Nayapul to Poon Hill on the Poon Hill trek covers 4 stages, via Tikhedhunga, Ulleri and Ghorepani. It goes from about 1,070 m to about 3,210 m, a net gain of roughly 2,140 m. Total walking time is about 8.8 to 11.8 hours.
Quick facts
- Start: Nayapul, about 1,070 m
- End: Poon Hill, about 3,210 m
- Change: a net gain of roughly 2,140 m
- Stages: 4
- Total time: about 8.8 to 11.8 hours of walking
- Hardest stage: hard
Stage by stage
- Nayapul to Tikhedhunga: 3 to 4 hours (moderate)
- Tikhedhunga to Ulleri: 2 to 3 hours (hard)
- Ulleri to Ghorepani: 3 to 4 hours (moderate to hard)
- Ghorepani to Poon Hill: 45 minutes to 1.5 hours up in the dark (easy to moderate)
How to split it
This is more than a day of walking, so trekkers usually break it into stages and sleep along the way. The route passes through Tikhedhunga, Ulleri and Ghorepani. Lodge availability changes by season, so confirm night stops with your operator.
Altitude and health
This route reaches about 3,210 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 Poon Hill to Nayapul is the same route in reverse. It is mostly downhill and usually quicker, but a long descent is hard on the knees, so poles help.
Common questions
- How long is Nayapul to Poon Hill? Total walking time is about 8.8 to 11.8 hours, depending on pace and stops.
- Which places are on the way from Nayapul to Poon Hill? The route passes Tikhedhunga, Ulleri and Ghorepani.
Plan it
Back to all route information or see the Poon Hill trek guides.
