Duration

4 Days

DIFFICULTY

Easy

GROUP SIZE

1-12

MAX. ALTITUDE

3210m

Best Season

Through whole year

Accomodation

Hotel

Meals

Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner

Walking per day

6 hours

Overview

Daily Poon Hill Trekking in Nepal – Discover the Best Sunrise Trek in the Himalayas

The Daily Poon Hill Trek is one of Nepal’s most scenic and accessible short treks, perfect for travelers seeking a taste of the Himalayas without the demands of high-altitude trekking. Starting from just US$200, this journey takes you to the picturesque village of Ghorepani, nestled at 2,800 meters in the Annapurna region, known for its comfortable lodges with private bathrooms. The highlight of the trek is a short early morning hike to Poon Hill (3,210 meters), where you’ll witness a breathtaking sunrise over some of the world’s highest peaks, including Annapurna, Dhaulagiri, Nilgiri, and Machapuchare. Available year-round, this trek is especially magical between March and May when the trail is ablaze with blooming rhododendrons in up to 14 different colors. With waterfalls, lush forests, and panoramic mountain views, it’s no wonder Poon Hill attracts visitors from all over the world. The trek can be completed in just two days from Pokhara or 3–4 days from Kathmandu, with daily departures available. If you’re in Nepal, don’t miss the chance to experience this unforgettable Himalayan adventure. For details on cost and departure schedules, feel free to contact us by email or phone.

Duration: 4–5 Days | Max Elevation: 3,210m (Poon Hill)
Start/End Point: Nayapul / Pokhara | Difficulty: Easy to Moderate
Best Season: March–May & September–November
Trek Style: Teahouse / Lodge Trek

What is Poon Hill Trekking?
The Poon Hill Trek is one of the most popular short treks in Nepal, ideal for trekkers of all experience levels, including families and beginners. This scenic trek offers stunning panoramic views of the Annapurna and Dhaulagiri mountain ranges, with Poon Hill (3,210 meters) being the ultimate viewpoint to witness the unforgettable sunrise over the Himalayas.

Our Daily Poon Hill Trekking departures allow you to join this beautiful adventure any day that suits your travel plans. Whether you’re already in Pokhara or planning your Nepal trip, we make it easy to embark on this iconic trek.

Why Choose the Daily Poon Hill Trek?
✅ Daily Departure Guarantee – Join solo or in a group; we depart every day!

✅ Short and Accessible – Only 4–5 days needed, perfect for tight schedules.

✅ No Altitude Sickness Risk – Trekking below 3,210m makes it safe for most people.

✅ Cultural Experience – Explore Gurung and Magar villages like Ghandruk and Ulleri.

✅ Stunning Sunrise – Watch the sun light up the snow-capped peaks of Annapurna and Dhaulagiri.

✅ Budget-Friendly – Affordable trekking with great value.

Highlights of the Poon Hill Trek:

Spectacular sunrise view from Poon Hill over Annapurna I, Dhaulagiri, Machhapuchhre (Fishtail), and other peaks.
Walk through charming rhododendron forests, terraced fields, and Himalayan villages.
Experience the warm hospitality of local Gurung and Magar communities.
Enjoy comfortable stays at local teahouses and taste authentic Nepali cuisine.
A perfect short Himalayan adventure starting from Pokhara.

Typical 4-Day Poon Hill Trek Itinerary
Day 1: Drive from Kathmandu Ulleri via Pokhara and stay over night at Banthati.

Day 2: Trek from Banthati to Ghorepani (5–6 hrs)
Climb stone staircases, walk through rhododendron forests, and enjoy views of snow-capped peaks.

Day 3: Early Morning Hike to Poon Hill for Sunrise.Whole day relax in Ghorepani.

Day 4: Trek down to Birethati and drive back to Kathmandu via Pokhara.

Note: Itinerary can be customized based on your time, interest, and fitness level.

What’s Included in Daily Departure Trek Packages?

Licensed & experienced trekking guide
Porter service (optional or upon request)
All necessary permits (TIMS & ACAP)
All meals during the trek (breakfast, lunch, dinner)
Accommodation in teahouses/lodges
Transportation from Pokhara to trek start point and back
First aid kit and safety protocols

How to Join the Daily Poon Hill Trek?
Booking is easy! You can:

Fill out the online booking form on our website

Call or WhatsApp us for immediate reservations

Visit our Pokhara office for last-minute departures

We offer private treks, group treks, or custom itineraries – you decide!

