Poon Hill Sunrise and Hot Springs Trek for Two
- Duration
- 7 days
- Max altitude
- 3,210 m
- Difficulty
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Moderate
Difficulty scale
- Easy Short walking days on good trails below about 3,000 m. Suitable for anyone in ordinary health, including families.
- Moderate 5 to 6 hours a day with some steep sections, reaching up to about 4,000 m. A reasonable level of fitness and a few weeks of preparation walking recommended.
- Strenuous 6 to 8 hours a day, high passes or altitudes above 5,000 m, and remote stretches. Good fitness, prior trekking experience and proper acclimatisation days are essential.
- Very strenuous Long days, multiple high passes or technical sections, sustained time above 5,000 m. For experienced, well-conditioned trekkers only.
- Best season
- Autumn (Sep–Nov) · Spring (Mar–May) · Winter (Dec–Feb)
- Group
- Private
- From
- $1,090.00
Overview
This is a gentle Annapurna trek built around two things couples remember: a Himalayan sunrise with nobody else in your photos, and warm river water on tired legs at the end. You walk short days, sleep in the best lodges on the route and have a guide and porter who stay out of your way.
On the fourth morning we leave Ghorepani before the crowds and take you up Poon Hill by your own path and timing. Your guide carries a flask, and breakfast is laid out on the ridge while the light hits Dhaulagiri and Annapurna South. The next day you walk down to the Modi River and the Jhinu hot springs, then finish with a night by Phewa Lake in Pokhara.
Departures are private for the two of you, led by a government-licensed Nepali guide, and the pace is yours. Permits and local taxes are inside the price.
Trip highlights
- Private sunrise breakfast on Poon Hill, away from the main viewpoint crowd
- Rhododendron forest, Gurung villages of Ghandruk and Tadapani
- Jhinu hot springs beside the Modi River
- Best available lodge rooms on every night, with a final night in Pokhara
Day by day
The itinerary
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Day 1: Arrive in Kathmandu 1,400 m Hotel (4-star) Notincluded
We meet you at the airport and drive to your hotel. Rest, then go through the plan with your guide in the evening.
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Day 2: Fly to Pokhara 820 m Lakeside hotel B
A 25 minute flight with the Annapurnas on your right. The afternoon is free for a boat on Phewa Lake or a slow walk along the shore.
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Day 3: Drive to Nayapul, walk to Ghorepani 2,860 m 5-6 hrs Trail lodge B/L/D
A scenic drive to the trailhead, then a climb through oak and rhododendron forest to Ghorepani. About 5 to 6 hours of walking with a long lunch stop.
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Day 4: Poon Hill sunrise, walk to Tadapani 3,210 m 6 hrs Trail lodge B/L/D
Up before dawn for Poon Hill at 3,210 m. Breakfast is served on the ridge, then you return to the lodge and walk across forested ridges to Tadapani.
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Day 5: Ghandruk and the Jhinu hot springs 1,780 m 5-6 hrs Trail lodge B/L/D
Down through the large Gurung village of Ghandruk, then along the valley to Jhinu Danda. The afternoon ends with a soak in the hot springs by the river.
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Day 6: Walk out and drive to Pokhara 820 m 3 hrs Lakeside hotel B
A short morning walk to the road and a private car to Pokhara. Check in, then a free afternoon. We can arrange a lakeside dinner on request.
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Day 7: Fly to Kathmandu and depart 1,400 m B
A morning flight back to Kathmandu and a transfer to the hotel or the airport.
Altitude profile
The climb, day by day
Comfort tiers
Choose your level of comfort
| Amenity | Standardfrom $1,390.00 | Comfortfrom $1,668.00 | Luxuryfrom $2,085.00 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kathmandu hotel | 3★ | 4★ | 5★ |
| Trail accommodation | Standard teahouse | Best lodge in each village | Premium lodge where the route has one |
| Porter support | Shared porter | Private porter, lighter load | Extra porter, carry almost nothing |
| Transfers | Shared | Private | Private, throughout |
What's included
Included
- Included: Airport pickup and drop by private vehicle
- Included: Return domestic flight Kathmandu to Pokhara, including your guide's ticket
- Included: Three nights in Kathmandu and Pokhara hotels with breakfast
- Included: Three nights in the best available trail lodges, twin room for two
- Included: A government-licensed English-speaking guide and a porter
- Included: Sunrise breakfast on Poon Hill with hot drinks
- Included: ACAP permit and TIMS card
- Included: All government taxes and our service charge
Not included
- Not included: International airfare and the Nepal entry visa
- Not included: Travel insurance
- Not included: Lunches and dinners in Kathmandu and Pokhara
- Not included: Meals on the trail are paid by you at lodge menu prices
- Not included: Drinks, including bottled water and alcohol
- Not included: Hot showers, charging and wifi at lodges where charged
- Not included: Tips for the guide and porter
- Not included: Extra costs caused by flight delays, landslides, strikes or illness
- Not included: Anything not listed under what is included
Know before you go
Suitability & requirements
Days are four to six hours of walking with stone steps, so you need ordinary fitness and a few weeks of practice walks. The highest point is 3,210 m at Poon Hill, where mild altitude headaches are rare but possible. Clear views are best from October to early December and March to April. Jhinu hot springs are shared with other trekkers and local people, so bring a swimsuit.
Your team
Led by a licensed guide
Every route is led by a government-licensed guide from our team. Licences are on record with us before departure, and you'll meet your guide once your trip is confirmed.
Guide language(s): English, Nepali
Group-size pricing
Walk together, pay less
Every trip is private, so the guide, permits and transfers cost the same however many walk. Sharing them is why the per-person price falls: arithmetic, not a sale.
| Group size | per person | You save each |
|---|---|---|
| 1 traveller | $1,390.00 | base rate |
| 2 to 3 travellers | $1,090.00 | $300.00 |
| 4 to 6 travellers | $1,020.00 | $370.00 |
| 7 or more | $960.00 | $430.00 |
Per person, including permits, park fees and taxes. Nothing is added at checkout.
Weather
What to expect, month by month
- Autumn (Sep–Nov)The most reliable trekking season: clear air, stable weather and cold nights, right after the monsoon clears.
- Spring (Mar–May)Warmer than autumn, with rhododendron forests in flower and slightly hazier mountain views as the season goes on.
- Winter (Dec–Feb)Cold and quiet, with the clearest skies of the year at lower altitude. High passes and very high routes are best avoided.
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