May 2 - May 5, 2024 | Change
Poon Hill
trek
(4 days)
Annapurna Region, Nepal
Highlights:
Poon Hill and Ghandruk
Difficulty:
moderate
Teahouse lodging, food, & transportation paid separately.
Food & Lodging
In order to provide you with the best possible price and to get as much money as possible directly to the people who are actually doing the work, we do not charge you in advance for teahouse lodging and food. The guide will be able to book accommodation for the group in advance during high season. However, you will pay the teahouse owner directly for food and lodging. Budget at least $25 a day for food and lodging to be paid in cash directly to the teahouse. Estimated food & lodging for this trip $75.00 per person.
Transportation
For 'Guide & Permit Only' treks we do not include transportation to/from the trail head. Your guide will help you arrange transportation to the trail head in the case where public bus tickets or a hired private vehicle is required. In addition to your own fare, please pay the fare of your guide and porter (if you have hired one) for public buses and public jeeps. In the case of flights, a fee for the guides transportation is included in the price. You have the option of allowing us to also book your flight this ensures that your guide can be on the same flight. You are also free to book your own flight with the airlines directly if you wish please let us know your flight information if you book your own tickets. If you are on trek in which multiple trekkers have joined we will provide you with the contacts of other members of your trek so that you can arrange your transportation together.Currently you have 0 guests trekking with you.
- Permits ACAP and TIMS Card
- Guide Guide's wages, food, lodging, and insurance
- VAT Tax 13% Nepal Government Tax
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Porter
Each porter may carry no more than 20 kg (44 lb). One porter is usually enough for 2 people's gear.
Government required insurance covers the porter in case of an accident while on the trip.
$20 per day per porter
+ $30 per porter for porter's insurance
+ $2.21 per day per porter for vat tax (porter)
This trip has optional side trips. Would you like to see the options?
Would you like to request a specific guide?
If you do not specify a guide, a request will be sent to all available guides (once a payment is made and the trek is confirmed). Once confirmed, you can choose from the guides who indicated that they would like to lead your trek, or ask us to recommend a guide.
We will try to respond within 24 hours.
A moderate hike in the Annapurna region for those who want a taste of trekking without the high altitude. While relatively easy by Nepal standards, this trek still packs a punch, with some steep climbs and awesome views, including the famed Himalayan panorama from atop Poon Hill.
Weather Conditions in May
change startMay is the end of the ‘Spring Season’ when temperatures are more moderate and the pre-monsoon moisture increases the chance of precipitation as the month progresses. It can be hot and humid in the valleys at low elevations, so make sure you carry enough water. Like the rest of the spring, clear mornings typically give way to cloudy afternoons.
At a glance
On average there are 12 days with precipitation in
May. The highest point on the trek is
Poon Hill at
3210 m. During
May, expect high temperatures of around
18.1°C (65°F)
and lows down to
5.1°C (41°F)
at Poon Hill.
Poon Hill
Trek
(Elevation Profile)
Build an Itinerary
(4 days)
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Extra rest days and overnights can be added once the itinerary is created. However any side trips must be added in this step before the itinerary is created.
