Langtang Poon Hill Trekking 12 Days

Trip Facts

Group size 1-20+
Duration 11 Days
Level of difficulty Moderate
Max. Altitude: 5000m
Accommodation Tea House/Lodge
Start/End Kathmandu

Trip Highlights

  • Explore two iconic regions of Nepal – the serene Langtang Valley and the vibrant Annapurna foothills in one complete trekking journey.
  • Climb to the panoramic viewpoint of Tserko Ri (approx. 5,000m) for breathtaking sunrise views over Langtang Lirung and surrounding glaciers.
  • Trek through lush rhododendron forests, alpine meadows, and traditional Tamang & Gurung villages rich in Buddhist culture and mountain hospitality.
  • Experience the legendary Poon Hill sunrise with sweeping views of Annapurna, Dhaulagiri, Nilgiri, Himchuli, and Machapuchare.
  • Trek through lush rhododendron forests, alpine meadows, and traditional Tamang & Gurung villages rich in Buddhist culture and mountain hospitality.
  • Visit Kyanjin Gompa, a peaceful high-altitude monastery surrounded by dramatic Himalayan landscapes.
  • A perfect moderate trek suitable for active trekkers looking for diverse scenery without extreme difficulty.
  • Blend nature, culture, and adventure with comfortable guesthouse stays, scenic mountain drives, and unforgettable Himalayan experiences.

Overview

Joint Treks Of Langtang Poon Hill Trekking 12 Days is known as “the valley of glial masses” and is a beautiful place. You get to see mesmerizing snow-topped mountains and massive glaciers. Mount Langtang-Lirung (7246 m) lies just 19 miles north of Kathmandu. 

This valley offers pine woodland forests, serene mountain streams, lush green slopes, and an enjoyable experience. You can also climb Kyanjing Ri (4900m) if you wish. This is a non-technical climb that trekkers can perform without any previous climbing skills.

More about Langtang And Poon Hill Combine Trek

In Joint Treks Of Langtang Poon Hill Trekking 12 Days after finishing with Langtang. We will start to trek back through the magnificent hills until we reach Syabru Besi, where we will take our private vehicle to Pokhara. Starting near Pokhara, the Poon Hill trek is perfect for that who don’t wish to walk for long hours. 

And still want to enjoy all the wonders of a mountain trekking experience. Most hikes in Langtang take place at lower elevations and are less demanding. Our expert guides help you at every step and ensure your Nepal adventure is unlike any other.

As Poon Hill Trekking is mainly known as Poon Hill Panorama Trekking. For its mesmerizing panoramic view of the Dhaulagiri Mountain Range, Annapurna Mountain Range, Lamjung Himal, Manaslu, Ganesh, and several other Himalayan peaks. Whether hiking up or back down to Pokhara, you will be surrounded by picturesque terraces.

Moreover, slopes, warm villages, and beautiful paddy fields. And the incredible culture and lifestyle of ethnic people like the Gurungs and Magars. We can assure you that you cannot stop telling people back home about the quality time you spent during the Joint Treks Of Langtang And Poon Hill for 12 days.

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Itinerary

Our trip starts after breakfast nearly about 7 am as we drive out along the north-western mountains of Kathmandu for 5 to 6 hours through the lush green forest, meandering roads through the hills, and gracefully flowing riverside.

Delight in the Himalayan views and marvel at the villages with terraced fields and highway towns. Enjoy lunch at Trishuli Bazar before proceeding further to Dhunche. From Dhunche, we go on to Syabrubesi.

Location: Syabrubesi
Duration: 5 hrs (drive)
Meal: Breakfast-Lunch-Dinner
Altitude Different: 1,300 m
Accommodation: Tea House/Lodge

This is our first day of trekking. We follow the Langtang Khola (river), pass through thick woodlands, cross several suspension bridges, and pass a few tea houses. The trail looks a little steep, but it isn’t that testing and is always exciting.

Location: Lama Hotel
Duration: 4 hrs
Meal: Breakfast-Lunch-Dinner
Altitude Different: 2,380 m
Accommodation: Tea House/Lodge

After morning tea, we set out on our second day of the voyage. Our trail proceeds along thick woods as we revel in the grand views of the Langtang-Lirung, watch Chortens and see stunning hills that have religious engravings on them.

Location: Langtang Valley
Duration: 5 hrs
Meal: Breakfast-Lunch-Dinner
Altitude Different: 3,430 m
Accommodation: Tea House/Lodge

After breakfast, we start our trek as we pass through yak pastures. We also cross the biggest Mani divider in Nepal and a few wooden scaffolds. Since we are truly getting into the high elevations, you may begin to feel the thin mountain air.

Nanjing Gompa is encompassed by the Himalayas all around. You can stroll around Kanjing Gompa, appreciating the views, ice sheets, ice falls, and herds of yaks.

