3 Days Poon Hill Trek from Pokhara

Trip Information
  • Trip Duration 3 Days
  • Trip Grade Easy
  • Destination Nepal
  • Trip Type Lodge to Lodge Trek
  • Accommodation Lodge Trek (Tea House)
  • Transport Private Car

3 Days Poon Hill Trek from Pokhara with Itinerary and Cost

Annapurna Region is one of the most desired and gorgeous regions of Nepal. The ultimate epitome of beauty lies in the landscapes of Annapurna. Having various options of trekking packages, 3 Days Poon Hill Trek in the Annapurna Region is a top pick. The customized PoonHill Trek with a little less budget favorable for all the budget travelers is named as Budget PoonHill Trek. It has taken the whole trekking of Nepal by storm. You do not need to compromise in the quality and services. Everything you experience in the budget Ghorepani PoonHill Trek is top-notch and will be lively in your memories forever. And with the option of 3 Days PoonHill Trek, everything gets even more exciting. Budget PoonHill Trek is one of the most popular cost-effective treks in Nepal. PoonHill is an incredible viewpoint located at 3200m from where you get to witness the best sunrise you have ever seen. On your journey, you get to check out the magnificent scenery of mountains such as Annapurna South, Everest, Machhapuchhre, Lamjung Himal, and many more. It is the best natural and cultural excursion of the scenic places in the Annapurna Region. The soothing air and the refreshing walking experience enlightened by the mesmerizing sight of the mystic Himalayas is truly a must-have experience in life. The exploration of the lush forests brightened by the rhododendron flowers makes your time and money worth it.

The journey starts from an early bus drive from Kathmandu to Pokhara. On the way, you get to see green valleys, beautiful mountains, and flowing rivers. Pokhara is the queen of cities and a tourist hub. You can enjoy boating, roaming at night, caves visit, and many more. After a bus drive from Pokhara to Nayapul, the trek formally starts. The four and a half hour trek from Nayapul to Tikhedhunga prepares you for the remainder of the trek which is truly enticing. The serene uphill walk with the gorgeous view of the mountain vistas like Annapurna, Dhaulagiri, Neelgiri, and Himchuli leads to Ghorepani. Reaching Ghorepani quite takes a toil. The remaining journey of the PoonHill Budget Trekking  is even more delightful. The five and a half hour trek from Ghorepani leads to PoonHill and then to Tadapani. As already mentioned, the morning sunrise view from PoonHill on the face of the mountains is indeed the main highlight of the 3 Days PoonHill trek. Along the way, the glorious sight of mystic mountains like Annapurna, Machhapuchhre, Lamjung Himal, and other snow-capped mountain peaks boosts your energy level to trek like a maniac. You can enjoy your time to the fullest. If lucky, you also get to see many animals and birds. The deep forests of rhododendron, bamboo, and oaks give you the rainforest vibes that too in Nepal. Sounds fascinating, right?

The 3 Days PoonHill Trek is not only about your interaction and relation with nature. But, it also helps you get closer to the local people. Trek from Tadapani to Ghandruk is the easiest phase in the overall budget trek. The trek through the rhododendron forests with the amazing chirping of birds leads you to Ghandruk. Ghandruk is a big Gurung village having a handicraft center and museum. You get to interact with the Gurungs in Ghandruk and enjoy the cultural Gurung program at night. From Ghandruk also, you get an amazing opportunity to check out the incredible mountain views. In all those trekking days, you get to overnight at tea house lodge. It is really a new experience for new travelers. You have to trek back to Nayapul, and then a bus drive from Nayapul leads to Pokhara. The drive from Pokhara to Kathmandu by tourist bus via Damauli, Dumre, Muglin, and Kurintar leads you to the capital. You can have the best fish dish in Nepal in Malekhu. All and all, the total amazing moments in the PoonHill Trek are based on the Himalayan wilderness, exciting walk, and interaction with nature. The amazing socio-cultural and natural experience in the Annapurna Region can be the 3 Days PoonHill Trek. Witness the true epitome of beauty of the Himalayas and the natural resources. Interact firmly with the local people during your journey, and make every moment spent with them mesmerizing. The best thing about the 3 Days PoonHill trek is that you get to squeeze out every good thing of the Annapurna Region in a limited budget with the best quality service possible.

