Ghorepani Poon Hill Trek - Beauty of Nepal (Part 1)

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  • Опубліковано 17 лип 2024
  • Thank you for watching my Ghorepani Poon Hill trek video. Visit my website for lots more travel and food - migrationology.com/
    Normally I don't make videos this long, but since I have been getting some requests for longer videos, I decided to try something a little different with this video and try something a little more like a documentary of reality type of show.
    Nepal was truly an amazing country, and part of the reason I visited was to do a trek in the Himalayas, a dream of mine. So after spending some time in Kathmandu, we took a bus to Pokhara in order to check out the situation and arrange our Ghorepani Poon Hill trek in the Annapurna mountain range, located just an hour drive from the city of Pokhara.
    We started things off by first taking a taxi from Pokhara to Nayapul which cost 1500 Nepali Rupees. This is a popular starting point for the hike and there were several other groups also beginning. Our first day we trekked from the town of Nayapul to the town of Tikhedunga. For most of day one, we walked along a gravel road, passing villagers, homes, and farms along the way. We took a break to eat lunch, and I ate something known as dal bhat, which is rice with mixed vegetables and dal soup. As we continued to hike, the views became better and better, but nothing compared to what we'd see in the following days. We finally arrived to Tikhedunga, and our small guest house was located at the top of a small hill, next to a stream. It was a beautiful quiet location and the atmosphere was amazing, as was the fresh air. For dinner that night I enjoyed a plate of rice accompanied by a can of fish which I had brought and a plate of fried noodles.
    On day two of the Ghorepani Poon Hill trek I woke up early and ate breakfast. In order to save money, I had brought some bags of muesli, which is very cheap to buy in Pokhara or Kathmandu. I also purchased a cup of chai from the guest house. After a lovely breakfast we continued hiking the trail en-route today to Ghorepani, the town at the peak of our trek. The trail was gorgeous and we climbed up and up and up, taking frequent little breaks to drink water and to chow down on power snacks like peanuts and some chocolate. For lunch we took a break at a local restaurant where I ordered dal bhat along with some delicious buffali sukuti, dried meat. It was pretty delicious and some needed protein. The views were absolutely marvelous, and the highlight of the day was catching the first glimpse of the ice covered Himalayan peaks of Nepal! On day two of the Ghorepani Poon Hill trek, we arrived to Ghorepani extremely tired, hungry, and cold. We checked in to our guest house, showered, put on our warm down jackets which we had rented, and then enjoyed sipping on hot cups of tea by the fire. It began to hail and snow, but we could still see the unbelievable views of the Annapurna mountains. We decided to sleep quite early as the next day we were going to wake up early in the morning to climb to the top of Poon Hill for the sunrise view of the Himalayas.
    Hope you enjoyed part one of my Ghorepani Poon Hill trek video, be sure to now watch part two for the conclusion and lots of stunning scenery.
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  • @MarkWiens
    @MarkWiens  11 років тому +238

    Ghorepani Poon Hill Trek - Beauty of Nepal (Part 1)

    • @mirbar4073
      @mirbar4073 11 років тому +2

      Awesome video Mark, when you entered the first Guest House it was like I was right there with you...so well is the atmosphere of the place captured!

    • @dwirianto
      @dwirianto 11 років тому +2

      Can you give me a hint of how much overall cost you spent on this trip? Mark Wiens

    • @nabinbhandari4239
      @nabinbhandari4239 10 років тому

      ***** i can

    • @biratbist653
      @biratbist653 8 років тому

      +Dwi Rianto from pokhara to ghorepani, poon hill and ghandruk and return back to pokhara it cost near about nrs 20000

    • @sujitab3346
      @sujitab3346 8 років тому

      😉😉

  • @MarkWiens
    @MarkWiens  11 років тому +4

    Hey Paul, thanks a lot for watching. Yes there have been some things that I don't like (but haven't made any videos), but I really do like most things!

  • @MarkWiens
    @MarkWiens  11 років тому +2

    Thanks a lot, yes the longest video I've ever done. Thanks for watching!

  • @MarkWiens
    @MarkWiens  11 років тому

    Thanks for watching!

