The Ghorepani Poon Hill Yoga trek offers to learn and explore yoga in the peaceful Himalayan environment surrounded by snow-clad mountain vistas. Ghorepani Poon Hill is the easiest trek up to 3,210 meters on the foothills of Annapurna region. Annapurna region is a massif in the Himalayas of many mountain peaks over 8,000, 7,000, and 6,000 meters of elevation. This trek is one of the best treks for those who have limited time and budget yet, aspires to witness and experience the real beauty of nature. Trekking up to Poon Hill offers you the magnificent vistas of Mt. Annapurna I (8,091m) and Mt. Dhaulagiri I (8,167m). These are the world’s tenth and seventh highest mountains. This Poon Hill trek comprises the panoramic vistas of the majestic Himalayas, adventurous trekking trails, culturally rich traditional villages, nomadic lifestyle of different ethnic communities including yoga and meditation. Everest Hiking Service P. Ltd. provides the well-trained and experienced yoga teacher to discover yourself through meditation and yoga in the lap of the Himalayas.
Yoga is a physical, mental, and spiritual discipline that connects our body, mind, and soul. Daily practicing of Yoga and meditation enhance towards healthy and happy lifestyle, improve the mental, physical, and spiritual health.
You don’t require a prior trekking experience. But doing exercise such as jogging before a couple of weeks of trek day will boost up your stamina and confidence to trek in the Annapurna region. Altitude sickness can be a problem for some of the trekkers. This trekking itinerary provides you sufficient time for altitude acclimatization process.
From the dense forest to pleasing landscapes, traditional to modern village setting, breath-taking views of Himalayan ranges to trekking trails decorated with multi-color rhododendron flowers, and exciting walk to mind refreshing and relaxing yoga sessions, the Ghorepani Poon Hill Yoga Trek provides you an exceptional and diverse trekking experience. Begins with the scenic flight to Pokhara after having one day historical and religious sightseeing in Kathmandu, this trek takes you to the beautiful villages of Gurung and Magar communities; Ghandruk and Ghorepani after crossing the rhododendron forests. These villages are beautified with the terraced slopes, dancing paddy fields, and remote style houses that provides you an opportunity to experience their warm hospitality and unique culture. Learning and practicing yoga in morning and evening time, the trek offers you spectacular vistas of Mt. Annapurna I (8,091m), Annapurna II (7,939m), Annapurna III (7,555m), Annapurna IV (7,525m), Annapurna South (7,219m), Dhaulagiri I (8,167m), Dhaulagiri II (7,751m), Machhapuchchhre (6,998m), Nilgiri (7,041m), Lamjung Himal (6,988m), Hiunchuli (6,441m), and so on. Poon Hill sunrise and sunset views over the towering peaks of Annapurna ranges is absolutely amazing and famous viewpoint after Kala Patthar of Everest region. Furthermore, you will witness the exotic floras and faunas, glacier rivers, and lakes while trekking in the Annapurna region. Lastly, this trek can provide you with life’s most memorable trekking experience if you join our Everest Hiking Service P. Ltd., the professional team.
With the practicing of yoga twice a day, the Ghorepani Poon Hill trekking route follows from Pokhara to Nayapul to Tikedhunga to Ghorepani to Poonhill to Tadapani to Ghandruk, then return to Nayapul and finally, Pokhara. The route to Poon Hill passes through the green forests filled with pine, bamboo, and rhododendron trees, cascading waterfalls, steep and long stone steps, suspension bridges, up and down terrains, and several unique settlements. Before reaching Poon Hill, you will pass through the famous Gurung settlement of Ghandruk and Ghorepani. Here, you have the chance of experiencing broad hearted hospitality of the local people and witnessing unique cultural events. Reaching the top; Poon Hill, you will enjoy the vistas of many majestic snow-covered mountains including Annapurna ranges, Dhaulagiri, Machhapuchchhre, Hiunchuli. Later on, the trail traced back to Pokhara via Nayapul. Relish the beauty of mountains taking a deep breath and feeling every bit of nature in the Himalayan land.
Trek Highlights
After your arrival at Tribhuvan International Airport, Kathmandu, one of our representatives will welcome you and transfer you to your hotel at Kathmandu where you can take a rest and relax. After hotel check-in, you will be introduced with your Yoga instructor and trekking guide and you will be provided a short orientation class about the further trek of the Ghorepani Poon Hill Yoga trek. In the evening, you can stroll around the Thamel Bazaar with our guide, who will help you in every aspect that you require. Today you will also have your first Yoga session later in the evening if you prefer. Have dinner and stay overnight at hotel in Kathmandu.
In this day, we will begin with a relaxing Yoga class and have early morning breakfast. Today's whole day you will visit major World Heritage Sites of Kathmandu with the trekking guide. You will explore the famous Pashupatinath temple, Swayambunath Temple, Boudhanath Stupa, and the royal Kathmandu Durbar Square. In today's tour, you will explore the rich historical, cultural and religious legacy which is reflected in the many temples, monuments, and artifacts. In the evening, you can get ready for the next day's trek. Put essentials into your backpack and check your insurance details and put medical insurance with you. In the evening, you will also have a Yoga session in the hotel at Kathmandu. Have dinner with us and stay overnight in the same hotel.
