Annapurna ABC Trek via Ghorepani Poonhill
Annapurna ABC Trek via Ghorepani Poonhill

Annapurna ABC Trek via Ghorepani Poonhill

Duration 14 Days
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Trip Duration 14 Days
Group Size 2-12 People
Maximum Altitude 4,130 m, Annapurna Base Camp
Difficulty Grade Moderate
Start & End Point Kathmandu/Kathmandu
Best Seasons Mar, Apr, May, Sept, Oct, Nov

Overview of Annapurna ABC Trek via Ghorepani Poonhill

Annapurna ABC Trek via Ghorepani Poonhill

Annapurna Base Camp is one of the most naturally decorated places you’ve ever heard of. This trek deals with all the adventurous fantasies including the Himalayan wildlife, the freezing temperature, challenging routes, and uncountable positivity floating around you. The kindness and courage of the Himalayan people even in horrible weather will amaze you.

Annapurna base camp
Annapurna base camp

Witnessing the eight-thousander in a single frame will be the moment of a lifetime for every nature enthusiast. The beauty of the great Himalayas will hypnotize you to fall in love with the divine soul of the mountains.
Imagine yourself walking up with the chirping sound of birds in a tent somewhere on the top of Green hills. This is the moment for which one takes birth to feel the joy of nature. The sacred unexplored rural villages like Nayapul, Birethanti, Hile, Ulleri, and Banthanti are treated to visit.

This trek to ABC usually starts from Nayapul with a distance of approximately 130 km which takes about 7-12 days to complete, depending on the pace of the trekker. The trek passes through picturesque villages, lush forests, and high-altitude landscapes, offering an unforgettable adventure in the heart of the Himalayas.

Highlights:

Poon Hill:

The trek starts with a visit to Poon Hill, a famous viewpoint that offers panoramic views of the surrounding mountains, including Annapurna South, Annapurna I, and Machhapuchhre (Fishtail). Poon Hill is a popular spot for sunrise viewing and is a great way to start the trek.

The Gurung villages:

The trek takes you through traditional Gurung villages, where you can learn about the local culture and see how the people live in the mountains. The villages are scattered along the trail and offer a glimpse into the lives of the Gurung people.

Rhododendron Forests:

As you trek further into the mountains, you will encounter lush rhododendron forests. The vibrant red, pink, and white blooms of the rhododendrons create a breathtaking landscape that is sure to leave an impression.

The Machhapuchhre Base Camp:

As you approach the Annapurna Base Camp, you will have the opportunity to visit the Machhapuchhre Base Camp, which offers stunning views of the Machhapuchhre peak. This base camp is a great place to stop and rest before continuing on to the Annapurna Base Camp.

The Annapurna Base Camp:

The final destination of the trek is the Annapurna Base Camp, which is located at an altitude of 4,130 meters. From here, you can enjoy breathtaking views of the surrounding mountains, including the Annapurna massif, Hiunchuli, and Gangapurna. The base camp is also a great place to take a break and enjoy a hot cup of tea or coffee.

Itinerary of Annapurna ABC Trek via Ghorepani Poonhill

01
Day 1: Landing at Tribhuwan International Airport

We will welcome you with a bookie on the arrival section at Tribhuwan International Airport with a private car and our staff guide. We will provide the schedule of your trek to the ABC circuit which includes an arrangement of all the services.

Van 20 min
Accommodation 3 star hotel
Altitude 1400m.
02
Day 2: Explore Kathmandu Valley

Our staff will guide you to the historical and religious sites in the valley. On the same day, you will prepare everything required for the trekking including shopping and packing. You need to carry warm clothes that are light in weight as you will be walking around 130 long kilometers with legs.

Accommodation 3 star hotel
Altitude 1400m.
03
Day 3: Flight/ Drive to Pokhara

It’s your third day in Nepal and you will be flying to Pokhara via a 35-minute flight or bus by road which will ultimately take 8-9 hours of drive from Kathmandu.

We recommend an airplane flight from Kathmandu to Pokhara if you cannot tolerate the nine hours on the bus. But if you are a true nature enthusiast and want to see the greenery and natural mountains of Nepal, you may choose the bus as the best option. We book the tickets for the morning and you will reach at 4-5 PM which will let you see Pokhara city very closely.

Riding on the bus is a very adventurous choice as the roads are very challenging and you may need to hold your seat belt multiple times due to bad roads. The Trishuli river beside the road will be following you all the time on the way to Pokhara.

If you take a flight directly to Pokhara then you will have enough time to explore Pokhara very well. There are tremendous tourist places in Pokhara like Devi’s fall, Mahendra Cave, International Mountain Museum, Fewa Lake, and many uncountable places. You will feel that you came to the city of heaven as you will see many international and national tourists around you.

