Ghorepani Poon Hill Trek

It is not harm to claim that Ghorepani Poon Hill Trek is sure to replace the Annpurna Sunrise Trekking. It is one of the best and comparativelystress-free treks in Nepal. There are ethnic villages in Annapurna area and some rhododendron forests through which trekking passes that let you show the panoramic views and explore the local culture and a number of other close-up opportunities. Really, because of the existence of Poon Hill,the Gorepani Poon Hill Trek has gain popularity. Actually it is the Photographer's Paradise asnomads can seizurethe best snap shotsof alluring Annapurna and Dhaulagiri Himalayan ranges.

Poon Hill offers you prospect of Himalayasthat includes Annapurna I, II, III, and IV, Annapurna South, Dhaulagiri, Gangapurna, Lamjung Himal  and Manaslu ranges and others. A stimulatingprevue of high elevations and highlands surrounding you can enthrall anyone who's the part of this breathtaking trek.
Furthermore, Ghorepani Poon Hill Trek will also provide you the terraced slopes, wholehearted villages, fine-looking paddy arenas, and egalitarian lifestyle of ethnic groups of Gurungs and Magars. In the Annapurna Region, Ghorepani and Ghandruk both greatly cover Gurung settlements, carrying with their autonomous cultures and lifestyles.

The Poonhill trek endures through the off-the-beaten trace from Nayapul. From the Poon Hill, you can enjoy the bamboo and rhododendron forest and diversified floras and faunas dwelling in Sanctuary. It is famous for bird watching. The gathering & dancing view lophophorus provide you an experience of natural sightseeing & life-memorizing impression in a single Ghorepani Poon Hill trekking package.

The Ghorepani Poon Hill Trek is all season-fit treks. Although Nepal Earthquake 2015 has affected some sides of Annapurna Region, now Nepal is open for Tourism - bookings are open for Annapurna Poon Hill trek 2016. All the affected areas have been restored into the previous situation. Annapurna trek is declared to be safe. The guesthouses, tracks & trails on the Ghorepani Poon Hill Trek route are safe for hikers & travellers.

Day 1: Drive from Kathmandu to Pokhara (914m) 5hrs

Wake up call will be made at 6am. After hurried breakfast, we will reach Tourist Buspark, Kantipath. Bus leave from Kathmandu to Pokhara at about 7am. We will follow Prithvi Highway for 5hrs to reach Pokhara. Journey continues with views of cablecar at Kurintar and Trishuli River. Following Marsyangdi River through terraced fields, we will reach Seti River and continue our journey to Pokhara. Pokhara is the second largest city of Nepal. Pokhara offers great views of Annapurna and Dhaulagiri Peaks.

Day 2: Drive from Pokhara to Nayapul (1050m) 50min Trek to Tikhedhunga (1577m) 4hrs

We will cover 42km distance from Prithvi Chowk and cross beautiful Lumle village to Nayapul (1050m). Poonhill sunrise trek starts from Nayapul. Following Modi River, we will walk past forest of blooming rhododendron and cross small stream. We will cross Birethanti after about half an hour of trek and arrive at Tirkhedhunga.

Day 3: Tikhedhunga to Ghorepani (2675m) 6hrs

Steep trek for about 2hrs will take us to Ulleri (2070m). We will cross the Magar village of Banthanti from where we can get spectacular views of Machhapuchhre Mountain (6997m), Hiunchuli Mountain (6441m) and Annapurna South Mountain (7219m).  We will cross the small river and climb to Nangethanti. We will arrive at Ghorepani from where we can get soaring views of Dhaulagiri, Annapurna South, Hiunchuli, Annapurna I and other mountains.

Day 4: Ghorepani to Poonhill (3180m) and to Tadapani (2675m) 6hrs

Poonhill is popular for best sunrise view in Pokhara. We will rise very early and reach the base of Poonhill. About an hour of climb will take us to Poonhill viewpoint. We can get sunrise view over Dhaulagiri Mountain (8167m), Annapurna I Mountain (8091m), Annapurna II Mountain (7937m), Annapurna III Mountain (7855m), Annapurna IV Mountain (7525m), Annapurna South Mountain (729m), Nilgiri Mountain (6940m), Tukuche Mountain (6920m), Varaha Shikhar (7847m), Lamjung Himal (6931m) and other mountains. We will return to hotel in Ghorepani for breakfast and then take descending trail to Tadapani village from where we can get views of Annapurna South, Annapurna II, Fishtail and other mountains.

Day 5: Tadapani to Ghandruk (1950m) 3hrs

3hrs of easy walk through forest of oak, rhododendron and other alpine flowers will take us to Ghandruk. Ghandruk is the large Gurung village. We can get striking views of Annapurna South, Gangapurna, Machhapuchhre, Annapurna III, Hiunchuli and other Mountains from viewpoint in Ghandruk. Homestay in Ghandruk is a pleasant experience. We will be welcomed by the locals with Khada and traditional dance will be performed in evening in our honor.

Day 6: Ghandruk to Pothana (1990m) 6hrs

6hrs of trek will be enough to take us to Pothana. We will take the descending trail and cross the stone steps to reach Kimbu (Bee Hive) that exists on the edge of Modi Khola at 1200m altitude. We will climb through the stone steps to Landruk. The trail escalates uphill to Deurali (2150m). We will walk through the village of Tolkha (1850m) from where we can view Dhaulagiri, Hiunchuli, Fishtail, Annapurna South, Annapurna II, Annapurna III, Lamjung Mountain and other mountains. From Deurali, we will lower down to Pothana where we will stay overnight.

Day 7: Trek from Pothana to Dhampus Phedi (1113m) 4hrs, Drive to Pokhara

It takes about 4hrs of trek to reach Dhampus Phedi (1113m). We need to walk through forest for about an hour before following the gravel road. Crossing the scenic Dhampus village, we will reach the base of Dhampus hill which is known as Dhampus Fedi. We will catch the vehicle from Dhampus Phedi to Pokhara and return to hotel in Pokhara where we will stay overnight

Day 8: Drive to Kathmandu

It takes 5hours to reach Kathmandu from Pokhara.