Trip Overview

Annapurna Base Camp with Poon Hill Trek 10 Days is an extremely beautiful walking journey in the Annapurna region. The trek creates an opportunity to experience the best scenic areas of the massive Annapurna Himalayas ranges.  As well, Including visiting  Poon Hill viewpoint for stunning sunrise views over a chain of snow peaks. The travelers will reach a maximum elevation of 4130m at the base camp of Annapurna. The Mount Annapurna Base Camp is the world’s renowned base camp surrounded by massive numerous peaks with glaciers.

Besides, the constant views of the wonderful scenery of the Snow Mountains and rolling green hills.  This trekking route takes you to explore lovely traditional hill villages adorned with the age-old heritage of farm life and colorful culture. Furthermore, the trek takes you into lovely woodland lined with tall rhododendrons, magnolia, firs, oaks, and pine trees, in spring the whole hills will be ablaze with wildflowers in seasonal bloom.

Marvelous Sunrise & Sunset Viewpoint – Poon Hill (3210 m)

The forest around the Ghorepani Poon Hill area is regarded as the world’s largest natural rhododendron garden which you can witness from March to May. It will be truly a paradise for trekkers seeking perfect wilderness and solitude. Even though, Annapurna base camp with Poon Hill Trek 10 Days begins from lovely Pokhara city a renowned tourist destination for both domestic and international travelers.

From Pokhara short drive to Nayapul Birethati the adventure begins with the foothills.  Annapurna Base Camp and Poon Hill Trek highly offer the local ethnic groups, terrains, landscapes, traditional villages, hills and marvelous scenarios of mountains.

Stunning Scenarios and Various Landscapes

After a steep uphill walk reach nice Ulleri and Bhanthati hill farm villages with views of Annapurna and magnificent Machhapuchare Himal the famous Fish-Tail peak. Walk on a gradual trail within a cool shade of a coniferous and deciduous forest of rhododendrons and pine trees to reach at scenic Ghorepani village, located on a high ridge. As well as on an ancient Trans Himalaya Salt Trade route of Nepal and Tibet that extends beyond the Upper Mustang and Kaligandaki valleys.

Authentic Gurung and Magar Villages

Ghorepani village is populated by the Poon Magar tribe of Western Nepal, where all houses are painted blue amidst the forest surrounding and at the base of high Poon Hill, where the next morning an hour hike takes you to the top scenic spot at Poon Hill. At Poon Hill enjoy a fantastic 360-degree wide-angle panorama of the Himalayas mountain range, which includes the world’s three highest peaks Dhaulagiri, Manaslu, and Annapurna range with a stunning view of sunrise.

Moreover, On reaching our first part of the adventure at Ghorepani Poon Hill, enjoying glorious views of beautiful landscapes and snow mountain range, the trek continues towards Annapurna Base Camp our next final destination.  The trail leads to a steep climb within a dense forest with views of Dhaulagiri and Annapurna peaks downhill and shorts up to Tadapani, a small settlement with some nice lodges for travelers. A long descent to reach a river and pretty green Kimrong valley, from here walk to Chomrong village, the last and main permanent settlement on route Annapurna Base Camp.

An Iconic Base Camp (ABC) of the Annapurna Region

Chhomrong is one of the massive authentic Gurung villages, the main ethnic hill tribes of Annapurna and Lamjung Himal range, and from here onwards to the Annapurna base camp. Additionally, From Chhomrong enter the Modi River gorge within a dense mixed forest with some bamboo grooves, as the walk follows the river upstream to its glacial source at Annapurna base camp. Enjoy a mind-blowing panorama of snow-capped peaks that encircle Annapurna base camp, the highest spot of the adventure at 4,130 m high an arctic zone landscape within remorseless fields of ice and glaciers.

After a great marvelous time and experience at Annapurna base camp return trek on the same downhill trail to Chomrong village. Then on a new alternative route to reach on the road-head for a drive back to Pokhara. Moreover, Pokhara is a perfect and beautiful place to complete our wonderful adventure on the high hills of Nepal Mid-Himalaya of Annapurna. This route is a marvelous destination to soak into the Gurung culture and numerous peaks of the Annapurna valleys.

Highlights of the Annapurna Base Camp with Poon Hill Trek

• Glorious sunrise views over 360 degrees wide Himalayas peaks from Poon Hill.
• Enchanting woodland lined with tall rhododendrons, magnolia, and pine trees.
• From sub-tropical to cooler hills extending towards an arctic zone of ice and glaciers.
• The grand panorama of the world’s 7th highest Mt. Dhaulagiri, Manaslu, and Annapurna.
• Lovely villages of Poon / Magar and Gurung indigenous hill tribes of Annapurna.
• Adventure in the heart of the massive Annapurna Himalaya within the scenic sanctuary.

Trek Profile

Trekking Mode:      Hotel in Pokhara and local tea-house, lodge on treks.

Trekking Grade:      Moderate to Adventurous walks.

Highest altitude:     At Annapurna base camp 4, 130 m / 13, 549 feet.

Trekking Region:    Nepal Far North Mid-West around Annapurna Himalaya.

Trek duration:         09 Nights / 10 Days (Pokhara to Pokhara with drives)

When to visit to Annapurna Base Camp and Poon Hill?

Annapurna base camp and Poon Hill 10 days trek can be completed in the whole year. However, the best seasons are spring and autumn. Spring begins from March to May, and from September to early December completely autumn.

Furthermore, in Springtime the weather remains stable with comfortable temperatures and blue sky.  In spring season you will have a great opportunity to see the various flowers blooming around the mountain. Speciali you can see the rhododendron, primula, and gurgle flowers too.

