Annapurna Base Camp with Poon Hill Trek

You will explore Durbar Square, Pashupatinath temple, Swayambhunath stupa and Bouddhanath stupa which are all world heritage sites. Durbar Square reveals the life of the royals in ancient times. Pashupatinath temple is one of the most significant places of pilgrimage for all Hindus. Swayambhunath, the Monkey Temple and Baudhanath Stupa are one of the largest stupas in the world. At noon, you are introduced to our fellow participants and discuss our trip to our office. Overnight in Kathmandu.

You can either travel from Kathmandu to Pokhara by car/bus or take a flight. It takes about 6-7 hours by bus whereas only 25-30 minutes by plane. Once you reach Pokhara, you can enjoy the amazing sights and its stunning setting by Phewa Lake.

The trekking will begin from Nayapul that leads to beautiful town Birethanti after 1.30 minute of drive and where we will register our TIMS Card and Annapurna conservation area permit. Then we will head to Ulleri village passing by some waterfalls, dense jungle, local village, and beautiful terrace. After ascending 2 hrs steep up from Tikhedhungae reach Ulleri which rewards us by the astonishing spectacle of Annapurna South and Hiunchuli.

After having breakfast, we will continue ascending towards Banthanti then the trail leads through the massive forest, some waterfalls and reaches Ghorepani. It is situated at the open place which gives beautiful mountain sights including above 8000 m peaks Dhaulagiri 8167 m and Annapurna I 8091 m. If you are trekking in spring then you will have a great opportunity of exploring Nepalese national flower Rhododendron.

The day’s trekking presents one of the journey’s major highlights i.e. a visit to Poon Hill to take in one of the most panoramic scenes in the Himalayas, with excellent views of Dhaulagiri and the Annapurna massif at sunrise. After a suitable pause to savor the awe-inspiring scenery the trek continues towards Tadapani. The trail is filled with lush forests and abundant wildlife on either side of the soaring peaks in the background serving as a scenic backdrop.

From scenic Tadapani, we cross through the Kyumrung Khola-river, continue to Gurjung (2040 m), Talung (2155 m), Chomrong (2220 m) and reach Sinuwa (2335 m). The path then begins the long climbing high above the west bank of the Modi Khola. We pass the village of Chhomrong which lies tucked at the very base of Himal Chuli and is one of the most scenically captivating Gurung villages in the region. From Chhomrong the trail descends until Chhomrong Khola then the trail begins a slow climb as we head up to our destination for the day – Sinuwa.

We continue to Kuldi Ghar after walking about 2 to 3 hrs. There is a clearing in the jungle a little further on from where the route goes very steeply down a bank of rock and then levels out, running through brambles of bamboo at the bottom of the gorge, keeping always on the west side of the river. We pass by the meadow of Tomo, and then the very end of the gorge at Pantheon Barah, where there are a small path and a shrine. The path ascends to the Himalaya hotel at the campsite where we will overnight. Overnight at Deurali.

The trail mounts steadily through to the legendary base camp made popular by the likes of Herzog, Bonnington, and Messner. The glorious panoramas and close-up of the Annapurna massif and the nearby glacier are ample rewards for the long journey. Annapurna Base Camp offers spectacular views of the mountain peaks and lets you experience the wide vastness of snowy terrain and close views of huge Himal. The panorama at the Annapurna Base camp is thrilling and charming and the overall scene of whole mountain peaks is pretty amazing.

The return journey from Annapurna Base Camp to Bamboo descends by 1800 meters and offers a refreshing perspective on the trail.

After nine days on the trail, nothing could seem more soothing for tired limbs than the opportunity to relax into the natural hot springs at Jhinu Danda which is one of the trek’s more delightful bonuses.

It takes about 6-7 hours to reach Dhampus from Jhinu Danda crossing Chhomrong Khola and Modi Khola via New Bridge, Himalpani and Landruk Nepal. The elevation of Tolka village is at 1700 meters above sea level. The area is mostly populated by Gurung and Magar ethnic groups who demonstrate simple yet fascinating cultural stuff.

Dhampus is quiet, serene and amazingly beautiful. It is an ideal place to return to beautiful nature after being in a city for several months. We can see a long range of Himalayas. We can view close and spectacular the Annapurna south peaks of Annapurna range, the Fishtail, Dhaulagiri, Hiunchuli, Lamjung Himal and other peaks from the Dhampus include. From there we descend through beautiful forests and countryside for the next 3 hours and reach Phedi. Our journey ends with a scenic drive to Pokhara which takes about 30 minutes from Phedi.

Pokhara is renowned for sightseeing, mountain views, and many adventurous outdoor activities. Phewa Lake, Begnas Lake, and Rupa Lake are the major attraction of Pokhara for sightseeing and boating. There are many places to visit such as Bindabasini Temple, Gupteswor Mahadev Temple inside the Gupteswor Cave, White Peace Gumba, David Falls, Gupteswor Cave & Temple Mountaineering Museum, Mahendra Cave, Bat Cave, Tal Barahi Temple, Sarangkot View Point, Old Market Places and several others. Pokhara is also famous for many outdoor adventure activities like Paragliding, Zip flying, Sky Diving (Only during November) and many others.

A long day’s drive by bus provides you with numerous scenic opportunities and thrills along the way. Or you can fly back to Kathmandu from Pokhara easily.

We thank you for being a part of our tour and travel. We bid you farewell and drop-off at the airport, or the opportunity to join another of our programs.