Poon Hill Trek Map 2027: Route, Stops and Heights Day by Day

Updated 4 November 2026.

Short answer: The Poon Hill route starts at Nayapul near Pokhara and climbs through Ulleri (1,960 m) to Ghorepani (2,860 m). You go up Poon Hill (3,210 m) before sunrise, then walk down through Tadapani (2,630 m) to Ghandruk and drive back to Pokhara. Our plan is 6 days from Kathmandu. It costs from USD 505 Budget, USD 975 Standard and USD 1,510 Luxury per person for two to four people.

I am Shreejan, and I run The Everest Holiday with my family, three generations of family guides. This is the plan we use on our own 6-day Poon Hill trek. Heights come straight from our itinerary. Our 6-day Poon Hill trek page has the full inclusions, or message me on WhatsApp at +977 9810351300.

Poon Hill 6-day trek altitude chart

I drew this chart myself from our current itinerary. A missing point means the itinerary gives no height there, and I do not guess. Triangles mark passes and viewpoints. The table below uses the same figures.

Every stop, day by day

What a map does not show

This is a short trek, and the chart shows it: you climb on days 2 to 4 and come down on days 4 and 5, with a drive at each end. Day 2 is the climb to Ulleri (1,960 m), and day 3 takes you on to Ghorepani (2,860 m).

Poon Hill (3,210 m) is the highest point and you reach it on day 4 at sunrise, then walk to Tadapani (2,630 m). The viewpoint is only about 350 m above Ghorepani, which is why this trek suits first-timers and families.

Our itinerary does not give distances in kilometres for this trek, so I have left that column out rather than guess.

More reading: Poon Hill trek cost, Poon Hill 4 and 5 day options, Annapurna Circuit trek map.

Best time to walk this route

Spring (March to May) and autumn (October to November) give the clearest mornings. See the best time to trek in Nepal.

What this route costs

Prices are per person, read from the live trek page on 4 November 2026. Larger groups pay less, and the full table is on the trek page. Insurance should cover helicopter rescue to 3,500 m.

Poon Hill 6-day trek map questions

How high is Poon Hill?

3,210 m on our itinerary. Ghorepani, where you sleep below it, is 2,860 m.

Where does the Poon Hill trek start?

Our plan drives from Kathmandu to Pokhara on day 1, then drives to Nayapul on day 2 and walks to Ulleri.

Is the Poon Hill route the same up and down?

No. You go up through Ulleri and Ghorepani and come down through Tadapani and Ghandruk.

How many days do I need for Poon Hill?

Our plan is 6 days from Kathmandu, with the walking on days 2 to 5. We also run shorter 4 and 5 day options from Pokhara.

How much altitude do I need to insure for?

The highest point is 3,210 m, so your insurance should cover helicopter rescue to at least 3,500 m. Please buy it in your home country.

Is Poon Hill good for beginners and families?

Yes. It is low and short, and we run a 4-day family version too.

Do I need a paper map or GPS app?

Not with us. A licensed guide walks with you on every tier.

If you want to go through the route with me for your own dates, message me on WhatsApp at +977 9810351300.