Annapurna Base Camp Poon Hill Trek
Annapurna Base Camp Poon Hill Trek

Himalayan rock This trek combines a visit to various magnificent places in the Annapurna region of the Himalayas. From the world famous viewpoint of Poon Hill we should witness a superb Himalayan sunrise. At the Annapurna Base Camp (4.130m), a natural amphitheater known as Annapurna sanctuary, mighty Himalaya giants like Annapurna 1, Annapurna 3, Annapurna South, Hiunchuli, Gangapurna, Glacier Dome and Fish Tail (Macchapuchhare) rise above 7.000 and 8.000 meter. Before entering the Annapurna Sanctuary you will spend a night at the Machhapuchhare Base Camp where a stupendous mountain vista will appear before us.

Facts Of Trip


Grade: Grade III
Type: Lodge trek
Total duration: 14 days
Cost: Check details
Outline Itinerary
Day 1 Arrival Kathmandu
Day 2 Kathmandu - Pokhara
Day 3 Pokhara - Naya Pull - Tikhedunga
Day 4 Tikhedunga - Ghorepani
Day 5 Ghorepani (Poon Hill) - Tadapani
Day 6 Tadapani - Chomrong
Day 7 Chomrong - Himalayan Hotel
Day 8 Himalayan hotel - Macchapuchare Base Camp (3.700m)
Day 9 Macchapuchare Base Camp - Annapurna Base Camp (4.130m)
Day 10 Annapurna Base Camp - Sinuwa
Day 11 Sinuwa - Ghandrung
Day 12 Ghandrung - Naya Pull - Pokhara
Day 13 Pokhara - Kathmandu
Day 14 Kathmandu
Detail Itinerary

Day 1 Arrival Kathmandu
Meet our representative at Kathmandu airport and transfer to hotel.

 

Day 2 Kathmandu - Pokhara
Early morning private transport from Kathmandu to Pokhara. During the drive we will already have stunning views on the mighty Himalaya massifs which rise above 8.000m, like Manaslu, Annapurna and Dhaulagiri.

 

Day 3 Pokhara - Naya Pull - Tikhedunga
Early morning private transport from Kathmandu to Pokhara. During the drive we will already have stunning views on the mighty Himalaya massifs which rise above 8.000m, like Manaslu and Annapurna.
We will start trekking from Naya Pull after a 1 hour drive with a private vehicle from Pokhara.

After 15 minutes short walk along the bank of the Modi Khola, we reach Birethanti (1.015 meters) a large village that has many shops and teahouses. From there, the trail continues through the village. The trail follows the north bank of the Bhurungdi Khola. From there, the trail climbs steadily up the side of the valley to Hille at 1.495m and after the short climb, we reach Tikhedhunga at 1.570 meters. Today`s walk offers a short and relatively easy day, during the journey which allows us to become used to the experience of trekking in Nepal.

 

Day 4 Tikhedunga - Ghorepani
Leaving Tikhedunga, we begin our journey with a steep climb to Ulleri. Ulleri is a large Magar village at 2.070 meters. The trail then continues to ascend more gently, through fine forests of oak and rhododendrons towards Banthanti at 2.250 meters. Then we trek towards Nangethanti at 2.460m. After another hour of walking we will finally reach Ghorepani at 2.900 meters.

 

Day 5 Ghorepani (Poon Hill) - Tadapani
Today, very early in the morning, we start an hour hiking to Poon Hill at elevation of 3.210 meter, a brilliant spectacle; this vantage point provides a superb view of sunrise over the high Himalayas, including the Annapurnas, Dhaulagiri and Machhapuchhare.
In Poon Hill we will spend about 1 hour, we then return to Ghorepani we take a hot breakfast at the hotel and continue our trek to Tadapani (2.600 meters).
Along the trail towards Tadapani, we make climb along ridges and through pine- and rhododendron forests. Our final destination for today, Tadapani, offers magnificent views of Machhapuchhare and Annapurna South.

 

Day 6 Tadapani - Chomrong
The trails drops down from Tadapani through dense rhododendron forest till Chiule where a few lodges are located. A maze of small paths leads down through the terraced fields to a big suspension bridge over the Kimrong Khola. From the bridge, the trail climbs past the school and along terraces to the little village of Klisigo Chiukle. After a series of waterfalls, the trail climbs and contours along the terraces to join the main Ghandrung-Chomrong route, from where we make our way to Chomrong for the night.

