Poon Hill & Annapurna Base Camp Trek

On arrival at Kathmandu international airport received by staff and guide and for a short drive to your hotels. Situated in the hub of Kathmandu city, around Thamel an exciting location. After checking into your rooms with refreshment our guides will brief regarding the treks. Evening a welcome dinner in a nice Nepalese restaurant to get familiar with the culture and Nepali food.

Morning after breakfast, an exciting tour of Nepalese culture and historical tour around Nepal's landmarks and World Heritage Sites. Rest of the day after an interesting tour, with time for trek preparations.

Leaving early morning for an overland journey to reach scenic Pokhara. A city, blessed with nature of rolling green hills and lakes, in the close shadow of Annapurna Himalaya with majestic Machhapuchare "Fish Tail". Drive takes about 5-6 hours to cover 220 k.m. distance to reach Pokhara, and then transfer to a nice hotel, by the Phewa Lake. Traveling by air, which is 30 mins panoramic flight with grand views of the Himalayan all the way until it lands at Pokhara.

Morning a short drive of two hours to Nayapul, the drive then leads on rough country dirt tracks. Heading past lovely Bhirethati village, as the drive leads up on winding road to reach the farm villages at Hille. From here the walk starts with slow uphill to Thirkhedhunga village, with beautiful waterfalls. After the bridge a steep climb on stone steps for few hours to Ulleri village, a moderate size village. From here to Ghorepani is populated by the Poon-Magar people, the main hill tribes of Western Nepal. Overnight in the comfort of a nice local lodges built in traditional style with slated roofs.

Enjoy the morning views of surrounding beautiful landscapes of rolling hills with series of farm terraces. Includes views of Annapurna peaks, from Ulleri walk leads to our major destination to Ghorepani Village. Enjoy a short morning walks of few hours, after breakfast in Ulleri. The walk follows on gradual winding ups through cool shade of rhododendrons and pine forest. After a pleasant walk reaching Ghorepani village, located on a high ridge, amidst beautiful rhododendron and pine forest. At Ghorepani transfer to a nice lodge for lunch and overnight with stunning views of Dhaulagiri Himal. Afternoon at leisure for short walk around with scenic surroundings, and marvel the beautiful views of Dhaulagiri and Annapurna peaks.

An early morning start hike up to Poon Hill, for stunning sunrise views over an array of peaks. Overlooking spectacular panorama of the world’s 7th highest Dhaulagiri-10th highest Annapurna-I, and the world’s 8th highest Mt. Manaslu. As well as views of majestic Machhapuchare Himal the famous “Fish Tail Peak” that dominates the southern hills and valleys. After a fascinating moment downhill to Ghorepani for breakfast, and continue the adventure with climb to Deurali. Which is almost the same height as Poon Hill, with grand views of Dhaulagiri and Annapurna Himalayas. From the top of Deurali, walk downhill into cool shade of forest to Bhanthati a small settlement for lunch. Afternoon walk down to a stream, then climb for an hour to Tadapani for overnight stop.

Catching the morning views of Annapurna, walk leads up towards Kimrong Danda (ridge) and then descend to Kimrong river valley. Stopping here for lunch, and then the afternoon trail leads to a steep climb for few hours. Then the walk leads on gradual path with stone paved trail and downhill to Chomrong for overnight stop. Chomrong is the last permanent Gurung village, from here towards Annapurna Base Camp are temporary settlements.

From Chomrong walk downhill past terraced farm fields to Chomrong Khola. After crossing a small bridge, climb leads for an hour to Sinuwa-Danda a small place with few nice lodges. After a short rest or for lunch break, continue walk into cool dense forest to reach Bamboo. A small settlement with several lodges, this place Bamboo stands above Modi River amidst bamboo, rhododendron and oaks forest. After Bamboo an hour climb to Dovan for overnight stop, located in a gorge of a Modi River.

From here onward the air gets more cooler as morning walks proceeds towards Machhapuchare Base Camp en route Annapurna Sanctuary. The trail heads ups and to Himalaya Hotel, located by the large Hinko Cave beneath the Huin Chuli Peak. The walks head down close to Modi River, then short climb to Deurali for lunch stop. From here the tree lines drops for short bushes and shrubs, afternoon walk continues crossing the Modi River. Then with slow gradual climb above the river to reach Machhapuchare Base Camp for overnight halt. Also called as MBC for short, a small settlement with few good lodges, stands beneath the Mt. Machhapuchare North Face. As well with views of Annapurna-I with Annapurna South and Huin Chuli. Transfer into a nice lodge for afternoon tea and dinner.

Morning enjoy the views of the Annapurna Peak, after breakfast, a short morning walk to Annapurna base camp. Starts with short climb on a grassy hill slopes to reach the high plateau to enter Annapurna Sanctuary. The walk follows with gentle up to reach Annapurna Base Camp for lunch and overnight halt. At ABC check into a fine good lodge, after lunch explore the scenic surroundings enclosed by arrays of snow peaks. A marvelous spot to enjoy the whole afternoon with glorious scenery beneath the towering Annapurna-I and Vara Shikhar Himal.

After an enjoyable time at Annapurna Base Camp, around the sanctuary, as well as the main highlight of the adventure. Depart from the lodge after breakfast with stunning views of the surrounding snow-capped peaks. The trail follows on the same route, down to MBC and towards Deurali. Then with few short ups and down following a gradual winding trail back into green forested area to Bamboo for the overnight stop. A nice and pleasant spot amidst green bamboo and rhododendron forest surroundings.

From Bamboo a short steep climb to Khuldi Ghar, then downhill through forest to reach Sinuwa-Danda. After a short rest downhill to Chomrong Khola, then start the last climb of the day to Chomrong village. Stopping for lunch, afternoon walk with short up, then downhill to Jhinu-Danda for overnight stop. A small village with number of good lodge, after checking into the rooms, enjoy short walk to the hot springs. Located down from Jhinu Lodge nearby the Modi River.

Leaving the hills of Annapurna Himalayas, walk across the bridge to the road-head for few hours drives to Pokhara. The road follows through Bhirethati and Nayapul to join the main Pokhara and Baglung, Beni Highway. After few hours of exciting drive reach Pokhara, then transfer into the nice hotels. Afternoon explore the lakeside lined with fancy shops and restaurants.

Morning with leisure time for breakfast in Pokhara, as time for a short flight to Kathmandu. Transfer to Pokhara airport, board in an aircraft, during flight enjoy the grand panorama of the Himalayan range of peaks. On landing at Kathmandu airport transfer to your respective hotels, rest of the day at leisure.

Last day in Kathmandu and Nepal, after a great experience on Poon Hill & Annapurna Base Camp Trekking. As time for the international flight transfer to Kathmandu and Nepal International Airport. Then bid farewell to the guide, staff as you enter the airport terminal for homeward bound flight, or to next port of call.