Written by: Diubyash Khanal - 26043, Grade XI
Posted on: 11 September, 2024
As students, we all remember our school days, as school memories are often considered nostalgic and hard to forget. We have many memories, and my school experiences are precious moments that I always love to recall. I do have lots of memories. Among them, the memorable ‘Poon Hill trek’ is the one I am always fond of, which I went with my school friends.
Poon Hill is located in Pokhara, in the Gandaki province. All the students were excited about the trek. After completing our SEE Pre-board exam, the much-awaited day was here. On January 12, 2024, it was departure day. My friends and I arrived at school at 6 AM, and at 8 AM, we left for Pokhara on a tourist bus. The journey took around 15 hours to reach our destination.
On the very first day of our trip, we stayed at Nayapul, which is 41 km from Pokhara. We spent our first day travelling on the bus. The next morning, we began our trek from Nayapul to Ulleri at 9 AM. It took us around 6 hours to reach Ulleri from Nayapul. We were quite tired that day, as Ulleri lies at an altitude of 2050 meters above sea level. The following morning, we woke up around 7 AM. After freshening up, we had our breakfast. It was our second day of walking, and our destination was Ghorepani, which is at an altitude of 2850 meters above sea level. We started our trek at 10 AM, but the walking routes were quite challenging. After trekking for 5-6 hours, we reached our next destination. That day, we were exhausted and went to bed early, as we planned to visit Poon Hill, the hill station, early the next morning.
On the following day, we woke up around 5 AM. After getting ready, we visited the hill station. Poon Hill is situated at an altitude of 3210 meters above sea level. When we reached Poon Hill, it felt like heaven. The surroundings were adorned with beautiful mountains, including the Annapurna range, Dhaulagiri, Machhapuchhre, and Himchuli. We experienced a temperature of -2°C at the hill station, and we enjoyed it immensely.
On the third day, after visiting the hill station, we prepared to leave for our next destination: Tadapani, which lies at an altitude of 2630 meters above sea level. We started our trek around 9:30 AM. The route to Tadapani was challenging and risky, as we had to climb two hills and navigate some difficult paths. Despite the tough terrain, our unity kept us strong. After walking for 6 hours, we reached Tadapani and had a great time.
The next day was the last day of our trek. After breakfast, we began our journey to Ghandruk. After a 2-hour walk, we arrived in Ghandruk, a place famous for its cultural attire and traditions. After spending an hour there, we headed back to Pokhara. That evening, we enjoyed a night walk. The following morning, we visited Tal Barahi Temple, followed by Devi's Falls and Gupteshwor Mahadev Cave. At 3 PM that day, we returned to Kathmandu, marking the end of our Poon Hill trek.
Those memories are truly remarkable, and recalling them brings back many moments. The school memories and the Poon Hill trek were unforgettable experiences that I cherish. All of these memories are wonderful, and even when we are busy with our lives, such memories remain special. Ultimately, the Poon Hill trek was so memorable that it cannot be forgotten.
