Scenic Himalayan Adventure with Stunning Sunrise Views
Do you know that the Ghorepani Poon Hill Trek is the most popular yet diverse short trekking route of Nepal? Yes, the journey of Poon hill is probably the most trekked trekking route of Nepal in the Annapurna region of Nepal. The possibility to complete the trekking journey in less than a week’s holiday in Nepal is one of the pulling factors. In addition, the trekking route is diverse multi ethnically and vegetation wise. In less than 5 days’ journey, trekkers can get vista of more than a dozen mountains and they can explore beautiful villages of Gurung and Magar People.
Sunrise from Poon Hill
The major highlight of the Ghorepani Poon Hill Trek in Nepal is the chance to witness glorious sunrise from the casement of Annapurna Massif Himalayan range. The sun rises from the hill side over the cloud in the left horizon next to the Machhapuchhre Mountain. As you wait to see and feel the first glimpse of morning sunray, the anticipation is the best moment to collect. The scenery of mountains before sunrise and after sunrise is unmatched. The sunrays kissing the tip of the mountain and making it golden yellow is definitely a sight to behold.
Mountains seen from the top of the Poon Hill (3210 m) are Dhaulagiri, Neeligiri, Himchuli, Gangapurna, Annapurna I, Annapurna II, Annapurna South, Dhampus Peak, Machhapuchhre Peak, etc. The cascading hills and the river valleys are also the scene to behold while observing sunrise from Poon Hill.
How Difficult is Ghorepani Poon Hill Trek?
Ghorepani Poon Hill Trek in Nepal is considered as the easy trekking trail of Nepal. Therefore, trekkers of different age group can do this trek easily. Trekking in Nepal is never too easy. Even in this trekking trip, trekkers must have good physical fitness level. Trek from Tikhedhunga to Poon Hill Top is completely an uphill section that takes about 6 to 7 hours up to Ghorepani and 2 hours up to Poon Hill. Therefore, you must prepare your body accordingly. Build up the good physical fitness level then you can easily complete the trek. Moreover, there is less risk of altitude sickness while trekking in this trekking route. Proper breathing environment and better planning making this trekking trip one of the easy trekking trips to do in Nepal.
Can I book Poon Hill Trek from Pokhara?
Yes, it is possible to book Poon Hill Trek from Pokhara too. You can arrive in Kathmandu International Airport or Bhairahawa International Airport, do the tour on your own. Book the trek from Pokhara as our trekking guide will meet you in Pokhara. The cost of the Trek from Pokhara is comparatively lower than the trekking package that includes the activities of Kathmandu.
Poon Hill Trek Distance
The total Poon Hill Trek Distance is about 140 kilometers including the road trip. The road distance from Pokhara to Uller is about 58 kilometers and the road distance between Ghandruk and Pokhara is about 55 kilometers. Therefore, total road distance from Pokhara for Poon Hill Trek is about 113 kilometers. The trekking distance between Ulleri to Ghorepani is about 8 kilometers. The Poon Hill Top hike including downhill hike to Ghorepani is about 2.4 kilometers. The distance between Ghorepani and Tadapani is about 8.4 kilometers. Finally, the distance between Tadapani and Ghandruk is about 6.5 kilometers. The total trekking distance is about 26 kilometers.
2 Days Itinerary of Ghorepani Poon Hill Trekking
Do you know that you can complete the Ghorepani Poon Hill Trekking in just 2 days from Pokhara? Yes, it is possible to do the trek in just 2 days by choosing to drive to Ulleri as usual Ghorepani Poon Hill Trek itinerary. Trekkers will start the trek from Ulleri. For this you have to take a jeep to Ulleri from Pokhara at around 5 am in the morning. It takes about 6 hours to hike from Ulleri to Ghorepani. The following morning, trekkers have to trek to the top of Poon Hill and enjoy the majestic sunrise before heading back to Ghorepani for breakfast. Immediately after breakfast, trekkers have to retrace the same trail back to Ulleri and take a jeep back to Pokhara. This is rush itinerary but equally possible. If you have crunch holiday then follow this itinerary to enjoy the Poon Hill Trekking trip.
What are side treks available from Poon Hill Route?
The most famous side treks available from Poon Hill Trek route are Annapurna Base Camp Trek and Mardi Himal Trek. In fact, in regular Annapurna Base Camp Trek route, trekkers explore the Poon Hill region and then head towards Chhomrung section to continue their trek to Annapurna Base Camp via Machhapuchhre Base Camp route. Some trekkers combine the itinerary of Mardi Himal Trek route and Poon Hill Trek route as one itinerary.
