Poonhill Trek is a short and very popular trek to the lap of Mt. Annapurna in Nepal. It is a demanding trek for all age groups in the Annapurna region, because of the low elevation into nature with the view of the massif Himalayas.
This Short Poonhill Trek is genuinely a Panoramic Trek to one of the most deserved Annapurna regions on the lap of the Himalayas where nature and culture intermingle together to form a unique blend of vision taking you to the highest overnight camp of Ghorepani (2860M).
The variation of the Poon Hill 4 days Trek has made the trail one of Nepal's most visited and easy hiking destinations. This will be a warm-up Short Annapurna Trek for beginners as well as for those who want to enjoy a small hike below the Himalayas with family and friends to have a close view of Annapurna (8091m) and Dhaulagiri (8167m) ranges both above 8000 meters spreading with numerous of other Himalayas.
The trail is diverse in nature and culture; different ethnic groups of people reside in the area. Passing through beautiful rivers, suspension bridges, villages, terraced farmland, and the jungle will enthrall every trekker with its beauty.
Moreover, the area has different flora and fauna, including leopards, deer, Langur, red pandas, etc are found in the area. The massif Himalayas like Annapurna, Nilgiri, Machhapuchre, Dhaulagiri, Gangapurna, etc is a must-see.
This short Poonhyill Trek will take us close to the base camp of Annapurna in a short period to explore the mighty Himalayas. The trail is easy to wander along the river, villages, and jungle; making it filled with beautiful colors of culture and nature combined. The sunrise view from Poonhill (3210m) will be breathtaking.
It is easy with the trail to go and also the altitude, as the highest elevation of Poonhill Trek in Nepal is 3210m above sea level which is the popular hill station known as Poon hill but trekkers will spend overnight at the base of Poonhill which is Ghorepani (2860m). This makes it more fun and easy to wander in the Annapurna region of Nepal.
The diversity of Gurung settlements throughout the trail also allows us to visit the Ghandruk village and its well-preserved typical museum. Their hospitality, festivals, and cultures are filled with beauty.
This makes the trail also known as Ghorepani Ghandruk Trek, as in this mini-circular trail of the Annapurna region ethnic settlement plays a vital role in preserving the entire ecology of the Annapurna region.
Discover Altitude has designed this Poonhill Trek for those who are on a short holiday tour in Nepal but are desperate to do some hiking tour below the Himalayas.
If so, come and join the local agency, we will make your stay in Nepal a memorable one for your entire life. Enjoy and observe the mountain people's life and culture, allowing them to serve their typical hospitality. View Nepal through the eye of locals.
Which is the Best time of the year for the Poonhill Trek
Poonhill trek is a short and simple trekking trail in Nepal, which can be completed within 3-4 days depending upon your location within the city of Nepal. Despite its simple trail, the Poonhill trek is blessed with magnificent views of the hills, the Himalayas, nature, and local culture.
Due to its simplicity, the Poonhill trek can be accomplished by any age group and gender and for those who want to experience the wide range of Annapurna and Dhaulagiri Himalayan ranges. Poonhill trek is one of the best, to be close to the Himalayas and far away from city crowds.
Poonhill trek can be done throughout the year, however, the month of June and July are not recommended for the Poonhill trek, as these months are the monsoon in Nepal. This trail receives sufficient rainfall and the views of the Himalayas are not possible to observe due to monsoon clouds also the trail will be wet with frequent rain during your trek.
When is it best to experience snowfall in Poonhill trek
Poonhill trekking trail is one of the easiest trail of the Annapurna region, which can be done any time of the year. Due to its closeness from the main city of Pokhara, there are numbers of standared lodges and hotels throughout the trail. With standard facilities hotels provides Wifi, hot shower, attach bathrooms, mountain facing rooms and different cusine.
Trekking into Poonhill during the month of Spring will add benefit to explore variety of natural vegetation and the forest of Ghorepani - Poonhill, which is the largest Rododendron forest will be filled with different clours of flowers. Apart from these, during the month of December, Januray and Feburary, which are the winter in Nepal, Poonhill trail will be filled with snow.
As winter recieves thick snowfall in the himalayas, however due to low altitude (3210M) Poonhill receives snowfall but lesser as compared to other higher region. Trekkers can experience snowfall during this months of the year, due to snowfall all the forest, villages and hills remains covered with white snow and the views remains one of the best.
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