The 7 Days Poon Hill Trekking with Hot Spring package is a perfect journey that blends stunning mountain scenery, vibrant cultural experiences, and a finale of relaxation in the natural hot springs of Jhinu Danda. This will be a trek for both beginners and experienced trekkers alike, on a moderately graded route through Nepal's very beautiful Annapurna region. This trek leads to a viewpoint called Poon Hill, one of the famous viewpoints in Nepal, from where you will get to see a spectacular sunrise over the ranges of Annapurna and Dhaulagiri.
Passing through some charming villages, Ghorepani and Ghandruk mainly, inhabited by the Gurung community, the trek offers glimpses into traditional culture and warm hospitality. It's a trail carved from thick rhododendron forests, which burst into bloom during springtime, down through richly biodiverse, lush landscapes to terraced farmlands. After days of trekking, you will finally get to plunge into the natural hot springs at Jhinu Danda, a perfect retreat from all that tiredness. This 7-day trekking route comprises several scenic views, cultural insight, and natural beauty, therefore making it one of the most memorable and resourcefully fulfilling adventures in the heart of Nepal.
Day 1: Kathmandu to Pokhara
Day 2: Pokhara to Tikhedhunga
Day 3: Ulleri to Ghorepani
Day 4: Poon Hill Sunrise and Trek to Tadapani
Day 5: Tadapani to Jhinu Danda
Day 6: Jhinu Danda to Nayapul and Return to Pokhara
Day 7: Pokhara to Kathmandu
Day 1: Kathmandu to Pokhara(827m)
Drive from Kathmandu to Pokhara for 5-6 hours or fly for 25-30 minutes. Then, you will arrive at Pokhara, which is 827m above sea level, and have enough time to relax along the lakeside in this peaceful atmosphere with stunning views of Phewa Lake and surrounding peaks.
Day 2: Pokhara to Tikhedhunga(1,570m)
This day drives from Pokhara to Nayapul, the starting point of this trek. You finally reach Tikhedhunga, which is at an elevation of 1,570m. It takes 4 to 5 hours. Day two offers stunning views of the farmland terraces and river banks along Modi Khola.
Day 3: Ulleri to Ghorepani(2,874m)
5-6 hours of walk from Ulleri to Ghorepani, You will first climb 3,300 stone steps then enter lush rhododendron forests that get painted in different colors in spring. The arrival at Ghorepani is surrounded by the views of the Annapurna and Dhaulagiri mountain ranges.
Day 4: Poonhill Sunrise and Trek to Tadapani(3,210m)
Early in the morning, go up to Poon Hill, for one of the most iconic sunrises of Nepal afterward, go down to Ghorepani for breakfast and continue again through scenic forests to reach Tadapani with close-up views of the Machhapuchhre (Fishtail)which will take 4-5 hours.
Day 5: Tadapani to Jhinu Danda (Hot Spring) (1,780m)
The trail from Tadapani descends for 5-6 hours through thick forests and small rivers down to Jhinu Danda, which is 1,780m above sea level. Jhinu is famous for its natural hot springs, and this is a great opportunity to relax in the soothing thermal waters beside the riverside.
Day 6: Jhinu Danda to Nayapul and Return to Pokhara(827m)
On the last day of the trek, you go downhill towards Nayapul for a 4-5 hours trek passing a few terraced fields and small villages. Later, you drive to Pokhara and spend the rest of the day at leisure in this peaceful lakeside town.
Day 7: Drive or fly back to Kathmandu from Pokhara
On the last day, you will be back in Kathmandu. This is the end of the 7-day memorable journey in one of the most panoramic trekking routes of Nepal with Poonhill trekking.
Private airport pickup and hotel transfer.
Standard tourist bus from Kathmandu to Pokhara.
Private transport (car/jeep/bus/van) from Pokhara to Nayapul.
Teahouse accommodation during the trek.
English-speaking, government-licensed trekking guide.
Trekking permits (TIMS and Annapurna Conservation Area Permit).
Trekking porters (1 porter for every 2 trekkers).
Meals during the trek (breakfast, lunch, and dinner).
First aid kit and trekking duffel bag for porters.
Wages, food, accommodation, insurance, and equipment for guides and porters.
Sleeping bags and down jackets (to be returned after the trek).
Government taxes and paperwork.
International airfare and Nepal visa fees.
Personal expenses (laundry, charging batteries, phone calls, WiFi, extra porters, etc.).
Drinks and beverages.
Temple or monastery entrance fees.
Travel insurance and rescue flight fees.
Fees for late arrival or extra nights.
Tips for guides and porters.