Things to know for Poon hill trek?
An ideal time to do trekking in Nepal is during months of spring and autumn season. However, you can do the Poon Hill Trek throughout the year. So, there is no specific best time to do this trek but best time is still spring and autumn season. Annapurna Conservation Area Project (ACAP) permit is required to do the trek. There are good tea houses and eateries. So, there is no issues of lodging and meals during the trek. Respect the local culture and don’t harm flora and fauna. Jeep Drive from Birethanti to Ulleri is bumpy and on the graveled road. If you want to know about the place better and want to trek hassle free then always do the guided trek!
Mountain Watch Trek always provides best quality trekking packages full of impeccable services and authentic information. Trekking with us will ensure that all your travel investment will turn into a momentous travel tale worthy to be shared with generations to come. Once you trek with us in Nepal’s wonderful places then you will definitely visit this country again and again.
Book competitively priced Poon Hill Trek also known as the Annapurna Sunrise Trek package and witness the majestic sunrise coming out of the casement of Himalayas!
Details Itinerary
Outline Itinerary
Day 01: Arrival in Kathamndu
Day 02: Drive from Kathmandu to Pokhara (7 hours)
Day 03: Drive from Pokhara to Nayapul (1.5 hrs), trek to Tikhedhunga (4-5 hrs)
Day 04: Trek from Tikhedhunga to Ghorepani (5-6 hrs)
Day 05: Trek to Poon Hill, trek from Ghorepani to Tadapani (5-6 hrs)
Day 06: Trek from Tadapani to Ghandruk (2-3 hrs), Nayapul (3 hrs), drive to Pokhara Bus
Day 07: Drive from Pokhara to Kathmandu (7 hrs
Day 1: Arrival in kathmandu
Mountain Watch Trek’s representative will welcome you at the International airport in Kathmandu by holding your name card and transfer you to the hotel in Kathmandu. All the trip details will be discussed and trip formalities will be completed on this day. You will also meet your trekking guide for the trek. If you need any essentials before the trek then today is the right day to do so. Overnight in a hotel
Day 2: Flight to Pokhara; Drive to Tikhedhunga; Trek to Ulleri
We will take an early morning flight to Pokhara. Upon landing in Pokhara, we will meet our trekking porters and continue our jeep drive to Tikhedhunga. It takes about 4 to 5 hours to reach the Tikhedhunga which is on the banks of Modi River. We will have our lunch in Tikhedhunga and continue the uphill hike to Ulleri. It takes about 1.5 hours to 2 hours to reach the village of Ulleri. The sight of the Annapurna South seen in the middle of two hills is majestic including the sight of the Mt. Machhapuchhre. Overnight in a tea house
Day 3: Trek to Ghorepani
Today is the most tiring day as we will have to walk uphill all the way to Ghorepani Village. The trail before entering the forest area up to the Upper Ulleri is through terraced farmlands. As we cross the river the trail enters the deep forests area. We will continue our trekking through the forest and stop at Banthati or Nangethati for lunch before continuing uphill trek to Ghorepani. Our permits will be checked at the entrance of the Ghorepani village. This is the largest village where you can find lots of eateries, shops, and tea houses. The scenery of mountains and cascading hills is captivating from this village. We will sleep early as we will have to wake up before dawn tomorrow for gorgeous sunrise. Overnight in a tea house
Day 4: Poon Hill Hike for sunrise; Trek to Tadapani
Early in the morning before dawn, we will begin the uphill hike behind the Ghorepani village. It takes about 45 minutes to 1.5 hours to reach the top of the Poon Hill (3210 m). We will enjoy the breathtaking scenery of mountains lighting by the morning sunlight. Relish the amazing scenery of mountains like Dhaulagiri, Dhampus, Annapurna South, Annapurna I, Machhapuchhre, Gangapurna, etc. After the sunrise experiences, we will descend down to Ghorepani and have breakfast. After breakfast, we will continue trekking uphill to Gurung Hill and then downhill to Tadapani village. On the way we will have lunch in Banthati. After crossing the river below the Tadapani village, we will have to again walk for about half an hour of uphill to reach the village. The sight of the Mount Machhapuchhre is majestic and huge from the village of Tadapani. Overnight in a tea house
Day 5: Trek to Ghandruk; Drive to Pokhara
After breakfast, we will continue descending towards the village of Ghandruk. We will have our lunch in Bhaisikharka and again continue the downhill trek to Ghandruk Village. You can choose to spend quality time in this beautiful Gurung village as well. Make sure that you have informed your trekking agency regarding this otherwise you will be transferred to Pokhara on a local jeep. Overnight in a hotel
Day 6: Fly to Kathmandu
We will take the 35 minutes flight to Kathmandu from Pokhara. You will be treated by the Mountain Watch Trek team’s representative in the Nepalese cultural restaurant and discuss the various details of the trip. We will do reviews and enjoy the night. Overnight in a hotel
Day 7: Departure
Finally, we will bid farewell and our trekking guide will take you to the airport for the final departure.
