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Poon Hill sits at 3,210m, and the sunrise is worth the early wake-up, but the trek asks more of your legs than "sunrise" suggests. Day two is demanding: a pre-dawn summit push followed by a long downhill stretch to Tikhedunga, 5-6 hours of walking total. Downhill helps, but it is still a full day on tired legs after an early start.
Not a technical trek, no ropes or scrambling, and the altitude does not carry the same risk EBC or the Annapurna Circuit high passes do. But it is not a stroll either. Reasonable fitness matters, and a few weeks of stair climbing beforehand makes a real difference on day two.
Weather can shift fast in the hills, and a cloudy sunrise is always possible on any Himalayan trek. Teahouse rooms are simple, shared bathrooms are normal, and nights at Ghorepani get cold enough that a proper sleeping layer matters.
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Meeting and pickup
Please kindly provide us with your hotel name and address. Our Mountain Hike Nepal Team guide will meet you directly in your hotel lobby. We arrange pickups for all customers staying within a 2 km radius of Lakeside.
What to expect
Day 2: Ghorepani → Poon Hill (3,210m) → Tikhedunga Wake around 4:30-5:00 AM. The climb to Poon Hill takes 45 minutes to an hour, timed for sunrise around 5:45-6:15 AM. Fifteen to thirty minutes at the summit for the panorama, Annapurna South, Dhaulagiri, and Machhapuchhre. From there, the trail continues down through Ghorepani to Tikhedunga rather than backtracking, roughly 5-6 hours of walking total. Long, but downhill, and it keeps day three short. Overnight teahouse.
Day 3: Tikhedunga → Nayapul → Drive to Pokhara An easy 1-2 hour descent to Nayapul, then drive back to Pokhara, roughly 1 hour, arriving by late morning or early afternoon.
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
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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Cancellation Policy
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