The Ghodepani Poon Hill trek (aka the Poon Hill Trek) is one of the best short treks in the Annapurna Region of Nepal.
Classic mountain treks in Nepal generally require two or three weeks of your time, but one of the great things about the Ghodepani Poon Hill trek is that it can be accomplished in as little as four days from Pokhara, however, most people take five days. It mostly depends upon your fitness level and physical stamina.
Several factors contribute to its popularity: it requires only moderate fitness and is one of the least physically-demanding of Nepal’s treks, making it ideal for families or retirees; there is little risk of altitude sickness (highest altitude is 3,210m); and the accommodation, in the shape of family-run tea houses, is of good quality, so there is no need to cart around tents, sleeping bags (although we do recommend you take a sleeping bag for extra comfort and warmth) and food.
Apart from being a great introduction to trekking for non-trekkers, as well as providing a fantastic experience for those with little time, the main draw-card of the trek is the beauty and diversity of the scenery: one minute there is lush vegetation, the next, terraced rice fields and then alpine areas. All along the trek, the highly-attractive fluted peak of Machhapuchhare (Fishtail Peak) dominates the skyline.
The pre-dawn ascend to Poon Hill (3210 m) which takes half an hour will reward you with the sublime views of the most famous and picturesque mountains – Dhaulagiri, Nilgiri, Fishtail, Singachuli, Annapurna I and Annapurna South in all their glory. It is almost a mystical experience to behold the early rays of golden sun caressing the snow capped peaks with your own eyes.
Mardi Himal Trek is the best alternative to Ghodepani Poon Hill Trek which is recently getting most popular trekking route for the one who has short span of time to travel in Nepal. We provide the most best looking packages to our guest with our warm hospitality.
