Name: Annapurna Poon Hill Sunrise Trek – 9 Days
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9 Days

Kathmandu

Pokhara

Tour Details

The Annapurna Poon Hill Sunrise Trek is a relatively easier walk through the Gurung villages and beautiful green forests. This trek treats you to some of the most exquisite views of the Annapurna and the Himalayas around it. Pool Hill is known mostly for the stunning sunrise view. Not only that but the added presence of rice terraces makes Poon Hill every photographer’s paradise.

The trek begins with a flight from Kathmandu to Pokhara. The walk starts from Naya Pul from where we trek to the Gurung villages of Ghandruk. We will enjoy the ethnic hospitality along alongside magnificent Gurung Museum. Our trek will pass through the beautiful forests of bamboos and bright red blooming rhododendron, which should be a thrilling experience. On the way to our end destination, Poon Hill, we will get to absorb the beautiful snow capped mountain peaks. The Annapurna Poon Hill Sunrise Trek will be of great adventure, as we must climb up 3,000 steps, which will be a test of your physical ability and energy. The morning from our final destination, Poon Hill, will be a breath-taking experience leaving you breathless. The experience of the sunrise creeping through the mountains will move you emotionally. The whole experience will feel as a gift from God.

The Annapurna Poon Hill Sunrise Trek will be a once in a lifetime experience to observe the spine-thrilling sunrise from the beautiful mountains. Although the trek is of low altitude, the scenery from this point is absolutely fascinating, as this trek is designed for adventure seekers who want a less challenging but short and fantastic trek.

Departure & Return Location

Tribhuwan International Airport

Departure Time

1 Hours Before Flight Time

Price Includes

Airport pickups and drops in a private vehicle
Hotel accommodation in Kathmandu and Pokhara with breakfast
Teahouse accommodation during the trek
Breakfast, lunch and dinner during the trek
Welcome and farewell dinners
All ground transportation on a comfortable private vehicle as per the itinerary
Domestic flights
An experienced, English-speaking and government-licensed trek leader and assistant trek leader (4 trekkers: 1 assistant guide)
Porter service (2 trekkers: 1 porter)
Staff costs including their salary, insurance, equipment, food and accommodation
All necessary paperwork and trekking permits
Medical kit (carried by your trek leader)
All government and local taxes

Price Excludes

Nepalese visa fee
International airfare to and from Kathmandu
Excess baggage charges
Lunch and dinner in Kathmandu and/or Pokhara
Extra night accommodation in case of early arrival, late departure, and early return from the trek (due to any reason) than the scheduled itinerary
Travel and rescue insurance
Personal expenses (phone calls, laundry, bar bills, battery recharge, extra porters, bottle or boiled water, shower, etc.)
Tips for guide(s), porter(s) and driver(s)

What to Expect

Short and adventurous trek
Spectacular sunrise with mountain view from Poon Hill (3,210m)
Exploration of Gurung culture and Ghandruk village
Walk through magical and colorful Rhododendron flowers

Itinerary

Day 1Arrival in Kathmandu (1,300m/4,264ft)

Upon your arrival, a team member representing Unleash Nepal Treks & Adventure will pick you up from the airport and take you to the hotel. In the evening, you will attend a welcome dinner, where you will be served authentic Nepalese cuisine that will introduce you to Nepal’s food culture, at the hotel hosted by Unleash Nepal Treks & Adventure. You will stay the night in Kathmandu.
Included meal: Dinner

Day 2Kathmandu: Sightseeing and trek Preparation

We will have a guided tour of several of the most historical and spiritual attractions of Kathmandu, which are are listed as UNESCO World Heritage Sites. We will be visiting Durbar Square, sacred Hindu temple Pashupatinath, the famous Swayambhunath (also known as ‘Monkey Temple’) and Boudhanath, which is one of the largest stupas in the world. Afternoon, We will get our equipment checked at night by our leader, get and be introduced to our fellow trekkers and discuss our trip. We stay the night in Kathmandu.
Included meal: Breakfast

