Nepal · Trekking

5-Day Poon Hill Trek from Pokhara with Sunrise and Gurung Villages

5 Days Round trip from Pokhara Moderate pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Explore the village of Ghorepani
02 Watch the sunrise from Poon Hill early in the morning
03 Marvel at the beauty of the Himalayas from Poon Hill
04 Pass through Gurung and Magar villages in the Annapurna region

Experience a spectacular sunrise from Poon Hill on this 5-day trek from Pokhara. Along the way, enjoy distant mountain views of Dhaulagiri, Annapurna, Fishtail, and more, while passing through Gurung and Magar villages such as Ghorepani and Tadapani. The journey combines rewarding Himalayan scenery with village life and cultural encounters in the Annapurna region.

Experience a spectacular sunrise from Poon Hill on this 5-day trek 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 Not applicable

Cities Pokhara, Annapurna, Ghorepani, Ghandruk

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Drive to Nayapul and Trek to Ulleri

Drive for about one and a half hours by car.
Continue with a trek of about 5 hours to Ulleri.

Day 02

Trek from Ulleri to Ghorepani

Wake up to a beautiful morning and have breakfast.
Trek for about 4 hours to reach Ghorepani.

Day 03

Sunrise at Poon Hill and Trek to Tadapani

Wake up early in the morning and climb to Poon Hill for panoramic sunrise views of the Annapurna Himalayan ranges.
Return for breakfast at your hotel, then continue trekking for another 5 hours to Tadapani.

Day 04

Trek to Ghandruk Gurung Village

Begin a shorter day as you head to a beautiful Gurung village, one of the ethnic groups of Nepal. Observe their culture and traditional way of life.
Walk for a few hours and spend time around the Gurung village.

Day 05

Trek to Nayapul and Return to Pokhara

Wake up to beautiful views of the Annapurna Himalayan range.
Have a good breakfast.
Proceed with a trek of about 4 hours to Nayapul.
From Nayapul, take a cab to Pokhara.

Where this trip takes you

Poon Hill sunrise, Ghorepani village trails, Annapurna Sanctuary ridgelines, Ghandruk Gurung Village

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

An experienced English-speaking Nepali tour guide
Three meals a day with tea and coffee
Accommodation for 4 nights during the trek
All necessary permits
Transportation to and from the trekking starting point (Pokhara to Nayapul to Pokhara)