Ghorepani Poon Hill Trek 3 days
Poon Hill is one of the best viewpoint treks of the inner Annapurna region, you will appear excellent Annapurna range views and magnificent sunrise-sunset views from this trek. Many hikers want to go on the Ghorepani-Poon hill trek for the beautiful entire Annapurna Himalayan range observation.
Ghorepani poon hill trekking is one of the most popular eco-treks inner the Annapurna Conservation Area of Nepal. Ghorepani and Ghandruk lie at the latitude and longitude of respectively. Along with the spectacular scenic beauty of Annapurna, the area gives an opportunity to acquaint and enjoy the culture and traditions of Nepal.
View From Poon Hill 3192 m Top
The view has seen the Dhaulagiri Himal 8,167m. Tukuche Peak 6,920m, Mardi Himal, Manaslu Himal, Annapurna I, II and III, Nilgiri, Khopra danda. Also, shows the Kali Gandaki Valley, Jomsom horizon, Gurung and Magar pretty villages as well as many colorful rhododendrons jungle.
However, the top attraction of Poon hill is the beautiful landscape of the Himalayas of different sunrise viewing points. Especially, when the first rays of the sun fall on the snow-capped Dhaulagiri, Annapurna, and other massive peaks. The Annapurna mountain top color will change into copper color uniquely standing among the rest of the white-colored mountains.
In addition, the Poon Hill trek Occupied a walkthrough of sub-tropical green valleys, beautiful and large Rhododendron forests, wild vegetation, and see wild animals, as well as many species of birds and butterflies. In fact, the trekkers love to do the Poon hill trek due to the amazing mountain views within a 2 night 3 days time frame from Pokhara to Poon hill and close to the Annapurna range.
Duration
In the beginning, the 3 days Poon hill trek starts from Pokhara to Naya Pull by private car journey for an hour. Then, it will be followed by a short trek of about 3 hours to Tirkhedunga 1,520 m. On the second day, you will trek to Ghorepani at 2874 m. Thirdly, on the last day, you will reach Poon Hill. Lastly, returning back to Nayapul which is about a 5 to 6 hours hike, and drive back to Pokhara to your hotel. or if you have to catch the same day evening flight then have to catch a jeep from Ullery to Pokhara and it will be an extra cost for yourself.
If you have only 3 days from Kathmandu
Poon hill trek can start directly with a flight from Kathmandu to Pokhara at 9 am. Then, our guide will pick you up from Pokhara airport then drive to Nay pul and start the trek on the same day. Last but not least, the guide will drop you at Pokhara airport and fly you back to Kathmandu. The additional cost will be only $123 extra per flight ticket.
Our Guide and porter
We lead Ghorepani Poon Hill Trek for 3 days with professional guides and porters, who are locally from the Ghorepani Annapurna region, experienced and familiar with Annapurna Poon Hill area people, culture, and history. Our guides have experience in leading the trek many times per season. Our staff are covered with full insurance and paid fairly.
Poon hill trek 3 days cost
Poon hill trek 3 days costs only $240 per person to join the group; the entire board package trip includes both ways land transport, i.e., Pokhara to Naya pull and Ghorepani-Nayapul to Pokhara by private car.
This package includes accommodation during trek, 3-time meals, tea/coffee, ACAP Permits, TIMS permits, transportation, and services charge as a tax, Vat. Though we lead a private trip with the same cost as your date if not matching the fixed departures date.
Itinerary
Day 01:
your guide and porter will pick you up at 8 Am in your Pokhara hotel and Drive to Nayapul (42 km.1 hour driving by taxi) and trek to Tirkhedunga (1520 meter. 3 ½ hours walking) stay overnight at the lodge.
Day 02:
Trek to Ghorepani (2853 meters. 6/7 hours walking) stay overnight at lodge.
Day 03:
Visit Poon Hill early in the morning (45 minutes to get at the top for the best sunrise view and mountains, trek Back to Nayapul 5/6 hours hike and drive back to Pokhara
Poon Hill Trek 3 days highlights
- View of Annapurna range, the Himalayas from Poon hill 3210 m top.
- Three mountains are over eight thousand meters high; View of Dhaulagiri 8,167M, Manaslu 8,163 m, and Annapurna-I 8,091 m.
- Beautiful villages along the trails to Ghorepani Poonhill; Birethanti, Hille, Tikhedhunga, Ulleri, and Ghorepani Poonhill trek.
- Charming Waterfall, river, Rice Terrace, and rhododendron forest
- Two-night three days trek is easy and short from Pokhara to Ghorepani poon hill in the Annapurna region.
- Option to do the trek from Kathmandu to Kathmandu both way flight.
Match your time frame and chose Poon hill trek 3 days / 4 days / or 5 days.
Options number I:
Ghorepani poon hill trek starts from your Pokhara hotel to Naya Pul by car and trek to Ulleri, Ghorepani, and back to Pokhara. If you have only 3 days in total from Kathmandu, fly from Kathmandu to Pokhara early morning, and directly trek to Ullery, Ghorepani and trek back to Pokhara and fly back to Kathmandu at evening flight.
Option number II:
If you never hike before on the mountain then you have to add one more day as additional in the same trek, or also do Ghandruk village Loop via poon hill trek, then travel from Pokhara hotel to Naya Pul by car. Trek to Ulleri, Ghorepani, Tadapani and back to Pokhara by bus from the Ghandruk village or Syauli bazaar. If you have more than 4 days, then trek will be flexible to visit some interesting places such as Jhinu for hot springs. as additional day cost is $60 per day per person.
Equipment
Prepare equipment for 3 days Poon hill trekking is no need to carry much, just prepare as you need for a short trek.
Drinking water for your Annapurna poon hill trek
Please do not forget to bring or buy Piyush which make natural drinking water purification, 3 drops (0.2 ML) will be enough per liter, and at list need to drink 3 letters per day during poon hill trek, It is widely accepted in rural area trek contexts for drinking water purification. Piyush was prepared to serve as a chlorination method for disinfecting drinking water so as to make it fit for trekker’s consumption.
Read this Blog before hiking three days Poon Hill trek, which is written by Nepal traveler Mark and Mim, and it has more details about the Ghorepani poon hill trek information.
