Kathmandu · GHOREPANI POON HILL TREKS FROM KATHMANDU
Poon Hill is the short trek that still gives you the full Annapurna sunrise. These 11 itineraries are compared on days, the Pokhara transfer, the stone-step climb from Ulleri and what the lodges cost.
Trek from Kathmandu toward Ghorepani, Poon Hill, Tadapani, and Ghandruk with a private guide such as Binod, Bikram, or Chandra. Expect terraced fields, mountain villages, forest paths, tea-house stays, and sunrise views of Annapurna, Dhaulagiri, and Manaslu.
“Mr. Binoth, Mr. Chandra and Mr Tobonath is highly recommended as a guide. From start to finish, he made sure everything was well taken care of. Truly recommended.”
Travel privately from Kathmandu toward Ghorepani, Poon Hill, Ghandruk, and Pokhara with a guide and porter. Expect included meals, lodging, transport, and views of Annapurna, Dhaulagiri, and Fishtail. Guides named in past arrangements include Prabin and Sabin, but confirm your team before booking.
“This trek fit our limited timeframe perfectly. Our guide Prabin and porter Sabin were excellent - very friendly and helpful. They were very flexible and able to accomodate changes in the itinerary during the trek without any issues. Our morning flight to Pokhara from Kathman”
Join a licensed English-speaking guide for a four-day trek from Pokhara through the Annapurna Conservation Area. Sleep in teahouses, eat included meals, walk with porter support, and rise early for Himalayan sunrise views from Poon Hill.
“Our guide Purna was incredible!! He made the trek so much more than we could have imagined! The trek was amazing with the most spectacular views! Can’t recommend enough😊”
Walk from Nayapul through Ulleri, rhododendron forests, Ghorepani, and Ghandruk with a licensed guide. The early climb to 3,210-meter Poon Hill brings sunrise views of Annapurna, Dhaulagiri, Manaslu, and Machhapuchare.
“We have just finished our trek with Arbind from Nepal High Trek and had a wonderful experience.”
Travel from Kathmandu to Pokhara, then hike through rhododendron forest, terraced hills, and Gurung villages to Poon Hill. This small-group trek includes lodging, meals, permits, transport, and a guide. Bishnu, Tilak, and Ram have led trips for this company, with strong praise for their care and support.
“From the start, Bishnu was terrific at being very very timely on email responses and answering all questions we had.”
Take a five-day beginner-friendly circuit from Kathmandu through Pokhara, Ulleri, Ghorepani, Poon Hill, and Ghandruk. Guide options include Rajesh and Saroj, with mountain lodges, permits, breakfast, transport, and sunrise views of Annapurna, Dhaulagiri, and Fishtail.
“The Poon Hill Trek with Frolic Adventure was absolutely unforgettable! From the stunning sunrise views over the Annapurna range to the vibrant rhododendron forests and warm local villages, every moment was a dream. This 4–5”
Leave Pokhara by bus or 4WD, climb through Gurung villages and rhododendron forest to Ghorepani, then rise before dawn for Poon Hill sunrise. You travel with an English-speaking private guide, with guides such as Anil and Dipchandra praised for kind, flexible help. Expect steep steps and a long return day.
“Sono stati due giorni bellissimi… il viaggio in autobus un po’ faticoso ma ne vale la pena per raggiungere la partenza del trekking che sarà poi un’esperienza fantastica. Un ringraziamento particolare va alla nostra guida Anil che ci ha accompagnati e ci ha aiutato in tutto, è stato davvero gentile e simpatico! Consiglio a tutti questa escursione!”
Travel from Kathmandu to Pokhara, then hike through rhododendron forests and stone villages to Poon Hill at 3,210 meters. A licensed guide, meals, permits, poles, transport, and tea-house stays are included. Guide Santosh is named in the tour feedback.
“We booked a tour on the Poon Hill Trek. The tour takes four days to walk, plus one day to get to Pokhara and one day to get back to Kathmandu. The transfers to Pokhara and back are included.”
You’ll combine Kathmandu temples, Pokhara, and a four-day Ghorepani trek with a guide and porter. Expect rhododendron forests, Gurung villages, tea-house stays, and an early climb to Poon Hill for Annapurna and Dhaulagiri views. Guides may include Badri, Prakash, or Gomboo Sherpa.
“Last month we did the Ghorepani-Poonhill trek with my family including 10 years daughter, we had a great experience with Himalayan Adventure treks, Our guide Badri was incredible, knowledgeable, helpful and very honest. Definitely we will come back again in near feature to do the Mardi Himal Base camp trek.”
You’ll drive from Pokhara to Banthanti, walk through rhododendron country to Ghorepani, then climb to Poon Hill before returning. The private trip includes an English-speaking guide, meals, permits, and four-wheel-drive transport. Santosh has guided past trips, so you can ask if he is available.
“We had a fantastic time on our trip! Our guide Santosh was brilliant, he was so knowledgeable and gave lots of really good information. The whole trip was organised perfectly and was very smooth. I would recommend this company, and Santosh!”
You’ll combine Kathmandu sightseeing, a flight to Pokhara, and a five-day Annapurna foothills trek with daily yoga, meditation, and a sunrise hike to Poon Hill. A local guide and yoga expert accompany your private group, with permits, meals, lodging, transport, and an Ayurvedic massage included.
“It's been one of the best experiences of my life. Nepal is an amazing country and its inhabitants are wonderfully friendly and caring. My experience in the mountains with Placesnepal exceeded all my expectations, they are great professionals and knowledgeable about their country. Highly recommended.Auto-translated”
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