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Pun Hill - Short trek in Annapurna
Pun Hill Trek
A trek to Pun hill is the most spectacular short trek in the Annapurna region. Pun Hill is perfectly positioned, 3,200 m hill with close up view of Dhaulagiri and Annapurna ranges. The sweeping view of the Kali Gandaki valley wedged between two 8,000 m peaks of Annapurna and Dhaulagiri makes Pun hill the most surreal trek. This short trek is also culturally rich with villages of ‘Pun Magar’ and Gurungs full with legends of famous Gorkha warriors. This is the most rewarding short trek in Nepal with easy access from Pokhara.Duration: 5 days from Pokhara to Pokhara
Difficulty: Moderate to difficult with continuous climb of about 1,700 m within two days.
Season: August to May (Being in the foothills of the Annapurna, this trek could be done throughout the winter)
Attractions: Short beautiful trek in Annapurna, visit of Pokhara,
Note: Could be custom made for 3 days or longer.
Trek Itinerary
DAY 1: DRIVE TO NAYAPUL AND TREK TO THIKEDUNGA (1,600 M)
We will drive in a private car to the trekking trail head of Nayapul after breakfast. The scenic drive will take about 1 and half hrs. From Nayapul we will follow upstream Modi Khola for about 30 mints and then cross it at the confluence of Modi and Burungdi River. Follow upstream Burungdi river climbing gradually to Thikedunga at the base of steep 3,000 steps to Ulleri. This 4 hrs walking is a good warm up for the first day or you can even climb 3,000 steps to Ulleri to make the next day easier.
DAY 2: TREK TO GHOREPANI (2,800 M / 6 hrs)
Climbing the steep stone steps would be mild in the morning. The climb will take about 2 hrs. Ulleri is a Magar village dominated by Pun Magars at 2,100 m. From the village we will get the first view of Annapurna south and Mt. Fishtail. From the Ulleri village, the trail climbs gradually into the shed of alpine forest. The forest walk is intermediated by group of teahouses catering trekkers. Ghorepani is a mountain pass below Pun Hill, overlooking at the world's deepest valley (Kaligandaki) wedged between Dhaulagiri and Annapurna ranges.
DAY 3: SHORT HIKE TO PUN HILL | TREK TO TADAPANI (5 HRS)
Sunrise view from the Pun Hill is the highlight of the pun hill trek. The hilltop at 3,190 m is 50 mints climb from Ghoprepani. As the early rays of sun hits snow peaks, its color changes from pink to red. Panaromic view of over 15 peaks of Dhaulagiri, Annapurna and Manaslu ranges appear unreal. From Pun Hill one can see some of the world's highest peaks including Dhaulagiri (8,167m / 7th highest), Annapurna I (8,091 m / 10th highest) and Manaslu (8,157 m / 8th highest)
Climb down to Ghoprepani and prepare for another beautiful day's walk to Tadapani. The trail at first climbs to the ridge top towards east and then follows the ridge dense with Rhododendron to Deurali. Another three hours of walking through the rhododendron forest will take us to Tadapani at 2,500 m. From Tadapani, we have closer view of Annapurna South and Fishtail.
DAY 4: SHORT WALK TO GHANRDUK (3 HRS / 1,900 M)
Walk down to Ghandruk.
Ghandruk is a charming mountain village in the forefront of Annapurna South and Mt. Fishtail. Thatch and slate roofed stone houses dominates the village surrounded by farming terraces. This is bhold of Gurung - tribe that was famous as 'Gurkha Soldiers.' In the evening go for a village walk or just relax enjoying the view in the comfort of Ghandruk.
DAY 5: TREK DOWN TO NAYAPUL (5 Hrs) & DRIVE BACK TO POKHARA
Climb down the stone steps to the Modi river basin and then follow it downstream to Nayapul from where we started this short trek in Annapurna. A car will come here to pick you up and you will be back to Pokhara in the late afternoon.
Other short treks in Annapurna
Mardi Himal Trek - 7 days
Siklis Trek - 4 days
Siklis village is located in the foothills of Annapurna right north of Pokhara. The village is one of the oldest and largest Gurung settlements. Short trek of 3 – 4 days could be planned visiting the view point of ‘Tara hill top’ and Siklis village.
