Trip Details

  • Destination: Nepal
  • Trip Difficulty: Easy
  • Trip Style: Trekking & Sightseeing
  • Transport: Tourist Bus
  • Food: Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner
  • Group Size: 1
  • Max Elevation: 3210m Poon Hill
  • Best Months: Feb, Mar, April, May, June, Sept, Oct, Nov & Dec
  • Activity Per Day: 4-6 hours walking
  • Culture: Gurung, Magar, Tamang
  • Mountain Sights: Machhapurche, Annapurna, Dhaulagiri
  • Attraction: Close Mountain View, Local Culture

Highlights

  • Beautiful city of Pokhara
  • Scenic drive to Nayapul
  • Ghandruk Village
  • Amazing views of Mt Annapurna and Mt Machhapurche
  • Huge Oak and Rhododendron forest
  • Astonishing sunrise view from Poon hill
  • Stunning waterfalls and cultural diverse

About Poon Hill Sunrise Trek

Poon Hill Sunrise Trek is an easy moderate trek that takes you to the hill station of the Ghorepani Poon Hill, which offers an amazing sunrise and sunset view from Poon Hill. This trek's main highlight is reaching Poon Hill, which offers a spectacular view of the sunrise over the majestic peaks of Annapurna One, Annapurna South, Nilgiri, Machhapuchhre, and Dhaulagiri. This breathtaking sight is a true testament to the sheer beauty and power of nature, and it is sure to be a moment you will never forget.

It is a short trek that provides the chance to experience the Himalayan culture, landscapes as well as the mountain panorama. in the snow-clad mountains as well as the panorama of the Annapurna Himalayas. On this trek, you can observe the Best view of Annapurna region and other mountains like Annapurna (8091m), Dhaulagiri (8167m), the virgin mountain- Machhapuchhare (fishtail), Annapurna II, III, IV, and Annapurna South, Tukuche peak, Nilgiri, Hiunchuli, Lamjung Himal, etc. you also enjoy the view of world deepest gorge between Annapurna and Dhaulagiri made by Kali Gandaki River, forest of Rhododendron and picturesque ethnic villages with their traditional houses, etc. In this trek, you visit the Ghandruk village, a typical Gurung traditional village where you interact with the Gurung people who are famous as the Gorkha soldiers. You get insight into their lifestyle, culture, tradition, and religion.

Poon Hill  Sunrise Trek called the Ghorepani Poon Hill trek too begins after the short scenic drive from Pokhara to Hille via Nayapul. Then you head to Ghorepani following the bank of the Modi River. You traverse through the dense subtropical forest, rhododendron forest and bamboo bushes, patchwork of valleys, enjoying the beautiful high waterfalls and mountain views. In the forest, you see the various birds, and playful Langur (black-faced monkey) and enjoy the chirping sound of the birds. From the Poon hill, you observe the dazzling sunset and sunrise view in the mountains. You visit Gurung and Magar villages and enjoy their warm greeting and hospitality. Ghorepani Poon Hill trek is suited for those who have a short holiday and are physically weak people and eager to experience the Himalayan nature and culture. The best season to go for the Ghorepani Poon Hill sunrise Trek is autumn and spring when the weather is clear and you can have a clear view of the mountains as well as the natural scenery.

✔ Poonhill Sunrise Trek Cost:

We also design customizable trekking packages according to visitors' requirements of budget, Itinerary, and services where possible. However, the price of domestic and international tourists may vary. But we recommend you go with our offered 7 Days Poon Hill trek Itinerary Package to avoid the hassles of having to breakdown costs.

✔Poon hill sunrise Time:

Sunrise time in Poon Hill depends on the month. In January sunrise at poon hill begins at 7:00 AM and it gradually gets earlier and reaches around 5 AM in June. After June, sunrise time slightly increases reaching around 6:45 in December. This difference in times allows trekkers to experience the stunning Himalayan sunrise in different times throughout the year.

✔Poon hill sunrise trek Itinerary:

Poon hill sunrise Trek is also called Ghorepani Poon Hill Trek. This trek can be done 1night two days,2night  3 days, or 4night 5days  it depends on your time availability and your interest.

Poonhill Trekking Itinerary

Poon Hill Sunrise Trek Itinerary

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Day 01 : Arrive at Tribhuvan International Airport (1340m.)

Your arrival to Tribhuwan International Airport (TIA), you will be meet by Beyond The Limits Trek Representative, and transfer to the hotel. Overnight at the hotel. B.B.

