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Ghorepani Poon Hill Trek
Overview
ANNAPURNA & DHAULAGIRI PANORAMA TREKKING
‘short and exciting adventure to scenic Poon Hill for stunning sunrise views’
Overviews:
Annapurna & Dhaulagiri Panorama trekking, with Himalaya Ultimate Adventure, presents an enjoyable and exciting walk of 4-5 days. Following the most popular trail to Ghorepani and up to Poon Hill, a famous viewpoint for stunning sunrise views. As well as a wide 360° panorama of Himalayan peaks, which includes the world’s three highest mountain ranges. Mt. Dhaulagiri, Mt. Annapurna, and Mt. Manaslu with a series of snow peaks, including striking Machhapuchare Himal, the famed Fish-Tail peak.
The walk starts with a short drive from scenic Pokhara city to the starting point of the trekking, around low farm villages. As a walk follows the ancient Trans Himalaya Salt Trade Route of Nepal and Tibet that extends beyond Ghorepani village.
An interesting trek facing views of cascading waterfalls and rolling green hills, as the climb takes you up to Ulleri village. From here onwards on a gentle winding climb reaching a lovely village at Ghorepani, situated on a high hill.
Ghorepani with many nice lodges within beautiful rhododendron forest surroundings, and beneath the scenic Poon hill.
Rise early for an hour uphill hike to catch the glorious sunrise from the top of Poon Hill. The highest point of the trek is at 3,210 m a place with a view tower. Enjoy the bright gleam of sunrise reflecting on a chain of Himalayan white peaks, an amazing spot for a grand mountain panorama.
After a wonderful experience, the trek continues from Ghorepani towards high green hills within a dense forest of pines and rhododendron trees.
The adventure leads downhill, after enjoying grand views of Dhaulagiri and Annapurna peaks, then up to Tadapani. A small settlement with several lodges, located amidst dense woodland with grand views of Annapurna Himalayan peaks.
Slowly trail follows a long descent reaching a large village in Ghandruk for the last overnight stop. Around the high hills of Annapurna Himalayas, is a lovely and interesting village populated by Gurung tribes.
From Ghandruk at the end of the trek, a short walk to a road head for exciting drive back to Pokhara. A beautiful city by the serene Phewa Lake, a perfect place to end fabulous Annapurna & Dhaulagiri Panorama trekking.
Outline Itinerary:
Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu and transfer to hotel.
Day 02: Fly or drive to Pokhara 860 m and transfer to hotel -06 hrs.
Day 03: Drive to start point at Bhirethati 1,100 m and walk to Tirkhedhunga 1,425 m- 06 hours with drive and trek.
Day 04: Trek to Ghorepani village 2,885 m - 06 hrs.
Day 05: Morning hike to Poon Hill and trek to Tadapani 2,640 m - 06 hrs.
Day 06: Trek to Ghandruk village 1,951 m - 06 hrs.
Day 07: Trek to road-head and drive to Pokhara 860 m- 04 hrs.
Day 08: Drive or fly to Kathmandu and transfer to hotel.
Day 09: Depart for international departure
Trip Highlights
“Enjoy the best panorama of world’s three highest Himalayan range of peaks. Trek amidst beautiful rhododendron and pine forest facing fantastic scenery. On top Poon Hill famous view-points for stunning sunrise views over mountains. 360 ° wide views of Mt. Dhaulagiri, Mt. Annapurna and Mt. Manaslu Himalayas Scenic and captivating trekking on the southern green rolling hills of Annapurna”
Trip Brief Summary:
Trekking Mode: Staying in best available Lodges
Trekking Grade: Moderate with Ups and Downhill.
Highest Spot: At Poon Hill 3,210 m / 10,531 feet high.
Activities: Exciting drives and scenic trekking.
Trekking duration: 04 Nights and 05 Days Pokhara to Pokhara.
Total Trip: 08 Nights and 09 Days from arrival to departure.
Best Seasons:
Annapurna & Dhaulagiri Panorama trekking can be visited all seasons of the year-round, except the monsoon wet times. The best seasons are in spring and autumn/fall, where days are crystal clear for views and pleasant walks.
The springtime’s begin from March till May, the high seasons for trekking around Nepal Himalayas and to Annapurna scenic hills.
Most days are clear fine and bright with sunshine, which can get overcast in the late afternoon. Chances of snowfall sometimes on higher terrain, cold in the morning late afternoon, and nighttime. The mid-hills are lively with wildflowers in seasonal bloom, especially the rhododendron of various species from trees to a bush.
The next best time is in autumn/fall, one of the peak seasons. For trekking around the Himalayas and Poon Hill trekking for Annapurna & Dhaulagiri Panorama, where days are mostly crystal clear for views and scenic walks. However, the days
are shorter due to fewer sun-light hours, much colder morning and late afternoon till night time.
Chances of snowfall sometimes during the walk around higher areas above 2,000 m high, but with a clear starry night sky.
Religion, Culture of Annapurna Himalaya region:
Gurung is the main inhabitants of the Annapurna Himalaya range as far as Lamjung Himal areas. On this trek to Ghorepani with Poon Magar people the hill tribes of Western Nepal Himalayas. The Gurung follows Tibetan Buddhism known as Mahayana or Greater Wheel. Established by great Guru Rinpoche Padamasamba in the 7th Century, reforming Buddhism which was near to extinct.
The culture, tradition, and heritage are similar to its Tibetan predecessors, the Gurung and Poon Magar are farmers and raise livestock.
As well famous Gorkha soldiers enlisted in British, and Indian armies, including Singapore Police.
Interesting villages of Gurung and Poon Magar around Bhirethati, Ulleri, and Ghorepani with Ghandruk village. Witness the local impressive cultures of age-old heritage. The Gurung are Buddhist while Poon Magar follows both Hindu and Buddhism religions.