Trip Summary

Geography
Mountain/Forest/Village
Location
Kaski
Level Of Difficulty
Moderate
Duration
15 days
Max Aaltitude
4130m
Religion
Hindu/BuddhistDetail Information
Poon Hill with Annapurna Base camp Trek Highlights:
- An awesome trek to Annapurna Base Camp and Annapurna Sanctuary
- Gorgeous views of Annapurna Massif from Poon Hill
- A night at the picturesque village of Ghorepani
- Relaxing natural hot springs at Jhinu Danda
- Cultural tour of Kathmandu valley and heritage sites
Poon Hill with Annapurna Base Camp Trek is one of the most popular treks in Nepal that offers a trekking experience to the heart of gorgeous Annapurna Himalayas. Treading through the Annapurna Conservation Area, the trek explores the lower skirts of the Annapurna Conservation Area and even leads to the grand viewpoint at Ghorepani Poon hill. An experience of heart-warming hospitality of the Gurung community will add to this beautiful trek.
This 15-day Poonhill with Abc trek begins with your arrival in Kathmandu. A bustling city this, nothing is better than a sightseeing tour which will be on your itinerary for the next day. A guided tour of this city will reveal its history as you visit the UNESCO world heritage sites of Basantapur Durbar Square and Swayambhunath Stupa. Then, you head west the following day to Pokhara city and onto Nayapul where you will begin the trek of Annapurna region.
Challenging Ulleri steps and beautiful Ghorepani village will offer you a glimpse of beautiful wilderness. The hike to the Poonhill vantage point offers a mesmerizing experience of the sunrise above the Himalayas and grand views of Annapurna (8091m) including Machhapuchhre (Fishtail 6997m) and Dhaulagiri (8167m).
The trail then brings you closer to these mountains, some of the tallest in the world, as you take on a rugged terrain past the villages of Chhomrong, Dovan, and Deurali. Entering Annapurna Sanctuary, Machhapuchhre (3700m) will be your first stop with a snowy experience at the foot of this sacred mountain and further up the famous Annapurna Base Camp (ABC 4130m). Spending a night amidst towering Himalayas at ABC, you will then retreat to the hot springs at Jhinu Danda and hike back to Nayapul as the trek comes to an end.
The best season to take on this trek is from March to May which is Spring season in Nepal. Alternatively, a trek during autumn i.e. September to November can be undertaken.
Nepal Alibaba Treks is a pioneer Travel and Tour operator in Nepal serving tourists since its establishment. We offer trekking, cultural tour, adventure tour and expedition tours in Nepal, Tibet and India. An experienced team of professionals ensures a rich experience.
Poon Hill with Annapurna Base camp Trek Map:

Itinerary Summary
Day Day 01: Arrive in Kathmandu (1300m.)
Day Day 02: Full day cultural tours of Kathmandu valley.
Day Day 03: Drive to Pokhara, Lake City. (820m.) 6-7hrs.
Day Day 04: Drive to Nayapul (1070m.) - 1 hr. drive. Trek to Tikhedhunga. (1540M.) 3 hrs.
Day Day 05: Trek from Tikhedhunga to Ghorepani (2,860m.)7 hrs.
Day Day 06: Hike up to Poon Hill (3210m.) and trek to Tadapani (2610m.)5 hrs.
Day Day 07: Trek from Tadapani to Chhomrong (2170m.)5 hrs.
Day Day 08: Trek from Chhomrong to Dovan (2600m.)6 hrs.
Day Day 09: Trek from Dovan to Deurali (3200m.)4 hrs.
Day Day 10: Trek from Deurali to Annapurna base camp (4130m.)4 hrs.
Day Day 11: Trek back from Annapurna base camp to Bamboo (2310m.)5-6 hrs.
Day Day 12: Trek from Bamboo to Jhinu Danda. Natural hot spring. (1780m.)5 hrs.
Day Day 13: Trek from Jhinu Danda to Nayapul 6hrs. And drive to Pokhara. 1hrs.
Day Day 14: Drive back to Kathmandu. Farewell dinner.
Day Day 15: Departure to international airport for your final flight.
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