Our Ghorepani Poon hill trek is the most adored short treks in Nepal - perfect for families with kids, beginners & first-timers. The name of the trek comes from a hilltop Poon hill that lies in the Annapurna region of Nepal. The hill gets its name from the local community of Poon people who surround the nearby hills. Poon hill is around 3210 meters from the sea level and has no settlement on the top. And, it is rather a viewpoint for witnessing the mountain panorama of the Annapurna.
The trail that leads in and out to the final destination is what makes the Poon hill trek very beautiful. Furthermore, this aspect makes this trek the most demanded short trek in Nepal. This trek is completely inhabited and every settlement is significant. To add up, the lifestyle, culture, tradition and hospitality is different from one another. The cultural part aside, you will make your way through dense forest. The forest is home of rhododendron of different colors. To add up, this forest is home to several species of birds and animal. Walking on the trails of Poon hill trek is as well historical. Historical because this trail that was once used by the merchants of silk route trade.
Others elements like the stories and folklores shared by people adds up to the beauty. One other beautiful element of this trek is the hot springs in the region. These hot springs work as natural stress busters. Trekkers often take a dip in the hot springs to release their exhaustion from the trek. Also, hot spring is an ideal place for making friends with other trekkers. On the other hand, a very intriguing aspect of this trek is being able to wear traditional dress. Ghandruk, a traditional gurung village, allows you to enjoy wearing cultural dresses. On the other hand, the village houses a small and local cultural museum. This museum collects weapons used by locals and photos relating to historical events.
Overall, Poon hill trek is a wonderful short trek in Nepal. Also, you can enjoy this trek even in short time and without any experience. This trek is a true way of experiencing Nepal and its beauty. Book for this trek today at an unbeatable price!