About Ghorepani Poon Hill Ghandruk Trek
Ghorepani - Poon Hill Trek via Ghandruk is a perfect trek for the people who prefer short yet enjoyable treks. This expedition offers a diversity of superb natural beauty from Ghorepani Poon Hill tower at 3210 meters. You will see the fabulous views of the ‘Fishtail’ Machhapuchhre (6,993m), Annapurna I (8,091m), Dhaulagiri (8,167 m), Annapurna South (7,219m) and numerous other peaks.
The name Ghorepani in Nepali means horse-water as this place is a significant campsite for traders before it became a trekkers' stop. Ghorepani is an attractive place with small shops and stalls for selling local products and craft. To catch the wonderful magnificence of sunrise over the Himalayas, the trek makes an early morning climb along the steep trail to the viewpoint of Poon Hill (3,200m). Poon Hill (3,210m/10,529ft) is a great position from where you will enjoy fantastic panoramic views of the Mustang and Pokhara valley. You will also get the chance to view the more than twenty highest mountains including the close-up views of the Annapurna and Dhaulagiri ranges.
Poon Hill is a hill station which is popular for viewing sunrise and sunset. The picture perfect scene of sun rays falling on the surface of Annapurna and Dhaulagiri cannot be described in words. This trek is also popular with the name 'Annapurna Sunrise Trek'. Ghorepani Poon Hill Trek starts from the village with the river bank of the Modi River after short drive from Pokhara to Nayapul.
Annapurna Sunrise trek can be a good option to spend a good weekend, honeymoon or even a family trip to break yourself from hectic schedule of everyday life. Ghorepani Poon Hill is a short & soft adventure trekking suitable to those who have limited time but want to spent their holidays doing trekking with an adventure in Annapurna region.Those who have enough time for trek & want to have circular view of Annapurna Himalayas can go through Annapurna Circuit Trek-23 days, Annapurna Base Camp trek via Tilicho Lake would be a great option for those who want to walk on Annapurna trail by reaching the tranquil Tilicho Lake.Annapurna Base Camp is also a good & poupalr choice among trekkers.