Sitting at 3,210 metres, the Ghorepani Poon Hill Trek is the most popular short trek in the Annapurna region, cutting through deep green ridges and old mountain paths. The name comes from the local history of the trail. In Nepali, Ghorepani means “Horse Water,” a spot where old trade caravans used to stop for a break, and it still serves as a main gateway to the high Himalayas.
The viewpoint at the top offers one of the best sunrises in Nepal. As the sun comes up, the massive faces of Dhaulagiri, Annapurna I, and the pointed peak of Machhapuchhre all catch the light, looking much bigger and closer than you would expect. To get there, you have to climb the traditional style paved stone steps at Ulleri and trek through thick woods of red rhododendrons before the final walk in the early morning dark to see the peaks glow against the sky.