Join in our scenic and classic Trekking to Annapurna Base Camp & Poon hill Trekking for a week or more adventure holiday.The journey starts with a warm welcome in Kathmandu and then taking a scenic interesting drive to picturesque Pokhara, a tourist haven and for travelers, the door to many moderate to adventure and cultural trekking in the high hills region of Annapurna and beyond to Mustang area. From Pokhara onwards trekking begind towards famous Ghorepani & Pun Hill within Annapurna Conservation Area.
From Ghorepani and Pun Hill after proper acclimatization,we head towards high alpine and moon like landscapes terrain with awesome views of Mt. Annapurna mountain range with majestic Mt. Machhapuchhre (twin top apart on the same summit) “Fish Tail” peak including range of adjoining peaks and walking through pristine forest of rhododendron, birch, pines and fir trees with chances of seeing wildlife Himalayan Thar, Musk Deer and Pheasants.
After an interesting time at Ghorepani & Pun Hill,we head towards Annapurna Base Camp & Poon hill Trekking , which is the main highlight of this adventure. Trek offers amazing view of Annapurna 4, 195 meters along with notorious Annapurna and Gangapurna Ice Fall and glaciers with mind blowing panorama of surrounding high giant mountains like Annapurna I, III and IV.
Later,we head back to Pokhara after a memorable and enjoyable trek in the high valleys and mountains of Annapurna Sanctuary & Base Camp. Later the next day, with a scenic drive which brings us back to Kathmandu with an awesome journey and adventure to Annapurna Sanctuary & Base Camp Trek .

trip details

Day 01: Arrive in Kathmandu received by Team Himalaya staff.
On arrival meet me for courtesy transfer to respective hotels in the heart of Kathmandu at Thamel area, an interesting place for shopping and having meals in one of the many world class restaurants, pubs and bakery.
Our guide will inform on details regarding the treks to Annapurna Sanctuary and Base Camp Trek .

Day 02: In Kathmandu with sightseeing tour at places of interest.
Morning after breakfast at given time our city and cultural guide will guide you in and around Kathmandu at places of interest and importance, as Kathmandu Valley is full of World Heritage Sites the holy Pashupatinath temple, Bouddhanath (Little Tibet), Swayambhunath (Monkey Temple) & monasteries, ancient Kings Palaces and courtyard in Kathmandu; after an interesting sightseeing back to the hotel, preparation for the trip to Annapurna Sanctuary & Base Camp trek.

Day 03: Drive to Pokhara 950m – 06 hrs journey.
A scenic drive takes about 6 hours to Pokhara, which is quite interesting on the Nepal’s main highway following the Trisuli river for a while and then heading west with views of Ganesh, Langtang Himal as it gets closer to Pokhara with Annapurna and Manaslu range of peaks. In Pokhara the haven for tourist a scenic place with mountains and lakes, here in Pokhara transfer to hotel by the lake Phewa (Fewa) for overnight.

Day 04: Drive to Nayapul 1,100m and trek to Tirkhedhuga 1,450m.
A two hours drive away from Pokhara leading west, with fabulous views of Annapurna Himalaya ranging from A I, A II, A III and A IV with stunning Mt.Machhapuchare “Fish Tail” on reaching at Nayapul, begin the trek following Modi river for short distance to a nice village at Bhirethati and then on the old Trans Himalaya Salt Trade Route trail to Ghorepani, the walk leads to a winding up hills with stone steps in some villages and then arriving at Tirkhedhunga for overnight stop with beautiful waterfalls close by.

Day 05: Trek to Ghorepani 2,874m – 06 hrs.
After Tirkhedhunga, morning walk starts with a climb on long stone steps all the way to Ulleri village a nice traditional Gurung village with stone slate roofs with views of Annapurna South, Huinchuli and top of Machhapuchhre peak from the top of this village walk gets better on the winding trail through enchanting forest of thick rhododendron, pines and oaks trees and the with steep up and gradual section reaching at scenic Ghorepani for overnight stop with grand views of Dhaulagiri massif with Tukuche, Nilgiri’s peaks and Annapurna South, Annapurna Fang ( Vara Shikar) Ghorepani located in the middle of rhododendron forest on the Trans Himalayan Trade of Nepal / Tibet through Mustang.

Day 06: Morning hike to Pun-Hill trek to Tadapani 2,721m – 05 hrs.
Early morning at the break of dawn an hour hike to Pun Hill at 3,190 meters top if the morning is fine and clear striking sunrise views over mountain panorama ranging from peaks of Dolpo area, Dhaulagiri massive range, Nilgiri’s peak with Annapurna and Manaslu range with magnificent Mt. Machhapuchhre.
After an exciting and enjoyable time head down to Ghorepani for breakfast and start trekking towards Tadapani through serene rhododendron and pine forest throughout the walk on the uphill climb at start and then from Deurali descend to Bhanthati located on a gorge from here another 2 hours of down and uphill climb reaches at Tadapani for overnight stop with great views of Annapurna South, Huinchuli, Machhapuchhre peak Annapurna II and over Manaslu and Lamjung Himal range.

