A short, easy-paced trek from Pokhara through forest and stone villages to the Poon Hill sunrise viewpoint.
5 days3,210 m high pointIntroductory
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About the route
A short, easy loop to a big sunrise viewpoint, with simple logistics from Pokhara. The last stop marked on the map is Ghandruk, at 1,940 m.
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Poon Hill · 3,210 m
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Day-by-day itinerary
Sample stages from a partner operator's published itinerary for this trek. Ask us for the full day-by-day plan.
Day 1 · 1:30 hrs drive 4 hr walk · 42kms drive 5kms walk
↑ 591m ascent
A 1.5 hour drive takes us to Nayapul ~ the starting point of our trek. We follow the river and then slowly ascend through rice fields to Hille (1475m) and stop for the night.
Day 2 · 6/7hrs walk · 7km walk
↑ 1380m Ascent
We start our day with a steep ascent to Ulleri where we get our first view of the Himalayas. We then continue through forests of rhododendron until we reach our destination ~ Ghorepani (2855 m).
Day 4 · 4hrs walk 3hrs drive · 5km walk 42km drive
↑ 1860m Descend
We walk along a shaded forest trail, followed by terraced fields of maize and potatoes to Ghandruk (2170m). From here we have fantastic views of Annapurna South and Machhapuchhare. It is a major settlement of the Gurung, an ethnic group of Nepal, and a famous Gurung village with terraces and offers excellent mountain views. After arriving, it is possible to take a short walk to explore the village, visiting a cultural museum and monastery. After enjoying lunch with the beautiful mountain view we leave the mountains behind us. A 3-hour drive takes us back to the relaxing Lakeside of Pokhara. Hiking hours: 4, Driving hours: 3
Day 3 · 6hrs walk · 5km walk
↑ 510m Descend
An early climb to the summit of Poon Hill (3030m) to watch the sunrise across a magnificent Himalayan panorama. After breakfast we follow a long ridge through rhododendron forests to Deurali. We then walk through impressive river gorges with the chance to see Langur monkeys in the trees. Our destination is Tadapani (2680m)
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Based on a partner operator's listing, “Himalayan Sunrise Trek (Ghorepani - Ghandruk)”, last updated May 21, 2024.
