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5-day Poon Hill Trek Up to 3,210 m Annapurna Region Local teahouse lodges

5Days on the trail
3,210mPoon Hill summit
~38kmOn foot
Top 5Treks in Nepal
ModerateDifficulty
The trek

Short trek, life-lasting memories

If you have just a few days but want the real Himalayas, this is it. The Poon Hill Trek is among the top five treks in Nepal — five days through the magnificent Annapurna Region, sleeping in traditional Nepali teahouses and walking among the Gurung and Magar communities.

You’ll climb through rhododendron and oak forest, cross rushing streams on suspension bridges, taste oranges straight from village orchards, and — the heart of it all — stand on Poon Hill before dawn to watch the sun set fire to Annapurna and the great fish-tail peak of Machhapuchhre.

“The friendly locals, their warm hospitality and the natural beauty of the Annapurnas — this is the trek that makes people fall in love with Nepal.”

Kapil Raj Singh, your private guide in India and Nepal

KapilKapil & his experienced English-speaking trekking team

Price on request Guided trek with full teahouse support

Duration5 days

RegionAnnapurna

Max altitudePoon Hill, 3,210 m

Start / finishPokhara

StaysLocal teahouse lodges

Best season: Oct–Nov & Mar–Apr, for the clearest mountain views. Ask for dates.

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Also part of our 25-day India & Nepal tour
Why this trek

The moments that make it

Sunrise on an Annapurna peak

Poon Hill

Sunrise at 3,210 m

The pre-dawn climb to the viewpoint — the reward for every step.

The Gurung village of Ghandruk

Ghandruk

A Gurung mountain village

Stone houses and spring blossom beneath Annapurna South — and the warm Gurung welcome of the trail.

Suspension bridge on the trail

The trail

Forests & suspension bridges

Rhododendron and oak forest, cascades, streams and swaying bridges.

The route

Up to Poon Hill and back

A loop from Pokhara through the Gurung villages — altitudes shown below. Gold marks the high point.

•Pokhara820 m
1Tikhedhunga1,495 m
2Ghorepani2,850 m
3Poon Hill3,210 m
3Tadapani2,630 m
4Ghandruk2,010 m
5Pokhara820 m
Day by day

Your five days on the trail

Tap any day to open it. Trek hours and altitudes are guidelines — we walk at your pace.

Day1Pokhara → Nayapul → Tikhedhunga3–4 hrs1,495 m
After breakfast in Pokhara, your guide collects you for a scenic 1.5-hour drive to Nayapul. From there we set off on foot, crossing streams and hillocks to the village of Tikhedhunga. In the evening we wander the little local market and settle into a cosy teahouse lodge.Teahouse, Tikhedhunga
Day2Tikhedhunga → Ghorepani~13 km5–6 hrs2,850 m
The big climbing day. We ascend the famous stone steps of Ulleri, then walk through mustard fields, rhododendron and oak forest, past cascades and the Gurung settlements of Banthanti and Nangthanti, to the mountain village of Ghorepani — known for its splendid peaks and warm hospitality.Teahouse, Ghorepani
Day3Poon Hill sunrise → Tadapani~11 km5–6 hrs3,210 m
The moment it’s all about. A 45-minute climb in the dark brings us to Poon Hill for sunrise — the mountains and sky turning orange over the Annapurnas. We descend for breakfast, then hike down to Tadapani through orange orchards (we’ll taste some), spotting cascades and birds along the way.Teahouse, Tadapani
Day4Tadapani → Ghandruk~6 km3–4 hrs2,010 m
A scenic downhill walk with fantastic views of Machhapuchhre and Annapurna I, through mustard fields and orchards, to Ghandruk — a beautiful Gurung village. We stroll among the locals, see traditional tools like the Dhiki, Jato and Theki, and spend a memorable evening immersed in Gurung culture.Teahouse, Ghandruk
Day5Ghandruk → Nayapul → Pokhara~58 km6–7 hrs
Splendid early-morning views from Ghandruk, then a last wander through the village markets for a memento. We trek down through hills and meadows to Nayapul and take a jeep back to Pokhara along a scenic road — with plenty of the day left to relax by the lake as our Poon Hill trek comes to an end.Back in Pokhara
Pokhara
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He took us to the best places with the greatest views — we really could enjoy our trip without worrying about a thing.

Andrea van der Werf

Want the whole story — India and Nepal?

This trek is also the beating heart of our 25-day Classical India & Nepal tour, where it follows the Taj Mahal, Varanasi and the jungle of Chitwan.

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From the trail — our trekkers’ own photos

Glimpses from the trek

On the trail with the Annapurnas behind
The trail into the mountains
Walking through the forest
Himalayan peaks
Boating in Pokhara
Adventure in Nepal
Suspension bridge
On the road with Kapil
Himalaya
Ready when you are

Let’s get you on the trail

Want the Poon Hill trek on its own, a longer route in the Annapurnas, or the full India & Nepal journey? Message me directly and we’ll plan it — no middlemen, just Kapil.

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