Annapurna Base Camp + Poon Hill Trek (10 days)
Itinerary plan
Day 1: Drive to Nayapul in private transportation (1 hour from Pokhara) and trek to Tikhedhunga (1,570m)
Day 2: Trek from Tikhedhunga to Ghorepani (2,840m)
Day 3: Hike up to Poon Hill (3,210m) for sunrise view and trek to Tadapani (2,630m)
Day 4: Trek from Tadapani to Chhomrong (2,170m)
Day 5: Trek from Chhomrong to Dovan (2,600m)
Day 6: Trek from Dovan to Machhapuchhre Base Camp (3,700m)
Day 7: Trek from Machhapuchhre Base Camp to Annapurna Base Camp (4,130m)
Day 8: Trek from Annapurna Base Camp to Bamboo (2,310m)
Day 9: Trek from Bamboo to Jhinu Danda (1,780m)
Day 10: Hot spring bath, and drive back to Pokhara in private transportation.
Total Cost
USD $700 per person.
The cost includes:
-ACAP permit and TIMS card(Mandatory documents for trekking in Annapurna region.)
-Licensed Professional Trekking Guide.( Fees, Food, Accommodation, Insurance)
-Supporters.
-Food: 3 meals a day( Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner that you can choose from the menu in trekking tea houses.)
-Accommodation ( Basic Private Tea House Accommodation in the trekking area.)
-Private Transportation (Both ways to and from Pokhara.)
The cost excludes packaged drinks and food items from shops on the way.
Highlights of Annapurna Base Camp Trek:
- Stunning views of Annapurna massif including Annapurna South, Annapurna I, Hiunchuli, and Machhapuchhre (Fishtail).
- Passing through charming Gurung villages like Ghandruk and Chhomrong and experiencing the local culture and lifestyle.
- Trekking through lush rhododendron forests and scenic Modi Khola valley.
- Reaching the Annapurna Base Camp at an altitude of 4,130m and being surrounded by the panoramic Himalayan peaks.
- A chance to see wildlife like musk deer, Himalayan thar, and different bird species.
- Soaking in natural hot springs at Jhinu Danda to relax your muscles.
Highlights of Poon Hill Trek:
- The mesmerizing sunrise view from Poon Hill (3,210m) with a panoramic view of the Annapurna and Dhaulagiri range.
- Trekking through picturesque villages of Ulleri, Ghorepani, Tadapani, and Ghandruk, with stunning views of the Himalayas.
- Walking through lush rhododendron forests and crossing several streams and waterfalls.
- Experiencing the traditional lifestyle, culture, and hospitality of the Gurung and Magar communities.
- Getting a glimpse of the Annapurna South, Machhapuchhre, Hiunchuli, and Dhaulagiri mountains from different viewpoints.
- Relaxing in the natural hot springs of Jhinu Danda to relieve the tired muscles.
For information regarding the equipment required in the trek: click here
