Ghorepani Poon Hill Trek is a short and the most popular low altitude trekking, popular for having awesome non-stop mountain vista, amazing sunrise and sunset views in the backdrop of Himalayas, also equally famous for exploring the diverse ethnic groups and so forth.
Ghorepani Poon hill trek is the most famous trekking trips located in the Annapurna region in the western Nepal. It is one of the short trek but awesome as it offers you splendid Himalayan views including that of Mt. Annapurna I (8,091 m), Annapurna II (7,937 m) , Mt. Annapurna III (7,555 m), Mt. Annapurna IV (7,525 m), Mt. Annapurna south (7,219 m), Mt. Dhaulagiri (8,167 m),Mt. Manaslu (8,163 m), Mt. Nilgiri (7,041 m), Mt. Fishtail also called Machhapuchhare (6,998 m) , Mt. Hiunchuli (6,441 m), Lamjung Himal (6,986 m) and so forth. The main attraction of the Ghorepani trek is the Poon Hills, situated at 3,100 m, which is the best view points in the western Nepal, from where you will have non-stop sceneries of majestic Himalayas, including marvelous sunrise and sunset views in the backdrop of the majestic mountains. Ghorepani Poon Hill trekking is one another most loved trekking packages among the clients of Mission Eco Treks.
Ghorepani is not popular merely for sneaking the mountain vistas but also for exploring the distinct culture, rituals and lifestyles of various ethnic groups namely Gurung, Magar, Thakali, and others who reside alongside of the trail and in Ghorepani village. Besides exploring the distinct cultural and religious aspect, you will equally be able to participate in the traditional dances and enjoy with the local dishes and delicacies. In addition, you will also pass through terraced farm field, rocky hills, dense forest full of diverse flora and fauna. You will visit around the Ghorepani and Ghandrung villages where there are huge settlement of Gurung ethnic groups, which is live museum for exploring the distinct diversity of them and equally to explore the fascinating biodiversity and scenic grandeur of the areas, , all these make Ghorepani poon hill trekking is a paradise, all these features make Ghorepani poon hill trekking is worth visiting.
Gorepani trek begins after a short tour in and around Kathmandu valley. You will have a short flight or one day drive from Kathmandu to Pokhara and then you will have a short drive to Nayapul and then you will begin your actual trekking. You will continue hiking via Birethanti and alongside of terraced foothills along the Dhampus Ridge, you will reach at Ghorepani, where you can have a short hike to Poon Hill for having the splendid sunrise view above the Himalayas and have incredible scenes of mountains. Similarly, you will have bath in Tatopani, natural hot water and spend a night in Ghorepani. The next day, you will continue hiking to Ghandruk, the huge settlement of Gurung ethnic groups and then finally retrace down to Nayapul and drive back to Pokhara, subsequently to Kathmandu.