Myagdi & Kaski Districts
Ghorepani Poon Hill Trek
A short, spectacular introduction to the Annapurna foothills
Eight days is enough to reach real altitude and real views without the commitment of a full circuit. The trail climbs through terraced farmland and, in season, forest solid with blooming rhododendron, staying in Gurung and Magar villages built into the hillside. The pre-dawn climb to Poon Hill is the payoff: Dhaulagiri, Annapurna South, and Machapuchare in one unbroken sweep as the sun comes up. It is our most accessible trek and a common first booking for people deciding whether the Himalaya suits them.
- Duration
- 8 days
- Max altitude
- 3,210 m · Poon Hill
- Difficulty
- Moderate
- Best seasons
- Mar – May, Sep – Dec
- Group size
- 2 – 12 trekkers
- Route
- Kathmandu to Kathmandu (fly or drive via Pokhara)
Trip highlights
- Sunrise over Dhaulagiri, Annapurna South, and Machapuchare from Poon Hill
- Rhododendron forest in full bloom during the spring season
- Gurung and Magar hill villages built into terraced slopes
- Short enough to pair with a Kathmandu or Pokhara extension
Ghorepani Poon Hill Trek · 8 days
The route, day by day
This is the exact itinerary our Ghorepani Poon Hill Trek groups follow, built around real acclimatisation, not a rushed schedule.
- 1
To the trailhead
To the trailhead
Kathmandu → Pokhara → Nayapul → Tikhedhunga 1,400 m → 820 m → 1,540 mA flight or drive to Pokhara, then a short transfer to Nayapul where the trail begins, climbing gently to Tikhedhunga.
- 2
Into the rhododendron forest
Into the rhododendron forest
Tikhedhunga → Ghorepani 1,540 m → 2,860 mThe trek's steepest day, a long stone staircase through forest that turns solid red and pink in bloom season.
- 3
Sunrise from Poon Hill
Sunrise from Poon Hill
Ghorepani → Poon Hill → Tadapani 2,860 m → 3,210 m → 2,630 mA pre-dawn climb for the classic panorama of Dhaulagiri, Annapurna South, and Machapuchare, then on to Tadapani.
- 4
Down to the Gurung villages
Down to the Gurung villages
Tadapani → Ghandruk 2,630 m → 1,940 mA forested descent into Ghandruk, one of the best-preserved Gurung villages in the Annapurna foothills.
- 5
Hot springs at Jhinu Danda
Hot springs at Jhinu Danda
Ghandruk → Jhinu Danda 1,940 m → 1,780 mA shorter day ending at natural hot springs above the Modi Khola, the trek's reward before the final descent.
- 6
Back to Pokhara
Back to Pokhara
Jhinu Danda → Nayapul → Pokhara 1,780 m → 820 mThe last trekking morning ends at Nayapul, with a short drive back to Pokhara's lakeside for a proper rest.
- 7
Return to Kathmandu
Return to Kathmandu
Pokhara → Kathmandu 820 m → 1,400 mA short flight or scenic drive back to the capital, with the afternoon free before your onward journey.
- 8
Departure
Departure
Kathmandu 1,400 mInternational departure. Airport transfer included regardless of flight time.
Cost & what's included
per person, twin-share teahouse
$780
Included
- Airport pickup and drop-off in Kathmandu
- Kathmandu to Pokhara flight or tourist bus, both directions
- Annapurna Conservation Area permit and TIMS card
- Teahouse accommodation for the full trek
- Three meals a day while on the trail
- A licensed English-speaking guide and porters (1 porter per 2 trekkers)
- Guide and porter wages, insurance, and equipment
- First-aid kit carried by your guide
Not included
- International airfare to and from Kathmandu
- Nepal entry visa fee (available on arrival)
- Travel and evacuation insurance
- Personal trekking gear
- Meals in Kathmandu and Pokhara outside the welcome dinner
- Hot showers, WiFi, and battery charging on the trail
- Tips for your guide and porters
Upcoming departures
| Start date | Spots left |
|---|---|
| September 13, 2026 | 10 open |
| October 25, 2026 | 4 open |
| December 6, 2026 | 11 open |
Don't see a date that works? We also arrange private departures for groups of 2 or more.
Ready to walk among giants?
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