Annapurna Base Camp Trek Via Poon Hill Itinerary

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Duration11 Days
Trip Grade Moderate
Max Height 4130 Metres
Start From Pokhara
End From Pokhara
Group Size 1-30 Pax
Accommodation Hotel/Lodge/Tea House
Transportation Bus/Car/Taxi
Best Season March, April and May & September, October and November

Trip Highlights

  • Scenic Drive from Kathmandu to Pokhara (200km).
  • Sightseeing in Pokhara Valley with Best Local Trekking Guide.
  • An amazing mountain views of Fishtail, Annapurna south, and Lamjung Himal from Pokhara valley.
  • Gurung traditional Cultural & Dance.
  • Annapurna Conservation Area, (TIMS card and Permit) check post at Birthanti.
  • Cross the Modi Khola River.
  • Passes the Delightful villages of Hile, Ulleri, Ghorepani, Tadapani, Chhumrung, Bamboo, M.B.C., and A.B.C.
  • Hike to Poon Hill Viewpoint (3,210m).
  • Sunrise and sunset view from Poon Hill.
  • Natural Hot spring at Jhinu Danda.
  • Ancient Buddhist Monastery at Ghandruk Village.
  • Old Gurung Museum.
  • A.B.C located at (4,130m).

Detail About Annapurna Base Camp Trek Via Poon Hill Itinerary

The Annapurna Base Camp Trek via Poon Hill is an incredible trip a combination of Poon Hill and Annapurna Base Camp different treks in the Nepal Himalayas. Trekkers/travelers who want to see the delightful mountains view from a lower altitude and hike to walk around the high Himalayas glacier marine, icefall with diver’s local culture and countryside people’s lifestyle, then ABC poon Hill trek through will be best trekking destination.

This trek starts at an attractive tourist city Pokhara Valley, after a scenic drive from Kathmandu. The foothill and ABC trek begin through the rural villages of; Nayapul, Birethanti, Ramghai, Hile, Tikhedunga, and Ulleri and reach Ghorepani is one of the peace of paradise; from there where you can have a magical panoramic view far west to east in the north side and local culture of Poon peoples of here is unique, mostly the Pun Magar community lifestyle around here. Poon Hill becomes from the Pun Magar ethnic by mispronouncing. Autumn is one of the best seasons for Ghorepani Poon Hill with the Annapurna Base camp trek, from where the magnificent mountains scenery can be seen blue sky, and the spring season offers the colorful forest by Nepalese National flowers of rhododendrons blossom, the lap of the white snow-capped mountains. Still, the beautiful sunrise and sunset view from Poon Hill is very much superior with panoramic mountain ranges becoming visible in golden color.

Views of Annapurna range from Poon Hill:

The view is astonishing from east to west increasingly; Mt. Dhaulagiri (8,167m)Tukche Peak (6,920m)Dhampus Peak (6,015m)Nilgiri Himal (6,890m)Annapurna South (7,219m)Annapurna I (8,091m)Hiuchuli (6,445m) and Machhapuchhare (6,993m).

As well as Along Poon Hill ABC Trek goes through the Annapurna Conservation Area, most of the trekking trail goes through the pine and rhododendrons forests inhabited by a snow leopard, deer, mountains goats, and many more wildlife animals, and landscapes vegetation. The trail leads you to typical lodges/tea Houses at Tadapani, Chhomrong, Sinuwa, Bamboo, Dovan, Himalaya, Deaurali, M.B.C and then the final destination at Annapurna Base Camp (4,130m). It is remarkable walking a wilderness excursion in the Himalayas following the bank of Modi Khola after Chhumrong village; it goes making a narrow gorge between the massive two mountains of Hiuchuli and Machhapuchhare. Ahead of the Dovan Hotel, is known as a sacred area, where it is not allow taking any kind of meat, so people call Annapurna sanctuary it’s another name. Annapurna Base camp trek with Poon Hill Itinerary - 11 Days is a key attraction of this journey. From the ABC you can see the views of the Himalaya Glacier, Icefall, and wonderful mountains with sunrise and sunset making your trip more fantastic.

