9-Day Annapurna Base Camp Trek with Poon Hill Sunrise

9 Days Duration

Experiences

About This Tour

Go on this classic trek in the Himalaya mountains of north-central Nepal. Trek through Tadapani, Poon Hill, and other scenic mountain trails, stopping at mounta...

Duration: 9 Days · Tour type: Shared · Activity level: Hard · Accommodation: Included · Standard · Transport: Not included · Wheelchair access: Not applicable · Cities: Pokhara, Annapurna, Ghorepani, Chomrong · Languages: English

About Annapurna

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Annapurna

Get a local guide to help plan your treks around the Annapurna Himal; an area of jagged peaks and chiseled summits that forms the heart of the Nepalese Himalayas, reigning as one of the world’s top hiking destinations.

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What's Included

Twin-sharing, neat and clean tea house accommodation.
Necessary trekking permits - ACAP permit and TIMS card.
Accommodation during the trek.
English-speaking Nepali trekking guide, plus his expenses.
All local government taxes and company service charges.

Not Included

Any kind of drinks.
Food.
Travel insurance.
Personal porter to carry luggage.
Tips for the guide and porter.
Expenses of a personal nature.
Any kind of transportation between Kathmandu and Pokhara.

Itinerary

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Day 01

Trek from Nayapul to Tikhedhunga

Begin your first day's trek at Nayapul. Begin your first day's trek at Nayapul. Walk along the banks of the Modi Khola River to reach Birethanti (1,100 m), a charming village with many shops and tea houses. Continue through the village and follow the north bank of the Bhurungdi Khola River. Walk along the banks of the Modi Khola River to reach Birethanti (1,100 m), a charming village with many shops and tea houses. Continue through the village and follow the north bank of the Bhurungdi Khola River. This is followed by a 4-5 hour trek to reach Tikhedhunga at 1,480 m. This is followed by a 4-5 hour trek to reach Tikhedhunga at 1,480 m.
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Day 02

Climb to Ghorepani Village

Begin today with a steep climb to Ulleri, a stone village at an altitude of 1,960 m. Begin today with a steep climb to Ulleri, a stone village at an altitude of 1,960 m. From here, pass through fine forests of oak and rhododendron as the trek continues towards Nangethanti at 2,460 m. From here, pass through fine forests of oak and rhododendron as the trek continues towards Nangethanti at 2,460 m. After an hour's walk, arrive at Ghorepani village (2,874 m) in Myagdi District in the Dhaulagiri Zone of north-central Nepal. After an hour's walk, arrive at Ghorepani village (2,874 m) in Myagdi District in the Dhaulagiri Zone of north-central Nepal.
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Day 03

Poon Hill Sunrise and Trek to Tadapani

Start the day with an early morning hike to the Poon Hill area (3,210 m). This vantage point provides an unobstructed sunrise view over the high Himalayas. Spend an hour here before returning to Ghorepani village. Start the day with an early morning hike to the Poon Hill area (3,210 m). This vantage point provides an unobstructed sunrise view over the high Himalayas. Spend an hour here before returning to Ghorepani village. Enjoy a hearty breakfast before continuing your trek through rhododendron forests towards Deurali (3,200 m). From here, descend to Banthanti and continue on to Tadapani (2,630 m). Enjoy a hearty breakfast before continuing your trek through rhododendron forests towards Deurali (3,200 m). From here, descend to Banthanti and continue on to Tadapani (2,630 m).
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Day 04

Trek through Forests to Chomrong

Continue trekking downhill through rhododendron forests and reach a Gurung village. Continue trekking downhill through rhododendron forests and reach a Gurung village. This is followed by an easy walk to Chomrong (2,170 m). This is followed by an easy walk to Chomrong (2,170 m).
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Day 05

Rocky Trails to Himalaya Hotel

Today's trek continues towards Khaldighar. This section is quite steep and takes you along rocky paths with bamboo thickets on the side. The walk ends at the Himalaya Hotel. Today's trek continues towards Khaldighar. This section is quite steep and takes you along rocky paths with bamboo thickets on the side. The walk ends at the Himalaya Hotel.
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Day 06

Via Machapuchare Base Camp to Annapurna Base Camp

On day 6, continue your trek with a climb past Hinko Cave to reach Machapuchare Base Camp, beneath Machapuchare (6,993 m), a mountain in the Annapurna Himalayas. On day 6, continue your trek with a climb past Hinko Cave to reach Machapuchare Base Camp, beneath Machapuchare (6,993 m), a mountain in the Annapurna Himalayas. Next, continue from Machapuchare Base Camp to Annapurna Base Camp (4,130 m). Here, rest while enjoying the surrounding mountain views. Next, continue from Machapuchare Base Camp to Annapurna Base Camp (4,130 m). Here, rest while enjoying the surrounding mountain views.
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Day 07

Descend to Bamboo

Start early for Bamboo, the destination for the day. The trail follows the same route as the previous day, but this time the path heads downward. The altitude drops by 1,700 m near the banks of the Modi Khola River before arriving at Bamboo. Start early for Bamboo, the destination for the day. The trail follows the same route as the previous day, but this time the path heads downward. The altitude drops by 1,700 m near the banks of the Modi Khola River before arriving at Bamboo. You have the option of an overnight stay at the tea houses or lodges here. You have the option of an overnight stay at the tea houses or lodges here.
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Day 08

Return to Jhinu and Hot Springs

On the second-last day, the trail follows the same route as the previous day until reaching Chomrong. On the second-last day, the trail follows the same route as the previous day until reaching Chomrong. On the way, pass Khaldighar again as well as an experimental sheep farm. A steep climb follows before reaching Jhinu. There are some natural hot springs here, where you can take a bath if interested. On the way, pass Khaldighar again as well as an experimental sheep farm. A steep climb follows before reaching Jhinu. There are some natural hot springs here, where you can take a bath if interested.
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Day 09

Walk to Nayapul and Drive to Pokhara

On the last day, return to the banks of the Modi Khola River and walk along it for around four to five hours to reach Birethanti. From here, continue to Nayapul for the return drive to Pokhara. On the last day, return to the banks of the Modi Khola River and walk along it for around four to five hours to reach Birethanti. From here, continue to Nayapul for the return drive to Pokhara.