Poon Hill Trek and Pokhara Adventure, 6 Days: Paragliding and Bungee is a 6-day trek and adventure trip for active travellers who want a short Himalayan trek and both big Pokhara adventures in one trip. It reaches 3,210 m (Poon Hill) and is graded Easy to moderate: four days of walking on stone steps below 3,000 m, a tandem flight and a bungee jump. It costs from USD 710 per person (Budget, couple). The price per person is the same for a private trip and a group of the same size, and it falls as the group grows.
Poon Hill and Pokhara Adventure at a glance
| Duration | 6 days, Pokhara to Pokhara |
|---|---|
| Maximum altitude | 3,210 m / 10,531 ft (Poon Hill, sunrise only). You sleep no higher than 2,860 m |
| Activities | Tandem paragliding, the Poon Hill trek, an 80 m bungee jump |
| Who can do it | Bungee: ages 10 and over, 35 to 125 kg. Paragliding: weight limit about 100 kg |
| Best months | October and November, then March and April |
| Group size | 1 to 20, always private |
| Permits | Annapurna Conservation Area and TIMS. Included |
| From price | USD 710 per person, Budget, couple. Standard USD 1,030, Luxury USD 1,445 |
Why I built it this way
This is the trip for people who want a real Himalayan trek and the two big Pokhara adventures, in six days and without flying to Lukla. Day 1 is the Sarangkot sunrise and a tandem paragliding flight. Then four days on the Poon Hill trek, the classic first trek in Nepal, with the sunrise from Poon Hill at 3,210 m. Day 6 is the 80 m bungee jump, before you leave Pokhara.
It is our Poon Hill trek, 4 days from Pokhara with the adventure days added at each end. You never sleep higher than 2,860 m, the lodges are close together, and the first trek day climbs about 3,000 stone steps to Ulleri, so poles help. If you would rather skip the adrenaline, the four-day trek is sold on its own. Read Poon Hill Trek Itinerary: 4 and 5 Day Options, Day by Day and Pokhara Adventure Activities Compared: Paragliding, Bungee, Zipline and What to Book First first.
It starts and ends in Pokhara. We can book your flight or tourist bus from Kathmandu, and the night before day 1 as an add-on. Every booking helps pay the teacher's salary at our Nagarjun Learning Center in Saldum. The Everest Holiday is a family company founded in 2016, from three generations of guiding in the Himalayas.
Best time to go, month by month
These notes come from our guides and our Pokhara blogs. They are not forecasts, and the activities run on the day only when the weather is safe.
| Month | What it is like | My verdict |
|---|---|---|
| January | Cool, clear mornings and cold nights. Mountain views are often sharp. Paragliding flights are shorter in the weaker thermals. | Good |
| February | Clear and dry, warming up by the end of the month. | Good |
| March | Warm days, haze building by the afternoon. Good flying. | Good |
| April | Warm and busy. Haze often hides the mountains after mid morning. | Good, start early |
| May | Hot and humid before the monsoon, with storms in the afternoon. | Possible |
| June | The monsoon starts. Flights and the bungee often stop for rain. | Not recommended |
| July | Monsoon. Heavy rain, low cloud, most flights cancelled. | No |
| August | Monsoon. Heavy rain, low cloud. Davis Falls is at its fullest. | No |
| September | The rains ease in the second half and the air clears. | Late September |
| October | Clear skies and the best flying of the year. Busy, so we book the activity slots early. | Best |
| November | Dry, clear and calm. Excellent views from Sarangkot. | Best |
| December | Cool and clear. Some crosswinds in the afternoon. | Good |
October and November are the best months for the trek and the flying. Late March to April brings rhododendrons on Poon Hill. The activities run only in safe weather.
Starting dates for 2027
This trip runs on any dates you choose. These are the windows I would pick for 2027. Festival dates are the expected ones from public calendars and are confirmed each year.
| Window in 2027 | What to expect | My advice |
|---|---|---|
| January to February 2027 | Cool and clear, quiet in Pokhara. | Good |
| March to May 2027 (Holi expected 22 to 23 March) | Warm and busy. Morning views, haze by afternoon, storms in May. | Good in March and April |
| June to mid September 2027 | Monsoon. Flights and the bungee often stop for rain. | No |
| Mid September to December 2027 (Dashain expected 6 to 10 October, Tihar 29 to 31 October, not yet announced) | Clear skies and the best flying weeks. Book early around the festivals. | Best |
We confirm each activity slot the day before, according to the weather.