Location: Kyanjing Gompa
Duration: 5 hrs
Meal: Breakfast-Lunch-Dinner
Altitude Different: 3,870 m
Accommodation: Tea House/Lodge

In the early morning, we visit Tserko Ri (5000m/16,404ft) for stunning sunrise views. After breakfast, we continue down to Lama Hotel. Since it is downhill, it is a 4/5 hour stroll from Kanjing Gompa to get to the Lama Hotel. We pass ethnic Tamang settlements that share religious and social ties with the Tibetans.

Location: Lama Hotel (via Tserko Ri)
Duration: 5 hrs
Meal: Breakfast-Lunch-Dinner
Altitude Different: 4,984 m
Accommodation: Tea House/Lodge

After breakfast, we trek down to Syabrubensi, which takes about a 5-hour walk. Enjoy the simple downhill trail through lush green vegetation. After arriving in Syabrubesi, we take our lunch. After lunch and some rest, we drive to Pokhara. After arriving in Pokhara – which takes around seven hours – we check in to our hotel in Pokhara.

Dinner and stay overnight in Pokhara.

Location: Pokhara
Duration: 7 hrs (jeep/drive)
Meal: Breakfast-Lunch-Dinner
Altitude Different: 2,500 m
Accommodation: Tea House/Lodge

After breakfast we will go to see the famous attractions of Pokhara which are given below:

World Peace Pagoda
The pagoda is a massive Buddhist stupa and is built on top of a slope on the southern shore of Phewa lake. Other than being an amazing sight in itself, the sanctum is an incredible vantage point that offers breathtaking perspectives of the Annapurna range and Pokhara city. You can get there by intersecting the lake by watercraft and afterward climbing up the slope. you can also drive close to the top of the hill.

Bindbyabasini Temple
The bindhyabasini sanctuary is the focal point of religious activity in the old bazaar. It is committed to the goddess Bhagwati, an alternate appearance of shakti or power.

Davis Fall
Mainly known as Patale Chhango (Hell’s Fall), Devi’s fall (otherwise called Devies’ or David’s) is a wonderful waterfall lying about 2 km southwest of Pokhara air terminal, on the expressway to Tansen. An intriguing current legend says that a nonnative named Davie was skinnydipping in the Pardi Khola (waterway) when the conduits of the dam were opened, clearing him into an underground section underneath the fall, never to be seen again.

Barahi sanctuary & Phewa Lake
After lunch, we will go boating in Phewa lake, which is the most famous lake in the country. Roughly measuring 1.5 km by 4 km, Phewa is the center of attraction in Pokhara. The charming lake is a pure play area. Brilliantly painted wooden vessels and sailboats could be leased at a sensible cost around the lakeside.

The eastern shoreline of the lake, prominently known as Lakeside or Baidam, comprises of an interminable segment of hotels, restaurants, bookshops, and trinket shops. One of the entrancing parts of the lakeside is the amazing perspective of the mountains, particularly when the still water reflects the tops, making a two-fold picture.

After visiting the major places of Pokhara we will go to prepare for the trekking. After preparation, you may rest or go to visit the city.

Location: Pokhara
Duration: 3 hrs (sightseeing)
Meal: Breakfast-Lunch-Dinner
Altitude Different: 822 m
Accommodation: Tea House/Lodge

On this day of the trek, a 2-hour drive in a private vehicle from Pokhara to Nayapul (1050m). From Nayapul, we start our Poon Hill panorama trek.

Covering many picturesque views of the northern hilly region of Western Nepal, we ascend through various alpine forests, bamboo forests, and grass and shrublands.

Tonight, we stay overnight at Ulleri, a very beautiful and serene town with a folk culture that will provide you with a tour-orgasmic experience along with its very refined hospitality.

Location: Ulleri
Duration: 5 hrs
Meal: Breakfast-Lunch-Dinner
Altitude Different: 1,050 m
Accommodation: Tea House/Lodge

As we leave Ulleri, a town of glistening views, culture, and hospitality, we walk along the trail made out of stone to Ghorepani.

We walk with Annapurna on our right, with wild flowering forest and wet, soiled hills on our left. As you go along, it sometimes feels like the way has a never-ending series of stoned steps, and you may want to admire those who might have built it.

As we arrive at Ghorepani (2874 meters/9429 feet), an ancient-looking village wrapped up in the abundance of services and facilities you wouldn’t have imagined getting in a town like this. It’s the best time to tell your friends, families, and loved ones about your trip and how much you want to forget everything and settle here.

But it doesn’t just end here; we are here only on the way, staying only a night. And tomorrow morning shall be the liveliest time you have during this trek.

Location: Ghorepani
Duration: 5 hrs
Meal: Breakfast-Lunch-Dinner
Altitude Different: 2,850 m
Accommodation: Tea House/Lodge

Early in the morning (at around four or 4:30), we head up to Poon Hill to a viewpoint to get a panoramic view of the Himalayas. You will also be able to see mesmerizing sunrise from this place.

After an hour up-hill walk in the cold breeze, sipping coffee/tea, looking at the sun rising over Dhaulagiri Mountain Range, Annapurna Mountain Range, Lamjung Himal, Manaslu, Ganesh, and several other Himalayan peaks, it seems nothing less than magnificent.

