Enjoy mesmerizing sunrise views from Poon Hill and witness the best views in the Annapurna region on the Annapurna Sunrise View Trek!
Nepal Horizon Treks offers this 9-day itinerary for those who want to witness the breathtaking mountain vistas, heartwarming hospitality, and intriguing culture of the Annapurna region. Popularly also known as the Annapurna Panorama or Ghorepani Poon Hill Trek, this trek, at its highest point, takes you up to the grassy ridge at Poon Hill (3210m). This fantastic vantage point offers captivating views of Annapurna, Dhaulagiri, Nilgiri, Manaslu, Lamjung, Hiunchuli, and Fishtail among others. The sight of these various peaks and ranges, glimmering in the morning sun is truly unforgettable.
Apart from the scenery in the Annapurna trek, the trail is also renowned for its culture and hospitality. Throughout the trek, you will pass through numerous Gurung and Magar villages, including Ghandruk. As such, you’ll have the opportunity to interact with the locals and closely experience their culture, traditions, and lifestyle. Finally, the lush hills and dense forests that the trail leads you through are home to a variety of flora and fauna, giving you the chance to encounter Himalayan wildlife as well.
Enjoy a day of sightseeing and exploration around Kathmandu before the start of the trek. The next day, the Annapurna Sunrise View Trek begins with a scenic flight to Pokhara, followed by a further trek to Ulleri. You will pass through Birethani and Tikhedhunga on your first day, stopping for the night at Ulleri. The next day, continue the trek through the hills and forests blooming with rhododendrons to Ghorepani. Rise and shine early the next morning for a pre-dawn hike to Poon Hill. Poon Hill, one of the highlights of this trek, offers breathtaking sunrise views over most of the Annapurna region.
Click some pictures there and head back to Ghorepani for breakfast. Afterward, descend through Deorali and Tadapani to the modern Gurung village of Ghandruk. Visit the Ghandruk Cultural Museum nearby, interact with the locals or simply enjoy the scenic views for the evening. On the final day, descend to Birethani and retrace your steps back to Pokhara. The Annapurna Sunrise View Trek comes to a closure with a flight / drive back to the capital as per your preference.
We recommend performing the Annapurna Sunrise View Trek during the spring (March-May) and autumn (September - November) seasons. The skies are at their clearest during this time, the temperature is moderate and the Annapurna weather is generally stable. This leads to the best possible experience. In terms of difficulty, the trails to Poon Hill are easy to trek on and well-equipped with good facilities and lodges. Anybody with at least minimal fitness levels can perform this trek, including families with children. No prior trekking experience is required.
Best season for the Annapurna sunrise view trek
The spring season, which spans the months of March, April, and May, is the second-best time of the year for an excursion to the Annapurna Sunrise View trek after fall. In particular, the month of April offers the best trekking conditions because the snow begins to melt and the sky is typically bright, providing magnificent views of the snow-capped Himalayan peaks.
The trails become even more picturesque when the woodlands blossom and look gorgeous with vivid flowers of all colours. Additionally, after winter has passed, average temperatures start to rise as well, softening the climate. Another important reason that makes this season ideal for the trek is the low amount of precipitation and pleasant Annapurna Base Camp weather.
In this part of Nepal, summer is also the rainy season, so rain should be expected frequently. Rainfall causes the ground to become muddy and slippery, making it difficult for hikers to complete their tasks. The normal daytime temperature during the summer can often range from 18 to 25 degrees Celsius, so this Annapurna Base Camp season offers some relief from exceptionally low temperatures.
Even while it does get cold at night, one may expect a manageable level of cold with the correct clothing. Another benefit is that you get to see the area at its most vibrant when you take this excursion in the summer.
The best time of year to organize a trek to Annapurna Sunrise View Trek is thought to be the autumn, particularly the month of October. This time of year is ideal for trekkers in terms of both scenery and weather. The region's fall season begins shortly after the start of September and typically lasts through the end of November.
You may anticipate clear skies throughout this time of year, which will allow you to take in unimpeded views of the notable Himalayan mountain peaks as well as excellent dawn and sunset vistas. After the extended period of rain has passed, the greenery appears new and enhances the aesthetic attractiveness of the surroundings. Although the start of autumn is not very cold in terms of temperatures, the fall season starts to cool off in November.
This Annapurna Base Camp season brings with itself a new charm in the form of blankets of snow draping all the forests and valleys, which is certainly a sight to behold. The chilly temperatures during the season, though, are a challenge for trekkers, as the night temperature in the higher reaches of the trail drops down to as low as -20 degrees Celsius.
However, if you are mentally and physically fit to indulge in this trek despite all the challenges and have experience with winter Himalayan treks, the adventure may surprise you with the undiluted beauty and stunning landscapes you get to witness here.
Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu (TIA) and transfer to Hotel
Day 02: Sightseeing in Kathmandu and Trip preparation
Day 03: Flight to Pokhara, then trek to Ulleri
Day 04: Trek from Ulleri to Ghorepani
Day 05: Trek from Ghorepani to Tadapani via Poonhill
Day 06: Trek from Tadapani to Ghandruk
Day 07: Trek from Ghandruk to Pokhara
Day 08: Flight or drive to Kathmandu
On your arrival to Tribhuwan International Airport, our representative will be there holding a placard of your name to meet you, greet you and safely escort you to Hotel. After reaching hotel you will be introduced to your trekking guide. Stroll around the bustling city of Thamel in the evening. We will host welcome dinner for tonight.
Overnight in Hotel
Meals included – Dinner
We will start our Kathmandu Valley Sightseeing tour after taking relishing breakfast at the hotel. Today, we explore UNESCO world heritage sites including Pashupatinath Temple, Swoyambhunath and Bouddanath Stupa. Moreover, we will also make a visit to some ancient palaces like Patan Durbar Square Bhaktapur Durbar Square if time permits. In visit to Patan, you can also observe the Krishna Temple, Kumbheshwor Temple, The Golden Temple and many more. While in Bhaktapur, you will explore 55 windowed Palace, Nyatapola Temple and an alluring pond – Siddapokhari.
We will check the trekking gears and make sure that we are ready to head for Annapurna Sunrise Trekking.
We will stay overnight at Hotel
Meals Included – Breakfast
After having breakfast in Kathmandu, we will drive to Tribhuwan Domestic Airport and catch an early morning flight to Pokhara. On reaching Pokhara, we will trek to Ulleri. The trek starts with a pleasant walk through cultivated terrains and small villages.
We will pass by Tikhedhunga and cross a suspension bridge before climbing a steep trail to reach Ulleri. Ulleri is an amazing landscape of valley floor which rewards you the outstanding views of Annapurna South and Himchuli.
Overnight stay at Mountain Lodge or Tea House
After breakfast, we will continue our trekking through dense forest of Rhododendrons and Oak. Witnessing the spectacular scenarios of surrounding we walk for couple of hours to reach Ghorepani. You will get some blissful glimpses of white Himalayas during your trek to Ghorepani. Ghorepani is a vantage point that rewards you with mesmerizing views of Dhaulagiri and Annapurna Mountain Ranges.
Overnight in Mountain Lodge or Teahouse
Starting our trek in early morning, we will hike up to Poonhill before sunrise. From there, we will explore the tantalizing sunrise views over massif Himalayas. In the popular trekking seasons like autumn and spring you may find this place full of tourists witnessing overwhelming sunrise view. Then, we will continue our trek to Tadapani for stay tonight.
Overnight in Mountain Lodge or Tea House
Today’s walk takes us to one of the popular and mystic Ghandruk Village. You can explore the cultures and traditions of Gurung people residing in this village. Their great hospitality makes your trip really exciting. Moreover, this vantage point rewards you alluring mountain vistas and best impressive views of green rolling hills filled with Rhododendron and Oak trees.
Overnight in Tea House or Mountain Lodge
Meals Included – Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
We will have pleasant and easy walk from Ghandruk to Pokhara. Today, we will follow mostly downhill trail to reach Pokhara. On reaching there you can relax in hotel and go for evening walk on the lakeside of tranquil Phewa Lake.
Overnight in Hotel
Today, we will catch an early morning flight from Pokhara to Kathmandu. On reaching there, you will be transferred to Hotel and check-in to hotel. You can either relax in hotel room or go for final hour shopping nearby your hotel.
Overnight in Hotel,
Meals Included – Breakfast and Farewell Dinner
Today is the last day of our Annapurna Sunrise View Trekking. Our office representative will transfer you to Tribhuwan International Airport to catch your scheduled flight to homeland. We will depart wishing you a safe flight and hope to see you again!
Any month between January and December is a good time to complete this walk because it is appropriate for all seasons. Although the ideal months for trekking in this area are February, March, April, May, and September, October, November, and also December.
Hiring a qualified trekking guide for any journey in Nepal has several advantages. You can learn in-depth information on the geographical features and cultural features of the area you choose for your walk. Even with a trekking map and various health issues when traveling, you could occasionally miss the proper trekking track. You are led along the proper trekking route by a qualified guide, who also aids you if you experience any health issues.
No, you do not need any permits for the Annapurna Sunrise View Trek.
Yes, a child can easily attend the Annapurna Sunrise View Trek.
Throughout the walk, a full board will be offered for all meals. At all times, freshly made food is served (Western, Continental, and Nepali dishes are widely available). Every day, three meals are offered.
