Nepal: Annapurna Sanctuary Trek with Poon Hill
ID: GYG724967-1179092
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Country: Nepal
Duration:
11 days
Description
Embark on a trek to the Annapurna Sanctuary, also known as Annapurna Base Camp. Enjoy the views of the Dhaulagiri and Annapurna ranges from Poon Hill.
Embark on an 11-day trek to the Annapurna Sanctuary, also known as Annapurna Base Camp. Trek through the charming and old-fashioned Magar and Gurung villages and their quiet culture. Enjoy the picturesque hike to the South Face of Annapurna I.
Start your journey in Pokhara with a one-hour drive to Phedi. While trekking through this famous trail, be treated by terraced fields, bamboo forests, and alpine forests. Also, the wide variety of flora and fauna are the highlights of this trip. It is also home for one of the biggest rhododendron forests in Nepal.
The hike will take you through a huge terrain variety ranging from terraced rice fields, glacial moraine, and shimmering lakes. Reach the base camp of the world’s 10th highest mountain. Enjoy the striking view of Dhaulagiri and Annapurna ranges from Poonhill as the sun rises and brightens them.
Visit several UNESCO World Heritage Sites, including Bhaktapur Durbar Square, Pashupatinath Temple, and Boudhanath.
Brief Itinerary
Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu
Day 02: Kathmandu sightseeing
Day 03: Drive to Pokhara
Day 04: Drive to Hile and trek to Ulleri
Day 05: Trek to Ghorepani
Day 06: Hike up to Poonhill and trek to Tadapani
Day 07: Trek to Chomrong
Day 08: Trek to Himalaya hotel
Day 09: Trek to Annapurna base camp
Day 10: Trek to Bamboo
Day 11: Trek to Jhinu
Day 12: Trek to Nayapul and drive back to Pokhara
Day 13: Drive to Kathmandu
Day 14: Airport departure
Highlights
- Immerse yourself in the culture of the Magar and Gurung villages
- Trek through terraced fields, bamboo forests, and alpine forests
- Enjoy the view of the Dhaulagiri and Annapurna ranges from Poon Hill
- Reach the base camp of the world’s 10th highest mountain, Annapurna
- Visit the UNESCO World Heritage Sites of Bhaktapur Durbar Square
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
The average duration of trekking is 5-7 hrs per day.
You will visit several UNESCO World Heritage Sites.
The trek includes a visit to Poonhill for a sunrise view of the Dhaulagiri and Annapurna ranges.
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