After this, we trek back down to Ghorepani and have breakfast. After breakfast, we continue our journey back to Tadhapani, a place towards Pokhara. With such a bewildering view and the craving to stay a few more days in Ghorepani, we head ahead, placing the whole Annapurna Range on the right and some steep hills behind.

Once we reach Tahdapani, you might want to get some rest, and then time for dinner.

Location: Tadapani
Duration: 5 hrs
Meal: Breakfast-Lunch-Dinner
Altitude Different: 3,210 m
Accommodation: Tea House/Lodge

Wake up early today to appreciate the sunrise – which isn’t any less spectacular here than you see at Poon Hill, with less crowd and a cold breeze. After we enjoy a picturesque morning with a lovely breakfast at Tadhapani, we head towards our last destination.

Now it’s only a 3-hour ride in a private vehicle from Ghandruk to Pokhara leaving several beautiful landscapes and clear-water rivers behind.

We will then take a rest in our hotel in Pokhara.

Location: Pokhara (via Ghandruk)
Duration: 5 hrs
Meal: Breakfast-Lunch
Altitude Different: 1,950 m

On the last day of our trip, we drive back to Kathmandu crossing over hills and rivers along the way. In the evening we enjoy a farewell dinner and reflect on a great adventure we have had.

Location: Kathmandu
Duration: 6 hrs (drive)
Meal: Farewell dinner
Altitude Different: 1,310M

Price Includes

  • Airport pickup and drop services on a private vehicle
  • Transportation from Kathmandu to Syabrubesi, Syabrubesi to Pokhara and Pokhara to Kathmandu in a private vehicle
  • Food all along the trip (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner and a cup of coffee or tea) and accommodations during the trip in hotels with family environment
  • Down jacket/all-season sleeping bag/duffel bag (must be returned after completion of the trip)
  • Licensed trekking guide
  • Transportation, food, accommodation and insurance of guide and porter
  • First Aid Medical Kit(Carried by the guide) Aarogya PC-303 Portable Vital Signs Monitor Device
  • All required government fees, taxes, permits and paperwork
  • A nation-wide operated Mobile SIM Card and a map of the trekking regions
  • Farewell dinner in Kathmandu at a cultural restaurant

Price Excludes

  • International airfare Visa fees
  • Your travel and medical insurance
  • Personal expenses such as shopping, bar bills, hot shower, telephone, laundry, titbits etc
  • Food and accommodation in Kathmandu
  • Emergency expenses such as expenses on charted helicoptor
  • Tips for guides and porters

Add-ons & Options

1.⁠ ⁠Accommodation Booking in Kathmandu:

We can arrange your hotel stay in Kathmandu for a smooth and stress-free arrival.
  ✅    Double Room: USD 55 per night (cost can be shared between two trekkers)
  ✅   Single Room: USD 45 per night

📍 Centrally located near Thamel – close to gear shops, great restaurants, and cultural sites.

2.⁠ ⁠Private Jeep Transfer:

We offer comfortable and convenient round-trip private jeep services between Kathmandu and Sybrubensi.Then, Sybrubensit to Pokhara. as well as flight bookings if you prefer to travel by air from Pokhara to Kathmandu.

3.⁠ ⁠Porter Services:We can arrange a reliable, experienced porter to support your trek.
   ✅   Contact us for current rates and availability.

4.⁠ ⁠Accommodation Booking in Pokhara:

We can also assist with hotel bookings in Pokhara for your pre- or post-trek stay.
  ✅   Contact us for current rates and availability.

📍 Centrally located near Pokhara– close to gear shops, great restaurants, and cultural sites.

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FAQ's for Langtang Poon Hill Trekking 12 Days

General Information

This trek combines the scenic beauty of the Langtang Valley with the iconic sunrise viewpoint of Poon Hill, offering both cultural and natural highlights in one journey.

Itinerary & Duration

The trek lasts 12 days, including trekking days, acclimatization, and travel time.

Transportation

The trek begins with a drive from Kathmandu to Syabrubesi for Langtang, and later connects with Pokhara for the Poon Hill section.

Altitude & Safety

The risk is moderate, but Nepal Lion Trekking guides follow safe acclimatization practices and are trained in altitude safety.

Accommodation & Food

Comfortable tea houses and lodges with twin-sharing rooms are provided throughout the trek.

Preparation & Gear

A moderate level of fitness is required since you’ll be trekking 5–7 hours daily over varied terrain.

Permits & Costs

You’ll need the Langtang National Park Permit, Annapurna Conservation Area Permit (ACAP), and TIMS card.

Services & Guides

While independent trekking is possible, Nepal Lion Trekking provides experienced guides and porters to ensure safety and convenience.

Culture & Local Experience

You will encounter Tamang and Gurung villages, Buddhist monasteries, prayer flags, and local hospitality that reflect centuries-old traditions.

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