  • @MarkWiens
    @MarkWiens  11 років тому +25

    Hahah, she was skeptical at first, but I'm so happy my wife was willing to do it with me, and though she was incredibly sore she did enjoy it. I hope she'll do one again in the future, and I hope you can convince your wife too!

    • @bisheskarki4409
      @bisheskarki4409 3 роки тому

      When are you going to be back again? After the mess is over hope to see you there again. The place have changed hope you enjoy everybit of Nepal and do study before visiting. For adventure its a place to be for food its just okay. But there has been lot of changes in these periods the worse if I remember was earthquake and the best is they are still recovering, reconstructing the damage made by the earthquake which was couple of years back . I hope you'll be back again.

    • @unluckygirl8408
      @unluckygirl8408 2 роки тому

      Please come to nepal again love from Nepal 🇳🇵🇳🇵🇳🇵🙏🙏

  • @MarkWiens
    @MarkWiens  11 років тому +1

    You're welcome, thank you for watching!

  • @MarkWiens
    @MarkWiens  11 років тому +3

    Thank you very much for watching Steven!

  • @user-tf7ri6qh7p
    @user-tf7ri6qh7p 8 років тому +314

    24hour dal bhat power!!!
    N ever
    E nding
    P eace
    A nd
    L ove.... haha
    my nepali guide teach to me lol

  • @MarkWiens
    @MarkWiens  11 років тому +42

    Hey Izzy, I think just about all your questions were answered. But yes both they have to transport food up the mountain (usually by mule), and because it's all tourists, that's why the food is much higher than in the cities. That being said, it's still well worth it to eat hot fresh meals. Also, originally I thought the portions were small, and they are at first, but they'll give you more and more until you're full - they just start out small so they don't waste.

    • @sarang564
      @sarang564 6 років тому +1

      Mark Wiens yea 🤗

    • @ganeshbohora5854
      @ganeshbohora5854 3 роки тому

      ghorepani is one of the best and beautiful place.

    • @dibaygautam2076
      @dibaygautam2076 2 роки тому

      Can’t believe you bought that shitty Tin food in real villages instead to trying new foods! You have 8 million subscribers and you know how much money that makes ?? You are so mean mad I lost the respect for your from this point.
      This is help for those poor villagers common man. I visit Nepal every 4 years and the food prices in any trekking route is 500 RS ( $4) only and the price for noodle and Momo is less then that which is cheap cheap and cheap!!!!!!!! Specially food prices are the same for locals and foreigners and my income is just a Restaurent manager india.
      With the amount of your income I can easily afford ti travel the world yes whole of the planet earth.
      Man i am really shocked today!

    • @nitishrajpathak2516
      @nitishrajpathak2516 2 роки тому

      @@dibaygautam2076 Back then he did not have this much followers. Give him a break

  • @MarkWiens
    @MarkWiens  11 років тому

    Hey, thanks a lot for watching. Great to hear you're coming back to Bangkok, yes that would be awesome!

  • @dwightturner3070
    @dwightturner3070 6 років тому +105

    That first meal was $344??? I think you forgot the decimal point. Lol

  • @angelinathedrifter
    @angelinathedrifter 5 років тому +13

    I just love the way you respect DIFFERENT Cultures 😘😘😘😘😘

  • @MarkWiens
    @MarkWiens  11 років тому +6

    Thank you very much Ajeet!

  • @MarkWiens
    @MarkWiens  11 років тому +2

    I fully agree, well said, thanks!

  • @prak163
    @prak163 3 роки тому +1

    Wow you literally replied everyone. What an amazing human being you are Mark. I have been watching you since a long time. Your positivity and happy face always encourages me and our family to be happy on what we have right now.

  • @MarkWiens
    @MarkWiens  11 років тому +4

    Thank you Jimmy, we actually had a guide with us - it was much easier!

  • @1108star
    @1108star 3 роки тому

    I came across this video 5 years back while preparing for a trek in Nepal. This is also the first video of Mark that I watched and since then have been watching almost all your videos. Now after several treks in Nepal and especially to ABC, Dal BAHT is still a favourite for me while in Nepal. Thanks Mark.

