Annapurna Sunrise Trek is also known as Ghorepani Poon Hill Trek, which is the most popular short trekking in the lower Annapurna region. It is a trek highly suitable to explore the enticing countryside with Himalayan views in a short time. For the family trips who seek an easy trek, Poon Hill Trek (3210 meters) is an exclusive package that they can make their trekking in Nepal a lifetime experience.
Trek to Poon Hill begins from Nayapul and leads you through the enticing terraced fields following the stream. Passing through some of the ethnic communities, it takes a steep climb and the route goes through the rhododendron forest. The shadow trail continues to Ghorepani, which is located at the foot of Poon Hill, populated by the ethnic Magar communities. It’s about 40 minutes steep climb through the stone staircase and the dramatic Himalayan views welcome you. After the sunrays kiss the summits of the Annapurna and Dhaulagiri Himalayan peaks, the scenery turns out to be extremely outstanding. From Ghorepani, the trail is frequent up and down and goes along the stream and forest. Ghandruk via Tadapani is also the same, through the forest. Ghandruk is a culturally impressive destination, populated by the Gurung communities. You can explore the folk culture and traditions along with the museum on the village. The Himalayan views and the terraced hillside is magnificent to spend a remarkable day around here.
All the seasons, except monsoon, are the best trekking seasons for the Annapurna Sunrise trekking in Nepal. Reliance Trekking arranges this trek with an experienced guide on the local culture and lifestyle. Please, feel free to contact us for the detailed information about the trekking.
Annapurna Sunrise Trek Highlights
- Monumental sites in Kathmandu: Pashupatinath, Boudhanath, and Swayambhunath
- Easy hiking trail of Annapurna
- Rhododendron forest and tranquility
- Annapurna Himalayan range from Poon Hill (3210 meters)
- Gurung village of Ghandruk
Itinerary
Representative of Reliance Trekking will be receiving you at Tribhuvan International airport, Kathmandu and s/he will be transferred to hotel in our private tourist vehicle. Overnight at Hotel.(Breakfast included)
In the morning, we set up a pre-trip meeting with an introduction of the trekking guide. Managing the document to prepare the paperwork for the trekking, then we visit the UNESCO listed world heritage sites of the Kathmandu valley, including Boudhnath Stupa, one of the biggest Buddhist shrines in the world, the Pashupatinath temple that is situated beside the Bagmati River. Driving back to the hotel, you prepare the trek with packing your belongings. Overnight at hotel. (Breakfast included)
In the morning, drive to Pokhara from Kathmandu through the winding road. The Prithvi highway goes along the Trishuli River side. Exploring the side valleys and terraced hillside, you reach to Pokhara and transfer to the hotel. O/N at Hotel. (Breakfast included)
Good morning Pokhara. After the breakfast, drive to Nayapul, which is about an hour and begin the trek. After the check in to the ACAP counter, take a walk through the terraced hill and pass Hile, Tikhedhunga that leads you to Ulleri, after 1.5 hour steep climb through the stone staircase and rest. 7 hours. O/N at Hotel.(Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner Included)
After the breakfast, we begin to walk through the isolated trail that is dotted by the rhododendron forest. We gradually walk steep up to ascend Ghorepani. We continue the trek to Phalate and Chitre. The views of Annapurna South, Dhaulagiri 1,Tukuche peak, Himchuli on the way to Ghorepani entice us. 4 hours. O/N at lodge. (Breakfast, Lunch dinner Included)
Early in the morning, we take about one hour straight uphill hike to Poon Hill to enjoy the exclusive sunrise view over the snow peaks of Annapurna and Dhaulagiri summits. After a wonderful session, climb down to Ghorepani and have a breakfast. Then, take a walk through up and down trail via Deurali and walking along the stream. Passing Tadapani, we trek down through the steep route to Ghandruk through the rhododendron forest. Take a rest on reaching Ghandruk and explore the Gurung culture and traditions. 7 hours, O/N Lodge. (Breakfast Lunch dinner Included)
It’s a steep downhill trek from the Ghandruk village. From Khimche, you have a driving option to Pokhara. Or continue the trek to Nayapul and drive to Nayapul after checking out from the ACAP counter. Then transfer to the hotel. O/N Hotel Pokhara. (Breakfast Included)
It is all the way about 7 hours beautiful road drive from Pokhara to Kathmandu through the Prithvi highway and transfer to the hotel. Overnight at hotel. Breakfast Included)
On this day, our representative drops you at the airport for the final departure. Thank you very much for trekking with us. See you again.
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