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Poon Hill Yoga Trek
Duration6N/7D
IncludedAll-inclusive
Highest3,210 m
Quick Overview
Poon Hill Yoga Trek - 6N/7D
The Ghorepani Poon Hill route is one of the more accessible trails in the Annapurna region, which makes it a good fit if you want to walk in the Himalayas without committing to a long, high-altitude trek.
Over six days you pass through rhododendron and oak forest, stay in village teahouses, and climb before dawn to the Poon Hill viewpoint (3,210 m) for a sunrise over the Annapurna and Dhaulagiri ranges.
We add a daily yoga and meditation practice, a short session in the morning before walking and a quieter one in the evening at the teahouse. They take place at lodges and viewpoints, not in a studio, so expect a simple, practical practice rather than a long set sequence.
Why the Poon Hill trek?
A real first Himalayan trek, six days with no technical climbing, on a well-built teahouse trail.
Daily yoga and meditation, morning and evening, led by an instructor who walks with the group.
Sunrise from Poon Hill at 3,210 m, looking across the Annapurna and Dhaulagiri ranges.
Forest and village trails, with a soak in the natural hot springs at Jhinu Danda.
A small group and a relaxed pace, suitable even if you have never trekked before.
Walkable year-round, with quieter trails outside peak season.
Everything handled: licensed guide, all permits, teahouse stays, meals on the trail, and transfers from Pokhara
Daily plan
Your week, spelled out
The shape of every day at Bodhidham is the same as it has been for over a decade.
Day by day
open any day for the full scheduleDay 14 activities
Day 1 schedule Pick-up and transfer: · Pick-up from Pokhara airport or the bus station and transfer to the hotel.Check into hotel: · Check into a deluxe hotel in Lakeside, Pokhara. The rest of the day is free to settle in.Evening discussion: · A short evening talk with your yoga instructor about the trek and the days ahead.Includes: · Overnight stay at a deluxe hotel in Lakeside, Pokhara (double sharing). Pick-up from the airport or bus station. · A professional trekking guide and a yoga and meditation instructor for the whole trek.Day 25 activities
Day 2 schedule Drive to Tikhedhunga: After breakfast, a local jeep from Pokhara to Tikhedhunga, taking around 3 hours.Trek to Ulleri: A trek up the long stone staircase to Ulleri, taking around 3 hours.Mantra chanting and guided meditation: An evening session of mantra chanting and guided meditation, from 5 to 6 p.m.Dinner: Dinner at 7:30 p.m.Includes: Overnight stay at a guesthouse in Ulleri (sharing basis). Breakfast, lunch and dinner. Local jeep from Pokhara to Tikhedhunga.Day 35 activities
Day 3 schedule Morning yoga: · A morning yoga session from 6:30 to 7:30 a.m.Trek to Ghorepani: · After breakfast, a trek from Ulleri to Ghorepani through rhododendron and oak forest, taking around 4 hours.Spiritual philosophy and guided meditation: · An evening session on spiritual philosophy and guided meditation, from 5 to 6 p.m.Dinner: · Dinner at 7:30 p.m.Includes: · Overnight stay at a guesthouse in Ghorepani (sharing basis). Breakfast, lunch and dinner.Day 45 activities
Day 4 schedule Hike to Poon Hill: · An early morning hike to Poon Hill (3,210 m), taking around 1 hour, for sunrise over the Annapurna and Dhaulagiri ranges.Morning yoga: · A morning yoga session at Poon Hill.Trek to Tadapani: · Back to the teahouse in Ghorepani for breakfast, then a trek to Tadapani, taking around 5 hours.Yoga nidra and guided meditation: · An evening session of yoga nidra and guided meditation, from 5 to 6 p.m.Includes: · Overnight stay at a guesthouse in Tadapani (sharing basis). Breakfast, lunch and dinner.Day 55 activities
Day 5 schedule Sunrise yoga: · A sunrise yoga session from 6:30 to 7:30 a.m.Trek to Jhinu Danda: · After breakfast, a trek down to Jhinu Danda, taking around 5 hours.Hot spring relaxation: · An hour in the natural hot spring pools beside the Modi River.Yoga philosophy and guided meditation: · An evening session on yoga philosophy and guided meditation, from 5 to 6 p.m.Includes: · Overnight stay at a guesthouse in Jhinu Danda (sharing basis). Breakfast, lunch and dinner.Day 66 activities
Day 6 schedule Morning yoga and meditation: · A morning yoga and meditation session beside the Modi River.Hot spring relaxation: · Another hour in the natural hot spring pools.Free time: · Free time after breakfast until the jeep leaves.Drive to Pokhara: · A drive back to Pokhara by local shared jeep at 10 a.m., taking around 4 hours, with lunch on the way or in Pokhara.Farewell dinner: · An evening farewell dinner to close the trek.Includes: · Overnight stay at a deluxe hotel in Lakeside, Pokhara (double sharing). Breakfast, lunch and farewell dinner. Local shared jeep to Pokhara.Day 72 activities
Day 7 schedule Departure: · After breakfast, transfer to Pokhara airport or the bus station.Includes: · Breakfast. Transfer to the airport or bus station.