| Thu May 2 (day 1) |
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Pokhara (827 m) Expect typical high termperatures of about 32.4°C (90°F) and lows of about 19.4°C (67°F) in May. |
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Public bus from Pokhara to Naya Pul
(Not Included)
Estimated cost:
$2.00
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Naya Pul (1000 m) Expect typical high termperatures of about 31.4°C (89°F) and lows of about 18.4°C (65°F) in May. |
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Birethanti (1025 m)
About 45 minutes from Naya Pul |
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Tikhedunga (1525 m)
About 3 hours from Birethani (gentle climb) Overnight |
| Fri May 3 (day 2) | |
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Ghorepani (2874 m)
About 5-6 hours (trail climbs steeply with lots of steps through terraced hillsides and forests) Overnight |
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Rating:
| 2 reviews
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| Sat May 4 (day 3) |
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Poon Hill (3210 m)
About 1-1.5 hours up and a half hour down |
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Tadapani (2590 m)
About 3-4 hours from Ghorepani |
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Ghandruk (2000 m)
About 2-3 hours from Ghorepani Overnight |
| Sun May 5 (day 4) |
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Syauli Bazaar (1170 m)
About 2 hours down from Ghandruk |
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Birethanti (1025 m)
About 3 hours from Ghandruk (1 hour easy walk from Syauli Bazaar) |
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Naya Pul (1000 m)
About 45 minutes from Birethanti |
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Public bus from Naya Pul to Pokhara
(Not Included)
Estimated cost:
$2.00
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Pokhara (827 m) Expect typical high termperatures of about 32.4°C (90°F) and lows of about 19.4°C (67°F) in May. |
Poon Hill Itinerary Reviews
by Benjamin (United States) on Dec 24, 2023
Poon Hill via Khopra Ridge (Danda) and Khayer Lake Day Trip led by Rajkumar Sunar
by David on Apr 22, 2022
Poon Hill led by Rajkumar Sunar
I had no idea what a level 3 trek was. Well now i consider it a "kick-your-butt" for out of shape computer nerds like me. I would recommend Poon Hill for first time trekking like Crystal and I as it provided the flexibility for us to finish the trek in style without exceeding our physical capability. Now we understand the Annapurna region beauty and challenges. Poon Hill was sort of a test for us, to see if we could someday do the high altitude EBC. We learned many things about trekking and the Annapurna region (up grade and steep downs). The trail was in great shape mostly paved with stones the entire way. The most amazing pleasure was the Nepali people. We will return to Nepal, mostly to return to the people and positive energy of the Himalayas. When we return, the plan is to redo Poon Hill to acclimate and then on to EBC. A test to prove we can physically do it (getting older is the pits).
by Tris (united kingdom) on Mar 8, 2020
Poon Hill led by Mingma Nuru Sherpa
Paths were really well tended and safe. The tea houses along the way were all really accommodating, clean and just great. Really lovely, a beautiful trek with a lot of variety in the landscapes. We were lucky enough to have a spectacularly clear morning at the summit but it is luck of the draw as the day before was clouded in. Well worth it. Trekked through forests and river valleys, lots of stone steps which made up most of the trek. These made it a lot easier to climb the steep hillsides and provided a great challenge each day. On average allow about $25-$30 per person per day, for food, accommodation, snacks... more if you want any alcohol along the way. 3rd week of Feb the weather was pretty much perfect for trekking, not too hot or cold, only half a day of rain and no snowfall although there were some patches of older snow that you had to get through. The Rhododendron weren't yet in bloom but magnificent trees to walk amongst.
by Kimberly (Canada) on Feb 22, 2020
Poon Hill led by Ang Tsering Sherpa
We enjoyed beautiful scenery and trails . The Poon Hill trek is moderate difficulty for anyone in reasonable health . The accomodations are rustic but the food is good. A good guide can help you with your meal choices and translation difficulties. The trail also gives lots of opportunities to meet people both Nepalese and from around the world.
by Allison (United States) on Aug 20, 2019
Poon Hill led by Nirmala Subedi
Great trek, highly recommend. Even during monsoon season, we were fortunate enough to see the two big mountain ranges that everyone wants to see. Highly recommend this trek, even if you only have a few days.
by Kriszela (Australia) on Nov 26, 2017
Poon Hill led by Nirmala Subedi
Poon Hill is a great short trek (6 days) with stunning views and moderate difficulty. It is very touristy though with some villages completely booked up with accomodation (in November).
via Khopra Ridge (Danda) Itinerary Reviews
by Benjamin (United States) on Dec 24, 2023
Poon Hill via Khopra Ridge (Danda) and Khayer Lake Day Trip led by Rajkumar Sunar
