Ways to Experience this attraction
Ghorepani Hill, Pokhara Overview
Ghorepani is the trekking village that serves as the base for the Poon Hill sunrise viewpoint, sitting lower down at around 2,850 metres in the Annapurna region. It's a stop on both the short Ghorepani-Poon Hill trek (usually 3-5 days from Pokhara) and the longer Annapurna Circuit and Sanctuary routes, with teahouse lodges for overnight stays. The rhododendron forests around the village are at their most colourful in March and April.
The trail consists of the ancient Trans-Himalayan salt trade route and runs through regions of paddy fields, forests, gorges and waterfalls. On a clear sunny day, the bright blue skies and the white cotton-like clouds are a treat to watch above the snow-laden mountain peaks. The local shepherds get their sheep to graze on the hill slopes every day, and there is a high chance that trekkers meet herds of sheep while passing by.
The rhododendron forests, the stone passages and stairs add to the level of difficulty but also make the activity more exciting. As one climbs through the region, they would notice they are actually trekking through the villages located on the hill slopes. If a break is required, feel free to stop by at one of these villages and interact with the lovely people before enjoying the mind-stirring view from the top of the Ghorepani Hill.
