POON HILL TREKS IN KATHMANDU

15 Poon Hill Treks in Kathmandu Worth the Boots

26 treks  ·  from $129 a head

The 15 best poon hill treks in Kathmandu you can book today, with what each costs, how many days it takes and how hard the walking gets. Number one is top for a reason; start there.

4 Days Poon Hill Trek - Ghandruk adds village life to the final stretch
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4 Days Poon Hill Trek

1.4 Days Poon Hill Trek

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

This private 4-day trek takes you through terraced farms, old forests, Ghorepani, Poon Hill, Tadapani, and Ghandruk. Guides such as Binod Silwal and Bikram are praised for personal care and flexible planning. Expect a sunrise climb to 3,210 meters, tea-house lodging, private transport, and meals purchased separately.

“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 4: Ghandruk and Gurung culture
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Ghorepani(Poonhill Trek)

2.Ghorepani(Poonhill Trek)

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

This private 5-day trek takes you from Kathmandu toward Ghorepani, Poon Hill, Ghandruk, and Pokhara. A guide and porter handle trail support, meals, lodging, permits, and transport. Expect sunrise mountain views, Gurung villages, and a maximum elevation of about 2,540 meters.

“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 - Poon Hill Sunrise and the Early Start
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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 the Annapurna conservation area with a licensed English-speaking guide, porters, teahouse lodging, and meals included. The reward is an early climb to Poon Hill for sunrise over the Himalayas. 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 2: Kathmandu’s UNESCO Sights
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Ghorepani Poon Hill Trek

4.Ghorepani Poon Hill Trek

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

Trek from Nayapul through Ulleri, rhododendron forest, and Gurung villages to Poon Hill at 3,210 meters. A licensed guide such as Anos, Indako Tamang, or Surya Tamang leads this private four-day route, with meals, permits, transport, and attached-bathroom rooms included.

“I recently completed a 3-day trek as a solo female traveler, and I couldn’t have asked for a better experience. My guide, Anos, was not only incredibly helpful but also so caring throughout the entire journey. He even carried my bag at times wRead more”

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Ghorepani Poon Hill Trek - Day 2: Kathmandu’s UNESCO Sights
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Ghorepani Poon Hill Trek

5.Ghorepani Poon Hill Trek

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

You’ll trek from Nayapul through rhododendron forest and Magar and Gurung villages to Poon Hill, then return via Ghandruk. The 10-day plan includes Kathmandu sightseeing, Pokhara stays, meals, tea-house lodging, guides, porters, and a small group of up to 14.

“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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Ghorepani Poon Hill Sunrise Trek - Day 2: Kathmandu to Pokhara by road or air
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Ghorepani Poon Hill Sunrise Trek

6.Ghorepani Poon Hill Sunrise Trek

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

This private 8-day trek links Kathmandu, Pokhara, Ghorepani, Poon Hill, Tadapani, and Ghandruk. You get a licensed English-speaking guide, tea-house lodging, meals during the trek, permits, transport, and a famous Himalayan sunrise. Guides associated with the operator include Sonam, Kumar, Narayan, Pemba, 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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Annapurna Ghorepani Poonhill Trekking - Day 2: Four major Kathmandu sights in one day
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Annapurna Ghorepani Poonhill Trekking

7.Annapurna Ghorepani Poonhill Trekking

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

This eight-day Nepal trip combines Kathmandu temples, Pokhara, and a guided Ghorepani trek to Poon Hill at 3,210 meters. Expect private transfers, village teahouses, rhododendron forests, and sunrise views of Dhaulagiri, Annapurna, Machhapuchhre, and Manaslu. Guides named in past trips include Raju, Bishal, and Dipendra.

“5 star services, great porter and guide. Special thanks to Raju (great guide)”

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Ghorepani Ghandruk Trek ( Poon Hill circuit, Annapurna sunrise view trek) - Ulleri begins with a serious staircase
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Ghorepani Ghandruk Trek ( Poon Hill circuit, Annapurna sunrise view trek)

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

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

This 11-day Nepal trek combines Kathmandu’s UNESCO sites with Poon Hill sunrise, rhododendron forests, Gurung villages, hot springs, and Annapurna views. A local guide leads the route, with airport pickup, accommodation, transfers, and a maximum group size of 10.

“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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6 Days Poon Hill - Ghandruk Circuit Trek from Kathmandu - Day 2: Nayapul, Ulleri, and the first walking hours
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6 Days Poon Hill – Ghandruk Circuit Trek from Kathmandu

9.6 Days Poon Hill – Ghandruk Circuit Trek from Kathmandu

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 10 reviews · from $340

This six-day circuit links Kathmandu, Pokhara, Ulleri, Ghorepani, Poon Hill, and Ghandruk. You trek with an English-speaking guide, sleep in guesthouses, catch sunrise over the Annapurna range, and visit Gurung villages. Guides such as Prakash and Bisham are known for being helpful and good-humored.

