3-DAY POON HILL TREK HIGHLIGHTS
- Enjoy the sunrise view from Poon hill 3210 m
- A Magical 360-degree panorama view of the mountains such as Annapurna, Dhaulagiri, Nilgiri, Machhapuchhare, & many more peaks.
- Hiking through the typical villages of Gurung, Magar, and Thakali people
- Explore the unique culture and lifestyle of the mountain people along with a wide range of flora and vegetation
- Explore the beautiful City city of Pokhara and its ancient temples and monasteries.
The 3 Days Ghorepani Poon Hill Trek is a perfect way to explore the beauty of nature and diverse people and culture in the Annapurna region, a 3 days Poon Hil Trek is a comparatively easy and comfortable hike that can be done by any average fitness person.
Poon Hill Trek is Nepal's shortest classic trek that takes you to the most fascinating places of the region including the numerous Gurung and Magar ethnic villages where you will be able to explore the vibrant culture and lifestyle.
The 3 Days Poon Hill Trek is designed to combine the perfect match of cultural and natural beauty as it takes you from the low- farmlands to high altitude mountains of Poon Hill (3210m), the short trek to Poon hill for 3 days can participate any age groups starting from 5 years young to 80 years old.
3 Days Ghorepani Poon Hill Trek is a short magical trek that offers a majestic snowy mountain view of Mt. Annapurna (8,091 m), Mt. Dhaulagiri (8,167 m), Mt. Machhapuchhre (6,993 m), Mt. Himchuli (6,441 m), Mt. Nilgiri (7,061 m), and many peaks.
On this trek, you will have an exciting walk through the terrace field, lush forests of Jupiter, pines, oaks, and typical local villages of Gurung, Thakali, and Mager people with their unique traditions.
Trek to Poon Hill Trek is an amazing trekking experience that is suitable for anyone with a normal level of physical fitness and you do not require any previous trekking experience to do this trek.
STARTING AND ENDING POINT
The 3 Days Ghorepani Poon Hill Trek begins from Tikhedhunga after a scenic drive either from Kathmandu or Pokhara.
The Tikhedhunga is the starting and also ending point of this trek. From here, we start trekking with mesmerizing views of the mountains crossing the streams and waterfalls coming from the glaciers and snowfields high above.
Further, the trail will take you through the stunning settlements of Birethanti, Tikhedhunga, Ulleri, Ghorepani, and Poon Hill. From Poon hill, we retrace back to Tikhedhunga by walking from the other side of the valley. Therefore, this trek is called the mini Annapurna circuit trek.
POON HILL (3210 METERS)
Ponn hill is the name of a small hill that is located at an altitude of 3210 meters from sea level and it's only 270 km away from the capital city of Kathmandu, it's well known as one of the best viewpoints to see the Annapurna Massif range and Dhaulagiri mountain range.
You will be rewarded with fantastic panoramic views of the Annapurna Annapurna I (8,091 m), Dhaulagiri (8,167 m), Annapurna south (7219 m), Machhapuchhare (6,993 m), Annapurna II (7,937 m), Nilgiri Himal (7,061 m), Hiunchuli (6,441 m ) and many others.
These beautiful peaks are perfectly visible from here and the Sunrise from Poon hill is extraordinary. The sunrise from Poon Hill is very mesmerizing and another highlight of this trek.
POON HILL TREK STARTS FROM KTM OR PKR?
Our 3 Days Poon hill guided trek starts from both places of Kathmandu and Pokhara, see the options of this program matter,
Poon Hill Trek from Pokhara (Option I): If you are already in Pokhara and looking for this trek with us then you'll be met us a day before the trip gets started and the next day morning you'll be picked up by our local guide/Sherpa from your hotel and start a journey with a short drive to our starting point of the trek (Nayapul).
From here, we start our trekking towards Tikhedung and the second day to Ghorepani!
Poon Hill Trek from Kathmandu (Option II): If you are looking for a 3 Days Poon Hill trek option from Kathmandu then you will be met by us either at your hotel/ or our office for the pre-tour orientations before the tour gets started and the next day morning, you will be traveling to Pokhara by flight from Kathmandu.
Upon your arrival in Pokhara, you will be greeted by our guides and transferred together to Nayapul by private vehicle then trek to Nayapul then trek gets started from here to Tikhedung today and tomorrow to Ghorepani.
However, if you have a spree day (more than 3 days time in Nepal) then you can travel from Kathmandu to Pokhara by tourist bus (the free bus ticket will be provided) and start the trek from the next day as per our scheduled trekking day by day program that way you do not need to pay any extra for your flight to Pokhara( the listed trip cost is excluded for your internal flight to and from Pokhara)
The meeting with your guide: For clients from Pokhara- you need to notify us of your place/ hotel for pre-meeting or tour orientation at least a day before the trip gets started. During the pre-meeting, you may have some questions to ask, so you can ask any questions face to face regarding the trekking tour matter.
Likewise, if you are in Kathmandu and interested to be part of this 3 days Poon Hill trek then the pre-meeting with your guides\staffs will be in Kathmandu! (Your hotel/ our office)
Note:- We have a free airport transfer offer for all of our valuable clients on arrival and departure days, please kindly send us your flight details through email for the pickup and drop-off schedules and information.
If you have a holiday for more than a week then you may opt for our Annapurna Base Camp Trek - 8 Days, Annapurna Base Camp Trek - 12 Days, Short Annapurna base camp trek, orLangtang Valley Trekand Everest Base Camp trek to enjoy the more spectacular scenery of the Himalayas. For more information please feel free to write us an email/ WhatsApp: +977 9851175531 ( Dil ).
BENEFITS
- Free Airport transportation on arrival and departure days
- Trekking equipment such as the Sleeping bag, Down jacket, and walking poles (rental is included if needed)
- Duffle bag for the helpers
- Souvenir: Trekking route map or browser and printed ART's hiking T-shirt
- An Oximeter to measure your Oxygen and Pulse at a high altitude to find out your accurate health condition while you are trekking in the mountain.