Ghorepani Pun Hill Trek

                    Ghorepani, Poon Hill Trek

Before entering into the Ghorepani, Poon Hill Trek, I would like to pass on some basic Information regarding Annapurna Conservation Area which was the 1st and the Largest Conservation Area of whole Nepal.

Ghorepani is a village in Myagdi District in the Dhawalagiri Zone of northern-central Nepal. It lies 17 kilometres from the district capital of Baglung at an elevation of approximately 2874m (9429ft). The village lies within the Annapurna Conservation Area (ACA) and contains a number of "guest houses" that provide lodging and meals to mountain trekkers, many of whom spend the night before a pre-dawn trek to the top of nearby Poon Hill (3210m/10531ft) to watch the sunrise.
The place used to be a rest stop where ancient traders found water (pani in Nepali) for their horses (ghoda in Nepali) thus leading to the nomenclature Ghorepani.
Ghorepani lies on a major trail linking several other villages as well as the Annapurna Base Camp. From the South-East direction, it can normally be reached by foot from the village of Birethanti in about 10 hours depending on the trekker. However, many trekkers prefer to overnight at one of the lower villages on their way to Ghorepani, covering the distance over two days owing to the steepness of the trail, the increase in altitude and the beauty of the natural surroundings. From the North-West direction, Ghorepani can be reached in about 8 - 10 hours starting from Tatopani. This trail passes through the villages of Shikha, Dana and Chitre.. Ghorepani, Pun Hill Trek is world's Best Trekking spot in the world.takes you to the Heart of Annapurna and Fishtail.

Annapurna (its  a Sanskrit word meaning Food specially Crops) is a section of the Himalayas in the North Central Nepal that includes 8,091 m (26,545 ft) Annapurna I, thirteen additional peaks over 7,000 m (22,970 ft) and 16 more over 6,000 m (19,690 ft).

Annapurna I is 10th among Earth's fourteen 8 thousand meters other Himalayas present in Nepal as well as in other parts of the World..

At 8167meter Dhaulagiri I rises 34 Km to the West across the Kali Gandaki Gorge, considered Earth's deepest canyon. Annapurna is a Sanskrit name which literally means "full of food" (feminine form), but is normally translated as Goddess of Harvest. In the rligion Hinduism, Annapurna is "... the universal and timeless Feeding Goddess ... the mother who feeds."

Without her there is starvation, a universal fear: This makes Annapurna a Universal Goddess ... Her most popular shrine is located in Kashi, on the banks of the river Ganga." Her association with the giving of food (wealth) led her in time to be known as Laxmi, the Goddess of Wealth.

The entire massif and surrounding area are protected within the 7,629 km2 Annapurna Conservation Area, the first and largest conservation area in Nepal. The Annapurna Conservation Area is home to several world-class treks including the Annapurna Circuit.

Not so Difficult and beautiful middle hills adventure trek for 09 days.

This trek is for beginner trekkers and well suited for family adventure who have limited time but still don't want to Miss the Himalayas.The trail passes through rhododendron forest and fascinating traditional villages of Nepal's ethnic communities of the Gurung, Magar, and Thakali. This trek gradually takes you up to an elevation of 2850 meter at Ghorepani and further more at an altitude of 3200 meter Poon hill as best viewpoint of Ghorepani treks from where you will see the best sunrise in the morning. The trek ends at the low hills Syauli Bazar sideline by the bank of Modi river.

This trek is a wonderful opportunity to witness the beauty of the Annapurna region with a shorter trek. The trip starts just north of Pokhara, Nayapul. The Ghorepani poon hill trekking offers, spectacular mountain scenery through charming

villages inhabited by the ethics people of Nepal, dense rhododendron forests full of birds and deep subtropical valleys. Rewarding Ghorepani poon hill treks, this can be enjoyed by every lover of nature and beautiful landscape. Ghorepani Poon

Hill circuit trek is world popular trekking destination where by you can enjoy beautiful mountains view, culture and people of Annapurna region. Ghorepani trekking is possible to make short and long trekking program Itinerary as Your/customer's demands. This circuit is designed for Short Holiday Travelers. We recommend Ghorepani circuit trekking because you see the 270 degree panoramic view of different Mountains from one single Spot. The best for the ultimate adventure fun loving people is Ghorepani Pun Hill and Ghandruk Trek

