Drive: Approximately 1.5–2 hours

Trek: Approximately 4–6 hours

Overnight: Ulleri

Altitude: Approximately 1,960m

Your Poon Hill adventure begins with a scenic drive from Pokhara toward Nayapul, the traditional gateway to the lower Annapurna trekking routes.

From the trailhead, begin walking through villages, terraced farmland, and forested landscapes. The trail gradually reaches Tikhedhunga before continuing toward Ulleri.

The climb to Ulleri includes a long section of stone steps, making this one of the more physically demanding parts of the trek. Once you arrive in Ulleri, settle into your teahouse and enjoy the peaceful mountain surroundings.

Overnight at Ulleri.

Trek: Approximately 4–5 hours

Overnight: Ghorepani

Altitude: Approximately 2,874m

After breakfast, continue toward Ghorepani through beautiful rhododendron and oak forests.

The trail gradually climbs through Banthanti and Nangethanti, with occasional views of the surrounding mountains appearing between the trees.

As you approach Ghorepani, the landscape opens up and the Himalayan scenery becomes increasingly impressive.

Ghorepani is one of the most popular villages on the Annapurna trekking route and serves as the overnight stop before the early-morning hike to Poon Hill.

Enjoy the evening, prepare for the early start the next morning, and rest at your teahouse.

Overnight at Ghorepani.

Early Morning Hike: Poon Hill

Trek: Approximately 6–7 hours

Overnight: Ghandruk

Poon Hill Altitude: 3,210m

Ghandruk Altitude: Approximately 1,940m

Wake up early and hike toward Poon Hill before sunrise.

The viewpoint at 3,210m is the main highlight of the trek. As the sun rises over the Himalayas, the surrounding peaks gradually light up, creating spectacular views of the Annapurna and Dhaulagiri mountain ranges.

After enjoying the sunrise and taking photographs, return to Ghorepani for breakfast.

Continue trekking toward Tadapani through forested trails and mountain landscapes. From Tadapani, descend toward Ghandruk, one of the most famous Gurung villages in the Annapurna region.

Ghandruk offers beautiful mountain views and a chance to experience traditional Himalayan culture and village life.

Overnight at Ghandruk.

Trek: Approximately 3–4 hours

Drive: Approximately 1.5–2 hours

End Point: Pokhara

After breakfast, begin the final section of the trek.

Descend through the surrounding hills toward Kimche and continue toward the roadhead at Nayapul.

From Nayapul, drive back to Pokhara.

Your 4-day Ghorepani Poon Hill Trek ends in Pokhara, where you can relax, explore the lakeside area, or continue with your next Nepal adventure.