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Ideal trek for families with
children, when being on a limited time or when physical
fitness may be an issue, Poon Hill Family trek allows for a
fine sample of the lower Himalaya with stunning views of the
High Himalaya.
The trek begins in Pokhara
with a transfer to trailhead short half an hour drive from
the city to Nayapul. From here the trail leads along the
same path toward Tatopani on the Kali Gandaki River Valley
Trek, passing through Birethanti and Ulleri (1960m) reaching
Ghorepani (2750m), the base for an early morning hike to the
ultimate viewpoint of Poon Hill at an elevation of 3195m.
Having accomplished the
maximum elevation of the trek, from here the trail follows
through striking Gurung villages of Tadapani, Ghandruk and
Landrung, each allowing for fine views into the Annapurna
Sanctuary. From Landruk (1565m) we need to traverse the
Dhampus ridge at slightly higher elevation (1650m) before
descending to Phedi to catch a ride back to Pokhara.
Poon
Hill Family Trek Itinerary
Day 01: Arrive at
Kathmandu
Day 02: Kathmandu Valley sightseeing
Day 03: Drive or fly Kathmandu to Pokhara
Day 04: By car from
Pokhara (898m) to Nayapul, then trek Nayapul to
Tikhedhunga (1565m)
Day 05: Trek Tikhedhunga to Ghorepani (2675m)
Day 06: At sunrise trek to Poon Hill (3200m) for
stunning panorama of Dhaulagiri and the Annapurna
missives, two impressive 8,000 meter peaks, and a
fine panorama of other Himalaya mountains, namely
Tukuche, Nilgiri and Machapuchare. Return to
Ghorepani to eat breakfast, then trek to Tadapani
(2670m)
Day 07: Trek Tadapani
to Ghandruk
The trail descends all
the way to Ghandruk (below 2,000m), large Gurung
village with some of the best Gurung houses in the
region.
Day 08: Trek Ghandruk
to Landruk or all the way to Pothana
Depending how you'll
feel, it's fairly hard day on account of the steep
descent and ascent. It will be at least five hours
of first a steep descent to bottom of the valley,
then steeply up to Landruk and Tolka. Beyond Tolka
you'll briefly climb over 2,000 meters at Deorali.
Day 09: Trek Pothana
to Phedi and drive to Pokhara
Day 10: Fly or drive Pokhara back to Kathmandu
(approx. 6 hours)
Day 11: Free day in
Kathmandu
Day 12: Depart Nepal
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Other Annapurna
trekking opportunities in the region:
Annapurna Sanctuary,
Annapurna Base Camp trek;
Annapurna Circuit trek;
Kali Gandaki River Valley trek,
Jomsom to Muktinath trek;
Mustang trek;
Manaslu trek. |
