KATHMANDU, March 15 -- The Ghorepani-Poon Hill Trek? That is so last century. Now that road access makes the scenic viewpoint easily reachable with a night stop, more and more trekkers venture on up the ridge to Tadapani, Khopra and the hidden holy Khayer Lake.
This extension to the traditional Poon Hill hike is worth it even for those who have done Ghorepani-Ghandruk Ridge before. Strike off the path through rhododendron forest at Tadapani to Mulde Peak for a overnight stop, and then it is another day's walk to Khopra. An alternative route from Ghorepani is to descend to Swanta and up again to gain the ridge.
The only warning to trekkers is to make sure there is a tea house as night falls, and to keep your eyes on the narrow trail becau...