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Poon Hill Trek Overview
Quick Facts of Poon Hill Trek
Maximum altitude: 3200 metres
Duration: 7 days long expedition
Trekking distance: 40 kms
Trail type: Easy to Moderate
Rail head: Raxaul Railway Station in Bihar, India
Airport: Tribhuvan International Airport, Nepal
Snow Season: December to February
Base camp: Pokhara
Best season: Spring ( March to May)
Region: Annapurna region of Nepal
Who can participate: 10+ years old
Poon Hill Trek Itinerary
Arrival at Kathmandu
On the first day of Ghorepani poon hill trek you will arrive at the Kathmandu Airport and tranferred to the hotel.
You would spend the rest of the day at the hotel and prepare yourself for a good trek ahead.
Kathmandu to Pokhara
You would set off for Pokhara from Kathmandu early in the morning and by the afternoon you would reach Pokahara Valley and stay there for the rest of the day.
The drive would take upto 7 hours hours. You can explore the local market areas in the afternoon and enjoy a hot coffee with local delicacies in the evenings to beat the cold of Kathmandu.
Enjoy the beauty of the peaks of the Annapurna and Dhaulagiri ranges and stay overnight at the hotel.
Ghorepani - Poon Hill - Ghandruk
You would leave the Pokahara valley in the morning after a good breakfast to move furhter towards Ghandruk.
The trek would start on the 3rd day from Nayapul to Tikhedhunga via Birethanti, located at an altitude of 1577 meters.
On this exciting Poon Hill trek you would pass through several hamlets and settlements. After reaching the final destination of Tikhedhunga you would spend the rest of the day at the lodge.
Trek from Tikhedhunga to Ghorepani
You would cover the distance from Tikhendhunga to Ghorepani.
Ace yourself for a good 6 hour long trek ahead which will begin with a steep 2 hours ascend and then would become gentler.
On the 4th day of the Poon Hill trek you will pass through scenic views of Machhapuchhare (6997), Hiunchuli (6441) and Annapurna south ( 7219 m).
After reaching the destination of the day, prepare for your stay at the lodge.
Trek from Tikhedhunga to Ghorepani
Get ready for a 7 hour long trek from Ghorepani to Tikhendhunga and then Pokhara.
You will begin the Ghorepani poon hill trek with an early morning trip to Poon Hill, from where the views of Mt. Dhaulagiri (8167m.), TukuchePeak (6920m.), Nilgiri (6940m.) and several other snow capped mountain peaks are visible.
After enjoying ethereal scenic views and taking a healthy breakfast you would begin the trek.
While descending the hills you would pass through deep forests of rhododendrons, bamboos, oaks and waterfalls.
Drive from Pokhara to Katmandu
The journey of a beautiful Himalayan trek would come to an end when move back to Kathmandu after a stay in Pokahara Valley.
During the retreating journey you will pass through Damauli, Dumre, Muglin and Kurintar. You can stop by the eye-pleasing attraction of Kurintar and enjoy a cable car ride to reach Manakamana Temple.
You would stop at Naubishe, and climb upto Thankot which is the gateway to Kathmandu.
Departure from Kathmandu
Bring the Poon Hill trek to a conclusion and make your way to the airport.
What to Pack for Poon Hill Trek?
Backpack- Start the preparations for your Poon Hill trek by finding yourself a suitable pair of trekking shoes, a backpack with a capacity of 50-70 litres.
Clothes- Pack yourself synthetic clothes instead of cotton t-shirts/tops, thermal wears and a padded jacket with a hood.
Other Items- If you're planning to trek during the winter seasons then pack sunglasses, suncap, hand gloves, wollen cap and 3 to 4 pairs of socks.
Essentials
Toiletries - Carry a light toilet kit stuffed with miniature size products like toothbrush, deodorant, moisturizer, lip balm, toilet roll, toothpaste and don’t overload shampoos or soaps.
Medical Kit - Make sure to pack a personal medical kit consisting of aspirin, band-aid, anti-diarrhea medicine, cough & cold medicine, anti- AMS medicine like Diamox or Acetylzolamide.
Other Items- Other essential items like a macthbox/lighter/ torch, large ziploc bags, 1 litre or large water bottles, small folding knife, binoculars and large disposable sacks.
Documents- Don’t forget to carry essential documents like original photo identity cards like aadhar, voter id, etc.
Know Before You Go to Poon Hill Trek
By Air - The quickest way to reach Pokhara is by booking a flight to the Tribhuvan International Airport located in Kathmandu. You can take a cab/taxi or a domestic flight to Pokahara, where the Ghorepani poon hill trek would begin.
By Bus & Train - The other way to reach Pokhara is by booking a train upto Gorakhpur in Uttar Pradesh, taking a bus further to Sonauli and thereafter to Pokahara.
The Poon Hill trek route would begin with your arrival at the Kathmandu Airport and pass through several beautiful places like the Valley of Pokhara.
You would take a drive from Kathmandu to Pokhara, it would be about 7 hours long. There are different trek routes for the summit and all of them start at Poon Hill.
From Pokahara you can take a trive to Nayapul and start the trek to Hile, located at an altitude of 1430 meters.
You would continue to follow the trek route from Hile to Ghorepani ( 2,840 meter) on a 6 hours long trek.
From Ghorepani you would take a morning trip to Poon Hill and arrive back at Nayapul.
Make your way from Nayapul to Kathmnadu and from there to the airport.
Arrive at the site of Kathmandu one or two days prior to the beginning of the expedition and take adequate time for acclimatisation at the higher altitudes. It would help you while trekking.
Follow the instructions of your guides and instructors to enjoy a safe and sound trek.
It is advisable to the trekkers to not bring any non-biodegradable material along, and thereby, contribute to sustainable tourism.
Keep your mobile charges and carry a powerbank as you may not find charging points on campsites.
The weather conditions are the most unpredictable on the mountains; for it might be sunny during the first half, and it might get thundurus and rainy post the first half.
Therefore, embrace yourself for frequent weather changes and pack clothes accordingly.
FAQs of Poon Hill Trek
How long is the Poon Hill trek?
The Poon Hill trek is a 5-7 long day expedition that would require you to cover a distance of 35.9 km during the journey at an altitude of 3200 metres.
How difficult is Poon Hill trek?
The difficulty level of the Ghorepani poon hill trek is between easy to moderate, but even experienced trekkers would enjoy the trek.
Which is the best season of Poon Hill trek?
The best season to go on the trek is during the months between March and May or between September and November. The months of May and June are suitable for the trek as well but it rains heavily at the hills during these months, so it is advised to be careful. During December the temperature drops to sub-zero, if you can bear the cold then the month is suitable for the trip as well.
What is the highest altitude of Poon Hilll trek?
The highest altitude of Poon Hill is 3193 metres, but from the hillpoint you can enjoy views of the snow-capped mountains like Mt.Dhaulagiri (8167m.), Tukuche Peak (6920m.), Nilgiri (6940m.), Mt. Annapurna (8091m.) , etc.
What is Poon Hill famous for?
Poon Hill is a lower altitude situated hill and a popular destination for trekkers in the Annapurna region of Nepal. It’s renowned for its beautiful scenic surroundings which include many important mountain ranges of Mt. Dhaulagiri, Tukuche Peak and Nilgiri.
Is Poon hill trek worth doing in november?
Yes, during the early November Poon Hill witnesses Autumn season. You would enjoy a suitbale temperature of upto 15 degrees Celsius in the day for trek and drops slightly at nights.
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