Ghorepani – Poon Hill Trek

Where the dawn finds you

It’s not the highest trek in Nepal – but it may be the one that stays with you forever.

Every sunrise has its story – Poon Hill makes it yours

This is the trek everyone has heard of – the short path to the famous sunrise. But we don’t believe in “short and done.”

At MeroTrails, we believe in slowing down until the trail breathes with you.
We believe even the most photographed dawn can feel like your very first morning on earth.

Here, rhododendron forests blaze red in spring, stone stairways test your rhythm, and every bend carries you closer to a ridge where the Himalayas wait: Annapurna, Machhapuchhre, Dhaulagiri. All painted in firelight.

Everyone’s heard of it. Everyone’s dreaming of it. But very few ever truly feel it.

What not to expect:

• You won’t climb 3,000 stone steps just to rush past villages without looking back.
• You won’t stand shoulder to shoulder with a crowd, selfie-sticks in the air, waiting for the “perfect shot.”
• You won’t treat Poon Hill as a postcard to collect before hurrying back down.

Instead, expect:

• Evenings by kitchen fires in Gurung and Magar homes, where life is shared in stories, not itineraries.
• A sunrise that feels personal, because you greet it with intention. Maybe journaling, maybe silence, maybe carrying a prayer flag you leave behind.
• Side paths that few take, leading to hidden viewpoints and quiet moments where the mountains belong only to you.
• Days that stretch, not because of distance, but because they are full. With tea breaks, detours, and space to simply sit and watch.

Why This Is a MeroTrail – and not „just a viewpoint“

Fame alone doesn’t make a trail special – it’s the way you walk it.

• Intimate groups. Maximum of six: small enough to stay human, big enough to share laughter.
• Guides as cultural hosts. They don’t just lead you; they open doors to local kitchens, traditions, and forgotten corners of the trail.
• Flexible flow. A trek that bends with you: linger in a village, walk slower, or pause where your heart says “stay.”
• Handpicked stays. Simple, soulful, chosen for warmth over Wi-Fi.

Who is this trail for

For those new to the Himalayas who want a first taste to remember.
For families and friends seeking a short trek with depth.
For travelers who know that even a classic can be reimagined.

And when the sun rises over Poon Hill, it’s not just the mountains that glow. It’s something inside you.
Because at Poon Hill, the dawn doesn’t just break the night. It opens something within.