The natural beauty of ABC Poon Hill Trek Nepal:

This trek is eco-tourism natural trekking trails, which is out of the bus road access, the guest houses required things are transported by donkeys or porters to M.B.C and A.B.C along with other places, Bamboo, Dovan, Himalaya, Deaurli also, the tourism is one of the most important sources of income for these valley peoples of the territory.

Poon Hill via ABC Trek Difficulty:

This journey is a moderate trip in the Annapurna region of Nepal. The highest point, you will trip to in the Annapurna Poon Hill trekking is simply the Annapurna Base Camp. You will cover an aggregate of 115 kilometers on this trip. The elevation will be slow making the journey moderately easy. While having the opportunity to places like Poon Hill and Ulleri, the path appears as steep steps. You will experience a lot of different uphills, which could make the trip difficult now and again. Along these lines, the groundwork for around 2-3 months for this trip will come in very helpful. Planning could incorporate running, running, swimming, cycling, or in any event, climbing for a little while.

After visiting M.B.C and A.B.C we trek decent to Chhumrong village and it drops at Jhinu Danda for a natural Hot spring. Where you can take a bath at a natural Hot spring then we trek continue to Siwai, Syauli Bazar, Birethanti, Nayapul and drive back to Pokhara.

We at Himalayan Local Guide Pvt. Ltd is always glad to organize the trip you are looking for a professional local trekking guide and porter’s team according to your Holiday timetable.

Trip Itinerary

Day 01: Kathmandu to pokhara 200km (830meters/2,723feet) 7/8 Hours Drive.
Day 02: Pokhara – Nayapul - Tikhedunga (1570meters/5,150feet) ¾ Hours Walking.
Day 03: Thikhedhunga – Ulleri – Ghorepani (2853meters/9,360feet) 6/7 Hours Walking.
Day 04: Ghorepani – Banthanti - Tadapani (2635meters/8,645feet) 6/7 Hours walking.
Day 05: Tadapani - Chhomrong Village (2185meters/7,168feet) 5/6 Hours Walking.
Day 06: Chhomrong – Dovan - Himalaya (2970meters/9153feet) 6/7 Hours Walking.
Day 07: Himalaya – MBC - ABC (4130meters/13,549feet) 5/6 Hours Walking.
Day 08: ABC – Deurali – Dovan – Sinuwa (2345meters/7,693feet) 6/7 Hours Walking.
Day 09: Sinuwa Danda – Chhomrong – JhinuDanda (Hot spring) (1735meters/5,692feet) 2/3 Hours Walking.
Day 10: Jhindanda – Nayapul - Pokhara (830m)
Day 11: Drive Back to Kathmandu.

Cost Includes

  • Airport pickup and drop-off services.
  • Transport: Kathmandu - Pokhara - Kathmandu by tourist bus.
  • Pokhara - Nayapul & Siwai - Pokhara by public bus / shared jeep
  • Full board meal arrangements during the trek (Main course: breakfast, lunch, and dinner)
  • 1 professional, licensed, English-speaking trekking guide. A well-experienced English-speaking assistant guide if the group size exceeds 5 people
  • All applicable taxes, necessary trekking permits, Annapurna Conservation Area fees, and Trekkers' Information Management System (TIMS) card
  • First aid medical kit, oximeter to check your pulse, heart rate, and oxygen saturation in high altitude
  • In the worst case, we will help you with all rescue and evacuation arrangements
  • sleeping bag, down jacket, duffel bag & area trekking map (to be returned after the trip is over)

Cost Excludes

  • Nepal visa (USD 30 for 15 days and USD 50 for 30 days).
  • Your international flights to and from Nepal.
  • Travel insurance (for helicopter evacuation if needed during the trek.
  • Hotels in Kathmandu.
  • Porters to carry luggage (you can add a porter when booking).
  • Bar and beverage bills, tea/coffee/drinking water. Personal expenses such as laundry, telephone, internet, battery charger, hot shower, etc.
  • Tea and Coffee.
  • Tips for guide, porter, driver.

Frequently Asked Questions Expand All

The main highest point located at Base Camp is 4130meters.

