Ghorepani Poon Hill Trek
Sunrise over the Annapurna range from Nepal's most famous short trek.
Duration
6 Days / 5 Nights
Max altitude
3,210 m
Trekking distance
47 km
Difficulty
easy
Category
Trekking
Best season
March-May and October-November
Daily Activity
4-7 hrs Walking
The Ghorepani Poon Hill Trek is the Annapurna region's best short introduction to the Himalayas -- a compact, moderate trek that still delivers one of Nepal's most famous panoramas: sunrise over Dhaulagiri, Annapurna South and Machhapuchhre (Fishtail) from the ridge at Poon Hill, 3,210 m.
The trail climbs through terraced farmland, Magar and Gurung villages, and dense rhododendron forest -- at its best in spring, when the rhododendrons (Nepal's national flower) are in bloom -- before reaching Ghorepani, the overnight stop below Poon Hill itself. The early sunrise climb is short and steep, rewarded almost immediately by a 360-degree amphitheatre of 7,000-8,000 m peaks.
Unlike the longer treks into the Annapurna Sanctuary, Ghorepani Poon Hill never goes above 3,210 m and spends only one night above 2,500 m -- a real Himalayan trek with a much lower altitude-sickness risk, well suited to a first-time trekker or a shorter Nepal itinerary.
Sunrise over Annapurna South, Dhaulagiri and Machhapuchhre from Poon Hill (3,210m)
Rhododendron and oak forest, at its best in bloom March-April
Traditional Gurung and Magar villages -- Tikhedhunga, Ulleri, Ghorepani
A real Himalayan trek without going above 3,210m
Stone-paved staircase trail through Ulleri, one of the region's best-known climbs
Himalayan Suite Hotel
Nights 1
Hotel Lakestar
Night 2
Local Teahouse / Guesthouse
Nights 3
Eco Village Lodge
Night 4
Local Teahouse / Guesthouse
Nights 5
Himalayan Suite Hotel
Nights 6
Ghorepani Poon Hill Trek
SGD 580
per person · 6 Days / 5 Nights
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Your itinerary
Arrive at Tribhuvan International Airport, Kathmandu, and transfer to your hotel in Thamel. The rest of the day is free to rest or explore the old city. Meet your guide in the evening for a trip briefing and equipment check ahead of the trek.
Airport welcome transfer
Evening trip briefing
A short, scenic 25-minute flight takes you from Kathmandu to Pokhara, gateway to the Annapurna region. Settle into your lakeside hotel, then spend the afternoon at leisure around Phewa Lake -- boating, exploring the lakeside cafes, or simply resting up before the trek begins.
Kathmandu-Pokhara scenic flight
Free afternoon at Phewa Lake
An early drive from Pokhara to Nayapul (about 1 hour) puts you on the trail by mid-morning. The route follows the Modi Khola river through Birethanti before climbing gently to Tikhedhunga, a small village set above the valley. A gentle first day to settle into trekking rhythm.
Birethanti village and river confluence
First views of the Annapurna range
Today's the trek's toughest climb: the famous stone staircase from Tikhedhunga to Ulleri, gaining over 500m in a couple of hours. Beyond Ulleri the trail eases into cool rhododendron and oak forest for the rest of the way to Ghorepani, a ridge-top village with your first real Himalayan panorama.
The Ulleri stone staircase
Rhododendron forest
First Himalayan panorama from Ghorepani
A pre-dawn 45-minute climb brings you to Poon Hill (3,210m) for sunrise over Dhaulagiri, Annapurna South, Annapurna I and Machhapuchhre -- one of the most rewarded views for the effort in the Himalayas. Return to Ghorepani for breakfast, then trek on through rhododendron forest to Tadapani, perched above the Modi Khola valley.
Sunrise over the Annapurna range from Poon Hill
Machhapuchhre (Fishtail) close-up
Rhododendron canopy on the descent
A long descent through Gurung villages and forest brings you back down to Nayapul, where a private vehicle meets you for the drive to Pokhara. From there, a short flight returns you to Kathmandu in time for a farewell dinner -- or a free evening before your onward journey.
Descent through Gurung villages
Return flight to Kathmandu
What's included
What's not included
What's included
Accommodation for every night of the trip
Licensed English-speaking guide throughout
All permits and entrance fees on the itinerary
Airport transfers on arrival and departure
What's not included
International flights to and from Nepal
Travel insurance, which is required
The route
Itinerary, activities, and accommodation are subject to change due to weather, road conditions, or local availability.
