Annapurna Poon hill trek is the shortest popular trek is located in Annapurna region of Nepal. One of the most acceptable for all, mainly to those people who do not have much more time to do the trek with the full panorama view of Mt. Annapurna and other popular mountains located in Annapurna Region having the dreamiest desire to observe the beauty of nature. This trek allows getting the visual of snow-capped mountains, chance to be closed with Nepali Culture moreover mountain cultures. This is the important opportunity to see the mountain views with the Sunrise which spreading the light to the Earth. Also important for sunrise view and also known as sunrise view trek.
The 10 days Annapurna Poon hill trek formally begin from Naya Pul. Before starting the trekking you shall spend a day in Kathmandu by exploring the valley sightseeing the major World heritage site of Nepal. After reaching Pokhara another beautiful city of Nepal and also famous for touring. Pokhara is also known as the city of lakes. Then next, we start trekking toward Ghorepani. On the way of Pooh hill, we will cross the beautiful hills with the stunning view of the mountains. Before heading off to Tadpani, we will be at the top of Poon Hill in the early morning to observe the sunrise views.
Annapurna Poon hill trek Itinerary
- Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu (1,300m/4,264ft)
- Day 02: Kathmandu: Sightseeing and Trek Preparation
- Day 03: Fly/drive to Pokhara
- Day 04: Trek to Ulleri around 6 hours.
- Day 05: Ulleri to Ghorepani around 4 – 5 hours trek
- Day 06: Ghorepani to Tadapani with a visit to Poon Hill around 6 – 7 hours treks
- Day 07: Tadapani to Ghandruk around 3 – 4 hours trek
- Day 08: Ghandruk to Pokhara around 4 hours trek and 1-hour drive
- Day 09: Drive/Fly to Kathmandu
- Day 10: Final Departure
10 days Annapurna Poon Hill trek itinerary is seemed quite short and get the chance see the magnificent view of sunrise as well Annapurna range. We are always on your service with the reliable cost.
<h3>Mount Annapurna</h3>
Mount Annapurna is the tenth highest peak in the World having 8,091 meters height from the sea level. Annapurna massif has 6 famous, well known, important peaks over 7000 meters elevation. These are listed below:
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<li>Annapurna I (main peak) having elevation 8,091m ranked 10<sup>th</sup> highest,</li>
<li>Annapurna II having elevation 7,937m ranked 16<sup>th</sup> highest,</li>
<li>Annapurna III having elevation 7,555m ranked 42<sup>nd</sup> highest</li>
<li>Annapurna IV having elevation 7,52m</li>
<li>Gangapurna having elevation 7,455m ranked 59<sup>th</sup> highest,</li>
<li>Annapurna South having elevation 7,219m ranked 101<sup>st</sup></li>
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<h3>Natural hot spring</h3>
In the Annapurna region, there is more natural hot spring. We will cross 2 or 3 natural hot spring pond suitable for taking a hot spring water bath with free of cost. These hot spring ponds are located on the way to Annapurna Base Camp. It is believed that, if we take bath with hot spring our body will free from different diseases.
<h3>Sunrise and Sunset</h3>
Poon hill is the famous place for sunrise and sunset in the Annapurna region. While viewing the sunrise and sunset view from Poon Hill, we can get chance to see the stunning views of the mountain ranges like Annapurna, Dhaulagiri, Himchuli, Machhapuchhre, Gangapurna etc. Also, Sarangkot is also another popular place to see sunrise and sunset, which is near from Pokhara city. Pokhara is known the as city of lakes.
<h3>Traditional Village</h3>
Gurung and Magar are the major cast found in the Annapurna region. Himalayan villages; Landruk, Ghandruk and chhomorung are the popular traditional village of Gurung and Marag people. We can get the chance to visit the traditional museum in Ghandruk which shows the traditional tools as will culture and cultural dresses.
<h3>Flora and Fauna</h3>
Nepal is rich in bio-diversity. Below the 1000 meters elevation, the climate is quite tropical, these are cultivated area. Different types of flowering and non-flowering plants are found in this region. Different species of Rhododendron and the Orchid are the major plants. And this region is the habitat of the rare animals like blue sheep and Himalayan Thar, snow leopards, musk deer. Also the living place of Yeti, which is already disappear from this region.
