- Poon Hill Sunrise: Spectacular sunrise views over Annapurna I, Dhaulagiri, Machhapuchhre (Fishtail), and other Himalayan peaks.
- Rhododendron Forests: Walk through lush forests ablaze with rhododendron blooms (best in March–April).
- Ghorepani & Ghandruk Villages: Discover traditional Magar and Gurung culture, stone-paved streets, and warm teahouse hospitality.
- Panoramic Mountain Vistas: Catch stunning views of Annapurna South, Hiunchuli, and more throughout the trail.
- Short & Scenic Circuit: A well-balanced 10-day itinerary perfect for beginners, families, and those short on time.
- Low Altitude Comfort: Reach up to 3,210m with minimal risk of altitude sickness.
10 Days
16
Easy
Nepal
Hiking / Trekking
15
2860
Spring, Autumn
3*** Luxury
Kathmandu
Kathmandu
Tourist Stander transport
The 10-day Annapurna Poon Hill–Ghorepani–Ghandruk Trek is a scenic and culturally enriching short trek in Nepal’s Annapurna region. Ideal for trekkers of all levels, this journey takes you through vibrant rhododendron forests and charming Gurung and Magar villages and offers panoramic sunrise views over the Annapurna and Dhaulagiri ranges from the iconic Poon Hill viewpoint (3,210 meters).
Starting and ending in Pokhara, this circuit trek combines natural beauty with cultural immersion. Enjoy the warm hospitality of traditional villages like Ghorepani and Ghandruk, explore terraced farmlands, and witness some of the most photogenic landscapes in the Himalayas—all within a moderate and well-paced itinerary.
Why Choose This Trek?
- Perfect introduction to Himalayan trekking
- No prior experience required
- Cultural and natural diversity in a short span
- Easily accessible from Pokhara and Kathmandu
Itinerary
You could already be in Kathmandu, or you may be arriving on this very day. Anyway, we welcome you to Nepal! On this first day we transfer you to your hotel and brief you about the trek if time permits. You will not do much except observe the ambiance around you and get acquainted with the country.
Today would be the most exhilarating day, where your leader introduces you to our city tour expert, who guides you to the most pious Hindu and Buddhist religious places that are listed as world heritage sites and elucidates for you the entire mysticism over their existence.
On this day we have our breakfast by 6:00 a.m. in the morning and head towards tourist Bus Park at Thamel and board a tourist bus to Pokhara. The bus ride will take around 7 hours through curvy roads of hilly terrain with couple of breaks in between for snacks and lunch. The drive to Pokhara on one of the major highways is exhilarating with beautiful views of never leaving tributaries, lush green hills and roadside settlements.
The day starts early by taking a vehicle out of Pokhara. The drive takes around an hour and half to Nayapul and then the Annapurna Poon Hill Ghorepani Ghandruk Trek officially starts on foot from here onwards. The first day of the trek we ascend somewhere around 500m, all the way to Tikhedhunga. Most of the day’s walk is on the jeep track, and is a very easy and good first day walk.
We start climbing on the significant man made steps – around 3500 steps, all the way to Banthanti via ulleri. It is very beautiful to see the landscape change on this day, the barren ridge turns into sparse trees, which further turns into dense subtropical forest. We would as well traverse through dense forest of Rhododendron and pine. These forested land is a home of wild habitats like langur monkeys, barking deer and different species of birds. Keep your eyes open for wild animals. We will stay overnight in Ghorepani.
Walking through the beautiful Lord of the Rings like trail set-up is overwhelming and getting to Ghorepani the leading protected area in Nepal with the world largest Rhododendron forest is extraordinary.
We will leave our teahouse at Ghorepani by 5 am in the morning and take a 45 minutes hike to Poon Hill to witness a grassy knoll famous as viewpoint sunrise over the mountains of Annapurna massif. Morning sunrise view from Poon Hill is one cherishing moment with panoramic view of mountains like Annapurna, Nilgiri, Dhaulagiri, Dhampus peak, Fishtail etc. Looking down upon the Kali Gandaki Gorge, the world’s deepest gorge is something remarkable.
2 hour and half walk to Nayapul, the starting point and depending on your preference the leader will organize your lunch. An hour and half drive back to Pokhara.
On this day we have our breakfast by 6:00 a.m. in the morning and get ready to head towards Kathmandu. The bus ride will take around 7 hours through curvy roads of hilly terrain with couple of breaks in between for snacks and lunch. Tracing the same way back we reach Kathmandu and we transfer you back at the hotel.
