Poon Hill Trek is a less than a week-long trek in the foothills of the Annapurna to Ghorepani and Poon Hill. This trek lets you enjoy trekking through beautiful mountain scenery, charming Gurung villages, dense rhododendron forests, and sub-tropical valleys, all set in the Annapurna region along with the picturesque Machapuchare (Fish Tail Peak) dominating the skyline.
From the top of Poon Hill (3,210m / 10,531ft) that lies above Ghorepani Village, you can get mind-blowing sunrise views over the Annapurna massif, Dhaulagiri, Nilgiri, Hiunchuli, and Machhapuchhre (6,993m).
This trek provides you a chance to immerse yourself in nature, beauty, and fascinating culture in one of the world’s most scenic regions.
This journey normally begins with a drive from Pokhara to Ulleri via Tikhedhunga. However, we provide a complimentary ride from Kathmandu to Pokhara on a tourist bus a day before departing from Pokhara. After arriving at Tikhedhunga, we head to Ghorepani. On the way, you get a chance to explore local villages and interact with the people to get an insight into their life and culture. This trek also rewards you with fantastic views of the Annapurnas, Machhapuchhare, and Hiunchuli, as well as our first peak of Dhaulagiri. We will continue to hike until we reach Ghorepani – the destination for that day.
Early next morning, we make our way to Poon Hill to watch the renowned sunrise over the snowcapped Himalayas. From Poon Hill, you can get fantastic views of glaciers, and numerous mountains – including Hiunchuli, Annapurna South to Annapurna I (8,097m / 26,566ft) Gangapurna, Khangsar Kang, Annapurna III, Dhaulagiri (8,167m / 26,795ft), and Machhapuchhare. Since the views from Poon Hill are extraordinary, Poon Hill is a favorite spot for many photographers. We will also take some time to soak in the natural beauty at Poon Hill and take photographs to our hearts’ content.
After returning from Poon Hill, we continue our trek to Tadapani. We will be following the path that takes us through the rhododendron forests. When you reach Tadapani, you will realize that this village also provides you a chance to appreciate the humongous Annapurna mountains.
On our third day, we start our trek from Tadapani to reach Jhinu Danda. Once more, you will be walking through rhododendron, bamboo, and oak tree forests. Before reaching Jhinu Danda, you will be passing through a peaceful settlement called Chomrong. There are hot springs around Jhinu Danda, and we will take our time and immerse ourselves in the hot springs.
The fourth day is your last day on the trek route. We will wake up at Jhinu Danda and trek to Siwa / Ghandruk Phedi. From Ghandruk Phedi, we return to Pokhara on a route that passes through picturesque countryside. The following morning, we leave Pokhara on a bus to Kathmandu. Your trek is over by now, and we hope you will have created memories that you will remember for the rest of your life.