16 daysAnnapurna
Annapurna Circuit Trek
A full circuit of the Annapurna massif, crossing Thorong La and descending into the Kali Gandaki.
Annapurna
Ghorepani Poon Hill Trek
A short Annapurna classic for sunrise over Dhaulagiri and Annapurna from Poon Hill.
Poon Hill is the introduction we suggest for families and first-time trekkers. The walking is steady, the villages are lively, and the sunrise is the reason people come back to Nepal for longer routes.
Combine it with Pokhara and the daily bus so the whole trip stays simple.
Poon Hill (3,210 m) is a 1–1.5 hour climb from Ghorepani for a classic Annapurna and Dhaulagiri sunrise. The loop from Nayapul through Ghandruk or Ulleri is about 40–50 km over 4–5 walking days — moderate grade, teahouse lodging, and ABC-area permits as required.
Itinerary
Day 1To Pokhara
Bus or private drive from Kathmandu.
Day 2–3Nayapul to Ghorepani
Village trail and a pre-dawn climb to Poon Hill.
Day 4–5Ghandruk and out
Descend through Ghandruk and return to Pokhara.
Includes
- Guide
- Lodging and breakfasts
- Permits
- Pokhara transfers
Excludes
- Bus fare unless added
- Lunches and dinners
Permits
- ACAP
- TIMS
Packing notes
- Light boots
- Warm layer for sunrise
- Rain jacket
Questions
Is Poon Hill suitable for beginners?
Yes. It is the most approachable overnight trek we run, as long as you are fine with stone steps.
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