Poon hill trekking is hands down, the best, short and relatively easy trek Nepal has to offer. If you are looking for a quick get away by going on a trek on the himalayas, but are not sure if you are fit enough to go trekking, or you are short on time for a long trek, then Poon Hill Trek is the most suitable and enjoyable experience for you. The chances of altitude sickness are very low for this trekking, as the maximum elevation of this trek is only 3210 meters and there are plenty of room for dealing with acclimatization.
Poon Hill trek starts from Nayapul after one and half hour drive from Pokhara. On the trek you will pass through beautiful villages of Ulleri, Ghorepani and Ghandruk inhabited by the hospitable people of Gurung and Magar communities of Nepal. Poon Hill trek offers up-close experience with the Himalayas of the Annapurna region. The mountain ranges that you can see on this trek route are Mt. Dhaulagiri ranges, Mt. Annapurna I, Annapurna south, Annapurna II, III, IV, Gangapurna, Lamjung Himal, Barasikhar, Nilgiri, Tukuche Peak, Hiunchuli, and Manaslu.
The main attraction of this route is the highest point you will travel in this trek, Poon Hill(3210m). After a short hike early in the morning you will reach the Pooh Hill peak from where you will have a majestic view of the sunrise along with breath-taking views of the mountain ranges from where the rays of the early morning seems to leak out from. The trekking is very famous among budget travelers and backpackers as it is one of the least expensive, however the experience one can accumulate over the trek are simply above the par.
ACAP permit and TIMS card is required while trekking on this route. The general price for a permit is $10 USD. We highly recommend you getting a guide/porter even though a lot of hikers think they don’t need one. A guide can give you further information on the mountain range you are traveling along-side and also more information as a whole. But if you absolutely don’t want to take a guide then that should be fine too as the paths are pretty straight-forward. Lastly, taking a porter with you depends on your fitness level.
Max Elevation: 3210m
Days: 4 to 5 days
Average Walk: 4 to 6 hours per day
Trekking Difficulty: Easy
Pricing: $200 to $400
Best Season: September to May
Accommodation Type: Hotel, Lodge, Teahouse
Restricted Permits: None
Required Permits: ACAP permit and TIMS card
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