  • @MarkWiens
    @MarkWiens  11 років тому

    Yes, great to hear you're from Nepal Sunil!

  • @MarkWiens
    @MarkWiens  11 років тому +1

    Cool to hear that, thanks for watching!

  • @MarkWiens
    @MarkWiens  11 років тому +1

    Hey Choi, no it was altogether for 5 days, it was more of a roundtrip (almost circuit), so we ended at a different place from where we started.

  • @MarkWiens
    @MarkWiens  11 років тому

    Thanks a lot for watching Tom!

  • @MarkWiens
    @MarkWiens  11 років тому +9

    Hey, yes we hired a trekking guide, it was much easier and it allowed me to focus on writing and filming. It could be done without at guide, but it was a lot easier with a guide!

  • @MarkWiens
    @MarkWiens  11 років тому

    Awesome to hear that Abiraj, you have a beautiful country!

  • @Juninavi
    @Juninavi 9 років тому +178

    This guy definitely have beautiful heart mind and gives good energy out. Nice one & love all your film!

    • @roshantandukar33
      @roshantandukar33 9 років тому +1

      agreed

    • @missnekodes
      @missnekodes 9 років тому +5

      I know what you mean. He doesn't come as a big headed guy. Thats why I always smile whilst watching his videos.

    • @gurungsobha6477
      @gurungsobha6477 9 років тому

      *****

    • @asnnj8047
      @asnnj8047 3 роки тому

      Totally

  • @prashantadanuwar5120
    @prashantadanuwar5120 9 місяців тому +1

    watching in 2023, came from watching your vlog of thailand and I am so happy you were in Nepal 10 years ago..... thanks a lot ....

  • @MarkWiens
    @MarkWiens  11 років тому +2

    Thanks a lot, yes my longest video series so far!

  • @MarkWiens
    @MarkWiens  11 років тому +2

    Thanks a lot! I did chow down pretty hard at all those meals, usually getting 3 plates of rice!

  • @1108star
    @1108star Рік тому +1

    I am back to watch this after 9 years. Thanks Mark.

  • @JD-wq2ce
    @JD-wq2ce 5 років тому

    This was so beautifully documented.. I tried watching a number of videos including more formal documentaries on this area and Mark yours was definitely by far, better than most. The footage was inspiring, you captured the views in a way that made me feel like I was there and once again your description of the traditional food was accurate and informative. I also appreciate how you share what the accommodation is like.. often overlooked by many vlogs. So interesting I had to share these 2 episodes with my family. Thank you for doing such an amazing job yet again. Big Thumbs Up from Australia 🇦🇺

  • @MarkWiens
    @MarkWiens  11 років тому +2

    Amazing scenery!

  • @MarkWiens
    @MarkWiens  11 років тому

    Yes, it's carried up the mountain!

  • @MarkWiens
    @MarkWiens  11 років тому

    Great, thanks for watching!

  • @alishaprasai8895
    @alishaprasai8895 9 років тому +37

    I'm from nepal and even iv never been to ghorepani poonhill.... now I'm thinking of going too... thanks for praising everything.

    • @surez-vlogs
      @surez-vlogs 6 років тому

      Get there it's a piece of heaven .. I was there last November 17'

    • @yattadesune8837
      @yattadesune8837 5 років тому

      Suresh Thapa Does it snow there

    • @mrcorbel
      @mrcorbel 5 років тому

      lets go than

    • @jaidenjungkhadka8157
      @jaidenjungkhadka8157 4 роки тому

      Moh sanga jane ho.. moh pani jane sochirako chhu sangai chaldim na ta ??

  • @MarkWiens
    @MarkWiens  11 років тому +1

    Thank you Joy!

  • @MarkWiens
    @MarkWiens  11 років тому +2

    Hey Sam and Audrey, glad you do stuff like this too, it really does save in the long run!

  • @samuelandaudrey
    @samuelandaudrey 11 років тому +3

    When we recently went to Finland we packed a bunch of cheap goodies as well - muesli, granola bars and canned nuts. As in your situation, it definitely helped us shave our costs down a bit.