Cost Details
Cost Includes
- Airport pick-up and drop-off in Kathmandu
- Kathmandu to Pokhara (flight or tourist bus)
- Pokhara to Nayapul (trek starting point) & return drive to Pokhara
- Pokhara to Kathmandu (flight or tourist bus)
- 2 nights in a standard hotel in Kathmandu (twin sharing, BB plan)
- 2 nights in a hotel in Pokhara (twin sharing, BB plan)
- Tea house/lodge accommodation during the trek (basic, twin sharing
- Breakfast in Kathmandu & Pokhara
- Full-board meals (breakfast, lunch, dinner) during the trek
- Tea/coffee (3 times a day)
- Annapurna Conservation Area Permit (ACAP)
- Trekkers’ Information Management System (TIMS) card
- Licensed, English-speaking trekking guide
- One porter for every two trekkers (carries max 15kg per porter)
- Guide & porter salaries, meals, accommodations, and insurance
- Sleeping bag and down jacket (on rental basis)
- First aid kit and emergency support
- Trekking map
- Hot shower (limited) in some lodges
- Celebration dinner in Kathmandu after the trek
Cost Excludes
- International airfare
- Nepal visa fees ($30 for 15 days, $50 for 30 days)
- Travel insurance (must cover high-altitude trekking & emergency evacuation)
- Extra accommodation & meals in Kathmandu/Pokhara due to early arrival, late departure, or trek delays
- Personal expenses (laundry, hot showers beyond inclusions, WiFi, battery charging)
- Alcoholic & soft drinks, bottled water during the trek
- Tips for guides & porters (recommended but not mandatory)
- Emergency evacuation, helicopter rescue, or medical expenses
- Any expenses due to unforeseen circumstances (bad weather, landslides, political unrest, etc.)
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Client Reviews
Zhang Wei
USA: 22/Jan/2025
Kathy Selli
Canada: 25/Jan/2025
An Unforgettable Adventure to Annapurna Base Camp
I recently completed the Annapurna Base Camp (ABC) trek, and it was nothing short of spectacular! From start to finish, the experience exceeded all expectations.
The trek takes you through such a diverse range of landscapes—starting with lush forests, quaint villages, and terraced fields, and ascending to breathtaking alpine vistas surrounded by towering peaks. Every day offered something new and awe-inspiring.
The highlight, of course, was reaching the base camp itself at 4,130m. Standing amidst the majestic Annapurna range with the sunrise lighting up the peaks was an emotional and humbling experience. It felt like stepping into another world.
Our guides and porters were incredible—knowledgeable, friendly, and always ensuring we were safe and comfortable. They shared stories about the region, explained cultural nuances, and even taught us a few Nepali phrases. The teahouses along the trail were cozy, offering hearty meals, warm hospitality, and a chance to connect with fellow trekkers.
While the trek is challenging at times, especially with the uphill climbs and altitude, it’s entirely doable with proper preparation and pacing. I’d highly recommend it to anyone looking for an adventure that combines natural beauty, cultural immersion, and a sense of personal achievement.
I’ll carry the memories of this trek with me forever and can’t wait to return to the Himalayas for another adventure. If you’re considering the Annapurna Base Camp trek—do it. You won’t regret it!
John Marta
Australia: 19/Mar/2025
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The Langtang Trek with Mountain Watch Trek was an incredible experience. The combination of stunning landscapes, cultural immersion, and excellent service made this journey truly unforgettable. If you’re looking for a short yet rewarding trek in Nepal, I highly recommend the Langtang Valley Trek with Mountain Watch Trek!
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