Ghorepani Poon Hill Trek
The classic short Annapurna trek: rhododendron forest, Gurung and Magar villages, and sunrise over Dhaulagiri and Annapurna from Poon Hill (3,210 m).
Per person from$420
Check dates & book- Duration
- 5 days
- Grade
- Moderate
- Where
- Annapurna region
- Group
- Private, up to 12
About this tour
- Sunrise from Poon Hill (3,210 m)
- Dhaulagiri and Annapurna panorama
- Rhododendron forest
- Ghandruk village
Poon Hill has the most famous sunrise in the Annapurnas. From the 3,210 m summit above Ghorepani, you watch the light spread across a whole wall of peaks: Dhaulagiri, Tukuche, Nilgiri, Annapurna South, Hiunchuli and Machhapuchhre.
Ghorepani means "horse water". It was once a resting place where traders on the old salt route watered their animals. Today, the trail climbs the stone steps from Tikhedhunga through Ulleri, then winds through rhododendron forest (a blaze of red blossom in spring) up to the village.
After Poon Hill, we walk along the ridge to Tadapani and down to Ghandruk, the big Gurung village, before heading back to Nayapul and Pokhara. Five days, moderate walking and comfortable lodges make this the perfect trek if you want real Himalayan views without spending weeks on the trail.
- Duration
- 5 days / 4 nights
- Start and end
- Pokhara (trek from Nayapul)
- Grade
- Moderate
- Max altitude
- 3,210 m (Poon Hill)
- Walking
- 4–6 hours a day
- Accommodation
- Teahouse lodges
- Best season
- March–May and September–December
Itinerary
Day 1 — Drive to Nayapul (1,050 m), trek to Tikhedhunga (1,530 m)
- Hotel pickup and a drive to Nayapul.
- Trek to Tikhedhunga or Ulleri (about 5 hours).
Day 2 — Trek to Ghorepani (2,850 m)
- Stone steps up through Ulleri, then rhododendron forest.
- Arrive in Ghorepani (5–6 hours).
Day 3 — Poon Hill sunrise (3,210 m), trek to Tadapani (2,630 m)
- An early climb to Poon Hill for sunrise over Dhaulagiri and the Annapurnas.
- Breakfast in Ghorepani, then the ridge trail to Tadapani (4–5 hours).
Day 4 — Tadapani to Ghandruk (1,940 m)
- Down through the forest to Ghandruk (3–4 hours).
- An afternoon in the Gurung village.
Day 5 — Ghandruk to Nayapul, drive to Pokhara
- Walk down to Nayapul (3–4 hours).
- Private vehicle back to your hotel in Pokhara.
What's included
Included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off in Pokhara
- Annapurna Conservation Area permit and TIMS card
- English-speaking trekking guide and porter
- Teahouse (lodge) rooms on the trek
- Breakfast, lunch and dinner on the trek
- Down jacket and sleeping bag, if you need them
- Wages, meals, insurance and transport for our staff
- Private transport Pokhara–Nayapul–Pokhara
Not included
- Personal travel insurance that covers trekking
- Drinks, snacks, and extra hot showers or battery charging at the lodges
- Tips for your guide and porter
- Extra costs caused by landslides, flight delays, bad weather or illness
Pickup and policies
- Pickup
- We pick you up from your hotel in Lakeside or anywhere else in Pokhara. Just let us know where you're staying when you book.
- Cancellation
- A 25% deposit confirms your booking. If you cancel 10 or more days before your trip, we refund half of the deposit; within 10 days, the deposit is kept. If we have to cancel because of the weather or for safety reasons, you get your money back in full. Booking terms
- Good to know
- Bring your passport and two passport photos for the permits.
Questions about this tour
Do I need trekking experience?
No, but you should be comfortable walking for 5–6 hours a day, much of it on steps. A few practice walks before you come will help a lot.
Is a guide required?
Yes. Trekkers in the Annapurna region must walk with a licensed guide, and yours is included in the price.