Annapurna Base Camp Trek via Poonhill – 7 Days
- Destination: annapurna base camp
- Activities: trekking, city tour in kathmndu & pokhara
- Trip Grade: A
- Departure from: Kathmandu
- Arrival on: Kathmandu
- Group size: 1-12
- Best Seasons: All Season
- Meals: All Meals are Included (Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner with Tea/ Coffee) - during the trek
- Accomodation: All Accommodations are included during the entire trip. In Kathmandu , pokhara - 3Star level Hotel. During the trek- Lodge as per itinerary.
- Transportation: All Transportation
“Annapurna Base Camp Trek” is a very popular trek in Nepal. Mt. Annapurna (8091 m) is top 10th highest mountain in the planet. This short trek takes you to the Mt Annapurna and close to the Himalayan glacier. This trek starts from Kathmandu fly to Pokhara and drive to Ulleri (1960m) and start trekking. This trekking trail passes through Rhododendron forest, several waterfalls, villages, etc.
This trek brings you to Ghorepani-poonhill (3210 m) then counties towards the final destination – ABC. During this trek, you’ll pass by interesting places like Tadapani, Chhomrong, Sinuwa, etc. With several farmlands and local villages giving you an insight into the local culture while you are passing by Chuile, Ghurjung, Chhomrong, etc.
The trail follows Modi river making you up and down walk before reaching MBC (Machhapuchre Base Camp) then to Annapurna base camp where you can get an eye-catching Annapurna Glacier and from here also you can see 360degree mountain view of Himalayas eg. Himchuli (6441 meter), Annapurna south (7219 meter), Baraha chuli (7867m), Annapurna I (8091m), Annapurna III (7555m), Mt. Fishtail (6997m) whole trek.
During the wintertime, there could be snow en route to Poonhill and ABC. In that case, you’ll be needed to prepare crampons. Each day you’ll need to walk around five to six hours. And you’ll have a lunch break at mid-day.
There are several tea houses or mountain lodges where you’ll be staying overnight. Most of the lodges have electricity during the night time.
“Apex Nepal Treks & Tours” is a guide owned company in Nepal. And we organize short Annapurna Base Camp trek via Ghorepani-Poonhill in Seven days.
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Trip Highlights
- Easy and Short trek in Nepal
- Trek for all seasons
- Best destination for seeing Sunrise View, at Poonhill 3210m
- Beautiful Ulleri pun Magar Village & Gurung Chhomrong villages
- To see 7th highest mountain on planet Dhaulagiri (8167M,) & 10th highest Annapurna I (8091m) and others Himalayas.
- Best sunrise & sunset views from base camp
- Natural hot spring
- Beautiful waterfall, glacier, rivers, Himalayan flowers, etc.
- Wild animals (including red panda)
- Best local food and many more
Day to Day Itinerary
Day01: Arrival in Kathmandu (1,300m)
We’ll pick you up in Kathmandu then transfer you to the hotel in Thamel.
Day02: Fly to Pokhara (823m)
We’ll fly to Pokhara after having a healthy breakfast. It’s a short flight. Afternoon time we’ll explore Pokhara valley by visiting World Peace Stupa, Devi’s Fall, Gupteswar cave, Fewa Lake, etc.
Day 03: Drive to Ulleri (1960m) and trek to Ghorepani (2874)
After Breakfast we’ll drive to Ulleri whoch takes around 3hrs and start to Walk. Ulleri is a small pun magar village where you can see mountains, traditional houses, School, etc. After lunch we have follows a historic old trade route between Nepal and Tibet. The trail is through rhododendron forest.
Day 04: Ghorepani to tadapani/chulea (2690m ) with a visit to Poon Hill: 6 – 7 hours
We’ll wake up early in the morning for the sunrise view. We’ll be walking about 45mins up to Poonhill from where we can see fantastic Sunrise view along with the Himalayan Range. It’s a best views point for sunrise on Mountain. From here you can see incredible many eye catching panoramic mountain views of Dhulagiri range, Annapurna Himalayas including Mt. Dhaulagiri (8091 m), Annapurna I(8167m), etc. After sunrise we’ll be back to the hotel and have breakfast before further walking to Tadapani through Rhododendron forest and passing some small villages like, Banthati, Deurali, etc.