So, Come over to the trekkers’ paradise known as Nepal and revitalize your mind and body. Because life is meant to be lived and not to remain confined in a working room for the rest of life. Annapurna Region waits for your sweet visit.

Major Highlights

  • Enjoy the sunrise, sunset and mountains view from Poon hill
  • Magical views of the mountains such as Annapurna, Dhaulagiri, Nilgiri, Machhapuchhare and many other peaks.
  • Exploring beautiful landscapes, waterfalls, green hills, rivers, etc.
  • Explore the beautiful villages and unique traditions and cultures of Gurung, Magar and Thakali people.
  • Explore a wide range of flora and fauna
  • Explore the beautiful City of Pokhara and its ancient temples and monasteries.
Itinerary
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    • Day tour time:4/5 hrs walk approx

      What's Included
      • Private transport to the trekking starting point(Nayapul) and back. (Nayapool)
      • All teahouse (lodge) accommodation during the trek
      • Three meals a day (Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner) during the trek
      • An experienced English-speaking trekking guide and necessary porters to carry luggage. Note: (1 porter can carry two people's luggage up to 30 kilograms)
      • Trekking crew's salary, insurance, equipment, transport, food, and lodging
      • Annapurna Conservation Area permit & TIMS
      • Company service charges
      • VAT and local Tax
      What's not Included
      • Personal expenses (phone calls, laundry, bar bills, battery recharge, extra porters, bottle er, shower etc)
      • Tips for guides and porters
      • Any extra activities after the trek
      Useful Information

      Best time for 3 days Poon hill trek from Pokhara

      The 3 days Poon hill trek from Pokhara can be done during any seasons of the year. But you will have the best trekking experience during the autumn and spring season. For the 3 days Poon hill trek the autumn season is the busiest with the most no. of trekkers. During the autumn season (Sept- Nov) the weather is stable with clear skies, fresh air and fascinating views. The spring season is also a great time for Poon hill trek. You can enjoy the walk with moderate temperature, incredible views and beautiful flowers. The trek is also suitable in winter season. During the winter season (Dec-Feb) you will experience very cold temperature especially at the nights and early mornings. However if the cold doesn’t bother you and you are well prepared with proper equipments then winter is a good season for 3 days Poon hill trek. The monsoon is the least preferred season for the 3 days Poon hill trek from Pokhara. During this season (June- Aug) the trek might be a bit challenging due to frequent rainfalls which make the trail wet, muddy and slippery. Overall you can do this trip and have fun during any season of the year.

      Packing lists for 3 days Poon hill trek from Pokhara

      It is very important to pack the right gears for the safe and successful trek. So here are the lists of most necessary trekking equipments for your 3 days Poon hill trek from Pokhara:

      • Down jackets, windproof and water proof jackets, trekking trousers
      • Trekking boots, socks, t shirts, long sleeve shirts
      • Gloves, scarf, hat, sun glasses, quick drying towel, underwear
      • Sunscreen cream, moisturizer, lip balm, face wipes
      • Cell phone, camera, power banks, head light
      • Water bottles, medical kits, water purifying tablets

      Other than these, you can carry your personal essential and valuable things. You can leave the unnecessary equipments at your hotel.

      Difficulty of the Poon hill trek 3 days from Pokhara

      The 3 days Poon hill trek from Pokhara is a moderately difficult trek. It can be completed by anyone with proper physical and mental fitness. This trek is also completely suitable for beginners. You need to be able to walk for 5-6 hours of trek each day.

      Accommodations for 3 days Poon hill trek from Pokhara

      You will have a lot of teahouses along the trekking trail with all the basic requirements you need. The rooms are cozy and provide comfortable beds with soft pillows and warm blankets. In most of the teahouses you will have to share bathrooms and toilets. The bathrooms and toilets will be neat and clean.