Bus 7-8hr
Accommodation 3 star hotel
Meals BLD
Altitude 950m.
04
Day 4: Drive Pokhara to Ulleri through Nayapul and trek to Ghorepani

The wait to hike over the green hills and terrains gets over as we will begin our trekking just after 4 hours of drive from Pokhara to Ulleri passing the rural villages of Nayapul lying at an elevation of 1010m. After we reach Gorepani, we will begin a casual walk through the trails made up of stones and mud.

We will go through the villages like Birethanti, Tikhedhunga, Hille, and Nayapul. The alluring scenery of the redly decorated rhododendron forest on the way to Banthanti along with Langur (A long tail black mouth Monkey) will make your day.

After 3-4 hours of adventurous walking, we will reach the ultimate destination for the day which is Ghorepani lying at an elevation of 2840 m from sea level. We will be staying at a local tea house in this area.

Multiple 4-5hr.
Accommodation Tea house
Meals BLD
Altitude 2840m.
05
Day 5:Ghorepani to Poonhill(3210m) to Tadapani

Ghorepani to Tadapani trek distance is one of the best trail for Annapurna base camp. It starts after Poon hill hike to discover eye catching sunrise view in the Himalayas over Annapurna and Dhaulagiri massif which makes your journey more exciting. The altitude of Tadapani Nepal is 2630 meters above sea level.

The trek begins with a gentle climb through the lush green forests of rhododendron, oak, and pine trees. As you ascend higher, the forest clears up, and you get to witness the stunning views of the snow-capped mountains. The trek is relatively easy, but there are some steep ascents and descents, which require a good level of fitness and stamina.

Walking 4-5hr
Accommodation Tea House
Meals BLD
Altitude 2520m
06
Day 6: Trek to Chomrong

We will have our meal early in the morning and begin our hike following the trail surpassing the rhododendron forest. Enjoying the beautiful scenery of KimrongKhola with a glimpse of Modi valley we ascend to the Gurung village. From Gurung village, the routes are inclined and winder a little bit so it will certainly take 3-4 hours of hike to reach Chomrong which is the destination of the day. You will witness the panoramic view of Annapurna south, Hiuchuli, Gangapurna, and Fishtail. We will stay the night at Chomrong.

Walking 4-5hr.
Accommodation Tea house
Meals BLD
Altitude 2140m
07
Day 7: Hike from Chomrong to Dovan

The sixth day of your journey begins with descending and crossing the ChhomrongKhola river. From here we start inclining to the small inhabitant called Sinuwa. It’s a long day at trek as we will be surpassing several villages. We will walk nonstop until we reach Dovan as a guest house will be waiting for us.

Walking 5-6hr.
Accommodation Tea house
Meals BLD
Altitude 2500m
08
Day 8: Hike to Deurali

Deurali is situated at an altitude of 3200 m which will certainly take 5-6 hours of regular hike to reach there. On the seventh day, we will climb through the serene bamboo forest nearby a hotel. This venue is popularly known as Hinko cave as it was previously used for porter’s shelter which is a risky area for an avalanche. We will stay the night at Deurali.

Walking 4-5hr.
Accommodation Tea house
Meals BLD
Altitude 3200m.
09
Day 9: Hike from Deurali to Annapurna Base Camp

Annapurna base camp stands tall at an elevation of 4130 which requires 5 hours of regular hike to reach. We go nearby Machhapuchhre Base camp as this is the main route. This means you will also reach Machhapuchhre base camp in the trek of Annapurna Base Camp. However, climbing to Machhapuchhre is not permitted. We need to walk two more hours from MBC to reach ABC. We will acclimatize in Annapurna Base Camp for the day witnessing the scenery of your lifetime.

Walking 4-5hr.
Accommodation Tea house
Meals BLD
Altitude 4130m.
10
Day 10: Hike back to Bamboo from Annapurna Base Camp

After completing the mission to reach Annapurna base camp, we return to Bamboo collecting countless memories. The raw form of nature will uplift your confidence to never give up in any condition. It’s time to enjoy the memory that we created in the base camp relaxing in a guest house in Bamboo.

Walking 5-6hr
Accommodation Tea house
Meals BLD
Altitude 2345m
11
Day 11: Hike to Jhinu Danda(Hot spring)

JhinuDanda is a hot spring at an elevation of 1780 m near Chommrong. We walk through the trail of the Sheep farm following a rhododendron forest with majestic greenery and mountain hills in the background. Once you reach JhinuDanda, you can have a bath in a natural hot spring which is very near to the hotel we stay in.

Walking 4-5hr.
Accommodation Tea house
Meals BLD
Altitude 1780m
12
Day 12: Trek to Pokhara

Now we will descend to KomrongKhola river passing the trek through Siwa following Syauli Bazar for ultimately four hours. You can observe many tourist jeeps in Syauli. We will end the hiking here and take a jeep to Pokhara and stay overnight there.

