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Ghorepani Poon Hill Trek

A short, classic trek from Pokhara through rhododendron forest to Ghorepani, a sunrise climb of Poon Hill for a sweeping view of Dhaulagiri and the Annapurnas, and back via Ghandruk.

Duration
5 days
High point
Poon Hill, 3,210 m / 10,531 ft
Grade
Easy to moderate
Best months
Mar, Apr, Oct, Nov
Start / end
Pokhara / Pokhara
Stay
Teahouse lodges, twin-share rooms
Group size
Ask us
Price
On request

Route

Ulleri 2,010 mGhorepani 2,860 mPoon Hill 3,210 mTadapani 2,680 mGhandruk 1,940 m N5 km
Route diagram: stops at their real positions, joined in the order you first reach them. Not a navigation map. Positions from OpenStreetMap.

Altitude

1,0002,0003,0004,00012345 Poon Hill 3,210 m
Altitude in metres by day. Dashed line: 3,000 m.

Itinerary

DayRouteElevation
1Drive from Pokhara to Nayapul, trek to Ulleri2,010 m
2Trek to Ghorepani2,860 m
3Sunrise on Poon Hill, trek to Tadapani
Sleep at Tadapani.		3,210 m
4Trek to Ghandruk1,940 m
5Trek down and drive to Pokhara–

Included

  • Licensed trekking guide
  • Teahouse accommodation on the trek
  • Annapurna Conservation Area Permit

Not included

  • International flights and Nepal visa
  • Travel insurance
  • Tips for guides and porters

Is it for me?

  • Good for first-time trekkers and families with older children who walk regularly.
  • The climb from Tikhedhunga to Ulleri is on thousands of stone steps, the hardest part of the trek.
  • Poon Hill means a pre-dawn start and a steep climb of about 350 m by headtorch.
  • The highest point is 3,210 m, low enough that altitude sickness is uncommon, but not impossible.

Permits

  • Annapurna Conservation Area Permit (ACAP): On request

Spending on the trail

  • Hot shower: On request
  • Wi-Fi: On request
  • Phone or battery charging: On request
  • Dal bhat (set meal): On request

Questions

Is the Poon Hill trek suitable for beginners?

Yes. It's the easiest and lowest of our treks, and a good first Himalayan trek if you walk regularly. Expect long stone staircases, especially up to Ulleri.

How early is the Poon Hill sunrise climb?

You leave Ghorepani in the dark to reach the top before sunrise. Ask us

Can I see Everest from Poon Hill?

No. Poon Hill looks over Dhaulagiri, the Annapurna range and Machapuchare. Everest is far to the east.

When is the best time to go?

March and April for rhododendrons in bloom, and October and November for the clearest mountain views.