Annapurna Base Camp Trek via Ghorepani Poon hill
Ghorepani Poon Hill trek is one of the best short treks in the Annapurna region! It is suitable for hikers of all ages, particularly good for families with children, and it can be accomplished in a maximum of 4 or 5 days while still getting the experience of the Annapurna region.
Getting to Annapurna Base camp feels more enthralling when going through the Ghorepani Poon hill route. You can enhance your trekking experience at Ghorepani by being able to see the beautiful Poon hills from this small village below Poon Hill, where the people primarily belong to the Magar community. The Poon Hill is also the best viewing point for Annapurnas, the Dhaulagiri and Varaha Shikhar mountains, the Nilgiri and Tukuche mountains, and Lamjung Himal.
- Preferable Season: All year round
- Trek Duration: Approximately 12 days
- Starting Point: Nayapul
- Maximum Altitude: 4,130 meters at Annapurna Base Camp (ABC)
- Trek Permits: ACAP, TIMS
- Accommodation Type: Teahouse and Homestays
- Difficulty: Moderately Easy
Annapurna Base Camp Itinerary Via Ghorepani Poon Hill
- Arrival Kathmandu Overnight Altitude 1300m
- Kathmandu- Pokhara 206 km (8h Drive and Overnight Altitude 846m)
- Pokhara -Tikedhungga (Hm up approx 550 Hm down approx 50 Gz approx 3hand overnight altitude 1550m)
- Thikhedhungga – Ghorepani Hm up approx 1350 (Hm dowan approx 50 Gh approx 6h and Overnight altitude 2850)
- Ghorepani – Poonhill Viewpoint – Tadapani (Hm up approx 2250 Hm down approx 700 Gz approx 7h and overnight altitude 2640m)
- Tadapani- Chomrung Hm up approx 225 (Hm down approx 700 Gh6 and Overnight altitude 2170m)
- Chomrung – Bamboo Hm up approx 742 (hm down approx 426 Gz approx 6 and Overnight altitude 2310m)
- Bamboo – Deurali Hm up approx 932 (hm down approx 100 Gz 5 and Overnight altitude 2310m)
- Deurali -MBC 3.7km Hm up approx 1018 (Hm down approx 511Gz approx 4h and overnight altitude 3785 m)
- Machhapuchre Base Camp (MBC) – Annapurna Base Camp(ABC) 4130m – Himalaya 7km Hm up approx 1016 (Hm down approx 1847 Gz 6-7h and overnight altitude 2829m)
- Himalaya – Chhomrung 12.1km Hm up approx 702 (Hm down approx 1363 Gz 6h and overnight altitude 2170m)
- Chomrung – New Bridge – Drive to Pokhara by Jeep and overnight (altitude 846m)
- Pokhara – Kathmandu by the drive and overnight (altitude 1300m)
- Heritage Tour in Kathmandu and Shopping Day overnight (altitude 1300m)
- Departure
Cost includes:
- Arrival & Departure Transport By private Car/Van/Bus.
- Three meals a day during the Trekking (Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner)
- Accommodation in Tea House during the Trekking.
- Three nights’ accommodation in Kathmandu with B/B.
- Trekking Guide and a proter (Sharing by two clients) with Insurance, food, and accommodations.
- Sightseeing in Kathmandu valley with a car and tour guide
- First Aid kit.
- Trekking permit (Conservation fee).
- TIMS card (Trekking information management system) is like a permit.
- All needed government tax/vat.
Cost excludes
- International Airfare.
- Your travel insurance.
- Sightseeing entrance fees (25 USD)
- Nepal Visa fee (US$ 40 for 30 days and US$ 25 for 15 days you should get a visa open your arrival)
- Any kind of drinks, items of personal expenses like hot shower, battery charge, telephone, missing meal, WIFI Porters, etc.
- Tips for Guide and Porters
Note
Although it can be customized by request to accommodate your specific needs. The above itinerary is only a guideline; it might change due to fluctuating weather conditions, availability of lodging and campsites, unforeseen political, trail, and environmental, or any other factors beyond our control. In this happen, your Annapurna Base Camp via Poon Hill trek guide/leader will choose the best way to the final decision on the best alternative after consulting with the group.
At last, if the itinerary will is not suitable for you please do let us know, and will make a tailor-made one. The itinerary will be very flexible from our side if clients want to change will be possible.
- Day 1
Arrival Kathmandu Overnight Altitude 1300m
After your arrival at Tribhuwan International Airport, Kathmandu, one of our staff will be there to pick you up from the airport. Then from the airport, he will transfer you to the hotel to take a rest. Overnight stay at Hotel.
- Day 2
Kathmandu- Pokhara 206 km 8h Drive and Overnight Altitude 846m
Our first destination on the trip is Pokhara. The 200 km eight-hour drive takes from the capital to the gorgeous city of Pokhara.
