Annapurna Yoga trek

Overview

Trekking to the Annapurna region is itself a marvellous journey. This nature-filled region gives you relishment. Yoga with nature gives you eternal peace. It helps to heal your internal emotional imbalance, mind, soul and whole of your body. Breathing the fresh air directly from the Himalayas, morning sun, evening dawn adds more freshness to your yoga experience.
The entire trail lies inside the Annapurna Conservation Area, home to over 100,000 residents of different cultural and linguistic groups. The Annapurna yoga trek moves along the popular Gurung villages en route to Poon Hill (3210m). Although the trail remains bustling with the tourists, it isn't bothersome with your spiritual time spent amidst the pristine peaks, including Dhaulagiri (8167m), Annapurna I (8091m), Nilgiri (7061m), and Machhapuchhre (6997m) among many others. 

The Annapurna Yoga Trek is a beautiful amalgamation of adventure travel and finding your spiritual self through trekking along the foothills of the gorgeous Annapurna massif. This short trek is designed to offer solitude and peaceful time along the trail to help you indulge in yoga and meditation amidst the pristine Himalayan peaks.   

Major Attractions Of Annapurna Yoga Trek

Pokhara

Pokhara is the most beautiful city of Nepal located almost 200 Km west of Kathmandu. It is the best place to enjoy holidays. The panoramic mountain views keep you speechless. Dancing springs makes you fly. And the major centre of attraction here is the silent lakes. Those beautifully set lakes namely Fewa, Rupa, Begnas welcomes you with the reflection of the mountain peak on its surface. Pokhara is full of nature. Its natural allurance is much attractive to make your heart stay there.

Ghorepani- Poon Hill

Ghorepani Poon Hill trek gives you the best trekking experience. The entire trek lies within the Annapurna Conservation Area. After crossing the popular trekking route Ghorepani you will reach Poon Hill. Poon Hill viewpoint is located at an altitude of 3,210 m. It is the highest elevation of this easy trekking trail. From here you are presented with breath-taking views of the Annapurna range like the Annapurna I (8091m), Annapurna II (7937m), Annapurna South (7219m), Machhapuchhre (6997m), Dhaulagiri (8167m), Gangapurna (7454m), Hiunchuli (6441m), and the Pisang Peak (6091m) among others. You’ll also get to witness the beautiful sunrise amidst the mountain peaks from the watchtower. Poon Hill trek is famous for this majestic view of sunrise.

Gurung Hamlets

The Annapurna yoga trek takes you to the beautifully set Gurung Hamlets. These villages welcome you with their own culture. They have their unique culture, tradition and lifestyle. You will pass villages like Nayapul, Ghandruk, Tikhedhunga, Ghorepani, Tadapani, etc. The people of the different communities welcome you with a different culture. The village offers incredible hospitality and cultural exploration. These villages have woven the people in the embroidery of hospitality and unity.    

Best time to do this trek

The Annapurna Yoga trek can be conquered throughout the year. You can undertake this trek mainly during the spring and the autumn seasons for good weather. If you wish to avoid the crowd, you can consider taking up the trek during winter as well. Yoga and meditation in the Annapurna region is a constant hallmark throughout the trial.

Alternate Packages

Besidesof Annapurna Yoga trek, if you want an alternate destination for a yoga trek then you can check Chisapani Nagarkot yoga trek which is of 5 Days.  Apart from the Yoga trek, if you want to explore other adventurous trekking destinations in Nepal, please check into Trekking in Nepal of Himalaya land Treks. Himalaya Land Treks specializes in perfectly tailored treks throughout Nepal. We cater to all kinds of trekkers and offer both standard and custom packages at reasonable prices. Our all-inclusive package covers all kinds of logistics- including lodging, meals, guide or porter, permits, and transportation.