Poonhill Trek

Overview

Day by day itinerary

1. 1Kathmandu - Pokhara (8,23m): 6 - 7 hrs bus drive⌄

   After breakfast, we drive to Pokhara which is 200 km from Kathmandu. We take our lunch in between these six hours bus ride. You can also opt for a flight which takes about 30 min, and then explore Pokhara, renowned for its scenic beauty and lakeside stays. Overnight stay at a guesthouse in Pokhara.

   Overnight: Overnight in Pokhara, Lakeside (Standrad Hotel)

2. 2Pokhara - Nayapul - Ulleri (2,050m): 6 - 7 hrs⌄

   From Pokhara, the drive to Nayapool takes about an hour. Our trek begins from here. After a short walk along the banks of Modi River, we reach Birethani. Small teahouses are in plenty along the route. After crossing a village, we climb to Hille and then to Tikhedhunga. We then take a steep ascent up to Ulleri, a large Magar village, which is rather challenging. Overnight stay at Ulleri.

   Meals: Breakfast · Lunch · Dinner

   Overnight: Best available guest house

3. 3Ulleri - Ghorepani (2,750m): 4 - 5 hrs⌄

   From Ulleri, the trail is a gentle ascent and we pass through rhododendron and oak forests to reach Banthanti. A couple of hours from here and we reach Ghorepani. Ghorepani stay is popular for the Poonhill hike which presents a spectacular view of the sunrise and a superb panoramic view of the mountain ranges. Overnight stay in a guesthouse.

   Meals: Breakfast · Lunch · Dinner

   Overnight: Best available guest house

4. 4Ghorepani - Poon Hill - Tadapani (2,700m): 6 - 7 hrs⌄

   Today's journey begins with a short hike to Poonhill, the best viewpoint in the trail and unmistakably a photographer's paradise. A 45 min walk takes us to the top of the hill which is at a height of 3210m. We return back to Ghorepani for breakfast and then move to Deurali along a steep strenuous climb. The walk from here to Banthani is an easy jungle route where we may come across monkeys and Langurs. Further down, we reach Tadapani, our stay for the night.

   Meals: Breakfast · Lunch · Dinner

   Overnight: Best Available Guest House

5. 5Tadapani to Hot Spring 4-5 hrs⌄

   After breakfast at Tadapani, we move down gradually along forests of rhododendrons, cross the Kimsung River and ascend to reach a Gurung village called Gurjung. Continue ascending to Hot Spring and enjoying the rest of day for Hot Spring. Overnight stay at a guest house.

   Meals: Breakfast · Lunch · Dinner

   Overnight: Best Available Guest House

6. 6Hot Spring to Birethanti and drive to Pokhara⌄

   From Jhinu, we take the trail down to Modi Khola with magnificent views of Fish Tail and the Annapurna range. The walk continues through the banks of Modi Khola till we reach Birethanti, from where the trek started. A walk ahead for half an hour takes us to the van which takes us back to Pokhara. Overnight stay in a hotel.

   Meals: Breakfast · Lunch

   Overnight: Standard Hotel in Lakeside, Pokhara

7. 7Drive back to Kathmandu by Deluxe tourist Bus⌄

   6/7 hours bus ride from Pokhara gets us to Kathmandu. The end of the journey is celebrated with a farewell dinner. Overnight stay in Kathmandu.

   Overnight: Standard Hotel in Thamel, Kathmandu