What to Pack for the Trek?
Comfortable trekking shoes

Warm clothing (layers, fleece, down jacket)

Rain jacket or poncho (especially in monsoon)

Day backpack

Water purification tablets or bottle

Sunscreen, sunglasses, and hat

Personal toiletries and basic medicine

Best Time for Poon Hill Trekking
Spring (March–May): Blooming rhododendrons, clear skies, mild weather

Autumn (September–November): Best mountain visibility, festive season

Winter (December–February): Cold but clear views, fewer crowds

Monsoon (June–August): Lush greenery, but occasional rain and leeches

Join a Daily Poon Hill Trek Today!
Start your Himalayan adventure with our guaranteed daily departures from Pokhara or Kathmandu. Whether you’re a solo traveler or a group, we make your dream trek easy, safe, and unforgettable.

👉 Contact us now to book your trek or learn more!

Total cost: US$ 560.00

Discounted cost: US$ 399.00

Itinerary

Day 1 :
Drive or fly from Kathmandu to Pokhara and 2 hours drive to Ulleri.

Drive or fly from Kathmandu to Pokhara, then drive 2 hours to Ulleri. From Ulleri, start trekking. About an hour of trekking and staying overnight at Banthati. If the weather is clear, you can see beautiful views of Annapurna South. You will enjoy hills, natural beauty, and typical Nepali villages in the mountains. Banthati is a peaceful place, and very few tourists stay overnight here. There are 10 to 15 hotels. This place is very popular for the lunch break.( 2210 m).You have two options to go to Pokhara. You can go to POkhara by flight or by Bus. If you go by bus you will leave Kathmandu at 7am and Lunch break will be on the way to Pokhara and it will be about 30 minutes breaks for lunch. If you do not like to travel by Bus then you can go with flights. There are regular flights for Pokhara from morning to late afternoon. But we have plan to go to trekking and arrive to Banthati to stay overnight. So it will better to catch the plane before 12 oclock flight. The flight cost will be USD 100 per person for one way. If you go by flight you will have Lunch at Birethati that is starting Point of Annapurna region. Today is the first day of your trekking and you will not walk longer. Just it is 1 hour walk.
Day 2 :
After breakfast trek to Ghorepani.

After breakfast, at 8 o’clock, start the trek. The trail passes gradually up with a dense forest of rhododendron flowers. In March and April, the whole mountain seems red in color, due to the blooming of flowers. Spring is the blooming and changing leaf season for plants in Nepal.

After a 4-hour trek, you will arrive in Nayathati for lunch. We make a one-hour lunch break. After one hour again, we walk for about an hour, and we arrive at Ghorepani, our destination. Ghorepani is one of the most important and beautiful place in the Annapurna region in terms of mountain views. We will stay overnight here. You will have arrive to Ghorepani earlier. So there will be enough time before Dinner. You can look around or buy some souvenirs of trekking.If the weather is clear you can view magnificent views of Himalayas.
Day 3 :
In the early morning at 5.30 am start trek to Poon hill (3210m)to view the long range of Himalaya like Dhaulagiri and Annapurna including beautiful sunrise.

In the early morning, at 5.30 am, start the trek to Poon Hill to view the long range of the Himalaya, like Dhaulagiri and Annapurna, including the beautiful sunrise. In Mountain region it is dark in the morning due to the shade of tall trees. So you need a head lamp to walk in dark. It is about 30 minutes up walk. As you will have arrive to Top there is a small flat ground. On the small ground there is a view tower. From view tower you can view the beautiful views of Sun rise and Himalayas. Local people from Ghorepani bring temporary tea shop for tourists and you can enjoy the views with tea or coffee. You will spend there about half an hour and trek back down to Ghorepani. Have breakfast. After breakfast, look around the Ghorepani village. The whole day, relax and stay over night.(2860 m).Ghorepani is the best place to chill out for one day.
Day 4 :
After breakfast trek down to Ulleri and back to Kathmandu via Pokhara.

After breakfast, trek down to Birethanti and back to Kathmandu via Pokhara. Today is the last day of the trekking, and you will have lunch at Banthati. After lunch, It will take about a hour trek down to Birethanti. Then from Birethanti you will catch a public Bus for Pokhara. From Pokhara, drive or fly back to Kathmandu, or you can stay in Pokhara too. There are regular flights and buses for Kathmandu. If you decide to fly back to Kathmandu it costs US$ 100 and you will pay yourself and decide to stay in Pokhara we can book any kinds of hotel immediate on your requirements and pay yourself.

