Useful Information
3 Days Poon Hill Trek, being a tea house trek, each and every stop provides decent guesthouses and mountain lodges. We are organizing 3 days of Poon hill trek as a small group departure or a private trek. Contact us for letting us know how many of you are there in your group to do this trek so that we can send you a quote and other information according to your group size.
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3 Splendid days in Annapurna Himalayas: 3 day Poon Hill trek is the most beautiful short trek in Nepal.
Trek Duration: 3 days (starts and ends in Pokhara)
Trek Begins-Ends: Nayapul (2 hours drive from Pokhara ) Nayapul
Trek Grade: Easy
Highest Point: Poon Hill View Point (3210 meters)
Best months to trek
Since this is a short, easy and altitude free trek, you can trek throughout the year. However, from January, February, March, April, and June to September, October, November, and December are the best months to trek Poon Hill. We have led and organized a small and large group of people who had a week's holidays from their work, business, and daily schedule, they traveled together with their friends, families, and relatives and had a wonderful trip in the Himalayas. The majority of our clients have done this trek during their Christmas and New Year holidays.
Summary of the Trip
A 2-hour drive from Pokhara to Nayapul on a private car or van (depending on group size) with our guide and porters, hike from Nayapul to Birethanti check post, continue to Tikhedunga and to Ulleri Village, first night at a guest house in Ulleri village. The next day to Ghorepani village, second night in this village at a good guesthouse. Day third, early morning hike to Poon Hill, after sunrise back to the guesthouse, and trek back to Pokhara.
2 nights accommodation at guesthouses on full board (breakfast, lunch, dinner and 3 cups of coffee, tea per day) basis during the trek.
Total Distance of the Trek: about 45KM (about 28 miles, Nayapul Poon Hill Nayapul) round trip.
Equipment for the Trek
You are suggested to bring your warm clothes and trekking shoes from your home town, however, in Pokhara there are some gear shops that provide gears on sale and rent. And, since the trek is a short and easy hike, no need to bring special gears. Normal gear including a pair normal walking shoes (sports shoes also fine), one warm jacket, couple T-shirts, two trousers, two pairs of socks, long-sleeved shirt, sunscreen, bag-pack about 30litures, torchlight, Camera, quick-drying towel, sun and warm hat, gloves, thermal underwear, sunglass, etc…are recommended to bring with you.
Your Trek Bag-Duffel Bag
Our staff will be there to greet you at the Pokhara airport or at your hotel in Pokhara and your trek bag - duffel bags will be carried by our porters. 1 porter for 2 clients and our porter can carry up to 20 kilograms.
Nepal Visa
- USD 30 or equivalent foreign currency for Tourist Visa with Multiple Entry for 15 days.
- USD 50 or equivalent foreign currency for Tourist Visa with Multiple Entry for 30 days.
- USD 125 or equivalent foreign currency for Tourist Visa with Multiple Entry for 100 days.
- Regardless of the provision stated in 1(a) and 1(b), tourists with a passport from the South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) nations are not required to pay the visa fee for 30 days. However, Indian nationals do not require a visa to enter into Nepal.
You will get an instant visa for Nepal upon your arrival at the Kathmandu International airport (TIA).
What are the options to get Pokhara from Kathmandu?
Normally, there are three ways to get Pokhara from Kathmandu.
A Tourist Bus Travel: A Tourist Bus leaving every day from Kathmandu to Pokhara by 7:00 am in the morning from Soorkhutee (2 minutes’ walk from Thamel) will be the first option. It is a 200km drive from Kathmandu that takes 6 hours to reach Pokhara. The cost of a tourist bus ranges from USD 8 to USD 25. Normal tourist buses with WIFI and insurance coverage facilities with comfortable 2x2 folding seats, 30 people capacity will cost you USD 8 per person and supper deluxe buses with air-conditioning and very comfortable seats with WIFI, buffet lunch and insurance coverage facilities will cost you USD 25 per person. You can choose one of the above buses as per your budget and comfort requirements.
Second option to get Pokhara from Kathmandu will be by private vehicles that cost you USD 100 for a car (max 4 people capacity), USD 150 for a Jeep (max 7 people capacity) and USD 200 for a Van/ Toyota Hiace (max capacity of 13 people) with luggage storage space. You can choose the type of vehicles depending on your group size. If you take a private vehicle, it will be a more flexible and enjoyable journey.
The third option to get Pokhara from Kathmandu will be by a flight, there are many flights to Pokhara from Kathmandu every day. You may choose to take a flight to get there which is one of the best, fast and convenient ways to get Pokhara. It takes 25 minutes from Kathmandu and the price for a flight from Kathmandu to Pokhara is USD 110 per person for one way.
Please send us an inquiry and let us know which option you would prefer to get Pokhara, we will be happy to organize the means of transport to get Pokhara as per your choice.
Tips on 3 Days Poon Hill Trek
Embark on a short and easy hike; 3 days Poon Hill trek is one of the most beautiful treks in Nepal, the trek to Ghorepani and Poon Hill begins with a pleasant walk through ever-charming villages crossing several suspension bridges and waterfalls enjoying the mesmerizing view of snowy peaks interacting with lovely and welcoming locals. The trek is quite easy and comfortable walk so that no need for any previous trekking and hiking experience. However, you need to be reasonably fit for this trek so that we suggest you to spend at least 4 to 5 days a week doing some physical training (like treadmill, jogging, cycling and etc) for about 30 to 50 days prior to the trek departure date.
Why Choose Us?
We rigidly follow rules of the International Porters Protection Group and ensure our guides and porters are well equipped and geared to giving you hassle-free services, always mentally aware throughout the course of our journey; your safety and protection during your stay in the Himalayas. Read more
the superb Himalayan views including Annapurna range, Mount Dhaulagiri, Nilgiri, Mount Fishtail and many more white snow-capped mountains. Discover amazing views with every hike and an early morning hike to Poon Hill to see the grand views of the spectacular Himalayan range with the sunrise view which will surely be the highlight of the trip. Poon Hill is truly one of the best viewpoints in the Annapurna region and also one of the best viewpoints in the world.
on pleasant trails through the terrace farming villages and lush rhododendron forests to the fascinating Poon Hill
