Poon Hill
Sunrise over the Annapurnas from Poon Hill.
- 11 daysDuration
- 2,874 mHighest point
- EasyLevel
01Overview
5 highlights
Undoubtedly one of the best and doable trek of Nepal where you can enjoy the best sunrise and spectacular mountain sceneries.
Highlights
- Airport to airport itinerary
- Stay at Ethico Retreat
- Enjoying the views from Poonhill
- Indulging in rich Gurung culture
- Relaxing in Pokhara
02Itinerary
11 days, airport to airport
Day 1Arrive in Kathmandu
Our team meets you at Kathmandu airport and drives you to Ethico Retreat, where you settle in, get a short welcome and rest.
Day 2Orientation and city tour
Breakfast at the café, then trek preparation with your guide: local customs, the route on a map and a simple packing list. The rest of the day is a tour of Kathmandu to understand its culture, faith and the social issues behind our work.
- Day 3KTM to PKR by private vehicle (1400 m/4600 ft)
- Day 4Drive to Nayapul and start to Thikhe dhunga (1480 m/4855 ft)
- Day 5Thikhe dhunga - ulleri - Ghorepani (2874 m/9429 ft)
- Day 6Ghorepani - poon hill - Tadapani (2630 m/8628 ft)
- Day 7Tadapani - Ghandruk (1940 m/6365 ft)
- Day 8Ghandruk - PKR (1400 m/4600 ft)
- Day 9Drive back to KTM
Day 10Rest and debrief
Breakfast at the café and a chat with the team about your trip, then a free day: mountain biking, bungee jumping or shopping for gifts are all options nearby.
Day 11Depart
A driver takes you to the airport a few hours before your flight, after your last goodbyes.
03Map
Pokhara to Nayapul to Tikhedhunga to Ulleri and more
- 1KathmanduDays 1–2, 9–11 · Ethico Retreat, Patan · 1,400 m
- 2PokharaDays 3, 8 · Lakeside · 827 m
- 3NayapulDay 4 · 1,070 m
- 4TikhedhungaDay 4 · 1,480 m
- 5UlleriDay 5 · 2,070 m
- 6GhorepaniDay 5 · 2,874 m
- 7Poon HillDay 6 · 3,210 m
- 8TadapaniDay 6 · 2,630 m
- 9GhandrukDay 7 · 1,940 m
The route follows the itinerary day by day. Flights are dotted lines. Where the trip comes back the same way, the line is drawn once. Places very close together share one numbered circle. Contours every 250 m, traced from real elevation data (Terrain Tiles on AWS: SRTM and others). Roads, places, districts, water and landmarks © OpenStreetMap contributors.
04Photos
6 photos from the trip, as a slideshow
05What's included
9 things included, 8 to plan yourself
Included
- Airport pickup and drop-off
- 4 nights in a private room at Ethico Retreat, with breakfast
- Orientation with your guide
- A Kathmandu city tour
- All private transport on the trek
- All meals and lodging on the trek
- Guide fees
- National park fees
- Government taxes and trekking permits
Not included
- International flights to and from Nepal
- Nepal visa (on arrival for most nationalities)
- Travel insurance
- Porters to carry bags (can be added for a fee)
- Personal costs such as laundry, a SIM card and charging at teahouses
- Alcoholic drinks
- Meals in Kathmandu and Pokhara not listed above
- Extra day adventures in or near Kathmandu
06Services
Airport pickup, Ethico Retreat, your local guide and add-ons
Airport pickup and drop-off
Someone from our team meets you when you land and sees you off when you leave.
Ethico Retreat, your base in Patan
A clean, quiet guesthouse with The Brewtable café downstairs, before and after your trip.
A local guide
Every Empact trip is led by local guides who know the culture and the land.
Transport, permits and fees
Drives, park fees, taxes and permits are arranged for you.
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