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15 Poon Hill Treks in Kathmandu Worth the Climb

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Every trip has one free week too few. These 15 poon hill treks in Kathmandu justify the days, priced and paced so you can decide in minutes and get back to breaking in the boots.

4 Days Poon Hill Trek - Tea houses, food, and daily comfort
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4 Days Poon Hill Trek

1.4 Days Poon Hill Trek

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

You’ll hike from the Pokhara region through terraced farmland, villages, and old forests to Poon Hill at 3,210 meters. The private trek can be adjusted to your pace and may include Tadapani and Ghandruk. Guides such as Binod, Bikram, Chandra, and Tobonath have been praised for friendly support, local insight, and careful planning.

“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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Ghorepani(Poonhill Trek) - Day 2: Ghorepani and the first mountain views
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Ghorepani(Poonhill Trek)

2.Ghorepani(Poonhill Trek)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 81 reviews · from $600

This private five-day trek links Kathmandu, Ghorepani, Poon Hill, Ghandruk, and Pokhara. A guide and porter handle trail support, meals, lodging, transport, park fees, and insurance for the staff. Guides such as Prabin and porters such as Sabin have helped past groups, but confirm your team before departure.

“This trek fit our limited timeframe perfectly. Our guide Prabin and porter Sabin were excellent - very friendly and helpful. They were very flexible and able to accomodate changes in the itinerary during the trek without any issues. Our morning flight to Pokhara from KathmanRead more”

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4-day Poon Hill Trek - Teahouse nights and what your payment covers
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4-day Poon Hill Trek

3.4-day Poon Hill Trek

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 74 reviews · from $400

You’ll hike through Nepal’s Annapurna conservation area on a four-day trek from Pokhara, staying in teahouses and rising early for sunrise from Poon Hill. A licensed English-speaking guide leads the way, with one porter for every two hikers. Guide Purna has earned special praise for making the trek feel personal and well supported.

“Our guide Purna was incredible!! He made the trek so much more than we could have imagined! The trek was amazing with the most spectacular views! Can’t recommend enough😊”

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Ghorepani Poon Hill Trek - Day 1 and Day 2: Kathmandu before the trail
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Ghorepani Poon Hill Trek

4.Ghorepani Poon Hill Trek

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 61 reviews · from $399

Join a private four-day trek from Pokhara through Ulleri, alpine forest, Ghorepani, and Gurung villages to Poon Hill at 3,210 meters. Your guide leads the route, with past trips handled by Anos, Arbind, Surya Tamang, and Indako Tamang. Expect sunrise over Annapurna, Dhaulagiri, and Machhapuchare, plus teahouse nights and three meals daily.

“What an amazing experience from start to finish. Our guide Surya Tamang was excellent, he was very professional and super welcoming. The local villages were beautiful and the scenery was incredible! There was so much choice of delicioRead more”

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Ghorepani Poon Hill Trek - Day 1 and Day 2: Kathmandu before the trail
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Ghorepani Poon Hill Trek

5.Ghorepani Poon Hill Trek

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 46 reviews · from $700

Trek from Pokhara through rhododendron forest, Magar and Gurung villages, and mountain foothills to Poon Hill at 3,180 meters. This 10-day plan includes Kathmandu sightseeing, transport, lodges, meals, guides, porters, and two nights in Pokhara. Expect a moderate trek, basic mountain accommodation, and a small group of up to 14 people.

“The guide kept us very safe in cloudy sometimes rainy weather. And left us with the best opportunity to get some great views around fishtail mountain and the Annapurna region.”

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Poon Hill Trek - Day 2: The long road from Kathmandu to Pokhara
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Poon Hill Trek

6.Poon Hill Trek

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 42 reviews · from $1,172

This 10-day Ace the Himalaya trip combines Kathmandu sights, Pokhara, and a moderate four-night trek through Gurung and Magar villages to Poon Hill. Expect early starts, teahouse lodging, porters, private transfers, and a sunrise view of Annapurna and Machhapuchhare. Guides have included Sushanta, Janardan, Shyam, and Ramesh Karki.

“The Poon Hill trek with Ace the Himalaya was an unforgettable adventure filled with stunning scenery, rich culture, and we completed during Christmas 2024. Weather was perfect for hiking.”

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Poonhill Trek - Day 2: Nayapool, Birethanti, and the hard climb to Ulleri
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Poonhill Trek

7.Poonhill Trek

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 33 reviews · from $600

This seven-day small-group trek takes you from Kathmandu through Pokhara, Ulleri, Ghorepani, Poon Hill, Tadapani, and Jhinu Hot Spring. Expect steep stone steps, teahouse stays, mountain views, and a guide-led route for groups of up to 14. Guides such as Krishna, Phurba, and Gopal have led this trek.

“Amazing trip. We had so much fun. It was tough but a sensational experience. It was eye opening and at the same time incredible. We took our 9 and 5 yr old on this trek. It was great for them to see how people live in the mountains and the tRead more”

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Poon Hill Trek package - Birethanti and Ulleri: the trail gets serious
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Poon Hill Trek package

8.Poon Hill Trek package

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 27 reviews · from $405

Join Nepal Hiking Adventure Company for a five-day Poon Hill trek from Kathmandu to Pokhara and through Birethanti, Ulleri, Ghorepani, Poon Hill, and Ghandruk. Guides such as Bishnu, Ram, and Tilak lead small groups of up to eight. Expect mountain sunrises, Gurung and Magar villages, rhododendron forest, simple lodgings, and a steady walking schedule.

