Poon Hill to Ghandruk on the Poon Hill trek covers 3 stages, via Deurali and Tadapani. It goes from about 3,210 m to about 1,940 m, a net descent of roughly 1,270 m. Total walking time is about 7 to 10 hours.
Quick facts
- Start: Poon Hill, about 3,210 m
- End: Ghandruk, about 1,940 m
- Change: a net descent of roughly 1,270 m
- Stages: 3
- Total time: about 7 to 10 hours of walking
- Hardest stage: moderate
Stage by stage
- Poon Hill to Deurali: 1 to 2 hours, normally after returning to Ghorepani (easy to moderate)
- Deurali to Tadapani: 3 to 4 hours (moderate)
- Tadapani to Ghandruk: 3 to 4 hours (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 Deurali and Tadapani. 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 Ghandruk to Poon Hill is the same route in reverse and means a net climb, so allow more time than the walk down.
Common questions
- How long is Poon Hill to Ghandruk? Total walking time is about 7 to 10 hours, depending on pace and stops.
- Which places are on the way from Poon Hill to Ghandruk? The route passes Deurali and Tadapani.
Plan it
Back to all route information or see the Poon Hill trek guides.