In the autumn season, the tempreture will drop every day but the weather will be perfect and greenery around the mountain. From mid-December start to snowfall above 3000 meters and we wouldn’t prefer the high passes treks in Nepal. Lastly, if you are considering exploring the hidden gems of Nepal Poon Hill Hike with Annapurna Base Camp Trek is the most favorable and perfect destination in Nepal. Book your adventure with a reputed travel company and let’s do the travel without hassle.

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Details Itinerary

Day 01: Drive from Pokhara to the starting point of the trek at Bhirethati
and walk to Tirkhedhunga 1,460 m- 05 hrs.

Start Annapurna base camp and Poon Hill 10 days trek from beautiful Pokhara a renowned tourist destination of Nepal, and probably in the whole Himalaya region. A city full of scenic beauty located on the laps of Annapurna Himalaya and serene Phewa and Begnas Lakes, drive takes you beyond Pokhara valley to rural farm villages to reach on the foothills.

On reaching the starting point of the trek, where the adventure begins with a climb of few hours to reach at Tirkhedhunga, a farm village with beautiful waterfalls located on the bottom of Ulleri hill.

Day 02: Trek to Ghorepani 2,880 m-06 hrs.  

The morning starts with a steep long climb on stone steps to reach at large Ulleri village, and then on a nice gradual winding path with dense rhododendron and pine forest to reach at Ghorepani, a lovely village amid lovely coniferous forest located on the base of Poon Hill.

Day 03: Hike to Poon Hill 3,210 and trek to Tadapani 2,630 m – 05 hrs.       

Early morning before dawn hike for an hour to Poon Hill to catch stunning sunrise views over the Himalayan range of peaks from Dhaulagiri, Annapurna as far towards Manaslu with majestic Machhapuchare the fish-tail peak.

Enjoying a glorious morning with fantastic views, the trek continues from Ghorepani with ups and downhill within dense rhododendron forest to reach a small settlement of Tadapani for overnight halt.

Day 04: Trek to Chomrong village 2,170 m -06 hrs. 

 From Tadapani morning an easy downhill walks through a forest of rhododendron, pines, and oak tree lines to reach by the river, which flows from the glacier of Annapurna South peak.

Cross a bridge with an hour climb above Kimrong River valley, and then on a nice gradual trail to reach at Chomrong, a large Gurung village festooned with Buddhist prayer flags on each house. Chomrong the gateway to Annapurna Sanctuary and base camp, as well the last permanent village on Annapurna base camp, enjoy overnight stop in a nice lodge with time to browse around the village.

Day 05: Trek to Dovan 2,630 m via Bamboo – 06 hrs.

After a pleasant overnight halt in Chomrong, morning short down to a river and then climb to reach at a hilltop of Sinuwa danda. From here walk on a gradual path within a forest of tall rhododendron, pines, and oaks trees, then descend to reach Modi River gorge at Bamboo a small nice settlement with several simple lodges amidst thick bamboo grooves.

After a short rest at Bamboo continue to walk uphill into the forest to reach at Dovan, located in a gorge above Modi River, with few nice simple lodge for overnight halt.

Day 06:Trek to Machhapuchare Base Camp 3, 800 m – 06 hrs.

From Dovan morning walk with short down and ups into thick tree lines as you reach a small place called Himalaya Hotel, near to huge Hinko Cave and then reach Deurali, where tree lines drop for smaller bush and shrubs.

After the possible lunch stop, continue to walk as the route leads further with steep up to Machhapuchare Base Camp, in short MBC located just beneath the towering North West Face of Machhapuchare Himal. The famous Fish-Tail, a mountain with twin summit tops appears a shape of a fishtail, a lovely spot 4-5 good simple lodge for an overnight stop. Which is also the start of scenic Annapurna Sanctuary.

Enjoy overnight stop in the comfort of a nice cozy lodge facing views of Fish Tail and Annapurna-I towards west direction.

Day 07: Trek to Annapurna Base Camp 4,130 m – 03 hrs.
Morning short walk of few hours to reach Annapurna base camp our final goal and highlights of the adventure. As climb starts taking less than an hour to enter Annapurna Sanctuary. Located on a plateau surrounded by series of snow peaks on both sides of the trail and then end the walk of the day on reaching at Annapurna base camp.

The highest point of the trek and a picturesque place within remorseless fields of ice and glaciers enclosed within a towering mountain range with Annapurna-I that rises above the base camp.Afternoon at leisure for a short hike, or just relax and enjoy the breathtaking panorama of Annapurna range of massive peaks that surrounds you at base camp.

Day 08:Trek to Bamboo 2,345 m – 06 hrs.

Enjoy breakfast with the backdrop of massive Annapurna Himalayan peaks, return journey on the same interesting route to reach at Deurali, on leaving the sanctuary as the walk enters back into dense green vegetation and tall tree lines entering into a gorge and following Modi River downstream to Bamboo for an overnight stop.

Day 09:Trek to Jhinu Village 1,780 m – 06 hrs.

Morning from bamboo with a short climb and then on a gradual winding path to Sinuwa Danda, and then down to Chomrong river as climb leads on stone steps to reach Chomrong.

At Chomrong for a lunch stop, and continue to walk down to a nice small village at Jhinu for an overnight stop, a place with natural hot spring pools by the Modi River where you can refresh yourself.

Day 10: Trek to the road head and drive to Pokhara 860 m -03 hrs.

Last day trek of the adventure a short walk down to reach on a road head for an exciting drive back to scenic Pokhara city, on reaching Pokhara by the Phewa Lakeside, where most good hotels located. Enjoy the afternoon in Pokhara after checking in a nice hotel, facing grand views of Annapurna and Manaslu Himalaya range with majestic Machhapuchare Himal.

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