3 Days Poon Hill Trek

Poon Hill Trek – 3 Days Tailor-Made Trip

3 Days Poon Hill trek: For travelers who have a short holiday or weekend plan to visit the Himalayas for 3 days, this Poon Hill trek is the best option. It is a short and family-friendly trek in Nepal. The trek is relatively easy and yet, filled with adventurous thrill. It is suitable for those who are reasonably fit.

We begin 3 days Poon hill trek after a two-hour drive through knobby roads to Nayapul from Pokhara. We begin walking to Ulleri via Tikhedhunga village. The very next day from Ulleri, we continue trekking through the rhododendron forests to Ghorepani village, which is the highlight of our trip as we get there by walking through pretty tough uphill and downhill trails, via streams, jungles, and farming lands.

Ghorepani is a beautiful and prepossessing village with nice and homely lodges, friendly people, and the view of the great range of Annapurna looming about throughout the year.

3 days of hiking to Poon Hill will make you witness a beautiful and spectacular sunrise view from Poon Hill (3,250 m) as well as the brilliant views of the Himalayas including the Annapurna range, and Mount Dhaulagiri, Nilgiri, Mount Fishtail, and many more white snow-capped mountains.

Discover amazing views with every hike especially with an early morning hike to Poon Hill in order to witness the grand views of the spectacular Himalayan range. Along with the sunrise which will surely be the highlight of the trip. Poon Hill is truly one of the best viewpoints in the Annapurna region and also one of the best viewpoints in the world.

Please do not forget to bring a Torch Light for the Poon Hill hike. On the second day, the hike will be early in the morning around 4:30 AM from Ghorepani village to Poon Hill viewpoint to see the grand sunrise and the breathtaking Himalayas. Bookings are open for the years 2023, and 2024, contact us for special cost, itinerary, and departure dates.

Poon Hill Trek Distance

Trek to Poon Hill: being a tea house-based trekking, every next village provides decent guesthouses and mountain lodges.

The total distance of the Trek is about 45 km (about 28 miles, Nayapul Poon Hill Nayapul) round trips.  A 2-hour drive from Pokhara to Nayapul on a private car or van (depending on group size) with our guide and porters, hike from Nayapul to Birethanti check post, continue to Tikhedunga and to Ulleri Village, first night at a guest house in Ulleri village.

The next day to Ghorepani village, and the second night in this village at a good guesthouse. Day third, early morning hike to Poon Hill, after sunrise back to the guesthouse, and trek back to Pokhara.

We are organizing 3 days hiking trip to Poon Hill as both group and private trek departures from Pokhara. Contact us for letting us know how many of you are there in your group to do this trek so that we can send you a quote and other information according to your group size.

A special offer is available for the group of travelers above 5 people with easy, cheap, and secure online payment platforms.

Best seasons (months) for Poon Hill Hiking

The best seasons for the Poon Hill trek 3 days is autumn (from September to November) and spring (from mid-March to mid-May). During these seasons, the weather will be warm and clear with spectacular views. If you want to avoid rush time and crowds then winter (December to February) will be an ideal time to go on this trek. Monsoon season (June to Aug) makes everything unclear and slippery.

Accommodations on 3 days Poon Hill Trip

3 days Poon Hill hiking tour starts and finishes in Pokhara, the package does not include accommodations in Kathmandu and Pokhara but we at Alpine Eco Trek are always happy to arrange accommodations in these cities for you as per your budget and choice. Let us know if you want us to arrange accommodation in Kathmandu and Pokhara.

Accommodations during the 3 days Poon Hill trek, we arrange the best available lodges/guesthouses on full board (breakfast, lunch, and dinner) in each village. On the first day of our hike, we stay in a beautiful village called Ulleri. This village has a wide range of lodges and guesthouses featuring fantastic facilities of rooms with comfortable beds, neat and clean bedsheets, and warm blankets with attached bathrooms and Internet Wi-Fi.

The lodge’s restaurant serves authentic and organic meals (breakfast, lunch, and dinner) from their menu. On the day second, we will hike from Ulleri to Ghorepani village. In Ghorepani village, there are many nice luxury lodges and guesthouses available. We arrange one of the best lodges on the full board in this village. On the third day, we will hike from Ghorepani to Poon Hill and then trek down to Nayapul where we conclude the hike with two hours drive to Pokhara.

Food and Drink on 3 days Poon Hill Trekking

Food and drinking water during the 3 days Poon Hill trek, our hiking package includes meals (breakfast, lunch, and dinner) and lodge accommodations. Meals during the hike will be mostly authentic Nepalese dishes like rice, curry, lentil, vegetables, spicy free pickles, curd, plain chapatti and etc.

Other cuisines like continental, Tibetan, and Indian are also available. These meals will be served as per the menu of the lodge. Besides that, you can buy bars, bread, cookies, and hot chocolates, extra on the trail on your own.

Drinking water during the trek can be easily found everywhere, every next hour you can buy pure and safe drinking water from the local teashops and guesthouses. Also, you can get hot water from the lodge and fill in your bottle every time it gets empty. So, do carry a reusable water bottle with you.

We at alpine eco trek would request you not to buy mineral water bottles (plastic) on the way as it will help preserve the nature of this beautiful region. Moreover, you can also carry water purifier tablets or SteriPen with you to purify the water.

Options to get Pokhara from Kathmandu

Normally, there are three options to get Pokhara from Kathmandu:

A Tourist Bus Travel:

A tourist bus from Soorkhute (a 2-minute walk from Thamel) at 7:00 am every day from Kathmandu to Pokhara would be the first option. It is a 200 km drive from Kathmandu and takes 6 hours to reach Pokhara. The cost of a tourist bus ranges from USD 8 to USD 25.

Normal tourist buses with Wi-Fi and insurance coverage facilities with comfortable 2×2 folding seats, for a capacity of 30 people will cost you USD 8 per person and super deluxe buses with air conditioning and very comfortable seats with wifi, buffet lunch, and insurance coverage will cost you around USD 25 per person. You can choose any of the above buses as per your budget and comfort requirements.

A Private Vehicle:

Another option to reach Pokhara from Kathmandu would be by private vehicles, which cost you USD 100 for a Car (maximum 4 people capacity), USD 150 for a Jeep (max 7 people capacity), and USD 200 for a van/Toyota Hiace (max 13 person capacity) with luggage storage. You can choose the vehicle type based on the size of your group. If you take a private vehicle, it will be a more flexible and enjoyable journey.

By flight:

The third option to reach Pokhara from Kathmandu would be by flight, there are several daily flights from Kathmandu to Pokhara. One of the best, fast, and most convenient ways to get to Pokhara is by taking a flight to reach there. It takes 25 minutes from Kathmandu and a flight from Kathmandu to Pokhara costs USD 120 per person.

Please send us an inquiry and let us know which option you would prefer to get to Pokhara, we will be happy to arrange the modes of transportation to get to Pokhara as per your choice.

Read reviews before finalizing your trip to Poon Hill

Please be sure to read some candid reviews for Poon Hill 3 days trek on TripAdvisor before you make up your mind about booking this trip with us. The Certificate of Excellence has been awarded to our company for the years 2016 to 2021 consecutively and with the hard-working management team, guides, and staff members, the services offered by the company, and the rendered aid and help towards clients, Alpine Eco Trek have been recognized as the best trekking company in Nepal operating at the local level. Learn more about us.