# Sunrise at Poon Hill, Hour by Hour

_Published 30 June 2026_

The sunrise from [Poon Hill](/places/poon-hill) is one of the most popular moments in the Himalaya. This is how a clear October morning usually unfolds.

**Quick answer:** Expect a 4:30 a.m. start, a 45–60 minute climb by torchlight from Ghorepani, sunrise around 6 a.m. over Dhaulagiri and the Annapurnas, and breakfast back at the lodge by 8.

**4:30**Your alarm, or your guide's knock. It's cold and dark; pull on every layer.

**4:45**Headtorches bob up the stone steps from Ghorepani. You join a line of trekkers climbing quietly.

**5:30**You reach the top, about 3,210 m, and buy a hot tea from the stall. Stars fade over the ridge.

**5:50**A pink glow touches the summit of **Dhaulagiri**, then spreads along the range.

**6:05**The sun rises. **Annapurna South**, **Hiunchuli** and **Machhapuchhre** turn gold. Cameras click.

**6:45**The crowd thins. Take a moment without the phone.

**7:30**Back down to Ghorepani for porridge and Tibetan bread, then on towards Tadapani.

Plan it: [Poon Hill trek guide](/blog/poon-hill-trek-guide) and [Ghorepani](/places/ghorepani).

## Frequently asked questions
### What time should I leave for Poon Hill?
Around 4:30–4:45 a.m.

### How long is the climb from Ghorepani?
About 45–60 minutes.

### How high is Poon Hill?
About 3,210 m.

### Which mountains can I see?
Dhaulagiri, Annapurna South, Hiunchuli and Machhapuchhre.


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