Max Elevation
3,660m
Group Size
Min. 2 Pax
Duration
9 Days
Difficulty
Moderate
Accommodation
Teahouses/Community Lodges
Meals
B.L.D
Best Seasons
March–May & Sept–Nov
Transportation
Private Vehicle and Bus
Region
Annapurna Region
This extended version of the Khopra Danda Trek combines the quiet, scenic Khopra Danda (3,660m) with the classic Poon Hill (3,210m) sunrise viewpoint, giving you the opportunity to experience two of the Annapurna region’s most rewarding viewpoints in a single 9-day trek.
After exploring Khopra Danda, this version takes a different exit through Swanta and Ghorepani, adding an early-morning climb to Poon Hill before descending to Nayapul.
This route lets you experience the peaceful ridge landscapes around Khopra while also enjoying the famous sunrise panorama that has made Poon Hill one of Nepal’s best-known trekking viewpoints.
If you’re deciding between the two, this itinerary is ideal if you want to combine the quieter Khopra Danda experience with the classic Poon Hill sunrise. It adds another major highlight to the trek while keeping the overall difficulty moderate.
Trekkers who prefer a more focused Khopra experience can choose our standard Khopra Danda Trek, while those looking for a more demanding extension can consider our Khayer Lake Trek with Khopra Danda.
If you want to experience both the quieter mountain landscapes of Khopra Danda and the iconic sunrise from Poon Hill, this 9-day itinerary brings the two highlights together in one trek.
It is a great choice for trekkers who want the peaceful trails and panoramic ridge views of Khopra without missing one of the Annapurna region’s most famous viewpoints.
The route also gives you a varied trekking experience, from Gurung and Magar villages and rhododendron forests to high alpine landscapes and panoramic mountain viewpoints.
If you prefer a more focused Khopra experience, our standard Khopra Danda Trek follows a simpler itinerary. For trekkers looking to extend the adventure to the high-altitude Khayer Lake, our Khayer Lake Trek with Khopra Danda offers a more demanding alternative.
The first part of the trek follows the scenic Khopra Danda route, taking you through Ghandruk, Tadapani, Dobato, and Upper Chistibung before climbing to Khopra Danda (3,660m). Expect peaceful forest trails, alpine landscapes, and increasingly open mountain views as you approach the ridge.
After exploring Khopra Danda, the trail descends to Swanta Village and then climbs toward Ghorepani, reconnecting with the classic Annapurna trekking route. From Ghorepani, you’ll make an early-morning hike to Poon Hill (3,210m) for sunrise before returning to Ghorepani and continuing the descent to Nayapul.
Overall, this itinerary combines the quieter Khopra Danda experience with the iconic Poon Hill sunrise. The trek remains moderate, but expect several days of steady uphill and downhill walking and a longer overall route than the standard Khopra Danda itinerary.
The Khopra Danda Trek with Poon Hill is a moderate trek suitable for trekkers with a reasonable level of fitness. There are no technical climbing sections, but you should be prepared for 5–7 hours of walking on several days, with regular uphill and downhill sections, stone steps, and uneven forest trails.
The main physical challenge is the sustained climb toward Khopra Danda (3,660m), followed by several days of trekking before reaching Ghorepani and Poon Hill (3,210m). The early-morning climb to Poon Hill adds another uphill section, but it is relatively short compared with the longer trekking days earlier in the route.
You do not need previous high-altitude trekking experience, but being comfortable with long walks on hills and stairs will make the trek much more enjoyable. Regular walking, hiking, or stair training before the trip is recommended. Trekking poles can also be helpful, particularly on the longer descents.
From breathtaking Khopra Ridge panoramas to the golden sunrise at Poon Hill, your next Himalayan adventure is calling. Book the Khopra Danda Trek with Poon Hill or explore our other Khopra trekking packages to find the journey that suits you best.!
Drive from Kathmandu to Pokhara along the scenic Prithvi Highway. Overnight in Pokhara.
Drive: 6–9 hours
Overnight: Hotel in Pokhara
Drive from Pokhara to Ghandruk, a traditional Gurung village known for its stone-paved streets and mountain scenery. From Ghandruk, trek through rhododendron and oak forests to Tadapani.
Drive: 1.5–2 hours
Walking: 4–5 hours
Overnight: Teahouse/lodge in Tadapani
The trail climbs through rhododendron and oak forest toward Dobato, a peaceful ridge-top settlement with impressive views of the surrounding mountains.
Walking: 5–6 hours
Overnight: Teahouse/community lodge in Dobato
Begin with an optional early-morning hike to Muldai Viewpoint (3,637m) for sunrise views of the Annapurna and Dhaulagiri ranges. Return to Dobato for breakfast before continuing through forest and alpine terrain toward Upper Chistibung.
Walking: Approximately 5–7 hours, excluding or depending on the Muldai detour
Overnight: Community lodge in Upper Chistibung
Climb gradually through alpine meadows toward Khopra Danda. As the trail opens up, enjoy increasingly wide views of Annapurna South, Dhaulagiri, Nilgiri, and Machhapuchhre. Overnight at the Khopra ridge.
Walking: 4–5 hours
Overnight: Lodge at Khopra Danda
Enjoy a relaxed day at Khopra Danda. Watch the sunrise over the Annapurna and Dhaulagiri ranges, explore the ridge and nearby viewpoints, or simply enjoy the mountain scenery from the lodge.
Walking: Optional
Overnight: Lodge at Khopra Danda
Descend from Khopra Danda through alpine meadows, pine and rhododendron forest toward Swanta, a traditional Magar village surrounded by terraced farmland.
Walking: 5–6 hours
Overnight: Teahouse/community lodge in Swanta
Continue through forest and farmland toward Ghorepani. The trail crosses a suspension bridge before climbing steadily to Chittre and then onward to Ghorepani, where you prepare for the following morning’s sunrise hike.
Walking: 5–6 hours
Overnight: Teahouse/lodge in Ghorepani
Start before dawn for the short uphill hike to Poon Hill, one of the Annapurna region’s most famous sunrise viewpoints. After enjoying the mountain panorama, return to Ghorepani for breakfast before descending through Ulleri toward Nayapul. From Nayapul, drive back to Pokhara, where the trek ends.
Walking: 6–7 hours
Drive: 1.5–2 hours
Trip Ends: Pokhara
This itinerary adds a Ghorepani and Poon Hill sunrise viewpoint on the descent, giving you both the Khopra Danda ridge experience and the classic Poon Hill panorama. Trekkers who want to keep things focused on Khopra Danda alone should choose the standard Khopra Danda Trek instead.
The difficulty rating is the same (moderate), though this version covers slightly more distance and includes an additional early-morning sunrise hike to Poon Hill.
An Annapurna Conservation Area Permit (ACAP) and a TIMS card are required, both arranged by Save Mountain Treks and included in your package.
Spring (March–May) and autumn (September–November) offer the clearest skies for both the Khopra Danda ridge and the Poon Hill sunrise.
For the full itinerary that includes Khayer Lake in addition to Khopra Danda and Poon Hill, see our Khayer Lake Trek with Khopra Danda.
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