Ghorepani Poon Hill Trek

Highlight: “from the paddy terraces to the high alpine terrain, constant views of the world’s highest mountain range including Annapurna, Manaslu and Dhaulagiri, serene verdant forest of rhododendrons, charming villages “.

Trip Profile:

Mode of Trekking:                Tea-House / Lodge

Trip Grade:                          Moderate
Highest elevation:                  3, 190 meters at Pun Hill.

Introduction:

A journey to the Annapurna begins from Pokhara, a scenic spot. The trek combines spectacular mountain scenery with incredible and cultural diversity and traverses through rural farms and villages. The trail leads towards the dense forest of rhododendrons and magnolia passing through rain forest and gorge between the massive green hill

Once into the top of Ghorepani and at Pun Hill you will be in the midst of Amphitheater of snow peaks Annapurna (26,545ft-8,091m) Other major peaks overlooking the include the Annapurna south (23,693ft-7,219m), Gangapurna (24,457ft.-7,455m) and Annapurna Dhaulagiri massif mountain range and as far towards the east to Mt. Manaslu.

Our return journey, descend through the lush terraced Modi Khola valley and finally concluding the adventure at Pokhara, a popular destination with its famed Phewa Lake, dominated by the towering mountain range of Annapurna, Dhaulagiri, Manaslu range including the majestic peak Machapuchere (Fish-Tail).