“From the start, Bishnu was terrific at being very very timely on email responses and answering all questions we had.”

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Ghorepani Poon Hill Sunrise Trek - The climb to Ghorepani and its rhododendron forests
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Ghorepani Poon Hill Sunrise Trek

9.Ghorepani Poon Hill Sunrise Trek

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 21 reviews · from $799

This private eight-day Nepal trek takes you from Kathmandu to Pokhara, then on foot through Gurung and Poon-Magar villages to Ghorepani and Poon Hill. You get a sunrise over the Annapurna range, tea-house lodging, meals on trek, permits, transport, and an English-speaking guide. Guides associated with the company include Sonam, Pemba Sherpa, Narayan, Ram, and Bikash.

“We took the Poonhill hiking route under raining season and very fortunate to be blessed with good weather and a great guide (Kumar Adhikari) from this company. Kumar was a sweet caring guide who showed us the beautiful culture and sceRead more”

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Ghorepani Poon Hill Trek - Day 1 and Day 2: Kathmandu before the trail
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Ghorepani Poon Hill Trek

10.Ghorepani Poon Hill Trek

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 18 reviews · from $380

This five-day trek takes you from Kathmandu to Pokhara, then through Ulleri, Ghorepani, Poon Hill, and Ghandruk before returning to Pokhara. You get Annapurna and Dhaulagiri views, a sunrise hike, three mountain lodge nights, two Pokhara hotel nights, permits, breakfast, and help from guides such as Rajesh and Saroj.

“Very good and memorable trip. It was good organised, well planned. I could enjoy the trip fully. Very helpful with whatever we needed. I would definitely go with them again!”

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Annapurna Ghorepani Poonhill Trekking - Why Poon Hill works for a first Himalayan trek
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Annapurna Ghorepani Poonhill Trekking

11.Annapurna Ghorepani Poonhill Trekking

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 17 reviews · from $400

Spend eight days combining Kathmandu heritage sites, Pokhara, and a moderate Annapurna trek with Poon Hill sunrise at 3,210 meters. Nepal Horizon Treks provides airport pickup, private transfers, guides, and tea-house arrangements. Guides named in company feedback include Raju, Bishal, and Kumar, though your assigned guide may differ.

“Nepal Horizon Trek provide a best price n excellent service during our hiking time. Taking care about our foods n accommodation. During hiking time also concerned about our health conditions. Especially the mountain guide Mr. Raju, Read more”

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Ghorepani Poon Hill Trek - Day 1 and Day 2: Kathmandu before the trail
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Ghorepani Poon Hill Trek

12.Ghorepani Poon Hill Trek

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 16 reviews · from $650

Travel by bus from Kathmandu to Pokhara, then trek through forests and mountain villages to Ghorepani and Poon Hill. Guide Hari is frequently assigned, with Ganesh also leading some departures. Expect stone steps, early mornings, tea-house stays, local buses, and superb Annapurna and Dhaulagiri views.

“Really enjoyable trek, you have the opportunity to see some incredible views on your journey including a walk through the forest, valley, through villages and up to poon hill to see the mountains!”

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Poon Hill Trek - Day 2: The long road from Kathmandu to Pokhara
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Poon Hill Trek

13.Poon Hill Trek

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 15 reviews · from $450

Trek from Kathmandu through Pokhara, Ulleri, Ghorepani, Poon Hill, Tadapani, and Ghandruk with private transport, teahouse stays, meals, a licensed English-speaking guide, and porters. The sunrise over Dhaulagiri and Annapurna is the main prize. Guides may include Shree Ram, Ashish, Abishek, or Bimal.

“We had an incredible experience trekking to Poon Hill with Nepal Trek Hub! A huge thank you to the team—Mr. Shree Ram, Mr. Nabaraj, and our porter Ashuk—for their exceptional service and dedication.”

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Ghorepani - Poon Hill Trek – 5 DAYS - Day 1: A soft landing in Kathmandu
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Ghorepani – Poon Hill Trek – 5 DAYS

14.Ghorepani – Poon Hill Trek – 5 DAYS

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 13 reviews · from $999

You’ll fly from Kathmandu to Pokhara, visit caves and waterfalls, then trek through Gurung and Magar villages to Ghorepani and Poon Hill. Expect steep stone steps, rhododendron forest, shared teahouse bathrooms, local meals, a guide, porter, permits, and a sunrise view of Dhaulagiri and Annapurna.

“We met Sujan at the Holiday Expo in the Netherlands and asked him to make an itinerary for 3 weeks in Nepal. This resulted in a very nice personalized programme. Sujan had arranged everything into detail, from hotels, private transport, tRead more”

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Ghorepani Ghandruk Trek ( Poon Hill circuit, Annapurna sunrise view trek) - Day 3: Choosing between the road and the sky to Pokhara
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Ghorepani Ghandruk Trek ( Poon Hill circuit, Annapurna sunrise view trek)

15.Ghorepani Ghandruk Trek ( Poon Hill circuit, Annapurna sunrise view trek)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 11 reviews · from $590

This 11-day Nepal itinerary combines Kathmandu’s major heritage sites with the Ghorepani Ghandruk trek. You’ll walk through oak and rhododendron forests, climb Poon Hill for sunrise, visit Gurung and Magar villages, and finish near Pokhara. Guides and staff include experienced team members such as Nawin and Shailesh.

“It's a pilgrimage hike during peak season. Alot of hikers on the trail. Whether it's crowded or not, the amazing experience of trekking from teahouse to teahouse would be the same. My best experience was having an examplar host, an experienRead more”

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