Poon Hill Trek 2 Days

Short Poon Hill Trek 2 Days

Introduction

The shortest and most scenic adventure that you can find in the whole Himalayas. Where walk leads you to the most spectacular country enclosed by a beautiful forest of tall rhododendron trees. In springtime, hills are alive with wildflowers in season in Short Poon Hill Trek 2 days. So, a picturesque place to experience on our short hike.

Firstly, White Hill Adventure organizes a private jeep right from your hotel in Pokhara to reach a hill village at Ulleri. And then start walking with a slow climb to reach Ghorepani Poon Hill village. Ghorepani village is surrounded by a green forest of rhododendron trees and is listed as the world’s natural garden. However, you can witness in springtime when wildflowers are in blooming time in the month of March to May.

At Ghorepani overnight in a nice and cozy local lodge run by the Poon / Magar tribe the main inhabitants of the area. From Ghorepani many mountain views including the Dhaulagiri Himalayan range. The next morning hike for an hour to reach on top of scenic Poon Hill and the highest spot of the adventure. During the beautiful spot Poon Hill, catch the spectacular sunrise view over the chain of Himalayan peaks with the world’s three highest mountains Dhaulagiri, Annapurna, and Manaslu including the magnificent Machhapuchare ‘Fish-Tail’ peak.

In Conclusion, After enjoying the marvelous moments of the Poon Hill trek for 2 days in Poon Hill, head back to Ghorepani for breakfast and continue to walk to Ulleri. After that, an exciting drive brings you back to lovely Pokhara by its serene Phewa Lake to complete your wonderful adventure.

Short Poon Hill Trek 2 days Outline Itinerary

Day 01: Drive to Ulleri 1,960 m from Pokhara 860 m. And trek to Ghorepani 2,880 m (3 hrs drive and 04-05 hrs walk). Overnight stay in Ghorepani.
Day 02: Morning hike to Poon Hill 3,210 m. Trek to Ulleri and drive to Pokhara – 06 hrs with drives and walks.

Detail Itinerary

Day 01: Drive to Ulleri 1,960 m/ 6,430 ft from Pokhara 860 m / 2,821 ft and trek to Ghorepani 2,880 m / 9448 ft (3 hrs drive and 04-05 hrs walks) overnight in Ghorepani nice lodge.

Morning our Guide will come to pick up you at your Pokhara Hotel. From where sharing a jeep drive takes you outskirts of Pokhara Valley to reach Nayapul and Bhirethati village, and then continue to drive past farm villages and beautiful waterfalls to reach Hile and Tikhedhunga. From here our ride leads on winding uphill around a mountain road to reach lovely Ulleri village with views of Annapurna South and the top of Machhapuchare Himal ‘Fish Tail’. On reaching Ulleri village our walk starts heading past Bhanthati village, and then into the cool forest covered with tall rhododendron-magnolia-oaks-pines and fir trees as the walk continues with slowly up to Ghorepani village for an overnight stop. Ghorepani populated by Poon people of the Magar tribe located beneath Poon Hill's viewpoint.
Meals: Lunch and Dinner
Accommodation: Guest House

Day 02: Morning hike to Poon Hill 3,210 m /10, 531ft and trek to Ulleri and drive to Pokhara - 06 hrs with drives and walks.

Early morning starts where an hour hike takes you to the top scenic view-point at Poon Hill located 3,210 m high, enjoy stunning sunrise views over a chain of Himalayan mountains Dhaulagiri, Mustang Himal, Nilgiri’s, Annapurna, Machhapuchare Himal the famous Fish-Tail peak with Lamjung and Manaslu range of peaks.
After a scenic and dramatic moment descend to Ghorepani and have breakfast continue downhill within the forested area past Bhanthati village to reach Ulleri where our Sharing jeep takes you back to beautiful Pokhara.

(Note: Sharing jeeps are not stand by anytime, you have to walk 2 hours downhill or hire a private jeep. It costs 50 USD extra for a group)
Meals: Breakfast & Lunch

Cost Information

Equipment

White Hill Adventure Treks and Expedition will send necessary equipment for different kinds of activities in Nepal For Travel we have a different packing list. Some equipment suitable for tour won’t be applicable for trekking and climbing activities. Equipment for trekking will not be used for the tour and other purposes. Necessary equipment for trekking will be carried out by our guide. High altitude trekking and climbing activities might require these lists for smooth trekking in the Himalayan region.

For Head

1. Sun hat / Scarf
2. Sunglasses and Headlight

For Upper Body

1. Water Proof Jacket
2. Down Jacket / Warm Jacket
3. Light Weight T-shirt (At least 1 pair)

For Lower Body

1. Water Proof Pants
2. Running tights
3. Light Weight Pant

For Hand

1. Gloves

For Feet

1. Thin Inner socks (At least 2 pairs)
2. Woolen socks
3. Trekking boots (preferred comfortable boots)

Other Assecories

1. Sleeping bag
2. Water bottle etc
3. Suncream
4. Water purification tablets
5. Toiletries (Toilet paper etc)
6. Warm hat
7. Trekking Bag Etc.

Frequently Asked Questions About Poon Hill Trek 2 Days

How many people on a private Jeep?

Depending upon the number of groups for the trek where we can arrange for one person up to a maximum of 6 persons in one vehicle from Pokhara to Ulleri and back.

Is it all uphill to reach Ghorepani and Poon Hill?

From Ulleri onward where trails lead-ups but gradually with few short steep sections before Ghorepani village located in a top called Deurali.

As for Poon Hill a climb for an hour to reach the scenic viewpoint, which happens early morning with cool temperatures to make the walk easier.

How are local lodges and the facility of toilets and showers?

All lodges at Ghorepani are of standard quality where one can stay in single or rooms with double beds, some lodge that we accommodate our clients do have attached toilets with a facility of a hot shower.

Can we charge our electronic gadgets on the lodge?

Yes, certainly all lodges have hydroelectric power and as well as solar power for lights and provide charging electric devices at an extra cost around 1 or 2 Dollars.

What types of meals available on local lodge?

From popular and healthy Nepalese Dal-Bhat (boiled rice and lentil soup with seasonal vegetable mild curry) to continental, Chinese, Indian and so on cooked with care and hygienic.

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