Nepal · Trekking

8-Day Poon Hill Trek from Kathmandu with Annapurna Sunrise Views

8 Days Round trip from Kathmandu 44600 Moderate pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Witness a sunrise from Poon Hill over the Annapurna Himalayan range
02 Trek through beautiful historic ethnic villages on an evergreen mountain route
03 Enjoy close-up views of Dhaulagiri, Manaslu, Machhapuchhre, and other towering peaks
04 Stay in local teahouses at Ulleri and Ghorepani along the trekking trail
05 Travel between Kathmandu, Pokhara, and Nayapul with included ground transportation

Go on an 8-day Poon Hill Trek, one of the most exciting and breathtaking treks in Nepal. Experience an evergreen trekking route that leads through beautiful historic ethnic villages and offers a first-rate mountain panorama. Enjoy views of towering peaks such as Dhaulagiri (8,167m), Manaslu (8,516m), Machhapuchhre (6,993m), and others in relatively close proximity.

Early in the morning, hike uphill to Poon Hill to see the sunrise and the Annapurna Himalayan range, including the world's 7th highest mountain, Dhaulagiri (8167m).

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 8 Days

Tour type Private

Activity level Moderate

Accommodation Included · Standard

Transport Included

Wheelchair access No

Cities Pokhara, Kathmandu, Dhaulagiri, Annapurna, Ghorepani, Ghandruk

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Arrival in Kathmandu and Trek Preparation

Arrive in Kathmandu and transfer to the hotel.
Prepare for the trek.

Overnight in Kathmandu.

Accommodation: Alpine Hotel and Apartment.
Meal: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 02

Tourist Bus Journey to Pokhara

Head towards Pokhara by tourist bus. It will take 5-6 hours to reach Pokhara.
Reach Pokhara. Rest in the hotel room or explore Pokhara.

Overnight in Pokhara.

Accommodation: Hotel
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 03

Drive to Nayapul and Trek to Ulleri

Today, ride to Nayapul from Pokhara.
Reach Nayapul and start the trek.
Head toward Ulleri (2010m).

Overnight in Ulleri.

Accommodation: Teahouse
Meal: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner

Day 04

Trek from Ulleri to Ghorepani

From Ulleri, continue walking towards Ghorepani (2874m). Ghorepani has a large Magar population, along with lodges and teahouses. This place used to be a rest stop where ancient traders found water (Pani in Nepali) for their horses (Ghora in Nepali), which led to the name Ghorepani.

Overnight in Ghorepani.

Accommodation: Teahouse
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 05

Sunrise Hike to Poon Hill and Trek to Ghandruk

Early in the morning, hike uphill to Poon Hill to see the sunrise and the Annapurna Himalayan range, including the world's 7th highest mountain, Dhaulagiri (8167m).
Head downhill to Ghorepani and have breakfast.
After breakfast, trek to Ghandruk.

Day 06

Trek to Nayapul and Return to Pokhara

Trek from Ghandruk to Nayapul (1070m).
From Nayapul, take private transport to Pokhara (820m).

Day 07

Return to Kathmandu by Tourist Bus

Arrive in Kathmandu (1336m) by tourist bus.

Day 08

Departure or Extended Stay in Kathmandu

Depart for the international airport or stay in Kathmandu.

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map — Round trip from Kathmandu 44600 6 cities · 8 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

Airport pickup and drop-off by private vehicle
TIMS Card (Trekkers Information Management System)
Annapurna Conservation Area entry permit
Three meals a day (breakfast, lunch, and dinner), with three cups of tea or coffee per day
Accommodation, food, salary, insurance, medicine for all staff, and a medikit
Porter service (1 porter between 2 persons basic)
Snickers chocolate for each person during the trek
Snacks such as Oreo cookies and peanut biscuits
Trip certificate
Member and guide
All government and local taxes
Company duffel bag and a T-shirt
Two nights' accommodation in Kathmandu with breakfast
Two nights' accommodation in Pokhara with breakfast
All ground transportation, including Kathmandu - Pokhara - Kathmandu by tourist bus, Pokhara - Nayapul by private transportation, and Nayapul - Pokhara by private transportation

What's Not Included

Lunch and dinner during your stay in Kathmandu
Travel medical insurance and emergency evacuation costs
Nepal entry visa fee and international airfare
Personal equipment
Tips for the guide and porter (tipping is expected), and personal expenses such as alcoholic beverages, hot shower, water bottle, cold drinks, hot water, battery charge, donation, etc.
Any other expenses not mentioned in the price-included section

Logistics