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Poon Hill Ghorepani Trek

A short Annapurna trek famous for sunrise views over Dhaulagiri and Annapurna.

Region

Annapurna, Nepal

Duration

5 Days · 4 Nights

Best time

Mar-May, Sep-Nov

Trip style

Private & adjustable

Poon Hill Ghorepani Trek
Poon Hill Ghorepani Trek scenery 1
Poon Hill Ghorepani Trek scenery 2

Trip overview

What to expect

Poon Hill Ghorepani Trek is one of the best short treks in Nepal. It offers teahouse comfort, rhododendron forests, Gurung villages, and the classic Poon Hill sunrise viewpoint.

01Poon Hill sunrise
02Ghorepani
03Ghandruk village
04Short Annapurna trek

The route

Day-by-day itinerary

  1. Day 01

    Drive to Ulleri, Trek to Ghorepani

    Drive from Pokhara to the trailhead and trek to Ghorepani.

  2. Day 02

    Poon Hill Sunrise and Tadapani

    Hike to Poon Hill for sunrise, then trek to Tadapani.

  3. Day 03

    Trek to Ghandruk

    Descend through forest to Ghandruk village with Annapurna views.

  4. Day 04

    Ghandruk to Pokhara

    Walk or drive back to Pokhara depending on trailhead access.

  5. Day 05

    Pokhara Free Day or Departure

    Rest in Pokhara or continue onward.