GHOREPANI AND POON HILL SUNRISE PANORAMA TREKKING
‘ on world’s largest natural rhododendron garden with stunning sunrise over Himalayan peaks’
Trekking Highlights:
- Sweeping panorama of world’s 3 high mountains Annapurna-Dhaulagiri and Manaslu in world’s largest natural garden filled with enchanting rhododendron and magnolia tree lines
- High and scenic Poon Hill with stunning sunrise over 360 degree wide views of mountains
- From low warm paddy fields to cool alpine woodland with daily views of snow capped peaks
- Explore local Gurung-Poon / Magar people traditional hill villages of great interest and culture
Trip at Glance:
- Trip Mode: On Hotels – Lodge on treks.
- Trek Grade: Moderate with Ups and Downhill walks
- Activities: Tour of world heritage sites-exciting drives and scenic walks
- Areas of Trekking: Nepal North Mid West around massive Annapurna Himalaya.
- People & Culture: Gurung-Magar / Poon people of high hills of Annapurna with Hindu Buddhist religion & culture
- Trekking duration: 04 Nights & 05 Days (Pokhara to Pokhara).
- Highest Altitude gain: 3,210 m / 10,593 ft high on top scenic Poon Hill
- Average Walks per day: 4 hrs to 6 hrs or more as per our standard itinerary days.
- Overall duration in Nepal: 09 Nights & 10 Days (Kathmandu to Kathmandu).
- Best Season: All months of the year (except June to August monsoon wet
months) March to May wild flowers in full bloom.
Introduction:
Ghorepani & Poon Hill Sunrise Panorama, a scenic destination on high hills of Annapurna Himalaya a magnificent trek of short duration where you can have the most of mountain scenery and soak in local culture around hill villages in the comfort of nice and lovely lodge with views.
People with limited time in Nepal can join in this beautiful walks to Ghorepani & Poon Hill Sunrise Panorama, a trek of less than a week overlooking superb panorama of world three highest mountains at one glance from scenic Poon Hill at above 3,210 m and 10, 593 ft high.
From Poon Hill offers stunning sunrise views over great chain of Himalayan peaks from Mt. Dhaulagiri 8,167 m (world’s 7th highest), Mt. Annapurna 8,091 m (world’s 10th highest) to Mt. Manaslu 8,163 m (world’s 8th highest) with range of lesser peaks with majestic Machhapuchare Himal known as Fish Tail due to its twin summits.
Besides mountain views leads you within enchanting woodland of tall rhododendron-magnolia and pines tree lines, the area around Ghorepani regarded as world’s largest natural rhododendron garden, which is also country’s national flower.
In spring time the hills are alive when wild flowers are in bloom in the shade of mighty Dhaulagiri and Annapurna mountain range.
Ghorepani & Poon Hill Sunrise Panorama starts and ends at beautiful Pokhara city located on a scenic valley on the laps of Annapurna Himalaya which reflects on its serene Phewa and Begnas Lakes.
A great country walk for all types of people to enjoy the views of mountain with dramatic landscapes scenery in the harmony of local Gurung and Poon / Magar hill people villages with constant views on this picturesque journey on Ghorepani & Poon Hill Sunrise Panorama trekking.
Guideline Itinerary:
Day 01: Reach Kathmandu via respective airlines and transfer to your Hotels.
Day 02: In Kathmandu with sightseeing tour at places of interest and trek preparation.
Day 03: Drive / Fly to Pokhara 860 m – 06 hrs journey (30 mins via air)
Day 04: Drive to Hille 1,420 m and trek to Ulleri village 1,730 m – 04 hrs and 3 hrs ride.
Day 05: Trek to Ghorepani 2,874 m – 04 hrs.
Day 06: Hike to Poon Hill for sunrise, mountain views trek to Tadapani 2, 721 m- 05 hrs
Day 07: Trek to Tolka 1.645 m via Ghandruk 1,950 and Landruk village 1,460 m – 06 hrs
Day 08: Trek to Dhampus 1,540 m and drive back to Pokhara 4 hrs walks an hour drive.
Day 09: Drive / Fly back to Kathmandu and transfer to respective hotels.
Day 10: International departure for homeward bound.
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