Trek to Nepal's Ghorepani Poon Hill - Heaven for Photo & Adventure Buffs

[Base Camp Adventure]

The Ghorepani Poon Hill Trek is popularly known as "Annapurna Sunrise trekking" and "Annapurna panorama trekking." It is the best way to introduce Annapurna region trekking, and is one of the popular and relatively easier treks in the Annapurna region that will take you through the beautiful villages and rhododendron forests. And furthermore, this trek can be done by anyone without the fear of acute mountain sickness (AMS).


It's idea for those who want to enjoy the Annapurna region in a short time. This trek gives you a chance to explore the cultural heritage and natural biodiversity of the region. After a few days of walk in this trail, one can see beautiful mountains like Dhaulagiri, Annapurna, Machhapuchhre, Nilgiri, Lamjung Himal and many others. This is also a wonderful opportunity to see some of the rare mountain wildlife (especially avian) like the brown dipper, the white-breasted kingfisher, etc.

This trek is more popular for the views from Poon Hill, popularly known as "Photographer’s Paradise," as you can capture amazing shots of the Annapurna and Dhaulagiri ranges from Poon Hill. Poon Hill offers you the striking panorama of huge Himalayas including Annapurna South, Annapurna I, Annapurna II, III, and IV, Dhaulagiri, Lamjung Himal, Gangapurna, and Manaslu ranges among few others. The phenomenal sunrise from Poon Hill is just unmissable, and the provocative sight of high mountains surrounding you can mesmerize anyone who's the part of this awesome trek.

This amazing Ghorepani Poonhill trek begins from Nayapul, a beautiful city about an hour's drive away, Pokhara. The trail then leads you through the dense rhododendron and magnolia forests , beautiful small villages and spectacular view of mountains. On the way the Poon hill trek provides breathtaking sunrise views over the Himalayan peaks of the Annapurna Sanctuary. During the trial you will see beautiful small Gurung and Magar villages. These people are famous all over the world as the brave Gurkhas, considered the world’s most courageous warriors

This trek brings you to Ghorepani of Poon, Magar a mid-hill tribe, most of whose houses and lodges are painted blue. These lodges and houses provides a magnificent view of Dhaulagiri, Annapurna South, Annapurna Fang (Vara Shikhar) peak. This small and beautiful village is surrounded by tall rhododendron forests.

This eight-day trek can deliver you some of the best moments of your life. You can also extend your trek to explore the Annapurna region, where you can look into Annapurna Base Camp Trek and Annapurna Circuit Trek, as well.