Nepal Horizon Treks is among Nepal's most reputable trekking and tour agencies. Adventure trips and Trekking are two of our services. Local skills and people with tourism experience in Nepal operate the company. Because the safety of our clients is our priority, we are willing to be flexible with our activities to improve Nepal's tourist quality through Helicopter to Everest Base Camp.
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Free pick and drop off from the airport to your hotel
Own hotel service with clean and hygienic food and facilities
Easy booking and reservation online
24-hour available for your concern
Different social media Instagram, Viber, We chat, Whatsapp, Facebook, Twitter
Easy payment system through VISA, Mastercard, wire transfer and PayPal.
Availability of Oximeter at the time of high altitude area
Medical kits in case of an emergency
Provide sleeping bags and down jackets, if you don't have your own.
Duffle back
Nepal Horizon Trek T-shirts
Clothing
Summer hat/ Winter hat
Hiking skirt/ hiking trousers
Beanie
Neckband
Light breathable trousers
Full sleeve T-shirt or shirt
Woollen sweater
Socks 2/3 pairs
Down jacket
Waterproof jackets and pants
Hiking boots or sports shoes.
Hiking gear
Hiking backpack
Bottle
Water purification pills
Trekking map
Trekking pole
Compass
Sleeping bag
Camping equipment
Scissors
lighters/matchsticks
Rope
Personal equipment
Soap
Shampoo
Tissue paper
Toilet paper
Towel
Hanky
Nail cutter
Lip Guard
Sunscreen
Moisturiser
Toothbrush
Toothpaste
Deodorant/perfume
Optional equipment
Watch
Camera
Phone
Notebook
Selfie stick
Documents
Passport size photo
Photocopy of passport and passport
Visa
Permit
Citizenship
Medicine and first aid kit
Diamox 250mg (altitude sickness)
Paracetamol (painkiller)
Imodium (diarrhoea)
Clotrimazole cream (skin infections)
Crocin (fever)
Zintac (acidity)
Disprin (Headache)
Bandages
Handiplasts
Adhesive Tapes
Crocin
Dettol
Like the Annapurna base camp trek, you also need a permit for the Annapurna Sunrise View trek. You need two permits for the Annapurna sunrise view trek one Trekkers Information Management System (TIMS) and Annapurna Conservation Area Permit (ACAP).
Annapurna Conservation Area Permit (ACAP)
The largest project undertaken by NTNC was the Annapurna Conservation Area Project (ACAP), which was started in 1986. Additionally, it is Nepal's first conservation area and biggest protected area. Over 100,000 people from various linguistic and cultural groups live there, spread out over a region of 7,629 square kilometres. ACAP is home to 1,226 kinds of flowering plants, 105 animal species, 518 bird species, 40 reptile species, and 23 amphibian species. It is also rich in biodiversity.
The Annapurna region is distinctive in the world due to a number of factors. The 3-mile long and 1.5 miles-wide Kali Gandaki Gorge, which contains fossils from the Tethys Sea that date back 60 million years, is the deepest river gorge in the world. In Ghorepani, one of the largest rhododendron forests in the world is found. The highest-altitude freshwater lake in the world is Tilicho Lake, which is situated in Manang, to the north of the Annapurna mountain.
The natural and cultural attributes of ACA have made it the most well-liked trekking location in the nation, drawing the bulk of trekkers nationwide. Over time, the local economy's tourism industry has become one of the most significant industries. To accommodate the thousands of trekkers, pilgrims, and workers who serve them, there are more than 1,000 lodges, teashops, and hundreds of other ancillary services.
Through an integrated, community-based conservation and development approach, the multifaceted issues of ACA have been addressed. This experimental model has been at the forefront of promoting the concept of "Conservation Area" through a "Integrated Conservation and Development Programme" approach in the nation and abroad. In 1986, the Ghandruk Village Development Committee (VDC) conducted the first trial run of ACAP as a pilot program. ACAP's program encompassed the entire area once it was declared a "Conservation Area" in the Gazette in 1992.
The ACA is also the first protected area to permit locals to live within its borders, own private property, and keep their customary rights and access to natural resources. The Annapurna Conservation Area (ACA) has been split into seven unit conservation offices in order to manage it more efficiently: Jomsom, Manang, and Lo-Manthang in the trans-Himalayan region, and Bhujung, Sikles, Ghandruk, and Lwang on the Annapurna range's southern slope. It has been more than 30 years since NTNC's mission to advance the preservation and prosperity of the Annapurna region, its resources, and its people were fulfilled through ACAP. The major objective of the Annapurna Conservation Area Permit is to help the National Trust for Natural Conservation accomplish its objective by achieving a sustained balance between nature conservation and socioeconomic improvement in the Annapurna Conservation Area (ACA).
