Annapurna Sunrise trekking is an easy walk through the countryside with rhododendron forests and cultural villages. This is a colorful short trip in Annapurna region with amazing scenery of mountains. Poon Hill (3210m) is the highest elevation of the entire trip, where you have a magnificent panoramic view during sunrise and rise.
The Annapurna Sunrise trek reveals some of the best views and is considered by many as the best viewpoint in the entire Annapurna Area. Most of the trip you have spectacular mountain scenery, crossing through charming villages inhabited by the Magar and Gurung communities. The people here are very friendly with a lot of humor sense and great hospitality for the guest. So, you can feel like in your home with family, after these people's behavior, even you are a long-range of your country. For the most part, the trail goes through incredible dense forests of rhododendron and deep subtropical valleys with the sound of birds and some time can see dear and monkey. If you visit during spring, the jungle looks colorful by rhododendron and magnolia blooming. The trail looks red carpet paved while dropping the flower on, you may fell someone is welcoming for some supreme person. You can’t imagine the magnificence of the sunrise splendid from Poon Hill that you will witness from here, which illuminates the peaks of the entire range, leaving you enthralled. The additional presence of rice terraces completes the picture making it a photographer's paradise. At the climax, the sun touches the snow-capped summits of the Himalayan giants, Mt. Dhaulagiri (8,167m), Annapurna I (8,091m), Machhapuchhre and network of other peaks appear like magic.
Annapurna Sunrise trek start from Nayapul or Phedi, after a short drive from Pokhara. Then goes through the Thihkedhunga, Ulleri, Ghorepani, Tadapani, Ghandruk and back to Pokhara make short loop of Annapurna. We at “Nepal Mother House Treks” offer Annapurna sunrise trek itinerary in shorter and longer versions as per our client’s desires and holiday schedules. We run this trip year-round employing only experienced guide. However, the best time is the beginning of September to mid-November and March to mid-May.
Trip Highlights
- Comparatively easy walk through villages and rhododendron forests beneath the majestic Himalaya.
- Highest point of trek Poon Hill (3,210m) offers the best Mountain View.
- Breathtaking mountain range including Machapuchare, Lamjung Himal, and Annapurna.
- Combination of the mountain scenery and culture.
- One of the best sunrise and sunset view from Poon Hill with mountain panoramic view.
- Drive beautiful city Pokhara to Nayapul and end at Nayapul then drive back to Pokhara.
Day to Day Itinerary
Day 01: Arrival at Kathmandu.
Day 02: Trekking preparation and permit paper workday.
Day 03: Drive Kathmandu to Pokhara (950m) – 6 to 7 hours by tourist bus
Day 04: Drive to Nayapul (1010m) – 1: 45 hours and trek to Tikhedunga (1570meters) - 3 hours
Day 05: Trek Thikdhunga to Ghorepani (2840m) – 5 to 6 hours
Day 06: Hike up Ghorepani to Poon Hill (3210m) - 45 minutes to Tadapani (2520m) – 4 to 5 hours
Day 07: Trek Tadapani to Jhinu Danda (hot spring) (1780m) - 5 to 6 hours
Day 08: Trek Jhinu Danda to Tolka (1790m) - 4 to 5 hours
Day 09: Trek Tolka to Dhampus (1580m) - 3 to 4 hours
Day 10: Trek Dhampus to Phedi (1080m) -1: 45 hours, Drive to Pokhara - 40 minutes
Day 11: Drive back to Kathmandu early in the morning by Tourist Bus - 6 to 7 hours
Day 12: Your destination.
Cost Include
- Free Airport picks up and drops all transportation (airport to Hotel to airport).
- Star level 3+2 nights Hotel accommodation in Kathmandu and Pokhara twin bed sharing basic.
- ACAP (Annapurna Conservation Area Project), TIMS (Trekkers Information System) Cards.
- Kathmandu to Pokhara & Pokhara to Kathmandu by comfort Tourist Bus.
- Pokhara to trekking starting point (Nayapul) & trekking ending point to (Phedi) Pokhara by private/Public Bus/Taxi/car/van/Bus.
- Transportation from Kathmandu to Pokhara to Kathmandu by comfort tourist bus.
- Trekking equipments (worm down jackets, sleeping bag & Duffle Bag) during the trekking if you needed.
- Nepal Mother House T-shirt /Cap and Appreciation Card of Trip (after trip end).
- Three times meals (breakfast, Lunch, Dinner), tea coffee in a cup each meal during trek.
- Soft & comfort private accommodation entire Mountain twin bed sharing with share toilet.
- Government license holder English Speaking experienced Local Guide with their food, accommodation, salary, insurance, equipments.
- A porter (between every 2 person basic) carries max.20-25 kg. Plus their food, accommodation, wage, insurance, all transportation.
- One Sherpa (assistance guide) if group size more than 10 people. Plus their food, accommodation, salary, insurance, and equipment.
- Guide & porters insurance for their happy journey.
- A Trekking Map of Annapurna for Group.
- Supplementary snacks (cookies, fresh fruits) on the Trek.
- First Aid medical kit during trip & welcome and Fare well program.
- Tourist service charge, vat, Governments Tax, and official expanse if necessary.
Cost Exclude
- All kinds of beverages including mineral water, Chocolate, Cookies, desert, Phone calls, laundry, hot shower during Trek.
- Clients travel Insurance and evacuation (compulsory).
- If incase, flight cancel and charter helicopter or plane.
- Tipping for Guide & porter, your meals at Kathmandu & Pokhara.
- Personal expenses like Shopping, souvenirs or gifts, personal mountaineering gears.
- Optional trips and sightseeing if extend.
- International airfare, airport departure tax and Visa fee.
- Things which not mention above our services.
- Visa fee, you obtain a visa easily upon your arrival at Tribhuwan International Airport Kathmandu.
Trip Note
If you do not need a porter for the trip, the trekking cost will be reduced from the original price. Nepal Mother House gives you some clue to make less cost for the Solo traveler also. Please contact us in our email for more details about your requirements.
If you wish to stay longer, we can offer plenty of suggestions: Bungee Jumping, mountain biking in the Kathmandu valley, white water Rafting, Jeep Flyer, Paragliding, Rock climbing, Jungle Safari tour, Skydiving, Mt. Everest view flight, Bhaktapur and Patan Durbar square, the Kathmandu valley's other historic cities Sightseeing, or a night at the Fort Hotel in Nagarkot for a bit of luxury and some worth able sunset and sunrise mountain panoramas. We help to arrange any of these excursions for you. Namaste and see you during your next trip to the Nepal Himalayas!
