Short Trek

Ghorepani Poon Hill Trek

Destination Nepal

Duration 9 Days / 8 Nights

Difficulty Easy

Activity Trekking

Transport Drive + Car

Group Size Max 16 Pax

Accommodation Tea House / Lodge

Meals Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Max Altitude 3,210m / Poon Hill

Trip Overview

Nepal's most celebrated sunrise panorama — rhododendron forests, Dhaulagiri, Annapurna at dawn.

Trip Highlights

Maximum altitude: 3,210m / Poon Hill
Duration: 9 days / 8 nights
Difficulty: Easy
Expert English-speaking certified guide
All meals during the trekking
All permits and TIMS card arranged
Airport transfers included
Mantra Adventure duffel bag provided

Ghorepani Poon Hill Trek is a 9-day easy trekking adventure in Nepal, reaching 3,210m / Poon Hill. Nepal’s most celebrated sunrise panorama — rhododendron forests, Dhaulagiri, Annapurna at dawn. Mantra Adventure provides experienced English-speaking guides, comfortable accommodation, and complete logistics.

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Fixed Departure Dates

All prices per person · Private departures available year-round

Departure Date	Trip Status	Availability	Price / Person
17 Sep 2026 Returns 25 Sep 2026 · 9 days	Confirmed	Available	US $700 / person	Book
03 Oct 2026 Returns 11 Oct 2026 · 9 days Peak season	Filling Fast	Limited Seats	US $700 / person	Book
17 Oct 2026 Returns 25 Oct 2026 · 9 days Peak season	Filling Fast	Limited Seats	US $700 / person	Book
03 Nov 2026 Returns 11 Nov 2026 · 9 days Peak season	Filling Fast	Limited Seats	US $700 / person	Book
17 Nov 2026 Returns 25 Nov 2026 · 9 days Peak season	Filling Fast	Limited Seats	US $700 / person	Book
03 Dec 2026 Returns 11 Dec 2026 · 9 days	Confirmed	Available	US $700 / person	Book
17 Dec 2026 Returns 25 Dec 2026 · 9 days	Confirmed	Available	US $700 / person	Book
03 Jan 2027 Returns 11 Jan 2027 · 9 days Early bird available	Confirmed	Available	US $700 / person	Book
17 Jan 2027 Returns 25 Jan 2027 · 9 days	Confirmed	Available	US $700 / person	Book
03 Feb 2027 Returns 11 Feb 2027 · 9 days Early bird available	Confirmed	Available	US $700 / person	Book
17 Feb 2027 Returns 25 Feb 2027 · 9 days	Confirmed	Available	US $700 / person	Book
03 Mar 2027 Returns 11 Mar 2027 · 9 days Early bird available	Confirmed	Available	US $700 / person	Book
17 Mar 2027 Returns 25 Mar 2027 · 9 days	Confirmed	Available	US $700 / person	Book
03 Apr 2027 Returns 11 Apr 2027 · 9 days Spring peak season	Filling Fast	Limited Seats	US $700 / person	Book
17 Apr 2027 Returns 25 Apr 2027 · 9 days Spring peak season	Filling Fast	Limited Seats	US $700 / person	Book
03 May 2027 Returns 11 May 2027 · 9 days Spring peak season	Filling Fast	Limited Seats	US $700 / person	Book
17 May 2027 Returns 25 May 2027 · 9 days Spring peak season	Filling Fast	Limited Seats	US $700 / person	Book
03 Jun 2027 Returns 11 Jun 2027 · 9 days Early bird available	Confirmed	Available	US $700 / person	Book
17 Jun 2027 Returns 25 Jun 2027 · 9 days	Confirmed	Available	US $700 / person	Book
03 Jul 2027 Returns 11 Jul 2027 · 9 days Monsoon season	Confirmed	Available	US $700 / person	Book

💡 Need different dates? All trips run as private departures year-round.

