{"id":1291,"date":"2017-09-25T02:12:53","date_gmt":"2017-09-25T02:12:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.tripfuser.com\/blog\/?p=1291"},"modified":"2025-01-04T13:14:51","modified_gmt":"2025-01-04T13:14:51","slug":"poon-hill-trekking","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/poon-hill-trekking\/","title":{"rendered":"Complete Guide to Poon Hill Trekking"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\"><h2>Himalayan views without too much pain<\/h2>\n<p>So you want to climb a mountain in the Himalayas but don\u2019t want to kill yourself or get altitude sickness? This one\u2019s for you \u2013 Poon Hill at a mere 3,210m. Get yourself atop that peak and you\u2019ll be able to soak in uninterrupted panoramic views of the Great Himalayan Range. A magic place to catch sunset, erh, even if it\u2019s 4:30am depending on the time of year you\u2019ll travel. This trek is definitely on the list of top 10 treks for Nepal. No camping required, too.<\/p>\n<p>The Poon Hill Trek is a part of the Annapurna base camp trek \u2013 that trek alone will gobble up 13 to 18 days if you let it. If you need to see and touch the big peaks, ok, do Annapurna, but if you\u2019re fine with just seeing those magnificent crests in the distance, Poon Hill is for you. With 100,000 trekkers tackling Poon Hill each year, you can\u2019t go wrong. It\u2019s <em>the<\/em> scenic ridge walk. Get into the mood. In the time it takes you to scan this review, you can listen to short samples of relaxing music of Nepal by Vajra. Just <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=beXaeq6XPaI\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">visit here<\/a> to get it going on your speaker in the background.<\/p>\n<h2>Your brief on Nepal<\/h2>\n<p>You would have heard of the devastating 2015 earthquakes and landslides that hit Nepal, but the Annapurna region (where you\u2019ll find Poon Hill trek route) was barely touched. Only 11 out of 75 of Nepal\u2019s districts and three out of 35 trekking routes were affected, according to the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.welcomenepal.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Nepal Tourism Board.<\/a><\/p>\n<p>As for man-made disasters, the country\u2019s decade-long civil conflict ended in 2006 with thousands of people killed or having disappeared. Then, in 2008, it became a republic after 240 years of monarchy. Keep yourself updated about what\u2019s happening in Nepal as things can change swiftly \u2013 that\u2019s why foreign advisory services nudge you to exercise a \u201chigh degree of caution\u201d while visiting.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-1335 size-full lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/s3-cdn.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/Poon-Hill-2.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1000\" height=\"649\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/s3-cdn.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/26222752\/Poon-Hill-2.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/s3-cdn.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/26222752\/Poon-Hill-2-300x195.jpg 300w, https:\/\/s3-cdn.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/26222752\/Poon-Hill-2-768x498.jpg 768w, https:\/\/s3-cdn.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/26222752\/Poon-Hill-2-585x380.jpg 585w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1000px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1000\/649;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-1335 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/s3-cdn.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/Poon-Hill-2.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1000\" height=\"649\" srcset=\"https:\/\/s3-cdn.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/26222752\/Poon-Hill-2.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/s3-cdn.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/26222752\/Poon-Hill-2-300x195.jpg 300w, https:\/\/s3-cdn.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/26222752\/Poon-Hill-2-768x498.jpg 768w, https:\/\/s3-cdn.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/26222752\/Poon-Hill-2-585x380.jpg 585w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/noscript><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nationsonline.org\/oneworld\/nepal.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Nepal<\/a>, covers 147,181 square kilometres, and these days is home to 31 million people with women\u2019s life expectancy 70 and men\u2019s 68. Obesity rates are miniscule. Rice, dal, vegetables, and chilli sauce are staple foods in Nepal and ideal to keep you fuelled while trekking, but explore the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=pf493MCi5rA&amp;list=PLeoy0zUu6bqns_3ijV9EnEIScEnBbq6Vv&amp;index=1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Nepali street food<\/a>, too. Oh, and here\u2019s a list of quirky things about Nepal you won\u2019t find in most guides including that people spit on the ground, you\u2019ll find dust in your underwear during the non-monsoon season and goats could be your fellow passengers on a local bus trip. Nice mental images there.