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From: $399

The initial price based on 1 adult with the lowest price in low season

Cost Includes

Licensed & experienced trekking guide
Porter service (optional or upon request)
All necessary permits (TIMS & ACAP)
All meals during the trek (breakfast, lunch, dinner)
Accommodation in teahouses/lodges
Transportation from Pokhara to trek start point and back
First aid kit and safety protocols

Cost Excludes

International air ticket, airport tax and Nepal visa fees
All kinds of drink during trekking and travel stay with us
Travel insurance and cost of medical services of tourists
All kinds of cloth and personal trekking equipment
Other personal expenses and tips
Charted helicopter, plane and other transports in case of emergency
All kinds of foods and accommodations.

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Backpack (50 liters) with outside pockets to keep smaller items
Trekking boots, well broken in and waterproofed. Gaiters to keep snow out of boots
Woolen sweaters and down jacket, gloves, wind proof outer garments, pants jacket, skirts, T-shirts, shirts, baggy pants, and underwear
Several pairs of woolen and few pairs of nylon socks. A pair of sandals
Sleeping bag adequate for temperatures encountered
Hat with wide brim and sun lotion cream
One liter water bottle and some food for contingencies
Head lamp with spare lithium batteries and bulbs
Verified phone number of your Embassy, consulate, trekking agency, and private phone number of your director
Pen and notebook
Pocket knife with opener and scissors
Sunglasses with spare eyeglasses or contact lenses if you wear them
Umbrella and rain coat
Camera (optional)
Your regular medicine

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Important Information Before Your Trip to Nepal

Payment: Down payment: 15% of total payment is required to confirm the reservation.

Payment of the Balance: Rest amount can be paid in our office after your arrival.

Arrival Point: You will be met at the Kathmandu international airport. Our office representative will be waiting for you holding play card of the Nepal Mountain Lovers Treks and Expedition. In case of your change plan, please let us inform.

Booking Air Ticket: If you don’t have regular travel agent, please visit makemytrip.com, www.kayak.com, www.vayama.com. They offer you very good price.

Room System: Normally we have two people in a room. Twin bed or single bed depends on the choice of guests and budget. If tourists want single room, s/he should pay single supplementary.

Trekking Leading Person: Our trekking guide will lead the whole trip with his/her helpers and porters.

Currencies: USD, AUD, EURO are major acceptable currencies in Nepal and visa and credit cards also accepted. There is ATM facility in city area.

Altitude Sickness: Altitude sickness will start from 3000 meter height. Trekkers should immediately inform trekking guide if faced any problems.

Drinking Water: We can get mineral water and boiled water in city area and in some trekking places. We use water purification tablet or liquid in some remote trekking sites.

Laundry Facility: Laundry facility are available in city area but not during the trekking.

Visa: You can get arrival visa at Kathmandu airport that cost 30 USD for 15 days and 50 USD for 30 days. Please bring 2 passport size photos. You can get your visa from the closest Nepali embassy.

Orientation Program: Before starting trekking, trekkers are provided with an orientation by our office representative or trekking guide about the necessary trekking information.

Group Size: There will be maximum 12 persons in one group.

Accommodation: You will stay in a nice tourist standard hotel/resort in city areas. Normal hotels or tents are available during the trekking.

Foods: We provide breakfast, lunch, dinner. Tourists can get continental food both in city and trekking places. Food during the trekking might not meet the standard of your country.

View of Mount Everest: Trekkers to Everest region will of course see the Mount Everest. For trekkers visiting other regions where they cannot view Mount Everest, there are daily mountain flights which approach close to Mount Everest.

Travel Insurance: It is compulsory to have travel insurance.

Personal Expenses: It depends on your spending interest and shopping. There are some expensive handmade carpets, Thanka paintings, jewelries and handicrafts to purchase in Nepal.

Luggage: We take only about 10kg per person in trekking. Your excess baggage will be stored in a hotel.

Tips: Tips are highly accepted and appreciated.

Rules and Regulation

Nepal Mountain Lovers Treks and Expedition accepts your reservation under the following rules and regulations.

1. If the balance payment is not paid before your departure for trekking, the booking will be cancelled without any refund.

2. If there is war or the situation of the country is out of control and the country faces emergency situation before your arrival to Nepal, we inform you not to come Nepal and refund your payment. But in case of any emergency situation or war after your arrival or during the trekking, we will not refund your money. But we will try our best to make your trip successful and pleasant. In such situation, we may need to change the trip plan and itinerary.

3. In case of increase in government royalty and other costs such as the national park fee, you have to pay extra money.

4. If you commit any illegal act or disturbance for the safety and welfare of the group, our leader or guide can ask to leave the group without any right to refund.

5. If you have any complain with regards to trekking and tour please inform our tour leader or company. All kinds of valid complain are welcomed and processed with necessary actions.

6.You are responsible to ensure that all travel documents are with you during the entire trip.