Best Escape package details
Is this the right starting point?
Why consider it
An Annapurna foothills itinerary built around accessible viewpoints and local trails.
Main trade-off
The foothill focus keeps altitude more manageable, while the experience depends on visibility and offers less high-mountain immersion than Base Camp routes.
Compare before deciding
Compare Poon Hill for the classic viewpoint, or Himalayan Sunrise Tour when walking should be optional.
Destination introduction
Discover Pokhara & Himalaya.
Ridges above Pokhara are positioned for early light across the Annapurna and Dhaulagiri horizons. Between sunrise viewpoints, the trail moves through forest and village country that makes the scenery feel connected to everyday Himalayan life.
Day-by-day itinerary.
Use this complete 8 days route as the planning basis for the himalayan sunrise trek. Daily travel, walking time, altitude, accommodation and listed meals are shown below; the final operating itinerary and inclusions are confirmed in your written quotation.
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Day 1
Arrival
Arrive at Tribhuvan International Airport → Transfer to the Kathmandu hotel
- Elevation
- 1,300 m
- Travel / walking
- —
- Overnight
- Hotel
- Listed meals
- Dinner
Day 1 of Himalayan Sunrise Trek is reserved for arrival, settling in and reviewing the confirmed plan with the local team.
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Day 2
Flight + Drive
Kathmandu Domestic Airport → Pokhara International Airport → Birethanti → Ulleri
- Elevation
- 2,010 m
- Travel / walking
- 4 hours
- Overnight
- Mountain guest house
- Listed meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
For Day 2 of Himalayan Sunrise Trek, treat the 4 hours estimate by road to Ulleri as guidance because traffic, weather and road conditions can change.
Places on this day
Birethanti
Birethanti is a meaningful stop within this route, helping connect the day’s scenery, communities and onward journey. Time here gives travellers a more grounded sense of the region than simply passing through. Within Day 2 of Himalayan Sunrise Trek, it adds a distinct layer to the day’s experience.
Ulleri
Ulleri is a meaningful stop within this route, helping connect the day’s scenery, communities and onward journey. Time here gives travellers a more grounded sense of the region than simply passing through. Within Day 2 of Himalayan Sunrise Trek, it adds a distinct layer to the day’s experience.
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Day 3
Trek
Ulleri → Banthanti → Nangethanti → Upper Ghorepani
- Elevation
- 2,840 m
- Travel / walking
- 4 hours
- Overnight
- Mountain guest house
- Listed meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
For Day 3 of Himalayan Sunrise Trek, treat the 4 hours estimate toward Upper Ghorepani as guidance because trail conditions, weather and personal pace vary.
Places on this day
Ulleri
Ulleri is a meaningful stop within this route, helping connect the day’s scenery, communities and onward journey. Time here gives travellers a more grounded sense of the region than simply passing through. On Day 3 of Himalayan Sunrise Trek, it gives the walking route its own sense of place and progression.
Banthanti
Banthanti is a meaningful stop within this route, helping connect the day’s scenery, communities and onward journey. Time here gives travellers a more grounded sense of the region than simply passing through. On Day 3 of Himalayan Sunrise Trek, it gives the walking route its own sense of place and progression.
Upper Ghorepani
Upper Ghorepani is a meaningful stop within this route, helping connect the day’s scenery, communities and onward journey. Time here gives travellers a more grounded sense of the region than simply passing through. On Day 3 of Himalayan Sunrise Trek, it gives the walking route its own sense of place and progression.
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Day 4
Trek
Hike → Poon Hill → Ghorepani → Deurali → Banthanti → Tadapani
- Elevation
- 2,630 m
- Travel / walking
- 5–6 hours
- Overnight
- Mountain guest house
- Listed meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
For Day 4 of Himalayan Sunrise Trek, treat the 5–6 hours estimate toward Tadapani as guidance because trail conditions, weather and personal pace vary.
Places on this day
Poon Hill
Poon Hill is a celebrated Annapurna viewpoint reached by a pre-dawn climb from Ghorepani. Sunrise can reveal a broad sweep of the Dhaulagiri and Annapurna ranges above the surrounding hills. On Day 4 of Himalayan Sunrise Trek, it gives the walking route its own sense of place and progression.
Ghorepani
Ghorepani is a meaningful stop within this route, helping connect the day’s scenery, communities and onward journey. Time here gives travellers a more grounded sense of the region than simply passing through. On Day 4 of Himalayan Sunrise Trek, it gives the walking route its own sense of place and progression.
Tadapani
Tadapani is a meaningful stop within this route, helping connect the day’s scenery, communities and onward journey. Time here gives travellers a more grounded sense of the region than simply passing through. On Day 4 of Himalayan Sunrise Trek, it gives the walking route its own sense of place and progression.
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Day 5
Trek + Drive
Tadapani → Ghandruk Village → Pokhara
- Elevation
- 940 m
- Travel / walking
- 5–6 hours
- Overnight
- Hotel
- Listed meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
On Day 5 of Himalayan Sunrise Trek, treat the 5–6 hours estimate to Pokhara as guidance because weather, traffic and walking pace can alter it.
Places on this day
Tadapani
Tadapani is a meaningful stop within this route, helping connect the day’s scenery, communities and onward journey. Time here gives travellers a more grounded sense of the region than simply passing through. On Day 5 of Himalayan Sunrise Trek, it gives the walking route its own sense of place and progression.
