Overview

Poon Hill Trek – 3 Days is a beautiful trek in the magical landscapes of the Annapurna region. There are incredible trails in this trek that provide you with an excellent trekking adventure. This 3 Days  Poon hill Trek is  short-duration trek  with  comfortable adventure and a great alternative to the more challenging Annapurna region treks.

The most beautiful aspect of this trek includes a gorgeous Himalayan sunrise from the Poon Hill viewpoint. Travelers can observe beautiful sun rays falling on snow-capped mountains. Annapurna I-IV, Dhaulagiri, Himchuli, Machapurchre, and other stunning mountain vistas will make you fall in love with the place.

The 3 Days Poon Hill trek passes through sub-tropical green forests with rich and diverse wildlife. There are many wild animals, birds, and butterflies in this region. This adventure is ideal for beginners who have not trekked at high altitudes before. It is also perfect if you have a short time in your schedule.

Trekkers will travel safely along with a professional guide and porter. The trails of this trek are pretty straightforward and comfortable as compared to other walks in the region. Travelers will stay in the local community-run teahouses and lodges. There are basic facilities for meals and accommodation in these teahouses. These teahouses serve the staple Nepalese diet of “Daal Bhaat” during this journey.

Our trek commences with a scenic drive from Pokhara to Nayapul, which takes around one and a half hours. You will trek from Nayapul to  Tikhedhunga,  and Ulleri, after arriving at the settlement. the first  section of the hike is relatively short and comfortable.  and second section to Ulleri is up hill . The following day we will trek from Ulleri  to Ghorepani. Ghorepani is a beautiful settlement from where you will hike to our primary destination of Poon Hill viewpoint.

This viewpoint is famous for providing awe-inspiring views of the golden sunrise overlooking snow-capped mountains. After completing this section, we trek back to Nayapul and drive back to Pokhara. We are providing this outstanding Poon Hill Trek 3 days at a reasonable cost. Contact us for more information about this short trek in detail. Happy traveling!

Highlights of 3 Days Poon Hill Trek

• Spectacular Himalayan sunrise from Poon Hill viewpoint
• Stunning views of Annapurna I (8,091m), Himchuli (6441m), Machhapuchhre (6993m), and others
• Exploring diverse flora and fauna of the region
• Staying at local tea houses and lodges
• Exploring cultural settlements of the Gurung and Magar communities
• Traversing through Annapurna Conservation Area
• Short and comfortable trails ideal for all travelers
• Exploring beautiful landscapes of serene waterfalls, green hills, and other natural vistas

 3 Days Poon hill trek Difficulties

3 days Poonhill trek is moderately challenging as the highest point of Poonhill  at 3210 meters. While the trail is comfortably navigable, there might be some altitude difficulties for beginner trekkers.
The duration of Poonhill trekking which is 3 days makes it fast paced trekking which involves long hours of trekking. Usually, you will have to walk for at least 7-8 hours each day to complete the trek. Also, the remoteness of the area makes it less accessible and rugged. You will have to travel through dense forest and rural landscape for these 3 days with limited facilities available at the teahouses.

Best time 3 days treks

Best time for Poonhill trekking is during Spring and Autumn months. Spring time in Nepal begins from March and lasts until the end of May. Autumn generally starts from September and ends in November. If you are planning for Poonhill trek in Autumn, you might also immerse yourself in the biggest festivals(Dashain and Tihar) that occurs during these time.

During these time the weather remains calm and pleasurable. Also, temperature during these months are mild with warm ambiance which makes your trekking experience even better. Additionally, the forests and greenery spread across the trekking trail becomes vibrant and lively during these times with flowers blooming all over.

Accommodation in 3 day poon hill trekking

You will be accommodated in teahouses that are similar to mountain lodges in the alps. Teahouses are generally built of wooden structure that serves as lodging services during your trek to Poonhill.

These are rural houses that provide basic accommodation amenities to trekkers. These teahouses provide, meals, lodging, wifi, hot showers, confectionaries and souvenirs. These teahouses are spread all across the trekking trail within a short distance and you will be staying in those during the traverse. The meal options in these teahouses are various with most serving, TIbetan, Nepali and Indian cuisines. Most teahouses also have western dishes on their menu.

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