Annapurna Poon Hill Trek –10 Days

Day 01: Arrive in Kathmandu - Altitude:1,400 m | Meal: Breakfast
Our airport representative with the Treks Planner Nepal signboard will be receiving you at Tribhuvan International Airport, Kathmandu (outside the airport terminal). You will be then transferred to your respective hotel in our private tourist vehicle.

Note: If you happen to arrive after 6 pm you would be briefed about the trip by our guide, this will be the pre-trip meeting for you, so please make sure that you ask all the questions. But if you arrive earlier than 6 pm, your pre-trip meeting would be on that very day at our office. During the meeting, we will introduce your trek leader/guide. Please do not hesitate to ask questions about your trek or anything that is related to your trip. To make you feel comfortable, we schedule a welcome dinner for you in a popular restaurant in the city where you can enjoy authentic Nepali meal along with cultural programs including ethnic dance and songs and then you will spend your night at the hotel in Kathmandu.

Day 02: Drive to Pokhara in a Tourist Bus | Trek: 6/7 hours | Meal: Breakfast 
Our trekking staff will pick you up at the hotel at 6:30 am and escort you to the tourist bus station. The bus to Pokhara leaves at around 7:30 am. A beautiful valley set on the banks of the Phewa Lake, Pokhara is also known for its panoramic views of Annapurna and Machapuchare (shape of fish tail) in the north, Dhaulagiri in the west and Lamjung Himal and Manaslu in the east. It is smaller and much less hectic than Kathmandu, hence providing the perfect starting point for our trek.

Day 03: Drive to Nayapul - Altitude:1,010 m and Trek to Tikhedunga - Altitude:1,570 m | Trek: 4 hours | Meal: BLD
We begin our trek at Nayapul after an hour drive on a private vehicle from Pokhara. After a short 15-minute walk along the banks of the Modi Khola, we reach Birethanti (1,015 m), a large village with many shops and teahouses. From there, the trail continues through the village and follows the north bank of the Bhurungdi Khola. The trail climbs steadily up the side of the valley to Hille at 1,495 m. After a short climb, we reach Tikhedhunga at 1,570 m. Today’s walk is relatively short and easy, a prelude to the trekking experience in the Annapurna region.

Day 04: Trek to Ghorepani - Altitude:2,840 m | Trek: 5 hours | Meal: BLD
We move on towards the steep climb to Ulleri, a large Magar village at an altitude of 2,070 m. The trail ascends more gently from this point, through fine forests of oak and rhododendrons, towards Banthanti at 2,250 m. Then we trek towards Nangethanti at 2,460 m. After an hour walk, we arrive at Ghorepani (2,840 m).

Day 05: Hike up to Poon Hill - Altitude:3,210 m and Trek to Tadapani - Altitude:2,610 m | Trek: 7 hours | Meal: BLD
Today, very early in the morning, we start an hour hiking to Poon Hill at an elevation of 3,210 m, a brilliant mountain range spectacle; this vantage point provides an unobstructed view of the sunrise over the high Himalayas. There we spend about 1 hour and returning to Ghorepani, we take a hot breakfast. Then we make a climb along ridges, and through pine and rhododendron forests, towards Deurali (2,960 m). After that, we descend to the Banthanti, then turn off to Tadapani.

Day 06: Trek to Ghandruk - Altitude:1,940 m | Trek: 4 hours | Meal: BLD 
From Tadapani the trail descends through forests to Ghandruk, a village of Gurung people, one of the ethnic groups of Nepal. They have their own dialect, culture, costume, and lifestyle. Ghandruk is also home to many Gurkha soldiers. It is a famous destination for trekkers as it is known for its beautiful mountain views and also because it is within easy reach from Pokhara and Kathmandu. We have the afternoon to visit the Annapurna Conservation Office and museums and explore the village.

Day 07: Trek to Nayapul and Drive to Pokhara – 5 hours | Meal: BLD
Today, we are going to end our trek at Nayapul followed by a short drive back to Pokhara. After reaching Pokhara, you can have a relaxing afternoon and take some stroll around the lakeside.

Day 08: Drive Back to Kathmandu | Trek: 7 hrs | Meal: BD
We will be driving back to Kathmandu in the morning.

Day 09: Spare Day | Meal: Breakfast
The spare daytime in Kathmandu is free for further exploration and some last-minute shopping in Thamel area.

Day 10: Transfer to the International Airport for Your Final Departure. | Meal: Breakfast
The trip concludes today. Our airport representative will drop you at the international airport in Kathmandu for your flight departure from Nepal.