Ghandruk Village
Ghandruk is a stone-built Gurung village set on terraced slopes facing the Annapurna range. Its lanes, local culture and mountain outlook make it much more than a convenient trekking stop. On Day 5 of Himalayan Sunrise Trek, it gives the walking route its own sense of place and progression.
Pokhara
Pokhara combines lakeside calm with a dramatic position beneath the Annapurna range. Its waterfront, surrounding hills and easy access to the mountains make it both a destination and a natural gateway to trekking. On Day 5 of Himalayan Sunrise Trek, it gives the walking route its own sense of place and progression.
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Day 6
Tour
Explore → Shiva statue → Peace Stupa → Devi’s Fall → Phewa Lake
- Elevation
- —
- Travel / walking
- —
- Overnight
- —
- Listed meals
- Breakfast
For Day 6 of Himalayan Sunrise Trek, visits ending around Phewa Lake will be sequenced around opening hours, traffic and respectful local access.
Places on this day
Pumdikot Shiva Statue
Pumdikot Shiva Statue is a meaningful stop within this route, helping connect the day’s scenery, communities and onward journey. Time here gives travellers a more grounded sense of the region than simply passing through. Within Day 6 of Himalayan Sunrise Trek, it adds a distinct layer to the day’s experience.
Peace Stupa
Pokhara’s Peace Stupa crowns a forested ridge above Phewa Lake. Its calm white form and panoramic position create a contemplative viewpoint over the city and surrounding mountains. Within Day 6 of Himalayan Sunrise Trek, it adds a distinct layer to the day’s experience.
Phewa Lake
Phewa Lake gives Pokhara its relaxed waterside character, with boats, reflections and green hills framing the city. Clear conditions can reveal the Annapurna skyline beyond the lake. Within Day 6 of Himalayan Sunrise Trek, it adds a distinct layer to the day’s experience.
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Day 7
Flight
Pokhara International Airport → Kathmandu Airport → Transfer to the Kathmandu hotel → Farewell Dinner
- Elevation
- 1,300 m
- Travel / walking
- 25 minutes
- Overnight
- Hotel
- Listed meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
The Day 7 flight in Himalayan Sunrise Trek serving Transfer to the Kathmandu hotel remains subject to the carrier’s operating schedule and suitable weather.
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Day 8
Departure
Kathmandu hotel → Tribhuvan International Airport → International departure
- Elevation
- —
- Travel / walking
- —
- Overnight
- —
- Listed meals
- Breakfast
For the final day of Himalayan Sunrise Trek, the airport transfer will be aligned with the confirmed international flight time.
See the journey
Places and moments this route can bring together.
Before you book
What to confirm for Himalayan Sunrise Trek.
This is practical comparison guidance, not a confirmed inclusion list. Your written quotation is the final record of services, exclusions, dates and price.
Traveller suitability
- Himalayan Sunrise Trek is strongest for travellers drawn to Pokhara & Himalaya who are comfortable with a moderate journey rather than choosing only by the headline destination.
- The 8 days structure suits a group that can protect the complete route, including arrival, transfer, recovery and weather-sensitive time shown in the itinerary.
- Choose Himalayan Sunrise Trek when everyone is comfortable with consecutive trail days, uneven ground and the simpler facilities found beyond Nepal’s cities.
Inclusions to confirm
- Ask the written Himalayan Sunrise Trek quotation to name the private guide, driver and any porter support instead of leaving the operating team implied.
- Confirm the hotel, lodge or homestay category and room arrangement for every overnight in the 8 days route.
- Check every domestic flight, airport transfer and road alternative individually, including how a weather-related schedule change would be handled.
- Compare the day-by-day meal fields with the final list of meals, permits, entrance fees and scheduled activities in the quotation.
Budget separately unless stated
- Unless the Himalayan Sunrise Trek quotation states otherwise, budget separately for international flights, Nepal visa charges and travel insurance.
- Personal purchases, laundry, drinks, tips and meals not named in the confirmed meal plan should be treated as separate spending.
- Optional upgrades, extra nights and route changes requested after confirmation are outside the indicative starting price unless added in writing.
- Personal trekking clothing, footwear and specialist equipment are not assumed to be supplied; record any rental or provided gear explicitly.
How to prepare
- Share the group’s arrival times, preferred pace, room needs and any mobility or dietary considerations before the Himalayan Sunrise Trek route is priced.
- Prepare with repeated walks on uneven ground and test the footwear and day pack intended for the trail rather than relying on general fitness alone.
- Pack for changing temperatures and keep expectations flexible when weather, traffic or local access affects the planned sequence.
- Keep one clear priority for Pokhara & Himalaya so any necessary adjustment protects what matters most to the group.
What can change the price
- Travel dates, seasonal availability and how early the Himalayan Sunrise Trek services can be confirmed.
- Group size, private room configuration, single-room requests and the selected hotel or lodge comfort level.
- Domestic flight sectors, baggage arrangements, airport transfers and any road-based contingency required by the route.
- Guide and porter staffing, permits, trail accommodation, meal plan and any equipment or extra acclimatisation day added to Himalayan Sunrise Trek.
Planning notes for this route
The foothill focus keeps altitude more manageable, while the experience depends on visibility and offers less high-mountain immersion than Base Camp routes.
Alliance Adventure coordinates package operation. Best Escape remains the seller and planning contact, and will confirm the final itinerary, inclusions and price in writing.