A trek to Pun hill (Poon Hill) is the most spectacular short trek in the Annapurna region. Pun Hill is a perfectly positioned 3,200-metre hill with an up-close view of the Dhaulagiri and Annapurna ranges. The sweeping view of the Kali Gandaki valley wedged between two 8,000-metre 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 with legends of famous Gorkha warriors. This is the most rewarding short trek in Annapurna, with easy access from Beni.
The trail then climbs gradually through the charming villages with terraced farms and finally enters the rhododendron forest. Two days of climbing bring us to the mountain pass village of Ghorepani. Poon Hill is the view point reached by one hour walking from Ghorepani. The route of this short trek in Annapurna then follows the scenic ridge to Tadapani and back down to Beni.