  • B.B.
  • Hotel
  • Kathmandu
  • 1310 m

Drive from Kathmandu to Pokhara early in the morning around 6 AM on a Tourist Sofa Bus. On the way, there will be Breakfast and lunch. If there is no traffic along the way, we will reach Pohara around 3 p.m. After checking in to the hotel and refreshments, we have time to walk around the Lakeside. It is a very nice place, and you can visit Davies Falls and Gupteswor Cave. Overnight at the hotel. B.B.

Note: If you like to take a flight from Kathmandu to Pokhara (23 minutes) that is also possible but extra cost would be applied.

If you would like to take a private Scorpio jeep to Pokhara that is also possible with extra fees applied. 

  • B.B.
  • Hotel
  • Pokhara
  • 822m

We will have our breakfast at 7:00.A.Then drive One to  Hille  by private jeep of sharing Jeep it is depend on your package  and trek to Tikhe dhunga  1525m and  then begin our Trekking  with a steep climb to Ulleri for about 2 hrs. Ulleri is a large Magar village at 2070m. overnight lodge (Breakfast Lunch and dinner )

  • Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
  • Tea house
  • Ulleri
  • 2070 m

Like the previous day, we will have our breakfast at 7:00 AM Then the trail continues to ascend more gently, through fine forests of oak & rhododendron towards Banthanti at 2250m. Then we make our trek towards Nangethanti for 1 hour & 30 minutes ( 2460m.) After an hour & half walking, we reach Ghorepani at 2775m. Overnight at Guest House. B.L.D.

  • Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
  • Tea House
  • Ghorepani
  • 2874 m

We will get up early in the morning, and hiking to Poon Hill before sunrise. To day is Highlight  of the Trek From Poon hill  you will see superb view of the sunrise, and the panoramic view of Himalayas, including  Mt Nilgiri,Mt. Dhaulagiri, Annapurna South, Fishtail, and so on. After visiting Poon hill, we will come back to Ghorepani, have a hot breakfast and continue trekking to  Tada pani. It is nice Trek with big Rhodrodran Forest , you may see many bird and wild animals  arrived at Tadapani and overnight at Tea house . 

  • Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
  • Tea House
  • Ghandruk
  • 2012 m

 From Tadapani we descend through forests and then the trail eases as we reach Ghandrunk (2000m), which is the village of Gurung people. We have 3 Hors Trek and have Lunch at ghandruk and visit  local peoples home, Gurung Museum & watch the documentary prepared by ACAP . then drive to Pokhara for one hour & 30 minutes . it is depend on your interest private Transportation  (you have to pay extra ) or public Transportation ( in package including ) drive to pokhara and overnight in pokhara Trekking will be over . Overnight at the hotel. B.L.D.

  • B.B.
  • Hotel
  • Pokhara
  • 822 m

Fly to Kathmandu or Drive back to Kathmandu by car/van or tourist bus Overnight at hotel. B.B.

  • Bed and Breakfast
  • hotel
  • Kathmandu
  • 1400

What's Included

Included

  • Pick up and drop from International Airport
  • Tourist Standard Hotel in Kathmandu (Bed and Breakfast basis)
  • A English speaking professional trekking guide
  • Guesthouse/Lodges accommodations during the trek
  • Daily three times meals(breakfast, lunch & dinner) during the trek
  • ACAP permit (Annapurna Conservation Area Permit)
  • TIMS Trekking permit 
  • Insurance & equipment to guide 
  • Round trip BUS tickets for you & guides Kathmandu Pokhara Kathmandu.
  • Transportation by sharing jeep to Trekking starting point
  • Transportation by sharing a jeep from the Trekking ending point 
  • Hotel in Pokhara 2 nights with Bed and breakfast.
  • Farewell dinner in Kathmandu
  • Governmental VAT and Tax
  • Necessary paper and documents for trekking 

Not Included

  • Nepal visa fees
  • international airfare
  • sightseeing in Kathmandu world heritage site.
  • A Trekking Porter between two Trekkers.( if you like to Take Porter perday $20 USD  including salary, meals, accommodation and insurance)
  • If you like to fly from Kathmandu-Pokhara- Kathmandu ($98 one way )
  • Meals in Kathmandu and Pokhara
  • All drinks( Hot/cold/Bottled/mineral water Beer whiskey )
  • Emergency rescue cost in the case of emergency rescue
  • Bar bill
  • personal nature expenses
  • Tips for guide. And Driver

Note: Cost may vary depending on the number of the person in the group, accommodation type, and transportation type. Let us know if you like to upgrade service