Day 1
Banthati to Ghorepani
5 hrs / 8 km / sleep 2,860 m
Jeep from Pokhara to Banthati, then trek up to Ghorepani - rhododendron and oak forest, stone steps in places.
Annapurna
Muldai View Point Trek
Muldai (Mulde) View Point the way you walked it: jeep from Pokhara to Banthati, Ghorepani on night one, Poon Hill then Dobato via Deurali and Dharmadanda, then Mulde viewpoint and down to Ghandruk through Tadapani.
Easy3 days3,637 mMar - May, Sep - Dec
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Trek overview
Long-form route context for planning, pacing, and realistic expectations.
Key Highlights & Takeaways
- Poon Hill sunrise (3,210m)
- Muldai / Mulde viewpoint (3,637m)
- Trail Ghorepani - Dobato via Deurali & Dharmadanda
- Ghorepani, Dobato, Tadapani & Ghandruk
Muldai (Mulde) View Point the way you walked it: jeep from Pokhara to Banthati, Ghorepani on night one, Poon Hill then Dobato via Deurali and Dharmadanda, then Mulde viewpoint and down to Ghandruk through Tadapani.
This itinerary is synced from TrekGuard mobile app data and includes 3 planned days, 40 km of walking, and 2,600 m of total elevation gain.
Highlights include Poon Hill sunrise (3,210m), Muldai / Mulde viewpoint (3,637m), Trail Ghorepani - Dobato via Deurali & Dharmadanda, Ghorepani, Dobato, Tadapani & Ghandruk.
Itinerary
Daily route plan
Day 2
Ghorepani to Dobato
8 hrs / 14 km / sleep 3,420 m
Pre-dawn climb to Poon Hill (3,210m) for sunrise, then back to Ghorepani for breakfast. Continue toward Dobato over the ridge via Deurali and Dharmadanda - quieter forest before the open slopes at Dobato.
Day 3
Dobato to Ghandruk
9 hrs / 18 km / sleep 1,940 m
Early climb to Muldai / Mulde View Point (3,637m) - wide views over Annapurna, Fishtail, and Dhaulagiri. Descend through forest to Tadapani, then on to Ghandruk for the night.
Altitude profile
How high you sleep, night by night
The single biggest safety factor on a high trek is how fast your sleeping altitude rises. Here's the shape of this itinerary.
2,180 m
Start
3,420 m
Highest sleep
3,637 m
Max altitude
3
Nights
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- Duration
- 3 days
- Altitude
- 3,637 m
- Updated
- 2026
Route files are planning references only. Always follow current trail conditions, local notices, and guide advice.
Packing checklist
Use a mobile-friendly checklist for clothing, electronics, medicine, documents, and trail gear.
Altitude and safety
Prepare before pushing higher.
Climb gradually and take acclimatization seriously.
Check weather, wind, and daylight before long days.
Descend and seek help if altitude symptoms worsen.
Muldai View Point Trek FAQ
Straight answers on length, altitude, permits, season and cost for the Muldai View Point Trek, generated from the same route data the TrekGuard app uses.
How many days does the Muldai View Point Trek take?
The TrekGuard planning itinerary for the Muldai View Point Trek runs 3 days and covers 40 km of walking. Treat it as a baseline: weather, flight delays and how you acclimatize can add days, so build slack into your schedule.
How high does the Muldai View Point Trek go?
The Muldai View Point Trek tops out at 3,637 m. The highest place you sleep on this itinerary is about 3,420 m, which matters more for altitude illness than the daytime high point.
What permits do you need for the Muldai View Point Trek?
The Muldai View Point Trek normally requires: Annapurna Conservation Area Permit (ACAP), TIMS Card. Permit rules, fees and issuing offices change between seasons - confirm the current requirements with the Nepal Tourism Board or a registered agency before you travel.
When is the best time to trek the Muldai View Point Trek?
Mar - May, Sep - Dec is the usual window for the Muldai View Point Trek. Outside it you are trading stable weather for either monsoon cloud and leeches or deep winter cold and snow-blocked passes.
How difficult is the Muldai View Point Trek?
The Muldai View Point Trek is rated easy, with 2,600 m of total ascent over 40 km. Walking days are roughly 5-9 hours. No technical climbing skills are required on the standard route.
Can you get altitude sickness on the Muldai View Point Trek?
Yes. The Muldai View Point Trek reaches 3,637 m, well above the 2,500 m mark where acute mountain sickness (AMS) becomes possible for anyone, regardless of fitness or age. Keep sleeping-altitude gains gradual, take the built-in rest days, and descend if headache, nausea or breathlessness get worse rather than better. This is general information, not medical advice - see a travel-medicine clinician before the trip.
Where does the Muldai View Point Trek start and finish?
The Muldai View Point Trek starts at Banthati and finishes at Ghandruk, in the Annapurna region.
Is there phone signal on the Muldai View Point Trek?
Coverage on the Muldai View Point Trek is: variable by village and carrier. Assume you will lose data for long stretches - download map packs, the GPX track and the forecast before you leave the last town, and carry a power bank.
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