Tikhedhunga to Poon Hill on the Poon Hill trek covers 3 stages, via Ulleri and Ghorepani. It goes from about 1,540 m to about 3,210 m, a net gain of roughly 1,670 m. Total walking time is about 5.8 to 7.8 hours.
Quick facts
- Start: Tikhedhunga, about 1,540 m
- End: Poon Hill, about 3,210 m
- Change: a net gain of roughly 1,670 m
- Stages: 3
- Total time: about 5.8 to 7.8 hours of walking
- Hardest stage: hard
Stage by stage
- 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
A fit walker could cover it in one long day, but most trekkers split it across stages. The route passes through 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 Tikhedhunga 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 Tikhedhunga to Poon Hill? Total walking time is about 5.8 to 7.8 hours, depending on pace and stops.
- Which places are on the way from Tikhedhunga to Poon Hill? The route passes Ulleri and Ghorepani.
Plan it
Back to all route information or see the Poon Hill trek guides.
