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Ghorepani – Poonhill trek



Trip Duration 10 days
Highest Altitude 3194 m
Trip Season January to December
Starts From Kathmandu

Ghorepani-Poonhill trek also known as Poon Hill trek falls in the category of best short treks in the Annapurna region. This trek begins at an altitude of 1025m (Birethanti) from where the route reaches to the elevation of 2,806m at Ghorepani and then finally at 3,210m where Poon Hill is located. Poon Hills gifts you with the splendid scene of sun rays striking in the early morning at Annapurna , Dhaulagiri, Machhapuchre and other 20 high peaks of Annapurna region. The starting and beginning point for this trek is Nayapul. Besides these, Poon Hill trek is also popular as a small Annapurna circuit trekking. Poon Hill is located at the north of Nepal’s widely known lake city, Pokhara. The trekkers enjoy the natural beauty of Nepal exploring views of mountain, terrace farming, waterfalls, dense rhododendron forest and oak forest where you can hear the sweet chirping sounds of birds and sounds of flying butterflies. Apart from this, the trek also provides exposure to Nepalese culture and one can know about the tradition, hospitality, lifestyle and farming practices of different cultural groups including Magar and Gurung.

The major attraction of Poon Hill trek is that it serves as the best standpoint to view the Annapurna region, gives chance to explore Ghandruk village (included in the world heritage site list) famous for the Gurung culture, includes touring of Pokhara and visiting hot spring at Jhinu Danda. This trek is appropriate for all groups because it is comparatively easier than other treks. Furthermore, there is no risk of altitude sickness in this trek. This trek is best for those people who have limited time to go for other treks in the Annapurna region such as Annapurna Base Camp Trek and Annapurna Circuit trek which takes 16 days and 20 days respectively. Amigo Treks and Expedition has planned 10 days Ghorepani Poon Hill trek itinerary that gives you the best exposure of Nepalese culture and natural environment of Nepal. The cost for this trek depends on the requirements of the trekkers and on the number of days it requires to complete the trek. Despite the fact that this trip can be planned at any time of the year, the favorable time for this trek is from February to May and from September to December.

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