Today we say our final goodbye. Our representative will come to see you off at the airport. Hoping you had a pleasant and wonderful trekking experience we bid you goodbye.
Cost Includes
- Arrival transfers on both domestic and international flights
- Standard Hotel Accommodation in Kathmandu/Pokhara on a twin-share bed-and-breakfast basis as per the itinerary
- Full board meals while on the Annapurna panorama trek
- Accommodation in comfortable teahouse while on Annapurna poon hill trekking
- Welcome dinner with cultural program as listed in the itinerary
- Half-day guided city tour as listed in itinerary
- Private transportation to and from the starting and ending points of the trek, as applicable
- Free use of quality trekking gear—sleeping bag, fleece inner liner, down jacket, duffel bag, etc.—during the trip
- Professional local trekking guide well trained in Wilderness First Aid
- Comprehensive First Aid Kit
- Annapurna Poon Hill trekking map
- Warm clothing and other required trekking gear for porters
- Osho Adventure T-shirts / other seasonal gifts
- Comprehensive pre-departure information and trip dossiers
- Airport Drop off
Cost Excludes
- International Airfare from Home—Kathmandu—Home
- Photocopy charges, web usage, and telephone calls
- Nepal VISA cost, which will be charge at Tribhuvan International Airport
- Travel Insurance
- Extra cost due to natural calamities and hiring additional transportation and porters
- Emergency evacuation costs (for rental of land cruiser). Medical and rescue insurance is recommended. We recommend you purchase insurance with zero deductible
- Any additional meals in Kathmandu.
Notes
- Accessible for those with limited mobility
- Accessible for those with limited eye sight
- Infant seats available
- Passport required
- Dress codeConfirmation will be received at time of bookingNot wheelchair accessible
- Porter-supported trek
- Two clients share one porter. We will supply you a trek duffel bag where you keep your heavy items and this bag is carried by the porter. You will need to bring your own daypack to be carried by you. In the daypack, you can put money, important documents, water bottle/bladder, camera, toiletries, sunscreen, notebook, etc. The weight limit for the porter is 30 kg or 66 pounds. 15 kg or 33 pounds for each client. So, we recommend you to pack as carefully as you can and not exceed the weight limit. You can leave your non-trekking stuff at the locker facility in the Kathmandu hotel.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers
- You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
What do I need to bring?
- 4-season sleeping bag (We can provide one if you need it but has to be returned after the trek)
- Duffel bag
- Daypack
- Down jacket (Must have for mornings, nights and evenings, and for altitudes above 4,000 m; We can provide it if you need one but has to be returned after the trek.)
Upper Body – Head / Ears / Eyes
- Sun hat
- Wool or synthetic hat that cover the ears
- Sunglasses with UV protection
- Headlamp
- Neck warmer
Hand
- Liner gloves
- Heavier shell gloves
- Core Body
- T-shirts
- Lightweight expedition thermal tops
- Fleece jacket or pullover
- Water/windproof shell jacket (Preferably breathable fabric)
- Synthetic sports bras (For women)
Lower Body – Legs
- Lightweight expedition thermal bottoms
- Nylon hiking shorts
- Soft shell and hard shell trekking pants
- Water/windproof trousers
- Casual pants
Feet
- Liner socks
- Heavyweight socks
- Waterproof hiking/trekking boots
- Light shoes/sneakers/sandals
- Gaiters (For monsoon and winter)
First Aid Kits
- Please note our guide will carry the first-aid kit bag during the trek. However we still recommend you to bring your personalized first-aid kit as well.
- Extra Strength Excedrin for altitude related headaches
- Ibuprofen for general aches and pains
- Immodium or Pepto Bismol capsules for upset stomach or diarrhea
- Diamox (commonly prescribed as Acetazolamide) 125 or 250mg tablets for altitude sickness
- Anti-infection ointments
Band-aids
- Lip balm (At least SPF 20)
- Sunscreen (SPF 40)
Miscellaneous
- Passport and extra passport photos (3 copies)
- Airline ticket (Please make a copy and leave one at our office in Kathmandu just in case if you need to change the date of your flight.)
- Durable wallet/pouch for travel documents, money & passport
- Water bottle/bladder
- Water purification Iodine tablets
- Toiletry kit (Be sure to include toilet paper stored in a plastic bag, hand wipes, and liquid hand sanitizer, towel, soap, etc.)
Optional
- Adjustable trekking poles
- Favorite snack foods (No more than 2 pounds)
- Paperback books, cards, mp3 player
- Binoculars
- Cameras (Memory cards, chargers and also batteries)
- Pee bottle for men and pee funnel for women
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