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Climb stone staircases, sleep in teahouses, and catch a Himalayan sunrise from Poon Hill on this private 4-day trek from Pokhara. Expect panoramic views of Annapurna and Dhaulagiri, cultural village stays, and well-marked trails suitable for trekkers with moderate fitness.
Climb stone staircases, sleep in teahouses, and catch a Himalayan sunrise from Poon Hill on this private 4-day trek from Pokhara. Expect panoramic views of Annapurna and Dhaulagiri, cultural village stays, and well-marked trails suitable for trekkers with moderate fitness.
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Operated by CAN Travels · Pokhara, Gandaki Province
Before dawn the trail is a ribbon of headlamps, soft footfalls on stone steps as the ridge of Poon Hill takes shape against an ink sky. You push through cold air scented with rhododendron and oak, and by the time the sun lifts, Annapurna I and Dhaulagiri lay out like islands of white—sharp, immediate, and impossibly close.
moderate.
4 days (approx. 4–7 hours walking per day).
Good cardio fitness and stamina for sustained uphill sections and long days with a light pack.
Yes—trekkers require a TIMS card and an Annapurna Conservation Area entry permit; this tour includes both.
The route is non-technical but physically demanding due to long ascents and many stone steps; moderate fitness and prior hill-walking experience are recommended.
Night stays are in basic teahouses or guest houses offering dorm or twin rooms, shared bathrooms, hot meals, and local hospitality.
Poon Hill reaches 3,210 m—some trekkers feel mild symptoms; ascend at a steady pace, stay hydrated, and communicate any symptoms to your guide.
The Ghorepani–Poon Hill trail evolved from mule and porters’ trade routes, and villages along the way belong chiefly to Gurung and Magar communities with long mountain traditions.
The Annapurna Conservation Area Project (ACAP) manages permits and local initiatives—respect trail etiquette, use teahouses, and pack out non-biodegradable trash.
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