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Kathmandu
Kathmandu
Moderate
2 to 12
Nepal
4,130m
Poon Hill Annapurna Base Camp trek is a combination of two popular trekking destinations in the world, Poon Hill trekking, and ABC trekking. Nepal Big Mountain is the leading trekking company in Nepal to offer the best itinerary to combine ABC trekking and Poon Hill trekking as a complete package to complete in 13 days. Arranging the best possible logistics, the experienced representative will make sure that you are completely prepared from the beginning to the end of your journey. Safety is the first priority alongside providing a memory that will last for a lifetime for trekkers with Nepal Big Mountain.
Exploring the trekking region to the fullest in the most fun and entertaining way, yet promising full safety to trekkers is what makes Nepal Big Mountain the best trekking agency in Nepal. So, if you are planning to trek to Annapurna base camp via Poon Hill, connect with NBM for the best experience.
Day 1: Arriving in Kathmandu and preparing for the trek
Day 2: Kathmandu to Pokhara (950m) drive
Day 3: Ride from Pokhara to Ulleri (1960m) and hike to Ghorepani (2840m)
Day 4: Ghorepani to Poon Hill (3210m)
Day 5: Trek to Chommrong (2140m)
Day 6: Trek to Dovan (2500m)
Day 7: Trek to Deurali (3200m)
Day 8: Trek to Annapurna Base Camp (4130m)
Day 9: Trek back to Bamboo (2345m)
Day 10: Trek to Jhinu Dada (1780m)
Day 11: Trek to Siwa (1230m)
Day 12: Drive back to Kathmandu
Day 13: Your own destination
As you land at Tribhuvan International Airport Kathmandu, Nepal Big Mountain’s team will greet you and assist you to move to the hotel. You will have adequate time to rest and refreshment to recover from tiredness and exhaustion after long travels. Meanwhile, we prepare for your trekking permission and documents. Also, our representative will brief you regarding the package for a quick overview of your trekking plan ahead.
On this day, you will travel to Pokhara on a private bus. Our guide is ready at 6 AM morning to pick you up at the hotel lobby, from where you will take a 6 to 7 hours drive to Pokhara enjoying the natural scenarios on your way observing alluring green high hills and rivers on your way. You will stay overnight in Pokhara.
You will commence trekking on this day. The starting point for trekking is Ulleri where you will reach via private vehicle from Pokhara hotel on 3 to 4 hours long drive passing through beautiful villages including the likes of Nayapul, Tikhedhunga, Birethanti, and Hille to reach Ulleri.
Walking through the villages, you will ascend towards Banthanti where you will go through the trail alongside the dense rhododendron and oak forest. You will experience a drop in the weather temperature as you walk uphills towards Ghorepani passing through Nangethanti. You are likely to experience some challenges as the roads are rocky and stone paved, however, the captivating views of Machhapuchhre and Annapurna overweigh the challenges you experienced. You will spend the night at Ghorepani.
In the early morning, we will resume our trekking toward Poon Hill. The hike is short as it will only take 45 minutes for us to reach Poon Hill from Ghorepani. As you reach Poon Hill, the stunning panoramic view of high mountains including Annapurna, Dhaulagiri, Hiuchuli, Lamjung, Machhapuchhre, and Nilgiri makes you fall in love with the Himalayas at first sight. The sunrise view over those gigantic mountains is jaw-dropping and magical to watch.
After spending some time satisfying your soul capturing the moments in our cameras, we will return to Ghorepani. There, we will take time for breakfast before initiating our steps toward Tadapani. The ascending trail takes us through the rhododendron forests to reach Deurali before moving downward to Banthati as we enjoy the delightful waterfalls, and stream on our path. From Banthati, the trail is again ascending which leads to our final destination for the day – tadapani, where you will stay overnight.
