This November 2017, I was invited to join Ghorepani Poon Hill Trekking by a colleague Reema Maharjan. Since I was quite busy with my work for a very long time I decided to give it a go. I was so much interested about this offer that I bought a trekking bag from Thamel the very day when I decided to join this Ghorepani Poon Hill Trekking. I don't travel much but the farthest I've ever reached was Varanasi, India but that was also 3 years ago in the past. But trekking in Nepal was different I haven't had this kind of opportunity to trek in any part of Nepal. Also I have the habit of going morning walk almost regularly so I didn't even bother that trekking in Ghorepani Poon Hill will be quite difficult for me that time.
We were group of 10 people. 6 boys and 4 girls. Me and my colleague Reema Maharjan, Gokarna Kathet Kathayat, Suman Maharjan, Prabhat Subedi, Sanjay Bhandari, Asmit Ghimire, Akita Nakarmi, Usha Poudel and lastly Alina Maharjan.
Ghorepani Poon Hill Trekking is one of the most rewarding trekking in Nepal for the trekking and adventure enthusiasts. Ghorepani Poon Hill Trekking is one of those options for trekking in Nepal which is short and can be completed with moderate difficulty. This trekking is perfect for the ones who doesn't have enough time of a week or more but are quite interested in trekking in the high and beautiful mountains and terrains of the Annapurna region.
Highlights of Poon Hill Trek
- Moderate and the most popular short trek of Nepal
- Ghandruk village and the stunning views of Annapurna and Machapuchre
- Ghandruk museum which showcases traditional Gurung equipments, tools and weapons
- Overview of Poon Hill Trek
Poon Hill Trek which in detail form known as Ghorepani Poon Hill Trek is one of the most popular short trek of Nepal. This trek can be perfect for the ones who are seeking for an option to trek a beautiful location in Nepal under one week. Throughout this trek trekkers can enjoy the view of beautiful Nepali villages, forests and of-course the majestic views of Himalayas.
Suggested Itinerary
Ghorepani Poon Hill Trek can be done in less than a week (within 5 days). However, it all depends on the speed with which you move, stop and enjoy the view that comes along the way.- Day 1 Nayapul - Birethanti - Hile - 3 hours
- Day 2 Ulleri - Ghorepani - 5 hours
- Day 3 Ghorepani - Poon Hill - Tadapani - 5 hours (wake up early in the morning to watch sunrise at Poon Hill)
- Day 4 Tadapani - Ghandruk - 3 hours
- Day 5 Ghandruk - Nayapul - 3 hours
How to reach there and return back
If anyone is interesting in doing Ghorepani Poon Hill Trek then they should first reach Pokhara. Pokhara is 7-8 hours drive away from Kathmandu. Through flight Pokhara is just half an hour away. From Pokhara one can take a private vehicle or a public bus to Nayapul from where the Poon Hill Trek begins. If one is clever enough there are buses running from Kathmandu to Nayapul directly as well.
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