Ghorepani Poon Hill Trek is one of the best short trekking adventures in the Himalayas of Nepal. This amazing trekking trip goes to the massive Annapurna region and brings you face-to-face with the enchanting beauty of the Himalayan peaks. At the same time, the trip allows you to enjoy the nature at its best.
This trip goes as high as 3,210 meters above sea level and brings panoramic views of the mountains in the Annapurna and Dhaulagiri ranges of the Himalayas. This trek follows the trail that passes through several beautiful local settlements and lush green forests with magnificent Himalayan views to take your breath away.
You will get to traverse the mountain trail that has so many well-paved steps to take you up and down the hill. The sunrise experience over the Himalayas from Poon Hill is one of the most awesome ones on the planet. An awesome cultural experience of the ethnic Gurung community while in the local villages is another fascinating attraction of the trip. All the experiences that you get along the trail on this trip make this short adventure trekking an incredible journey to take. Are you in for this?
One of the Best Short Treks in Nepal
Ghorepani Poon Hill Trek is one of the most popular and best short treks in Nepal. The trek can be done in 3 to 5 days from Pokhara. The standard itinerary for this package is 10 days with 5 days of trekking. However, the itinerary can be customized to suit your requirements.
Since the trail on the trek is easy for a Himalayan trekking adventure, most people go along this route. While you are trekking on this route, you will meet many other trekkers enjoying the trek.
If you are looking for a short and easy trekking holiday, Ghorepani Poon Hill Trekking is the ideal option.
And if you want a bit quieter yet a beautiful short trek in the region, you can check our Mardi Himal Trek.
Ghorepani Poon Hill Trekking Difficulty Level
The trekking difficulty level to Ghorepani Poon Hill is easy for a trek in Nepal. It goes on the foothills of the Annapurna and the trail is easy. Even if the trek is an easy one, you will need to traverse the trail up and down the mountains.
As a popular trekking route, the trails are well-marked and well-trodden. You will find stairs and a trail to walk along the route. If you have good fitness and can enjoy walking in nature and mountains, the trek is an easy adventure.
Sunrise from Poon Hill
One of the best highlights of the trek is the hike to Poon Hill from Ghorepani. Poon Hill is the highest elevation that you will reach during the trek. It is an early morning hike from Ghorepani to witness the beauty of sunrise over the Himalayas. The hike takes around 40 minutes to an hour to reach the top of Poon Hill.
Once you reach Poon Hill, you can enjoy a panoramic view of the Annapurna and Dhaulagiri range of the Himalayas. The sunrise over the Himalayan range will make your morning even more beautiful.
You can extend the trek towards the Annapurna Base Camp
Ghorepani Poon Hill Trekking route can lead you to the Annapurna Base Camp. If you want to trek longer than 5 days, you can choose to continue your trekking adventure to the Annapurna Base Camp.
You can continue walking towards Chhomrong instead of trekking to Ghandruk from Tadapani if you want to go to the Annapurna Base Camp.
Ghorepani Poon Hill Trek Highlights
- Beautiful trekking experience in the popular Annapurna region
- Spectacular sunrise and Himalayan panorama from Poonhill
- Close up encounters with the mountain peaks
- Awesome ethnic cultural experience
- Cultural sightseeing tour in Kathmandu