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Most awesome Trip I've ever done! With the guide Kapil and Porter Kiran. Would definitely go again. Kapil is a very friendly, helpful and smart Guide. He knows more than any other Guides. We had an awesome time, played cards and enjoyed some local wine. :-)
Unfortunately we could not go to the Basecamp, because of bad weather, but Kapil and Kiran guided us down savely and we enjoyed the experience in the snow.
We had definitely always the most awesome rooms. With the most stunning landscape straight in front of our windows.
Can't wait for our next trip. Thanks to Kapil and Kiran. You love what you are doing.
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Heidi Ruthemann
28th Jun, 2022
I just went there during Dec 26 - Jan 6, 2019 with my wife by accommodation from Nepal Horizon Treks & Expedition pvt.ltd. We very very very appreciate there services. They do like a professional, especially guide who help us when we stayed in risk area and hard day on Base Camp…
Piyapong
28th Jun, 2022
I and my friends took ABC via Poonhill route and got to use a guide and porters service from Nepal Horizon. Dip, the manager of Nepal Horizon and also the owner of the hotel we stayed in KTM, gave us information clearly and was very honest. Since we stayed in his hotel, we could contact him easily before leaving for trek. We also got a good price, which still could get a very good service. Raju (the guide) and Laxman and Bhupendra (the porters) looked after us very well and were willing to help in everything. They were very nice and friendly. If there’re any problems, we could tell Dip directly and he would fix them for us. We also got a dinner in town after trek as a complimentary. Higly recommend for everyone who is interested in Nepal trekking trip.
PP Vud
28th Jun, 2022
Wow - last day of our trek to ABC, back in Kathmandu. We are tired but very happy and much recovered after a rest day in beautiful Pokhara. We saw the mountains and enjoyed beautiful scenery all along the way, including the Rhododendron and bamboo forests. Our guide Purna and porters Dorzee and Ram were great fun and looked after us really well. Dipendra the Director has been really helpful and reliable from start to finish. He always responds quickly to online queries and was able to amend our booking when we got delayed on arrival. The trekking was beautiful and Nepal Horizon are 100% highly recommended !
ungerad
28th Jun, 2022
I went to Nepal with my small group of 3 women on 5-15 April 2019. Dipendra took care of us well when we arrived at Kathmandu, he made us feel welcome. He explained about trekking plan and suggested everything that we have to know. In the next day, we went to Pokhara, Our guide…
impulseInw
28th Jun, 2022
A friend and I did the ABC trek as well as a tour of Kathmandu and Pokhara. Dipendra of Nepal Horizon made all the arrangements. It was a fantastic trip. DB was our guide on the 8 day trek. He is kind and looked after everything perfectly. The food and accomodation was good. The scenery was spectacular! So so beautiful. Every morning we would look out the door and were in awe of the mountains.
Diana G
28th Jun, 2022
Our trip to Nepal included 4 days of sightseeing as well as an eight day trek to Annapurna Base Camp. We arranged the trip through a Nepal Horizon Treks and Expedition. Dipendra Bhatta arranged everything for us. Including Airport pickups and drop offs, accommodations, etc. Everything was arranged in advance and all we had to do was enjoy the trip. While we enjoyed the sightseeing portion of the trip, it was our trek to A.B.C that really stands out for us. We were provided with an amazing guide (DB) and porter (Ram). They took excellent care of us. They are very familiar with the area and made sure they pointed out every great view and there were many and our trek has us walking through small villages, green rhododendron forests, bamboo jungles and rice fields surrounded by the most magnificent mountain range there is. In order to allow us to focus on the trek itself, DB also volunteered to be our photographer which means I have the most amazing pictures! Nepal is a beautiful country and I have the pictures to prove it -
E. Ferreira
28th Jun, 2022
Really enjoyed this trek.organised via internet .
Dep,owner great with communication all the way. Right from airport pick up.
Organised sight seeing Kathmandu first day prior to fly Pokhara to commence trek.
Was given lovely guide pretty good english looked after me really well.
Time of year..end of rainy season- I was fortunate to have good weather and see
ABC mountains
Bonus less people on track this time of year
Accommodation was basic,Food great
Was physically quite challenging, recommend some fitness to make enjoyable
Felt good value for money
clairestowell
28th Jun, 2022
Nice trek, nice guide, good compagnie, i will comeback next Time. The hostel there is also really good
David
28th Jun, 2022
We booked ABC trekking with Nepal Horizon Treks & Expedition. It is a wonderful experience. The trip is very well arranged. Guide and porter are very experienced. Dip is quite helpful. And very reasonable price. Thank you!
Evian
28th Jun, 2022
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