Day 3Fly to Pokhara (823m/2,700ft) and trek to Ulleri (2050m/6725 ft): 30 min flight and 6 hours trek

We will be taking an early morning flight to Pokhara. On our flight, we will be graced by beautiful scenes of the Himalayas from the right side of the airplane. After landing in Pokhara airport, we will have a 1 hour and 20 minutes drive to Naya Pul, where we will begin our trek. We will pass through beautiful forests, sometimes on the carvel trail on the side of the cliff. We will cross the Bhurungdi river to the village of Tikhedhunga, after lunch. We will then test our stamina and energy with thousands of steps and boulders that continue to go upward at the Ulleri Hill. We will reach Ulleri by late afternoon. We stay the night in Ulleri.
Included meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 4Ulleri to Ghorepani (2,750m/9,020 ft): 4 - 5 hours trek

We will ascend to Ghorepani village, after having our breakfast. Ghorepani is an interesting place where the locals put on small shops and stalls to sell their local products and crafts. The town consists of two parts: one in a saddle and the other a few hundred feet lower. We will be stopping at the higher part of Ghorepani village that will offer spectacular panoramic views of the surrounding mountains, which will include Annapurna South and Nilgiri mountains. The higher altitude of Ghorepani will begin to feel chilly come evening. We stay the night in Ghorepani.
Included meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 5Ghorepani to Tadapani (2,700m/8,860ft) with a visit to Poon Hill: 6 - 7 hours

We will make an early morning ascend along the steep trail to our destination, Poon Hill (3,210m), to catch the sunrise over the Himalayas. It is a fantastic pint to observe and enjoy the amazing views of Mustang, Pokhara and more than 20 of the highest mountains (including the close view of Annapurna and Dhaulagiri ranges). The peaks covered with snow will surround us with glowing morning light. We will take photographs and have coffee or tea or hot beverage and return back to Ghorepani. After breakfast, we will be heading east and climb a nearby bridge. We start our descent through the red rhododendron forests, pass by thrilling waterfalls along the way and reach our destination where we will be spending our night, Tadapani.
Included meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 6Tadapani to Ghandruk (1940m/6360 ft): 3 - 4 hours

We make a steep descent through the forests, from Tadapani. This part of the trek will comprise of amazing rhododendron trees, which when in bloom, turn the forests into amazing colorful garden. By afternoon, we also get to enjoy the blossoming cherry on the slope on the other side of the ravine. We enter Ghandruk village, a slope settlement with stone houses mostly inhabited by Gurungs. We will acquaint ourselves with rich cultural traditions of Gurungs at the Gurung Museum in Ghandruk, after enjoying stunning close-up view of Fishtail, Annapurna South and Hiunchuli mountains.
Included meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 7Ghandruk to Pokhara: 4 hours trek and 1 hour drive

This will be a downhill trek all the way to Birethanti. We step onto staircase paved with stone slabs, curving in and out of the village and then into terraced farms. The trek continues to go downwards without any stops until we reach Modi River valley. From Birethanti, we walk half-an-hour to our destination of Naya Pul. The walking journey comes to an end at Naya Pul from where we drive to Pokhara and stay the night.
Included meals: Breakfast & Lunch

Day 8Fly to Kathmandu

We fly back to Kathmandu in the afternoon. Upon our arrival in Kathmandu, we will be escorted back to our hotel. We can enjoy the day freely, go shopping, or explore any landmarks we might have missed during our first day in Kathmandu. To celebrate our wonderful journey, we will have a farewell dinner in the evening. We stay overnight in Kathmandu.
Included meals: Breakfast & Dinner

Day 9Final departure

Our journey and time together in Nepal comes to an end today! A representative from Unleash Nepal Treks & Adventure will drop us off at the airport approximately 3 hours before our flight. On your way back home, you can plan your next adventure in this beautiful country of Nepal with Unleash Nepal Treks & Adventure.
Included meal: Breakfast