Ghorepani Poonhill Trek

Ghorepani Poonhill Trek is one of the popular trekking in the Annapurna region of Nepal. The Ghorepani Poonhill trek is a short and wonderful trekking that takes you to the beautiful village of Ghandruk. The trail to Poonhill follows Nayapul, Ulleri, Ghandruk and Ghorepani. Trekking to the Poonhill is one of the fascinating experience that can be done in a short period of time from Pokhara. You get to explore the beautiful culture and traditions and astounding natural beauty.

Ghandruk is a village that is popular for its excellent culture and traditions. It is also a popular village of Nepal. It gained popularity in late decade for its excellent move towards the cultural preservation. The inhabitants of this place are Gurungs and their cultural practices is at its finest at Ghandruk. Ghandruk is situated at an altitude if 2012 m above sea level and offers the best natural and cultural experience with moderate difficulty in the Annapurna region of Nepal.

Ghorepani Poonhill trek is one of the most popular trekking route not only among foreigners but among Nepalese trekkers too. Because of its fascinating mountain views, diverse cultural experiences and amazing sunrise and sunset views, this trek got a very good popularity as a rewarding trek. This is a convenient trek and is not difficult. Any trekker with good physical condition can complete the trek. The highest point is at Poonhill. Poonhill is situated at an altitude of 3210 m above sea level. Poonhill is also a major highlight of the trek. It acts as a vantage point from where you can explore the beauty in the surrounding.

Environed by the Himalayas and lush beauty, Ghorepani Poonhill is one of the best trekking in the Annapurna region. This trek is convenient, fascinating and short, that’s why it is admired for its amazing offerings. Numerous mountain peaks up to 8500 m can be explored from Poonhill. Some of the major mountain panoramas you can explore from Poonhill includes Dhaulagiri (8167 m), Manaslu(8163 m),  Annapurna (I) (8091 m), Annapurna South (7219 m), Machhapuchhre (6993 m), Gangapurna (7455m), Lamjung Himal (6830m), Barasikhar (6635m), Nilgiri (7061 m), Tukuche Peak (7650 m), Hiunchuli (6441 m), etc.

The Ghorepani Poonhill trek starts with a drive from Kathmandu valley to Pokhara. The distance between Kathmandu and Pokhara is approximately 200 KM and takes around 5-6 hours to reach. Pokhara itself is a beautiful valley that offers spectacular mountain views. The amazing views of Annapurna and Dhaulagiri Himalayan Range make the experience awe-inspiring. Pokhara is a city of lakes and is considered as a tourist hub. It is also known as Gateway to the Himalayas because most of the trekking to the Annapurna region of Nepal starts from Pokhara valley.

A small drive from Pokhara will take you to Nayapul and Ulleri. From Ulleri, you will be starting your trek. The total trekking distance of Ghorepani Poonhill trek is 32 miles or 51 Km. This is comparatively easier trekking in terms of altitude and accessibility. From Ulleri, you will trek to amazing Ghorepani. You can explore the astounding Himalayan glimpses of Hiuchuli, Annapurna and Machhapuchre and Gaurishankar along the trail. A hike to Poonhill early in the morning will make your experience amazing. You can see the best version of sunrise from Poonhill with a beautiful sight of Himalaya.

The returning trail from Poonhill follows Tadapani and Ghandruk village. These places are popular for the rich culture in the shadow of Himalayas. The spectacular mountain beauty along with the excellent hospitality and culture is the best part to explore in this region.

Ghorepani Poonhill Trek is a moderately difficult trek in the Annapurna region of Nepal. The magnificent Himalayan views and the cultural practices in the village settlement makes this trekking a popular one. Lush rhododendron forests and amazing surrounding environed by the Himalayas is the best part of trekking to Poonhill. It is an 8 days trek that takes you to the amusing Ghorepani and offers you the splendid beauty of the Himalayas nearby the urban Pokhara valley.