Rapid Poonhill Trek-2 days

Rapid Ponhill Trek-2 days is for those who love challenging adventure in their life. In this Rapid Poonhill Trek-2 days, trekkers are going to accomplish the trekking starting from 900m to 3200m in two days. So, of course, a sound level fitness is required for this Rapid Poonhill Trek-2 days.

Rapid Poonhill Trek- 2 days begins from Pokhara. Drive to Nayapool from Pokhara begin hiking in the country enjoying picturesque traditional settlements encountering with friendly local people. We enjoy the melodious natural water falls on the entire trail till Ghorepani.

Pass Tikhedhunga and climb more than 3000 stone steps at Ulleri.Optionally, we can use Poonhill Jeep Ride till Ulleri. The more you ascend, the more you celebrate the walk via lush rhododendron capturing incredible landscapes. Finally, we get to Ghorepani, a beautiful town in the lap of beautiful Machhapuchhre and Annapurna massif.

Climb Poonhill early in the morning before sunrise. Wait for the sunrise for few minutes. As the first fall of sunrays hit the mountain summits, Annapurna massif, Dhaulagiri, Machhapuchhre, Manaslu and Ganesh Himal dazzle our eyes and the cameras that our eyes cannot believe such incredible mountain panorama.

After celebrating this blissful moment, we descend to Ghorepani, have breakfast and trek all the way down to Nayapool via Ulleri and Tikhedhunga. Finally, we take another short drive to Pokhara to end this Rapid Poonhill Trek- 2 days.

Highlights- Rapid Poonhill Trek-2 days

• Peaceful and serene Pokhara Valley and its natural blessings: lakes, caves and fall 
• Poonhill Trek in 2 days 
• Poonhill, one of the most popular viewpoints in Annapurna Region trekking in Nepal
• Breathtaking Mountain peaks and stunning sunrise from Poonhill include Annapurna Massif, Dhaulagiri, beautiful Machhapuchhre, Manaslu and Ganesh Himal
• Traditional lifestyle and friendly people
• Annapurna Conservation Area, the biggest conservation area in the world and its flora and fauna
• Natural water falls, creeks, flowering rhododendron, winding rivers, picturesque settlements 

Accommodation

 Mountain accommodation during the trekking days will be very ordinary and basic. All accommodation will be on twin sharing basis. Single supplementary has to pay extra.  We spend the night at lodges and guesthouses. We occasionally get attached bathrooms. eNepaltour Pvt. Ltd. tries its best to book the A grade accommodation in the mountain prior to the trekking unlike other populated regions.

Meals

We provide all the meals during the trekking days excluding drinks. In the trekking days, you pick up the item mentioned in the menu at the lodge or guesthouse and you will enjoy it. Sometimes, in a big group, you may have buffet service too. This takes place especially in peak season (Sept-Nov).  Breakfast will be provided at the guesthouse where we spent the night, lunch somewhere in the middle of the next destination and dinner at the guesthouse where we stay tonight. We offer you typical organic Nepali cushion which are really amazing. One item of meal costs between3-9 USD in this trekking route. 

Best Time to Travel

Autumn (Sept. to Nov.) and spring (March to May) are the best time for Trekking. The weather is delightful and pleasant during autumn. The mountain views are astonishing.

The hills are wrapped with beautiful flowering rhododendron during spring. Mjaority of the trekkers find Spring best time for Rapid PoonHill Trek-2 days since they love to see flowering rhododendron.

Winter( Dec-Feb) will be very harsh due to cold and cloudy weather which hide the mountain peaks. However, people love to play with snow and make their Poonhill Trek during December and January.

Summer will be too hot for some trekkers. Heavy rainfall occurs and disturbs the transportation and even walk in the mountain.

Actually, Poonhill Trek can be done all round the year. 

Physical Condition and Experience

Those who can walk 6-8 hours in the mountain can do this trek. Rapid Poonhill Trek-2 days is an easy trek in Annapurna Region Trekking in Nepal. Regular exercise, jogging and short hiking enhance your stamina and confidence. No prior trekking experience and technical skills are required for Rapid Poonhill Trek-2 days. These prior skills will be an asset for it.

Getting to the trailhead and Away

We drive of fly from Kathmandu to Pokhara. It is short 25 minutes flight. But if you choose to drive, it takes 8-9 hours. Again from Pokhrara, we drive 1.30 hrs to Nayapool. Nayapool is the bginning point of Rapid Poonhill Trek-2 days. We again end our Rapid Poonhill trek- 2 days at Nayapool and drive back to Pokhara. We either choose to fly or drive back to Kathmandu from Pokhara. 

Threats and Safety

We do not really face such terrible threats during this trekking. There is no any slippery trail. We do not face any glaciers and avalanches in  Rapid Poonhill Trek-2 days. But climbing steep uphill of  Ulleri might be challenging sometimes for the beginners. But it is only for 2-3 hours hiking. Otherwise, we will celebrate beautiful and pleasant trek in the lap of mountains. 

There are very rare cases the trekkers suffered from altitude sickness or some dizziness. This is not actually altitude sickness. We do not really get altitude problem below 4000 m.  It may be because dehydration and lack of stamina. Report it to you trekking leader or guide if you have any health inconveniences. You will immediately be rescued. Drink plenty of hot drinks and do not smoke in the higher elevation. Have balanced diet and sound sleep. 

 Note: If you have serious health problem, please consult doctor or inform us before departure to the trailhead.