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Day by Day

Itinerary

Arrive in Kathmandu and meet your Mantra Adventure guide. Transfer to Thamel hotel for check-in and evening briefing. The Ghorepani Poon Hill Trek is Nepal's most accessible mountain trek — combining spectacular Himalayan sunrise views with the rich cultural landscape of Gurung villages, rhododendron forests and the iconic hot springs at Jhinu. Welcome dinner included. Meals: Dinner.

Morning flight to Pokhara — 25 minutes in the air versus 6 hours on the road. Check in to a lakeside hotel and spend the afternoon on Phewa Lake with the Annapurna Range reflected in the water. The World Peace Pagoda at sunset is a highlight. Meals: All included.

Short drive to Nayapul then begin the trek through terraced farmland and small Gurung settlements along the Modi Khola. Tikhedunga — with its rushing waterfalls and suspension bridges — is a gentle introduction to Annapurna trekking. Walking time: 2–3 hours. Meals: All included.

The iconic climb — ascending the 3,600 stone steps from Tikhedunga through dense rhododendron forest past Banthanti to the ridge-top village of Ghorepani. The forest in spring is a riot of pink and crimson blooms; in autumn it turns golden. Ghorepani at sunset: Dhaulagiri and Annapurna South catching the last light above a sea of cloud. Walking time: 5–6 hours. Meals: All included.

The alarm goes at 4am for the 45-minute climb to Poon Hill. The Annapurna chain — Annapurna I through IV, Machhapuchhre, Dhaulagiri and Hiunchuli — all simultaneously visible as the first light catches the peaks. Many trekkers describe this as the finest mountain sunrise view they have ever seen. After breakfast, descend through a different forest trail to Tadapani — a village on a forest ridge with excellent Annapurna South views. Walking time: 4–5 hours total. Meals: All included.

Descend through oak and rhododendron forest to the classic Gurung village of Chhomrong — perched on a ridge with spectacular views of Annapurna South and Hiunchuli. The terraced hillsides and traditional stone architecture are quintessential Nepal. Walking time: 4–5 hours. Meals: All included.

Descend from Chhomrong through stone-stepped paths and terraced fields to the Modi Khola river at Jhinu. The natural hot springs on the riverbank — warm, clear thermal pools just metres from the rushing river — are one of Nepal's great trekking rewards. Spend the afternoon soaking away the accumulated aches of the past four days. Walking time: 2–3 hours. Meals: All included.

Easy final walking day through farming villages to Nayapul. Jeep transfer to Pokhara for the evening or direct to Kathmandu. If overnight in Pokhara, enjoy a lakeside farewell dinner. Walking time: 3–4 hours. Meals: All included.

Airport transfer for your international departure. Poon Hill at dawn — the Annapurna chain blazing with alpenglow — is an image you will carry for the rest of your life. Meals: Breakfast.

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Pricing

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Group Size Price / Person Savings

1 Pax

US $700 / person

Included

✓Airport pick-up and drop-off
✓Domestic transport per itinerary
✓All accommodation during the trip
✓All meals as specified in the itinerary
✓Experienced English-speaking certified guide
✓Porter (1 per 2 trekkers, max 15kg)
✓All trekking permits and national park fees
✓TIMS card
✓Mantra Adventure duffel bag
✓First aid kit

Not Included

✗International flights
✗Nepal visa (USD 30-100 on arrival)
✗Personal travel insurance (mandatory)
✗Meals in Kathmandu/Pokhara
✗Accommodation in Kathmandu (available on request)
✗Alcoholic beverages, hot showers, personal items
✗Personal trekking gear
✗Tips for guide and porters

Before You Go

Essential Tips

The best seasons are Spring (March–May) and Autumn (September–November). Spring brings rhododendron blooms and stable weather; Autumn offers crystal-clear post-monsoon visibility. Nepal trips in these windows deliver optimal mountain views.

This trip is rated Easy. Suitable for beginners with basic fitness — walking 3-4 times per week for 4-6 weeks is adequate. No technical experience needed.

