Nepal · Trekking

5-Day Ghorepani Trek from Pokhara with Poon Hill Sunrise

5 Days Round trip from Pokhara Hard pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Explore the village of Ghorepani
  • 02 Enjoy magnificent views of Annapurna and Dhaulagiri peaks
  • 03 Watch the sunrise from Poon Hill early in the morning
  • 04 Trek through oak and rhododendron forests with small waterfalls

Take a beautiful route to Ghorepani, a village whose name comes from Ghora (horse) and Pani (water). This trail was once used by ancient traders, who stopped here while their horses drank from the waterfall. Along the way, enjoy magnificent views of Annapurna I, Annapurna South, Himchuli, Fishtail, Dhaulagiri, Tukuche Peak, and Dhampus Peak, and experience an early morning sunrise from Poon Hill on this 5-day trek.

Along the way, enjoy magnificent views of Annapurna I, Annapurna South, Himchuli, Fishtail, Dhaulagiri, Tukuche Peak, and Dhampus Peak, and experience an early morning sunrise from Poon Hill on this 5-day trek.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 5 Days
Tour type Shared
Activity level Hard
Accommodation Included · Standard
Transport Included
Wheelchair access Not applicable
Cities Pokhara, Dhaulagiri, Annapurna, Ghorepani, Tatopani, Ghandruk
Languages Dutch, English

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Pokhara to Ulleri via Nayapul and Birethati

  • Your trek begins with a taxi ride from Pokhara to Nayapul, followed by a one-hour drive. From here, start hiking with a walk to Birethati.

  • Continue towards Thikhedhunga, which takes around 2-3 hours. Stop for lunch and enjoy the view of the green landscape. After crossing the river, ascend for another one and a half hours.

Sleep in a guest house in Ulleri (1,920 m).

2
Day 02

Trek from Ulleri to Ghorepani

  • Today, trek to Ghorepani, your destination for the day. The first part of the trek is a little harder as you walk to Banthanti through oak and rhododendron forest, passing small waterfalls along the way. Upon reaching Ghorepani, enjoy views of the snow-capped Annapurna and Dhaulagiri mountains.

Overnight at Sunny Lodge.

3
Day 03

Poon Hill Sunrise and Descent to Tatopani

  • Wake up early and climb to Poon Hill (3,210 meters). The climb takes about 45 minutes, and from the top you can enjoy beautiful views of Annapurna I, Annapurna South, Himchuli, Fishtail, Dhaulagiri, Tukuche Peak, Dhampus Peak, and more.

  • Return to Ghorepani for breakfast, then begin your hike from Ghorepani to Ulleri.

  • Continue descending to Tatopani. On the way, stop to rest and have lunch in Banthanti.

  • Reach Banthanti in 1 hour and take a rest.

4
Day 04

Tatopani to Ghandruk through the Forest

  • Start the hike in the forest and descend to Ghandruk.

Sleep overnight in Gurung village.

5
Day 05

Ghandruk to Pokhara via Nayapul

  • Start walking to Khimche and follow the road to Nayapul. The hike takes about 3-4 hours. There are two alternative ways to continue from here to Nayapul - by bus or taxi.

  • From Nayapul, take a one-hour taxi ride back to Pokhara.

Poon Hill sunrise, Annapurna I panoramas, Dhaulagiri skyline, Ghorepani rhododendron forest

Where this trip takes you

Poon Hill sunrise, Annapurna I panoramas, Dhaulagiri skyline, Ghorepani rhododendron forest

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Pokhara 6 cities · 5 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Airport pick-up and drop-off service

  • 2 nights' accommodation in Kathmandu and 2 nights in Pokhara in a standard hotel

  • Welcome and farewell dinner in a famous Nepali restaurant with a Nepali cultural dance program

  • All permits, including National Park and TIMS permits

  • All lodge accommodations on the mountain

  • 3 meals a day during the trek

  • A medical kit bag on every trip

  • First-aid and eco-trained English-speaking professional guide

  • Bus ticket to Pokhara and back

  • One porter for every 2 members

  • Staff insurance, salary, equipment, food, and hotel

  • Rescue arrangements

What's Not Included

  • International airfare and Nepal visa fee

  • Lunch and dinner in Kathmandu and Pokhara

  • Personal insurance and personal expenses

  • Tips for guide and porter

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Pokhara, Nepal
Tour start
Pokhara, Nepal
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 5 days finish where they began, in Pokhara.

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