Muldai View Point Trek
Duration
6 days
From
$650/person
Max Altitude
3,637 m
Difficulty
Moderate
Starts
Pokhara (drive to Nayapul)
Group Size
2–10 People
Stay
Tea House / Camp
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Best Season
Mar–May, Sep–Nov
Trip Highlights
Scenes from the trail
Day-by-Day Itinerary(6 days)
Altitude Profile
Peak: 3,637 m · Day 4The Muldai View Point Trek is the Annapurna foothills' best-kept secret — a short, scenic loop that delivers the same jaw-dropping sunrise as Poon Hill but with a fraction of the crowds. From the ridge-top viewpoint at 3,637m (also spelled Mulde), you stand before a sweeping 360° panorama of more than twenty Himalayan giants, including Dhaulagiri (8,167m), Annapurna South, Annapurna I, Machhapuchhre (Fishtail) and Hiunchuli, all catching the first amber light of dawn.
Beginning with a short drive from Pokhara, the trail climbs gently through some of Nepal's most beautiful rhododendron and oak forest, weaving past traditional Gurung villages such as Ghandruk and the lodge clusters of Tadapani and Dobato. Because the route sits below 3,700m and spreads the ascent over several days, it is well suited to first-time trekkers and families who still want a genuine high-Himalaya experience.
Why choose the Muldai View Point
Unlike the busy Poon Hill viewpoint, Muldai remains blissfully quiet — you may well share the sunrise with only a handful of other walkers. The trek can be combined with Poon Hill itself for the best of both worlds, and the warm tea-house hospitality of the Gurung heartland makes every evening a highlight.
Permits and best season
An Annapurna Conservation Area Permit (ACAP) and a TIMS card are required; this is not a restricted area, so no special permit is needed. The clearest mountain views come in spring (March–May), when the rhododendrons bloom, and in autumn (September–November), when skies are crisp and stable.
What's Included
Included
- Airport / hotel transfers in Pokhara
- Pokhara to trailhead and return private ground transport
- Annapurna Conservation Area Permit (ACAP) and TIMS card
- Experienced licensed English-speaking trekking guide
- Guide's salary, insurance, meals and accommodation
- All standard tea-house accommodation on the trek
- 2 nights hotel accommodation in Pokhara with breakfast
- All breakfasts, lunches and dinners during the trek
- First-aid kit and government taxes and service charges
Not Included
- International airfare and Nepal entry visa
- Kathmandu–Pokhara transport (can be added on request)
- Travel and high-altitude rescue insurance
- Porter (available on request)
- Personal trekking gear and equipment
- Drinks, snacks, hot showers, Wi-Fi and battery charging on the trail
- Tips for guide and porter
- Any expenses arising from circumstances beyond our control
Best Time to Go
Spring (Mar–May)
Prime season — warm days, stable weather and hillsides ablaze with rhododendron blooms framing the peaks.
Summer / Monsoon (Jun–Aug)
Wet and humid with frequent cloud cover, rain and leeches; mountain views are often hidden, though forests are lush and green.
Autumn (Sep–Nov)
The clearest and most popular season — crisp air, stable skies and outstanding visibility of Dhaulagiri and the Annapurnas.
Winter (Dec–Feb)
Cold but quiet and beautifully clear on settled days; the higher camps at Dobato and Muldai can be snowy.
Permits Required
Frequently Asked Questions
On the Trail
See it in motion
$650
/ person · all-inclusive