Annapurna Base Camp Trek via Poon Hill

Your 9-day Annapurna Base Camp Trek begins upon arrival in Pokhara. Our representatives will welcome and transfer you to your hotel. Later, you will meet your trekking guide for a pre-trek briefing. You have the rest of the day for final preparations.

The day begins with a scenic drive to Tikhedhunga. From here, the trail starts. Your first obstacle is the challenging Ulleri ascent over the infamous 3000 stone steps. The journey passes through small villages and farmlands. Upon reaching Banthanti, you can enjoy your first close glimpses of Machhapuchhre (Fishtail) and Himchuli.

Today’s trek takes you on an uphill climb through rhododendron and oak forests. After a 3-hour hike, you will reach Ghorepani. Here, you will stop for lunch and rest your duffel bag before beginning the second leg of the day’s trek. In the late afternoon, you will hike for an hour to Poon Hill (3,210 meters) to witness a spectacular sunset over Dhaulagiri and Annapurna.

The pre-dawn trek takes you back to Poon Hill to witness the famous Himalayan sunrise. After embracing the magical views, you will head back to your teahouse for breakfast. After breakfast, the trek continues along the scenic ridge, descending through forests and waterfalls before eventually reaching Tadapani.

From Tadapani, the trail descends steeply toward the Kimrong Khola. Upon crossing the river, you will begin a steady climb to reach the Gurung settlement of Chhomrong. You will take on a mix of ascents and descents along the stone steps and across a river to finally make it to Upper Sinuwa.

From Sinuwa, you will enter the heart of the Annapurna Sanctuary. The trek takes you across dense bamboo, oak, and rhododendron forests. As you climb higher, you will notice the lush vegetation beginning to thin out. The landscape of the high Himalayas is more rugged. You will reach Deurali by late afternoon.

Today is the highlight of your journey. Your day begins with a gentle climb along the Modi Khola toward Machhapuchhre Base Camp (3,700 meters). From MBC, you will continue for another two hours into the Annapurna Sanctuary. Upon reaching the Annapurna Base Camp, you will find yourself surrounded by a 360-degree panorama of vertical peaks, including the massive South Face of Annapurna I.

Your day in the Annapurna Base Camp begins with a mesmerizing sunrise view over the majestic Himalayan peaks. You can further explore the glacier moraine before beginning your descent. The trail is long, but it is much easier than the strenuous uphill ascents. You will retrace your steps through Deurali and Dovan before settling at Bamboo.

You have come to the final day of your 9-day Annapurna Base Camp Trek via Poon Hill in Nepal. On your final trekking day, you will head to Jhinu Danda. Here, you can soak in the natural riverside hot springs to soothe your muscles. After lunch, you will complete your final hike to the pick-up point, where a vehicle awaits to take you back to Pokhara.