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Ghorepani Poon Hill Trek

Annapurna

Duration3–5 daysMax altitude3,210 mBest seasonOct–May (rhododendrons bloom Mar–Apr)FromNayapul / Ulleri

About Ghorepani Poon Hill Trek

Nepal's classic short trek: rhododendron forests, Magar villages and the famous Poon Hill sunrise over Dhaulagiri and the Annapurnas. The best first trek in the Himalaya.

Duration

3–5 days

Max altitude

3,210 m

Best season

Oct–May (rhododendrons bloom Mar–Apr)

Budget

$25–$40 / day

Guide

Guide recommended

Route

Nayapul / Ulleri → Nayapul / Ghandruk

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