3 Annapurna Viewpoints Trek Overview:
3 Annapurna Viewpoints Trek takes you to the outstanding vantage points of Annapurna namely - Mulde View Point, Poon Hill, and Mohare Danda. This amazing Annapurna Foothills Trek supplies you with one of the most beautiful Nepal trekking experiences. The view is beyond comparison from all these 3 different viewpoints.
This short easy 6 days 3 Annapurna Viewpoints Trek is painted with its natural beauty and the overall setting is very dramatic and mesmerizing. The view of the entire Annapurna range including the holy Machapuchare and Mt. Dhaulagiri, the 7th highest mountain in the world is fascinating.
Annapurna Viewpoint Trek is also called the Sunrise and Sunset Trek since these vantage points deliver you one of the most miraculous sunrise/sunset views. Besides this trek takes you deep into the untouched valley away from the popular overcrowded trail into the more serene atmosphere.
Give yourself a break to explore this tranquil vicinity of Annapurna which is certainly very untouched and uncommercialized. Get yourself away from the regular-commercial trekking destination to a more peaceful wilderness. Escape from the maddening city and the regular bustling trekking trail and choose to be somewhere that gives you peace of mind.
Choosing this trek is more like giving yourself a fine time to release your creative energy. This small Circuit Trek that takes you to 3 different vantage points undoubtedly has so much to offer for travelers that anyone would be left spellbound.
3 Annapurna Viewpoints Trek Highlights:
- Scenic flight from Kathmandu to Pokhara with breathtaking views of Nepal's landscapes, lush valleys, majestic mountains, and winding rivers.
- Overnight at Pokhara, the most enchanting second-largest city of Nepal.
- Visit to tranquil Phewa Lake with the majestic Himalayas that proudly stand tall in the background.
- Scenic off-road drive where you'll be greeted by picturesque views of landscapes, ancient terraces, traditional villages, and majestic mountains.
- Trek to the culturally rich Gurung and Magar villages with the panoramic vista that lies within the heart of Nepal's majestic landscapes.
- Walking into the pristine and mystical forested trail which is very dramatic.
- Enjoy the serenity of the wilderness very different and soothing from the commercial trekking destination of Nepal.
- Walk to the world's largest rhododendron-growing forest area where the trail appears much like in the fairytale.
- Witness the most exceptional sunrise and sunset view from each vantage point with a spectacular mountain view along with the Kali Gandaki gorge, the deepest gorge in the world.
- An adventurous walk over the forested ridge towards the Mohare Danda is a world-class experience.
- A beautiful mountain Flight from Kathmandu to Pokhara that presents you with the most picturesque view of the valleys and mountains.
3 Annapurna Viewpoints Trek Summary:
3 Annapurna Viewpoints Trek basically starts from the Capital City of Kathmandu, the city of temples. Next, we take a scenic flight to the beautiful city of Pokhara situated at an elevation of 820 m/ 2,690 ft. Pokhara is the second biggest and the most gorgeous Lake City in Nepal located to the west of Kathmandu.
Pokhara was once the home of the Hippies where they enjoyed their distinctive lifestyle with fun and bliss. Now Pokhara is the second home to tourists from around the world which is very captivating with great beauty, a clean environment, and stunning mountain views.
The next day we will take a scenic drive to Jhinu Danda, the Natural Hot Spring. We will be driving through the native trail that will lead us to ample cultural villages inhabited by the tribe called GURUNG also popularly known as the “TAMU”. Gurungs are the ethnic group living in the high hills of Western Nepal with their own distinct culture and language.
Furthermore, their belief system has a beautiful blend of Buddhism, Hinduism, Shamanism, and their own individual Cult – this individual cult is basically worshipping their ancestors and is kept very secret and sacred.
From Jhinu Danda we will steeply ascend to a beautiful village of Chomrong for an overnight stay. Progressively, we walk the diverse terrain to Tadapani. Tadapani is a very small town with limited lodges and is basic but the view of the mountains is incredible. The sunrise view in the morning right from your room window is something very mind-boggling.
We walk further into the very untouched valley of Annapurna through the mystic woodland Rhododendron trail. The mountain trail onwards is so magical that trekkers have actually given different fictional nicknames like the “Lord of the Rings trail” etc. We will reach a small settlement of Dobato with only a few basic teahouses.