  • @bhupendraadhikariofficials6577
    @bhupendraadhikariofficials6577 6 років тому +6

    Nepal is one of the mst clean,beautiful and safest country in the world for everyone.

    • @godofdevil853
      @godofdevil853 5 років тому

      Nepal is most cleanest country??? What a joke .. i hope u have seen Kathmandu if u have then don't talk about clean of this country .. i agree that other places are clean but nepal is not a clean country as u say

  • @namratathapa9239
    @namratathapa9239 3 роки тому

    I watch all your videos ghorepani is my village I am so happy you went there loads of love from Nepal

  • @MarkWiens
    @MarkWiens  11 років тому +5

    I searched it online, and actually we had a guide with us to so that I didn't have to worry about maps and trails. It was just my wife and I.

  • @jennifers767
    @jennifers767 3 роки тому +55

    Guess I'm the only one who watched this video after 7 years 🤣🤣

  • @poelingoer
    @poelingoer 11 років тому +1

    Oh mark these videos are really great. I have to tell you we really enjoy them and look forward to each one that comes out. Thank you so much and don't ever stop.

  • @prahladkc2596
    @prahladkc2596 5 років тому

    The way u appreciate even the simplest of foood with that magical expression of yours ...this all shows how good a person u might ve in heart....keep up the great work...keep tickling our taste buds through our eyes and ears....

  • @MarkWiens
    @MarkWiens  11 років тому

    Hey, yah it was good price for accommodation. Yes it was back in March, so off season. I also heard it can be hard to get a place during peak season... Are you going to trek in Nepal soon?

  • @MochilerosOrg
    @MochilerosOrg 11 років тому +8

    Awesome documentary as always my friend. Nice trip !

  • @MarkWiens
    @MarkWiens  11 років тому +18

    Thanks a lot! Yah, my mistake $3.44!

    • @samrat386
      @samrat386 7 років тому

      beef is not allowed in nepal

    • @udashyakha6908
      @udashyakha6908 4 роки тому +1

      Thanks a lot
      Visiting nepal
      Visit agin

  • @MarkWiens
    @MarkWiens  11 років тому +1

    Thanks Paul!

  • @MarkWiens
    @MarkWiens  11 років тому +1

    Hey! Yes, food was pricey, but I was happy that accommodation was still very affordable. Yah, I did notice the elevation when climbing, you do lose your breath quite fast!

  • @ramexpoon
    @ramexpoon 7 років тому +55

    I was born in Ghorepani and I am glad you visited there if other people have planning to visit nepal then it's a must visit place in Nepal BTW I feel proud there is beautiful hill name after my last time

    • @ranjuraee2630
      @ranjuraee2630 6 років тому

      Ramesh Purja Pun from which month snow starts to fall there?

    • @Bimalaviratasinger
      @Bimalaviratasinger 6 років тому

      as far as I know in between November to feb.

    • @BrainBUG1231
      @BrainBUG1231 6 років тому

      Your mountain is so beautiful, Pun!

    • @dawatseten235
      @dawatseten235 5 років тому

      Vivek Apollyon #himalayanwanderwalkers

    • @SS-rm6ki
      @SS-rm6ki 4 роки тому

      Pun dada

  • @dorjesherpa9190
    @dorjesherpa9190 5 років тому +11

    A positive man looking and thinking everything feel positive Thanks Mark

  • @moneyjustcalm7743
    @moneyjustcalm7743 9 років тому +1

    Awesome nepal n awesome mark ...thanks mark for uploading this vodeo ...

  • @deblinasinha5932
    @deblinasinha5932 6 років тому

    I just love ur energy and ur smiling face ur passion for food and exploring it...

  • @MarkWiens
    @MarkWiens  11 років тому

    Thanks for the answer!

  • @MarkWiens
    @MarkWiens  11 років тому +1

    Thanks so much, wow, great to hear you're from this area. What town / village are you from?

  • @MarkWiens
    @MarkWiens  11 років тому

    Gracias Nelson!

  • @MarkWiens
    @MarkWiens  11 років тому

    Thank you very much!

