Ghorepani Poon hill Yoga Trek

Ghorepani Poon Hill Yoga Trek is among the most popular and comfortable trekking routes in the Annapurna Region. It is popularly known as Annapurna Sunrise Trekking or Annapurna Panorama Trekking, where you can see the majestic mountain view from an altitude of 3,210 m. Poon Hill is blessed with an astounding view of Annapurna South, Annapurna I, Annapurna II, Annapurna III and IV, LamjungHimal, Dhaulagiri, Gangapurna, and Manaslu ranges, and a few other surrounding small peaks.

It offers a lifetime opportunity for visitors to click on one of the most impressive snaps of the Annapurna and Dhaulagiri ranges making Poon Hill trekking a photographer’s paradise. Apart from mountain views, the incredible sunrise from Poon Hill is fantastic enough to make your trip worth it.

Ghorepani Poon Hill Yoga Trek Highlights

• Daily Yoga in the mountain with Yoga Teacher
• One of the most prominent short treks in Nepal
• It provides panoramic views of Annapurna, Dhaulagiri, and many other sky-touching ranges.
• The views and the serenity of nature (fields, mountains, and forests)
• A 3381 stairway for the panoramic view of Dhaulagiri
• The Magars and Gurung community’s rich culture and sound hospitality
• The lush rhododendron forests in Ghorepani

Poon Hill being the ultimate destination of our package, the journey to reach Poon Hill will grant you a fantastic opportunity to walk on the trail, witness terraced slopes, and receive the hospitality of warm Gurung and Magar village and ethnic dwellers, wonderstruck Rhododendron lush forest thickly covered in moss. We step onto the land of the Gurung village of Ghandruk, where you will fall in love with their traditional local culture, accent, costumes, and sweetly decorated homes. We will also visit the Little Paradise teahouse on a ridge between two mountains, which is a perfect ending to this picturesque trek in the Annapurna region of Nepal.

Ghorepani Poon Hill Yoga Trek Schedule

Morning:

• Self-practice on the bed: 5-10 minutes (some easy stretches as taught by the yoga teacher)
• Morning Meditation: with the Yoga teacher (may include sound meditation with the singing bowl)
• Stretching & Loosening Exercises: Pre-Asana Practices (helps to release muscle pain and prevent muscle tension, prepares the joints for the trek ahead)
• Yoga Session – Sun Salutation, Asanas, Pranayama, Short Relaxation
• Healthy Breakfast: Avoid packaged foods and sodas and prioritize organic foods.
• During trek hours: stretching & breathing control and taking breaks for healthy snacks.

Afternoon:

• Healthy Lunch / Rest
• Afternoon Trekking: some stretching and taking a break for some healthy snacks.
• We will sometimes do an open nature relaxing meditation, depending on the weather and trail conditions, during Ghorepani Poon Hill Yoga Trek. It could be on the river bank inside a safe turn of a dense forest.

Evening:

• Complete Guided Relaxation to rejuvenate the body & mind (yoga Nidra)
• Healthy Dinner
• Discussion about the next day’s program
• Optional – chanting/singing/ playing as part of Bhakti Yoga
• Retire

Note:

We will walk on different trails daily on Ghorepani Poon Hill Yoga Trek. The schedule, as mentioned earlier, will serve as a general guideline as we may not be able to follow the exact timetable due to several factors affecting our trek duration and the facilities available. We will have to merge ourselves with the tranquil going atmosphere of our trails. Enjoy our flexible routine without destroying the mood.