Annapurna Sunrise Trek

Annapurna Sunrise Trek takes you the world’s tenth highest peak. It is also famously known as Poon Hill Trek. When you come to Poonhill you get the best view of the Annapurna massif. This trek is easier following paths through villages in the heart of the Annapurna range. The entire mountain covers 55 km.  long section of Himalayas in the central part of Nepal. From the entire peaks, thirteen additional peaks are above 7000 m. and sixteen of them are over 6000 m.  Annapurna is a Sanskrit word meaning “abundance of food” it is translated as the Goddess of the Harvests. Most of the trekkers visit the Annapurna region.

The area is easily accessible with guesthouses and teahouses. Diverse scenery, rhododendron covered forest, terraced hill trails to a beautiful Gurung village are some of the places we come across in our journey. At first, trekking begins from Naya Pul a short drive from Pokhara.  We will be trekking along to Ulleri and Ghorepani, reaching towards our final destination of Poon Hill (3210m) which is a wonderful experience the best sunrise viewpoint from the nation. Autumn (September – November) and Spring (March-May) is the best season for trekking and mountaineering in Nepal.  The weather is mostly clear and the temperature is moderate which offers pleasant sightseeing without any obstruction. You can see beautiful flowers, plants, and rare animals.

The routes of the trek are interesting it tests your physical abilities and energy levels. It is also an emotionally fulfilling experience it is designed for solo travelers but students, families, women can also enjoy this trek. This is graded as an easy trek to enjoy sunrise along with staying in the beautiful city of Nepal. It is not only famous in the morning but also during the afternoon for golden sunset views. Make sure that you carry warm clothes because it is windy up there and doesn’t forget cameras and webcams for recording videos or clicking photos.