You will kick start the fifth day with another delicious breakfast before continuing the trek moving down through terrace fields and rhododendron forests which will take you to Kimron Khola where you will cross the suspension bridge to climb up to Gurung village. Here, you will get an opportunity to get close to the ethnic culture of the villagers to learn their traditional lifestyle. You will resume the trek ascending through the forest way to reach Chommrong where you will rest your legs for the day.
Same as the previous day, you will start the trek descending, but this time there is a stone staircase in your path taking you to the Chhomrong Khola. From here, we ascend to get to Sinuwa village. As you walk ahead, you will pass through amazing dense forests before steeply declining to arrive at Bamboo. Further, walking through the Modi Khola forest, you will finally reach the destination for the day Dovan. You will stay the night in a hotel in Dovan.
Although; the trek today is shorter than previous days, it is somewhat challenging too as you will cross the trail with the risk of snow avalanches. Most of the time you will walk through the dense rhododendron forest with plenty of bamboo trees all around. On the way, you will pass the Himalayan Hotel to reach Deurali. You will stay overnight at a guesthouse in Deurali.
The day starts with ascending uphill toward the mountainside experiencing the challenges from the snowbound winds. The trail passes through the path between Hunchuli and Machhapuchhre Himalayas, where the gigantic mountains on all sides give you exciting hints about the glimpse of Annapurna Base camp. Upon reaching Annapurna Base camp, you will observe the most astonishing view of Annapurna I, Annapurna II, Machhapuchhre, Gandapurna, Mt. Hiunchuli, Gandapurna, and Gandharva Chuli. You will spend the remaining time living the magical moments exploring Annapurna Base camp. You will take a rest and stay overnight at the camp.
After collecting life-lasting memories, you will walk down to bamboo after breakfast in the early morning. On this day, you will find it easier than the last few days as you will descend most of the time. On the way back, you will take some rest at Mt. Annapurna I to observe another majestic view of the surrounding mountains before you walk through the winding track to reach Bamboo. You will stay overnight at Bamboo.
You will return following the same trail to reach Chommrong. Throughout the path, you will enjoy being followed by the magical mountains including the gorgeous Mt.Machhapuchhre. The trail goes downhill from Chomrong until you arrive at Jhinu, a popular natural hot spring location where you can take a bath for refreshment. You will stay overnight at Jhinu.
Waking up early in the morning, you will walk to the Modi Khola river bank which is reached after 15 to 20 minutes of walking. You will find natural hot springs here too where you can enjoy bathing in nature before returning back for breakfast. The trekking starts with descending trails as you walk down to Komrong Khola, from where; you will walk through the river banks before arriving in Siwa through the forest.
Trekking on foot ends as you will wave goodbye to Siwa to get on a taxi to travel to Pokhara. You will rest and stay overnight at Pokhara.
After breakfast, you will head towards our bus that is ready to pick you up at Pokhara hotel early in the morning at 6 AM. The high green hills, rivers, streams, and waterfalls amuse you with nature throughout your drive to Kathmandu which will last for 6 to 7 hours before arriving at the hotel.
As to thank you, we would offer you the Trip certificate as a memory for you. You can rest and relax at a hotel or explore nearby Kathmandu tourist destinations depending on your frame of mind. Nepal Big Mountain’s representative will assist you to the Tribhuvan International Airport, wishing you a Safe Journey ahead.
It takes 16 to 17 hours to climb Annapurna Summit from the base camp. Annapurna I, the 10th highest peak in the world, is a dream summit for trekkers from all around the world.
Yes, you can see Annapurna from Poon Hill. Alongside Annapurna, you can observe a magical view of mountains including Dhampus peak, Himchuli, Dhaulagiri II, and Machapuchre.
The trail passes through high elevation and steep terrain, so the Poon Hill trek is considered moderate in difficulty level.
Poon Hill is famous for providing panoramic views of the high mountains including Annapurna, Dhaulagiri, Hiuchuli, Lamjung, Machhapuchhre, and Nilgiri. The trekkers arrive at Poon Hill viewpoint in the early morning for a majestic view of sunrise over giant mountains in the Annapurna region.
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