Ghorepani Poon Hill Trekking Overview
Short but exclusive trekking in the lower Annapurna region of Nepal, Ghorepani Poon Hill Trekking is just a perfect journey for those that look forward to a short sunrise trip. It is an ideal trek, which suits beginners along with family groups with children. The trek starts from Nayapul and goes through the rice fields and local communities that are known as one of the impressive ethnic groups of Nepal. The trail then escort through the dense rhododendron woods and the route is almost uphill most of the time. Ghorepani is a Magar village, beautifully located at the foot of Poon Hill at an altitude of 2800 meters. Poon Hill is about 45 minutes walking distance from Ghorepani, which offers spectacular sunrise scenery over the snowy pinnacles of Annapurna I 8,091m, Annapurna South 7,291m, Dhaulagiri 8,167m, Nilgiri2, 637m, and the surrounding peaks. This beautiful trip stretches out through the boulders, zig-zagged route via Tadapani and Ghandruk. It's another excellent town in the mountain, populated by the Gurung people. It is a route that welcomes trekkers throughout the year, and even in monsoon.
Why is Ghorepani Poon Hill is an incredible journey for novice trekkers?
Shiva Excursion highly recommends Ghorepani Poon Hill Trekking for the novice trekkers in the Himalayas as they can experience the route, explore the Himalayas and the local communities on the way. It is a lower altitude trek in Nepal, which leads you up to the altitude of 3210 meters, which is Poon Hill. From this altitude, the entire Annapurna Himalayan peaks along with the Dhaulagiri summit can be explored. This is a glorifying trip in the sense that abundant natural and cultural scenarios can be explored in a short duration from Pokhara.
A moderate physical fitness will work for the Ghorepani Trekking in Annapurna. It is not mandatory that you need to have any previous trekking experience. As the altitude slightly exceeds 3000 meters, altitude sickness is no longer a trouble for the trekkers. Likewise, you will find splendid accommodation facilities with clean toilets, a hot shower, and nice rooms with warm dining halls facilities. Except for mid-winter, you will not encounter a snowy path. Foods are excellent with variations on the menu.
A family trek to Poon hill with kids is the best idea if you are planning a short trip with your family members. However, you will have several ascending and descending sections, so the duration depends on your walking speed. But, our guides and porters assist you with a safe and comfortable trip.
Cultural affluence in Poon Hill Trekking
You will be hiking through the ethnic communities on the entire trip. After you begin the trek from Nayapul, you will pass through the Gurung villages of Hile, Tikhedhunga, and Ulleri. It continues via Banthanti and reaches the Magar village of Ghorepani. Likewise, you will meet another globally renowned village of Gurkhas- Ghandruk, which is populated by the Gurung ethnic people. During the trek, you will find the typical culture of these ethnic groups mesmerizing that bestows in the hospitality they offer. They wear special types of costume, follow traditional professions in agriculture, and have their museum (Gurung museum in Ghandruk).
Trek Extension
If you find Ghorepani Poon Hill Trek astounding and would love to explore a bit high altitude with a close Himalayan view, you can extend the trek to Annapurna base camp, which Shiva Excursion Team manages with a flexible itinerary. This takes you to the highest altitude of 4130 meters, surrounded by the giant Himalayan peaks.
