Muldai Panoramic Sunrise View (Spiritual Hidden Lake) Teahouse Trek

A 1-hour drive takes us to Nayapul ~ the starting point of our trek. We follow the river and then slowly ascend through rice fields to Hille (1475m) and stop for the night. Hiking hours: 5

We start our day with a steep ascent to Ulleri (2020m) where we get our first view of the Himalayas. We then continue through forests of rhododendron until we reach our destination ~ Ghorepani (2855m). Hiking hours: 6

An early climb to the summit of Poon Hill (3030m) to watch the sunrise across a magnificent Himalayan panorama. After breakfast, we walk the trail from Ghorepani – Dobato is pleasant and stunning views of two ranges along the ridge slightly higher than Poon hill through Rhododendron, Pine, and Birch forest reaching a basic tea shop with glorious mountains from Dhaulagiri, Annapurna range to Machhapuchhre. From Deurali Pass (3050m), the trail turns to the left toward the Northeast and climb uphill steeply to the grassy hill we reach a very nice viewpoint for sunrise called Muldai hill (3600m) and just 20m drop to Dobato where we sleep overnight which also a very scenic. Hiking hours: 6

Same as Ghorepani – Poon Hill, 40minutes hurridly climb to Muldai Hill for sunrise, the view is more magnificent than Poon Hill. After Sunrise and breakfast, we leave for Pode Hill. In the beginning, trail descent slowly through Rhododendron and Pine forest reaching Yak Pasture walking 30 – 45minutes trail climbs through a grassy slope with rocky rubble above treeline as we ascend more steep and strenuous. Eventually, we reach Pode Hill (4000m). Pode Hill is a lush pasture right in front of Mt. Annapurna South and Hiunchuli. Local people graze yaks and sheep during the monsoon. From the north, the Pode Hill is surrounded by black hills and white mountains, and holy Lakes to the South of Pode Hill spectacular scenery of river valleys, villages, and waterfalls. It is a beautiful and breathtaking place. Hiking hours: 4-5

Enjoying sunrise and breakfast, walk forward to the destiny of a spiritual Hidden Lake leaving our backpack at the hotel. Hidden Lake is a sacred spot for the local people. During the Janai Purnima festival (Sacred thread Hindu festival) in July-August, the locals sacrifice many sheep in honor of the Hidden Lake. Locals believe strongly that after the sacrifice their wishes will be fulfilled by the grace of the Holy Lake. Besides spirituality can experience high altitude and can enjoy scenic surrounding taking our time as per weather permits. Then we can back to the hotel, have lunch then head back down to Dobato to spend the night. Hiking hours: 7

It is recommended to wake up early at 5am, for sunrise and leave for the viewpoint which takes about 30minutes. After sunrise, we walk back to the hotel and can enjoy breakfast to leave for Tadapani. On the way, we may see monkeys, the Langur, and passes by rhododendron trees. The majestic view of Mountains Fishtail, Machhapuchhare, Annapurna South, Himchuli is visible. After a lunch break in Tadapani, we walk further to Ghandruk (2170m) the popular tourist destination. From here we have fantastic views of Annapurna South and Machhapuchhare. It is a major settlement of the Gurung, an ethnic group of Nepal. It is a very famous Gurung village with terraces and offers excellent mountain views. After arriving, it is possible to take a short walk to explore the village, visiting a cultural museum and monastery. Ghandruk is a model village of ACAP short walk of 3hours will allow you to explore the cultural and beautiful old traditional village. Hiking hours: 7

Today we leave the mountains behind us. A 5-hours hike and an hour’s drive take us back to the relaxing Lakeside of Pokhara. Hiking hours: 5