hiuchuli, Machhapuchre, etc. Pun Magar ethnic groups with their distinctive culture and traditions live in Ghorepani and the surrounding villages.

So, this Poon Hill Trek becomes the name of this ethnic group to conserve its rare custom and culture. Major Tek Bahadur Pun is the founder of the Poon Hill Tower. It was established on February 21st, 2001, to develop a tourist hub. Sometimes people call this trek Pun Hill Trek or Ghorepani Trek, too. Next morning, you will visit Poon Hill for the supernatural view with sunrise and retrace to the Pokhara to collect lifetime experience. If you have a very short time, it is possible to drive to Banthanti from Pokhara within 2 to 3 hours of a Jeep drive through the beautiful villages. And only need to trek 3 hours to get to Ghorepani for breathtaking snowcapped mountain scenery.

1 night, 2 days Poon Hill  Short Trek can extend to 3 Days, 4 days, or more than 5 days, depending on your schedule. We at Nepal Mother House are glad to organize your Ghorepani Poon Hill Short trek from Pokhara by expert Guides and porters to provide you with ultimate satisfaction.

Poon Hill Trek 2 Days
Day-to-day

Poon Hill Trek 2 Days Itinerary

This is your first day of the trip. As there is a road accessible, this trek starts at Ulleri (1960m) after 2 to 4 hours of driving by private/Public vehicle from Pokhara through the Nayapul (1,010m)the road goes along the banks of the Modi Khola and large village that has many shops and teahouses. The main inhabitants of this village are Gurung, Magar, and Thakali. Then, the road crosses the bridge at Birethanti and follows the bank of the Bhurungdi Khola through villages till Sudame (1160m), Hille (1,495m), Tikhedhunga (1570m), and crosses the stream get to Ulleri. Today’s walk offers a short and comparatively easy day, during the journey allowing us to get the full experience of trekking in Nepal. Nowadays you do not need to struggle a steep climb to the large Magar village at Ulleri (1,960m) due to driving by Jeep. The road goes to the Banthanti also but there is no Jeep service abrasive. Then the trail continues to ascend more gently, through dense forests of oak and rhododendrons towards Banthanti (2250m). Occasionally, we can see the Langur monkey (long tail black mouth Monkey) jumping in the trees and encountering dear and wild goats. Then we trek towards Nangethanti (2,460m), after an hour's walk we arrive at Ghorepani (2840m), a piece of paradise 360-degree mountains view. Stay overnight at a tea house.

Day Highlights

To see magical mountains view as sunrise, you will hike about 45 minutes up to Poon Hill (3210m) early in the morning. This viewpoint provides an unobstructed and beautiful view of the sunrise over the high Himalayas with panoramic views of giants Dhaulagiri (8,167m), Annapurna (8,091m), Machhapuchere, Nilgiri, Hiuchuli, South Annapurna, etc more than ten mountains. Additionally, we can see a network of other peaks, slowly beginning to appear like magic before our eyes. We come back to Ghorepani for a hot breakfast and start walking back to Ulleri driving to Pokhara. Stay overnight at Hotel.

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Included

Poon Hill Trek 2 Days Cost Details

Includes

  • Pokhara to trekking starting point (Ulleri/Banthanti) & trekking ending point (Ulleri/Banthanti) Pokhara by private Jeep, Van, or Car.
  • ACAP (Annapurna Conservation Area Project) and TIMS (Trekkers Information System) cards.
  • Poon Hill viewpoint entrance fee.
  • Trekking equipment (worm-down jackets, sleeping bags, and duffle bags) during the trek, if needed.
  • Nepal Mother House T-shirt/Cap and Appreciation Card of Trip (after trip ends).
  • three meals (breakfast, lunch, and dinner) during the trek.
  • Comfortable private accommodation: entire mountain twin bed sharing with shared toilet.
  • A professional trekking guide with their food, accommodation, salary, insurance, equipment, and transportation.
  • One Sherpa (assistance guide) if the group size is more than 10 people. Plus their food, accommodation, salary, insurance, and equipment.
  • A Trekking Map of Annapurna for Groups.
  • Supplementary snacks (fresh fruits) on the trek.
  • a first-aid medical kit during the trip, including an oxygen meter to measure oxygen and pulse at high altitude.
  • Welcome and farewell program.
  • Tourist service charge, VAT, government tax, and official expanse if necessary.

Excludes

  • All kinds of cold and hot drinks, including drinking water, tea, coffee, chocolate, cookies, dessert, phone calls, laundry, and hot showers.
  • Clients' travel insurance and evacuation (compulsory).
  • If, in that case, the flight is canceled, charter a helicopter or plane.
  • If needed, Porter (2:1 Porter) carries max. 20–25 kg. Plus their food, accommodation, wage, insurance, and all transportation.
  • Tipping for Guide, your meals at Kathmandu & Pokhara.
  • Accommodations in Kathmandu & Pokhara.
  • Personal expenses like shopping, souvenirs or gifts, and personal mountaineering gear.
  • Optional trips and sightseeing are available if extended.
  • International airfare, airport departure tax, and visa fee.
  • Things that aren’t mentioned above are included in our services (trip cost includes).
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Departure Dates

Except for the fixed departure date, we have every day departure according to your requirements.

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