Most nationalities get Nepal visa on arrival at Kathmandu airport for USD 30 (30 days). Indian nationals do not require a visa.

Annapurna Conservation Area Permit (USD 30) + TIMS card. Arranged by Mantra Adventure. No extra hassle for you.

Included: Airport transfers; domestic flights/transport per itinerary; all trek accommodation; all meals during trek; English-speaking guide; porters (1 per 2 trekkers); all trekking permits; Mantra Adventure duffel bag. Not included: International flights; Nepal visa; personal travel insurance (mandatory); personal gear; tips.

For Ghorepani Poon Hill Trek (Easy): Regular walking or swimming 3×/week for 6 weeks is sufficient. You should be comfortable walking 5-6 hours on uneven terrain.

Maximum altitude is 3,210m / Poon Hill. Altitude sickness is a real risk above 3,500m. Our itinerary includes acclimatisation days and our guides carry supplemental oxygen. Diamox can be taken as prophylaxis — consult your doctor. Emergency evacuation insurance is mandatory.

Be Prepared

Gear & Packing List

Everything you need for this trek — organised by category. Mantra Adventure provides the duffel bag and porter. You carry a daypack with daily essentials.

Duffel bag (70L)

Provided by Mantra Adventure — carried by porter

Daypack (25–30L)

You carry this on trail daily

Sleeping bag (-10°C to -15°C)

Required above Chhomrong

Trekking poles

Strongly recommended for stone steps and steep descents

Headtorch + spare batteries

Essential for Poon Hill pre-dawn climb and power cuts

Water bottles (2L total capacity)

Reusable — no plastic bottles above Chhomrong

Water purification tablets or SteriPen

Treat tap water above Chhomrong

Power bank (10,000–20,000 mAh)

Charging is limited above Himalaya Hotel

Moisture-wicking base layers (2 tops, 1 thermal bottom)

Merino or synthetic — no cotton

Fleece mid-layer jacket

Core warmth for mornings above 2,500m

Down jacket (-10°C rated)

Essential for evenings at Ghorepani, Deurali, and ABC

Waterproof shell jacket

Gore-Tex or equivalent

Trekking trousers (2 pairs)

Quick-drying

Rain trousers

Zip-off style recommended

Trekking shirts (3–4)

Long-sleeve for sun protection

Swimsuit

For Jhinu Danda natural hot springs

Waterproof trekking boots

Ankle support essential — break in before departure

Camp sandals or light shoes

Teahouse evenings and Jhinu hot springs

Wool trekking socks (4–5 pairs)

Smartwool or Darn Tough recommended

Warm hat and gloves

Essential for Poon Hill pre-dawn — cold even in April

UV-rated sunglasses

Glacier glasses for ABC — UV intensity high above 3,500m

Buff / neck gaiter

Dust, sun protection, and cold air

Sunscreen SPF 50+

UV is intense above 3,000m — reapply every 2 hours

Lip balm SPF 50+

Wind and cold damage lips quickly above treeline

Hand sanitiser + wet wipes

Essential above Himalaya Hotel where water is scarce

Personal first aid kit

Blister pads, ibuprofen, paracetamol, Imodium, antihistamine

Electrolyte tablets / ORS

Hydration and muscle recovery after steep climb days

Personal medications

Your guide carries the group first aid kit and oximeter

Camera + extra memory cards

Poon Hill sunrise and ABC are peak photography moments

Earplugs

Thin teahouse walls — essential for sleep

Small thermos (500ml)

Hot tea from Himalaya Hotel to ABC — worth carrying

Energy bars / trail snacks (5–6)

For early starts and long days

Dry bags / large zip-locks

Protect electronics from rain and river crossings

Local Nepal Telecom SIM

Best network coverage in Annapurna region

Porter limit: Each porter carries max 15kg. Pack your duffel to under 12kg and carry daily essentials in your own daypack. Gear hire (sleeping bags, jackets, poles) is available in Pokhara.

Price Starting From

US $700

per person