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A compact 48-hour trek to Poon Hill delivers an iconic Himalayan sunrise over Annapurna and Dhaulagiri. This private itinerary skips the lowland approach with a jeep transfer, maximizing summit time and teahouse comfort.
A compact 48-hour trek to Poon Hill delivers an iconic Himalayan sunrise over Annapurna and Dhaulagiri. This private itinerary skips the lowland approach with a jeep transfer, maximizing summit time and teahouse comfort.
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Operated by ABC Trek and Tour · Ghorepani, Gandaki Province
You wake before the village stirs, headlamp bobbing as the trail pulls you through a dark forest that smells of damp rhododendron and wood smoke. The jeep from Pokhara deposits you at Upper Ulleri (≈2,090 m) and the path quickly converts to stone steps—the long, steady climb that defines this short Himalayan trek. By the time you reach Ghorepani camp (≈2,860 m), the sky has shifted toward cold pink, and the mountains are already claiming the first light.
moderate.
2 days (approx. 8–12 hours trekking total).
Moderate fitness: able to hike 4–6 hours with sustained uphill sections and stair climbs; comfortable with altitude up to ~3,200 m
Yes—trekkers require an Annapurna Conservation Area Permit (ACAP) and a TIMS card; these are usually arranged before or at checkpoints in Pokhara.
The route is classified moderate: long stair sections and steady climbs but no technical scrambling; basic fitness and comfortable hiking experience are sufficient.
Teahouses are simple family-run lodges with shared bathrooms in many spots, hot meals, and basic bedding—expect rustic comfort rather than luxury.
Clear views are most reliable in spring (Mar–May) and fall (Sep–Nov), though Poon Hill is accessible year-round with wetter trails in monsoon months.
Ghorepani and surrounding villages are historically Gurung and Magar settlements; the trail follows old transhumance and trade routes linking mid-hill communities.
The route lies within the Annapurna Conservation Area—stay on marked trails, minimize single-use plastics, and support local teahouses to promote sustainable tourism.
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