Poon Hill Trekking

Mountains are the beginning and the end of all natural scenery.
— John Ruskin

Trip Facts

Trip Code AN-M016
Trip Length 10 Days
For Price Contact Us
Route Difficulty Level B
Group Size Min 1 to 12
Min Altitude 1025m / 3363 ft.
Max Altitude 3210m / 10531 ft.
Route Style Teahouse
Mode Drive In Drive Out

About Trip

Poon Hill trekking, also known as Annapurna Sunrise trekking is the best trail for travelers who wish to fit their limited travel holidays to ascertain a beautiful experience of fascinating nature and culture riches on their swift tour to Nepal.

Sunrise Hike to Poon Hill – at 3210m is the major attraction of this trip as it serves the superb vista of Himalayan giants around 270 degrees including ranges of three eight thousanders – Mt. Dhaulagiri (8167m), Mt. Manaslu (8163m) and Mt. Annapurna (8091m) accompanied by several notable +6000m and +7000m peaks of Himalayan realm.

Poon Hill Trek offers not only the majestic mountains but the pleasant up and down walk through the meadows of quainter villages and dense sun-tropical Rhododendron forest encountering local people and settlements.

Ghandruk village supply fine closer view of Annapurna South and Mt. Fishtail and ethnic Gurung traditional museum explaining the history of the area and people. It is nice to visit natural hot-spring dip at Jhinu Danda to relieve ached muscles before reaching last overnight destination Deurali- also a nice point to see Annapurna South and Mt. Hiuchuli one last time. If you want short trip to Poon Hill, then Ghorepani Ghandruk Trekking is your option.

Highlights

Beautiful trails through mixed tropical forest including beautiful tropical rhododendron forest (one of the best spring trekking trails)
One of the Annapurna’s Finest Sunrise and Sunset view from Poon Hill (3210m)
Giant eight-thousanders – Dhaulagiri (8167m), Manaslu (8163m) and Mt. Annapurna (8019m) along with twenty others +6000m and +7000m peaks
Encounter authentic Pun and Gurung tribal villages throughout journey
Recreation Visit to Natural Hot-spring to relax ached muscles

Outline Itinerary

Day 01:Arrival in Kathmandu and transfer to Hotel
Day 02:Kathmandu Valley Sightseeing and Preparation Day for Trekking
Day 03:Drive from Kathmandu to Pokhara and transfer to Hotel
Day 04:Morning drive from Pokhara to Nayapul and trek to Hille (1480m/4856 ft)
Day 05:Trek from Hille to Ghorepani (2850m/9350 ft)
Day 06:Sunrise Poon Hill (3210m/10531 ft) hike then trek to Ghandruk (2170m/7120 ft)
Day 07:Trek from Ghandruk to Jhinu Danda (1760m/5774 ft)
Day 08:Trek from Jhinu Danda to Deurali (2080m/6824 ft)
Day 09:Trek from Deurali to Phedi (1130m/3707 ft) and drive to Pokhara
Day 10:Drive from Pokhara to Kathmandu and transfer to Hotel
Day 11:Final Departure | Rest Day at Kathmandu Valley | Other Travel Plan

Included in the Cost

Airport Transfer
- Arrival Pick Up: Welcomed by our representative on arrival at Kathmandu Airport and transfer to the accommodation facility accordingly.
- Departure See Off: We shall arrange your final departure towards International Airport on private vehicle hoping to see you someday in arrival section again.
Trip Accommodation
- Standard Hotel in Kathmandu for 3 nights (Twin Shared Basis)
- Standard Hotel in Pokhara for 2 nights (Twin Shared Basis)
- Best Suited Local Teahouse and Dorm Shelter during trekking
Trip Meals and Drinks
- Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner with seasonal fruits during trekking
- Breakfast and Dinner in Kathmandu and Pokhara Valley
Trekking Crew and Staffs
- Experienced and Well Trained Government License Holder Trekking Guide
- Supportive Assistant Guide based on the group size
- Carryin Staffs to support the luggage of trekkers. They are strong to carry for two trekkers’ luggage, which is best-minimized upto 20 kg in total.
- All Nepalese Crew members’ salary, food, accommodation and most importantly, insurance of each are already covered.
Transportation
- Private Vehicle are used for airport and trekking transfers
- Comfortable Tourist Bus or Private Vehicle transfer (Kathmandu to Pokhara to Kathmandu)
Permit and Paperworks’
- Necessary Conservation Area Permit Fee
- Trekkers Information Management System (TIMS) Registration Card
Packing and Equipments
- Seasonal Sleeping Bag and Down Jacket (please care to return after use)
- Trekker’s personal gears and equipments are NOT INCLUDED.
Others
- Comprehensive First Aid Kit (bring your personal medication, if have any)
- All applicable fees, local taxes and government taxes
- Trekking Map, Trekking Certificate etc

