Ghorepani Poon Hill Trek

Overview

The Ghorepani Poon Hill Trek is a short, scenic trek in Nepal’s Annapurna region, perfect for beginners. It offers stunning Himalayan views, rhododendron forests, traditional villages, and the famous Poon Hill sunrise in just 4–5 days.

The Ghorepani Poon Hill Trek is one of the most popular short treks in Nepal, offering breathtaking Himalayan views, rich cultural experiences, and a perfect introduction to trekking in the Annapurna region. Ideal for beginners and travelers with limited time, this trek combines scenic landscapes, traditional villages, and the iconic sunrise view from Poon Hill (3,210m).

The next day before dawn we hike up to Poon Hill to capture the best sunrise views over the Himalayas. It will be mesmerizing to see the sun’s golden rays slowly rising through the Annapurna Himalayan range. As well as Mt. Dhaulagiri, Mt. Machhapuchre, Mt. Nilgiri, Tukuche Peak, Lamjung Himal, and other neighboring peaks. After sunrise views, we descend towards Tadapani. Further trekking through the insightful cultural and traditional Gurung village of Ghandruk. And we will head back to Pokhara and then finally end our Ghorepani Poon Hill Trek by driving toward Kathmandu.