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Watch the Annapurna and Dhaulagiri range ignite from Poon Hill on this compact five-day trek from Pokhara. Expect rhododendron forests, stone staircases at Ulleri, and authentic Gurung village life in Ghandruk.
Watch the Annapurna and Dhaulagiri range ignite from Poon Hill on this compact five-day trek from Pokhara. Expect rhododendron forests, stone staircases at Ulleri, and authentic Gurung village life in Ghandruk.
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Operated by Linkage Tours & Travels · Pokhara, Gandaki Province
The trail opens before most of the town wakes: a cool, thin air lifting from terraced fields while headlamps bob like slow-fire beetles on a climb toward Poon Hill. By the time you crest the final ridge the sky has started to sharpen—first a band of pale gold, then the sheer backs of Annapurna and Dhaulagiri lit from below. That sunrise is the spine of this five-day route.
moderate.
4–5 days.
Suitable for hikers who can walk 4–7 hours a day on uneven trails and stone steps; basic cardio and leg strength recommended.
Yes—Annapurna Conservation Area Permit (ACAP) and TIMS are required; the operator typically arranges them and the cost is included in many tour packages.
It’s considered moderate: daily hikes are short to medium but include steep stone steps and altitude up to 3,210 m; basic fitness and a gradual pace make it accessible to many beginners.
Teahouse lodges offer basic private rooms or shared dorms, simple hot meals, and occasional charging or shower services—comforts vary by village.
Poon Hill reaches 3,210 m where mild symptoms are possible; acclimatize, stay hydrated, and descend if symptoms worsen—guides monitor group health.
The route follows historic mule and porter trails linking trans-Himalayan trade settlements; Ghandruk is a longstanding Gurung settlement with preserved cultural practices.
The Annapurna Conservation Area regulates trekking with permits and community-based conservation efforts; choose lodges that follow waste-management practices and avoid single-use plastics.
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