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A compact 5-day trek from Pokhara to Poon Hill that blends mountain panoramas with Gurung village culture. Expect rhododendron forests, stone stairways, and sunrise views over the Annapurna massif.
A compact 5-day trek from Pokhara to Poon Hill that blends mountain panoramas with Gurung village culture. Expect rhododendron forests, stone stairways, and sunrise views over the Annapurna massif.
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Operated by Nepal Mountain Club Pvt Ltd · Pokhara, Gandaki Province
Dawn breaks over the terraced hills as a column of trekkers climbs the stone steps toward Poon Hill. The air is thin, cold, and sharpened by the Himalaya’s silhouette; eastern light casts Annapurna and Dhaulagiri into hard relief. This five-day route threads village trails and rhododendron forest between Nayapul and Pokhara, finishing with panoramic sunrise views at Poon Hill (≈3,210 m).
moderate.
5 days.
Moderate cardio and leg strength; regular hikers or those who train with long stair sessions will fare best.
Yes—TIMS and Annapurna Conservation Area Project (ACAP) permits are required and typically arranged by your operator or purchased at the park entrance.
The pre-dawn climb to the viewpoint is steep but short (~30–60 minutes from Ghorepani); overall days average 4–6 hours of hiking with steady ascents and descents.
Guesthouses (teahouses) offer simple private or dorm rooms, hot meals, and basic charging—bring cash and be prepared for basic bathroom facilities.
Poon Hill (~3,210 m) is moderate altitude; most trekkers tolerate it if they hydrate, ascend gradually, and watch for early symptoms—descend and seek help if symptoms worsen.
Trails between Nayapul and Ghandruk trace centuries-old trade and livestock routes used by Gurung and Magar communities; many teahouses evolved from traditional rest stops.
The trek passes through the Annapurna Conservation Area—practice leave-no-trace, use refillable bottles and support local guesthouses to keep tourism benefits local.
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