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Short on time but craving the Annapurna sunrise? This 5-day Poon Hill loop cuts the road walks and delivers the classic sunrise at 3,210 m, tea-house nights, and close encounters with Gurung village life.
Short on time but craving the Annapurna sunrise? This 5-day Poon Hill loop cuts the road walks and delivers the classic sunrise at 3,210 m, tea-house nights, and close encounters with Gurung village life.
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Operated by Kathmandu Adventures Travel and Tours · Ghorepani, Gandaki Province
Dawn pulls at your jacket as you step onto the ridge above Ghorepani; a cold, clear air pries open the horizon and the first shafts of sun climb the Annapurna massifs. The Poon Hill postcard view—Machhapuchhre’s knife-edge profile and a serrated line of 6,000–8,000m peaks—unfolds while sherpas and porters move through the shadowed villages below.
moderate.
5 days (about 10–18 hours trekking total).
Moderate fitness; regular hikers who can handle multiple uphill days and stairs will be comfortable
Poon Hill sits at about 3,210 m; most trekkers manage this height with sensible pacing, hydration and at least moderate fitness, but watch for headaches or nausea and descend if symptoms worsen.
Three nights are in tea houses with shared or private rooms, basic mattresses and hot meals; breakfasts and dinners are simple Nepali or continental-style and included as noted.
The itinerary includes a porter allowance of 12 kg per person—enough to carry clothing and essentials while you hike with a lightweight daypack.
This route runs in the Annapurna Conservation Area; permits (ACAP and TIMS) are required and are typically handled by the tour operator—your licensed guide is included.
Gurung villages along the trail have long-standing ties to the British-era Gurkha regiments; agriculture and trans-Himalayan trade shaped settlement patterns here.
The Annapurna Conservation Area promotes responsible trekking—pack out trash when possible, minimize single-use plastics, and respect local water and fuel resources to reduce pressure on fragile trails.
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