Featured Hotels
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Himalayan Suite Hotel
Nights 1
Thamel, Kathmandu
Located in Sorakhutte, near Thamel, Himalayan Suite Hotel offers comfortable accommodation with an on-site restaurant, bar, spa, sauna and jacuzzi.
Rooms feature air conditioning, a flat-screen TV, free Wi-Fi, tea and coffee facilities, and a private bathroom with complimentary toiletries.
The hotel has a 24-hour front desk, room service, free parking and airport shuttle services. Thamel and major Kathmandu attractions are within easy reach.
Free Wi-Fi
Restaurant
Room Service
En-suite bathrooms
Air conditioning
Lobby
Resturant
SPA
Bedroom
Lobby
Resturant
SPA
Bedroom
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Hotel Lakestar
Night 2
Lakeside, Pokhara
Free Wi-Fi
On-site Restaurant
Lake View Rooms
Bar & Lounge
Room Service
Hotel Lakestar Building
Hotel Lakestar Room
Sitting Space
Restaurant
Hotel Lakestar Building
Hotel Lakestar Room
Sitting Space
Restaurant
Tea Houses in Sinuwa
Local Teahouse / Guesthouse
Nights 3
Sinuwa
Communal Dining
Homecooked Meal
Boiled Water
Hot Shower (paid)
Teahouse Room
Tea House Sinuwa
Teahouse View in Sinuwa
Dining Space in Sinuwa
Teahouse Room
Tea House Sinuwa
Teahouse View in Sinuwa
Dining Space in Sinuwa
Eco Village Lodge ABC
Eco Village Lodge
Night 4
Annapurna Base Camp (ABC)
360-Degree Mountain Views
Warm Blankets
Communal Dining Room
High-Energy Meals
Maountain View
Room view of ABC
Scenic view ABC
Annapurna Ranga
Maountain View
Room view of ABC
Scenic view ABC
Annapurna Ranga
Tea Houses in Sinuwa
Local Teahouse / Guesthouse
Nights 5
Sinuwa
Communal Dining
Homecooked Meal
Boiled Water
Hot Shower (paid)
Teahouse Room
Tea House Sinuwa
Teahouse View in Sinuwa
Dining Space in Sinuwa
Teahouse Room
Tea House Sinuwa
Teahouse View in Sinuwa
Dining Space in Sinuwa
Himalayan Suite Hotel Lobby
Himalayan Suite Hotel
Nights 6
Thamel, Kathmandu
Located in Sorakhutte, near Thamel, Himalayan Suite Hotel offers comfortable accommodation with an on-site restaurant, bar, spa, sauna and jacuzzi.
Rooms feature air conditioning, a flat-screen TV, free Wi-Fi, tea and coffee facilities, and a private bathroom with complimentary toiletries.
The hotel has a 24-hour front desk, room service, free parking and airport shuttle services. Thamel and major Kathmandu attractions are within easy reach.
Free Wi-Fi
Restaurant
Room Service
En-suite bathrooms
Air conditioning
Lobby
Resturant
SPA
Bedroom
Lobby
Resturant
SPA
Bedroom
Available dates
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Duration
Seats
Adults
10 Oct 2026 – 15 Oct 2026
6 days
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Everything you need to know.
It's graded easy-to-moderate -- the Ulleri staircase on Day 4 is the one genuinely strenuous climb, but the trek never goes above 3,210m and most days are 4-7 hours of walking on well-maintained trails. A reasonable level of fitness is enough; no prior trekking experience is required.
Yes -- Ghorepani and Poon Hill sit directly on the approach to Annapurna Base Camp, and many trekkers add 3 extra days here to continue on to Chhomrong and the Annapurna Sanctuary. Contact us and we'll tailor a combined itinerary.
The risk is much lower than on longer, higher treks -- you only spend one night above 2,500m, and the trek's maximum altitude (3,210m at Poon Hill) is reached on a short morning excursion, not an overnight stay. Your guide still watches everyone for symptoms as standard practice.
March-May for blooming rhododendrons and clear mountain views, and October-November for the most stable weather and sharpest visibility. Both seasons get busy on the trail -- book teahouses and flights in advance.
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