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 and Machapuchare 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 on Dhaulagiri, Annapurna South and Machapuchare. At the Annapurna base camp, a natural amphitheater known as Annapurna sanctuary, mighty Himalaya giants like Annapurna I, Annapurna III, Annapurna South, Hiunchuli, Gangapurna, Glacier Dome and Machapuchare.

BESTS

Offers panoramic views of Annapurna, Machapuchare, 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

1,395 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 by car
Day 03. Pokhara to Nayapul (1,070m/3,510ft) by car and trek to Tikhedunga (1,480m/4,855ft), 4 hours
Day 04. Tikhedhunga (1,480m/4,855ft) to Ghorepani (2,874m/9,429ft), 6 hours
Day 05. Ghorepani (2,874m/9,429ft) to Poon hill at sunrise (3,210m/10,530ft) and Tadapani (2,610m/8,562ft), 5 hours
Day 06. Tadapani (2,610m/8,562ft ) to Chomrung (2,170m/7,120ft), 4-5 hours
Day 07. Chomrung (2,170m/7,120ft) to Bamboo (2,310m/7,579ft), 4-5 hours
Day 08. Bamboo (2,310m/7,579ft) to Deaurali (3,230m/10,598ft), 5 hours
Day 09. Deaurali (3,230m/10,598ft) to Machapuchare base camp (3,700m/12,139ft) and to Annapurna base camp (4,130m/13,551ft), 5 hours
Day 10. Annapurna base camp (4,130m/13,551ft) to Bamboo (2,310m/7,579ft), 6-7 hours
Day 11. Bamboo (2,310m/7,579ft) to Jhinu Danda (1,780m/5,840ft) and Hot Spring, 5 hours
Day 12. Jhinu Danda (1,780m/5,,840ft) to Nayapul (1,070m/3,510ft) and to Pokhara by car, 4-5 hours
Day 13. Pokhara to Kathmandu by car
Day 14. Kathmandu: sightseeing and free shopping
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. Presentation of the staff, briefing with the guides and verification of the equipment. We will serve authentic nepalese cuisine with cultural show in the evening.

Meals included: dinner. Overnight: hotel.

Day 02. Kathmandu to Pokhara by car
After the breakfast we will be heading to Pokhara by private transport. 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. Pokhara to Nayapul (1,070m/3,510ft) by car and trek to Tikhedunga (1,480m/4,855ft), 4 hours
We will start trekking from Nayapul after a 1,5 hour drive with a private vehicle from Pokhara. After a short walk along the bank of the Modi Khola, we reach Birethanti, 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 and after the short climb, we reach Tikhedhunga. 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.