“Guide bisham was funny and helpful this trek was really memorable ,gurung cultural was exciting with really awesome view from poon hill and ghandruk village.”

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9 Days GHOREPANI POONHILL TREK - Day 1: Getting settled in Thamel
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9 Days GHOREPANI POONHILL TREK

10.9 Days GHOREPANI POONHILL TREK

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 10 reviews · from $439

This nine-day private trek takes you from Kathmandu to Pokhara, Ulleri, Ghorepani, Poon Hill, Tadapani, and Ghandruk. Expect sunrise views of Annapurna and Nilgiri, forest trails, stone steps, guesthouse stays, included trek meals, and a guide who handles the route and daily logistics.

“If you are looking for an experienced company and a wonderful tour guide, I highly recommend them. Thank you Mr Saran for appointing Kumar and Rosni as our tour guides, for the group of 10. Also, I am very thankful for our porters. ThesRead more”

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9 Days short and Easy Ghorepani Poonhill Trekking in Nepal - Days 1 and 2: Kathmandu welcome and the road to Pokhara
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9 Days short and Easy Ghorepani Poonhill Trekking in Nepal

11.9 Days short and Easy Ghorepani Poonhill Trekking in Nepal

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 9 reviews · from $800

Spend nine days moving from Kathmandu to Pokhara and into the Annapurna foothills. You’ll walk through rhododendron forests, climb Ulleri’s stone steps, watch sunrise from Poon Hill, and visit Ghandruk with a guide and porter team.

“I don't want to say this but 9 Days short and Easy Ghorepani Poonhill Trekking in Nepal helped me create a good atmosphere to seal a deal with the biggest company. We have been on a contract proposal for years but we decided to Read more”

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Annapurna Poonhill Trek - The long road from Kathmandu to Pokhara
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Annapurna Poonhill Trek

12.Annapurna Poonhill Trek

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 9 reviews · from $1,562

This 9-day private trek takes you from Kathmandu through Pokhara, Tikhedhunga, Ghorepani, Poon Hill, Tadapani, and Ghandruk. Wake before 5 am for sunrise at 3,210 meters, then walk through rhododendron forests and Gurung villages with a private guide and transport.

“We picked the Himalayan Circuit to guide us in our trek to the Annapurna Base Camp because of the flexibility Anish from HC offered in designing a trek route that worked for us. We aren’t experienced hikers and not the fittest so wanted to be fRead more”

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Pokhara: 2 Day Ghorepani & Poon Hill Private Trekking - Day one: forests, terraces, and the climb to Ghorepani
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Pokhara: 2 Day Ghorepani & Poon Hill Private Trekking

13.2 Day Ghorepani & Poon Hill Private Trekking

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 8 reviews · 2 days · from $129Best value

From Pokhara, ride toward Tikhedhunga or Ulleri, then trek to Ghorepani and climb Poon Hill before sunrise. A private English-speaking guide such as Anil or Dipchandra leads the way, with teahouse lodging, permits, transport, and luggage storage included. Expect steep steps, basic meals at your cost, and superb Annapurna views.

“Vi havde nogle fantastiske dage i selskab med vores guide Dipchandra. Han viste os rundt og fortalte en masse undervejs, så nogle rigtig gode dage i selskab med ham. Ville klart anbefale denne tur til andre”

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4 Days Poonhill Trek From Pokhara To Pokhara - Day 1: Pokhara to Nayapul and the 3,200-step climb to Ulleri
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4 Days Poonhill Trek From Pokhara To Pokhara

14.4 Days Poonhill Trek From Pokhara To Pokhara

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 8 reviews · from $294

Walk from Nayapul to Ulleri, Ghorepani, Poon Hill, and Ghandruk with a guide and porter, then return to Pokhara. The trek includes permits, four breakfasts, and mountain views of Annapurna, Dhaulagiri, Machhapuchhre, and Manaslu. Guides such as Durga, Hari, and Arith Shrestha have led trips for this operator.

“Memorable tour and the tour operator, Arith Shrrstha is a young and energetic lovely boy. He is now in his early stage of tourist guide. We are really enjoying his company and the way he manages the total tour with a very positive attitude towards his guests.”

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Annapurna Poon Hill Trek Package in Nepal Himalayas - Day 1: Kathmandu to Pokhara by road
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Annapurna Poon Hill Trek Package in Nepal Himalayas

15.Annapurna Poon Hill Trek Package in Nepal Himalayas

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 8 reviews · from $599

You’ll travel from Kathmandu to Pokhara, then hike through stone villages and rhododendron forests to Poon Hill at 3,210 meters. A private guide such as Santosh leads the trek, with meals, tea-house stays, permits, poles, and transfers included.

“We booked a tour on the Poon Hill Trek. The tour takes four days to walk, plus one day to get to Pokhara and one day to get back to Kathmandu. The transfers to Pokhara and back are included.”

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