4-Day Poon Hill Trek from Pokhara with Sunrise and Gurung Village

• Meet your guide in your hotel lobby.

• Then, drive in a private vehicle to Nayapul, following the scenic winding highway with views of Pokhara Valley and the Himalayan ranges. The total drive takes about 1.5 hours.

• Start the trek towards Tikhedhunga. Following the Modi River, walk past forests of blooming rhododendrons and cross a small stream.

• Cross Birethanti after about half an hour of trekking and arrive at Tikhedhunga.

Overnight in the guest house at Tikhedhunga.

• A steep trek of about 2 hours will take you to Ulleri (2070 m).

• Cross the Magar village of Banthanti, from where you can get spectacular views of Machhapuchhre Mountain (6997 m), Hiunchuli Mountain (6441 m), and Annapurna South Mountain (7219 m). Cross the small river and climb to Nangethanti.

• Arrive at Ghorepani, which offers soaring views of Dhaulagiri, Annapurna South, Hiunchuli, Annapurna I, and other mountains.

Spend the night in Ghorepani.

• Get up very early and reach the base of Poon Hill.

• After about an hour of climbing, reach Poon Hill viewpoint (3210 meters).

• Enjoy the sunrise view over Dhaulagiri Mountain (8167 m), Annapurna I Mountain (8091 m), Annapurna II Mountain (7937 m), Annapurna III Mountain (7855 m), Annapurna IV Mountain (7525 m), Annapurna South Mountain (729 m), Nilgiri Mountain (6940 m), and Tukuche Mountain (6920 m).

• After sunrise, return to the guest house in Ghorepani for an onward walk, then take the descending trail to Ghandruk Gurung village.

• A homestay in Ghandruk is a pleasant experience.

Overnight in Ghandruk.

• Descend along the scenic route with views of Annapurna South, Hiunchuli, Fishtail, and Gangapurna Mountains.

• Cross forests of blooming rhododendrons and reach Birethanti, from where you will take the downhill walk and follow Modi Khola until you reach Nayapul.

• From Nayapul, meet the driver and drive back to your hotel in Pokhara in about an hour and a half.