12 Days Annapurna Base Camp Trek via Poon Hill Sunrise

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Trekking and Hiking Sightseeing Guided and Escorted Customizable

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12 daysDuration

Private TourPrivate experience, no group joining

25 peopleMaximum group size

5 - 79 yearsAge range for participants

Chinese, English, Hindi, South KoreanGuide language

Moderate

Involves sustained activity requiring a reasonable level of fitness and endurance.

5380mHighest point reached

Starts

Kathmandu, Nepal

Ends

Kathmandu, Nepal

Highlights

Feast your eyes on unbelievable views of the Annapurnas, Dhaulagiri, Machapuchare.

Astonishing sunrise view from Poon hill

Stay in local mountainside villages to immerse yourself in Gurung and Magar culture

A trip that defines four types of climate and vegetation within few kilometres of range.

12 Days Annapurna Base Camp Trek via Poon Hill Sunrise

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Itinerary

Wake up to the enchanting sunrise over Poon Hill and journey deep into the heart of the Himalayas on this 12-day Annapurna Base Camp trek, designed for both seasoned adventurers and spirited seniors. Beginning in the lakeside town of Pokhara, the route weaves through vibrant rhododendron forests, terraced farmland, and traditional Gurung and Magar villages. You’ll encounter a rich tapestry of wildlife and breathtaking vistas of the Annapurna range, with challenging yet rewarding climbs—like the iconic 3,300 stone steps to Ulleri. At Annapurna Base Camp, find yourself surrounded by a ring of icy giants, including Machapuchchhre and Hiunchuli. On your descent, unwind in the natural hot springs at Jhinu, a restorative end to an exhilarating trek. What sets this trip apart is the perfect blend of cultural immersion, diverse landscapes, and the sense of achievement that comes from reaching ABC—making it a truly unforgettable Himalayan journey.

day 1 - Kathmandu to Pokhara

Our representative will come at your door, in your hotel at nearly about 6.30 am in Kathmandu, to receive you before we start the trip.

The trip starts with a drive of around 6 hours through lush green forest, meandering road through the hills and gracefully flowing riverside.

You will also come across lively markets and clusters of villages on the way. Buffet lunch will be taken in one of the road side restaurants.

After we get to Pokhara, we take rest for a while and explore Pokhara City and Lakeside during evening.

Duration:6 hours

Accommodation:2 Star Hotel at Hotel Tulsi

Meals:Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

day 2 - Hike to Tikhedunga 1540 m

After breakfast, we take an early morning 1-hour drive to Nayapul. We then begin our trek, following the River Bhurungdi Khola. We pass low land rice fields and orange groves along an easy trail with a gentle incline to our first teahouse where we will spend the night.

Duration:6 hours

Accommodation: Guest house

Meals:Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

day 3 - Tikhedunga to Ghorepani 2860 m

Leaving Tikhedunga, we begin our journey with a steep climb to Ulleri ascending a steep stone staircase consisting of 3300 steps, a difficult challenge that rewards us with excellent views of Machhapuchhre (Fishtail Mountain), Gandharba Chuli and Annapurana II and III.

Ghorepani is reached by passing through a huge, dense rhododendron and oak tree forest, home to Longur monkeys and musk deer.

Duration:7 hours

Accommodation: Guest house

Meals:Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

day 4 - Hike up to Poon Hill 3210 m

An early morning climb before breakfast takes us to the top of Poon Hill for spectacular, panoramic sunrise views of the Annapurnas and Dhaulagiri mountain range. After breakfast we head out for an uphill trek trough the jungle to Durali before a slight descent to Tadhapani.

Duration:5 hours

Accommodation: Guest house

Meals:Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

day 5 - Tadapani to Chhomrong 2170 m

From Tadhapani, we make a steep descent through a dense, dark forest to the beautiful village of Chomrong. We trek past farmland and local, traditional Gurung villages offering marvelous views of Annapurna South and the sacred Mount Machhapuchhre before reaching our teahouse for the night.

Duration:5 hours

Accommodation: Guest house

Meals:Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

day 6 - Chomrong to Dovan 2500 m

A lot of ups and downs today. We descend for 1 hour to the Chomrong Khola River and cross its waters on a suspension bridge. We then ascend for the next 2 hours to Sinuwa. Bamboo grows wild in this area and there are many beautiful rhododendron and walnut trees along the trail.

After lunch we pass through an area named after all the bamboo before reaching Dovan and our teahouse for the night.

Duration:5 hours

Accommodation: Guest house

Meals:Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

day 7 - Dovan to Machhapuchhre Base Camp 3720 m

A gradual ascent following the banks of the river Madi brings us through a sacred valley. No meat or fish is allowed in this area to comply with Buddhist and Hindu beliefs. We continue to pass bamboo trees and if we are lucky, we may see Lophophorus bird, the national bird of Nepal. We continue the ascent to base camp and our teahouse for the night.

Duration:6 hours

Accommodation: Guest house

Meals:Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

day 8 - Annapurna base camp 4095 m

After we leave Machhapuchhre Base Camp, we leave all vegetation and trees behind, we enter a desert wilderness known as the Annapurna Sanctuary, an area of pristine natural beauty, surrounded by the glorious Annapurna Himalayas and glistening Annapurna glacier. Overnight in teahouse.

Duration:3 hours

Accommodation: Guest house

Meals:Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

day 9 - Annapurna Base Camp to Bamboo 2310 m

We give you an early wake up call today so you can enjoy the wondrous sunrise views of the Annapurna Sanctuary. We then we begin our descent, following the Modi Khola River to Bamboo hut.

Duration:6 hours

Accommodation: Guest house

Meals:Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

day 10 - Bamboo to Jhinu 1760 m

We start the day with an uphill trek to Sinewa and then descend to meet the Chomrong Khola River. Another ascent to Chomrong before the final descent of the day to Jhinu. Here, you can visit the natural hot springs to bathe in the relaxing warm waters.

Duration:5 hours

Accommodation: Guest house

Meals:Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

day 11 - Trek to Nayapul and then drive to Pokhara

Our last day of trekking, an easy descent to the banks of the Modi Khola River and on to Nayapul. We then take a private car for a one and a half hour drive back to Pokhara. Overnight in hotel.

Duration:4 hours

Accommodation:2 Star Hotel at Hotel Tulsi

Meals:Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

day 12 - Pokhara back to Kathmandu

We come back to the capital and the time is yours to spend relaxing in Thamel.

We serve you a farewell dinner in Kathmandu at a cultural restaurant as our regard.

Duration:6 hours

Accommodation: Guest house

Meals:Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner