Poon Hill to Tadapani on the Poon Hill trek covers 2 stages, via Deurali. It goes from about 3,210 m to about 2,630 m, a net descent of roughly 580 m. Total walking time is about 4 to 6 hours.
Quick facts
- Start: Poon Hill, about 3,210 m
- End: Tadapani, about 2,630 m
- Change: a net descent of roughly 580 m
- Stages: 2
- Total time: about 4 to 6 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)
How to split it
A fit walker could cover it in one long day, but most trekkers split it across stages. The route passes through Deurali. 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 Tadapani 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 Tadapani? Total walking time is about 4 to 6 hours, depending on pace and stops.
- Which places are on the way from Poon Hill to Tadapani? The route passes Deurali.
Plan it
Back to all route information or see the Poon Hill trek guides.
