Ghorepani Poon Hill Trek 3 days
Poon Hill Trek 3 days is one of the excellent treks which provides a panoramic view of sunrise and sunset on the way to the Poon Hill. In addition, Many trekkers wish to visit Ghorepani-poon hill peak every morning for the beautiful Himalayas scenery because it covers the view of the entire Annapurna Himalayas Range.
View From Poon Hill 3192 m Top
The view shows 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 colourful rhododendrons.
However, the top attraction of Poon hill is the beautiful landscape of the Himalayas of different sunrise and sunset viewing points. Especially, when the first rays of sun fall on the snow-capped Dhaulagiri, Annapurna and other massive peaks. The Annapurna mountain top colour will change into copper colour uniquely standing among the rest of the white coloured mountains.
In addition, Poon Hill trek covers a walkthrough sub-tropical green valleys, beautiful and large Rhododendron forests, wild vegetations, and see wild animals, as well as many species of birds and butterflies. In fact, the trekkers love to do 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.
Durations
In the beginning, the trek will start 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. The second day, you will trek to Ghorepani 2874 m. Thirdly, on the last day, you will reach Poon Hill. Lastly, returning back to Nayapul which is about 5 to 6 hours hike, and drive back to Pokhara to your hotel. or if you have to catch same day evening flight then have to catch jeep from Ullery to Pokhara and it will be an extra cost for yourself.
If you have only 3 days from Kathmandu
Additionally, Ghorepani Poonhill 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 to Pokhara airport and fly back to Kathmandu. The additional cost will be only $123 extra per flight ticket.
Our Guide and porter
We lead Ghorepani Poon Hill Trek with the professional guide and porters, who are locally from 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.
Ghorepani poon hill trek cost
Poon hill trek 3 days costs only $240 per person at join 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 in 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 hours driving by taxi) and trek to Tirkhedunga (1520 meter. 3 ½ hours walking) stay overnight at lodge.
Day 02:
Trek to Ghorepani (2853 meter. 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, Himalayas from Poonhill 3210m top.
- Three mountains are over eight thousand meters high; View of Dhaulagiri 8,167M, Manaslu 8,163m, and Annapurna-I 8,091m.
- 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 Annapurna region.
- Option to do the trek from Kathmandu to Kathmandu, if you take both way flight from Pokhara.
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 short trek.
Safe Drinking water
When you do 3 or 4 days of Ghorepani Poon hill trek, it is just to inform you that you will be able to buy Mineral water up to a place Ulleri with an elevation 1940m. After that, there are Safe Drinking water stations where you can refill a liter of water with Rs 100. This program is run with the coordination of local villagers and ACAP just to make the environment
Read this Blog before hiking three days Poon Hill trek, which is written by Nepal traveller Mark and Mim, and it has more in details about Ghorepani poon hill trek information.
