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The Ghorepani Poon Hill trek is Nepal's best short trek — a gentle 4–5 day walk from Pokhara to a 3,210m sunrise over Dhaulagiri, Annapurna and…
By Travel Himalaya Nepal · Jun 13, 2026
The Ghorepani Poon Hill trek is the most popular short trek in Nepal — and for good reason. In just four or five gentle days from Pokhara you climb through rhododendron forest and stone Gurung villages to a 3,210-metre viewpoint where the sun rises over…
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Poon Hill packs an enormous amount of Himalaya into a short, accessible trip. Because it never climbs above 3,210 metres, almost anyone with reasonable fitness can do it — it is the trek we recommend most often to first-timers, families with children , and…
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Most people do it in four days, though adding a night turns it into a more relaxed 5-day Ghorepani Poon Hill trek . See the full day-by-day plan and current pricing on our 4-day Poon Hill trek page .
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Poon Hill is one of the most affordable treks in Nepal. You need two permits, both easily arranged in Pokhara or included in a guided package: A guided 4-day Poon Hill trek with Travel Himalaya Nepal typically runs US$300—$450 per person including the guide…
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Poon Hill is a year-round trek, but two windows stand out. October and November bring the clearest, most stable skies and the sharpest mountain views. March and April are quieter and famous for the rhododendron bloom, when the forests turn red and pink…
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This is an easy-to-moderate trek with no technical sections and almost no altitude risk. The toughest part is the long stone staircase from Tikhedhunga to Ulleri on day one. If you can walk uphill for four to six hours a day, you can do Poon Hill. It is…
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Poon Hill is often compared with the slightly higher, quieter Mardi Himal trek , and it pairs beautifully with the longer Annapurna Base Camp trek if you have more time. For the best mountain weather, see our guide to the best time to trek Nepal in 2026 .
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Poon Hill tops out at 3,210 metres and you sleep at Ghorepani (2,860 m). That is low enough that altitude sickness is rare, which is a big part of why the trek is so popular with beginners and families. The classic itinerary is four days round trip from…
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