Highlight of the Ghorepani Poon Hill Trekking –
- Great sunrise view of the massif Annapurna range, Dhaulagiri, wonderful landscape.
- The great mixture of different floras and faunas of Annapurna region provides you the most beautiful moments exploring the Himalayas.
- Stunning mountains of this region like Manaslu (8163m\26781ft.), Annapurna (8000m\26246ft.), Dhaulagiri (8167m\26545 ft.) and Macchapuchrey (6947m\22793ft.).
- Enjoy Gurung culture and their museum. Colorful villages, cascading waterfalls and lush valleys and rhododendron forest.
- Massif sunrise view of the Himalayas from Ghorepani and Poonhill experience the different cultures of Gurung, Magar people.
Trip Summarize –
Ghorepani Poon Hill trek is one of the short and easy popular trekking in Annapurna region which is western part of Nepal. Ghorepani trek passes through country inhabited by a diverse ethnicity of peoples of Gurung, Magar, Thakali. this trek is suited for the child and old people who are interested in the easy trek. Spectacular mountain scenery of the ancient Trans-Himalayan Salt Trade Route enjoy the great sunrise views of the 8000 meters Himalayas. This trek offering the great mixture of culture, flora fauna landscapes from the low lands of subtropical to the alpine zone. View of greenery the paddy fields to the rhododendron forests. Beautiful Gurung village Ghandruk enjoy their culture, tradition and hospitality and Gurung museum in Ghandruk is the main part of the trek.
Panoramic sunrise views of the Annapurna Himalayan range from Poonhill elevation 3210 m (10531 ft ). Panoramic views of three highest mountain ranges like Dhaulagiri 8167 meters (26794 ft), Annapurna 8091 meters (26545 ft). If you want to do longer trek in this region you can do Annapurna circuit trek.
Next view of mt. Manaslu 8163 meters (26781 ft), it’s an eighth highest mountain in the world which lies in Gorkha district. Other mountains like Gangapurna 7455 m(24459 ft), Lamjung Himal 6983 m ( 22910 ft), Barasikhar 6635 m (21768 ft), Nilgiri 7061m (23166 ft). Tukuche peak 6920 m (22680ft), Hiunchuli 6441 m( 21131ft) etc.
All the trekking trail pass through the midst of the rain and alpine forest zone, and through traditional villages.
Similarly, with the constant view of the high snow capped peaks including the majestic Mt. Fishtail.6993 meters (22942 ft) This trek is ideal suit for anyone loving the Himalayas. You can sightseeing in Kathmandu valley including some monastery, ancient temples, with beautiful art and architectures of the medieval period.
Enjoy marvelous Ariel view of the Annapurna 1 (8091 m) and Dhaulagiri (8167 m) and other high Himalayas. Along with this, you can observe the amazing wildlife including many endangered species like musk deer, leopard, spotted deer, pikas etc.
Enjoy the massif sunrise view of the Himalayas from Ghorepani and Poonhill. Trek offers you a great chance to explore the Mongolian culture like Tamang, Gurung. Likewise, this trek leads you to lush valleys, cascading waterfalls, dense forest, and colorful villages. With the elevation of 3,210 meters, Poon Hill offers the beautiful & scenic views of Annapurna range. Sunrise from Poon hill is one of the most amazing experiences as you can cherish the incredible part of the Ghorepani Poonhill trekking.
Overview
Outlined Itinerary:
Day: 1 Arrival in Kathmandu, 1,350m/4,428ft.
Day: 2 Preparation for Trek and Kathmandu Valley sightseeing tour – B
Day: 3 Drive to Pokhara from Kathmandu (200 km- around 6 hours’ drive) – B.L.D
Day: 4 Drive to Nayapul from Pokhara (1.5 hrs) and trek to Thikedunga (4 hrs) 1500 m – B.L.D
Day: 5 Trek to Ghorepani (6 hrs / 2,800 m) – B.L.D
Day: 6 Hike up to Pun Hill (50 mints / 3,210 m) | Trek to Tadapani 2670 m – B.L.D
Day: 7 Trek to Jhinu Danda(1760m) 5 hrs B.L.D
Day: 8 View Himalayas & Back to Dhampus Phedi then Pokhara B.L.D
Day: 9 Drive from Pokhara to Kathmandu B.D
Day: 10 Farewell – B.L.D
(Note: B.L.D, Plan Including / B: Breakfast, L: Lunch & D: Dinner.)