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>[vc_row css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1509035681059{background-color: #f2f2f2 !important;border-radius: 5px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1509350069266{margin-bottom: 10px !important;}&#8221; el_class=&#8221;post-cta&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #131f3b;\">CONSIDERING A POON HILL TREKKING TRIP?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Use Designer Journeys to design your ultimate experience, and receive hand-crafted trips built by Local Designers<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_btn title=&#8221;Design Your Trip&#8221; style=&#8221;flat&#8221; color=&#8221;pink&#8221; align=&#8221;center&#8221; link=&#8221;url:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.designerjourneys.com%2Ftrip-gallery||target:%20_blank|&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>The path before you<\/h2>\n<p>This trek is in the central part of Nepal with the starting point of Pokhara about 200km west of Kathmandu and about 180km north of the southern border city, Sunali. You choose between a 30-minute scenic flight of up to six-hour drive from Kathmandu to get to Pokhara.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-1337 size-full lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/s3-cdn.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/Poon-Hill-3.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1000\" height=\"750\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/s3-cdn.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/26222917\/Poon-Hill-3.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/s3-cdn.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/26222917\/Poon-Hill-3-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/s3-cdn.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/26222917\/Poon-Hill-3-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/s3-cdn.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/26222917\/Poon-Hill-3-585x439.jpg 585w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1000px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1000\/750;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-1337 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/s3-cdn.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/Poon-Hill-3.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1000\" height=\"750\" srcset=\"https:\/\/s3-cdn.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/26222917\/Poon-Hill-3.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/s3-cdn.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/26222917\/Poon-Hill-3-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/s3-cdn.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/26222917\/Poon-Hill-3-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/s3-cdn.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/26222917\/Poon-Hill-3-585x439.jpg 585w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/noscript><\/p>\n<p>So, here\u2019s the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=TzzsWewU_fU\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Annapurna Circuit (or Ghorepani to) Poon Hill Trek<\/a> in five days \u2013 begin in Pokhara for the 46km drive\/bus trip to Nayapul (1,010m) where the trail starts. Four hours of hiking separates you from Tirkhedhunga (1,525m), your stop for the night \u2013 this <a href=\"https:\/\/asoulwindow.com\/2017\/07\/10\/the-poonhill-trek-day-1-nayapul-to-tikhedhunga-annapurna-trail-in-naturally-nepal\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">blog<\/a> captures that day. Next day you\u2019re up for five hours of trudging to get to Ghorepani. The next day, get up early to tackle the one-hour-long trek to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=BkttGPASgJ8\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">see sunrise from the top of Poon Hill<\/a>, then you\u2019ve got a five-hour trek to Tadapani. By day four, you\u2019ll be warmed up for seven hours of hiking to Ghandruk (2,000m). The next day, you\u2019ll only need to hike up to two hours max (passing Way Jhinu Hot Spring and Syauli) to the meeting spot for transport back to Pokhara. Including the drive to\/from Pokhara, it\u2019s 133km approximately. That means you\u2019ll be on your feet for about 40km \u2013 on average hiking between three and five hours each day. Here\u2019s an easy-on-the-eye (and ear) <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=i40gFkRSZwA\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">video<\/a> capturing the trek. Expect to walk through rhododendron and oak forests.<\/p>\n<h2>What you\u2019ll see<\/h2>\n<p>Talking about vistas, a group of travellers who focus on Nepal, called Ghumante, have posted exquisite images of the trek on their <a href=\"https:\/\/ghumante.com\/poonhill\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">blog<\/a> and it gives you glimpses of those steps you\u2019ll need to conquer. For a totally different vista of the Annapurna Circuit from Kathmandu to Pool Hill, take in <a href=\"https:\/\/zafigo.com\/stories\/zafigo-stories\/annapurna-circuit-journey-from-kathmandu-to-poon-hill\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">these sketches<\/a> and blog from an artist and recent trekker, Marni Zainodin. And you\u2019ll want to see the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=2OPVn45W_JA\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">vid of the sunrise<\/a> from Poon Hill, too.