If you have only a week, Poon Hill is the trek to choose. A gentle itinerary of 4–6 hour days takes you from Pokhara through Magar and Gurung villages to a 3,210 m viewpoint where, at dawn, 8,000 m peaks catch the first light.
Departures run every Saturday through the season, so you can pick any weekend that suits you. Accommodation is in friendly teahouses, and the pace is relaxed enough for first-time trekkers and active families.
Trip highlights
Ulleri staircase — 3,300 steps through terraced fields
Ghorepani rhododendron forest, spectacular in March–April
Sunrise from Poon Hill with Dhaulagiri, Annapurna and Machapuchare
Overnight in Tadapani with close views of Annapurna South
Traditional Gurung villages and local tea houses
Who is this trip for?
First-time trekkers, families with teenagers, and anyone who wants Himalayan views without a long expedition. Moderate fitness is enough.
