Annapurna Base Camp with Ghorepani Poon Hill Trek – 14 Days

Our staff will be waiting for you at the airport when you arrive in Kathmandu. We will give you a warm greeting and then transport you to your hotel. Before starting the walk, take some opportunity to settle in, explore the vibrant city, and try some of the local cuisine.

As you begin your Annapurna Base Camp Trek with Ghorepani Poon Hill the next day, immerse yourself in the lively atmosphere and make connections with local customs to provide a fascinating cultural experience.

After filling up with a delicious breakfast, we’ll board the charming tour bus and go to Pokhara. Awe-inspiring sights of the rushing Trishuli and Marsyangdi rivers await you as we travel west of the Kathmandu Valley.

We drive via picturesque villages and verdant hills as we go. We’ll pause for a little bit so we can talk to the people before moving on through quaint villages that are graced with little springs.

By late afternoon, we will arrive at Pokhara, a beautiful lakeside town encircled by the Annapurna range.

You’re going to enjoy a short but fascinating ride through the breathtaking countryside on your way to Tikhedhunga today. The route is leisurely and passes by well-known locations such as Birethanti and Nayapul. As you drive along the route, you will be treated to the breathtaking view of charming terraced fields adorning the banks of the Bhurungdi Khola.

You continue traveling off-road via Birethanti in the direction of Tikhedunga. The journey begins in Tikhedhunga, travels through the pleasant cities of Sudame and Hile, and ends in the peaceful village of Ulleri.

You will continue on your adventure after breakfast, enthralled with the remarkable features of today’s stroll. The trail begins with a gentle climb, giving you the opportunity to take in the breathtaking vistas of the snow-capped peaks of Hiunchuli, Machhapuchre, and Annapurna that spread out across the horizon.

Numerous fascinating experiences await you as you stroll through the rhododendron woodland. Look out for the many wild animals that live in this area. Enjoy the sights and sounds of the surroundings, which include refreshing springs and flowing rivers.

If you keep going in this direction, you will soon come to the charming town of Ghorepani.

Early in the morning, just before dawn, you’ll start climbing Poon Hill to witness the breathtaking Himalayan sunrise. A wide-ranging view will greet you as the sun rises over the Himalayan giants. This stunning vista includes not only the magnificent Dhaulagiri, Nilgiri, and Machhapuchre mountains including the Annapurna range.

After spending some time at Poon Hill, you will return to the guesthouse, have a hearty breakfast, and then depart for Tadapani. Tadapani can only be reached by following the fascinating Deurali and Bandthanti routes, which offer breathtaking views as you go.

On your way to Chomrong, you will travel past the charming village of Ghandruk before descending sharply to the Kimron River. The view of the beautiful waterfalls beside the road will enthrall you.

Charming suspension bridges will also line your path, adding to the adventure’s enchantment. Eventually, you will reach peaceful alpine meadows, when your journey officially begins.

As you approach Chomrong, you will be rewarded with breathtaking views of snow-capped mountains.

You will begin with a tough one-hour climb up a rocky path to the Annapurna Conservation Area Project checkpoint. From there, the journey to Sinuwa is hilly.

Along the way, you will be rewarded with an outstanding panorama of Machapuchhre, which will meet you with beauty just before you enter the enchanting Rhododendron forest. As you continue your journey, you will ascend toward Dovan, your ultimate destination.

Following a filling breakfast, you begin your journey through the breathtaking bamboo forests. The trail progressively climbs the verdant slopes, offering breathtaking views as it goes. The magnificent Tomo pasturelands are traversed as the hike continues along the river’s western bank.

Proceeding forward, you reach the congested region of the gorge at Barah. From here, the path climbs deeper into the majestic Himalayas, taking you closer to your destination. You eventually reach Deurali.

Today, the trip begins with a two-hour climb to the breathtaking Annapurna Sanctuary. At 3,700 meters, the Machapuchare Base Camp provides breathtaking views of Machapuchare, Gangapurna, and the Annapurna range.

It will take you two more hours to cross the arid moraine and arrive at your final objective, the Annapurna Base Camp at 4,130 meters.

From the Base Camp, one can see Hiunchuli, Annapurna South, Annapurna I, Khangsar Kang, Gangapurna, Annapurna III, and Machhapuchhare. Your memories of the snow-capped mountains will be forever changed by their amazing magnificence.

We will relish the sunrise vista over the magnificent mountains as we wake before the first rays of dawn touch the peaks. After breakfast, we quickly retrace our steps passing Machhapuchhre Base Camp.

We pass Dovan, the Himalaya Hotel, and Hinko along the way. We will eventually make it to Bamboo for our overnight stay.

We’ll take the same route that leads out of the bamboo forest to Chhomrong after breakfast. We’ll go beyond Khuldighar through calm rhododendron trees and bamboo thickets, passing teahouses bustling with hikers.

When lunchtime arrives, we will continue downward through the forest on our way to Chhomrong. We will eventually reach the peaceful Jhinu Danda hot springs by returning from the main track.

Let the warm waters here in the middle of nature heal your tiredness while you relax alongside lush terraces.

Today we follow the Modi Khola downstream on a gently graded dirt trail on the last day of the walk. After a relaxing three hours walking along the river, via terraced farms, we will arrive at Siwa, our final experience of village life.

Here, our vehicle will pick us up and take us on a picturesque trip back to Pokhara through the foothills. We’ll arrive at Pokhara by late afternoon.

Say goodbye for the last time to the Annapurna sanctuary this morning. Soon after, we board a tourist bus that will take you down a breathtaking roadway to Kathmandu. Take in the sights of rushing rivers and lush valleys as we make our way back to the turbulent capital.

Our dedicated representative will be by your side to assist you in getting to the international airport as this amazing journey comes to an end. We hope that the priceless experiences and memories made during this period will always be vivid and add to your life’s fabric.