When we were traveling in Nepal, one of my goals was to take a trek.
Being with my wife, I wanted a trek that wasn't extremely strenuous or too high in elevation, but that provided great scenery.
So we choose to do the Ghorepani Poon Hill trek, a 5 days hike through the lower Annapurna range.
From the very first day, the views were incredible. We passed through many small villages and farms, hiking along both dirt and stone trails.
We took it pretty easy, only hiking for 6 - 8 hours per day. But even so, there were some pretty steep climbs and descents that got our hearts racing.
The national meal of Nepal is dal bhat, a plate of rice served with a side of dal soup, and often a few curried or fried vegetables.
It sure felt good after a strenuous hike to be able to chow down on a hearty fresh meal.
Catching the first glimpses of the snowy Himalayan peaks was breathtaking.
There are a number of main Annapurna peaks, the highest reaching over 8,000 meters.
The climax of the Ghorepani Poon Hill trek is waking up for the sunrise at the top of Poon Hill.
At 3,200 meters in elevation, it's not extremely high, but it provides a picturesque panoramic view of the full Annapurna mountain range.
Again, the view was beyond spectacular.
In the town of Ghorepani, a small mountain village is where I found what has to be one of the world's most beautiful basketball courts.
Our 5-day trek offered an incredible glimpse of the Himalayas on a well-maintained trail that wasn't too difficult. The scenery was breathtaking!
