Poon Hill Trek

Overview:

       Poon Hill trek is famous for the views of the mountain ranges. This trek is moderate for the hiking/trekking enthusiast.

 Poon Hill is a hill station overlooking the Annapurna Massif range and Dhaulagiri

mountain range, located on border of Myagdi District and Kaski District in Gandaki Province of Nepal. This lookout is the key viewpoint in the Ghorepani Poon Hill trek. Mountains such as an Annapurna 8,091m, Dhaulagiri 8,127, Annapurna South 7,219 Meter, Machapuchare 6,993 Meter, Hinchuli, Annapurna III, Dhampus peak, Dhulagiri II, and many other tall peaks can be seen from here.

Poon Hill is located 270 km west from Kathmandu (The capital of Nepal). The hike to Poon Hill from Pokhara takes 2–3 days. The Poon Hill viewpoint is on the way to Annapurna Sanctuary which lies in the centre of Annapurna Conservation Area. Trekkers need to obtain an ACCAP Permit from Kathmandu in order to complete this hike.

Due to expansions of road, one can easily reach Poon Hill i.e. Ghorepani area in one days time from the nearest city Pokhara..

Highest Altitude: 3193m(Poon Hill) 

Day 1:

• Pokhara -Nayapul :2 Hrs by Bus
• Nayapul - Birethanti: 2 Hrs walk

Day 2:

• Birethanti - Ulleri(1960m) - Ghorepani(2750m) : 10 Hrs

Day 3:

• Ghorepani-Poon Hill - Tadapani(2590m)- Chhomrong(2170m)- Jhinu Danda/Hot spring(1,780m) :12 Hrs

Day 4:

• Chhomrong - Landruk(1565m) - Pothana (1870m) :

Day 5:

• Dhampus(1650) - Pothna - Pokhara:

Attractions Enroute:

• Stunning views of the Annapurna Range
• Watefalls and rivers along the way.
• Gurung Heritage.
• Tourists all along the way as its a very famous route.
• Tatopani-Natural Hot Spring.
• "NAMASTE / HELLO" greetings by the local Childrens.

Notes:

• Lodging and Fooding and water wont be a problem in this Trail Route.
• This trek is almost Half of the whole ABC Trek.

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