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1509035681059{background-color: #f2f2f2 !important;border-radius: 5px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1509350069266{margin-bottom: 10px !important;}&#8221; el_class=&#8221;post-cta&#8221;]<\/span><\/p>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\"><b>Don&#8217;t Miss Our Exclusive Offers! Subscribe Today!<\/b><\/h4>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For the ultimate travel inspiration, local insight straight from our expert Local Designers and exclusive offers you won&#8217;t find anywhere else from Designer Journeys, sign up today! Don&#8217;t miss out.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">[\/vc_column_text][vc_btn title=&#8221;Subscribe&#8221; style=&#8221;flat&#8221; color=&#8221;pink&#8221; align=&#8221;center&#8221; link=&#8221;url:\/\/www.designerjourneys.com\/subscribe&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>How fit do you have to be?<\/h2>\n<p>Bangladeshi writer <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thedailystar.net\/shout\/explore\/deep-the-himalayas-the-climb-poon-hill-1304764\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Tahmeed Chaudhury<\/a> tackled the climb having no trekking experience, a \u201cfitness level below the minimum standards\u201d and he only acclimatized at Pokhara for just a day. One of the low points for him was a trail \u201ccomposed entirely of 3,300 steep stone steps\u201d. Tahmeed said he took lots of breaks over the three \u201cexcruciatingly painful hours\u201d he needed to scale it. Hate to break it to you, but another <a href=\"https:\/\/thegirlandglobe.com\/ghorepani-poon-hill-trek-nepal\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">blogger<\/a>, Becky, says there are actually more than 4,000 steps, yup, but who\u2019s counting (we sure didn\u2019t). She describes it as \u201cneither a nature hike nor a cultural experience\u201d as the villages felt like tourist centres. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.designerjourneys.com\/trip-gallery\/8-day-majestic-annapurna-trek-1791993229\">The Poon Hill Trek<\/a> can be trudged in any season and by any person including children and older people. We\u2019d advise a moderate of fitness including walking, jogging and, yes, climbing steps to train.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-1338 size-full lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/s3-cdn.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/Poon-Hill-4.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1000\" height=\"750\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/s3-cdn.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/26223031\/Poon-Hill-4.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/s3-cdn.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/26223031\/Poon-Hill-4-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/s3-cdn.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/26223031\/Poon-Hill-4-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/s3-cdn.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/26223031\/Poon-Hill-4-585x439.jpg 585w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1000px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1000\/750;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-1338 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/s3-cdn.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/Poon-Hill-4.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1000\" height=\"750\" srcset=\"https:\/\/s3-cdn.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/26223031\/Poon-Hill-4.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/s3-cdn.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/26223031\/Poon-Hill-4-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/s3-cdn.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/26223031\/Poon-Hill-4-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/s3-cdn.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/26223031\/Poon-Hill-4-585x439.jpg 585w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/noscript><\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019d prefer your adventure to be more off trail, stay awhile in Pokhara, known as the City of Lakes. Around this city you can see more than 20 mountains and nine lakes. There are mystical caves such as Mahendra, Chamero, Gupteshwor, Sita, Crystal, Crazy and Devi\u2019s Fall for you to explore. Check out the International Mountaineering Museum, Gorkha Memorial Museum, the Regional Museum, Annapurna Natural History Museum and Gurung Museum. Ramp up your adventuring with rafting, bungee jumping, skydiving, zip flying or even paragliding nearby. Yep, you can paraglide over Pokhara, monasteries, temples, majestic lakes and jungle forests particularly at sunrise or sunset.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1509035681059{background-color: #f2f2f2 !important;border-radius: 5px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1509350069266{margin-bottom: 10px !important;}&#8221; el_class=&#8221;post-cta&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #131f3b;\">CONSIDERING A POON HILL TREKKING TRIP?