Itinerary
- Day 1
Nayapul to Hile
After breakfast, you'll head to Nayapul to start the Poon Hill trek. The trail takes you through Sarangkot where you get views of Annapurna South, Hiunchuli, and Fishtail. You'll need to register at Birethanti, then hike through countryside along Burungdi khola for about 4 hours. The walk passes through lush green areas and ends at Hile (1440m), where you'll stay overnight.
- Start point
- Pokhara, Gandaki, Nepal (Pokhara)
- Meals
- Breakfast (With tea or coffee), Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Walking through Annapurna Conservation Area
- Pass through Sarangkot with views of Annapurna South, Hiunchuli, Fishtail, lake and city
- Check-in at Birethanti (Annapurna Conservation Area entry point)
- Hiking along Burungdi khola through lush green countryside to Hile
Landmarks/POIs Sarangkot Annapurna South Machhapuchhre (Fishtail) Annapurna Conservation Area Birethanti - Day 2
Hile to Ghorepani
This day starts in terrace fields heading toward Tikhedhunga, and you'll cross a suspension bridge before tackling 3500 steps up to Ulleri, a large Magar settlement. From there, the route continues through oak and rhododendron forest. You'll break for lunch at Nangethanti, then climb for 2 more easy hours through more forest to reach Ghorepani village with nice valley and mountain views.
- Meals
- Breakfast (With tea or coffee), Lunch (At Nangethanti), Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek through terrace fields to Tikhedhunga
- Cross suspension bridge over river
- Climb 3500 steps to Ulleri
- View of Annapurna South and Hiunchuli from Banthanti
- 2-hour walk through oak and rhododendron forest to Nangethanti
- 2-hour climb through rhododendron forest to Ghorepani village
Landmarks/POIs Tikhedhunga Ulleri Nangethanti Ghorepani Annapurna South Hiunchuli - Day 3
Ghorepani to Pokhara
You'll start before sunrise and trek for 1.5 hours to reach Poon Hill at 3210m. From there, watch the sun rise over snow-capped peaks like Dhaulagiri and Annapurna I, plus you can see Fishtail, Nilgiri, and Gangapurna. After eating breakfast at a teahouse, head back down to Ulleri, then take a jeep for the drive to your hotel in Lakeside Pokhara.
- Meals
- Breakfast (With tea or coffee at teahouse after sunrise), Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Early morning hike to Poon Hill (3210m) for sunrise
- Sunrise viewing at Poon Hill with views of Dhaulagiri (8163m) and Annapurna I (8091m)
- Views of Mt Fishtail (Machhapuchhre), Mt Nilgiri, Mt Gangapurna and other peaks from Poon Hill
- Trek back to teahouse for breakfast
- Trek back to Ulleri
- Jeep ride from Ulleri to Pokhara
Landmarks/POIs Poon Hill Dhaulagiri I Annapurna I Machhapuchhre (Fishtail) Mt Nilgiri Mt Gangapurna