PoonHill Yoga Trek Detail:
The walking is graded moderate. Most days involve 4-6 hrs on the trail, including a long stretch of stone steps near Ulleri. No prior trekking or altitude experience is needed, though reasonable general fitness makes the trek more enjoyable. The route stays below 3,300 m, so altitude is rarely an issue. Skies are usually clearest in October–November and March–April; the monsoon months (June–August) are greener and quieter but often cloudy, so mountain views are less reliable.
What to bring:
Insulated jacket, gloves, warm hat and sun hat, sunglasses, sunscreen and lip balm, headtorch, trekking poles, waterproof trekking shoes, a 1-litre water bottle, and a light rain jacket.
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Pricing & what’s included
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Every plan includes sessions, sattvic meals, accommodation and free Pokhara pickup. Pick the room that fits you.
Shared / Couple
Sharing room
€680per person
- Best for couples & solo travellers
- Twin beds, shared bath
All-inclusive of stay, three sattvic meals, every session and free pickup from Pokhara airport or bus park. 25% deposit confirms your seat.
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Included in your fee
- Pick-up and drop-off in Pokhara (airport or bus station)
- 2 nights at a deluxe hotel in Lakeside, Pokhara (double sharing)
- 4 nights in trekking guesthouses (sharing basis)
- Breakfast, lunch and dinner on all trek days, breakfast on the last day (no meals on Day 1)
- Local jeep from Pokhara to Tikhedhunga, and a shared jeep from Jhinu Danda back to Pokhara
- A professional trekking guide and yoga, meditation instructor for the whole trek
- Daily yoga and meditation sessions
- 1-hour boat ride on Phewa Lake
- Farewell dinner
Not included
- International and domestic flights
- Nepal visa
- Porter service (15 USD per day, carries up to 15 kg)
- Travel and health insurance
- Tips
- Rescue charges if needed
- Anything not listed under Included
Optional add-ons
- Tourist bus Kathmandu to Pokhara and back: 16 USD
- Deluxe hotel in Kathmandu: 35 USD single / 40 USD double per night, with breakfast
- Flight Kathmandu to Pokhara and back: 230 USD
- Kathmandu airport transfer: 10 USD one way
The teaching team
Taught by 3 Yogis
SwamiFounder & Spiritual Head
DeepikaYoga & Anatomy Teacher
RatheeshGuest Yoga Teacher
Why Bodhidham
Why choose Bodhidham?
- i.Traditional lineage-based teaching from experienced yogis
- ii.Family Environment
- iii.Organic food grown on a local farm.
- iv.Away from the city. At the height of 1320 m, Ghachowk Village.
- v.Pollution-Free Location, Best AQI.
- vi.In a lap of the holy mountain, Machhapuchhre.
Bank details & booking
How to reserve your seat.
To confirm your booking, a 25% advance of the total program fee is required. The remaining 75% is due on arrival, before the program begins.
Bank transfer
Exact bank details are shared by WhatsApp/email once your dates are confirmed.
Before you book
Frequently asked
How fit do I need to be?
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The trek is graded moderate. You'll walk roughly 4–6 hours on most days, including a long stretch of stone steps near Ulleri. You don't need trekking experience, but being comfortable with a few hours of walking and some uphill helps. If you have a health condition that affects walking or altitude, check with your doctor before booking.
Do I need to know yoga already?
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No. Sessions are adapted to who's in the group, and beginners are welcome. The practice is short and practical rather than a fixed advanced sequence.
Are the yoga sessions compulsory?
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No. They're offered each morning and evening, and you can rest instead after a demanding day on the trail.
Is altitude a concern on this trek?
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The route stays below 3,300 m, so altitude sickness is uncommon. Some people still feel mild effects of the elevation; the pace is relaxed, which helps.
When is the best time to go?
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October-November and March-April usually have the clearest skies. The monsoon months (June-August) are green and quiet but often cloudy, so mountain views are less reliable. The trail is walkable year-round.
What's the accommodation like?
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One hotel night in Pokhara at the start and end, and teahouse (lodge) stays on trekking days, on a sharing basis. Teahouses are simple, a basic room and shared facilities, and along this trail there are plenty of them.
Can I get a porter?
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Yes. Porter service is not included but can be arranged for around €16 per day; a porter carries up to about 15 kg.
What if the weather is bad on the Poon Hill sunrise morning?
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Mountain weather can't be guaranteed. If it's cloudy, the viewpoint hike still goes ahead where it's safe, but a clear sunrise depends on conditions on the day.
Know before you arriveVisa Best season What to bring Health Read the ashram guidelines
The practical side of it.
A few honest notes before you book. Most students fly into Kathmandu and either fly or bus to Pokhara, and we collect you from the airport or the bus park, free.
Visa on arrival at Kathmandu (Tribhuvan) for 80+ nationalities. USD 30 (15 days) / 50 (30 days) / 125 (90 days). Bring 2 passport photos and USD cash.
September to November and February to May are the clearest. Monsoon (June to August) is quieter and often better priced. We run year-round.
Modest yoga clothes, warm layer (mornings are cool), refillable water bottle, journal. Mat, blanket and bolster are provided.
No mandatory vaccines. If on prescription medication, bring a supply. Pokhara has good clinics; we are 20 minutes from the city hospital.