Day 07: Trek to Chomrong 1,951m – 06 hrs.
With lovely morning and views, starting with descend through dense alpine forest towards Kimrong river and then a steep climb for an hour to reach a ridge in the forested area with couple of teashops and then on gradual trail with few short ups and down to reach the top of Chomrong village, and then on a nice stone steps downhill to Chomrong for overnight stop with great views of Annapurna South and Huinchuli at close distance. Chomrong a large Gurung village and the last permanent settlement the other lodge on route Annapurna Sanctuary a temporary area to serve trekkers.

Day 08: Trek to Dovan 2,130m via Bamboo 2,050m – 06 hrs.
On leaving Chomrong with descend towards a small river and then after the bridge a climb for more than an hour to reach at Sinuwa danda with super views of rivers, valley and green hills of Chomrong and Gandruk villages after this nice stop on the winding path and down to Bamboo a nice settlement with 5-6 lodges by the raging Modi river and in the middle of rhododendron and bamboo forest as the name given to this place. From here two hours of slow uphill walk reaches at Dovan for overnight stop near the river Modi, from Bamboo place onwards till Sanctuary enclosed in Modi River gorge.

Day 09: Trek to Machhapuchhre Base Camp 3,720m – 06 hrs.
After a nice night rest with the sound of the river, morning starts with long gradual climb with short steeps ups and down in between till the walk reach at Himalaya Hotel beneath Annapurna South peak and Hinko large cave, from here heading down on the landslide area of rocks and sometimes ice from the fallen glacier, and then a short steep climb to Deurali, probably lunch stop time permitting the only place with lodge for few hours till Machhapuchhre base camp, after a nice break, walk leads by the raging river Modi on the uphill walk with few downs and gentle section, after leaving the lush vegetation and tree lines reaching on small plateau at Machhapuchhre base camp for overnight stop, this is the starting and exit point of Annapurna Sanctuary, this nice place with 4-5 lodges beneath the majestic North Face of Fish Tail / Machhapuchhre peak at 6,997 meters high.

Day 10: Trek to Annapurna Base Camp 4,095m – 04 hrs.
Today to our destination within Annapurna Sanctuary and Base Camp, morning start with a short climb on the grassy slope and then on a winding gentle trail with sparse vegetation in between towering peaks of Annapurna South, Huinchuli, Tent / Tharpuchuli, looking north the great wall of Annapurna mountain at 8,091 meters tenth world’s highest with Vara Shikar (A Fang) Gangapurna, Glacier Dome and behind rising Mt. Machhapuchhre and Annapurna III. Annapurna Sanctuary an awesome area encircled by tall mountains, on reaching the sanctuary and then to the overnight lodge at base camp, with free time in the afternoon, lunch with mountain views.

Day 11: Trek to Bamboo – 06 hrs.
After a most overwhelming and scenic time within Annapurna Sanctuary and Base Camp, morning walk back on the same route to Bamboo place for overnight stop with long downhill and back into forested area in between short steep ascent.

Day 12: Trek to Jhinu danda with hot spring 1,700m – 05 hours.
Morning walk with a short steep climb and then on the gentle slope with downhill and short up to Sinwua danda with 2-3 lodges, from here descend to Chomrong river and then a climb to the village top of Chomrong with lunch here, afternoon heading back to Pokhara via different alternative route at first downhill to Jhinu danda village for overnight with hot spring nearby close to the river Modi of 30 minutes’ walk.

Day 13: Trek to Potana 1,900 m – 05 hrs.
From Jhinu feeling fresh after reaching the destination of this trip to Annapurna base camp and sanctuary, morning walk with long descend to Nayapul ( New Bridge) another small village with same name of few days ago. From here crossing the river and back on the warm rice fields and terraces with pleasant walk for a while and then a short climb to a large Landruk village, after a short rest here a winding nice walk for an hour and then a climb for 45 minutes to Deurali hill with super views of snowcapped mountains including Mt. Dhaulgiri and Annapurna mountain range, after Deurali on the downhill through nice woods to Potana a lovely spot with views of Annapurna and Manaslu, from this village Mt. Machhapuchhre looks magnificent.

Day 14: Trek to Kande 1,460m and drive to Pokhara.
With mountain views for breakfast, starting the last walk of this trip with an hour climb to Australian camp or Thulo Kharka with marvelous scenery of mountain panorama, from here an hour downhill to the road head at Kande village for the drive to Pokhara of an hour scenic journey reaching Pokhara check into fine hotel by the lake Phewa for overnight with afternoon at leisure.
(in Pokhara extension trips Paragliding, kayaking clinic, Ultra light flight, Zip Flyer on long cable wire or Bungy Jump called Touch the Lake)

Day 15: Drive or fly back to Kathmandu afternoon free at leisure.
From Pokhara a drive back to Kathmandu after 06 hours scenic journey reaching Kathmandu and people who wish to travel by air 30 minutes of panoramic flight to Kathmandu, on reaching Kathmandu transfer to respective hotels.

Day 16: International departure homeward bound.
Last day in Nepal with wonderful memorable time in Nepal Himalaya & Annapurna Sanctuary & Base Camp Trek and transfer to airport for the flight back home or to respective destination.

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