2 Nights 3 Days Shortest PoonHill Trek Print Itinerary


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Day 01: Drive from Pokhara to Nayapul and Trek to Ulleri (2070m) | Approx. 5 hours walking

Today, you will be greeted by our local guide and porter at the hotel or at the Pokhara airport then start the journey of 2 nights 3 days Shortest PoonHill Trek. Drive to Nayapul (48 km), 2 hours by the vehicle over the hilly ridges of Lumle/Kande. The trail starts at the bottom of a river valley and passes through a lovely birch forest. Trek alongside the river and rice terraces up to Thikedhunga (about 3/4 hours). You will take lunch at Thikhedhung and the trail crosses a stream (BhurungdiKhola) on a suspension bridge. Begin the long, steep climb to the large Magar village Ulery, perched at 2070m.

Overnight at a guest house in Ulleri

Day 02: Trek Ulleri to Ghorepani (2850) | Approx. 4 hours walking

After breakfast, start another pleasant day, hiking from Ulleri Village to Ghorepani 2850m, this is the most beautiful hike of your trip. We will walk through the villages, cool and pleasant jungles crossing the quiet and beautiful streams. Our hike is also about 4 hours. Lunch will be provided somewhere at a beautiful village on the way to Ghorepani.

Overnight at Guesthouse in Ghorepani

Day 03: Trek Ghorepani to Pun Hill (3210m) to backtrack to Hile and transfer to Pokhara

You will visit Poon Hill to experience the glorious sunrise at one of the world’s most scenic mountain ranges, with glimpses of mountains above 8000 meters. You will wake up at about 5 am prepare to trek. It takes about 50 minutes to reach the small, flat top. You will see the sun gradually rise on the mountains— a breathtaking experience. You will see several mountain peaks, including Annapurna I, Annapurna South, Tukuche, Nilgiri, Hiunchuli, Dhaulagiri, Fishtail and Lamjung. After having breakfast at Ghorepani, you will hike down to Hile through deep pine and rhododendron forests. (Walking about 5/6 hours).

Our transport will be waiting at Hile and drive back to Pokhara.

What's Included


  • Airport pickups and drop-offs in a private vehicle in Pokhara
  • 2 Nights Teahouse accommodations during the trek
  • All meals (breakfast, lunch, and dinner) during the trek
  • All ground transportation on a comfortable private vehicle
  • All necessary paperwork and trekking permits (ACAP, TIMS)
  • An experienced, English-speaking, and government-licensed trek guide
  • Staff cost including salary, insurance, equipment, food, and accommodation
  • All government and local taxes

What's Excluded


  • Add-On: Porter (One porter for two trekkers is suggested)
  • Add-On: Flight from Kathmandu, Accommodation in Pokhara
  • Accommodation, food in Kathmandu and Pokhara
  • Nepal Visa fee, the photograph is no longer required
  • International Airfare to/from Kathmandu
  • Travel insurance that covers emergency evacuation.
  • Personal expenses (phone calls, laundry, battery recharge, extra porters, bottled water, etc.)
  • Cost raised by cancellation, landslide, weather conditions, political instability, and illness will not be our responsibility since these factors are above and beyond our control.
  • Tips (Tipping is expected but it is not mandatory
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