Day05: Tadapani to Sinuwa (2340 M)
After breakfast we’ll be walking through many farm terraces and giving an insight into the local area like Chuile, Ghurjung , chomorung, Chhomrong, etc. Chhomrong is the last big gurung village to Annapurna base camp. After this village we go down to bridge and climb up to our destination Sinuwa.
Day 06: Sinuwa to Deurali (3200m)
From Snuwa the trekking trail follows Modi river and goes through annapurna valley taking you to Deurali. Before Deurai we’ll be passing by Bamboo and Himalaya village. On the way we’ll encounter several beautiful waterfalls coming down from the high mountains.
Day 07: Deurali to Annapurna Base Camp (4137m)
This day is our final destination to Annapurna base camp (4110 m). We’ll have a healthy breakfast at Deurali and follow the Modi river to reach MBC ( Machhapuchre Base Camp- 3700m). After MBC the trail goes up to ABC (Annapurna Base Camp). Finally, we are at ABC. From here you can see 360degree mountain views of Himalayas eg. Himachuli(6441 meter), Annapurna south (7219 meter), Baraha chuli (7867m), Annapurna I (8091m), Annapurna III (7555m), Mt. Fishtail (6997m) and many other snow peaks. We’ll be staying overnight here to catch the magnificent Sunset and sunrise view.
Day 08: Annapurna Base Camp to Bamboo (2340m)
After incredible Sunrise view and satisfying breakfast we walk same way back to bamboo.
Day 09: Bamboo to Pokhara
After breakfast we’ll be walking down to Chhomrong, Jhinu Danda and finally to Matkyu- our end point of the trek. From here we’ll be driving back to Pokhara.
Day 10: Pokhara to Kathmandu
After Breakfast we’ll be driving back to Kathmandu. It’s a scenic drive along the Marsyangdi river & Trisuli river.
Day 11: Departure
Today you’ve a relaxing morning. Depending on your flight time we’ll transfer you to the Airport for your onward journey and will wait to see you again! ☺
What's Included
- Airport pickups and drops in a private vehicle
- 3-star hotel accommodation in Kathmandu & Pokhara on BB plan
- Teahouse accommodation during the trek
- All meals (breakfast, lunch and dinner) during the trek
- All ground transportation on a comfortable private vehicle as per the itinerary
- Domestic flights (Kathmandu-pokhara)
- Land Transportation from Pokhara to Kathmandu
- Guided city tour in Kathmandu by private vehicle
- Entrance fees for sightseeing/monument visits as per the itinerary
- An experienced, English-speaking and government-licensed trek leader and assistant trek leader (6 trekkers: 1 assistant guide)
- Porter service (2 trekkers: 1 porter)
- Sleeping Bag (as per Required )
- trekking sticks / poles (as per Required )
- first Aid medicine kit
- Certificate of Achievement
- Staff costs including their salary, insurance, equipment, food and accommodation
- All necessary paperwork and trekking permits , TIMS
- All government and local taxes
Accommodations
All Accommodations are included during the entire trip. In Kathmandu , pokhara – 3Star level Hotel. During the trek- Lodge as per itinerary.
Meals
All Meals are Included (Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner with Tea/ Coffee) – during the trek
Day01: Arrival in Kathmandu (1,300m)
We’ll pick you up in Kathmandu then transfer you to the hotel in Thamel.
Day02: Fly to Pokhara (823m)
We’ll fly to Pokhara after having a healthy breakfast. It’s a short flight. Afternoon time we’ll explore Pokhara valley by visiting World Peace Stupa, Devi’s Fall, Gupteswar cave, Fewa Lake, etc.
