Poon Hill
A short, classic trek in the Annapurna region: Gurung and Magar villages, rhododendron forest and a sunrise climb of Poon Hill for the panorama across Dhaulagiri and the Annapurnas.
$18
7 days, step by step.
Every distance, lodge and rest day is adjustable to your pace. This is the starting sketch.
Arrive in Kathmandu and settle into your hotel. Evening welcome briefing with your guide and a permit check.
OVERNIGHT · KATHMANDUScenic drive (6–7 hrs) west out of Kathmandu along the Trishuli and Marsyangdi rivers to Pokhara. Quiet evening on Phewa lakeside before the trail starts.
OVERNIGHT · POKHARAShort morning drive to the trailhead at Nayapul, then walk through riverside villages and the long stone staircase up to Ulleri, a steep introduction to the trail.
OVERNIGHT · ULLERIClimb gently through rhododendron forest (spectacular in spring) past Banthanti and Nangethanti to the ridge village of Ghorepani, set below the Poon Hill viewpoint.
OVERNIGHT · GHOREPANIPre-dawn climb to Poon Hill (3,210 m) for sunrise on Dhaulagiri, the Annapurnas and Machhapuchhre, then descend through forest and waterfalls to Tadapani.
OVERNIGHT · TADAPANIEasy descent through the Gurung village of Ghandruk, past terraced fields, slate-roofed houses and a small museum, then a short drive back to Pokhara for a hot shower.
OVERNIGHT · POKHARADrive back to Kathmandu (6–7 hrs) or upgrade to a 25-min mountain flight. Afternoon free for last-minute Thamel shopping or a Boudhanath stupa visit before departure.
OVERNIGHT · KATHMANDU
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- Private trekking guide for the full trek
- Annapurna Conservation Area Project (ACAP) permit and TIMS card guidance and paperwork support
- Kathmandu–Pokhara and trailhead ground transport planning as agreed in your proposal
- Teahouse accommodation on the trail as agreed in your proposal
- Meals on the trail as agreed in your proposal
- Pre-trek briefing, gear advice and route preparation
- Basic first-aid support carried by the guide team
- International flights to/from Kathmandu
- Airport pickup, drop-off and transfers in Kathmandu
- Porter support
- Nepal entry visa fee
- Travel insurance covering trekking and emergency evacuation
- Meals in Kathmandu and Pokhara unless stated in your proposal
- Personal trekking gear and rentals
- Tips for your guide and any porters
- Personal drinks, snacks, charging, Wi-Fi and hot showers on the trail
- Optional Kathmandu–Pokhara domestic flight upgrade
- Extra costs caused by weather, road conditions or personal itinerary changes
A feel for the route, before you decide.
Use these route images as planning context. Ask us any questions about terrain, lodges, weather or daily walking time.
A walk through Annapurna.
Topographic profile across 7 days. Rest days appear as plateaus; summit days as peaks. Every line is on foot.
Flexible dates, we'll plan around your schedule.
Every Poon Hill trip is arranged 1:1 for your party. Tell us the rough month and group size, and we'll confirm a private departure window that fits your route, pace and travel style.
Walk the Poon Hill with us.
Tell us your dates and we'll draft a custom itinerary within 48 hours, written for your route, pace and travel style. No card needed to start.
