Poon Hill Yoga Trek in Nepal

Poon Hill Yoga Trek provides a wonderful opportunity to witness the beauty of the Annapurna Range and the hidden treasures of Nepali culture. This programme will help you practise integration of the principles of Yoga into daily life with magnificent views of snow-capped Himalayas and glaciers. The benefit of joining this program is that it supports and encourages a deep transformation process. This adventure journey passes through many tourist hotspots and icy waterfalls which are very pleasant.

Introducing Hatha Yoga and meditation with trekking experience allows for ample benefits of physical and mental health. The combination of Yoga and Poon Hill Trek creates a more fulfilling physical exercise while strengthening and opening the mind for greater relaxation and awareness all within the attractive natural environment.

This program is open for all experience levels and is a unique chance for those interested in the strengthening of the body, mind and soul. This may be the short Yoga holiday you have always wished for and will be an opportunity for you to explore Nepali lifestyle and the secret to the Nepali happiness of Nepali people.

Main Highlights

Visitors will be astonished by adorable landscapes and enchanting environments. Gazing at stunning views of the Himalayas and savouring delicious Nepali meals is really incredible. They will be attracted by different Nepali cultures. With diverse flora and fauna, numerous perennial rivers and suspension bridges, and spectacular sunrise and sunset views over high Himalayas will certainly encourage everyone for self-transformation with Yoga and meditation.

Trek Itinerary

Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu

We will welcome you at the airport and transfer to the centre, and discuss the programme. Finally, we will be staying overnight at the centre.

Day 02: Transfer to Pokhara

Drive to Pokhara in the morning is available. A standard micro bus or a tourist bus will take about 4-5 hours. This bus ride passes through the hilly winding road along with the Trishuli River having great views of the river, forests and terraced fields. We will stay overnight in Pokhara.

Day 03: Pokhara – Tikhedhunga

We wake up early in the morning and have tea before Yoga. We practise Yoga for an hour. Then, it is time for breakfast. After breakfast, we drove to Nayapul (50 km). We started our trek towards Tikhedhunga. On the trek, we pass through a few towns, reaching Tikhedhunga. We will be staying in Tikhedhunga.

Day 04: Tikhedhunga – Banthanti

After tea, Yoga and breakfast in the morning; we start our trek towards Banthanti. On the way, we crossed a stream over a suspension bridge. We will be trekking to a Magar village which is called Ulleri. Above the village where the trail climbs gently through the cultivated fields, and rhododendron and oak forests, we will stop at Nangethanti for lunch and a short rest. After lunch we will start walking towards Banthanti through the beautiful forest. Finally, we do evening Yoga, have some relaxation and sleep in Banthanti.

Day 05: Banthanti – Ghorepani

As soon as we wake up in the morning, we will get tea and then join Yoga class. After breakfast, we will start our hike towards Ghorepani, exploring the local culture, landscapes and mountains. After we engage in Yoga and have some entertainment, we will have dinner, and stay overnight in Ghorepani.

Day 06: Ghorepani – Poon Hill

We will wake up early in the morning and go for an hour hike to Poon Hill where we can enjoy a panoramic mountain view and beautiful sunrise view. Then, we will trek down to Ghorepani and have breakfast. From there begins our trek to Tadapani, meaning far water supply in this village from long distance. The trail climbs along ridges and through pine and rhododendron forests to Deurali. Then, it descends to reach Banthanti; we reach Tadapani, and do Yoga in the evening. We will be accommodated overnight in a tourist lodge.

Day 07: Tadapani – Ghandruk – Pokhara

We will wake up in the morning and practise Yoga. After Yoga, we will have breakfast. Then, our trek continues towards Ghandruk. After walking for around four hours, we reached Ghandruk, a Gurung village which is the most interesting ethnic village in Nepal famous for its Gurkha soldiers. It has excellent close-up views of Annapurna South and Machhapuchhre Himalayas. After lunch, we drove back to Pokhara via Nayapul. We will stay overnight in Pokhara.

Day 08: Departure

We will leave for your next destination in the morning after breakfast.

Reading Comprehension & Vocabulary

A. Match the words in column A with their meanings in column B.

Word	Meaning
a. magnificent	vii. extremely attractive and impressive
b. glaciers	vi. rivers of ice
c. hotspot	vii. a place of significant activity
d. astonished	ii. surprised; amazed
e. enchanting	i. charming
f. flora and fauna	iii. plants and animals
g. perennial	v. everlasting; never-ending