Day 03: Drive to Ulleri (1960m) and trek to Ghorepani (2874)
After Breakfast we’ll drive to Ulleri whoch takes around 3hrs and start to Walk. Ulleri is a small pun magar village where you can see mountains, traditional houses, School, etc. After lunch we have follows a historic old trade route between Nepal and Tibet. The trail is through rhododendron forest.
Day 04: Ghorepani to tadapani/chulea (2690m ) with a visit to Poon Hill: 6 – 7 hours
We’ll wake up early in the morning for the sunrise view. We’ll be walking about 45mins up to Poonhill from where we can see fantastic Sunrise view along with the Himalayan Range. It’s a best views point for sunrise on Mountain. From here you can see incredible many eye catching panoramic mountain views of Dhulagiri range, Annapurna Himalayas including Mt. Dhaulagiri (8091 m), Annapurna I(8167m), etc. After sunrise we’ll be back to the hotel and have breakfast before further walking to Tadapani through Rhododendron forest and passing some small villages like, Banthati, Deurali, etc.
Day05: Tadapani to Sinuwa (2340 M)
After breakfast we’ll be walking through many farm terraces and giving an insight into the local area like Chuile, Ghurjung , chomorung, Chhomrong, etc. Chhomrong is the last big gurung village to Annapurna base camp. After this village we go down to bridge and climb up to our destination Sinuwa.
Day 06: Sinuwa to Deurali (3200m)
From Snuwa the trekking trail follows Modi river and goes through annapurna valley taking you to Deurali. Before Deurai we’ll be passing by Bamboo and Himalaya village. On the way we’ll encounter several beautiful waterfalls coming down from the high mountains.
Day 07: Deurali to Annapurna Base Camp (4137m)
This day is our final destination to Annapurna base camp (4110 m). We’ll have a healthy breakfast at Deurali and follow the Modi river to reach MBC ( Machhapuchre Base Camp- 3700m). After MBC the trail goes up to ABC (Annapurna Base Camp). Finally, we are at ABC. From here you can see 360degree mountain views of Himalayas eg. Himachuli(6441 meter), Annapurna south (7219 meter), Baraha chuli (7867m), Annapurna I (8091m), Annapurna III (7555m), Mt. Fishtail (6997m) and many other snow peaks. We’ll be staying overnight here to catch the magnificent Sunset and sunrise view.
Day 08: Annapurna Base Camp to Bamboo (2340m)
After incredible Sunrise view and satisfying breakfast we walk same way back to bamboo.
Day 09: Bamboo to Pokhara
After breakfast we’ll be walking down to Chhomrong, Jhinu Danda and finally to Matkyu- our end point of the trek. From here we’ll be driving back to Pokhara.
Day 10: Pokhara to Kathmandu
After Breakfast we’ll be driving back to Kathmandu. It’s a scenic drive along the Marsyangdi river & Trisuli river.
Day 11: Departure
Today you’ve a relaxing morning. Depending on your flight time we’ll transfer you to the Airport for your onward journey and will wait to see you again! ☺
What's Included
- Airport pickups and drops in a private vehicle
- 3-star hotel accommodation in Kathmandu & Pokhara on BB plan
- Teahouse accommodation during the trek
- All meals (breakfast, lunch and dinner) during the trek
- All ground transportation on a comfortable private vehicle as per the itinerary
- Domestic flights (Kathmandu-pokhara)
- Land Transportation from Pokhara to Kathmandu
- Guided city tour in Kathmandu by private vehicle
- Entrance fees for sightseeing/monument visits as per the itinerary
- An experienced, English-speaking and government-licensed trek leader and assistant trek leader (6 trekkers: 1 assistant guide)
- Porter service (2 trekkers: 1 porter)
- Sleeping Bag (as per Required )
- trekking sticks / poles (as per Required )
- first Aid medicine kit
- Certificate of Achievement
- Staff costs including their salary, insurance, equipment, food and accommodation
- All necessary paperwork and trekking permits , TIMS
- All government and local taxes
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