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Ghorepani Poon Hill &Annapurna Base Camp Trek

Overview

ANNAPURNA BASE CAMP & POON HILL SUNRISE PANORAMA TREKKING  

‘a marvelous adventure on high hills in the close shade of Annapurna Himalayas

Overview

Himalayan Ultimate Adventurers presents ‘Annapurna Base Camp & Poon Hill Sunrise Panorama trekking’, a wonderful scenic and cultural combination adventure.

An exciting and most marvelous walking journey, exploring the mountain and hill villages in the close backdrop of Annapurna Himalayas.

An adventure for all interested folks, as well as a short and wonderful way to enjoy your holiday in Nepal Himalayas. Where walk follows on a scenic path through lovely enchanting woods of tall rhododendron and pine trees.

As the adventure progresses, climbing to high ridges faces amazing scenery of dramatic beautiful landscapes with towering snow peaks.

Annapurna Base Camp & Poon Hill Sunrise Panorama trekking is a blend of two wonderful Himalayan destinations. Allows visitors an opportunity to explore both scenic areas of the southern hills of Annapurna Himalayas. As well as to experience the glorious views standing in the heart of the massif Annapurna Himalaya range.

The best adventure holiday that one can enjoy, where the walk starts from the low warm farm areas. Then heading towards cooler alpine hills with typical mountain villages, as the walk continues reaching a lovely settlement in Ghorepani.

Where hike takes you to the top stunning viewpoint at Poon Hill for early morning striking sunrise. Reflecting on the series of the snow mountain range of Dhaulagiri, Annapurna, and Manaslu Himalayas with ever-present majestic Machhapuchare Himal.

From Ghorepani and Poon Hill, enjoying wonderful moments, the next adventure takes you over rolling green hills at Chomrong. A large lovely village of Gurung the main hill tribes of Annapurna Himalaya region, enjoy soaking into local culture.

After Chomrong on the trail to complete mountain wilderness towards our final highlight destination to Annapurna base camp and Sanctuary.

Enjoy the climb and walk on a pleasant path to Annapurna base camp surrounded by amphitheaters of high snow peaks. On reaching Annapurna base camp the highest spot of the adventure, staying in the comfort of a nice mountain lodge.

Having ample time to enjoy the spectacular panorama of the massif Annapurna range of peaks, and then head for the return journey. After a wonderful experience at base camp and then downhill to the last village of Jhinu. A refreshing overnight stop having the pleasure of a natural hot spring and then drive back to beautiful Pokhara.

Where our memorable adventure on the high hills of Annapurna Himalayas concludes at Pokhara, after a mesmerizing time on ‘Annapurna Base Camp & Poon Hill Sunrise Panorama trekking’.

Outline Itinerary:

Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu and transfer to hote. 

Day 02: Fly or drive to Pokhara 860 m and transfer to hotel -06 hrs.

Day 03: Drive to start point at Bhirethati 1,100 m and walk to Tirkhedhunga 1,425 m- 06 hours with drive and trek.

Day 04: Trek to Ghorepani village 2,885 m - 06 hrs.

Day 05: Morning hike to Poon Hill and trek to Tadapani 2,640 m - 06 hrs.

Day 06: Trek to Chomrong village 2,170 m-06 hrs.

Day 07: Trek to Dovan 2,630 m - 06 hrs.

Day 08: Trek to Machhapuchare Base Camp 3,700 m - 06 hrs.

Day 09: Trek to Annapurna Base Camp (ABC) at 4,130 m - 03 hrs.

Day 10: Trek from Base Camp to Bamboo 2,345 m - 06 hrs.

Day 11: Trek to Jhinu village 1,780 m a place with Hot Spring - 06 hrs.

Day 12: Trek to road-head and drive to Pokhara 860 m- 02 hrs.

Day 13: Drive or fly to Kathmandu and transfer to hotel.

Day 14: Depart for international departure

Trip Highlights

    “Explore the beautiful and scenic green hills of southern Annapurna Himalayas. Constant views of stunning views of snow-capped peaks on daily exciting walks. Visiting lovely mountain villages adorned with age-old heritage traditional culture. Scenic panorama of Himalayan Mountains with striking sunrise from Poon Hill Picturesque Annapurna Sanctuary and Base Camp enclosed by towering peaks”

    Trip Brief Summary:

    Trekking Mode: Staying in best available Lodges

    Trekking Grade: Moderate to Adventurous.

    Highest Spot: At Annapurna Base Camp 4,130 m / 13, 549 feet high.

    Activities: Exciting drives and scenic trekking.

    Trekking duration: 09 Nights and 10 Pokhara to Pokhara.

    Total Trip: 13 Nights and 14 Days from Arrival to Departure.

    Best Seasons:

    Annapurna Base Camp & Poon Hill Sunrise Panorama trekking can be visited all seasons of the year-round, except the monsoon wet times. The best seasons are in spring and autumn/fall, where days are crystal clear for views and pleasant walks.

    The springtime’s begin from March till May, the high seasons for trekking around Nepal Himalayas and to Annapurna scenic hills.

