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Annapurna, NepalGhorepani Poon Hill Sunrise Trek
Nepal's most-loved short trek: stone staircases through rhododendron forest, Gurung villages, and a dawn panorama of Dhaulagiri and Annapurna South from Poon Hill.
Max altitude
3,210 m
Duration
5 days
Best season
Year-round
Trip price
$490
Book this expedition
Join a fixed departure with other trekkers. Best value, shared guide and porter team.
Group size
22–4 trekkers
- 1 trekkerlist price
- 2–4 trekkers-5%
- 5–8 trekkers-10%
- 9+ trekkers-15%
- Per person
- $466
- Group saving
- -$48
- Total
- $932
Smart gear recommendation
Required kit for this expedition
Auto-matched to 3,210 m · moderate grade · rentals priced for 7 days.
Gear budget
$175
+ $365 refundable deposits
Buy everything
$914
Rent everything
$203
Your mix
$175
Base Layer
- Merino Thermal Base TopEssentialRidgeline
Warm Outer Layer
- Grid Fleece MidlayerEssentialRidgeline
- 3-Layer Storm HardshellEssentialSummit Forge
Footwear
- Waterproof Trekking BootsEssentialTraverse
Technical Hardware
- Carbon Trekking Poles (Pair)OptionalTraverse
Accessories
- 400lm Rechargeable HeadlampEssentialIcefall
5 of 6 items selected
Clothing recommendation
What to wear on Ghorepani Poon Hill Sunrise Trek — included in the downloadable PDF.
- Layer system: merino base + insulating midlayer + windproof shell. Avoid cotton entirely.
- Pack 2 base-layer tops and 2 pairs of trekking socks; wash and rotate on rest days.
- Sun is intense at altitude — long sleeves, brimmed hat, buff, SPF 50 and UV-rated eyewear.