6 Days Poon Hill Sunrise Trek

What's Included

Meeting and pickup

Itinerary

Day 1
Drive from Kathmandu (1350m) to Pokhara (825m) on a tourist bus, 8 hours drive
3 stops
1
Trishuli
Today we will be taking an 8-hour scenic ride from Kathmandu to Pokhara on a tourist bus. We will pass by the Trishuli and Marsyangdi rivers enjoying the views of towns and villages.
Admission ticket free
2
A small riverside settlement with lovely views over the Trsihuli River and a popular lunch spot while on the Kathmandu to Pokhara drive.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free
3
Pokhara Lakeside
After spending 8 hours on the tourist bus, we will arrive at this beautiful lake town of Pokhara where we will be spending the night. Upon arrival, we will be greeted by the panoramic view of the Annapurna mountain range.
12 hours • Admission ticket free
Day 2
Drive to Hille (1460 m) on a jeep and trek to Ulleri (2020m), 3 hours drive and 2 hours trek
3 stops
4
Hille is a beautiful village and the starting point of our trek.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free
5
Tikhedhunga
Tikhedhunga is a small settlement near the river. It is our second spot before reaching Ulleri. From here, we will cross the suspension bridge and walk uphill to Ulleri.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free
6
Ulleri is where we will spend our night. Also, the first night of our trek. It is a quiet village with traditional houses and lodges.
12 hours • Admission ticket free
Day 3
Trek to Ghorepani (2860m), 4 hours
1 stop
7
Ghorepani
Ghorepani is a big settlement full of colorful lodges located just below the famous Poon Hill (3210m). It is a popular resting place for trekkers. The magnificent view of Dhaulagiri and Annapurna range can be seen from here.
12 hours • Admission ticket free
Day 4
Early morning hike to Poon Hill (3210m) and trek to Tadapani (2675m), 7 hours
2 stops
8
Poon Hill
Early in the morning, we will take a 45 minutes hike to the famous vantage point of Poon Hill (3210m). From here, we will be enjoying the wonderful sunrise over the splendid Himalayas. We can see various mountain ranges including the 7th highest peak of the world, Dhaulagiri (8167m). Some other notable peaks that we can see are Annapurna South (7219m), Hiunchuli (6442m), Machhapuchre (6997m), etc. After having a wonderful time, we will hike down to Ghorepani, have breakfast, and continue our trek to Tadapani.
30 minutes • Admission ticket included
9
Tadapani (2675m) is a small settlement with lodges and teahouses. We walk through ridges, viewpoints, lush rhododendron forests, and small settlements from Ghorepani to arrive here.
12 hours • Admission ticket free
Day 5
Trek to Ghandruk (1940m) and drive to Pokhara (825m) on a jeep, 3 hours trek and 4 hours drive
2 stops
10
Ghandruk
Ghandruk is a beautiful Gurung village full of traditional houses and lodges with beautiful mountain views. It is the ending point of our trek. We will have lunch and explore around the villages for some time. We can observe the local traditions and lifestyle here. Then, we will take a jeep to Pokhara.
2 hours • Admission ticket free
11
Pokhara
After spending some time in Ghandruk, we will take a Jeep and arrive at Pokhara after a 4 hour of ride. In the evening time, we can stroll around the beautiful lakeside area. We will have a dinner together as a celebration of the successful completion of the trek.
12 hours • Admission ticket free
Day 6
Drive to Kathmandu (1350m) on a tourist bus, 8 hours
1 stop
12
Trishuli
After completing the beautiful Poon Hill Trek, we will return to Kathmandu on a tourist bus. We will be driving through the scenic highway alongside the Marsyangdi and Trishuli rivers.
Admission ticket free

Additional info

• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
• Not recommended for pregnant travelers
• Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• Can travellers with dietry needs such as vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free participate? - Yes, We can accommodate these dietary needs.

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