Max. altitudePoon Hill — approx. 3,210 m (sunrise viewpoint)
Best seasonMarch–May · September–November (weather dependent)
AccommodationConfirmed Pokhara stays + best suitable mountain lodges on trek nights, subject to availability
MealsAs per confirmed board basis on your signed confirmation
Start / EndKathmandu
PRIVATE ANNAPURNA REGION EXPERIENCE
Poon Hill Luxury Trek – 5 Days
Discover the beauty of Nepal's Annapurna region on a five-day trekking escape from Kathmandu. Travel to Pokhara, walk through traditional hillside villages and rhododendron forests, and experience sunrise over the Himalayan peaks from Poon Hill. Enjoy private trip coordination, a knowledgeable local guide and carefully selected accommodation along the journey.
The Poon Hill Luxury Trek compresses one of Nepal's most celebrated short viewpoints into five days with flights between Kathmandu and Pokhara when included on your confirmed quote. You walk the classic foothill corridor through Ulleri and Ghorepani, with an early-morning ascent to Poon Hill for sunrise panoramas when weather allows.
Luxury here means private guiding, coordinated flights and transfers, honest pacing on steep stone steps, and the best suitable lodges available — not five-star resorts in every village. Mountain views, flight operations and room availability depend on season and supplier confirmation.
About Poon Hill: the viewpoint sits above Ghorepani on a forested ridge, looking towards the Annapurna and Dhaulagiri massifs when clouds lift. It is a popular sunrise walk, not a high pass or technical climb. Clear skies and named peaks are never guaranteed on any morning.
Highlights of Poon Hill Luxury Trek – 5 Days
Kathmandu–Pokhara scenic domestic flights, subject to confirmation on your quote.
A private journey through the Annapurna region.
Traditional villages and hillside landscapes.
Rhododendron and forest trails — especially vivid in spring.
Sunrise experience at Poon Hill.
Panoramic mountain views when weather permits.
Private guiding and personalised trip coordination.
Carefully selected accommodation, subject to local availability.
Why walk with us
Why choose this Poon Hill itinerary?
Annapurna specialists
Guides who know Ulleri steps, Ghorepani pacing and realistic sunrise timing on Poon Hill.
Honest luxury
Private logistics and selected lodges with clear language about what foothill villages can provide.
Flight transparency
We explain Kathmandu–Pokhara delay realities before you buy tickets — and what your confirmation includes.
Day 4 clarity
Long descent days are flagged early; operational walking times are confirmed before travel.
Private pace
Your party sets the rhythm on village trails and photography stops.
Coordinator support
One point of contact from enquiry through permits, flights and lodge holds.
Know the trail
Poon Hill Luxury Trek – Trip Information
What makes this a luxury trek?
A private Annapurna foothills journey with experienced guiding, thoughtful pacing and the best suitable accommodation available at each stop — not five-star resorts in every mountain village.
Private coordination
Dedicated trip coordinator before you travel
Pre-departure briefing and packing guidance
Licensed guide for your private party
Porter support per confirmed service ratio
Contingency planning for weather and flight changes
Comfort along the route
Confirmed Pokhara accommodation on included city nights
Best available suitable lodges on trekking nights — subject to local availability
No property names published until confirmed for your dates
Ensuite rooms and guaranteed hot showers are not promised in remote villages
Logistics
Flight arrangements between Kathmandu and Pokhara when included on your quote
Private vehicle access to the trailhead when confirmed
Permit handling when included in the package price
Dietary requests handled where feasible — advise at booking
Duration
5 days / 4 nights · private trek in the Annapurna foothills, subject to the final accommodation plan.
Region
Annapurna Conservation Area — Pokhara, Ulleri, Ghorepani and Poon Hill viewpoint.
Highest viewpoint
Poon Hill — approximately 3,210 m (sunrise walk from Ghorepani). Not an overnight elevation.
Difficulty
Moderate to challenging — steep steps on Day 2 and a long descent on Day 4 depending on fitness.
Walking days
Three main trekking days (Days 2–4) plus travel days with flights when included.
Accommodation
Confirmed Pokhara accommodation on included city nights and best suitable mountain lodges on trek nights — subject to availability. Not five-star in remote villages.
Meals
According to the board basis confirmed at booking only.
Flights
Kathmandu ↔ Pokhara domestic sectors when included on your signed quote — subject to airline operations and weather.
Transport
Private transfers between Pokhara, trailheads and airports when stated on your confirmation.
Permits
Annapurna Conservation Area permit and applicable local fees when included in your package.
Best season
Spring and autumn are popular; winter is cold at Ghorepani; monsoon increases cloud and flight-cancellation risk.
Fitness
Comfort walking uphill on stone steps with a daypack and completing a long descent day. Train on hills or stairs before travel.
Travel insurance
Mandatory comprehensive cover including trekking elevation and emergency evacuation.
5-day plan
Poon Hill Luxury Trek – 5 Days itinerary
Five days and four nights from Kathmandu through Pokhara, the Annapurna foothills and the Poon Hill sunrise viewpoint — a private itinerary subject to confirmed flights, road access and lodge availability. Walking times on Day 4 will be stated on your final operational brief once the descent route and vehicle pickup are verified for your travel dates.
Day 1Fly from Kathmandu to Pokhara
Take the scheduled domestic flight from Kathmandu to Pokhara, subject to airline operations and weather.