Not Included in the Cost

Visa and Entrance Fee
- You can also obtain Arrival Visa at Tribhuwan International Airport, Kathmandu.
- Multiple entry visas are USD 25, USD 40 and USD 100 for 15 days, 30 days and 90 days respectively.
- Entrance Fees to Cultural and Heritage Sites during sightseeing
Meals and Drinks
- Lunch in Kathmandu and Pokhara
- Any Meals than mentioned in itinerary above
- Drinking Water, Soft and Hard Drinks, Tea/Coffee during trip
Personal Expenses
- Phone Calls, Laundry, Battery Charging, Shopping, Hot Shower, Additional Carryin Staff Support etc
Trekking gears and equipments
- Personal gears and equipments (See Trip Menu)
- You can also buy both local made and original branded gears in trekking gear stores of Kathmandu or Pokhara.
Travel Insurance
- No travel insurance of any kinds is included for trekkers. You should buy yourself a travel insurance that suit your adventure activities and cover possible expenses (Our Crew are Insured).
Other Activities
- Any other excursion or adventure plan besides mentioned above is not included however; they can be arranged happily upon your interest on extra cost.
Miscellaneous
- Tips of Gratitude for Crew Members (Expected)
- Cost arises due obstruction and delay on the programmed itinerary due weather problems, road situation. natural calamities and social & political causes (reason beyond our hands to take control)
- Any other thing besides the Service Include Section

Detail Itinerary

Day 1Arrival in Kathmandu and transfer to Hotel Drive: 30-45 min | Accommodation: Hotel | Meals: Dinner

Day 2Kathmandu Valley Sightseeing and Preparation Day for Trekking Drive: 3-4 hrs | Accommodation: Hotel | Meals: Breakfast

Day 3Drive from Kathmandu to Pokhara and transfer to Hotel Drive: 7-7.5 hrs | Accommodation: Hotel | Meals: Breakfast

Day 4Morning drive from Pokhara to Nayapul and trek to Hille (1480m/4856 ft) Drive: 7-7.5 hrs | Walk: 3 hrs | Accommodation: Local Teahouse | Meals: B, L, D

Day 5Trek from Hille to Ghorepani (2850m/9350 ft) Walk: 5.5 - 6 hrs | Accommodation: Local Teahouse | Meals: B, L, D

Day 6Sunrise Poon Hill (3210m/10531 ft) hike then trek to Ghandruk (2170m/7120 ft) Walk: 6.5 - 7 hrs | Accommodation: Local Teahouse | Meals: B, L, D

Day 7Trek from Ghandruk to Jhinu Danda (1760m/5774 ft) Walk: 5 – 5.5 hrs | Accommodation: Local Teahouse | Meals: B, L, D

Day 8Trek from Jhinu Danda to Deurali (2080m/6824 ft) Walk: 6 – 6.5 hrs | Accommodation: Local Teahouse | Meals: B, L, D

Day 9Trek from Deurali to Phedi (1130m/3707 ft) and drive to Pokhara Drive: 45 – 60 min.| Walk: 3.5 – 4 hrs | Accommodation: Hotel | Meals: B, D

Day 10Drive from Pokhara to Kathmandu and transfer to Hotel Drive: 7-7.5 hrs | Accommodation: Hotel | Meals: Breakfast and Dinner

Day 11Final Departure | Rest Day at Kathmandu Valley | Other Travel Plan

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Unforgettable trip

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Milan was a pleasure to speak with an organize our trip. We spent 10 days hiking up to Poon Hill then partly up to Annapurna Base Camp and back. The process was simple, the price was great and our guide Amrit - was such a character! My friend and I had an unforgettable trip with Amrit and the next time I come back to Nepal for a trek I'll be sure to contact Milan. Thanks for the experience! Namaste Dai

Matt Jongblet, Australia

Trekking trip at Poon Hill

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We found about Milan through reading Trip Advisor reviews. He set us up for a 5 day trekking trip at Poon Hill. As well as down jacket and sleeping bag rentals. The price he gave us is fair and to the point. Our guide was Arjun. He is very experienced, fast, knows the people, the tea houses, and the various routes very well. He helped out a few travelers who didn't know where they were going. The places he choose for us to stay usually have hot water and extra blankets. Have a drink with this guy if he's your guide!

Wanda Seto, United States

Safety Concern

Your safety is our top concern while organizing outdoor and adventure plans. Our leaders and crew members are experienced professionals who will make sure that trip is safely coursed. We truly understand the essentiality of information flow and risk management to provide the best experience. Our trekking arrangement includes the proper clothing, supplies of equipment and gears, high altitude prevention measures and remedies to provide the carefree adventure in the Himalayas.

Room to Customize

Standard itinerary and route plans are typically designed considering the average level of fitness of travelers and level of altitude gain on the trek (and multiple other factors) which can be modified as per the interest, time and budget plan of travelers. There is always a room for customization of the given standard itinerary if it does not meet your way of interest and then please pass your opinion. You may want to stay in Kathmandu by yourself or maybe do sightseeing around by yourself; we will give you more information to do it by yourself if you ask us.

We always like to hear what you have to say. We are always happy to assist your valuable travel holidays in your manner with the best information that suits your way of traveling. It is your travel plan; you can choose what you want to do, of course with a lot of information first. Feel free to submit and share your travel ideas and we shall get back to you with more thoughts in no time.

Group Size

We, ourselves feel that the group size of maximum 12 pax is an ideal size to run the trip. However, we have also arranged the plan for large students groups, employee groups and able to organize such trip for groups upon request. All of our trekking plans are accompanied by specialized local leaders, guides, porters and assistant guides (as required) who will always ensure your safety and comfort at every part of the journey.

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