This trek is for beginner trekkers and well suited for family adventure who have limited time but still don't want to escape the real Himalayas.The trail passes through rhododendron forest and fascinating traditional villages of Nepal’s ethnic communities of the Gurung, Magar, and Thakali. This trek gradually takes you up to an elevation of 2850 meter at Ghorepani and further more at an altitude of 3200 meter Poon hill as best viewpoint of Ghorepani treks from where you will see the best sunrise in the morning. The trek ends at the low hills Syauli Bazar sideline by the bank of Modi river.
This trek is a wonderful opportunity to witness the beauty of the Annapurna region with a shorter trek. The trip starts just north of Pokhara, Nayapul. The Ghorepani poon hill trekking offers, spectacular mountain scenery through charming villages inhabited by the ethics people of Nepal, dense rhododendron forests full of birds and deep subtropical valleys. Rewarding Ghorepani poon hill treks, this can be enjoyed by every lover of nature and beautiful landscape. Ghorepani Poon Hill circuit trek is world popular trekking destination where by you can enjoy beautiful mountains view, culture and people of Annapurna region. Ghorepani trekking is possible to make short and long trekking program Itinerary as customer's demands. This circuit is designed for shorter holidays travellers.  We recommend Ghorepani circuit trekking because you see the 270 degree panoramic view of mountain. This is for the Best for the ultimate Nature and Adventure plus fun loving people.

----> Kalyan Lamsal

Annapurna base camp Trek

There are few treks that combine so many different landscapes  and bring you so close to the base of 7,000 and 8,000 m high peaks in a such a short period of time as the Annapurna Base Camp Trek.

The Annapurna Base Camp trek is one of the most popular treks in the Annapurna region.  The trail goes alongside terraced rice paddies, lush rhododendron forests, and high altitude landscapes,  with the Annapurna Range in view most of the times.

The setting of the Annapurna Base Camp at 4130 mt is unique and incredibly spectacular, set amidst the mighty peaks of Annapurna I (8091 m), Annapurna South (7219 m), Machapuchhre (6993 m) and Hiunchuli (6441 m).

The Annapurna Base Camp Trek takes 7 to 11 days, depending on your itinerary and length of walking days.  The itinerary presented here takes 11 days, starting from Nayapool at 1 1/2 driving from Pokhara, and going north up till Gorepani and the famous viewpoint of Poon Hill. From Gorepani you go eastwards to Chomrong and then north again, entering the Modi Kola Valley up till the Base Camp.

You can return via Jhinu Danda, and give your tired muscles a well deserved rest in the delightful hot springs.  Upon your return it is worthwhile visiting one of the Gurung villages of Ghandruk or Landruk.

The lodges in the Annapurna Trekking Region are well equipped with in general extensive menus, ranging from the typical Nepali dhal bath (rice with different vegetable an ingredients   ) Hot showers are readily available as well.

The Annapurna’s are easily accessible, with the starting points of the different treks just an hour or two away from Pokhara.

Between Himalayan Hotel and Machapucchre Base Camp there can be a risk of avalanches, make sure you inform yourself properly before setting off.   if you wish to It is possible to do this trek in all seasons, however, in the winter the Base Camp is sometimes closed due to the level of snow. In spring time the huge rhododendron forests are in full 

• TRAIL

  Side Trails & Circuits

• DAYS

  11

  MAX ALTITUDE

  4130 m

  DIFFICULTY

  Easy/Moderate

• SEASON

  Autumn till Spring (in winter, check with travel agency if lodges are open)

  START

  Nayapool

  FINISH

  Nayapool

• TYPE

  Teahouse

• PERMITS NEEDED

  ACAP, TIMS

Itinerary

• Day 1 Pokhara to Nayapul (1 1/2 hrs), trek to Ulleri (1940 m) 6 hrs
• Day 2 Trek to Ghorepani (2750m) 5 hrs
• Day 3 Trek to Poon Hill (3194m) for sunrise and to Tadapani (2590m) 6 hrs
• Day 4 Trek to Chomrong (2210m) 4 hrs
• Day 5 Trek to Himalayan Hotel (2840m) 7 hrs
• Day 6 Trek to Machapuchare Basecamp (3700m) 4 hrs
• Day 7 Trek to Annapurna Base Camp (4130 m) 3 hrs (1/2 day hike to glaciar optional)
• Day 8 Return to Bamboo (2310m) 7 hrs
• Day 9 Trek to Jhinu Danda (1780 m); visit hotsprings
• Day 10 Trek to Ghandruk (5 hrs)
• Day 11 Trek to Nayapool (5 hrs) and by bus to Pokhara ( 1 1/2 h

Everest Base Camp Trek

Everest base camp trek in Nepal is a must do trek in your life time if you are an outdoor lover, dozens of companies offer Everest base camp trek, but we believe our experience, safety precautions, and solid record of trekking, hiking and climbing in the Himalayas make your best choice for trekking in Nepal and Tibet.
CNN International recommended Everest Base Camp trek in Nepal as one of the best top ten adventure trip in the world for 2011.

