ANNAPURNA BASE CAMP + POON HILL

Excellent first experience in the Himalayas. The Sanctuary valley and the night at base camp with amazing sunrise and sunset and a wonderful view of Dhaulagiri peak!

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 metres. Before entering the Annapurna Sanctuary you will spend a night at the Machhapuchhare Base Camp where a stupendous mountain vista will appear before us.

BESTS

Offers panoramic views of Annapurna, Machhapuchare, and other majestic peaks.
Passes through traditional Gurung villages, providing a glimpse of local culture.
Traverse lush forests, terraced fields, and alpine meadows.
No particular technical difficulties in a spectacular and still little-visited area of Nepal
Possibility of custom modification of the trip program with other activities or visits as well

COST

1,495 USD per person with 3 participants with local guide

Private trip possible every day. Contact us to receive a customized quote for 1 or 2 people. Contact us to receive a customized quote with European guide speaking English, French, Italian.

OUTLINE ITINERARY

Day 01. Arrival in Kathmandu
Day 02. Kathmandu to Pokhara (820m/2,697ft),6-7 hours
Day 03. Drive to nayapull, trek to Tikhedhunga(1480m/4,855ft) , 4 hours
Day 04. Tikhedhunga (1480m/4,855ft) to Ghorepani (2,874m/9,429ft), 6 hours
Day 05. Ghorepani (2874m/9,429ft) to Poon Hill ( 3,210m/10,530ft ) –Tadapani (2610m/8,562ft), 5 hours
Day 06. Tadapani(2610m/8,562ft ) to Chhomrung (2,170m/7,120ft),4-5 hours
Day 07. chhomrung (2,170m/7,120ft) to Bamboo(2,310m/7,579ft)4-5 hours
Day 08. Bamboo(2,310m/7,579ft) to Deaurali (3230m/10,598ft),5 hours
Day 09. Deaurali (3230m/10,598ft) to Machhapuchre Base Camp (3700m/12,139ft) to Annapurna Base Camp (4130m/13,551ft) 5 hours
Day 10. Annapurna Base Camp(4130m/13,551ft)- Machhapuchre Base Camp(3700m/12,139ft)- Bamboo (2,310m/7,579ft),
Day 11. Bamboo(2,310m/7,579ft), – Jhinu danda (1780m/5840ft),Hot Spring.
Day 12. Jhinu danda(1780m/5840ft) to Nayapul – Pokhara
Day 13. Pokhara to Kathmandu by drive, 6-7 hours
Day 14. Kathmandu: sightseeing and free shopping day
Day 15. Final departure

DETAILED ITINERARY

Day 01. Arrival in Kathmandu
After arriving in Kathmandu you will be picked up from Airport representative and transfer to hotel. We will serve authentic Nepalese cuisine with cultural show in the evening.

Meals included: dinner. Overnight: hotel.

Day 02. Kathmandu to Pokhara (820m/2,697ft),6-7 hours
After the breakfast we will be heading to Pokhara by private transport which takes around 6-7 hours. On the way we would be seeing the beautiful view of the Trishuli River which is flowing side by side throughout the most of our way to Pokhara. We even get to witness the people doing rafting in Trishuli river.

Meals included: breakfast. Overnight: hotel.

Day 03. Drive to nayapull, trek to Tikhedhunga(1480m/4,855ft) ,4 hours
We will start trekking from Naya Pull after a 1.5 hour drive with a private vehicle from Pokhara.After 15 minutes short walk along the bank of the ModiKhola, 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 BhurungdiKhola. 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 is walk offers a short and relatively easy day, during the journey which allows us to become used to the experience of trekking in Nepal.