Annapurna Short Trekking goes through the rural villages and rhododendron forests beneath the majestic Himalayan scenery. The Short Annapurna Trek is a colorful short venture hike around the Annapurna Himalaya range with an exciting mountain view when you reach the highest points of your trek at Ghorepani (2,880 m) and Poon Hill, an elevation of 3,210 meters, offering one of the best mountain panoramas. The Short Annapurna Trek is an ample destination for those trekkers who have a very short time but still would like to see the amazing view of the snow-capped mountains from the closest distance. This is one of the shortest trekking trails in the Annapurna Region, among the several trekking routes. As this is the most popular trekking trail in Annapurna, hundreds of trekkers can be visited on this route. If you are looking for amazing scenery and to escape the crowded trekkers, then the 5-day Mohare Danda Community Base Trek can be the best option.
Normally, the Ghorepani Poon Hill classical trek is known as a short and easy Annapurna trek to access in the least amount of time, which begins from Nayapul after a short scenic drive from the beautiful city of Pokhara. Today there is further road access after Nayapul, so you do not need to follow the trekking trail along the bank of Burundi Khola. After Tikhedhunga, while climbing countless steps up to the Ulleri village, even you won’t be feeling that much more difficult with the amazing rice field landscape and a glimpse of Mt. Annapurna South. Nowadays, you can drive to Banthanti, about a 2 to 3-hour drive from Pokhara. Then the trail of Pun Hill Trek goes through a rhododendron forest; sometimes you will encounter Himalayan goats, deer, and monkeys. During the spring, the forest can be seen full of rhododendrons, magnolia, and colorful orchids blooming. Ghorepani and surrounding villages are inhabited by the Pun ethnic group (sub-Cast Name of Magar’s Ethnic) with their unique culture and tradition.
The Poon Hill Tower was established on February 21, 2001, by Major Tek Bahadur Pun, so this tower is also called the Memorial View Tower, by the name of the founder. While visiting Pun Hill in the morning for the sunrise view, you will enjoy some of the most spectacular mountain scenery on Earth. Panoramic views of Dhaulagiri (8,167 m) from west to east of Lamjung Himal and Manaslu are amazing. And Mount Nilgiri, the Annapurna range, including Annapurna (8,091 m), along with a network of other peaks, make your journey worth it. After a rewarding view from Ghorepani and Poon Hill, you will visit the traditional Gurung Village, "Ghandruk,” through the Tadapani and Bhaisikharka, then your Annapurna Short Trek will finish at Nayapul, or you can continue for two days more to the Dhampus Phedi.
But for the Poon Hill Trek 3 Days, we suggest starting from Ulleri after two and a half to three hours of driving from the tourist city Pokhara, so it is called the 3 Days Trek from Pokhara as well. And walk through the cultural Magar and Gurung ethnic villages: Banthanti, Nangethanti, Ghorepani, Poon Hill, Deurali, Tadapani, Bhaisekharka, and Ghandruk village via Tadapani, and end the trip at Kimche. Annapurna's short trek is considered to be the best way to introduce some spectacular views and cultural shows that Annapurna can do even in summer, monsoon, and winter sessions. For the Short Annapurna Trek, you need to be physically fit and mentally well prepared for a quite long walk every day. Nepal Mother House Treks offers you a Poon Hill Ghandruk Trek, shorter or longer as your desire, and a holiday schedule year-round by local guides and porters. Why not join our 2-night, 3-day Nepal Trek?
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Can I extend the 3-day Annapurna Short Trek?
The Annapurna short trek can be extended by two / three more days to the hot spring at Jhinu Danda and drive back to Pokhara via Dhampus. Likewise, the trip can be combined with the recently developed community-based teahouse trek at Khopra Danda Trek. Or your trip can be extended to the most popular Annapurna Base Camp Trek, an elevation of 4,130 meters, and the Mardi Himal Trek. Similarly, Annapurna's short trek can extend to Pokhara sightseeing and some fun and adventure activities like the Annapurna Cable Car ride for amazing sunset and sunrise views from Sarangkot. Sarangkot is iconic for adventure activities such as paragliding, zip-flying, bungee jumping, etc. If you are looking for a jungle safari tour, then if you add 2 nights and 3 days, the Chitwan jungle safari is the best to do for your lifetime experience.
