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Nepal · Trekking
The journey
Go trekking to the breathtaking Poon Hill in the Annapurna Region of Nepal on this 3-day short trip. Pass through villages, waterfalls, and forests before reaching Poon Hill, where you can admire views of the Himalayas, including Dhaulagiri, Tukuche Peak, Nilgiri, and Annapurna South.
Hike to Poon Hill before sunrise to see the sunrise view over the Himalayas.
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At a glance
Day by day
After breakfast, meet your tour guide at your hotel in Pokhara and drive to Nayapul.
Start your trek from Nayapul towards Poon Hill. The trek takes about 4 hours from Nayapul to Tikhedunga, and you will also stop at a village along the way for lunch.
Overnight in Tikhedunga.
Continue trekking from Tikhedunga to Ghorepani, which takes about 7 hours. This part of the trek is the hardest section of the journey.
The first part of the trek, for about 2 hours, is a stepped uphill climb until Ulleri; the trail then continues gradually uphill to Ghorepani.
You will stop at Banthati or Nangethati for lunch. The trek passes waterfalls, terraces, and forest. You can hear the sounds of chirping birds and may see monkeys along this part of the trail.
Overnight in Ghorepani.
Wake up early today, as it is the last day of this short 3-day Poon Hill Trek. Hike to Poon Hill before sunrise to see the sunrise view over the Himalayas. The hike to Poon Hill takes about one hour from Ghorepani.
Enjoy the great views of the Himalayas from Poon Hill, including Dhaulagiri, Tukuche Peak, Nilgiri, Annapurna 1, Annapurna South, Hiuchuli, Fishtail, and many others.
Hike down to Ghorepani and have breakfast.
Pack up your stuff and start trekking all the way to Nayapul. The trek today is long; however, the trail is mostly downhill and flat.
After a 7-hour trek, reach Nayapul, where a vehicle will be waiting to drive you back to Pokhara.
Where this trip takes you
Poon Hill, Ghorepani trails, Dhaulagiri and Annapurna South views
The route
The fine print
Private transfers from Pokhara to Nayapul and back
2 nights of guest house accommodation during the trek
Annapurna Conservation Area and TIMS permits
A guide
Meals (2 breakfasts, 3 lunches, and 2 dinners)
Arrangement of emergency helicopter service, which will be paid by your travel insurance company
Sleeping bag and down jackets if necessary
All government taxes
Your personal expenses, drinking water, hot and cold drinks, and bar bills
Laundry, telephone, hot shower, and internet charges
Tips for the guide
Anything not mentioned in the included section
Sleeping bag and down jackets are provided if necessary.
Logistics
Your 3 days finish where they began, in Pokhara.
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