9 Poon Hill Treks to Build a Trip Around

1.Poon hill Trek 3 days

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 176 reviews · from $230Our pick

Set out from Pokhara at 8:15 am for a three-day Poon Hill trek with a local guide, meals, permits, porter support, and small groups capped at 12. Expect a demanding first day with more than 3,000 steps to Ulleri, then a sunrise climb to views of Annapurna, Dhaulagiri, Nilgiri, Mardi Himal, and the Kali Gandaki Valley.

“The hike itself was stunning, with the summit being beautiful at sunrise. The guide and porter have been looking after us kindly, asked if I was okay and were amazingly helpful especially I went at a set pace and stopped for a few breaks. I recommend this hike if you are after a short duration hike as it was great and challenging experience to do.”

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2.Pokhara: 4-Day Ghorepani, Poonhill & Ghandruk Mountain Trek

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 132 reviews · 4 days · from $181

Spend four days hiking from Pokhara through Ulleri and Ghorepani to Poon Hill and Ghandruk. Your English, Hindi, or Nepali-speaking guide handles permits, lodging, meals, transport, and pacing. Guides such as Jeet Bahadur Nepali, Chandra, Santosh, and Tanka are often available, but assignments vary.

“I am so happy we did it. The places were amazing and our guide Chandra was exceptional and funny! We waited until we were in Pokhara to book it thinking it would be cheaper there and in the end we realised it was cheaper to book it online. We were expecting very basic dorms and we got rooms with amazing views all along the way. It is cold at night but the blankets and covers of the lodges were very good and warm enough (at the end of November). I would recommend everyone to book it here. The places were so beautiful that my boyfriend proposed to me at sunrise…”

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3.Ghorepani – Poon Hill Trek 3N-4D

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 125 reviews · from $321

Spend four days trekking from Pokhara through Ulleri and Ghorepani to Poon Hill at 3,210 meters. Your private English-speaking guide leads you along stone steps, forest paths, waterfalls, and mountain trails, with teahouse rooms, meals, permits, and transport included. Guides such as Anil, Milan, and Diwan have been praised for patience and care.

“We had the most amazing trek, made even better by our wonderful guide Anil (Pai as we called him!) He was so knowledgeable about the trek whilst also teaching us so much about Nepali culture and lots of different phrases. He was Read more”

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4.4 Days Poon Hill Trek

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 94 reviews · from $405

This private 4-day trek takes you through terraced farmland, mountain villages, and old forests to Poon Hill at 3,210 meters. Expect sunrise views of Annapurna, Dhaulagiri, Manaslu, and nearby peaks, with guides such as Binod or Bikram helping shape the route. Transport is included, while lunch and dinner cost extra.

“I recently did the classic Ghorepani–Poon Hill–Tadapani–Ghandruk trek over 3-4 days, and it was one of the most rewarding short treks I’ve ever experienced in Nepal. A big reason it went so smoothly was our tour guide, Mr. Binod—prRead more”

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5.Pokhara: 3-Day Ghorephani and Poon Hill Private Trek

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 58 reviews · 3 days · from $126

Spend three days hiking from Pokhara to Ulleri, Ghorepani, and Poon Hill, with private guiding, teahouse stays, permits, transport, and optional meals. Guides such as Santosh, Laxman, Jeet, and Chandra are known for adjusting the pace, helping with steep steps, and arranging comfortable stops. Expect a short but demanding trek with a superb Himalayan sunrise.

“I did a three day trek to Poon Hill with Tanka and he was a wonderful guide. He was very informative and accommodating to all of our needs, adapting the trip when one of our group was feeling ill. I highly recommend!”

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6.4-Day Private Poon Hill Trekking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 58 reviews · from $359

Trek from Pokhara through Ulleri, Ghorepani, and Ghandruk to Poon Hill at 3,210 meters. Your private English-speaking guide sets the pace, handles permits, and leads early sunrise walks. Guides have included Raj Kumar, Roman, and Kumar, though assignments can vary.

“Amazing! Friends and I took a 5 day trek in the Annapurna region, and we had an adventure of a lifetime. Although we made a decision to switch our trek from ABC to Poonhill after finishing the first day, our guide Raj Kumar and the rest of tRead more”

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7.Pokhara: 2-Day Ghorephani and Poon Hill Private Trek

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 50 reviews · 2 days · from $104Best value

Leave Pokhara for a private two-day trek to Ghorepani and Poon Hill. Walk through rhododendron forests, stay in a teahouse, and rise early for views of Annapurna, Dhaulagiri, Machhapuchare, and Manaslu. English or Japanese support is available, with guides such as Rajesh, Sagar, Shiva, and Arjun named among the guiding team.

“The trekking experience is so good and the guide is extremely experienced and helpful. Recommend.”

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8.From Pokhara: Budget 2 Night 3 days Poon hill trek

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 20 reviews · from $179

Trek from Pokhara through Gurung villages and rhododendron forests to Tadapani and Ghorepani, then hike to Poon Hill at 3,210 meters for sunrise. English, Hindi, and Nepali-speaking guides such as Prakash, Bikram, Milan, and Gobinda lead private groups. The $179 price includes transport, permits, lodging, and guide services, but not meals.

“The trek was really well organized and good value for money! Amrit made sure at any time that I am feeling well, the pace is comfortable, and also managed the whole communication with the accomodations regarding food etc.”

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9.From Pokhara: 10-Day Poon Hill and Annapurna Base Camp Trek

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 7 reviews · 10 days · from $310

Spend 10 days hiking from Pokhara through the Annapurna region to Poon Hill and Annapurna Base Camp. You’ll cross terraced hills, rhododendron forests, Gurung villages, and the Annapurna Sanctuary, with guides such as Biru, Arjun, or Bikram adjusting the pace when needed. Accommodation is in guesthouses, transport and permits are included, and the group is private.

“I joined a ten-day ABC trekking tour by a local Nepalese travel company. Websites claim September is ideal for the ABC route, but we faced three days of rain with only one sunny day. My visit coincided with Z-generation protests in Nepal; though the city is now calm, some tourists canceled bookings due to the unrest. Our guides and porters were highly professional. With frequent cloud cover obscuring mountain views, the guide used his experience and patience to encourage us onward, alerting us whenever the scenery emerged. The porter was outstanding, carrying the 20kg backpack while moving swiftly, often outpacing us without heavy loads. Though the porter English was limited,…”

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