Day 3: Ghorepani - Poon Hill - Tadapani

Wed 23 Sep 2026 · trip day 6 · itinerary PDF

From the itinerary

Start

2,860 m

High point

3,210 m (Poon Hill)

Finish

2,630 m

Time

6–7 h

Pre-dawn climb to Poon Hill, one of Nepal's most famous viewpoints: Annapurna South, Annapurna I, Dhaulagiri and Machhapuchhre light up at sunrise.

Breakfast back in Ghorepani, then forested ridgelines toward Tadapani through rhododendron forest and clearings with mountain views.

Tadapani is a quiet settlement surrounded by dense forest and dramatic Himalayan scenery.

Tip: Mornings can be freezing at Poon Hill — wear gloves and a warm outer layer for the sunrise climb.

Download GPX Ghorepani → Poon Hill → Ghorepani → Deurali Pass → Tadapani

Computed from the track (OSM routing, Copernicus GLO-30 elevations, 20 m hysteresis for gain/loss):

Distance

11.0 km

Gain

+900 m

Loss

−1090 m

Start

2877 m

Finish

2688 m

High point

3208 m