Ghorepani Poon Hill Trek

Trek Grade

Strenuous

Also known as Annapurna Panorama Trekking, Ghorepani Poon Hill Trek is a standout amongst the most mainstream and simple treks that wander through the excellent ethnic towns of Annapurna Region. Strengthening through some rhododendron woodlands, Poon Hill Trekking in Nepal will give you a chance to feel the Himalayan Panorama while giving you the chances to draw near to the neighborhood Culture. Nonetheless, Poon Hill Trek is clearly best known for the perspectives from Poon Hill. Being prominently known as the Photographer’s Paradise, you can catch a portion of the best snaps of amazing Annapurna and Dhaulagiri ranges. Poon Hill offers you the striking display of tremendous Himalayas including Annapurna South, Annapurna I, Annapurna II, III, and IV, Dhaulagiri, Lamjung Himal, Gangapurna, and Manaslu ranges among few others. Notwithstanding that, Poon Hill Trekking will likewise give you a chance to witness terraced slants, warm towns, excellent paddy fields, and great culture and way of life of ethnic groups like Gurungs, and Magars. Ghorepani and Ghandruk are two of the biggest Gurung settlements in the Annapurna Region.

Itinerary

Day 1 Days 1-4: Kathmandu / Pokhara / Marpha

After exploring Kathmandu, we fly to Pokhara, then on to Jomsom, and head up to the ancient village of Marpha, set along the Kali Gandaki gorge on the edge of the Tibetan Plateau.
Day 2 Days 5-7: Kagbeni / Muktinath / Chusang / Gami

We head to Kagbeni and explore its ancient alleys and entrance gates, then visit the holy site of Muktinath, one of the most venerated pilgrimage sites in the Himalaya. Panoramic views include the great Kali Gandaki Gorge and the steep, ice-capped peaks that frame it. Near the village of Chusang, we visit ancient, man-made cave-temples carved into red, orange, and silver cliffs, the cave-temple at Mentsi Lakhang, as well as the wonderful fortified village of Tethang, with its medieval atmosphere. Our road journey continues as we cross over the Nye La, a mountain pass, to reach the small settlement of Gami, with its beautiful mani walls (rock walls of intricately carved prayer stones). We’ll enjoy stunning and wide-ranging views of the arid Tibetan plateau landscape and snow-capped mountains all around us.

Cost Include and Exclude

Include

Expert leadership of a Wilderness Travel Trip Leader
Accommodations in first-class hotels in Kathmandu and Pokhara, and in basic but best-available lodges in Mustang
All meals included except 1 lunch and 1 dinner as indicated in Detailed Itinerary
All ground transportation and baggage handling from meeting until departure
All activities as indicated in Detailed Itinerary
Services of trail staff on hikes

Exclude

Travel to and from the arrival and departure location as indicated in Detailed Itinerary
Additional hotel nights outside the trip’s scheduled dates
Optional gratuities to Trip Leaders or staff
Optional travel insurance
Other expenses of a personal nature (some alcoholic beverages, laundry, etc.)
Visa fees

Frequently Asked Questions

Terrain

In general, you should be fit and be able to be on your feet 4 to 6 hours a day on this journey. Our walks and hikes are on mountain trails that involves ascents and descents of up to a thousand feet. All participants should be in good shape and enjoy mountain trails. The exploration of the monasteries and day hikes normally involve some up and down walking, which at high altitudes and in dry conditions, can feel strenuous.
Getting in Shape

For your own enjoyment, we recommend you make a special effort to be in good physical condition. Daily brisk walking is an excellent preparatory exercise. While in Mustang, we will be at altitudes between 9,000 and 13,678 feet. Individuals vary widely in their physical response to high altitude.

Testimonials

Huge thanks to Mountain Legend for providing an unforgettable experience. The Head Guide, Passang Temba, was highly organized and had 100% confidence in his judgment. All the logistic was managed wonderfully by the team. Mountain legends itineraries were designed in the very right way to provide better acclimatization the which leads to a much more enjoyable journey in the mountains with extra acclimatization.

Anne Linda Green

United Kingdom

Our Trip with Mountain Legend Last year was superb. We did the Annapurna Circuit trek. Everything was well-organized, and the knowledgeable guides and other support staff were professional. they know what we want to eat to what kind of facilities we want. Kudos to the wonderful team Mountain Legend has. We will come back again for another trip in Nepal.

Christina S. Bromage

United Kingdom

People come to the Himalayas to see the beautiful scenery, but it is the people of Nepal who make the experience. And it is the Nepalese people who look after you on your journey that make it particularly memorable. We had an outstanding team with us -sirdar, cook, guides, porters, and I want to thank Mountain Legend for giving an outstanding Experience.

Peter Hillary

New Zealand