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Ulleri: The Stone Staircase to Poon Hill

Pokhara and Annapurna

In this article
  1. Ulleri at a glance
  2. Highlights
  3. Trips and guides
  4. Plan your visit

Ulleri is a village at about 2,070 m on the trail to Ghorepani and Poon Hill. It is famous for the thousands of stone steps that climb steeply from Tikhedhunga, a hard but memorable first day for many trekkers.

Quick answer: Take the steps slowly and use trekking poles. Lodges in Ulleri have views of Annapurna South and Hiunchuli.

Ulleri at a glance

FactDetails
AltitudeAbout 2,070 m
TrekPoon Hill
Known forStone steps from Tikhedhunga
ViewsAnnapurna South, Hiunchuli
NextGhorepani

Highlights

  • The stone staircase.
  • Village lodges with views.
  • Terraced hillsides.

Trips and guides

Plan your visit

Ulleri is the toughest climb of the Poon Hill trek. Contact us and our Kathmandu team will help you plan it.

Frequently asked questions

Answers to the questions we hear most. Can’t find what you need? Our team in Kathmandu is happy to help.

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About 2,070 m.

For its thousands of stone steps.

Poon Hill.

Yes, they help.

Ghorepani.