This trek follows a historic trade route towards Tibet as far as Ghorepani (Spoonbills). Here, at 3210, is a spectacular panoramic view of the Mt. Dhaulagiri and Annapurna II, South II, Nilgiri, Tukuche, Dhampus peak, Butterfly mountain & Himchuli and all mountain range of Annapurna region. Descending on a narrow trail through rhododendron forests to Ghandrung (a large and picturesque Gurung village), the route continues back to Pokhara on a ridge that offers frequent views of Machhapuchhare, the "Fishtail" mountain. This is also one of the special trek for those bird and nature lovers because much of the walking trail is through forests abounding in bird life.
This is an excellent short trek on the foothill of the Annapuran. It offers one of the most spectacular views of Annapurna Massif, Dhaulagiri and a close look at Gurung and Magar people, who comprised and contributed to the famous Gorkha army. A side trip to Pun Hill (3193m) is the highest of this area.
Trip Fact: Ghorepani Poonhill
| Country:Nepal |
Max. Elevation: 3193m (Poonhill) |
| Region:Region |
Trek Grade: Moderate |
| Destination: Poonhill |
Trek Duration: 05 Days |
| Accomodation: Tea House/Camping, |
Best Seasons: Aug-Nov, Feb-May |
| Trek Starts: Nayapul |
Trek End: Nayapul |
Itinerary in details of Ghorepani Poonhill Trek
Day 01: Pokhara–Nayapul–Hile(1490m)
From Pokhara to Nayapul, it takes about 1 ½ hour by driving. The road is reasonably good. At the place of Nayapul, within short walk, one can cross suspension bridge. After that, follows up bank of Modi River to Birethanti. From there mountain trail leads through bamboo forest and passes a large waterfall-summing hole. The trail stays on the north bank of Bhurundi River to Bajagara. Beyond a pasture used by Pony caravans, the trail reaches sudami then climbs steadily up through the valley reaching Hile (1495m). Walking time takes about 5 hours. O/n Hile
Day 02: Hile - Ghorepani (1490m – 2850m)
From the place of Hile, after a short walk the trail crosses a steam on suspension bridge and leads the climb very steeply on a stone staircase. It leads continuously steep to the large village of Uleri at 2070m. From there one can see first eye catching mountain views of Annapurna south (7219m), Himchuli (6440m) and Fishtail (6996m). After that, the trail leads through deep magnificent oak and Rhododendron forest up to Ghorepani (2850m). Walking time takes about 7 hours. O/n Ghorepani.
Day 03: Ghorepani – Poonhill – Tadapani (2850m – 2590m)
At the place of Ghorepani to Poonhill (3210m), trail leads climbing very steeply on a stone staircase. Walking time takes about 1½ hour to the top. From the Poonhill, one can see view of Sunrise and breath taking mountains views such as Dhaulagiri, Nilgiri, Annapurna I, and Annapurna south, Himchuli, Annapurna III, Fishtail, Annapurna IV, and Annapurna II and so on. After Poonhill, ascends to Ghorepani from there to Tadapani (2590m). Mountain trail leads several times ascending and descending. It passes several villages through oak and Rhododendron forest. Walking times takes approximately 6 hours, O/n Tadapani
Day 04:Tadapani–Ghandrung (2590m–1940m)
Trail leads to Ghandrug from Tadapani all the way of descends and flat through the oak and Rhododendron Forest. Walking time takes about 3 hours O/n Ghandrung
Day 05: Ghandrung – Nayapul – Pokhara
At the place of Ghandrug trail leads to Nayapul, the route almost descending and flat through the bank of Modi River and passes several villages such as Kimle, Shyauli Bazzar, and Birethani and comes Nayapul. Walking times takes about 5 hours, after Nayapul drives back to Pokhara. O/n Pokhara
Annapurna Region Trekking
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