Nepal · Trekking

6-Day Poon Hill Trek from Pokhara with Sunrise Himalayan Views

6 Days Round trip from Pokhara Moderate pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 The closest panoramic view of the entire snowclad Himalayan ranges of Mt. Dhaulagiri (8,167 meters) and the Mt. Annapurna ranges
02 Enjoy a beautiful sunrise over the ranges of Mt. Dhaulagiri and Mt. Annapurna from Poon Hill
03 Trek across several Gurung ethnic villages settled alongside the Madi River
04 Observe Nepalese village lifestyle and its fascinating culture, festivals, and hospitality

Start in Pokhara, drive to Nayapul, and trek through Tirkhedhunga, Ulleri, and Ghorepani to reach the Poon Hill viewpoint (3,212 meters) in just 4 days. The closest panoramic views of Mt. Dhaulagiri (8,167 meters) and the Annapurna Himalayan ranges will spellbind you before you trek down to Hile village. Drive back to Pokhara and enjoy some free and easy time in the city before continuing to Kathmandu.

On arrival, enjoy the beautiful sunrise over the ranges of Mt. Dhaulagiri and Mt. Annapurna.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 6 Days

Tour type Private

Activity level Moderate

Accommodation Included · Standard

Transport Included

Wheelchair access No

Cities Pokhara, Kathmandu, Dhaulagiri, Annapurna, Mustang, Kurintar, Ghorepani

Languages English, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Arrival in Pokhara (820 meters)

Transfer to your hotel in Pokhara either from the local Tourist Bus Park or the domestic airport in Pokhara. Transportation from Kathmandu to Pokhara can also be arranged on request.
Enjoy the evening at your leisure.

Stay overnight at the hotel in Pokhara.

Day 02

Drive to Nayapul (1,070 meters) and Trek to Tirkhedhunga

At 7:00 AM, drive to Nayapul (1 hour), the starting point of the trek.
Trek for about 4 hours towards Tirkhe Dhunga village, passing carved trails and stone staircases along the cliff.
Cross the Modi Khola River by suspension bridge and arrive at Tirkhedhunga village.

Stay overnight at a lodge/guesthouse in Tirkhedhunga.

Day 03

Trek to Ghorepani (2,750 meters)

Start trekking after breakfast and climb uphill towards Ghorepani village, passing through Ulleri village en route.
Walk for 4 to 5 hours on innumerable stone steps and through several boulders that continue upward until you arrive at Ghorepani, a stopover village offering panoramic views of the surrounding mountains, including the Annapurna region.

Stay overnight at a lodge/guesthouse in Ghorepani.

Day 04

Poon Hill Sunrise Trek (3,210 meters) and Descent to Hile

Get ready at 5:00 AM for a 1-hour uphill trek to the viewpoint at Poon Hill.
On arrival, enjoy the beautiful sunrise over the ranges of Mt. Dhaulagiri and Mt. Annapurna. On a clear day, the Mustang Valley, Pokhara town, and more than 20 high mountains can be seen from here.
Click innumerable pictures and then descend towards Ghorepani.
After breakfast, continue towards Hile village (5 hours).

Stay overnight at the lodge/guesthouse/tea house in Hile village.

Day 05

Trek to Nayapul and Drive to Pokhara

After breakfast, trek downhill to Nayapul, from where a local bus will transfer you to Pokhara (1.5-hour drive).
Transfer to your hotel and enjoy the rest of the day at leisure.

Stay overnight at the hotel in Pokhara.

Day 06

Drive to Kathmandu

After breakfast, get ready for the overland journey back to Kathmandu (200 km/7 hours). If you decide to ride the cable car to the Kurintar Manakamana hillside temple, an additional 2 hours will be needed before arrival in Kathmandu.
Check into the hotel in Kathmandu.

Stay overnight at the hotel in Kathmandu.

Where this trip takes you

Poon Hill, Mt. Dhaulagiri, Mt. Annapurna, Pokhara

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map — Round trip from Pokhara 7 cities · 6 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

Trekking permit and TIMS card for the trekkers
1 tour-cum-trekking guide in Pokhara and during the trekking period
4 nights of tea house/lodge room accommodation during the trek in Poon Hill and Ghorepani
Full-board meals every day (breakfast, lunch, and dinner) during the 4 days of trekking in Poon Hill
1 bottle of mineral water every day during the trekking days
Private overland transport between Pokhara, Nayapul, and Pokhara

What's Not Included

Round-trip surface transportation on the Kathmandu-Pokhara-Kathmandu route by tourist bus, private vehicle, or domestic flight
Hotel room accommodation in Pokhara and all meals during the stay in Pokhara
Sightseeing tours in the Pokhara region
Expenses of a personal nature such as photography, bar bills, liquor, cigarettes, tips to the porter, laundry, etc.
Local transportation required for surface movement in Pokhara, such as Bus Park - Hotel - Bus Park or airport - hotel - airport; this is directly payable by the passengers

What to bring

Sunglasses and sunscreen
Trekking shoes, walking sticks, and a sun-blocking hat or cap
Personal medicines (if applicable to the trekkers)
Torches, personal warm clothing, thermo-coats, down jackets, windcheaters, gloves, woollen clothes, and mufflers

Know before you go

The best time to take this trip is during March, April, May, October, November, and until the 2nd week of December every year.
The special cost is available for a minimum of 2 travellers travelling together.

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