Day 2Drive to Hile and trek to Ulleri
Travel by private vehicle from Pokhara towards Hile, subject to road conditions and the confirmed trailhead.
Day 3Trek from Ulleri to Ghorepani
Continue uphill through forested trails and traditional settlements towards Ghorepani. Rhododendron forests are particularly attractive during spring, while mountain visibility varies with weather and season.
Day 4Sunrise at Poon Hill, return to Hile and drive to Pokhara
Start early for the climb to Poon Hill, approximately 3,210 m, to experience sunrise and panoramic views of the Annapurna and Dhaulagiri ranges when visibility permits.
Day 5Fly from Pokhara to Kathmandu
Transfer to Pokhara airport and take the scheduled flight to Kathmandu, subject to airline operations and weather.
Altitude profile of Poon Hill Luxury Trek – 5 Days
You sleep near Ghorepani (~2,870 m) before the Poon Hill viewpoint (~3,210 m). The viewpoint is a few hundred metres above lodge level — still altitude that rewards slow pacing, fluids and warm layers. Descent on Day 4 is long; protect knees on stone steps.
Ghorepani and Poon Hill sit in the mid-hills where temperatures swing sharply between sun and shade. Spring mornings can be hazy until clouds lift; autumn often brings the clearest panoramas but cold pre-dawn walks. Pokhara is warmer and wetter year-round. Chart values on this page are indicative — the morning you climb Poon Hill can be windier, cloudier or clearer than averages.
Month-by-month reference for Ghorepani / Poon Hill elevations — not a daily forecast. Pokhara is warmer and wetter at lake level.
Private trip coordination and pre-departure briefing from Ambition Holidays.
Licensed trekking guide — and porter support when included on your signed confirmation.
Kathmandu–Pokhara domestic flights when listed as included on your confirmed quote.
Pokhara accommodation on included city nights, subject to availability.
Best available suitable mountain accommodation on trekking nights, subject to confirmation.
Private ground transfers to and from the trail when stated on your booking confirmation.
Meals according to the board basis confirmed in writing — not assumed from this page.
Annapurna Conservation Area permit and applicable local trekking fees when included in your quote.
Airport transfers tied to the confirmed flight plan when included.
Applicable government taxes and service charges only where named on your invoice.
Not included
International flights and Nepal entry visa fees.
Travel insurance (mandatory) including trekking cover and emergency evacuation.
Personal trekking clothing, boots and equipment.
Extra drinks, snacks, hot showers, Wi-Fi and charging where lodges charge separately.
Tips and gratuities for guide and porter team.
Optional activities in Pokhara or Kathmandu not named as included.
Additional nights, meals or road transfers caused by flight delays or weather disruption unless your confirmation states them.
Any service not explicitly listed as included on your signed booking documents.
Optional add-ons
Available at extra cost if you wish to upgrade.
Extra Kathmandu or Pokhara hotel nights.
Single-room supplement where lodges can provide one.
Private road transfer Kathmandu–Pokhara instead of flights when quoted.
Important note
Inclusions follow your signed confirmation. Flights, meals and lodge nights are not guaranteed in the selling price until your approved package configuration confirms them.
Special travel information
Kathmandu ↔ Pokhara sectors operate on domestic schedules that change with weather, visibility and airline load. Morning flights are typical but not promised. Allow buffer time on international tickets if you connect the same day. Road transfer between Kathmandu and Pokhara is an operational alternative when airlines cancel — any extra cost follows your booking terms.
Poon Hill Luxury Trek Gallery
Gear
Packing list for the Poon Hill Luxury Trek – 5 Days
Pack for warm Pokhara afternoons and cold Ghorepani mornings in the same week. Waterproof shell and broken-in boots matter more than fashion.
Core gear
Waterproof trekking boots (broken in)
Daypack with rain cover
Trekking poles — recommended for Ulleri steps and Day 4 descent
Headlamp for the Poon Hill pre-dawn walk
Reusable water bottle
Clothing
Moisture-wicking base layers
Warm mid-layers and insulated jacket
Waterproof and wind-resistant shell
Trekking trousers
Warm hat and gloves
Comfortable trekking socks
Personal equipment & documents
Sunglasses and high-SPF sunscreen
Personal toiletries
Power bank
Personal medication
Travel insurance documents
Passport copies and visa
Flights
Flights, buffer days & road alternatives
Kathmandu ↔ Pokhara flights
Kathmandu ↔ Pokhara sectors operate on domestic schedules that change with weather, visibility and airline load. Morning flights are typical but not promised. Allow buffer time on international tickets if you connect the same day. Road transfer between Kathmandu and Pokhara is an operational alternative when airlines cancel — any extra cost follows your booking terms.
Buffer days
Allow at least one buffer day on international tickets if you plan same-day connections around the Kathmandu–Pokhara flights. Road transfer alternatives may add hours — your coordinator states timing on the final itinerary.
Read before you book
Travel insurance with trekking and evacuation cover is mandatory.
Flights and lodge nights are confirmed only on your signed booking — not from website text alone.
Rooms are typically twin-sharing unless a single supplement is confirmed where lodges allow.
Tips for guide and porters are customary and entirely your choice.
Good questions
Frequently asked
Five days from Kathmandu with four overnight stays, following the published day order: Pokhara, trekking nights, return to Pokhara when included, and the flight back to Kathmandu on Day 5.
