Deurali to Pokhara on the Poon Hill trek covers 4 stages, via Tadapani, Ghandruk and Jhinu Danda. It goes from about 3,000 to 3,100 m to about 820 m, a net descent of roughly 2,180 m. Timing depends on road and multi-day sections, so use the stage list.
Quick facts
- Start: Deurali, about 3,000 to 3,100 m
- End: Pokhara, about 820 m
- Change: a net descent of roughly 2,180 m
- Stages: 4
- Total time: varies, see the stage list
- Hardest stage: moderate
Stage by stage
- Deurali to Tadapani: 3 to 4 hours (moderate)
- Tadapani to Ghandruk: 3 to 4 hours (moderate)
- Ghandruk to Jhinu Danda: 2.5 to 3.5 hours (moderate)
- Jhinu Danda to Pokhara: 4 to 6 hours to the road, then 1.5 to 2 hours by vehicle (moderate)
How to split it
Some stages are road journeys or multi-day, so treat the stage list below as the guide. The route passes through Tadapani, Ghandruk and Jhinu Danda. Lodge availability changes by season, so confirm night stops with your operator.
Altitude and health
This route reaches about 3,000 m. Altitude sickness is possible above 3,000 m, so walk slowly, drink water and tell your guide about headaches, nausea or poor sleep. Altitudes vary by a few tens of metres between maps and guidebooks.
Reverse direction
Walking Pokhara to Deurali is the same route in reverse and means a net climb, so allow more time than the walk down.
Common questions
- How long is Deurali to Pokhara? The time depends on road and multi-day sections, so check the stage list.
- Which places are on the way from Deurali to Pokhara? The route passes Tadapani, Ghandruk and Jhinu Danda.
Plan it
Back to all route information or see the Poon Hill trek guides.