Permits and costs
Poon Hill is inside the Annapurna Conservation Area. We arrange the permit and the TIMS card.
| Permit or fee | Cost | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Annapurna Conservation Area permit | NPR 3,000 (NPR 1,000 SAARC) | Included |
| TIMS card | NPR 2,000 (NPR 1,000 SAARC) | Included, we issue it through our agency |
The price per person falls as the group grows, and a child pays the same as an adult. Private or group, the price per person is the same. Here is the full table. These prices hold for 2027.
| Group size | Budget | Standard | Luxury |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 guest (solo) | USD 1,100 | USD 1,430 | USD 2,275 |
| 2 to 4 guests | USD 710 | USD 1,030 | USD 1,445 |
| 5 to 8 guests | USD 490 | USD 815 | USD 1,235 |
| 9 to 12 guests | USD 430 | USD 730 | USD 1,190 |
| 13 to 20 guests | USD 420 | USD 710 | USD 1,185 |
Not included: international flights, your Nepal visa (USD 30 for 15 days or USD 50 for 30 days, paid in cash on arrival), Kathmandu hotel nights, travel insurance, tips, personal spending and any extra porter (USD 25 per day plus 13% VAT and the 3.5% bank charge). You pay a 10% deposit to book and the balance in Kathmandu. We take US dollars or euros, in cash or by card, and card payments carry a 3.5% bank charge.
Getting there and getting back
The trip starts at your Pokhara hotel before dawn on day 1, so you arrive in Pokhara the day before. Pokhara is a 25-minute flight or about seven hours by tourist bus from Kathmandu, and we can book either. On day 2 we drive to Nayapul and walk; on day 5 the vehicle meets you at Ghandruk. We check road conditions 48 hours before departure. If a road is not open, we move your dates free of charge.
Visa on arrival is USD 30 for 15 days or USD 50 for 30 days, and your passport must be valid for at least six months. Read Nayapul: The Trailhead for Poon Hill, Annapurna Base Camp and Khopra Danda for the trailhead.
Safety and altitude
Paragliding and bungee jumping run only in safe weather. If the wind or rain stops them, we move you to the next safe slot or another day of the trip. Tandem flights are flown by certified pilots, and the bungee team checks your weight, harness and footwear before every jump. You are never pushed to jump or fly.
Limits: the bungee is for ages 10 and over, between 35 and 125 kg, with closed shoes. Paragliding operators set a weight limit of about 100 kg. Tell us about any heart, back, neck or blood-pressure problem, or a pregnancy, before you book. Buy travel insurance at home that names paragliding and bungee jumping.
On the trek your guide checks your oxygen level every day. You sleep no higher than 2,860 m, so altitude sickness is unlikely, but tell your guide at once if you feel unwell.
What to pack
- Closed shoes with a good grip (needed for the bungee and the paragliding launch)
- A warm layer for the Sarangkot sunrise, which is cold before dawn
- Sun hat, SPF 50 sun cream and sunglasses
- A light rain jacket
- A small daypack with water
- Cash for tea, snacks and photos at the bungee site
- Trekking boots worn in before the trip, and trekking poles for the stone steps
- A warm jacket for the Poon Hill sunrise at 3,210 m
Budget, Standard or Luxury
All three tiers do the same trek and the same activities. What changes is the rooms, the meals, the porter and the vehicle.
| Budget | Standard | Luxury | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rooms | Shared rooms in simple teahouses | Private twin rooms, attached bathroom where the lodge has one | Private deluxe rooms, ensuite where the lodge has one |
| Porter | None. You carry your own pack. An extra porter is USD 25 per day plus 13% VAT and the 3.5% bank charge | One porter for every two trekkers, 20 kg each in total. A solo guest has no porter: the guide carries up to 10 kg | One dedicated porter for every trekker |
| Pokhara hotel | Simple, clean hotel, twin share | 3-star hotel, private room | Deluxe hotel, ensuite |
| Meals | Breakfast in Pokhara only | All meals | All meals with fruit, nuts and non-alcoholic drinks |
Read before you book
- Poon Hill Trek Itinerary: 4 and 5 Day Options, Day by Day
- Pokhara Adventure Activities Compared: Paragliding, Bungee, Zipline and What to Book First
- Paragliding in Pokhara: Everything You Need to Know Before You Fly
- Bungee jumping in Nepal: the complete guide
- Sarangkot: The Hill Where Dawn Breaks Twice | Pokhara Sunrise Guide
The Everest Holiday is a family company founded in 2016, from three generations of guiding in the Himalayas.
