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A compact, two-day trek from Pokhara to Poon Hill delivers Himalayan sunrise views over Annapurna and Dhaulagiri, threaded by rhododendron forests and tea‑house culture. It’s short on days but rich in mountain scenery and cultural encounters.
A compact, two-day trek from Pokhara to Poon Hill delivers Himalayan sunrise views over Annapurna and Dhaulagiri, threaded by rhododendron forests and tea‑house culture. It’s short on days but rich in mountain scenery and cultural encounters.
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Operated by Welcome Nepal Treks P.ltd · Pokhara, Gandaki Province
You wake before dawn in a stone-and-wood tea house on a rim of the Annapurna foothills, the air a thin, cold bite that sharpens the mountains into serrated silhouettes. Lanterns wink off as a steady stream of trekkers climbs the switchbacks toward Poon Hill; by the time you reach the viewpoint at 3,210 m the sky is already burning gold behind Annapurna and Dhaulagiri.
moderate.
2 days.
Suitable for reasonably fit walkers who can handle sustained uphill on uneven stone steps and carry a daypack; not technical but expect long short-day efforts.
Yes — TIMS and an Annapurna Conservation Area Permit (ACAP) are required and are typically handled by your operator or checked at entry points.
The route is accessible to beginners in good general health; expect steep sections and altitude to 3,210 m, so take rest breaks and hydrate.
Spring (Mar–May) and autumn (Sept–Nov) offer the clearest conditions and rhododendron blooms; monsoon months bring heavy rain and obstructed views.
Tea houses offer basic bedding and meals; accommodation is communal and rustic with hot meals and simple showers when available.
Ghorepani and the surrounding paths developed as local trade and shepherd routes and later formalized into trekking trails as tourism grew in the late 20th century.
The Annapurna Conservation Area regulates permits and supports community-based conservation; stick to marked trails and avoid single-use plastics in tea houses.
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