3-Day Poon Hill Trek from Pokhara: Himalayan Trekking with Guide

Trek through Himalayan forests and reach a traditional village without planning the route or the stops.

A 3-day trek through the Annapurna Area starting from Pokhara, Nepal, with a licensed mountain guide leading you through lower Himalayan evergreen forests to the traditional village of Ghandruk and up to Poon Hill for views of the Himalayan ranges. The trek includes permits, accommodation in tea houses, private transportation to and from the trailhead, and all guide expenses. Your guide speaks English, Spanish or Hindi and handles the route while you walk.

The experience

How do you get to the trailhead without a car or a rental? The trek starts with private transportation from Pokhara, so you don't arrange a separate ride or navigate to the starting point yourself. Your licensed mountain guide meets you and leads the entire route, providing information about the terrain, the culture and the people you pass along the way. The trek moves through dense lower Himalayan evergreen forests (the landscape the Annapurna Area is known for), and brings you to Ghandruk, a traditional village in the foothills where you'll stay overnight in a tea house.

The three days unfold at a trekking pace, with accommodation arranged in tea houses throughout so you're not carrying a tent or managing a camp. Permits and all entry fees are included, which means no stops at offices or checkpoints to sort out paperwork. Your guide handles the logistics. You handle the walking. The route is built around what's actually walkable in three days from Pokhara, so the distance and the schedule fit together without padding or rushing.

Poon Hill itself is the high point of the trek: a viewpoint in the Annapurna range where the Himalayan views open up. The trek reaches it on the final day, and the guide's knowledge of the terrain and the culture makes the walk itself the experience, not just the destination. Children from age five can join, and the guide is available in English, Spanish or Hindi depending on what you speak.

What’s included

• Permits and entry fees.
• private transportation from Pokhara to the trailhead and back.
• accommodation in tea houses for three nights.
• licensed mountain guide in English, Spanish or Hindi.
• all guide expenses and taxes.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day12 departure times: the first at 08:00, the last at 10:45

Book up to1h before

AgesAdult (10 to 85 years) · Child (5 to 9 years) · Under 5: can't be booked

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish, Spanish and Hindi

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

Prices and times updated 4 days ago

Good to know

Moderate physical effortInfant seats availablePublic transport nearbyNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with back problems

Operated by Peak to Peak Tours and Treks Pvt Ltd

Is this one for you?Book this trek if you're staying in Pokhara without a car or renting one: the private transport to the trailhead and back settles that problem before you start walking. The licensed guide and fixed tea house route mean you're not navigating, booking lodges or sorting permits. You're trekking.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English, Spanish and Hindi.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (5 to 9 years). Children under 5 can't be included in the booking.

What's the terrain like on the Poon Hill trek?

The trek moves through dense lower Himalayan evergreen forests in the Annapurna Area, then climbs to Poon Hill for views of the Himalayan ranges. You'll pass through the traditional village of Ghandruk in the foothills, where the walking is steady but not technical.

Where do you sleep during the 3-day trek?

You stay in tea houses each night, so accommodation is arranged and you're not camping or carrying a tent. Tea houses are basic lodges run by local families along the trekking route.

Does the trek include meals?

Food and drinks are available for purchase at the tea houses and along the route. They're not included in the base trek price but can be added at checkout if you want them arranged in advance.

What does the guide do on this trek?

Your licensed mountain guide leads the entire route, provides information about the Himalayan terrain and the culture of the villages you pass through, and handles navigation so you focus on walking. The guide speaks English, Spanish or Hindi.

What's included in the trek price?

Permits and all entry fees; accommodation in tea houses; private transportation to and from the trailhead in Pokhara; and all guide expenses are included. Food, drinks and gratuity are optional and can be added at checkout.