    Most days are clear fine and bright with sunshine, which can get overcast in the late afternoon. Chances of snowfall sometimes on higher terrain, cold in the morning late afternoon, and nighttime. The mid-hills are lively with wildflowers in seasonal bloom, especially the rhododendron of various species from trees to a bush.

    The next best time is in autumn/fall, one of the peak seasons. For trekking around the Himalayas and Annapurna Base Camp with Poon Hill trekking, days are mostly

    crystal clear for views and scenic walks. However, the days are shorter due to fewer sun-light hours, much colder morning and late afternoon till night time.

    Chances of snowfall sometimes during the walk around higher areas above 2,000 m high, but with a clear starry night sky.

    Religion, Culture of Annapurna Himalaya region:

    Gurung is the main inhabitants of the Annapurna Himalaya range as far as Lamjung Himal areas. On this trek to Ghorepani with Poon Magar people the hill tribes of Western Nepal Himalayas.

    The Gurung follows Tibetan Buddhism known as Mahayana or Greater Wheel. Established by great Guru Rinpoche Padamasamba in the 7th Century, reforming Buddhism which was near to extinct.

    The culture, tradition, and heritage are similar to its Tibetan predecessors, the Gurung and Poon Magar are farmers and raise livestock.

    As well famous Gorkha soldiers enlisted in British, and Indian armies, including Singapore Police.

    Interesting villages of Gurung and Poon Magar around Bhirethati, Ulleri, and Ghorepani and Chomrong villages. Witness the local impressive cultures of age-old heritage. The Gurung are Buddhist while Poon Magar follows both Hindu and Buddhism religions.


Detail Itinerary

Day 1:

Arrival in Kathmandu and transfer to hotel.

On arrival in Kathmandu at Nepal international airport, received by our staff and guide for short drive to your hotel. Located amidst the main city, check into your rooms and join in for trek briefing with other members of the trip. Our guide provides information about the trekking trails, local lodge, and culture and so on. Evening group dinner an introduction to Nepalese meals and traditions.
Day 2:

Fly or drive to Pokhara 860 m and transfer to hotel -06 hrs.

Early breakfast and depart for Pokhara, a drive of 5-6 hours exciting overland journey through Nepal countryside. Riding on main busy interesting highway then reaching at beautiful city in Pokhara by the serene Phewa Lake side. Where most good hotels are located, enjoy the afternoon facing views of Annapurna Himalayas and the Lake. (Options for short flight of 30 minutes to Pokhara from Kathmandu)
Day 3:

Drive to start point at Bhirethati 1,100 m and walk to Tirkhedhunga 1,425 m- 06 hours with drives and trek.

From Pokhara our short adventure begins with morning drives of few hours heading past Pokhara valley towards west. Reaching at Nayapul and lovely Bhirethati village, from here walk starts as route follows the Old Trans Himalaya Salt Trade route that extends to Tibet border beyond Ghorepani towards far Upper Mustang area. Walk on gradual uphill path through several farm villages to Hille and then short climb reaches at Tirkhedhunga for overnight stop, a small village close to beautiful water falls.
Day 4:

Trek to Ghorepani village 2,885 m - 06 hrs.

The morning starts with steep climb to Ulleri village, offers views of Annapurna South and Machhapuchare Himal ‘Fish Tail’. From here walk on gradual up after Ulleri and Bhanthati village entering a dense forest of tall rhododendron-magnolia-oaks-pines and fir trees. Finally the day walk ends on reaching Ghorepani for overnight stop, a nice hill village populated by Poon / Magar hill tribes. The main tribes of Western Nepal, the village located beneath Poon Hill view point. At Ghorepani check into a nice cozy lodge this will be a highest overnight stop of the adventure at 2,885 m high, enjoy views of Dhaulagiri Himal range.
Day 5:

Morning hike to Poon Hill and trek to Tadapani 2,640 m - 06 hrs.

Rise early morning for short hike up for an hour to Poon Hill, the highest point of the trek at 3,210 m. On reaching the top of Poon Hill catch the stunning sunrise over array of Himalayan peaks. Includes views of Dhaulagiri-Tukuche-Nilgiri-Annapurna Fang (Vara-Shikar) with massive Annapurna range and majestic Machhapuchare Himal. The views extends to Mt. Manaslu and Lamjung Himal all the way to Ganesh Himal in the far-east horizon. After glorious morning views back to Ghorepani, having breakfast carry on trekking uphill amidst forest of rhododendron and pine trees. Reaching the hill top at Deurali, and then down to Bhanthati village for lunch, afternoon walk leads to short descent and then climb to Tadapani for overnight stop. A small settlement with several nice lodge and guest houses, located in the midst of dense tree lines facing grand views of Annapurna South and Machhapuchare Himal at close distance.
Day 6:

Trek to Chomrong village 2,170 m-06 hrs

From Tadapani the route diverts to our next highlight destination, towards Annapurna Base Camp. Morning leads to a long descent within dense forested path to Kimrong Khola / stream. From the bridge a slow climb leads on top with easy gentle walk to Chomrong village for overnight stop. Chomrong a lovely large village, populated by the Gurung people, the main tribes of Annapurna Himalayas, enjoy the afternoon marveling the great views of snow peaks and beautiful landscapes.
Day 7:

Trek to Dovan 2,630 m - 06 hrs.

