Poon Hill Trek

Duration: 10 Days                    Maximum Elevation: 3200m

Grade: Easy                             Season: Mid September to November and March to mid May

Summery: Easy walk; continues walk through villages and rhododendron forest. Some descend part of the hills. Not snow walking.

This exhilarating 8 -day trek allows us to take in some of the most awe-inspiring landscape views of the Himalayan Mountains, going through spectacular forested areas. Altitudes of 3210m are reached, and anyone of a reasonable fitness level should be able to comfortably complete this trek.

The journey commences in the ancient city of Kathmandu; from Kathmandu we will board a bus to Pokhara for an overnight stay. The treks begin in the beautiful lakeside city of Pokhara, from where we will take a short bus ride to Phedi village. This is where the adventure really starts. Ascending along the trail through a number of beautiful forest areas and enjoying the spectacular views of the vast Himalayas, we can take delight in the playfulness of the local Langure monkeys. On the way you will visit famous Gurung village of Landruk (1650m) and Ghandruk (1950m). Trekking west to Tadapani (2590m), we will cross some of the most spectacular rhododendron forests in Nepal. We will also be able to marvel at the gargantuan stature of the fish tail shaped Mt. Machhapuchhare (6900m). Ascending along the trail to Ghorepani, we will be able to appreciate a magnitude of colorful orchids and admire clear views of the towering expanse of Mt. Dhaulagiri I (8167m). The highlight of this trek will be a visit to Poon Hill (3210m) from where we will be able to see a spectacular sunrise over the whole Himalayan range and surrounding rice terraces (a photographers paradise!). From the scenic village of Tirkhedhunga, we will be transported back to Pokhara enjoying our last views of the majestic scenery.

Outline Itinerary

Day 1   Arrival in Katmandu International Airport and transferred to Hotel

Day 2   Katmandu Valley Sightseeing; pre trek information; evening guide introductions

Day 3   A smooth drive for 6-7 hours to Pokhara; overnight Pokhara

Day 4 Pokhara - Phedi - Pothana

Day 5 Pothana - Landruk

Day 6 Landruk - Ghandruk

Day 7 Ghandruk - Tadapani

Day 8 Tadapani - Ghorepani

Day 9 Ghorepani – Poon Hill - Ghorepani -Tirkhedhunga

Day 10 Tirkhedhunga - Nayapul – Pokhara and trek concludes.