Ulleri to Poon Hill on the Poon Hill trek covers 2 stages, via Ghorepani. It goes from about 2,070 m to about 3,210 m, a net gain of roughly 1,140 m. Total walking time is about 3.8 to 4.8 hours.
Quick facts
- Start: Ulleri, about 2,070 m
- End: Poon Hill, about 3,210 m
- Change: a net gain of roughly 1,140 m
- Stages: 2
- Total time: about 3.8 to 4.8 hours of walking
- Hardest stage: moderate to hard
Stage by stage
- 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 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 Ulleri 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 Ulleri to Poon Hill? Total walking time is about 3.8 to 4.8 hours, depending on pace and stops.
- Which places are on the way from Ulleri to Poon Hill? The route passes Ghorepani.
Plan it
Back to all route information or see the Poon Hill trek guides.