  • Autumn (September – October – November).
  • Spring (March – April – May).

  • TIMS Card (Trekking Information Management System).
  • ACAP (Annapurna Conservation Area Permit).

  • Do not drink alcohol & smoke.
  • Walk slowly while you climb uphill.
  • Take a garlic soup and ginger tea.
  • Drink plenty of water each day.
  • Do acclimatization and rest.

It is a moderate trek and normally, we have to walk for 7 to 12 days.

Useful Information

Start/End point at Nayapul:

The Gateway of Annapurna Base Camp Trek with Poon Hill starts from Nayapul, which is a drive from Pokhara. However, the road track is open till the Ulleri and Banthanti, but the road is not peach only bumpy. We recommend that you walk from Nayapul, then follow roadside and sometimes short trekking trails that take you through various delightful villages and dense forests to Ghorepani, Tadapani, Chhomrong, Sinuwa, Bamboo, Dovan, Himalaya, Deaurali, and M.B.C and reach the A.B.C. 

Get the experience:

The trek can be diverse, however, most of the trekkers conclude this trek within 10 to 12 days. The necessary actual time for the trek depends on your on-foot pace and the particular program you prefer. But if you are mentally and physically fit, you might do this trek with 8 to 9 days of trekking will be enough to explore this trek route. 

High elevation: 

This trek takes you through a different assortment of high elevations; the minimum altitude will be around 830 meters at Pokhara to a maximum of 4130 meters at Annapurna Base camp. As we along the journey route, ascend and descend, it allows for acclimatization and minimizes the possibility of (AMS) Acute mountain sickness. Even though you must care for high-altitude sickness and alleviate the risk get plenty of rest, drink more water, sleep, and eat a balanced diet.

Charming sunrise view from Poon Hill in the Annapurna Region:

The poon Hill is one of the most popular viewpoints along the Annapurna trekking trails, and it’s known as the best magical sunrise and sunset views of the Dhaulagiri and Annapurna ranges. Most of the trekkers spend one night at the Ghorepani to take pleasure in the sunrise from Poon Hill before hiking on their trip to ABC. If you have passionate about the miracle mountain views, we recommend you discover the poon hill during sunset time, where you will be able to escape the crowd of people in the beauty of Nature.

Guide and Porter team:

We provide an expertly trained guide and porters for your trek. Our Guide will help you in every possible way to make your journeys outstanding and memorable. The Porter, we provide two trekkers for one Porter. A Porter will carry your luggage around a maximum of 10kg for each person trekker or less. 

TREKKING EQUIPMENT LIST:

Body Clothing:

  • Sleeping Bag
  • Down Jacket
  • three pairs of trekking t-shirts
  • Long-sleeved shirts
  • Thermal Shirt for Colder place
  • Fleece Jacket
  • Warm wool Sweaters
  • Waterproof and windproof Jacket
  • Cotton Trekking pants with folding
  • Waterproof and windproof pants

Head and Face:

  • Sun Hat
  • Wool or fleece hat
  • Headlight
  • Sunglass
  • Sunscreen 50
  • Face wipes and towel

List of Footwears:

  • Trekking Boats
  • ¾ Paris Preferably Cotton Socks
  • Crampon
  • One pair of extra Sport Shoes

Necessary Gears: 

  • Gaiters just in case if snow
  • Gloves and Thick Gloves
  • Big rucksack above the 40 L
  • Waterproof Bag Cover
  • Rain Coat
  • Trekking Pole (if you needed)
  • Laundry Soap
  • Shampoo
  • Toothbrush
  • Toilet papers
  • Water peals
  • Bottle for drinking water
  • Pen and NoteBook
  • Copy and Tourist Guide Book
  • Camera
  • Battery charger
  • Memory card
  • Cell Phone and Charger
  • Money Wallet
  • Altimeters and Playing card

First aid Kid:

  • Diamox
  • Cotton bandages
  • Paracetamol
  • Painkillers
  • Loperamide to Control diarrhea (just in case).
  • Water purified tablets
  • Lozenges
  • Elastic bandages
  • Thermometer
  • Moleskin and sling.
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