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A four-day classic of the Annapurna foothills, the Ghorepani–Poon Hill trek delivers sunrise panoramas of Annapurna and Dhaulagiri with nights in village teahouses. Short days and steep stone stairways make it ideal for trekkers seeking big views on a compact itinerary.
A four-day classic of the Annapurna foothills, the Ghorepani–Poon Hill trek delivers sunrise panoramas of Annapurna and Dhaulagiri with nights in village teahouses. Short days and steep stone stairways make it ideal for trekkers seeking big views on a compact itinerary.
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The sky thins to slate before dawn and a single ribbon of orange slides along the ridgeline — that first light is what draws hikers up the switchbacks to Poon Hill. From the stone steps above Ghorepani, rows of jagged summits—Dhaulagiri, Annapurna I, Machhapuchare—push into the cold, and the valley below opens into terraces and pine-scented gullies.
moderate.
3–4 days.
Moderate fitness—regular walkers and people who can handle sustained uphill sections and stairs will be comfortable.
Yes—trekkers require the Annapurna Conservation Area Project (ACAP) permit and a TIMS card; guides usually help arrange these before the trek.
Yes—the route is popular with beginners due to short daily stages and teahouse accommodation, though you should be comfortable with stairs and uphill walking for several hours.
Poon Hill is about 3,210 m. Most trekkers tolerate this altitude, but monitor symptoms—headache, nausea or severe breathlessness warrant descending and rest.
Teahouses provide simple local meals (dal bhat, soups, noodles), twin-share rooms and limited hot-water showers for a fee; bring cash for extras.
The trail passes Magar and Gurung communities with centuries of hill-farming and porter traditions; the Annapurna Conservation Area was established to protect landscapes and livelihoods.
The Annapurna Conservation Area Project manages permits and promotes low-impact tourism—carry out waste, minimize single-use plastics and respect teahouse resource limits.
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