After a pleasant overnight in Chomrong, morning after breakfast walk start on downhill to Chomrong River. Crossing a bridge, climb on stone paved steps to Sinuwa-Danda, a small settlement having few lodges. From here walk into dense forested path and down to a river gorge at Bamboo, a small place on a forest clearing next to Modi River, situated within bamboo, rhododendron and oaks forest. From here an hour walk up to Dovan for overnight stop, a small place above from Modi River.
Day 8:

Trek to Machhapuchare Base Camp 3,700 m - 06 hrs

van morning leads to climb, as air gets cooler following a forested path with ups and short down. As walk follows reaching a small settlement at Himalaya Hotel, near a large Hinko cave. Located at the bottom of Hiunchuli peak. After a short rest walk over old glacier and moraine and then heading for a short climb to Deurali for lunch stop. From here vegetation and tree lines fades for few alpine bushes and shrubs. Afternoon walk leads to a long steep climb following Modi River upstream to Machhapuchare Base Camp (MBC) for overnight stop, from here starts the Annapurna Sanctuary. MBC, located at the bottom of towering Machhapuchare Himal North Face, a good view of the twin summits that appears like a fish-tail.
Day 9:

Trek to Annapurna Base Camp (ABC) at 4,130 m - 03 hrs.

Having breakfast, today a short day from MBC to Annapurna Base Camp, from here a short climb then entering into scenic Annapurna Sanctuary. Morning walk continues facing stunning views of Annapurna peaks that circles the sanctuary. Facing Mt. Annapurna-I, rises at 8,091 m with series of peaks the surrounds the base camp and the sanctuary. This beautiful country was well hidden until explored by the British Adventurer Col. Jimmy Roberts in the year 1956. Then it was exposed to the outside world naming the magnificent area as the 'Sanctuary of Gods'. On arrival at Annapurna Base Camp, transfer into a nice cozy lodge for lunch and overnight halt. Afternoon marvel the stunning views of snow clad peaks of towering Annapurna Himalayas.
Day 10:

Trek from Base Camp to Bamboo 2,345 m - 06 hrs.

After an enjoyable and memorable time at ABC, morning walk downhill all the way to Deurali. From here onwards with few short ups and downs and on gradual winding downhill and back into the forest to Bamboo for an overnight stay.
Day 11:

Trek to Jhinu village 1,780 m a place with Hot Spring - 06 hrs.

Leaving the quiet isolated area of Bamboo, morning short steep climb to Khudi Ghar, and then downhill walk into a dense forest to Sinuwa-Danda, from here descend to Chomrong Khola. After the bridge climb to Chomrong village for lunch, afternoon walk on down-hill to Jhinu-Danda for overnight and final stop. Around the high green hills of Annapurna. After checking into a nice lodge, enjoy the refreshing dip in a natural hot springs about 20 minutes downhill near the bank of Modi River.
Day 12:

Trek to road head and drive to Pokhara-04 hrs.

From Jhinu last day short walk to the road head for exciting drive to Pokhara, after a marvelous time at Annapurna Base Camp & Poon Hill Sunrise Panorama trekking’.
Day 13:

Drive or fly to Kathmandu and transfer to hotel.

Morning after a pleasant time in Pokhara and around high hills of Annapurna, depart for Kathmandu. On the same interesting highway past farm villages and town then reaching Kathmandu, by late afternoon. Rest of the day free at leisure for individual activities and shopping souvenirs. (Options for flight to Kathmandu from Pokhara of half hour scenic flight)
Day 13:

Drive or fly to Kathmandu and transfer to hotel.

Morning after a pleasant time in Pokhara and around high hills of Annapurna, depart for Kathmandu. On the same interesting highway past farm villages and town then reaching Kathmandu, by late afternoon. Rest of the day free at leisure for individual activities and shopping souvenirs. (Options for flight to Kathmandu from Pokhara of half hour scenic flight)
Day 14:

Depart for international departure.

Transfer to Nepal international airport in Kathmandu, as per your international flight time, our guide and staff transfer you to the airport. The bidding farewell to staff and guide, enter the airport terminal for homeward bound, after a great wonderful holiday in Nepal and Annapurna Base Camp & Poon Hill Sunrise Panorama trekking.

Gears

    • Duffel/Rucksack bag
    • Day pack
    • Trekking shoes
    • Sports shoes or sandals
    • Sun Hat/cap
    • Warm woolen cap
    • Warm fleece jacket or puffy jacket
    • Waterproof Gore-Tex layer
    • Pullover or warm sweeter
    • Raincoat
    • Hand towel
    • 4/5 pairs of good quality socks
    • Hand gloves
    • 3/4 pairs of trekking trousers
    • 4/5 pairs of trekking shirts
    • 3/4 pairs of underwear (non cotton preferred)
    • Sun glasses
    • Water bottle
    • 4 season sleeping bag
    • Flash or Torch light
    • Emergency contact information; Personal medical kit.