The Poon Hill trek is a popular short trek awaiting you near the beautiful Pokhara Valley. It is a great trek if you wish to hike in Nepal within a short time and still enjoy amazing vistas. The trek begins from Nayapul, takes you along Ghorepani, Poon hill stations, Tadapani and ends in Pokhara. You will travel along the beautiful alpine region along the Himalayan foothills of Nepal. This trek is perfect for familiarizing yourself with Nepal’s traditional village lifestyle and trekking trails.
The trek includes climbing up the 3000 steps of Ulleri and walking along the Bhurungdi River. You will encounter rice fields and thick jungle and ascent to alpine vegetation. The trek will have prominent and beautiful vistas of many mountains. Annapurna South, Barasikha, Nilgiri, Hiunchuli, Machhapuchre, the Dhaulagiri mountain range, and Tukuche Peak are some of them. The major part of the trek will be top of the Poon Hill, which will give the most aesthetic vistas of the tour.
The trek will be a short 4-day long trip and very doable. It isn’t very challenging; even beginners can easily complete this trek. Here are some photos of Poon Hill Trek, hope it motivates you to sign up for the amazing 4-day trek in the Annapurna.