Journey with me through one of the most awe-inspiring landscapes in the world. Trek through Nepal’s legendary Annapurna region, exploring iconic trails and hidden paths. Taking you from Kathmandu’s bustling streets to the serene heights of Poon Hill, this tour has been crafted to immerse you in Nepal’s natural beauty, cultural richness, and unforgettable mountain scenery.
This itinerary is based on an epic trip Tim & I did to Nepal in 2016, where we toured Kathmandu & Pokhara before embarking on a 4-day trek through the Annapurna region to watch sunrise from Poon Hill. This trek, and the views at the top, are in the top 3 highlights of all my travels – it was an experience that has stayed with me ever since.
Check out the views from the top!
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The Details
Dates: March 28th – April 6th 2026
Starting & Finishing Point: Kathmandu
Price: €1,799 earlybird, €1,999 standard price
The Trek
The Ghorepani Poon Hill trek is considered a moderate trek, so a reasonable level of fitness is required. This is one of the more beginner friendly treks in the region, we saw all age groups on the trek when we did it.
- Walking Endurance: You’ll be trekking around 4-6 hours per day, often on uphill and downhill paths, so it’s helpful if you’re comfortable with sustained physical activity. Prior experience hiking or walking on uneven terrain will be a big plus.
- Stamina: The elevation at Poon Hill is about 3,210 meters (10,531 feet), which isn’t extremely high, but you may still feel the effects of altitude. Good cardiovascular fitness can help you adapt more comfortably.
- Preparation: If you can train with some regular hikes or even brisk walks on inclines, it will make the trek more enjoyable. Light strength training, especially for the legs, and stretching exercises can also help.
While you don’t need to be a seasoned mountaineer, a bit of pre-trip fitness prep will make the experience much more enjoyable and comfortable. With 11 months between tour launch and embarking on the trek, we have plenty of time to train for the uphill climbs. Once the tour has been filled, we will create a Whatsapp training group for those who want group support and training plans to get from their starting point to being prepared for the trek – like a ‘Couch to Poon Hill’-style programme.
Transport
All transport from arrival to departure is provided. We will travel by private AC minibus from Kathmandu to Pokhara, and fly back at the end of the trek.
Meals
All meals are included in the price aside from one lunch on Day 3 in Pokhara and day 9 in Kathmandu when you have free time to explore. The meals will mostly consist of local Nepalese food, but there will also be western options in many places. Some of the teahouses we will be staying in serve hot skillets of pasta with tomato sauce covered in cheese, plus homemade apple pie – which is divine after 5 hours of hiking! Usually local food is more commonly available for lunch, while dinners can be western.
If you have never tried Nepalese food, the local cuisine is all about simplicity, freshness, and deep, earthy flavors. The food is similar to dishes you will find in India, with lentil dishes and curries that have fragrant spices. However the food doesn’t tend to be as spicy or as heavy, with less cream and butter being used in the curries. Food is served with rice and bread usually. It’s very vegetarian friendly, and provides really good fuel for our trek.
Momo are a very popular dish in Nepal, which even the pickiest eaters will usually like. These are similar to Japanese Gyoza, a steamed or fried dumpling filled with vegetables or meat (usually buffalo). Paired with a nice dipping sauce, these are incredibly moreish.
Here is a list of popular Nepalese dishes so you can see what to expect!
Accommodation
In Kathmandu & Pokhara we will be staying in Hotel Bahari, a beautiful 5-star hotel. Each location has a pool, city views, an outdoor swimming pool, a garden, terrace, on-site bar and shared lounge.
On the trek, the accommodations will be much simpler. You’ll stay in traditional “teahouses” which are simple lodges offering basic rooms and meals. The bedrooms are usually very small, the shared bathroom facilities are often outside and meals are served in a communal dining hall. Here is a post which describes teahouses, with photos. Tea Houses also give us the opportunity to connect with locals directly as teahouses are run by locals and located in small villages.
Meeting Your Group
On my tours I like to settle those first-day nerves by introducing the group early and connecting on social media before the trip. Once the trip is filled, I’ll create an Instagram group so you can check out your group mates online.
Next, we’ll arrange a group video call so we can all meet each other! On this call, I’ll help you find cheap and convenient flights, and we’ll all make our travel plans. Find out who is flying from the same airport and travel together, or decide to keep exploring with some of the group after the tour ends.
We’ll have a group Whatsapp for the tour, where we can chat about planning and packing, and share our excitement and nerves in the lead up to the trip. By the time you arrive, you’ll hopefully all feel like old friends already!
The Guides
I have partnered with an experienced local company who have been running trekking tours in Nepal for 45 years. The company has a female chairperson and female guides, and have a strong sense of social responsibility and care for the environment. Our guide will be a local Nepali, but a good English speaker – they will be with us through the entirety of the trek!
Most of the guides working with this company come from the mountainous regions of Nepal, above 3000m. To sustain local communities, our trekking company uses staff from the different areas of Nepal & diverse ethnic communities; including Sherpas, Gurung, Magar, Rai, and Brahmin who have adequate knowledge about the culture, ecosystem, flora, fauna, geography, and history of Nepal. They provide guides who have gone through government-certified training programs.
From the company directly:
“We are committed to responsible tourism. Our policies aim to ensure that our tours, treks & expeditions comply with policies which are socially, environmentally and culturally sound. We feel strongly that all our trips should protect the environment by minimizing pollution, respect the local traditions, religion, heritage, and benefit the local communities. We tread lightly. Low impact trekking/touring is the best way of preserving the beautiful and fragile places we visit. Annually, 10% of our net profits are earmarked for reforestation efforts and educational programs in the countryside villages. We are dedicated to doing our part, to save the global environment and to preserve the natural beauty of our country.”
Itinerary
We’ll start the tour with 2 Nights in Kathmandu, doing a full guided tour of the city with a Nepalese guide. On Day 3 we will fly to the stunning lake town of Pokhara, which is the gateway town for trekking in the Annapurna region.
From day 4 – 8 we will be trekking through the Annapurna region. We will summit Poon Hill on Day 6, before continuing downhill on a different route through more epic scenery and local villages.
We will return to Kathmandu on the evening of day 9, where we will have a group dinner and drinks in our hotel. The next morning, you will be booked into spa treatments of your choice to help ease your sore muscles after the hike. We’ll indulge in a little shopping in Thamel, and rest by the pool before coming together for our final goodbye meal.
On day 10 we will provide airport transfers for you to return home.
