About Poonhill Trek With Hotspring

Ghorepani Poonhill with Hotspring is one of the best trekking routes for easy trekkers. Top of the World Adventure organizes this trek as the most selling trekking plan. This trek is the best choice to see the panoramic view of the Annapurna-Dhaulagiri Himalayan range. From Poonhill you can see Annapurna I-IV, Annapurna South, Nilgiri, Hiuchuli, Machhapuchhre, Dhaulagiri, Manaslu, and many more peaks like Dhampus Peak, Tilicho Peak, etc. This trek is not at a very high elevation. The maximum elevation on this trekking is 3210 m of Poonhill. Ghorepani-Ghandruk region is very beautiful because of the diversity of different floras. Rhododendrons and different flowers make the way really colourful. Gurung community on the way gives you very warm hospitality. Most travelers if they have a short holiday and looking for the best panoramic view then they choose this trekking trail. Generally, trekkers like to make small circles of panoramic Ghorepani –Ghandruk route to get a different taste every day. But for very short-time trekkers like 3 days trekking option you can get back same way back to Pokhara via Nayapul.

Trip Highlights

  • You will stay at Pokhara on the bank of the lake.
  • Ghorepani Poonhill trek is also known as the Panorama Annapurna trek.
  • You will need good energy to climb Ulleri steps, it takes around 2 hours to climb it.
  • Poonhill is also known as the Balcony of Annapurna Himalayan range.
  • You need to wake up at 4:30 am for a sunrise view from Poonhill.
  • Natural Hotspring at Tatopani
  • Rhododendron and Oak forest along the way make your mind colorful
  • Mostly you will eat Nepali Thali set as your meal which is really delicious and hygienic.
  • Our guide will explain to you about history, culture, geography, flora and fauna.

Itinerary

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Day 01: Arrival at Kathmandu.

Our airport representative will be in Tribhuvan International Airport with your name card or our agency's name card. When confirmation of your arrival is done, you will drive from airport to Kathmandu Hotel. After check in, you will be freshen up and go to visit agency office to collect flights tickets and other information. If you have missed to bring any trekking equipment then you can buy just next to hotel. You will have welcome dinner in the night and drop back to the hotel and overnight at Kathmandu hotel.

  • Meals: Dinner
  • Accommodation: Kathamandu Hotel
  • Place: Kathmandu
  • Altitude: 1300

Today you will wake up early in the morning to go to Pokhara by tourist bus. The bus will depart at 6:30am from Nayabazar, Kathmandu. You will go to Pokhara by Prithivi Highway which is like a snakey road and travel along the bank of Trishuli river. After 6/7 hrs of drive you will reach Pokhara. In the night you can explore the lakeside city of Pokhara and enjoy. Overnight stay at Pokhara Hotel.

  • Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
  • Accommodation: Pokhara Hotel
  • Place: Pokhara
  • Altitude: 1400

Early in the morning, after having breakfast you will drive to Nayapul from Pokhara by taxi. You will have your lunch at Nayapul and start your trekking to Ulleri. Throught the journey you will get to interact with local people and children along with the majestic view of natural Nepali village and culture. Overnight stay at Teahouse lodge in Ulleri.

  • Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
  • Accommodation: Teahouse
  • Place: Ulleri
  • Altitude: 1960

After early morning breakfast, your trekking journey on foot starts. After that, we move on towards the steep climb to Ulleri, a large Magar village at an altitude of 2,070 m. The trail ascends more gently from this point, through fine forests of oak and Rhododendron, towards Banthanti at 2,250 m. Then we trek towards Nangethanti at 2,460 m. After an hour walk we arrive at Ghorepani (2,840 m). Ghorepani is inhabited by Magars. They have a unique culture, tradition, and lifestyle. Even at this altitude, you will find the place super clean. The trekking trail up to Ghorepani is a laborious one. It is also full of natural sceneries like the green lush forest of beautiful Oak and Rhododendron. Here you will be having the night stay .

  • Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
  • Accommodation: Teahouse
  • Place: Ghorepani
  • Altitude: 2820

Today, very early in the morning, we start an hour hike to Poon Hill at an elevation of 3,210 m, a brilliant mountain range spectacle. This vantage point provides an unobstructed view of the sunrise over the high Himalayas, panoramic view of Snow Mountain, best valley view. You will then return to Ghorepani for breakfast before continuing, climbing steadily through Rhododendron forest. You will then continue to Tadapani, trekking through open grassland and deep forests. On the way there are excellent views of Annapurna South and the Manaslu range. Then you will make a climb along ridges, and through Pine and Rhododendron forests, towards Deurali (2,960m), and follow the river as it leaps and jumps down waterfalls, and continue down for several hour. You will then arrive in Tadapani where you will stay in a teahouse with stunning views of Annapurna South, Machapuchhre and down the valley to the horizon.

  • Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
  • Accommodation: Teahouse
  • Place: Tadapani
  • Altitude: 2600

Today after having breakfast, you will start your trekking from Jhinudanda. Jhinudanda is most popular place for Hot spring in Annapurna region. You can take natural hot bath over there and refresh yourself. Remaining days you can explore Jhinudanda. Overnight stay at Jhinudanda.

  • Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
  • Accommodation: Teahouse
  • Place: Jhinudanda
  • Altitude: 1790

Today’s trek begins early. You will begin with an ascend to Poonhill-the ultimate point of the trek. You will feel blessed with an opportunity to see the spectacular sunrise over the Annapurna and Dhaulagiri massifs. And the view of the surrounding terrace farms add in to the beauty of the scenery. The sunrise view from Poonhill is quite alluring. With the stunning beauty of the Himalayas in mind, you will head back to Ghorepani for breakfast. Now the trail decents down through forests to Ghandruk. Here are Gurung people which are the ethnic groups of Nepal. From Ghandruk village easy walking all downhill to Nayapul then we take a short drive to Pokhara by private car.

  • Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
  • Accommodation: Pokhara Hotel
  • Place: Pokhara
  • Altitude: 1070

Today you will wake up early in the morning and go to Pokhara tourist bus station to catch bus. You will return to Kathmandu via tourist bus from Pokhara. It will take around 5/6 hours to arrive at Kathmandu. You will have lunch and can do some last minute shopping at Thamel. You will have your farewell dinner in evening. Overnight stay at Kathmandu Hotel.

  • Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
  • Accommodation: Kathmandu Hotel
  • Place: Kathmandu
  • Altitude: 1300

Today after having breakfast, you will visit the Kathmandu Valley in private vehicle. You will have lunch and visit UNESCO Heritage site in Kathmandu Valley's popular places like Kathmandu Durbar Square, Patan Durbar Square, Bhaktapur Durbar Square, Pashupatinath, Bouddhanath Temple, Swyambhunath (Monkey Temple), etc. Our guide will explain about the history, culture, etc. about the places you visit. At the same time you can visit to thamel shop for some shopping. Overnight stay at Kathmandu hotel

  • Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
  • Accommodation: Kathmandu Hotel
  • Place: Kathmandu
  • Altitude: 1300

And here you are done with your journey in Nepal. And then as per your flight timings our staff will transfer you to Kathmandu airport for your international departure.

  • Meals: Breakfast
  • Place: Kathmandu
  • Altitude: 1300

Cost Details

Cost Includes

  • Arrival and departure by private vehicle
  • Kathmandu and Pokhara hotel with Breakfast
  • Kathmandu-Pokhara-Kathmandu by Tourist bus
  • Pokhara-Nayapul by private car
  • TIMS
  • Annapurna Conservation permit
  • Trekking guide (Food, accommodation, salary, insurance)
  • Teahouse Accomodation in Mountain
  • All meals (Breakfast, lunch and dinner) during trekking
  • First aid tool box

Cost Excludes:

  • Bar bills
  • Entrance fee for Kathmandu Sightseeing
  • Visa fee
  • International flight fare
  • Travels insurance
  • Trekking equipment 
  • Tips
  • Lunch and Dinner except trekking time

Client Reviews

  • noimage

    5 days trekking To Poon Hill

      |   ANTON0722, Spain

    We are a couple of 63 and 59 years old and booked a trekking with Top of the world . It has been a wonderful experience. All the details to make a 5 day’s trekking were perfect. The guest house booked each day were as they told us ( you have all the necessities covered . This was our first trekking in Nepal and “Top of the world “ help us to choose the best one for our possibilities, Apart of all this we have to talk about our guide SOM TAMANG, What a great guide they gave us.Thanx to him we could reach the top of Poon Hill (3300m). From the beginning he marked the rhythm that we had to take in order not to exhaust ourselves by the altitude. He was looking out for us and we felt very comfortable where we were going. He is a very nice and kind person We feel very happy with this fantastic trip

  • noimage

    Makes your life easier when travelling to Nepal. Great guides!

      |   Smanac, Greece

    First time traveled to Nepal. Wαnted to do some sightseeing in Kathmandu and of course an easy trekking tour (you' re in Nepal!!). I was lucky cause this agency was less than 1 minute walking from my hotel. Janardan, the owner, arranged for me a temple tour around Kathmandu the next day. Being satisfied then I decided to plan the rest of my journey with him. I didn't have many days, so I booked the short Annapurna trek (4-days), which is actually tiring with many steps and uphill routes (I recommend doing the longer trek which is easier and more things to see) and then spend 3 days in Chitwan National Park. Transportation, food, overnights at hotels and lodges, tours, guides and park entry fees were included. Price was fair! Kathmandu temples are must see sights and very spiritual. I thinκ 1 day is enough. Annapurna trek was the highlight of my trip with breathtaking views of the Himalayas at Poonhill but also during our trek. My guide, Bibek, was really nice and very helpful. Thank you and sorry for many stops during trekking :) Chitwan park was ok, with some wildlife to watch, safari tour and canoeing at the river. Going from snowy mountain to a tropical forest in 1 day is always interesting. In general Top of the World Adventure is a great agency in which you can buy a variety of tours and activities or you can custom your own trip. Staff were really friendly and flexible in everything you may need. If ever return to Nepal I will definitely trust this agency again !

  • noimage

    Great experience hiking Poon Hill in 3 days.

      |   Camden B, United Kingdom

    We had an excellent time hiking to Poon Hill. We had talked to several other agencies about doing a 3-day trek, and they had all said no. We happened upon Top of the World by accident, and they made it happen! Our guide, Raju was friendly, helpful and professional. He took care of everything and made sure that we had clean rooms and warm food in a timely manner. We were very happy that we found them, and would recommend them to anyone hoping to do a trek in the Annapurna National Park.

  • noimage

    Amazing

      |   VeronikaStark, Denmark

    We had an amazing Tour with our guide Anmol to Poon Hill. We felt safe all the way, and our guid was very helpfull and friendly. I would definetly recomend Top of the World Adventure.

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Price from US$ 549 (P.P)
US$ 610
No of people Price P.P
2 - 10 US$ 480
  • DestinationNepal
  • DifficultyEasy
  • Trip StyleTrekking
  • TransportationPrivate Vehicle / Tourist Bus
  • Meal Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner
  • AccomodationHotel + Teahouses + Lodges
  • Max Altitude3210 m
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