Poon Hill Ghandruk Yoga Trek

The first day of the Poon Hill Ghandruk Yoga trek is all about travelling from Kathmandu to Pokhara via tourist bus. In the morning, your guide will pick you up and take you to the tourist bus station. You will catch a bus and travel along the Prithvi Highway. The drive is long but full of beautiful views, with plenty to see from your window. Along the way, you will see green hills, terraced fields, local life, and also distant Himalayan peaks.

You’ll cross the Trishuli River and pass towns like Dumre before finally reaching Pokhara, also known as the City of Lakes. You will arrive at Pokhara by late afternoon. Once you arrive in Pokhara, a hotel representative will meet you at the bus station and take you to your hotel. After some rest, your guide will take you on a short walking tour around Phewa Lake. You’ll explore the vibrant Lakeside area, where modern cafes and shops blend with local traditions and culture. Before ending your day, you will join your first yoga session by the lake to relax your body and calm your mind.

Optional: You can also fly to Pokhara from Kathmandu, which will take around 30 minutes. But you need to pay extra for the flight cost.

You will start your second day of the Poon Hill yoga trek with an early morning yoga practice session in Pokhara. Then, after breakfast, you’ll drive to Hile in a jeep. The ride takes about 2.5hrs and covers 52km. The drive passes through several villages like Naudanda, Kande, and Lumle before reaching Nayapul. The road from Nayapul to Hile is narrow and bumpy, so only smaller vehicles like jeeps can travel it.

After reaching Hile, your short trek to Ulleri begins. You need to climb a stone-paved staircase to reach Ulleri. The walk takes around 1.5hrs and is a great warm-up for the days ahead on the Poon Hill trek route. Once you reach Ulleri, you’ll check into a cozy teahouse. In the evening, you will take part in another refreshing yoga and meditation session to help you relax and prepare for the next day.

Just like the previous day, your morning in Ulleri begins with a peaceful yoga session. The fresh mountain air and beautiful views of the Annapurna, Machhapuchhre, and Hiuchuli make it the perfect place to stretch and breathe. And after breakfast, you’ll start your trek from Ulleri to Ghorepani along the Ghandruk Poon Hill Yoga trek path.

The Yoga trekking in the Poon Hill Ghandruk route climbs uphill through thick rhododendron and pine forests. You will cross two villages, Banthanti and Nangethanti, before you reach Ghorepani. As you get closer to Ghorepani, the trail gets a bit steeper. But the good side is that the views of Dhaulagiri and the Annapurna mountain ranges come into full view. Ghorepani is a lovely mountain village inhabited by the Gurung and Magar communities. Later in the evening, you’ll take part in another yoga session to stretch your body. You’ll stay overnight in a cozy teahouse or guesthouse in Ghorepani.

Day 4 of your Poonhill yoga trek in Nepal starts early, before sunrise. You’ll leave Ghorepani in the dark and hike uphill for about 45 minutes to reach the top of Poon Hill (3,210m). From this vantage point, you will catch one of the breathtaking sunrise views over the Himalayas. As the first rays of sunlight touch the snowy peaks, you’ll see a golden glow over Dhaulagiri, Annapurna I, Machhapuchhre, Annapurna South, and Hiunchuli Himal. You will do a short yoga session on Poon Hill.

After enjoying this magical moment, you’ll return to Ghorepani. You will have breakfast and then begin your trek to Tadapani. From this point onwards, you will prepare to return from the Poonhill trek. The trail enters through peaceful forests filled with rhododendron, bamboo, and pine trees. There will be some gentle ups and downs as well. Along the way, you’ll take short breaks to rest and soak in nature. When you reach Tadapani, you’ll do another evening of Yoga and then rest for the night.

Take part in the early morning gentle yoga and meditation sessions, and then have your breakfast. It’s your last day on the Poon Hill Trek trail. After breakfast, you will begin your descent journey. The path is easy at first, and after about an hour, you’ll reach Bhasi Kharka, a summer shelter used by herders. From here, the trail goes downhill through dense forests, small creeks, and streams.

Soon after, you will reach Ghandruk. Ghandruk is a big Gurung village and is often called the Switzerland of Nepal because of its beauty. You’ll explore the village, have lunch, and enjoy the panoramic views of the Annapurna range. After that, you’ll walk downhill to Kymche (also spelled Kimche), where a vehicle will be waiting. From here, you’ll drive back to Pokhara. You’ll stay overnight at a comfortable 3-star hotel in Pokhara, where you can relax and reflect on your amazing adventure.

On this day, you will drive back from Pokhara to Kathmandu. Along the way, you can enjoy views of green hills, rivers, and local villages. It’s a great time to reflect on your beautiful trekking and yoga experience in the Annapurna region.

Once you reach Kathmandu, you’ll head to your 3-star hotel in Thamel, the heart of the city. In the evening, you’ll enjoy a special farewell dinner with the group to celebrate your journey. Thamel is a lively area where you can explore local shops, enjoy music, or just relax after the adventure. This marks the official end of your peaceful and refreshing Poon Hill Yoga trek in Nepal.