Poon Hill
Five easy days through Gurung and Magar villages to the sunrise view of Dhaulagiri and Annapurna from Poon Hill.
- Duration
- 5 days
- Highest point
- 3,210 m
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Group size
- up to 12
- Best months
- Oct, Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May
- Region
- Annapurna अन्नपूर्ण
For demonstration, not for trip planning. Altitudes, walking times and permit rules here are illustrative. Check current conditions with a licensed agency before you travel.
The trekयात्रा
The classic short trek: stone staircases, village lodges and one of the best sunrise views in the Himalaya for very little altitude.
A good first trek, and a good one for families.
Highlights
- Sunrise over Dhaulagiri and Annapurna South
- The Gurung village of Ghandruk
- Stays under 3,300 m: no altitude worries
Day by dayदिनचर्या
Day 1: Drive to Pokhara
Kathmandu to Pokharaपोखरा
- Walking
- —
- Distance
- —
- Sleep at
- 820 m
- Highest
- —
Meals: dinner. Night: Hotel in Pokhara.
Day 2: Tikhedhunga to Ulleri
Tikhedhunga to Ulleriउल्लेरी
- Walking
- 3 h
- Distance
- 5 km
- Sleep at
- 2,020 m
- Highest
- —
Meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner. Night: Teahouse.
Day 3: To Ghorepani
Ulleri to Ghorepaniघोरेपानी
- Walking
- 5 h
- Distance
- 8 km
- Sleep at
- 2,860 m
- Highest
- —
Meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner. Night: Teahouse.
Day 4: Poon Hill sunrise, on to Tadapani
Ghorepani to Tadapaniताडापानी
- Walking
- 7 h
- Distance
- 11 km
- Sleep at
- 2,630 m
- Highest
- 3,210 m
Meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner. Night: Teahouse.
Day 5: Down to Ghandruk, drive to Pokhara
Tadapani to Pokhara
- Walking
- 3 h
- Distance
- 6 km
- Sleep at
- 820 m
- Highest
- —
Meals: breakfast, lunch. Night: None (trip ends in Pokhara).
Altitude profile
| Day | Ends at | Altitude | Highest point |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pokhara | 820 m | — |
| 2 | Ulleri | 2,020 m | — |
| 3 | Ghorepani | 2,860 m | — |
| 4 | Tadapani | 2,630 m | 3,210 m |
| 5 | Pokhara | 820 m | — |
Metres above sea level, by day. The dot marks the highest point.
Departuresप्रस्थान
Groups run once 2 people have paid a deposit. Bookings close 7 days before the start.
| Starts | Ends | Seats left | Status | Book | Per person (2–4) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri 6 Nov 2026 | Tue 10 Nov 2026 | 12 | Open | Book the departure on Fri 6 Nov 2026 | US$390 |
| Fri 20 Nov 2026 | Tue 24 Nov 2026 | 12 | Open | Book the departure on Fri 20 Nov 2026 | US$390 |
| Sun 6 Dec 2026 | Thu 10 Dec 2026 | 12 | Open | Book the departure on Sun 6 Dec 2026 | US$390 |
| Sun 20 Dec 2026 | Thu 24 Dec 2026 | 12 | Open | Book the departure on Sun 20 Dec 2026 | US$390 |
| Wed 6 Jan 2027 | Sun 10 Jan 2027 | 12 | Open | Book the departure on Wed 6 Jan 2027 | US$390 |
| Wed 20 Jan 2027 | Sun 24 Jan 2027 | 12 | Open | Book the departure on Wed 20 Jan 2027 | US$390 |
| Sat 6 Feb 2027 | Wed 10 Feb 2027 | 12 | Open | Book the departure on Sat 6 Feb 2027 | US$390 |
| Sat 20 Feb 2027 | Wed 24 Feb 2027 | 12 | Open | Book the departure on Sat 20 Feb 2027 | US$390 |
| Sat 6 Mar 2027 | Wed 10 Mar 2027 | 12 | Open | Book the departure on Sat 6 Mar 2027 | US$390 |
| Sat 20 Mar 2027 | Wed 24 Mar 2027 | 12 | Open | Book the departure on Sat 20 Mar 2027 | US$390 |
| Tue 6 Apr 2027 | Sat 10 Apr 2027 | 12 | Open | Book the departure on Tue 6 Apr 2027 | US$390 |
| Tue 20 Apr 2027 | Sat 24 Apr 2027 | 12 | Open | Book the departure on Tue 20 Apr 2027 | US$390 |
Price by group sizeमूल्य
The more travellers on one booking, the less each pays. A 20% deposit holds your place; the balance is due 30 days before departure.
| Travellers on your booking | Per person |
|---|---|
| 1 | US$490 |
| 2–4 | US$390 |
| 5–8 | US$365 |
| 9–12 | US$350 |
If you need to cancelरद्द
- 45 days or more before departure
- Everything you have paid is refunded.
- 15 to 44 days before departure
- The deposit is kept; anything paid above it is refunded.
- Less than 15 days before departure
- No refund.
- If we cancel the departure
- Everything you have paid is refunded.
Included
- Licensed English-speaking guide
- One porter for every two trekkers (15 kg each)
- Teahouse lodging on the trail, twin share
- Three meals a day on the trail
- Trekking permits and national park fees
- Ground transport in the itinerary
- Hotel in Pokhara
Not included
- International flights and Nepal visa
- Travel insurance with helicopter evacuation cover
- Hot showers, charging and wifi at teahouses
- Drinks, snacks and tips
Permits
- Annapurna Conservation Area Permit (ACAP)
Questionsप्रश्न
Can children do this trek?
Yes, most fit children over eight manage it well. The staircase to Ulleri is the hardest part.
Ask about private datesसोधपुछ
Your own dates, a longer route or a bigger group: tell us and a guide will reply.