Ghorepani Poon Hill vs Mulde Viewpoint Trek

Near the beautiful city of Pokhara, there are many beautiful treks which can be done in less than a week. Some are very popular among trekking lovers, but some of them are really underrated and offer great views than the most demanded ones. In this post, I’m going to highlight the Ghorepani Poon Hill Trek, which is one of the most demanded short treks near Pokhara, and the Mulde Viewpoint Trek, which is a newly opened trail but a hidden gem.

When it comes to short treks in Nepal’s Annapurna region, the Ghorepani Poon Hill trek stands as a first position.  This trek has been the best sweet treks in Nepal for the sunrise hunters for decades. Year by year, visitors are increasing  and road transfers makes this trek assessable like jeep tour. So locals of the region have established  another superior viewpoint and unspoiled trekking route, known as Mulde Viewpoint Trek.

As an alternative  to the Ghorepani Poon Hill Trek,  a new contender has quietly stepped into the spotlight. That is Mulde Viewpoint (also known as Muldai Peak). Standing higher and offering a more superior view, it can cover most of the section of the Ghorepani Poon Hill Trek. It’s time for veteran trekkers to rethink their itineraries if they are planning to do the Ghorepani Poon Hill trek.

In short, both the Poon Hill and Mulde Viewpoint are the best short day trek, but if you opt for the Mulde Viewpoint Trek, you will certainly have a better trekking experience. If you want to do the Ghorepani Poon Hill trek in the best way, we’ve covered a guide where I’ve highlighted the best itinerary of the Ghorepani Poon Hill Trek. 

If you only have time for one, which should you choose? Let’s break down the highlights and lowlights between these 2 Himalayan short treks. If you are deciding which trail to follow for your Himalayan adventure, here’s a detailed comparison.

Comparison table: at a glance

Feature:	Ghorepani Poon Hill	Mulde Viewpoint
Altitude:	3,210 meters	3,637 meters
Crowd Level:	High (Popular)	Low (Off-the-beaten-path)
View Type:	Wide arc of Dhaulagiri/Annapurna	360-degree intimate panorama, with great views of Dhulagiri/Annapurna
Difficulty:	easy to moderate	Moderate
Best For:	First-timers, families, social vibes	Photographers, solitude seekers
Hotel category:	Room with attached bathroom available, Good Hotels	Room with sharing Bathrooms, Basic Teahouse

Can we do both in same time?

Yes, in fact, we can do both treks in 4 days, and we highly recommend it. On the first day, you can stay overnight at Tadapani, which is one of the popular camps of the Ghorepani Poon Hill Trek. Similarly, on the second day, we can stay at Mulde Viewpoint, and on the third day, we can stay overnight at Ghorepani. On the last day (Day 4), you can hike to Poon Hill, trek to Ulleri/Hile, and drive to Pokhara. This is a perfect combo trek as it covers off-the-beaten-path and well-known treks within 4 days from and to Pokhara. This Triple Sunrise (from Tadapani, Mulde, and Poon Hill) trek gives you the best of both worlds: the iconic classic and the hidden gem.

The Verdict: Which should you choose?

While Poon Hill Trek is classic and well established, the trail has more established stone steps and. Teahouses are more than teahouses, which is like a hotel. The Poon Hill Trek can be done comfortably even with the help of a vehicle in the difficult trekking section.

On the other side, the Mulde Viewpoint is a newly opened route where you will find very basic teahouses. Poon Hill is the classic, easily accessible viewpoint,  crowd-pleasing viewpoint, while Mulde Viewpoint is the hidden gem.  The Mulde Viewpoint is for those who prefer to have superior views and want to avoid the crowds. Since we can experience Ghorepani Poon Hill Trek while we opt for Mulde Viewpoint Trek, I highly suggest you take the Mulde Viewpoint Trek as we can cover both treks. 

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