Annapurna Base Camp Via Poonhill

Day 1. Drive to Nayapul & trek to Tikhedhunga (1540m) 8.5km, 5-6 hrs walking.

After breakfast, we drive for 1.5 hours to reach the trekking starting point (Nayapul). Your 1st day of the adventure begins from here. Mostly we walk along the new trail(dirt motor road) and through the local villages with rice fields along the small riverside. while trekking you will get to know the lifestyle of locals too. For the last hour, we walk on the old trekking trail along stones steps and reach the Tikhedgunga. (Overnight at the tea house on full board basis).

Day 2. Trek to Ghorepani (2850m) 9.8km, 6-7 hrs walking.

we begin our journey after breakfast, continuing along stone steps we climb up to Ulleri. This is the toughest part of the day. It takes around 2 hours to climb up 500m. We continue to walk another hour through the mountain village and stop for lunch. After lunch, we enter the rhododendron forest all the way up to Ghorpani which is about 3 hours walking. (Over night at tea house on full board basis).

Day 3. Hike to Poon Hill (3210m) & trek to Tadapani (2660 m) 11km 6-7 hrs walking.

Early morning hike to Poon Hill (3210m) to see panoramic views with a multi-colored sunrise on the snowy white mountain combining to amaze your senses. You can see more than 10 huge snow-capped mountains from Poon Hill including the 7th highest mountain in the world, Dhaulagiri, and 10th highest mountain Annapurna 1st. Then it’s back to the tea house for breakfast. After this we trek to Tadapani through dense forest; we get chance to see monkeys, birds, and other animals. (Overnight at the tea house on full board basis).

Day 3.  Tadapani to Sinuwa (2340m) 9.1km, 6-7 hours walking.

Dropping down from Tadapani Gurjung the route offers good views of the upper Modi valley. The path then starts the long ascent 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. From Chhomrong the trail descends until Chhomrong Khola then trail begins a slow climb as we head up to our destination for the day – Sinuwa. (Overnight at the tea house on full board basis)

Day 4. Sinuwa to Deurali (3200m) 10.2km 5-6 hrs walking.

There is a clearing in the forest a little further on, from there the route goes very steeply down a bank of rock and then levels out, running through thickets of bamboo at the bottom of the gorge, keeping always on the west side of the river. We pass by the pasture of Tomo, and then the very neck of the gorge at pantheon Barah, where there are a small trail and a shrine. Continue track climbs to Himalaya hotel and another 1.5 hours reach Deurali at the campsite where you will overnight. (Overnight at the tea house on full board basis).

Day 5. Deurali to Annapurna Base Camp (4130m) 7 km, 5-6 hrs walking.

Trek along the Modi riverside, less vegetation, less O2, beautiful valley and mountain views will be a tough and wonderful day. After you reach the Machhapuchhare Base Camp enjoy the hot drinks and hot food, get more energy to climbing another approximately 2 hours to the Annapurna Base Camp. This area is called the Annapurna Sanctuary since it is totally surrounded by mountains. Now your dreams become true and you are at Annapurna Basecamp, which offers spectacular views (Overnight at tea house on full board basis).

Day 6. Annapurna Base Camp to Bamboo ( 2300m) 13.2 km 5-6 hrs walking.

Get up in the early morning and savor the magnificent sunrise over the Himalayas from ABC. After taking breakfast, we start descending from ABC to Bamboo back through MBC, Deurali, Dovan and finally reach Bamboo. Heading back down to the valley is much easier than climbing up. You will see the waterfalls that drop down from a high point to the rocks below. We pass through the forests with great views of Fishtail and Hiunchuli mountains. (Over night at tea house on full board basis).

Day 7. Bamboo to Jhinu Dada (1760m) 7.8 km, 5-6 hrs walking.

From Bamboo, we make a steep ascent to the Kuldi Ghar and then to Sinuwa following the stone steps that lead to Lower Chhomrong. Then we ascend on the thousand stone steps taking us to Upper Chhomrong. From Chhomrong we descend to Jhinu Danda. We today get an opportunity to enjoy hot springs lying just a 20-min walk from Jhinu Danda. (Overnight at the tea house on full board basis).

Day 8. Jhinu Dada to Naya Pool (1070m) 10.8 km 6 hrs walking & drive to Pokhara.

Trek from Jhinu Danda to New bridge and then to Kyumi village. After lunch, we trek to Syauli bazaar and then down to Birethanti. After about an hour trek from Birethanti, and we arrive at Naya Pul. The trek ends at Naya Pul.

You will be picked you up at Nayapul and approx one hour drive takes you to Pokhara. We check in to our hotel late afternoon. Rest of the day free to wonder around. Overnight at the hotel in Pokhara BL plan.

Include:

• An English speaking guide and porters
• Ground transportation
• 3 main course meals a day while trekking
• Trekking permit and TIMS
• A comprehensive medical kit
• All government taxes and Tourist attraction fees
• Trekking map

Exclude:

• Flights To/From Nepal
• Tourist Visa
• Travel insurance
• Meals while not on the trek
• Personal expenses such as snacks, gear, drinks, Hot shower, wifi, laundry, phone calls, etc.
• Any extra costs due to unforeseen circumstances
• Tips to trekking staffs.