Nepal · Trekking

5-Day Ghorepani Poon Hill Trek from Pokhara with Annapurna Sunrise

5 Days Round trip from Pokhara Moderate pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Enjoy a stunning sunrise over the Annapurna mountains
  • 02 Walk through charming villages and experience Nepali culture
  • 03 Hike through lush forests with views of Annapurna and Himchuli
  • 04 Visit the Ghandruk culture museum and the stupa

Discover the beautiful views of the Annapurna mountains, including Annapurna I, Annapurna South, and Annapurna III, on this 5-day trek to Ghorepani Poon Hill from Pokhara. Walk through charming villages with friendly people, where you can observe Nepali culture and taste the local food. Enjoy lush forests filled with flora and fauna on your daily hikes, and be rewarded with a beautiful sunrise over the Himalayas at Poon Hill.

Discover the beautiful views of the Annapurna mountains, including Annapurna I, Annapurna South, and Annapurna III, on this 5-day trek to Ghorepani Poon Hill from Pokhara.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 5 Days
Tour type Shared
Activity level Moderate
Accommodation Included · Standard
Transport Included
Wheelchair access No
Cities Pokhara, Annapurna, Ghorepani, Ghandruk
Languages English, Hindi, Korean

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Drive to Nayapul and Trek to Ulleri

A private vehicle will pick you up from your hotel and drive you to Nayapul, where the trek starts. The trail begins with a slow ascent until we reach Tikhedhunga, followed by a climb of more than 3,000 steps to Ulleri, where you will be rewarded with your first view of the mountains. We walk for 5 to 6 hours on this day, with an overnight stay at a tea house in Ulleri.

Lunch, dinner, and accommodation are included.

2
Day 02

Trek from Ulleri to Gorepani

After breakfast in Ulleri, we walk to Gorepani through forests with views of Annapurna and Himchuli. It will take us 4 to 5 hours to reach Gorepani, where we will spend the night.

Breakfast, lunch, dinner, and accommodation are included.

3
Day 03

Sunrise at Poon Hill and Trek to Tadapani

We have an early start today. Get up at 5:30 am to hike for 1 hour to the Poon Hill viewpoint, where you can enjoy the sunrise over the Annapurna mountains. We then return to Gorepani for breakfast and continue walking through forests and villages for 4 to 5 hours to Tadapani, where we will spend the night.

Breakfast, lunch, dinner, entrance fees, tea/coffee at Poon Hill, and accommodation are included.

4
Day 04

Trek to Ghandruk and Explore the Village

After watching the sunrise and eating breakfast in Tadapani, we walk through forests for 4 hours until we reach the Gurung village of Ghandruk, where we will stay overnight. We will visit the Ghandruk culture museum and the stupa, and explore the village.

Breakfast, lunch, dinner, entrance fee to the museum, and accommodation are included.

5
Day 05

Descend to Nayapul and Return to Pokhara

Today, we descend for 4 hours from Ghandruk to Nayapul, where we will be picked up by a private vehicle. You will then be taken to your hotel in Pokhara.

Breakfast and lunch are included.

Poon Hill, Annapurna Sanctuary, Ghandruk, Pokhara

Where this trip takes you

Poon Hill, Annapurna Sanctuary, Ghandruk, Pokhara

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Pokhara 4 cities · 5 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Transport between your hotel in Pokhara and Nayapul
  • Breakfast, lunch, and dinner for each day of the trek
  • Accommodation for four nights
  • Entry fees for Poon Hill lookout and Ghandruk museum

What's Not Included

  • Drinks, including water and alcohol
  • TIMS Care and permit for entry into the Annapurna Conservation Area
  • Personal expenses
  • Porter to carry your luggage
  • Tips for the guide

Know before you go

  • The Poon Hill Trek is a popular, moderate circuit trek good for people of any age and suitable for families with children. The maximum height is 3210 meters at Poon Hill, where you will get beautiful views of the Annapurna mountains, including Dhaulagiri, Mahhapuchre, Himchuli, Dhampus Peak, and Dhaulagiri II.
  • This trek can be shortened to 4 days by not staying overnight in Tadapani on day 3 (8+ hours walk). It can also be shortened to 2 days by going to Gorepani/Poon Hill and returning on the same route.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Guest house or Pokhara airport
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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Estimated room rates

Single Room $500.00 — $560.00
Double Sharing $500.00 — $560.00

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