The next morning from Dobato we will hike to Mulde viewpoint for the panoramic mountain view. After Mulde viewpoint, we will now hike to the beautiful and legendary village of Ghorepani. From Ghorepani the next day we will hike to Poon Hill first and then hike further to our final viewpoint of Mohare Danda. After witnessing the beautiful sunrise from Mohare Danda we will descend to Banthanti and drive back to Pokhara.
What are 3 Annapurna Viewpoints?
3 Annapurna Viewpoints Trek includes the three most beautiful vantage points of Annapurna namely:
- Mulde View Point (3637 m / 11,932 feet),
- Poon-Hill (3200 m / 10,498 feet), and
- Mohare Danda (3,200 m/ 10, 498 feet).
1. Mulde Viewpoint (3637 m / 11,932 feet):
From Tadapani we take a different forested trail which is another beautiful adventure. After 5 hour's walk, we get to a very small teahouse settlement of Dobato. The next morning with an early wake-up call a short walk leads us to our first viewpoint, Mulde viewpoint.
In clear morning weather, Mulde is certainly very worth it. The mountain view with the morning sunrise is absolutely amazing. We recommend not to skip your early morning wake-up for the sake of your few minutes' snooze or you will be missing a heavenly experience.
2. Poon Hill (3200 m / 10,498 feet):
After the exciting morning, we leave Dobato and trek further to Ghorepani. We descend the newly established trail through the dramatic forest setting towards Deurali. As we walk the ridge line of the high hills we see Mt. Dhaulagiri, the 7th highest mountain in the world-dominating the skyline.
Finally, we reach the blue-roofed beautiful town of Ghorepani. Ghorepani has indeed a very beautiful history of being a popular junction during the time of the "Salt Trade Era" between Tibet and Nepal. In fact, this beautiful town was a perfect place for the traders to feed water to their horses and also to finish the barter trading. This is the reason why it assumes the name "Ghore as Horse" and "Pani as Water".
The next morning we will head out to our second viewpoint, Poon Hill which gives you another grandiose view of the mountains and landscape which is nowhere to be found. Poon Hill is a 45-minute steep hill walk from Ghorepani.
Trekkers start earliest in the morning to witness the most spectacular sunrise view. Trekkers require a small entrance fee and once you get to the top you can always buy yourself a hot beverage to enjoy the chill and the view.
3. Mohare Danda (3,200 m/ 10, 498 feet):
Subsequently, we will be on our quest to our last viewpoint, the Mohare Danda. Mohare Danda is a 3 to 4 hours walk from Poon Hill. Since this Viewpoint is pretty new in comparison to Poon Hill and Mulde Viewpoint, Mohare Danda doesn't necessarily have an established trail.
So if you are all by yourself or trekking as a FIT, it's highly recommended that you take someone who knows the trail to Mohare Danda. Once again the trail to this Viewpoint cruises through the forested trail which is genuinely off the beaten track.
Mohare Danda, besides the mountains, gives you a really dramatic picture of the landscapes and hills. This viewpoint is furnished with too many images for professional photographers to showcase. The clouds settling in the deep valley gorges below make it like a white sea which is one of the incredible views Mohare Danda has to offer.
The most significant highlight of this 3 Annapurna Viewpoints Trek is the spectacular sunrise and sunset view.
Besides, it furnishes a grandiose view of:
- Kali Gandaki (The World Deepest Gorge),
- Mt. Dhaulagiri (8167m),
- Mt. Annapurna I (8091m),
- Mt. Tukuche (6920m),
- Mt. Dhampus (6012m),
- Mt. Nilgiri (6940m),
- Mt. Annapurna Fang (7647m),
- Mt. Annapurna South (7219m),
- Mt. Hiunchuli (6441m),
- Mt. Gangapurna (7454m), and
- Mt. Machhapuchhre (Mt. Fishtail) (6993m).
Eventually, we will conclude our 3 Annapurna Viewpoints Trek with a drive to the beautiful city of Pokhara. Pokhara offers ample outdoor activities that include lake boating, short walk, paragliding, zip line, bungee jumping, etc.
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