Annapurna Base Camp Trek

We will pick you up from your hotel in Kathmandu and drive to Pokhara. You will be dropped at your hotel in Pokhara as well. After taking some rest, we will explore the lakeside at night and spend the night in Pokhara’s lakeside area.

Depending upon group size, either a car, a jeep, or a coaster will be arranged for the short drive to Naya Pool. It is approximately 55 km from Pokhara, the starting point of the Poon Hill Trek. After obtaining all necessary permits, we will trek up to Hile, from where we will continue climbing and reach Tikhedunga, our lunch destination. From there, we will walk to Ulleri. The last hour of the trek up to Ulleri is a bit difficult as we have to trek completely uphill. Ulleri is a small village occupied mainly by tea houses and lodges. There is no difficulty in picking a room because we cannot see the view from any scenario.

Walking up from Ulleri may be extremely challenging, although the trail is paved with ladders before arriving at the gentle, flat section. You need to walk a lot, which may be tiring. The route appears a bit occupied as you have to walk on one of the busiest and well-known trekking trails in Nepal. The Poon Hill Trek can be completed throughout the year, regardless of the climate. There is no such enormous impact of winter even though the Poon Hill will be covered by snow. When we reach Ghorepani, we will climb a little to arrive at Upper Ghorepani, which is progressively more picturesque than Lower Ghorepani.

On this day, we will mostly walk through the forests and villages. It takes 4 to 5 hours to reach Ghorepani from Ulleri. The people living here have a mixed ethnic background. Crossing through small
waterfalls, following the suspension bridges we will reach Ghorepani.

Ghorepani is a large town with numerous hotels and facilities available. The occupation of people here is mostly related to the Tourism sector. Early morning (4 am or 4:30 am) we will begin walking up to the top of Poon Hill (3,210 m) for about 1 hour. We will view one of the delightful sunrises over the Dhaulagiri Himalayan Range alongside a few other auxiliary pinnacles/peaks from there. It is steep, and a kind of uphill trail; however, it will become increasingly incredible. The view from the tower over Poon Hill offers an extraordinary perspective. The view from Ghorepani and Poon Hill looks nearly the same, and the ranges are comparable. The picture can be changed slightly with a short walk to Poon Hill. Fishtail, Himchuli, Gangapurna, Annapurna South, 12 peaks, Nilgiri, and Dhaulagiri are some of the mountains visible from Poon Hill.

Moreover, the people in this place seem to be more hospitable and kind. After the Poon Hill trek, we will return to Ghorepani and trek up to Tadapani, which is a 4- to 5-hour walk through the Banthanti village, our lunch stop. From Tadapani to Banthanti, the trail is a mix of ups and downs. Passing through the forests of rhododendron and crossing a suspension bridge, we will reach Tadapani.

Today, we will trek for 4 to 5 hours from Tadapani to Chhomrong. We will take an easy route down to Kimrong Khola for Lunch and rise to Chhomrong village. Chhomrong village lies at the base of Himchuli, at an elevation of 6,434m, which provides a closer view of Annapurna and Machhapuchhre. The place is neat and clean. Along with the Annapurna range and the fishtail mountain, we can view Himchuli, Gangapurna, and so forth. The area is multicultural, and people are kind-hearted.

Today, we will head towards Bamboo from Chhomrong. To reach Chhomrong, we must pass through Sinwa, which is divided into two parts: Lower Sinwa and Upper Sinwa. To reach Lower Sinwa, we will descend downhill for 1 hour from Chhomrong. Soon, we will cross a small suspension bridge and begin climbing for 1.5 hours to Upper Sinwa through the forest. From there, the local area on the Annapurna Trek Route is over, as from that point, only some of the lodges and hotels remain active with reasonable business. Upper Sinuwa has just three hotels. Ahead of Sinuwa, the trail is delicate, with a gradual, flat way until Bamboo. The name of the place is Bamboo because there are lots of Bamboo trees. On the trail, we may encounter a common white-faced monkey.

Next up is a trek to Deurali from Bamboo. As it is a high zone, we need to drop down quickly. The height around Deurali is approximately 3,200 meters above sea level. When we continue trekking, the scene begins to change into the high snow-capped eco framework. Passing through Dovan and Himalaya, where just two hotels are found, we will climb up to Deurali via the big Hinku Cave. Small micro-hydro power is in operation near Deurali, where only six lodges are situated. The trek to Deurali via Dovan and Himalaya is mostly uphill. We will walk through a dense forest with the only view of Fishtail Mountain in some parts of the way.

Today, from Deurali, we will begin to climb towards Annapurna Base Camp. As you may feel less oxygen because of the high snow-capped zone with no trees and shrubs, one needs to walk delicately. Gradually, taking in all the beautiful scenery and enjoying every single minute, we will trek up to Fishtail Base Camp. We will stop there for lunch. Throughout the break, we can climb a little way up towards the edge and icy mass at the close of Fishtail and take a close look at the west side of Mt. Fishtail. The last destination of our trek currently appears more real and intimate than it did previously, as we get closer and closer. Walking for a few hours slowly and continuously, as the dusk/sunset from the hotels near Annapurna looks like a gold painting over the Fishtail ranges.

Today we will head for Dovan from Annapurna Base Camp. As we walk downwards, there is no more risk of high-altitude sickness. We will cover nearly two days of camping on the way down. Directly after the dawn/sunrise over Annapurna South and Annapurna I, we will have the most delicious breakfast before walking down from Annapurna Sanctuary. Right down we will effortlessly make up to Dovan.

On this day, we will begin our walk, moving towards Jhinu Danda, one of the most beautiful and natural hot springs. The path from Dovan to Jhinu Danda is somewhat downhill until lower Sinuwa. After having lunch at Lower Sinuwa, we will cross the suspension bridge and walk uphill to Chhomrong. At that point, the way is straight down to Jhinu Danda. Upon arriving at Jhinu Danda, we will spend the day taking advantage of the natural hot spring water and exploring the surroundings. We will spend the night there.

Although a few people trek up to Nayapul, we won’t do the same since we are extra. Not just that, being extra is tied to walking on the dusty street where most people are using jeeps. We also use the vehicle and our spare time to eliminate dust and other factors. It would be a 3-hour drive from Jhinu Danda to Pokhara.

Today is our farewell day, when we will bid farewell to this beautiful place and drive back to Kathmandu.