      Foods during 3 days Poon hill trek from Pokhara

      You can enjoy the delicious foods item in the teahouses. You will find varieties of drinks and foods item in the menu. You can find varieties of dishes like: noodles, pasta, thukpa, momos, pancake, etc and drinks like: ginger tea, milk tea, black tea, etc. You can choose and eat whatever you want according to your taste and preferences.

      Drinking water in 3 days Poon hill trek from Pokhara

      We highly recommend you to drink a lot of water and stay hydrated during the trek. You can buy bottled water or boiled water in the teahouses. You can also fill the water from tap. However you should drink open water only after purification. So you should carry water bottles and water purifying tablets during the trek.

      Electricity and wifi services in 3 days Poon hill trek from Pokhara

      The wifi services and electricity are available in the teahouses along the trek. The wifi at some places might not be reliable. Using wifi services and charging your electronic devices needs extra costs.

      Guides and Porters for 3 days Poon hill trek from Pokhara

      Welcome Nepal Treks provide professional guides and porters for your 3 days Poon hill trek from Pokhara. The guides are professionals and know the routes, cultures, history, people and everything about Annapurna region. The guides will lead the trek and help you in need and the porters will carry your heavy bags in the entire trek. It will be very easy and safe for you to do the trek with knowledgeable, caring and friendly guides and porters.

      Weight limit of porters for carrying luggage/ bags during Poon Hill Trek 

      We provide well trained, hardworking, strong and friendly porters for your 3 days Poon hill trek. They carry your luggage/ bags throughout the trek. Normally the limit of one porter for carrying luggage is 20-kgs. Usually, we provide one porter for every two trekkers.

      3 days Poon hill trek Altitude

      The 3 days Poon hill trek starts from Pokhara and reaches at its maximum altitude of 3210 meters at the Poon hill. The risk of getting altitude sickness is less. However you should take necessary precautions to avoid the altitude sickness.

      Permits for 3 days Poon hill trek from Pokhara

      You need to have two trekking permits for the Poon hill Trek from Pokhara. They are: Annapurna Conservation Area Project (ACAP) and TIMS (Trekker’s Management Systems) permits.

      Travel insurance for 3 days Poon hill trek from Pokhara

      Welcome Nepal treks strongly advise you to have good travel insurance for your3 days Poon hill trek from Pokhara. The trek is not much difficult but sometimes unexpected incident might happen. To be safe and secured you need to have good travel insurance. The travel insurance should cover the medical services and helicopter rescues during the trek.

      How safe is 3 days Poon hill trek from Pokhara

      The 3 days Poon hill trek is not much difficult and the trekking trails are very safe. There is also a very low chance of getting altitude sickness. The trek is safe and we also provide professional guide for the trek who will make sure that the trekkers are safe and in case of emergency we also have medical kits and emergency rescues. You don’t need to worry about safety while travelling with Welcome Nepal Treks.

      Tipping during 3 days Poon hill trek from Pokhara

      Tipping is not mandatory in the 12 days Annapurna circuit budget trek. During your trekking trip you will have a guide and porter who will help you and provide you the best services during the trek. If you loved their services then you can tip them with some amount of money at the last day of the trek. Tipping is just a way to show that you are thankful for their hard work and services.

      Why to do 3 days Poon hill trek from Pokhara

      The 3 days Poon hill trek from Pokhara is a very popular short trek in the Annapurna region of Nepal. It is a short and easy trek that offers stunning mountains views and the opportunity of experiencing unique cultures and lifestyles. The trekking route takes you through forests, beautiful villages, wildlife, waterfalls and mountains. If you want to experience adventures and witness amazing mountain vistas in short time then it is a perfect trek for you in Nepal.

      Why Welcome Nepal Treks for 3 days Poon hill trek from Pokhara

      Welcome Nepal Treks provide the 3 days Poon hill trek from Pokhara at a very affordable price with great services. The team is well trained, experienced and professional. We provide you well experience, trustworthy and knowledgeable guides and porters for your 3 days Poon hill trek from Pokhara. Your safety is our first priority so we provide full safety to the customers. We will make sure to satisfy the customers with our high quality services and warm hospitality. You should book the trek with us and have the best trekking experience.