ANNAPURNA BASE CAMP + POONHILL

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.

OUTLINE ITINERARY

  • Day 01 Arrival Kathmandu (1330m)
  • Day 02 Kathmandu – Pokhara
  • Day 03 Drive to Nayapull, trek to Tikhedunga(1540m) | 4 Hrs
  • Day 04 Tikhedunga – Ghorepani (2860m)
  • Day 05 Ghorepani (Poon Hill, 3170m) – Tadapani (2600m)
  • Day 06 Tadapani – Chhomrung
  • Day 07 Chhomrung–Bamboo
  • Day 08 Bamboo – Deurali
  • Day 09 Deurali – Annapurna base camp
  • Day 10 Annapurna Base Camp – Bamboo (2310m)
  • Day 11 Bamboo – Jhinu Dada (Hot Spring, 1780m)
  • Day 12 Jhinu Dada (Hot Spring) – Nayapul – Pokhara
  • Day 13 Pokhara – Kathmandu
  • Day 14 Kathmandu sightseeing
  • Day 15 Kathmandu, Departure

DETAIL ITINERARY

Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu (1330m ): Meet our representative at Kathmandu airport and transfer to hotel. All the required documents, photos, passport copies etc. are collected for the preparation of all legal documents required during the trek. On the same day you’ll be meeting your guide for the trek.

Day 02: Kathmandu – Pokhara (820m)  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.

Day 03 Drive to nayapull, trek to Tikhedhunga (1540m) | 4 Hrs : 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. Overnight stay at Lodge.

Day 04 Tikhedhunga (1540m) to Ghorepani (2860 M) 6 Hrs : Leaving Tikhedhunga, 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. Overnight stay at Lodge.

Day 05: Ghorepani – Poon Hill ( 3170m ) –Tadapani (2600m) | 5 Hrs:
 Today, very early in the morning, we start an hour hike to Poon Hill at elevation of 3,210 meters, a brilliant spectacle; this vantage point provides a superb view of sunrise over the high Himalayas, including the Annapurna, Dhaulagiri and Machhapuchhre. 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. Overnight stay at Lodge.

Day 06: Tadapani – Chhomrung: As altitude continues to rises we start walking quite slower than usual so we stay at Tadapani which takes around 4-5 hours with all the way through forests. There is more probability of seeing the snow from today.

Day 07: chhomrung – Bamboo: As altitude continues to rises we start walking quite slower than usual so we stay at chhomrung which takes around 4-5 hours with all the way through forests. There is more probability of seeing the snow from today.we can see monkey also in the jungle.

Day 08: bamboo – Deaurali (3230m): As altitude continues to rises we start walking quite slower than usual so we stay at Deaurali which takes around 4-5 hours with all the way through forests. There is more probability of seeing the snow from today.

Day 09: Deaurali – MBC (3800m) – ABC (4130m): As we approach closer and closer to the mountains it starts getting colder. On the way to ABC we first reach MBC which takes around 3 hours and further 2hours to ABC. We will be surrounded by mountains from all sides and the density of the vegetations and plants will be thinner and thinner. It is the best and one of the nearest view point of the mountains (Mt. Annapurna I, Mt. Annapurna South, Mt. Fishtail, Mt. Gangapurna, Mt. Annapurna II and III and much more).

Day 10: ABC – MBC – Bamboo (2310m): We will be waking up early in the morning to see the pleasing view sun rise through the mountain ranges. And after breakfast we start our trek down to Bamboo through same way back down hill leaving MBC behind. Overnight in Bamboo.

Day 11: Bamboo – Jhinu danda (Hot Spring, 1780m): After the breakfast we start our trek down to Jhinu danda through stone steps most of the time. We will be at Chomrong one more time while we trek down to Jhinu danda. As soon as we reach Jhinu danda we will be going to hot spring to become fresh and relax for sometimes.

Day 12: Jhinu danda – Nayapul – Pokhara (830m): After the breakfast we start our trek down to Nayapul which takes around 5-6 hours following the Modi River all the way down to Nayapul with several villages on the way. When we arrive Nayapul we go to Pokhara by 1 hour drive.

Day 13: Pokhara – Kathmandu (1330m): Today we will be back to Kathmandu and as trip comes to an end. We can prefer to go by Tourist bus 7-8 hours drive).

Day 14: Kathmandu visit): Full day visit of Kathmandu: After breakfast take an excursion visit. Today we will go for sightsing first place where we go is Pasupatinath Temple after visiting there we go to Bouddhanath stupa. Third place to visit is swyambu and the last is Patan. Overnight at the hotel. B

Day 15: Kathmandu, Departure: After breakfast.

INCLUDED

  • All airport transfers from arrival to departure
  • Internal transfers
  • 15kg baggage during trekking
  • Porter service
  • Airport transfers
  • English-speaking, government-licensed trekking/climbing guide
  • All applicable trekking and climbing permits
  • Nights’ accommodation in Kathmandu on b&b plan
  • Government taxes, entrance fee, equipment fee, and other applicable fees
  • Farewell dinner

NOT INCLUDED

  • International flight ticket
  • Nepali visa fee
  • Personal equipment for climbing (if necessary)
  • Lunch and dinner in Kathmandu
  • Personal expenses
  • Emergency evacuation by helicopter
  • Any other service not mentioned in “included” section