
Ghorepani Poon Hill Trek
Annapurna Sunrise Trek
Trip Overview

Trip Highlights
- Experience the cultural variations with the panoramic Himalayan scenario.
- Enjoy the majestic sunrise and sunset view from Poon Hill.
- Gain insight into the culture and tradition of the Gurung and the Magar people.
- Visit the monastery and Gurung museum.
Trip Description
Ghorepani Poon Hill trek is a short and relatively easy trek that touches base in the foothills of the Annapurna region. It blends with the traditional setting and cultural delights of Gurung and Magar tribes with the stunning Panoramic view of the mountain range. Inter-spersed with delightful flora and fauna that would invariably create a vivid feeling that provokes thoughts and mood. Among many, the glorious sunrise from Poon Hill over the Annapurna, Machhapuchhre, and other peaks would be a prime takeaway.
Ghorepani Poon Hill Trek starts with a short drive from Pokhara to Nayapul. From Nayapul, we hike on towards Ghorepani. The journey passes through the villages of Birenthanti, Hile, and Ulleri and arrives at Ghorepani. We will hike to poon hill to watch the breathtaking sunrise view over the snowcapped mountains. We can get a fantastic view of Hiunchuli, Annapurna South, Annapurna I, Dhaulagiri, Manaslu, and many more peaks from Poon Hill. After breakfast, we continue our journey to Ghandruk through Tadapani. From Ghandruk, we descend across terraced rice fields alongside the Modi Khola past villages to Nayapul and then drive to Pokhara.
Outline itinerary
Day 1. Arrival in Kathmandu
Day 2. In Kathmandu
Day 3. Drive to Pokhara
Day 4. Drive to Tikhedhunga-Trek to Ulleri
Day 5. Trek to Ghorepani
Day 6. Hike to Poon Hill-Trek to Tadapani
Day 7. Trek to Ghandruk
Day 8. Trek to Syauli Bzaar-Drive to Pokhara
Day 9. Drive to Kathmandu
Day 10. Departure
Trip Itinerary
Arrive in Kathmandu
In Kathmandu
Drive to Pokhara
Drive to Tikhedhunga-Trek to Ulleri
Trek to Ghorepani
Trek to Tadapani
Trek to Ghandruk
Trek to Syauli Bazaar-Drive to Pokhara
Drive to Kathmandu
Departure
Included
- All airport and hotel transfers by private vehicle.
- One full day sightseeing with entrance fee accompanied by a local guide as per itinerary.
- Accommodation in the above listed or similar (3-4*) hotels in Kathmandu and in local comfort lodges during the trek.
- Only breakfast during the stay in Kathmandu and Pokhara, and all meals during the trek.
- One welcome/farewell dinner in Kathmandu.
- English-speaking local guide along with a porter(one porter for every two pax) during the trek.
- Guide, porter, and trekking staff insurance.
- All necessary paperwork and permit (TIMS/ACAP)
- All Government taxes and service charges.
Not included
- Nepal entry visa.
- International flight to and from Kathmandu.
- Lunch and dinner or any other meal not specified above.
- Personal Travel Medical Insurance.
- Personal expenses such as bar, beverages, tips and gratuities, laundry, telephone, battery recharge, etc.
- Hot showers during the trek.
- Any extra cost incurred due to unforeseen circumstances or early return from the trek.
- All other personal expenses, not listed in the included section.