Ghorepani Poon Hill ABC Trek

The Ghorepani Poon hill with Annapurna Base Camp Trek is one of the most popular, Nearest from Pokhara and Scenic trekking routes in Nepal. This trek combines the cultural richness of the lower Annapurna region with the breathtaking Alpine Experience of reaching Annapurna Base Camp. It is ideal for trekkers who want to diverse experience of landscapes, local culture, and panoramic Himalayan views.

Highlights of Ghorepani Poon hill and Annapurna Base Camp Trek

– Stunning sunrise and panoramic mountain views from Poon hill 3,210 meter.
– Trek through charming Magar and Gurung Villages with a beautiful farm
– Walk through Lush Rhododendron forests, especially beautiful in Spring
– Reach Annapurna Base Camp 4,130 meters, surrounded by giant Himalaya peaks.
– Views of Annapurna I, Hiunchuli, Annapurna South, Annapurna III, Fishtail, and many more peaks
– Relaxing Hot Spring at Jhinu.

Ghorepani Poon Hill ABC Trek Overview

Ghorepani Poon Hill ABC Trek offers a scenic view of Annapurna Himalaya series. First of all, our trip protections snow-capped peaks, a traditional village, and a trek to the heart of the Annapurna Himalaya.
Ghorepani Poon Hill ABC Trek is an attractive journey through a various range of weather, plants, and cultures. Similarly, like verdant green vegetation of rain and temperate change in a Ghorepani Poon Hill Trek. Moreover, people explore more thrilling with an introduction to Nepal’s cultural and natural magnificence.
Annapurna Base Camp Trek is a Small, attached, roofed village. The Annapurna Sanctuary trek covers the mid-hill and hilly section of Nepal. In between the terraced fields and scenery of the magnificent snow peaks. Machhapuchhre (Fishtail), Annapurna, and Dhaulagiri Himalaya range, including the most majestic peak of all the Himalayan range.

Annapurna Sanctuary Trek

The Journey to the Annapurna Sanctuary Trek starts from Pokhara, a scenic spot. The trek combines spectacular mountain scenery with incredible cultural diversity and traverses through rural farms and villages. Moreover, the path leads towards the deep gorge between peaks Hiunchuli and Machapuchare through the Modi River. We can see a bamboo forest, a narrow Modi Khola (river) valley, and then the Sanctuary with large walls of the mountain fortress.
However, Ghorepani Poon Hill ABC Trek is the midst of Amphitheatre of snow peaks Annapurna (26, 545 ft-8, 091 m). Other significant peaks overlooking the Sanctuary include the Annapurna South (23,693 ft -7, 219 m), Gangapurna (24,457 ft.-7, 455 m), and Annapurna III (24,787 ft.-7, 555 m). Finally, the Annapurna region is also referred to as the Annapurna Base Camp Trek and Machapuchare (Fish-tail) Base Camp.
Besides, our return journey descends from Annapurna base camp through the lush terraced Modi Khola river valley. Finally, concluding the adventure at Pokhara, a popular destination with its famous Phewa Lake. Pokhara is surrounded by the towering peaks of Annapurna, Dhaulagiri, Manaslu, and Lamjung Himal. ABC Trek includes the majestic peak Machapuchare (Fish-Tail), and adventure activities will be provided by Nepal Holiday Trip.

Best time to Trek Ghorepani Poon Hill with ABC Trek

– Spring (March to May): Clear Skies, Blooming Flowers of Rhododendron, and Moderate temperatures.
– Autumn (September to November): Best Mountain Views, dry weather, green hills, and stable conditions

Difficulty level

Moderate, Suitable for trekkers with basic fitness. No prior experience is necessary, but some training helps to reach the destination.

Permit Required:

Annapurna Conservation Area permit (ACAP)
Trekkers information Management System Card (TIMS)

Food and Accommodation in Ghorepani Poon Hill with ABC Trek

Accommodation:

During this trek, you will stay in teahouse lodge. It is small and family guesthouses that provide basic lodging and meals. There teahouses are available in almost every village along the route.
Accommodation features:
Rooms: Simple twin sharing rooms with beds, blanckets and pillows. Some tea houses offer private rooms with attached bathroom.
Toilets: Shared bathrooms with either western-style or Asian-style toilets. Hot Showers are available for an extra charge.
WIFI: Most place available Wi-Fi in lower areas and some place in higher villages but need to pay small amount for use. The connection may be slow or unreliable at higher altitude.
Electricity/Charging: It is available in most places, often for small fees.

Food For Annapurna Region

Food on the trek is nutritious, freshly prepared, and vegetarian-friendly, as most ingredients are carried up by porters or mules. The menu usually similar across teahouses, based on standard set approved by the local tourism committee.
Most popular Dishes Include:
Dal Bhat: Traditional Nepali meal of rice, Lentil Soup, Vegetables, and pickle- served with free refills.
Noodles and Pasta: Fried Noodles, spaghetti, or macaroni with vegetables or eggs.
Soups: Garlic Soup (best for Altitude), vegetable soup, Tomato soup, Mushroom Soup, and pumpkin soup
Pancakes and Toasts: Often served for breakfast with jam, Honey, or Eggs.
Momos: Nepali Style Dumplings (Steamed or fried)
Snacks: Chapati, Popcorn, Boiled Potatoes, Biscuit, etc.
Drinks:
Hot Drinks: Tea (Masala, Black, Ginger, Lemon, and meant), Coffee, Hot chocolate.
Filtered or Boiled Water is available for small fees avoid drinking water from direct tap. You should use some iodine pills for purify the water.
Food and Accommodation Tips:
– Bring a sleeping bag for added warmth, especially at higher altitudes.
– Carry some Cash in Nepali rupees as there are no ATM or any machines for taking out cash in the trekking route.
– Avoid eating meat at higher elevations- it is often not fresh due to transportation issues.
– Carry energy bars or dry snacks for extra fuel on long days.
– Teahouses fill up quickly in peak seasons. So, better to pre-booking or starting early is recommended.