So come and join us for a trip of the life time, where Orange monasteries are bestowed with colorful prayer flags; carved prayer mani stones line the trails; and an unbending faith in traditional values embrace this Sherpa world of Everest Khumbu region. We also climb Kalapathar (18,190ft) for a stunning close up panoramic view of Everest and other major peaks.
Every trekker and hiker's dream in the world is to stand face to face with the tallest mountain on earth Mt. Everest ! - On our Everest base camp trek, your dreams will come true!! like the picture here in the right is taken from Kalapatthar view point of Everest by our good friend and 2nd time trekker to Nepal Mrs. Joanna Piacchij who did Annapurna trek in 2004 and Everest trek in 2010 October with us, to see beautiful pictures of her Gokyo and Everest base camp trek please click here - you can also stand infront of Mt. Everest like this in our Everest base camp trekking in Nepal.

 Mt. Everest Named after Sir George Everest, the British Surveyor General of India at the time when the mountain was first identified as "Point XV" on the border with Nepal and Tibet. To the Sherpas and Tibetans however she is "Chomolungma" - Mother Goddess of the Earth. And the Nepalese have their own name, "Sagarmartha" - Top of the world!
At the foot of Mount Everest, on its southern side, lies the Everest Base camp used by the successful 1953 expedition of late Sir Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Sherpa and countless Everest expeditions ever since. Although situated in the heart of the Himalayas, at a height of 5600 metres (18,370ft), a trek or hike to Everest Base camp is not the sole preserve of high altitude mountaineers. There are no rocky ridges to traverse, no scrambling or technical climbing, just a good well-graded path, accessible to all keen hikers and trekkers, which leads all the way to the foot of the world's highest mountain. However one element that should not be underestimated is that your efforts to experience the Everest trail and its fabulous culture, history and scenery, will all take place at altitude. The key to trekking to Everest Base camp is therefore careful pacing and plenty of time to acclimatise. With more than a decade experience of organising Himalayan treks you can be sure that all Earthbound Expeditions treks to Everest Base camp allow optimum acclimatisation - with some days spent either just walking for a couple of hours or at rest. When choosing a trek to Everest Base camp another factor to look for is whether you will actually reach Base camp or instead, visit the nearby viewpoint peak of Kala Pathar only.
Kala Patar, rather than Everest Base camp itself, offers the best close-up views of Mt. Everest. As we appreciate that reaching Base camp is the main goal for many trekkers and walkers, all of our Everest itineraries include both Everest Base camp and Kala Pathar.

 Itinerary : 16 Days Everest Base Camp Trekking in Nepal
B = Breakfast, L = Lunch, D = Dinner

Day 01:  Arrival in Kathmandu Nepal: You will be picked up from the Airport and excorted tour hotel.

Day 02: Kathmandu - Sightseeing

Day 03 :  Kathmandu - Lukla (2880m) - Phakding (2740m).
Our early morning flight by Twin Otter aircraft rushes us to Lukla, the most renowned mountain airstrip in the world. On the flight we watch the rugged foothills give way to the snowline of the Himalaya; many of the world’s highest mountains, including Kanchenjunga, Lhotse and Makalu (the world’s 3rd, 4th, and 5th highest respectively) may sometimes be seen from the window of the plane. Once we are in Lukla Surprisingly, this high-altitude trek begins by descending to the river at Phakding overnight.

Day 04 :  Phakding - Namche (3445m).
South-West Face will be just visible behind the long Lhotse-Nuptse ridge. A plume can often be seen stretching away from the very summit.
Namche is the most prosperous and the largest town in the Khumbu. A bazaar is held here every Saturday. The wares on display include meat, grains and vegetables, tennis shoes and trinkets as well as hand woven aprons and Tibetan boots. The Sherpas play host to trader from the foothills, as well as Tibetans from over the border. Thamserku (6648m), Kwangde Ri (6187m) and Khumbila (5707m) surround the natural bowl that Namche sits in.

Day 05:  NAMCHE BAZZAR- THAME (3,800m) - NAMCHE BAZZAR:
A day to acclimatize. We hike to Sangbuche for superb views of the snow peaks of Teng Kangpoche (6,500m) and Kwangde (6,187m) and Everest and Amadablam view.