  • @MarkWiens
    @MarkWiens  11 років тому

    Thanks a lot Steve!

  • @MassifHolidaysnepal
    @MassifHolidaysnepal 8 років тому +1

    It is awesome video mark.Thank you for loving our country and our food.

  • @sanjivrajbanshi306
    @sanjivrajbanshi306 6 років тому

    Thanks to make video for my Country NEPAL, its Awesome !!!

  • @LakeMiWaterbug
    @LakeMiWaterbug 11 років тому

    Lovely film/trek! I felt like I was right there with you :) So nice to see you so appreciative of every facet of your trip and your heartfelt response to every meal you were blessed to have :) Thank you for sharing, Mark!

  • @i3jordan617
    @i3jordan617 5 років тому

    So happy to know you've been to Nepal. Thank you for visiting.

  • @dhirajsubba5301
    @dhirajsubba5301 6 років тому +1

    Modest and Humble..Thanks for visiting mark!

  • @grrrltraveler
    @grrrltraveler 11 років тому +4

    You guys carried cans in your backpack and through that whole hike?! omg. Did you go in spring? Just wondering cause it looks warm but the higher up you go it gets down-jacket cold.

  • @rawaligrg
    @rawaligrg 6 років тому

    Probably this is my 100th view. I never get bored of watching your videos. You are born to be a blogger.

  • @sachtamaharjan8542
    @sachtamaharjan8542 3 роки тому

    Your smile is everything. Every video gives positive energy to me.

  • @DEATH_DEITY
    @DEATH_DEITY 9 років тому

    hey mark, thanks for making this video, brought back some good ol' memories, couple of my friends and i, we have made the trek upto Annapurna base camp, so i really enjoyed all of your video, the road, the hotels (some of the hotels, we stayed there too), tea, and the food, i missed it so much :)

  • @lokpalbista3085
    @lokpalbista3085 8 років тому +4

    Hey buddy! you got a beautiful smile. Great job. Keep doin' it!!!

  • @rahulnewar9621
    @rahulnewar9621 7 років тому +3

    u enjoy all sort of foods mark with full joy n I enjoy watching u eating the food with love and respect ua cool bro I love ya dal bhat video

  • @hi-sz3op
    @hi-sz3op 9 років тому +1

    You are awesome buddy! Love to see you in Nepal again!!

  • @MarkWiens
    @MarkWiens  11 років тому

    Thanks!

  • @memorablevideosofbonoprinc7373
    @memorablevideosofbonoprinc7373 3 роки тому

    Humble,humorous n down to earth personality..,thank u for visiting our country Nepal and trying all those yummy dishes 👍👍👏👏

  • @astergrl7192
    @astergrl7192 5 років тому

    You are great human, God bless from Nepal. I watch all your video

  • @bibekdiesprensalama5646
    @bibekdiesprensalama5646 4 роки тому +1

    That's reason i always follow you.love from nepal🇳🇵🇳🇵🇳🇵🇳🇵🇳🇵🇳🇵

  • @stutikhadka6044
    @stutikhadka6044 5 років тому +1

    I remember you enjoying daal, bhaat and aloo matar (green peas, potato) vegetable in an other video, really like the way you present our Nepal and its food. Keep on the good work and enjoy Nepal.

  • @santoshhamal2783
    @santoshhamal2783 4 роки тому

    I regularly watch all you food vlogs on youtube and since i am from Nepal loved this Ghorepani and Poon Hill Trek vlog pretty much. Always love your food vlog and really love your expression once you devour every food.

  • @chingambakhangembam3007
    @chingambakhangembam3007 3 роки тому

    Love u bro mark.... all this time u struggle alot...honest and the the sweetest personality a man can possess...n thats the reason u dwell in every1 s heart...may god bless 🙏 u n family ... love frm Manipur

  • @MarkWiens
    @MarkWiens  11 років тому

    I really appreciate it, thank you so much for your support!

  • @Galaxyworldtravelling
    @Galaxyworldtravelling 4 роки тому

    Looking at you those time and now ,where have reached just love the way u are progressing. Love from nepal.

  • @MarkWiens
    @MarkWiens  11 років тому

    Thank you Sam!

