Ghorepani, poonhill , Ghandruk Trek
Ghorepani /Ghandruk Trek (Poonhill)
This is one of the popular trekking routes in Annapurna region it is a colorful short sweet for the four different mountain range Dhaulagiri range, Annapurnarange,Nilgiri and Manaslu range. Mt. Dhaulagiri 8167m, manaslu (8163m),Mt. Annapurna I (8091m), Mt. Nilgiri (7040m), Annapurna south (7219m), Annapurna II (7937m), Annapurna III (7555m), Annapurna IV (7525m), Hiunchuli (6441m), fishtail/Machapuchare (6998m), Lamjung peak (6986m), Tukuche peak 6920m, Dhampus peak 6012m are the Himalayas seen from Poon hill. This trekking circuit consists of beautiful landscape with fascinating beauty which cannot be expressed in words. This area is inside the Annapurna conservation area so it consists of different type of mammals and birds. It is biggest Rhododendron (Nepali National Flower) forest in the world. The Rhododendron blooming season is March/April there are 7 different types of color can see. Ghorepani is a village inhabited by Magars ethnic communities after the ghorepani you enter the Ghandruk village it is the native village of Gurung ethnic and this is a biggest gurung village in Nepal both of this ethnic group is non as Gorkha who are known for their warm hospitality. Village is known for its traditional houses, typical Nepali food, unique culture, ethnic museum. Which you will come to encounter with. Numerous cultural programs are organized by the local youth clubs and mother community to entertain the visitors.
Ghorepani/ Ghandruk (Poon hill) trekking is regard as Annapurna balcony trekking fit for all age trekkers and adventure seekers. This trek is one of the moderate and easy trekking trails in Annapurna region for those who are looking for a few days close to nature with more best facilities teahouse trekking in Annapurna region.
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