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Use Designer Journeys to design your ultimate experience, and receive hand-crafted trips built by Local Designers<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_btn title=&#8221;Design Your Trip&#8221; style=&#8221;flat&#8221; color=&#8221;pink&#8221; align=&#8221;center&#8221; link=&#8221;url:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.designerjourneys.com%2Ftrip-gallery||target:%20_blank|&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>Time is of the essence<\/h2>\n<p>In fact, you could spend more time doing those off-trek adventures. Others have nailed said trek in two nights and three days. Reshma Narasing, a full-time travel blogger, who writes under the name, <a href=\"https:\/\/thesologlobetrotter.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">the Solo Globetrotter<\/a> agrees. When <a href=\"https:\/\/thesologlobetrotter.com\/ghorepani-poon-hill-trek-nepal\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">she trekked<\/a> in February, winter was about to end and the valleys looked barren. If you\u2019re doing the trek in the rainy season, there will be leeches (douse them in salt to deflect them). The most popular time for this trek is from September to November, but other times also recommended are February, March, and April. As for the weather, keep your eye on the mountain forecast <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mountain-forecast.com\/peaks\/Poon-Hill\/forecasts\/3210\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">site<\/a>, which also includes an interactive topographical map or the <a href=\"https:\/\/weather.com\/weather\/hourbyhour\/l\/Ghorepani+Nepal+NPPH3466:1:NP\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">hour-by-hour forecast<\/a> for nearby Ghorepani.<\/p>\n<h2>Mapping out your adventure<\/h2>\n<p>You could do this trek without buying a map beforehand, but if they\u2019re your thing, visit <a href=\"https:\/\/www.omnimap.com\/catalog\/int\/nepal\/65-0481.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Omnimap<\/a> for a quality one. Google has this basic <a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/d\/viewer?mid=1bdJnufx2siCHEcvqlPLInGf3n8o&amp;hl=en_US&amp;ll=28.27221180856098%2C83.9448997683105&amp;z=14\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">overview<\/a> and there\u2019s a huge range via Google Images <a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/search?q=poon+hill+trek+route+map&amp;hl=en-US&amp;tbm=isch&amp;tbo=u&amp;source=univ&amp;sa=X&amp;ved=0ahUKEwiykqyZwprWAhXJNJQKHT28Bw4QsAQIJw&amp;biw=1920&amp;bih=974\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2>To join a tour or not<\/h2>\n<p>You have three options \u2013 to book a tour through an agency, hire a local guide who\u2019s been recommended to you, such as through your hotel, or go solo wolf.<\/p>\n<p>There are oodles of organised tours on offer ranging from just over US$400 for a five day trek to US$855 for 12 days, but keep an eye on prices due to currency fluctuations. The rule is to get three quotes before you decide. Check the fine print regarding what the package deal does and doesn\u2019t cover and figure out if you\u2019ll need a porter to carry your gear (we\u2019re guessing not with the ease of this trek).<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-1339 size-full lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/s3-cdn.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/Poon-Hill-5.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1000\" height=\"664\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/s3-cdn.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/26223159\/Poon-Hill-5.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/s3-cdn.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/26223159\/Poon-Hill-5-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/s3-cdn.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/26223159\/Poon-Hill-5-768x510.jpg 768w, https:\/\/s3-cdn.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/26223159\/Poon-Hill-5-585x388.jpg 585w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1000px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1000\/664;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-1339 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/s3-cdn.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/Poon-Hill-5.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1000\" height=\"664\" srcset=\"https:\/\/s3-cdn.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/26223159\/Poon-Hill-5.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/s3-cdn.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/26223159\/Poon-Hill-5-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/s3-cdn.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/26223159\/Poon-Hill-5-768x510.jpg 768w, https:\/\/s3-cdn.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/26223159\/Poon-Hill-5-585x388.jpg 585w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/noscript><\/p>\n<p>If a local guide is your preference, meet them first to ensure if you click. It can really dampen your trip if you get narky around your guide. Using a guide means you\u2019ll pay for everything plus about US $25 a day to cover your guide\u2019s meals, accommodation, services and the tip. It\u2019s a good deal if you can find a local guide \u2013 not always easy and see how open they are to bargaining on the price.