Ghorepani Poon Hill Trek: The ultimate short trek, Ghorepani Poon Hill Trek will take you to the foothills of Annapurna. The route is easy to follow, making it ideal for first-time hikers and families with children.
Poon Hill, the most famous viewpoint in the Annapurna Region, offers breathtaking sunrise and Himalayan scenery, you’ll be traveling along trails covered with oaks, conifers, red and pink rhododendron, junipers, moss-draped trees, ferns, and varieties of orchids with Machhapuchhre (Fishtail Peak) overlooking the route.
Overview
The Ghorepani Poon Hill Trek features some of the greatest Himalayan sights. You get to journey underneath the sacred Annapurna’s slopes in less than a week, close-up views of the snow-capped summits, walking through traditional Gurung and Magar villages which are home to courageous Gurkha troops. Enjoy their wonderful welcome while learning about their distinctive culture.
Poon Hill is the highest point, both practically and metaphorically. Trekking to Poon Hill to witness the morning light over these beautiful snow-capped mountains is a lifetime experience. This is a great introduction to the Himalayas for even experienced hikers, especially if time is limited.
The accommodation along this well-traveled road is great, staying at comfortable luxurious lodges as well as cheap alternatives are available in practically every destination, where meals are not disappointing and the mountains of course, never fail to impress you with their photogenic glory. The majority of lodges provide internet access and showers.
Travel Insurance:
Travel insurance is required for all clients engaging in any activity. We strongly urge you to obtain a complete insurance plan from reputable insurance.
Passport and Visa:
Every client must have a valid passport from the return date with a 6 months prior validity by the Nepalese consulate in your country or immigration office at Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu.
Equipment list:
- Daypack above 40 liters. (Must be waterproof)
- Down jacket (rental available)
- Warm sleeping bag (rental available)
- Sun head, gulf cap, sunglasses
- Headlamp, and torchlight, power bank, and extra batteries
- Ear-muffs, sun Lotions/sun cream, wet wipes, and hand sanitizer.
- Pair of liner gloves thin wool and synthetic.
- Cotton t-shirts, Synthetic t-shirt.
- Long sleeve polyester or synthetic lightweight for sunny days.
- Soft-shell jacket water & wind resist.
- Swimming costume.
- Inner clothes as your requirement.
- Liner socks, woolen socks.
- Proper trekking boots with good ankle support.
- Imodium or Pepto Bismo capsules for upset stomach or diarrhea.
- Diamox for altitude sickness. The guide will help you to take it.
- One small personal-sized first-aid kit with blister treatments such as moleskin, bands, anti-infection ointments, muscle relief ointments