After morning Yoga, you will have breakfast, then continue a scenic drive to Pokhara. It takes around 6 to 7 hours to reach the heavenly city Pokhara through our private Tourist Bus. As you reach the Pokhara hotel, you can take a few minutes rest and stroll out to explore the paradise city of Pokhara with your guide. Around one hour, you can enjoy boating on the beautiful Fewa Lake with majestic views of the Himalayas. You can also have stunning sunset views with panoramic views of the Mountains including Annapurna South, Hiunchuli, Machhapuchchhre, Fishtail, Dhaulagiri, Lamjung Himal, Manaslu, and countryside. In the evening, again you will have a Yoga session in the hotel at Pokhara. Have dinner and stay overnight at Hotel in Pokhara.
Have morning yoga and then have breakfast. After morning breakfast, continue the trek ahead with a scenic drive to Nayapul, which is situated at an elevation of 1,010 meters. Around a 2 hour drive will take us to Nayapul and continue the trek ahead to Tikhedhunga by following the bank of Modi Khola. We will pass several shops and teahouses along the way and reach Birretthanti, where you can encounter varied ethnic groups like Gurung, Thakali, and Magar. Then the trekking trail will continue following the bank of the Bhurungdi Khola through crossing several villages and continue a gradual climb up the side of the valley to Hille (1,495m). The further short ascending climb will take us to Tikhedhunga, at an elevation of 1570m. You will do some yoga in the evening and have dinner and stay overnight at a guesthouse.
Today, early in the morning do some yoga and have breakfast. After breakfast, continue the trek towards our destination, Ghorepani, situated at an elevation of 2874m (9429ft). During your journey, you will pass the beautiful village of Ulleri which provides you an opportunity to view stunning snowy peaks, and then you will continue the trek through the Banthanti forest until you reach Nangethanti. After Nangethanti you will reach Ghorepani which is located at the center of the rhododendron forest, just below Poon Hill. From Ghorepani, you can enjoy spectacular views of the Annapurna and Dhaulagiri Mountain peaks, and it is also famous for doing Yoga and Meditation. Do yoga and meditation and have dinner. Overnight stay at Ghorepani.
Early in the morning, have some Yoga and continue the trek around 1 hour upward to Poon Hill which offers you the best view of sunrise and mountains such as; Annapurna South, Annapurna II, III, IV, Gangapurna, Lamjung Himal, Barasikhar, Nilgiri, Tukuche Peak, Hiunchuli and the Manaslu range. Then you will head back to Ghorepani and have breakfast. After breakfast, you will continue your trek passing through the beautiful rhododendron forest, crossing a river bridge, and you will reach Tadapani from where you can see wonderful mountain views. In the evening, you will do some Yoga and have dinner. Stay overnight at Tadapani.
As morning rises, we will do some Yoga and Meditation, then we will have organic breakfast. After morning breakfast, we will continue the trek through a steep descending trail through dense forests with magnificent views on the way to the Ghandruk village, where you can encounter local Gurung folks. As you reach Ghandruk, you can have splendid sunrise views and a golden glow over the mountains that is unbelievable. In the evening, you can stroll around the Ghandruk Village and explore the museum and have evening Yoga. Then have dinner and stay overnight in the guest house at Ghandruk.
Early in the morning, do some Yoga and Meditation and have breakfast. After breakfast, continue the trek back to Nayapul. As you reach Nayapul, you will take a private vehicle and continue driving to Pokhara passing beautiful terraces, streams, rivers, local settlements, and high hills on the way. Around a 2 hour drive will take you to the beautiful Lake city of Pokhara. You can stroll around Fewa Lake and enjoy boating with stunning mountain views. Do some Yoga and have dinner and stay overnight at Pokhara Hotel.
After the awe-inspiring time on the extraordinary mountains and stunning peaks of Annapurna Himal, you will end your trek and return to Kathmandu with unforgettable memories of the trek in Nepal. Early morning, you will have Yoga and continue driving back to Kathmandu. You can stroll around Pokhara with magnificent views of the Himalayas. Later on, you will move from Pokhara to Kathmandu. Around a 6 to 7 hour scenic drive will take you to Kathmandu, the capital city of Nepal. After hotel check-in, you can rest in the hotel. In the evening, you can do some Yoga and meditation. Have dinner and stay overnight in the same hotel at Kathmandu.
We will have morning yoga and meditation and have morning breakfast. Today, you can rest the whole day at the Kathmandu hotel or do some souvenir shopping in the charming Thamel Bazaar. Or, if you prefer, you can visit Bhaktapur and Patan Durbar Square, depending on your choices - we can customize your trekking itinerary according to your wish. In the evening you can do a Yoga session and enjoy a farewell dinner hosted by us with a fascinating Nepali cultural program. Stay overnight in the same hotel.
Now finally it is the last day in Nepal for this vacation. It is time to say goodbye and one of our representatives will drop you to the Kathmandu International Airport from where you will take a flight back to your home, keeping all the experiences in Nepal. You will be dropped 3 hours before your flight schedule. We wish you a safe flight and hope we will meet very soon.
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"I was travelling solo as a woman and had some concerns. They were completely unfounded. The team was professional, the other trekkers were wonderful, and the mountain was everything I had hoped for."
Yuki Tanaka
Langtang Valley, 2023
"I've trekked with four different operators. It's difficult to put into words how much better this experience was. The logistics were invisible — everything just worked. I'll be back for Annapurna next year."
James Ekator
Annapurna Circuit, 2024
"We had done treks before, but this was different. The itinerary was thoughtful, the acclimatisation days were genuinely restful, and our guide knew every family along the route. I felt safe the entire time."
Sarah Müller
Everest Base Camp, 2024
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