- Day 3
Pokhara -Tikedhungga Hm up approx 550 Hm down approx 50 Gz approx 3hand overnight altitude 1550m
We take a private vehicle from Pokhara to reach the trekking starting point. You may see stunning views of the Annapurna range, Fishtail, and Annapurna II during the drive. You can also see how the locals’ farm, around 2 hours to reach Nayapool. Your permit will be checked at the permit checking office in Birethanti, and then you will trek along the small river until you reach Tikhedunga.
- Day 4
Thikhedhungga - Ghorepani Hm up approx 1350 Hm dowan approx 50 Gh approx 6h and Overnight altitude 2850
Today, a beautiful day starts with a climb up Ulleri’s stairs to Banthanti. From Banthanti, the trail passes through the forest, with very few stairs until we reach Nangethanti. In Nangethati, we have lunch at a place situated in a relaxing forest. After lunch, we need to walk for 1 hour more to Ghorepani, from where you can see Mount Dhaulagiri, the Nilgiri mountain range, Annapurna South, and more.
- Day 5
Ghorepani - Poonhill Viewpoint - Tadapani Hm up approx 2250 Hm down approx 700 Gz approx 7h and overnight altitude 2640m
We trek to Poon Hill at 3210 meters to watch the sunrise over the mountains during the early morning. Enjoy the gorgeous scenery along the way.
- Day 6
Tadapani- Chomrung Hm up approx 225 Hm down approx 700 Gh6 and Overnight altitude 2170m
During the sixth day, you need to reach Chomrong. Start your descend to Kimrung Khola and reach the base of Hiunchuli, where the beautiful Chomrong village lies through some difficult steep stairs. There, you’ll get to enjoy the stunning view of fishtail mountain and Annapurna itself.
- Day 7
Chomrung - Bamboo Hm up approx 742 hm down approx 426 Gz approx 6 and Overnight altitude 2310m
We ascend from Chhomrong towards to village of Bamboo. While viewing the gorgeous trail path and surrounding forest, we spend the majority of our seventh day.
- Day 8
Bamboo - Deurali Hm up approx 932 hm down approx 100 Gz 5 and Overnight altitude 2310m
Start the day trekking through the woods for about 2 hours to reach Kuldi. Furthermore, continue your trek until you reach the Modi river and walk up to Deurali. Take a break and spend the night there.
- Day 9
Deurali -MBC 3.7km Hm up approx 1018 Hm down approx 511Gz approx 4h and overnight altitude 3785 m
You’ll trek for 14 kilometers on day six, which might take about three hours. During this time, you’ll pass through small villages and walk towards the west bank of Modi River and rest near the Fishtail Base Camp.
- Day 10
Machhapuchre Base Camp (MBC) - Annapurna Base Camp(ABC) 4130m - Himalaya 11.7km Hm up approx1016 Hm down approx 1847 Gz 6-7h and overnight altitude 28 29m
On the seventh day, you will reach the highest point on your trek. I hope you take care of your body as per its need and eat well. Walk up from Fishtail Base Camp to reach the Annapurna Base Camp at an altitude of 4,130 meters. Views from either of these base camps are equally incredible, so take in what you experience and enjoy the moment.
- Day 11
Himalaya - Chhomrung 12.1km Hm up approx 702 Hm down approx 1363 Gz 6h and overnight altitude 2170m
Enjoy the morning with a beautiful sunrise and all the beautiful mountains such as Himchuli, Annapurna 1, Macchapucchhre, Tent Peak, Annapurna South, Gangapurna, and Annapurna 3 right there near you. Start your descend back to Pokhara via Bamboo.
- Day 12
Chomrung - New Bridge - Drive to Pokhara by Jeep and overnight altitude 846m
As you descend Chhomrong’s steep staircases, you will reach Jhinu Danda. From Jhinu Danda, you can enjoy the hot springs of Modi Khola if you walk for about 20 minutes. Overnight stay at New Bridge.
- Day 13
Pokhara - Kathmandu by drive and overnight altitude 1300m
For the tenth and the final day, hike down to Phedi for about 2 hours, passing through Dhampus after you’ve had your breakfast. Well, from there, you’ll reach Pokhara after an hour-long drive.We then head back to Kathmandu. Finally, get to a hotel and get some well-deserved rest.
- Day 14
Heritage Tour in Kathmandu and Shopping Day overnight altitude 1300m
This is the second to the last day of your trip and it will begin with fascinating sightseeing tour around Kathmandu Valley. Sightseeing tour includes visit around World heritage site such as Pashupatinath Temple, Swoayambunath (Monkey Temple), Kathmandu durbar square, Patan Durbar square any many more. Overnight stay at hotel.
- Day 15
Departure
After the long and enjoyable Nepalese experience, you will finally return back to your home nation.