Multiple 4-5hr
Accommodation 3 Star hotel
Meals BLD
Altitude 950m
13
Day 13: Take a bus/flight to Kathmandu

It’s the last day at the city of heaven, Pokhara as we will take a flight and back to the capital city. You may take a bus if you want to watch the ground beauty of the routes. The bus will take another 9 long hours to reach Kathmandu.

If you are unwell or you are tired of a long hike then you may take a flight that will eventually take you to Kathmandu in less than 45 Minutes.

Multiple
Accommodation 3 star hotel
Meals BB
Altitude 1400m.
14
Day 14: Travel back to your home country:

We will thank you with a token of love and farewell from the departure section of Tribhuwan International Airport. We will be glad if we get more chances to see you the real face of Nepal.

Van 2omin
Accommodation 3 star hotel
Meals BB

What Does Include and Exclude

What's Included?
  • Transfer from Airport – Hotel
  • Accommodation during the trek according to the itinerary
  • All standard meals(Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner /tea or coffee) during the trekking
  • English speaking experienced sherpa guide (Govt. Licence holder)
  • Guide/Porter costs including his salary, insurance, equipment, food and accommodation(one porter for two trekker)
  • Personal insurance for Guide/Porter
  • First aid medicine kit.
  • Annapurna Conservation Fee, TIMS permits & all required permits or Official Documentation
  • All ground transfers.
  • Transportation Kathmandu– Pokhara–Nayapul(Jeep/Van) guests and guide/Porter.
  • All government and local taxes.
  • Farewell dinner
  • Rescue arrangement( in case of natural calamity, unforeseen circumstance, Physical condition)which will cover by your travel insurance.
What's Excluded?
  • Your Personal Travel Insurance.
  • Nepal Entry Visa Fee.
  • Lunch & Dinner in Kathmandu and Pokhara
  • Beverages (drinks, mineral water,boiled water and beer)
  • Tips for guide/Porter.
  • Any personal expenses (phone calls, laundry,bar bills, cold drink.
  • All accommodation in Kathmandu and Pokhara
  • Any loss arising due to unforeseen circumstances is beyond Khumbu Excursion
  • Travel and rescue insurance

Trekking Checklist Trekking to Annapurna base camp Trek

Trekking Checklist Trekking to Annapurna base camp Trek
Some of the essential gears for trekking are:–

Sunglasses
Sun hat
Backpack
Refillable water bottles
Good quality, super-warm 4-season sleeping bag (these can be rented from local vendors)
Hand towel,
Energy Bars
Wet wipes
Toiletries
Frontal torch and flashlight with spare batteries
Sunblock and high SPF lip balm
Guidebook
Map
Compass
Penknife
Washbag (Toothpaste, Toothbrush, and other personal hygiene items)
Sewing Kit
Trekking poles
Sleeping bag
Duffel Bag
For Clothing, you may just add the following clothes to your backpack
Down jacket x 1
Fleece x 1
Thermal top x 2
T-shirts x 3, long sleeve shirts x 2-3
Waterproof trousers x 1
Warm trousers x 2
Hiking shorts/trousers x 1
Long thermal pants x 1
Thermal underwear
Socks thin and thick x 6
Hiking boots
Gaiters
Comfortable closed shoes (for around camp)
Mittens and ski gloves
Balaclava and woolen hat
Scarf

It is very important to carry a First Aid kit while trekking in the mountains. Some of the essential medicines and first aid kits are as follows.

Small first aid kit
Sprint Bandage
Headache tablets
Imodium (loperamide)
It is good to consult your physician for Acetazolamide (Diamox), a drug that mitigates the effects of altitude, headache, diarrhoea & vomiting.
Trekking Tips

  1. Always carry a First Aid Kit while trekking.
  2. Do not touch people when they are on the way to temples.
  3. Beef is prohibited in Nepal. No female animal is killed for food.
  4. You may not be allowed to enter the inner part of temples and stupas.
  5. It is better to take permission before using cameras while visiting temples, stupas, and heritage sites.
  6. Briefs, shorts, bare shoulders, and backs may not be appreciated in rural villages. So, stay comfortably and decently covered.
  7. Public display of affection is not entertained nicely in rural parts.
  8. If a Nepali lady hesitates to shake hands with you, it is common in rural parts. It is better to greet with ‘Namaste’ by joining both the palms and it is an appreciated gesture.
  9. Use a hotel safety box for your valuables.
  10. While visiting villages, you may not get all the luxuries and modern amenities. So, expecting modern services in rural villages is futile.
  11. If you have any problems, do not hesitate to ask your guide for solutions

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