- Length
- 7 days
- Highest point
- 3,210 m
- Difficulty
- Moderate
- Best months
- Oct–May
- Starts
- Nayapul / Pokhara
- Group size
- 2–15 People
- Sleeping
- Tea House
<p>A beautiful 7-day loop combining Poon Hill sunrise with the classic Ghandruk village.</p>
- Poon Hill sunrise (3,210 m) — Dhaulagiri and Annapurna Himalaya lit gold at dawn
- Ghandruk village — Nepal's largest Gurung village; mountain-view teahouses
- Tadapani (2,630 m) forest crossroads linking Ghorepani and Ghandruk
- Pothana ridge with Machapuchare (Fish Tail) dominating the northern horizon
- Birethanti river valley start — classic Annapurna foothills entry trail
- 7-day loop visiting multiple distinct Annapurna viewpoints and cultural stops
- No altitude above 3,210 m — suitable for all fitness levels, no acclimatisation needed
The climb, day by day
Day 1Drive Pokhara → Nayapul · Trek to Tikhedhunga (1,540 m)1,540 m
Morning drive from Pokhara to Nayapul (1,070 m). Begin trekking along the Bhurungdi Khola, passing Birethanti and climbing through terraced fields of millet and rice. Cross suspension bridges over rushing streams before the steep stone staircase ascent to Tikhedhunga, a small village perched above the valley.
- Distance
- 12 km
- Walking
- 3–4 hours
- Meals
- B, L, D
- Night
- Tea House
Day 2Tikhedhunga → Ghorepani (2,860 m)2,860 m
The main challenge is the long stone staircase ascent from Tikhedhunga through Ulleri (1,960 m) — over 3,000 steps through dense oak and rhododendron forest. The gradient eases as you enter the forest and emerge into Ghorepani, a busy hilltop settlement offering magnificent first views of the Dhaulagiri and Annapurna ranges.
- Distance
- 11 km
- Walking
- 5–6 hours
- Meals
- B, L, D
- Night
- Tea House
Day 3Ghorepani · Poon Hill Sunrise · Trek to Tadapani (2,630 m)2,630 m
Pre-dawn hike to Poon Hill (3,210 m) for one of Nepal trekking most celebrated sunrises — Dhaulagiri, Annapurna I, Machhapuchhre, and Annapurna South ignite in gold and rose. Return to Ghorepani for breakfast, then take the forested ridge trail east through rhododendron canopy to Tadapani, a quiet village with sweeping views of Machhapuchhre and Annapurna South.
- Distance
- 13 km
- Walking
- 5–6 hours
- Meals
- B, L, D
- Night
- Tea House
Day 4Tadapani → Chhomrong (2,170 m)2,170 m
Descend through dense rhododendron forest and past small Gurung villages, crossing the Kimrong Khola before the final climb to Chhomrong, the last major Gurung village on the Annapurna Sanctuary approach. The stone-paved village offers terrific views of Annapurna South and Hiunchuli directly across the Modi Khola valley.
- Distance
- 11 km
- Walking
- 4–5 hours
- Meals
- B, L, D
- Night
- Tea House
Day 5Chhomrong → Jhinu Danda Hot Springs (1,760 m)1,760 m
Descend the long stone staircase from Chhomrong to the Chhomrong Khola bridge, then a short climb to Jhinu Danda village. Spend the afternoon soaking in the natural hot springs on the bank of the Modi Khola — a wonderful reward for four days of hiking through the Annapurna foothills.
- Distance
- 8 km
- Walking
- 2–3 hours
- Meals
- B, L, D
- Night
- Tea House
Day 6Jhinu Danda → Nayapul · Drive to Pokhara827 m
Final easy trail through Syauli Bazaar along the Modi Khola back to Nayapul. Board a private vehicle for the 1.5-hour scenic drive through the Pokhara valley, arriving in time for a celebratory lunch by Phewa Lake.
- Distance
- 9 km
- Walking
- 2–3 hours
- Meals
- B
- Night
- Hotel
Day 7Departure from Pokhara827 m
Free morning at leisure in Pokhara — stroll along the lakeside, browse Tibetan market stalls, or take a sunrise kayak on Phewa Lake with reflections of Machhapuchhre. Transfer to domestic airport or tourist bus station for onward travel.
- Distance
- –
- Walking
- Rest Day
- Meals
- B
- Night
- Hotel
The price includes
- Government-registered English-speaking guide
- Porter (1 per 2 trekkers)
- ACAP permit and TIMS card
- Pokhara–Nayapul private jeep (to start) and Kimche/Ghandruk–Pokhara return jeep
- All teahouse accommodation on trek
- 3 meals per day (breakfast, lunch, dinner)
- All government taxes and service charges
You pay separately
- International airfare to/from Kathmandu
- Nepal entry visa fee ($30–$50 on arrival)
- Comprehensive travel insurance with emergency evacuation
- Meals not listed in daily itinerary
- Personal trekking gear and equipment
- Tips for guides and porters
- Beverages, hot showers, and battery charging at teahouses (payable direct)
- Personal expenses and souvenirs
- Any costs arising from illness, injury, or early departure
The Annapurna Panorama Trek is a 7-day foothills circuit combining the famous Poon Hill sunrise (3,210 m) with the diverse Annapurna ridge landscape above the Modi river valley — visiting Ghorepani, Tadapani, and Ghandruk, three of the best-positioned viewpoint villages in the Annapurna Conservation Area. The route is circular (different trails in and out), delivering continuous new scenery without trail repetition, and stays at altitudes manageable for first-time trekkers.
Poon Hill at dawn is the centrepiece: 30+ peaks illuminated simultaneously, Dhaulagiri to Manaslu in one sweep. Tadapani adds a higher ridge view of Annapurna South (7,219 m) through rhododendron forest. Ghandruk, the largest Gurung village in the Annapurna region, provides one of the finest cultural stops on any Nepal trek — traditional stone houses, a community museum, and direct Gurung hospitality.
Best seasons: October–November and March–May. Start: Pokhara (private jeep). Max altitude: Poon Hill 3,210 m.