Day 06:  TYANGBOCHE (3,800m):
From Namche we trek to Khumjung at the foot of sacred Khumbila peak (5,761m). Khumjung Gompa possesses what is said to be the skull of a yeti! Continue to Phunki and Tyangboche monastery for one of the most magnificent views in the world; an awe inspiring panorama of Himalayan giants: Kwangde, Tawache, Everest, Nuptse, Lhotse, Ama Dablam, Kategna and Thamserku.

Day 07 :  DINGBOCHE (4,300m):
Cross the Imja Khola and continue through terraced fields and rolling pastures where yaks graze to Pangboche (3,860m).

Day 08 :  DINGBOCHE (4,300m): Rest day
You can also do one of tw side hikes. The shorter option ascends the hill immediately behind Dingboche, to drop steeply down to Periche. The Himalayan Rescue Association operates a medical post here and the western doctors conduct excellent seminars on Altitude Mountain Sickness (AMS) here on most afternoons or  longer option is to trek up the Imja Tse valley towards Island Peak. The views of Lhotse, Ama Dablam / Cho oyu from here are outstanding. After a few hours Chukung is reached, and after a rest return down the valley.B, L, D

Day 09 :  LOBUCHE (4,900m):
The trail climbs through a grass carpeted valley to Khumbu Glacier and reaches Dughla - Lobuche.B, L, D

Day 10 :  Lobuje - Kala Pattar (5545m) - Gorakshep.
A long day and an early start. We trek along the rough path along the side of the Khumbu glacier to the tea shacks at Gorak Shep. Behind rises the attractive 7000m peak of Pumori which dwarfs our trek’s summit of Kala Pattar. The route up is straight forward and takes most people between 90 minutes and 2 hours. All the peaks - Everest, Lhotse, Nuptse, Changtse, Ama Dablam and scores of other lesser peaks can be seen from this wonderful vantage point.B, L, D

Day 11 :  EVEREST BASE CAMP (5,300m) Lobuche
From the dry sandy area of Gorakshep, it is a day trek to the Everest Base Camp. Later return to Lobuche via Gorakshep.B, L, D

 Day 12 :  TYANGBOCHE (3800m):
We walk back via Pheriche and Pangboche to Tyangboche.B, L, D

Day 13 :  MONJO (2500m):
We continue our descent via Namche Bazar to Monjo.B, L, D

Day 14:  LUKLA (2,800m):
Return to Lukla where we spend the night.B, L, D

Day 15:  KATHMANDU:
Fly from Lukla to Kathmandu. Transfer to hotel, evening cultural show and dinner. B,  D

Day 16:  Final Departure, transfer to airport. B

Note:
To avoid risk of missing international flights, it is always recommended to have 2 or 3 days extra at the end of the trip to fly international, because Lukla airport is sensitive to fly and the chance of delay or cancel of the flight is always there.
Also be prepared to pay some extra money for Helicopter charter flights if the regular flights are cancelled or delayed for few days. Make sure you have Insurnace at home to cover it.

If  incase you gain those days, then you can spent extra days to go to Chitwan national park, white water rafting or Pokhara valley tour or do Yoga, message etc at the end of the trip.
If incase flight is cancelled or delayed more then 2 days, we will re-schedule the trek to diffirent region for betterment of your trip.
Please check this link here http://www.explorersweb.com/adventureweather/charts - to know about the weather report in Everest region.                                                                                                                                  
                                     ***Wish You All The Best ***

About me

Namaste,
I am Kalyan Lamsal. I am a true blood Nepali trekker  Adventure Blood born in a Mountaineering area of Dhading. I really love going for Himalayan Treks. I have been involved with many Treks and Expeditions, exploring the Magnificent Himalayas. I have been to the Everest, Dolpa, Kanchanjanga, Makalu Barun, Upper Mustang, Manaslu, Ganesh Himal, Langtang, Annapurna, Dhaulagiri, Manang, Humla, Jumla, Ghorepani Poonhill, Chisapani - Nagarkot etc.

It’s been 11years  since I've started going Trekking as a Professional Guide, my License no. is 9114  given to me by the Government of Nepal - Ministry of Culture, Tourism and Civil Aviation. I have done most of the Hardest Treks open for Tourists by the Nepal Tourism Board. I felt that its really necessary for Clients to have a Trained and Experienced Guide together. Thus I advise that Trekking here in Off seasons can be really Tough and I wish you wouldn't get Lost or get yourself into Trouble,plus you know you get to share so much of your Experiences as well as his. Both's knowledge is Doubled.
Kalyan Lamsal