Physical Requirements
Moderate cardio fitness; comfortable walking 4 to 6 hours daily on stone staircases.
Pokhara Departure
Ghorepani Poon Hill
Iconic sunrise over the Dhaulagiri and Annapurna ranges from Poon Hill, massive rhododendron forests, and traditional Gurung culture.
5 Days
Duration
3,210 m
Max Altitude
Easy
Difficulty
Teahouse / Lodge
Lodging
Year-round
Best Season
Highlights
Iconic sunrise over the Dhaulagiri and Annapurna ranges from Poon Hill, massive rhododendron forests, and traditional Gurung culture.
Expedition Brief
Day-by-Day Itinerary
Day 1
1,540m
Hile to Tikhedhunga
Short drive from Pokhara to Hile followed by a gentle warm-up walk along the river to Tikhedhunga.
Day 2
2,860m
Tikhedhunga to Ghorepani
Tackle the steep stone steps of Ulleri before entering cool rhododendron forests that lead to Ghorepani.
Day 3
2,630m
Poon Hill Sunrise to Tadapani
Pre-dawn hike up Poon Hill (3,210m) for panoramic mountain views, then descend through ridges to Tadapani.
Day 4
1,940m
Tadapani to Ghandruk
A pleasant descent through thick forests into the beautifully preserved Gurung village of Ghandruk.
Day 5
Ghandruk to Modi Khola & Return to Pokhara
Walk down to the Modi Khola riverbed and take a private jeep back to Pokhara.
Pre-Trek Medical & Safety Prep
For any multi-day trek in Nepal—especially those exceeding 3,000 meters—it is highly recommended to get a baseline health check, confirm your physical fitness levels, and secure proper altitude sickness guidance or necessary travel vaccinations before departure.
Trail Logistics
What's Included
- ACAP trekking permits
- TIMS card
- professional guide
- porters
- teahouse accommodation
- all ground transport
What's Not Included
- International/domestic flights
- travel insurance
- personal gear
- hot showers/Wi-Fi at teahouses
- tips
What to Bring
Sturdy trekking boots
layers (fleece and windbreaker)
headlamp
water purification tablets
trekking poles
The Green Forest Standard
cottageVerified teahouses
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languageJP · EN · HI
monitor_heartOximeters & satellite comms
home_pinPokhara start & end
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