10 days: Kathmandu, Pokhara and the Poon Hill trek
A gentle introduction to Himalayan trekking: four days on the Ghorepani Poon Hill trek with its famous sunrise viewpoint, plus Kathmandu’s heritage and time by the lake in Pokhara.
- Length
- 10 days
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Best time
- October to November and March to April
- Ideal for
- First trips, Couples, Families
- Places
- 3 stops

Day by day
Day 1
Arrive in Kathmandu
Arrive, check in and rest.
Overnight: Kathmandu
Day 2
Kathmandu’s heritage sites
Swayambhunath, Boudhanath Stupa and Pashupatinath with a guide.
Overnight: Kathmandu
Day 3
Travel to Pokhara
Fly or drive to Pokhara. Collect any remaining trekking gear and check permits with your agency.
Overnight: Pokhara
Day 4
Poon Hill trek: drive to Ulleri, trek to Ghorepani
Start of the published Ghorepani Poon Hill trek itinerary.
Overnight: Ghorepani
Day 5
Poon Hill trek: sunrise, trek to Tadapani
Early climb to Poon Hill for sunrise over the Annapurna and Dhaulagiri ranges, then on to Tadapani.
Overnight: Tadapani
Day 6
Poon Hill trek: Tadapani to Ghandruk
Through forest to the Gurung village of Ghandruk.
Overnight: Ghandruk
Day 7
Poon Hill trek: Ghandruk to Nayapul, drive to Pokhara
Last trekking day and return to Pokhara.
Overnight: Pokhara
Day 8
Rest day in Pokhara
Phewa Lake, Davis Falls or simply rest after the trek.
Overnight: Pokhara
Day 9
Return to Kathmandu and Patan
Travel back to Kathmandu and visit Patan Durbar Square in the afternoon.
Overnight: Kathmandu
Day 10
Depart
Transfer for your onward flight.
Includes the Ghorepani Poon Hill Trek. Check the trek page for permits, safety and the current rules.
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- See the Poon Hill trek page for permits and the current rules before you go.
- Keep a spare day in case weather delays the trip back from the mountains.
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