  • @lotsrelox1837
    @lotsrelox1837 Рік тому

    Hi mark im still wathing ur old vedios really inspired me a lot ur so nice and a down to earth i love u mark

  • @azlanameer4912
    @azlanameer4912 3 роки тому

    I have watched scores of videos on Nepal u are the first one who is giving food prices which is giving me idea of cost. Stay blessed.😍

  • @missnekodes
    @missnekodes 9 років тому +5

    I really enjoy your videos please do keep making them :) ps sukuti is the best with tongba XD

  • @MarkWiens
    @MarkWiens  11 років тому

    Thanks a lot Dean!

  • @EVERSHENNIE
    @EVERSHENNIE 10 років тому +1

    Great to have seen your report of the trek. Especially now my son and his partner are doing this trip right now. When I've been a bit younger ....................

  • @MarkWiens
    @MarkWiens  11 років тому

    Thanks a lot Don!

  • @missymason2377
    @missymason2377 5 років тому

    Amazing trek...beautiful country side

  • @seung12
    @seung12 10 років тому

    Love your vids Mark. Hope you enjoyed your trip to Nepal :)

  • @diddlydooha
    @diddlydooha 5 років тому +2

    omg... Maaaarrrrrrrk! You're actually skinner in 2013. I only started watching you from 201 onwards and you're pretty skinny for eating so much so often and taking such large first bites, but now that I have skipped back to your 2013 and older videos, I can see that you were actually 'different'!! More hair, quieter voice ... hahaha. I still love every video of your though man. You are A-OK and totally original! Kudos.

  • @firstlove2508
    @firstlove2508 4 роки тому +1

    Every foods you eat looks so delicious mark wines..... Lots of love.
    I love to watch your every video from different2 places.🤘

  • @tinydancer666
    @tinydancer666 9 років тому +1

    Thanks Mark for these videos. I have just come back from same trek and your videos helped me prepare and knew what to expect along the way. Much love x

    • @tseringd.sherpa8416
      @tseringd.sherpa8416 6 років тому

      sir you can check this ua-cam.com/channels/fL02HhJUmTXHX7OV8qT0oA.htmlvideos

  • @LiquidTurbo
    @LiquidTurbo 11 років тому

    Such a great video. Did pretty much the same hike back in 09'. Thanks for the memories.

  • @KaranShah731
    @KaranShah731 9 років тому +17

    Literally every food you eat looks delicious and brings water in my mouth

    • @tseringd.sherpa8416
      @tseringd.sherpa8416 6 років тому

      Sir you are right you can check thisua-cam.com/channels/fL02HhJUmTXHX7OV8qT0oA.htmlvideos

  • @MarkWiens
    @MarkWiens  11 років тому

    Thanks Jack!

  • @xcessive2008
    @xcessive2008 9 років тому +1

    hi marl, saw this older vid. wow that place is beautiful, but man what a hike. on to part 2 :)

  • @koizumialison
    @koizumialison 8 років тому

    you should do more trek videos, this is my FAVORITE video of yours!!!

  • @suryachataut
    @suryachataut 10 років тому +6

    I am from Nepal and heading that way in few weeks. Me and my wife just watched your trek videos and enjoyed it very much. I probably will do the same trek in next few weeks. And boy can you eat :) BTW how much did your backpack weigh?

  • @manojmallick7595
    @manojmallick7595 5 років тому

    Mark its so old video and now look at the content you made its more creative and interesting. Love you and your family. Just finish watching thailand food 1 yrs reservation waiting vlog. God Bless

  • @ozza26
    @ozza26 11 років тому

    Another great video. Glad this one was a bit longer! On to Part 2.......

  • @reginarobertsfil-amcouples3735
    @reginarobertsfil-amcouples3735 5 років тому

    Woooo ...is this your first vloggg ... tnx for this 😍

  • @arati5550
    @arati5550 10 років тому

    One of the dream place which I wanna go from my own country!!!

  • @milankunwarkunwar6725
    @milankunwarkunwar6725 6 років тому +3

    Man you eating there
    And i feeling hungry here
    Very nice love you jay nepal..