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Annapurna region

Ghorepani Poon Hill Trek

The perfect short trek, famous for a blazing sunrise over the Annapurna and Dhaulagiri ranges.

Duration
4 to 5 days
Max altitude
3,210 m
Difficulty
Easy to Moderate
Best seasons
Year round, best Mar to May and Sep to Nov
Overview

The best sunrise in Nepal

This is the perfect short trek and one of the most beautiful sunrise viewpoints in all of Nepal. From the top of Poon Hill you watch first light spill across the Annapurna and Dhaulagiri ranges in pink and gold.

The trail winds through the pretty villages of Ghorepani and Ghandruk, rhododendron forest that blooms in spring, and gentle terraced hills. It is ideal for families, beginners and anyone short on time.

Trek highlights

  • The legendary Poon Hill sunrise
  • Beautiful Gurung villages of Ghandruk and Ghorepani
  • Rhododendron forests, stunning in March and April
  • Achievable for beginners and families with children

Your itinerary

We build the day by day plan for the Ghorepani Poon Hill Trek around your dates, group size, pace and fitness, with the right acclimatisation days built in. Ask us and we will send you a detailed schedule for your trip.

What is included

Included
  • Airport transfers in Kathmandu
  • All trekking and area permits for the route
  • Licensed, experienced English speaking guide
  • Porter support (1 porter for every 2 trekkers)
  • Guide and porter wages, insurance, meals and accommodation
  • Teahouse lodging throughout the trek
  • Domestic flights or private transport as per the itinerary
  • Company first aid kit and oximeter monitoring
  • Government taxes and service charges
Not included
  • International flights and your Nepal visa
  • Travel and high altitude rescue insurance (this is mandatory)
  • Meals in Kathmandu and Pokhara, apart from the welcome dinner
  • Personal expenses, drinks, hot showers, Wi Fi and charging on the trail
  • Tips for your guide and porter
Good to know. A gentle introduction to Himalayan trekking that can be run in as little as four days from Pokhara.
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