Day 1: Pokhara – Birethanti – Ulleri
Drive: Approximately 1.5 hours
Trek: Approximately 4–5 hours
Maximum altitude: Ulleri – approximately 2,050 m
In the morning, our professional trekking guide will pick you up from your hotel with your name card. You will then drive by sharing vehicle from Pokhara towards Birethanti, the starting point of your trek.
After completing the necessary formalities at the trekking checkpoint, you begin walking through beautiful villages, terraced farmland, forests, and mountain landscapes. The trail gradually climbs towards Ulleri, a traditional hillside village famous for its stone steps.
After approximately 4–5 hours of trekking, you reach Ulleri. Check in at one of the best available local guesthouses, enjoy dinner, and spend the night.
Overnight: Best available guesthouse in Ulleri
Day 2: Ulleri – Ghorepani
Trek: Approximately 5–6 hours
Altitude: Ghorepani – approximately 2,860 m
After breakfast, begin your trek towards Ghorepani. The trail passes through beautiful rhododendron and oak forests, with occasional views of the surrounding mountains.
You will continue gradually uphill through traditional settlements and forest trails before reaching Ghorepani, one of the most popular villages in the Annapurna region.
In the afternoon, you can explore the village and enjoy the spectacular mountain surroundings. On clear days, you may see magnificent views of Dhaulagiri, Annapurna South, Hiunchuli, and other Himalayan peaks.
Overnight: Best available hotel in Ghorepani
Day 3: Ghorepani – Poon Hill – Tadapani
Early morning hike: Poon Hill
Poon Hill altitude: 3,210 m
Trek: Approximately 6–7 hours including Poon Hill
Today is the highlight of the trek. You will wake up early in the morning and hike to Poon Hill (3,210 m) to experience a spectacular Himalayan sunrise.
From the viewpoint, enjoy breathtaking panoramic views of the Annapurna & Dhaulagiri ranges. Depending on weather conditions, you can see peaks including Dhaulagiri, Annapurna I, Annapurna South, Machhapuchhre (Fishtail), Hiunchuli, and Nilgiri.
After spending some time enjoying the sunrise & mountain scenery, return to Ghorepani for breakfast. Then continue trekking through beautiful rhododendron forests towards Tadapani.
After several hours of walking, arrive at Tadapani and check into your guesthouse. Relax & enjoy the peaceful Himalayan surroundings.
Overnight: Best available guesthouse in Tadapani
Day 4: Tadapani – Ghandruk – Pokhara
Trek: Approximately 3–4 hours
Ghandruk altitude: approximately 1,940 m
Drive: Approximately 3–4 hours to Pokhara
After breakfast, begin your final day of trekking towards Ghandruk, one of the most beautiful & culturally rich Gurung villages in the Annapurna region.
The trail descends through forests & offers beautiful views of the surrounding mountains. After reaching Ghandruk, take some time to explore the village.
After exploring Ghandruk, continue by sharing vehicle towards Pokhara. Upon arrival in Pokhara.