 

Day 7 Chomrong - Himalayan Hotel
After a steep descend from Chomrong followed by a demanding climb to Sinuwa we continue up through the forests passing the small villages of Bamboo and Doban till we finally reach Himalayan Hotel.

 

Day 8 Himalayan hotel - Macchapuchare Basecamp (3.700m)
From the few lodges at Himalaya Hotel (2.850m) we climb further up past Hinku Cave, where the first expeditions to the base camp used to overnight under the huge rock.
From here we will also have great views of Machhapuchhare (Fishtail) mountain (6.997m) and you will understand why the translation of its name means fishtail mountain.

After crossing a ravine the trail climbs among boulders, finally leaving the trees behind us. The valley broadens out and the scenery becomes wilder as we approach the gates of the sanctuary.
Passing between the heights of Hiunchuli and Machhapuchhare, we reach Machhapuchhare Base Camp (3.700m) at the entrance to the great amphitheatre, where we spend the night. The views are stupendous, the panorama including Huinchuli, Annapurna 1, Annapurna 3, Gangapurna and Machhapuchhare.

 

Day 9 Macchapuchare Base Camp - Annapurna Base Camp (4.130m)
After a very early wake up call slightly climb up for around 2 hours till we reach Annapurna Base Camp. The Base Camp is surrounded by the snow capped peaks of some of the highest mountains in the world. Hiunchuli, Annapurna South,  Annapurna 1 and 3, Gangapurna and Machhapuchhhare (Fishtail) all encircle us. The sunset and sunrise are really magnificent in this mountain arena.

 

Day 10 Annapurna Base Camp - Sinuwa
From just above Annapurna base camp, overlooking the Annapurna South glacier, the panorama is breathtaking. Annapurna I rears above rubble covered glacier while to the south Hiunchuli and Annapurna South loom behind. Machhapuchhare is magnificent and also Annapurna III can be seen. For a view of Gangapurna you can climb the moraine with a few rock cairns to the south. Once you have soaked up the stunning views of the Annapurna range, breakfast in your lodge at the Annapurna Base Camp and descend all the way back to Sinuwa passing Deurali, Himalayan Hotel, Doban and Bamboo.

 

Day 11 Sinuwa - Ghandrung
When leaving Sinuwa immediately the trail drops steeply to the river from where we have to climb up again till we reach Chomrong.
After lunch in Chomrong we descend again steep to the next river and after crossing the suspension bridge we have to climb up steep for antoher 1,5 hour before we reach the most beautiful  village in the Annapurna region, Ghandrung (1.950m).

Ghandrung (1.950m) is a large, prosperous Gurung village and after arrival we have time to explore the maze of narrow alleyways separating the neat slate-roofed houses and watch the sunlight on Macchapuchhare, Annapurna South and Hiunchuli. It’s also possible to visit the small but interesting Gurung Museum.

 

Day 12 Ghandrung - Naya Pull - Pokhara
From Ghandrung we descend to Syauli Bazaar. From Syauli Bazaar it is a pleasant easy walk following the river to Birethanti (1.040m) where we cross the bridge. A short walk from the village brings us to the road at Naya Pull where we take transport for the 1,5 hour drive into Pokhara.

 

Day 13 Pokhara - Kathmandu
Transfer back from Pokhara to Kathmandu by tourist bus (7-8 hours). Spend the rest of the day in Kathmandu at leisure.

 

Day 14 Kathmandu
Transfer to the airport for your journey back home.

Cost Includes / Excludes
PRICE DETAILS:

Included:
- airport pickup on arrival at Kathmandu airport by private coach
- airport departure drop off at Kathmandu airport by private coach
- 2 nights accommodation in Kathmandu
- 2 nights accommodation in Pokhara (Lakeside)
- transfer from Kathmandu to Pokhara by tourist bus
- transfer Pokhara to Naya Pull by taxi (before start trek)
- transfer Naya Pull to Pokhara by taxi (after finish trek)
- accommodation during trekking in lodges / teahouses
- English speaking experienced guide
- porter(s), generally 1 porter for 2 pax (max 12 kg per person)
- food, salary, accommodation and insurance for our Nepali staff
- Annapurna Conservation Fee
- TIMS (trekking registration card)
- Annapurna region trekking map
- service from our office in Kathmandu, Thamel

Not included:
- international flight to and from Nepal
- airport taxes
- vaccination and Nepal visa
- meals and drinks
- personal insurance and other personal expenses
- tips for trekking staff (tipping is expected)

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