- Length
- 6 days
- Highest point
- 3,637 m
- Difficulty
- Moderate
- Best months
- Mar–May, Sep–Nov
- Starts
- Pokhara (drive to Nayapul)
- Group size
- 2–10 People
- Sleeping
- Tea House / Camp
A quieter alternative to Poon Hill: hike to the Muldai (Mulde) View Point at 3,637m for a crowd-free 360° Annapurna and Dhaulagiri sunrise.
- Crowd-free 360° sunrise from Muldai View Point (3,637m)
- Panoramas of Dhaulagiri, Annapurna South, Annapurna I and Machhapuchhre
- A quieter, higher alternative to the classic Poon Hill viewpoint
- Combine both Muldai and Poon Hill sunrises in one short trek
- Walk through blooming rhododendron and ancient oak forest
- Stay in the traditional Gurung village of Ghandruk
- Short and accessible — ideal for first-timers and families
- Easy access from Pokhara with no domestic flights required
The climb, day by day
Day 1Arrive in Pokhara (820 m)820 m
Arrive in the lakeside city of Pokhara, either by tourist coach or a short scenic flight from Kathmandu. Meet your guide for a trek briefing, check equipment and stroll along the shore of Phewa Lake with the Annapurna massif reflected in the water. Overnight in a comfortable lakeside hotel.
- Distance
- –
- Walking
- –
- Meals
- –
- Night
- Hotel
Day 2Drive to Ghandruk, trek to Tadapani (2,630 m)2,630 m
A morning drive of around three hours climbs to the handsome Gurung village of Ghandruk (1,940 m), with its slate-roofed houses and views of Annapurna South and Machhapuchhre. From here the trail ascends steadily through cool rhododendron and oak forest to the ridge-top settlement of Tadapani for your first night in the hills.
- Distance
- ~7 km trek
- Walking
- 4–5 hrs
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
- Night
- Tea House
Day 3Trek to Dobato (3,350 m)3,350 m
Leaving the main Poon Hill circuit behind, you branch onto a quieter trail that winds upward through mossy, bird-rich forest. The lodges thin out and the sense of wilderness grows as you reach the small tea-house cluster at Dobato, tucked just below the Muldai ridge and surrounded by Himalayan peaks.
- Distance
- ~6.7 km
- Walking
- 4–5 hrs
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
- Night
- Tea House
Day 4Sunrise at Muldai View Point (3,637 m), trek to Ghorepani (2,874 m)3,637 m
Rise before dawn for the short, steep climb to Muldai View Point (3,637 m) — the highest and most spectacular point of the trek. Watch the sun ignite Dhaulagiri, the Annapurnas, Machhapuchhre and Hiunchuli in a near-deserted 360° panorama. After breakfast back at the lodge, descend through forest to the popular trekking hub of Ghorepani.
- Distance
- ~10 km
- Walking
- 6–7 hrs
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
- Night
- Tea House
Day 5Sunrise at Poon Hill (3,210 m), trek to Hile, drive to Pokhara (820 m)3,210 m
An optional pre-dawn hike to the famous Poon Hill viewpoint (3,210 m) offers a second classic Annapurna–Dhaulagiri sunrise. Return for breakfast, then descend the long stone staircase past Ulleri to Hile/Tikhedhunga, where a vehicle meets you for the two-and-a-half-hour drive back to Pokhara. Celebrate your trek beside the lake.
- Distance
- ~13 km trek
- Walking
- 5–6 hrs + drive
- Meals
- Breakfast & Lunch
- Night
- Hotel
Day 6Depart Pokhara (820 m)820 m
After breakfast your trek concludes. Transfer to the airport or tourist-bus station for your onward journey to Kathmandu, or extend your stay to enjoy more of Pokhara's lakes, caves and viewpoints. Our team will assist with your departure arrangements.
- Distance
- –
- Walking
- –
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Night
- –
The price includes
- Airport / hotel transfers in Pokhara
- Pokhara to trailhead and return private ground transport
- Annapurna Conservation Area Permit (ACAP) and TIMS card
- Experienced licensed English-speaking trekking guide
- Guide's salary, insurance, meals and accommodation
- All standard tea-house accommodation on the trek
- 2 nights hotel accommodation in Pokhara with breakfast
- All breakfasts, lunches and dinners during the trek
- First-aid kit and government taxes and service charges
You pay separately
- International airfare and Nepal entry visa
- Kathmandu–Pokhara transport (can be added on request)
- Travel and high-altitude rescue insurance
- Porter (available on request)
- Personal trekking gear and equipment
- Drinks, snacks, hot showers, Wi-Fi and battery charging on the trail
- Tips for guide and porter
- Any expenses arising from circumstances beyond our control
The Muldai View Point Trek is the Annapurna foothills' best-kept secret — a short, scenic loop that delivers the same jaw-dropping sunrise as Poon Hill but with a fraction of the crowds. From the ridge-top viewpoint at 3,637m (also spelled Mulde), you stand before a sweeping 360° panorama of more than twenty Himalayan giants, including Dhaulagiri (8,167m), Annapurna South, Annapurna I, Machhapuchhre (Fishtail) and Hiunchuli, all catching the first amber light of dawn.
Beginning with a short drive from Pokhara, the trail climbs gently through some of Nepal's most beautiful rhododendron and oak forest, weaving past traditional Gurung villages such as Ghandruk and the lodge clusters of Tadapani and Dobato. Because the route sits below 3,700m and spreads the ascent over several days, it is well suited to first-time trekkers and families who still want a genuine high-Himalaya experience.
Why choose the Muldai View Point
Unlike the busy Poon Hill viewpoint, Muldai remains blissfully quiet — you may well share the sunrise with only a handful of other walkers. The trek can be combined with Poon Hill itself for the best of both worlds, and the warm tea-house hospitality of the Gurung heartland makes every evening a highlight.
Permits and best season
An Annapurna Conservation Area Permit (ACAP) and a TIMS card are required; this is not a restricted area, so no special permit is needed. The clearest mountain views come in spring (March–May), when the rhododendrons bloom, and in autumn (September–November), when skies are crisp and stable.