Pokhara Private 9 Day Trek Tour to Poon Hill Annapurna Base Camp

Overview

Day by day itinerary

1. 1Pokhara to Ulleri (2050 M)⌄

   First of all we will pickup you from your hotel in Lakeside, Pokhara, than we will take a private scenic drive to Nayapul.

   From Pokhara, you will drive to Nayapul. Following the Burungdi River valley on dirt road, you will see Modi River on the way where melting snow from Annapurna Base Camp drains. Drive past birethanti village and climb the road to reach to Ulleri village at 2,100m. The terrain you will face for this day are Gentle inclines, well defined paths, riverbank trails, thousands of steps from Tikhedhunga to Ulleri. We will get the first view of Annapurna I, Hiunchuli and Mt Fishtail. Stay night at guest house in Ulleri.

   Overnight: Overnight stay at guest house

2. 2Ulleri to Ghorepani (2810 M)⌄

   The road from Ulleri climbs progressively through the Rhododendron forest to the ridge-top village of Ghorepani at 2,810 m. On the way to Ghorepani from Ulleri, you will encounter various terrain such as Stone staircase, steep inclines. Enjoy the magnificent views of Mt. Machhapuchhre (Fishtail Mountain), Gandharba Chuli and Annapurna II and III. You will also see oak forests, langur monkeys and musk deer on the way. Stay overnight at guest house in Ghorepani.

   Overnight: Stay overnight at guest house in Ghorepani.

3. 3Ghorepani - Poon Hill - Tadapani and to Chuile (2630 M)⌄

   You will hike around 1 hour to reach to the top of Poon Hill (3,210m) in the early morning for the wonderful sunrise view over the Himalayas and will spend sometime at the top of Poon Hill.

   Than, trek down to Ghorepani for your breakfast. After breakfast, trek to Tadapani (2,500m) encountering the Rhododendron forest.

   and further down to Chuile village. You will see clear views of snow peaks and the day’s walk is impressive through the forests. Steep, hilly descents, jungle paths with chirping of birds, village of Deurali, lush vegetation, waterfalls makes your day remarkable.

   Overnight: Overnight stay at guest house.

4. 4Chuile to Sinuwa⌄

   You will climb down steeply and cross the Ghurjung River over the suspension bridge. Then you will walk gradually through the terrace farms and attractive villages to Chhomrong. Chhomrong (2,100 m) is the beautiful village from where you can observe close view of Annapurna South, Huinchuli and Fishtail. You will have lunch in this village which has scenic view.

   After that we trek down on stone steps (2900m) to the Chhomrong River and climb up again on another side to the Sinuwa village. The highlights of this day is the warm welcome of Gurung people in the traditional villages and views of Mt. Machhapuchre and Annapurna South.

   Overnight: Overnight stay at guest house.

5. 5Sinuwa to Deurali (3200 M)⌄

   Today we pass the permanent settlements and finally joined the main trail to Annapurna Base Camp. Now, the further walk is through the Rhododendron forest which is enclosed by the steep rockfaces of Annapurna South and Fishtail. You will cross the Chomrong Khola on an impressive suspension bridge. Enjoy the magnificient view of Fishtail, crystal clear streams, Bamboo forest on the way down to Modi River basin.

   Overnight: Overnight stay at guest house.

6. 6Deurali to Annapurna Base Camp (ABC - 4130 M)⌄

   You will gradually reach the highest altitude of 4,130 m during the trek. At this altitude, the valley area broadens and snow peaks will surround you. As altitude increases, so it might be difficult than usual but the distance is shorter. You will have a long lunch break at Machhapuchhre (Fishtail) base camp. You can take it slow and sturdy by having this long lunch break. You will climb another hour to Annapurna Base Camp. Once you reach the Annapurna base camp, you will be captured by beautiful and huge mountains everywhere as far as eye can observe. You will see the Annapurna Glacier and you can hear the rumbling avalanches and witness the natures beautiful occurrence around you everywhere.

   Overnight: Overnight stay at Guest house in ABC

7. 7ABC to Bamboo (2620 M)⌄

   Capture the stunning views of mountain peaks and nature in your camera. Observe the sunrise view over the snow peaks and start walking down to Bamboo where you will go through the steep descents, rocky tracks, forests and riverbank trails. We will follow the same trail down towards Bamboo (2,345 m). The trail drops by 1,700 m to the bank of the Modi Khola River. You will also see the Annapurna Glacier as we descend. Stay overnight at the guesthouse at Bamboo.

   Overnight: Stay overnight at the guesthouse at Bamboo.

8. 8Bamboo to Jhinu Hill (1778 M)⌄

   Today, we will follow the same trail until Chhomrong. We come back to the villages with terrace farms and schools. From the village, the trail then descends very steeply to the Jhinu hot spring, where you can bathe in the natural hot spring. It is said that Jhinu have natural properties of healing due to the minerals in the naturally sprouting water. The day walk is just about 4 hours, so we have enough time to go and relax in the hot spring or use the extra time to leisurely walk back from the base camp. Overnight stay at the guesthouse at Jhinu.

   Overnight: Overnight stay at the guesthouse at Jhinu.

9. 9Jhinu Danda to Pokhara⌄

   Have a relaxing trek about 3 hours in the morning to Siwai. Siwai will be our trekking ending point. From here we will take Sharing Jeep drive back to Pokhara

   After that we will take sharing jeep drive back to Pokhara. Upon reaching Pokhara, we will transfer you to your hotel. Trip end.