Annapurna Foothills / Ghorepani
Poon Hill Trek
Perfect first Himalayan sunrise
Duration
7 days
Max altitude
3,210m
Difficulty
Easy
Group size
2–16
About this trek
Poon Hill is where Nepal first reveals itself to trekkers. In seven days, you walk through rhododendron forests that bloom crimson and pink in spring, past traditional Gurung villages unchanged for centuries, to a viewpoint that stops experienced Himalayan trekkers in their tracks. Standing on Poon Hill at dawn, watching the Annapurna massif and Dhaulagiri catch their first light across an 80km panorama, you understand why people come back to Nepal again and again. Short enough for beginners. Spectacular enough for veterans. The perfect introduction — and a perfect trek in its own right.
- Dawn panorama from Poon Hill (3,210m) — 8 peaks above 7,000m
- Rhododendron forests in full bloom (March–April)
- Traditional Gurung and Magar village culture
- Visit Tadapani — the rhododendron capital of Nepal
- Annapurna South (7,219m) up close
- Machapuchare "Fish Tail" peak views
- No technical climbing — accessible to all fitness levels
The 7-day itinerary
Fly or take scenic bus to Pokhara. Rest beside Phewa Lake. Evening gear check and briefing.
Choose your package
Budget
Essential experience, local teahouses, shared facilities.
- —Licensed Sherpa guide
- —Basic teahouse accommodation
- —All meals on trail
- —All permits included
- —Porter (shared)
- —First aid kit
Recommended
Standard
Best value — the recommended choice.
- —Senior licensed Sherpa guide
- —Better teahouse selection
- —All meals on trail
- —All permits included
- —Dedicated porter
- —First aid + oximeter
- —Sleeping bag rental
- —Kathmandu hotel (1 night)
Premium
Best available teahouses, priority guide, helicopter option.
- —Head guide (Pasang Temba level)
- —Best teahouses at each stage
- —All meals on trail
- —All permits included
- —Dedicated porter
- —Full medical kit + oximeter
- —Sleeping bag + down jacket
- —Kathmandu hotel (2 nights)
- —Helicopter rebook option
- —Satellite communicator
Includes and excludes
Included
- All accommodation (guesthouse/teahouse)
- All meals on trail
- TIMS card & ACAP entry permit
- Licensed guide
- Porter (1 per 2 trekkers)
- Kathmandu–Pokhara transport (flight or bus)
- Pokhara hotel (1 night)
- Emergency insurance
Not included
- International flights
- Nepal visa
- Personal travel insurance
- Personal gear
- Tips for guide/porter
- Alcoholic beverages
From the trail.
“My first trek ever. I was 48 and had zero experience. Nepali Trekking was honest with me about what to expect and what fitness I needed. Our guide was patient, funny, and never once made me feel slow. Poon Hill sunrise was the most beautiful thing I have seen in my life. I booked the Annapurna Circuit for next year before I was even back in Pokhara.”