<\/p>\n<p>You won\u2019t be a pioneer if you do the Poon Hill trek solo \u2013 it\u2019s actually quite common and the cheapest option. If you\u2019re not hassled organising the logistics yourself, you\u2019ll make considerable savings and think again about doing it all online before you go as this approach could see you pay triple. Also, the trek route is well-trodden so don\u2019t stress about getting lost. If you\u2019re not trekking with a guide, try haggling with a teahouse for accommodation \u2013 if you eat two meals there, sometimes your overnight stay is thrown in for free. Some guesthouses offer WiFi for about US$1 an hour, but save your bragging about the trek for when you return to Kathmandu using <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lostwithpurpose.com\/digital-nomads-thamel\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">this list<\/a> of cafes with fast WiFi.<\/p>\n<p>Whatever option you select to get around, you\u2019ll be staying in the same teahouses\/accommodation which can be pretty basic. Don\u2019t believe those \u2018hot shower\u2019 signs outside every guesthouse, by the way. You won\u2019t have reliable electrical power around the clock either. And it can get tricky to get a room during some peak seasons.<\/p>\n<h2>Get permit ready<\/h2>\n<p>Pokhara, Nepal\u2019s second biggest city, is the starting point for your trek so drop into the tourism office there to buy your permit or get it from the Kathmandu office. The permit you\u2019ll need is to visit and trek the Annapurna Conservation Area. It will cost you about US$20. Next is your Trekkers\u2019 Information Management Systems Fee \u2013 about US$16. Keep extra passport-size pix as you\u2019ll need a couple when you apply for each entry trekking permit.<strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<h2>What to take<strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>For the novices who\u2019ve yet to trek, this is a nifty list to get you going, which depends of course on the season, temps and your tolerances. Our list includes thick down jacket, fleece top, wind jacket, waterproof pants jacket, thermal pants and tops, toasty gloves, several pairs of woollen socks, hiking boots, casual closed shoes, your own sleeping bag liner (we use a black silk one that packs minimally and won\u2019t show the dirt), sunglasses, sunscreen, walking sticks (save your knees on those steps!), hat and some T-shirts. You\u2019ll also need the local currency, Nepalese Rupees, as there won\u2019t be many credit card machines on your track. BYO loo paper as chances are that the teahouses won\u2019t supply it. A water bottle is a must, too, even where you get it filled up in lodges and restaurants, still pop in a water purification tablet and let it sit before you sip. Expect to spend about US$4 a day on water if you\u2019re buying bottles.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-1340 size-full lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/s3-cdn.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/Poon-Hill-6.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1000\" height=\"635\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/s3-cdn.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/26223327\/Poon-Hill-6.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/s3-cdn.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/26223327\/Poon-Hill-6-300x191.jpg 300w, https:\/\/s3-cdn.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/26223327\/Poon-Hill-6-768x488.jpg 768w, https:\/\/s3-cdn.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/26223327\/Poon-Hill-6-585x371.jpg 585w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1000px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1000\/635;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-1340 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/s3-cdn.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/Poon-Hill-6.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1000\" height=\"635\" srcset=\"https:\/\/s3-cdn.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/26223327\/Poon-Hill-6.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/s3-cdn.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/26223327\/Poon-Hill-6-300x191.jpg 300w, https:\/\/s3-cdn.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/26223327\/Poon-Hill-6-768x488.jpg 768w, https:\/\/s3-cdn.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/26223327\/Poon-Hill-6-585x371.jpg 585w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/noscript><\/p>\n<p>Ensure you have snacks to keep you powered, too, and buy them up big in Pokhara. And despite this popular blog post\u2019s name \u2018<a href=\"https:\/\/whereintheworldisnina.com\/how-to-go-trekking-in-nepal-poon-hill-trek\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">How to Go Trekking in Nepal and what NOT do \u2013 Poon Hill Trek<\/a>\u2019 \u2013 it\u2019s not about deterring you from this trek. It\u2019s actually a good read to firm up your checklist for the trek. All up, you\u2019d be expecting to carry about 6kg in your pack while doing this trek \u2013 apart from your snacks. You won\u2019t need a personal locator beacon on this trek as it\u2019s quite popular and not that strenuous. If you don\u2019t fancy lugging in your trekking gear from overseas, consider buying or renting it in Pokhara.<\/p>\n<h2>Last words about the \u2018hill\u2019<\/h2>\n<p>Once you\u2019ve made the commitment to visit Nepal and do the Poon Hill trek, be prepared for a bit of ribbing. 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