Trip Details

Poon Hill Trek in Nepal

Majestic mountains, forests of rhododendrons and … you trekking through them! This is what the well known Poon Hill Trek in Nepal offers when you book it with TRU! It is an incredible week-long trek of early morning sunrises, banter with new friends, and a comfortable night’s stay at Tea Houses along the way! If you want to see something completely different and take memories back of a challenging but rewarding journey, the Poon Hill Trek is an experience you will want to add to your bucket list!

Witness the Beauty of the Annapurna Region and its People!

There’s nothing quite like the moment when the white-tipped Annapurna Himalayan landscape comes in to view! And this is partly why the Poon Hill trek is an extremely popular trail with tourists. However, it’s also due to the fact that this trek is suitable for hikers of all levels and ages. And, whatever your hiking experience, you can be sure you will be in safe hands, led and supported by an experienced local trekking coordinator.  During your trek, you will be walking 7-8 hours a day with lunch breaks along the trail, and will likely sleep like a baby in the evenings at one of the Mountain Lodges (or Tea Houses) where you will stay.

Get to know the Locals – and meet new Friends along the Way!

You’ll really get to know the others in your group, and many a great friendship has been made through this trip, as you take on the challenges and rewards of a week-long hike! For those of you who know your mountains, the maximum altitude is 3200 metres, which is Poon Hill viewpoint, so whilst it’s high, it’s most certainly doable! It’s not all trekking, however; you will have many other great experiences along the way, as we stop at local villages, and even stay at the most well-known settlement of the Gurung tribe! In short, the Poon Hill Trek in Nepal is not just a trek, it’s an experience that will stay with you for years to come!

Why book our Poon Hill Trekking Experience?

  • Test your stamina! Take up the challenge of 7-8 hour hiking days!
  • Immerse yourself in the Nepali culture and get to know local people
  • Discover the beauty of Nepal’s mountains and forests
  • Stay in rustic mountain lodges (or Tea Houses) along the way
  • Enjoy authentic Nepali Cuisine with all meals included

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Trip Itinerary

On your Poon Hill trek, you have an amazing adventure ahead of you. Here is your schedule for the week!

Sunday

Today you will travel from Kathmandu to Pokhara by bus and spend the night at a local guesthouse. You will have plenty of time to settle in and be refreshed ahead of your trek on Monday.

Monday

Today is a trek to Tikhedhunga, starting in Pokhara where you will have spent the night. There will be a 2-hour drive to the small village of Nayapul – and that’s where the adventure begins! As you follow the trail to Tikhedhunga you’ll be surrounded by incredible sights and sounds of nature. Thereafter, on reaching the village, you can kick back and relax at an overnight lodge.

Tuesday

Waking you up with some early morning exercise, you’ll be climbing the many steps which lead to the Ulleri Village. Remember to take in the wonderful sights unfolding around you as you climb from the valleys. Also, be ready with your camera as you travel through the beautiful Rhododendron forest – it’s a sight to see! After conquering the challenging ascent, your journey continues on to the large town of Ghorepani where you can recharge your batteries! We have no doubt that you’ll sleep well tonight!

Wednesday

Today’s the day! After an early morning rise, you’ll walk for an hour up to Poon Hill, where you’ll watch the world awaken under a glorious sunrise against the backdrop of the magnificent mountains! Returning to Ghorepani, you’ll enjoy breakfast before trekking to Tadapani where you will once again rest at an overnight lodge.

Thursday

Today, we are heading back towards your start point! The journey finds you leaving Tadapani to trek to Pothana, through a deep mossy forest of Ghandruk. Finally, ending your day with an overnight stay at this most well-known settlement of the Gurung tribe, you can enjoy a well-deserved relaxing evening, sharing the day’s events with your friends.

Friday

Making your way back towards Pokhara on the last stretch of the trek, today is slightly easier as you head downhill. Firstly, you will pass the village of Dhampus, regarded as one of Nepal’s paradises, before your journey takes you on to Phedi village. This is where your trek ends, and you will sadly say goodbye, and take a one-hour drive back to Pokhara.

Saturday

Friday evening will likely have a late night! However, you will be packed and ready to go back to Kathmandu in the morning, giving you time on the journey to relive the magical memories you have made during your trek.

Please note: This schedule can be changed depending on weather conditions and unforeseen circumstances.

Trip Accommodation

About the Accommodation

Ever stayed in a Tea House? It’s a combination of a guest house, restaurant, and social hang out! This is where you will be staying over the duration of your Poon Hill Trek in Nepal. The rooms are basic, with twin-beds, (gender-based) blankets and shared toilets. These can be western or traditional squat types. Most of the Tea Houses have running water facility, and many of them provide hot water for a shower after your challenging day of trekking!

Food

Breakfast and dinner will usually be at the lodge, with lunch eaten at one of the trail-side restaurants. Every Tea House serves the traditional Nepali meal of Dal Bhat (rice and lentils), as well as a variety of different food items, such as rice, vegetables, noodles, potatoes and soup. Some restaurants have western food such as pizza, pasta and French fries. Soft drinks, snacks and beer are available in most of the Tea Houses and trail-side restaurants, so you’ll be able to treat yourself in the evenings with your new-found friends!

Safe Drinking Water whilst Trekking

To ensure safe drinking, we provide chlorine liquid and water purification pills during the trek. However, bottled water can be bought at the Tea House prior to your daily outings.

Evenings and Weekends

After a great day on your Poon Hill trek, you can choose to explore the area or simply chill. Many of our hikers enjoy mixing with their new friends back at the Tea House, where they can kick back and enjoy the ambience of locals and visitors over an authentic Nepali meal.

 

Trip Country Info

Nepal

Population: Approx. 28.98 million
Capital: Kathmandu
Language: Nepali
Currency: Nepalese rupee (NPR)
Time zone: UTC +5:45

Namaste and welcome to Nepal, a country of high Himalayan Mountains, artistic monuments, exotic wildlife, and diverse cultures. Located between 80 12′ east longitude and between 26 22′ and 30 27′ north latitude, Nepal extends along the south slopes of the Himalayas in central Asia.

Although Nepal is small, it has the greatest latitudinal variation of any country. The land rises from the southern plains of the Terai, barely above sea level at 70 meters, to the top of the Mt. Everest, the highest peak on Earth at 8848 meters above sea level, in a distance of less than 200 km.

Book your volunteer travel  holiday and experience one of the most spectacular landscapes in the world as well as the highest mountain ranges. Nepal has lush valleys that team with exotic wildlife ready to be explored on your gap year adventure.  It is a beautiful country located in South Asia bordering both India and China.  As you enjoy your volunteer travel experience in Nepal you will come across many remote monasteries and villages that adorn the stunning landscape where you will experience the best of Nepal.  The outstanding beauty and friendly Nepalese people are the main reasons people book gap year holidays to Nepal and why they are a popular choice with us.   We have a compreshensive selection of gap year holidays in Nepal with a number of teaching and community programs on offer.

Have a look at our latest gap year experiences in Nepal or contact us for more about work & travel in Nepal or your questions about specific programs.  The volunteer Nepal program is a very good way for you to experience the most of what the spiritual and enchanted land of Nepal has to offer. You may also choose to trek Mount Everest or smaller mountain hikes like Poon Hill.

Participant Criteria & Requirements

Standard Requirements

Travel Insurance
Good Level of Fitness

Additional Requirements

No requirements have been provided.

What's included

  • 24/7 support in case of emergencies
  • Accommodation
  • Airport Pick up
  • English speaking coordinator
  • Meals

What's not included

  • Airport drop off
  • Flights
  • Travel insurance
  • Vaccination
  • Visa