The 10 Best Sunrise Treks in Nepal

1.2-Day Ullerai, Ghorepani & Poon Hill – Sunrise Trek

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 21 reviews · 2 days · from $108Our pick

You’ll drive from Pokhara to Ulleri, hike through rhododendron and oak forest to Ghorepani, then climb Poon Hill for sunrise. English, Hindi, or Nepali-speaking guides such as Sandeep, Bishnu, and Jeet Bahadur lead this private two-day trek.

“We are very satisfied and had a very friendly and professional guide in Jeet Bhadur Nepail. Jeet guided us safely and helpfully to Ghorepani and Poonhill. We would recommend him anytime.”

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2.Ghorepani Poon Hill Sunrise Trek

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 21 reviews · from $799

This private 8-day trek links Kathmandu, Pokhara, Ghorepani, Poon Hill, Tadapani, and Ghandruk. You get a licensed English-speaking guide, tea-house lodging, meals during the trek, permits, transport, and a famous Himalayan sunrise. Guides associated with the operator include Sonam, Kumar, Narayan, Pemba, Ram, and Bikash.

“We took the Poonhill hiking route under raining season and very fortunate to be blessed with good weather and a great guide (Kumar Adhikari) from this company. Kumar was a sweet caring guide who showed us the beautiful culture and sceRead more”

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3.5-Day Sunrise Tour in Kathmandu Near Everest

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 12 reviews · from $370

You’ll visit Swayambhunath, Pashupatinath, Boudhanath, Patan, and Bhaktapur with an English-speaking guide and private vehicle. Three nights are in Kathmandu, one in Nagarkot, where you rise early for mountain views. Driver Mr Victory has been especially praised for his clear explanations and good humor.

“The driver , Mr Victory was excellent, well spoken, explained some of the history , had a great sense of humour . The food was very good and value for money.”

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4.Ghorepani Ghandruk Trek ( Poon Hill circuit, Annapurna sunrise view trek)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 11 reviews · from $590

This 11-day Nepal trek combines Kathmandu’s UNESCO sites with Poon Hill sunrise, rhododendron forests, Gurung villages, hot springs, and Annapurna views. A local guide leads the route, with airport pickup, accommodation, transfers, and a maximum group size of 10.

“It's a pilgrimage hike during peak season. Alot of hikers on the trail. Whether it's crowded or not, the amazing experience of trekking from teahouse to teahouse would be the same. My best experience was having an examplar host, an experienRead more”

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5.Sarangkot Sunrise & Panoramic Annapurna View Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 10 reviews · 3 hours · from $7Best value

Leave your Lakeside hotel before dawn for Sarangkot, where Annapurna, Dhaulagiri, and Machhapuchhre catch the first light. Your private vehicle, driver, entrance fee, and bottled water are included. Drivers such as Ganesh and Rupesh Gurung have earned praise for helpful service.

“The driver was on time and the view was nice, that's it. Not really professional, no explanation and the point of view was too touristic with souvenirs shops in a village with others buildings which ruin a bit your photographies, I expected a more remote area in nature from my point of view. if you book it, you have to know that this is nothing more than a lift to and back to your hotel. didn't even get a bottle of water as written in the description.”

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6.Nagarkot Sunrise, Mt. Everest Himalayas View Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 6 reviews · 4 hours · from $28

Leave Kathmandu before dawn for Nagarkot, a hilltop viewpoint in the Kathmandu Valley. Your private driver takes you to the sunrise stop and back in about four hours. You may have an English, Hindi, or Nepali guide, and driver Bikram has been singled out for friendly service.

“I just think paying more than 100€ for a ride without any explanations is overrated.”

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7.An 8- day itinerary for Ghorepani Pun Hill trek for Sunrise & Himalaya view Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · from $884

Travel from Kathmandu to Pokhara, then hike through Ulleri, Ghorepani, Tadapani, and Ghandruk with an English-speaking guide and shared porter. The early Poon Hill climb brings sunrise views of Dhaulagiri, Annapurna, Machhapuchhre, and more. Ask about guide availability and note that the schedule is listed as six days, despite the eight-day title.

“This has been the trip of a lifetime and that is all thanks to Bhairam. We were treated like VIPs for the duration of our stay. We ate delicious food and saw some of the most beautiful landscapes of the Himalayas. I cannot recommend this enough - you must visit! I already want to go back.”

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8.Australian Base Camp Hike For Sunrise over the Himalayas

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · 5 hours · from $64

Leave Pokhara before dawn, drive to Kande, then hike for about 1 to 1.5 hours through forests, villages, and terraced fields to Australian Camp. Guide Moti Thapa can set the pace, explain the mountains, and help you find the best photo spots before your return to Pokhara.

“It was incredible. Our guide Moti thapa really anticipated on the pace that worked best for us and took breaks when and where we liked and felt like we needed it. He told us loads of things about the Himalaya and Nepal in general and was very knowledgable. He helped us take photo’s and showed us the best places. On the way back he even pointed a deer for us in the wild! Would 100% recommend this guide!”

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9.Annapurna Poon hill Sunrise Trek

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · from $736

You’ll trek from Hille through Ulleri, Ghorepani, and Tadapani to Poon Hill at 3,210 meters, with sunrise over Annapurna, Dhaulagiri, and Machhapuchare. Well Plan Trekking provides an English-speaking guide, one porter for every two clients, permits, meals, hotels, and transfers.

“What a wonderful trip it was! Mr. Ram was a wonderful and witty guide. Throughout the trek, we had some triumphs and fallacy's, but towards the end it was a walk worth doing. I would personally like to pass on a huge round of applause to MrRead more”

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10.Annapurna Sunrise Trek

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · from $769

Join Himalayan Holyland Treks and Expedition for a seven-day Annapurna Sunrise Trek from Kathmandu. You’ll travel to Pokhara, trek through Ulleri and Ghorepani, watch sunrise from Poon Hill, and visit Ghandruk. Guide Bijay may assist with planning when available.

“The trek I did was Annapurna sunrise trek with Himalayan Holyland Treks and Expeditions. They organized me this trek with gentle care and all the professional ways. We had a very good time with them and sharing their knowledge and expeRead more”

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