Side by side
| Poon Hill & Ghorepani Trek | Pikey Peak Trek | |
|---|---|---|
| Days | 5 | 6 |
| Highest point | 3,210 m | 4,065 m |
| Difficulty | Easy | |
| Total distance | 52 km | 100 km |
| Best months | January to April and October to December | March to May and October to December |
| Typical cost | $350 to $650 | $1,000 to $2,000 |
| Starts from | Nayapul (1,070 m), 1.5 hours from Pokhara by bus | Dhap or Phaplu |
| Permits | 2 | 1 |
Choose the Poon Hill & Ghorepani Trek if
The Poon Hill trek is a 4 to 5 day easy-to-moderate loop from Pokhara that gives beginners an authentic Himalayan trekking experience without extreme altitude or long duration. The centerpiece is the pre-dawn hike to Poon Hill at 3,210 m for the most celebrated mountain sunrise in Nepal, with views across Dhaulagiri, Annapurna South, Hiunchuli, and Machhapuchhre.
The altitude is low enough that acclimatisation is rarely an issue, but the stone staircase sections above Tikhedhunga require good knee strength. This is a genuinely accessible first Himalayan trek.
Choose the Pikey Peak Trek if
The Pikey Peak Trek is a short, low-altitude route in the lower Solukhumbu region. It offers some of the best panoramic views of the Mount Everest range without the need for long acclimatization. The trail passes through authentic Sherpa villages, quiet monasteries, and lush rhododendron forests.
Requires a good level of physical fitness.
