Annapurna Base Camp and Poon Hill Trekking located Nepal North Mid-West Himalaya of Annapurna region, where Mt. Annapurna I towers at 8,091 m and 26,545 ft high as world highest 10 peaks.
An adventure of beautiful combination merging with both scenic areas of high Annapurna Himalaya, catching glorious mountain views throughout journey.
Where walk takes you from low warm farm areas to cooler mid hills and at arctic zone of ice and glaciers at Annapurna base camp within magnificent Annapurna Sanctuary enclosed within array of peaks.
Annapurna Base Camp with Poon Hill trekking an enjoyable country walks where one can immerse into local fascinating culture exploring farm villages of Poon / Magar and Gurung village, the hill tribes of Annapurna Himalaya and Nepal Far West.
The mountain people Magar and Gurung men folk are famous as Gorkha soldiers in foreign infantry with British and Indian army as well in Singapore as policemen known for their honesty and bravery.
Young men of Nepal Mid West being in the army has been a traditions that still exists at present times, besides joining in military services traditional are farmers and cattle herders.
The native of the region are of both Hindu and Buddhism religions along with their own heritage cultures and custom which you will notice on this wonderful Annapurna Base Camp and Poon Hill Trekking.
Adventure begins from scenic city Pokhara, famous touristic destinations of Nepal and probably around all Himalaya regions due to its natural beauty of high mountain range of massive Annapurna and Machhapuchare peaks ‘Fish Tail’ that reflects on its calm Phewa and Begnas Lake.
From Pokhara short drive takes you at the foot of high green hills and then walk past several nice farm villages with climb facing views of cascading waterfalls as route advance much higher ground.
Walk leads into serene forest of rhododendron, pines, oaks, blue pines and fir tree lines to reach at lovely village in Ghorepani, with marvelous views of Dhaulagiri range of peaks.
Ghorepani located in the midst of beautiful dense rhododendron tree lines, in spring time the whole hill will be magical when flowers are in season bloom with riots of colors.
The area around Ghorepani also regarded as world largest rhododendron garden also the national flower of the country, at Ghorepani in the comfort of nice cozy lodge at the height above 2,880 m and 9448 ft situated at the base of scenic view point Poon Hill.
Next early morning short hike of an hour to Poon Hill at 3,210 m /10, 531ft high offers stunning sunrise views over panorama of peaks from Dhaulagiri, Nilgiri’s with Annapurna and Manaslu range includes Machhapuchare Himal the Fish Tail peak.
Enjoy breathtaking views of sunrise and 360° wide range of Mid West and Far Western Himalayan peaks where journey continues with uphill into cool forest to reach our next destination of the adventure towards Annapurna base camp and Sanctuary.
Where trek leads you on ups and downhill within deep forested area to reach back into farm areas around Gurjung and Kimrong valley, where slow and steady walk reaches you at large Gurung village at Chomrong.
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Chomrong populated mostly with Gurung hill tribes of Annapurna range, this is also the last permanent village on route Annapurna base camp and the sanctuary, where other places further ahead are temporary settlement with lodges to cater the needs of visitors.
From Chomrong walk leads with down and steep climb and into a river gorge of Modi covered with thick bamboo, pines and rhododendron forest as walk follows the river upstream to reach a wide and scenic plateau at Annapurna Sanctuary.
One of few treks in Himalaya where walk follows river upstream right to its glacial source like on this Annapurna Base Camp and Poon Hill Trekking, on reaching a wide field with some low vegetation within the sanctuary that leads you in the heart of Annapurna at base camp.
Annapurna Base Camp located at 4,130 m / 13,629 ft high at the foot of world tenth Mt. Annapurna with series of peaks that enclosed the area around sanctuary and base camp.
Annapurna Base Camp the one and only base camp trek where you will find comfort of nice and warm lodge with rooms facing excellent views of mountain range with enjoyable food menus.
Enjoying perfect time with marvelous panorama of peaks that surrounds, then return journey leads all the way on downhill trail and back into dense forest to reach at Chomrong village and then on the road to Pokhara.
After scenic views and exciting walk at base camp from Chomrong onward an easy descend to a nice village at Jhinu placed on a ride top, a place with natural hot spring, where trekkers can enjoy refreshing bathe and dip in its warm pools.
From Jhinu end of the walk where drive to Pokhara completes Annapurna Base Camp and Poon Hill Trekking after a glorious time and adventure on high Mid West Himalaya of Nepal.
Varies Route to complete Annapurna Base Camp and Poon Hill Trekking:
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On this trek after ending the walk with drive where one can extend the journey visiting Ghandruk village and back at Nayapul or Bhirethati to complete the walks, or one can enjoy trek further on towards Landruk village and following nice gradual path to reach at Dhampus village.
Dhampus village offers panorama of Dhaulagiri, Annapurna and Manaslu range along with sunrise views, the next option walk to scenic high hills to Australian Camp or Thulo Kharka, offers tremendous views of mountain range before concluding walk at Kande on road to Pokhara.
Trekking Standard Guideline Itinerary:
Day 1: Drive past Bhirethati and trek to Ulleri village 1,720 via Tirkhedhunga 03 hrs drive and 04 hrs walks.
Day 2: Trek to Ghorepani 2,840 m - 04 hrs.
Day 3: Morning Hike to Pun Hill 3,210 m and trek to Tadapani 2,700 m - 05 hrs.
Day 4: Trek to Chomrong 1,951m- 06 hrs.
Day 5: Trek to Dovan 2,130m via Bamboo 2,050 m -06 hrs.
Day 6: Trek to Machapuchare Base Camp 3,720m via Deurali 3,350 m - 6 hrs.
Day 7: Trek to Annapurna Base Camp 4,130 m- 03 hrs.
Day 8: Trek to Bamboo 2,050 m - 06 hrs.
Day 9: Trek to Jhinu village 1,775 m - 06 hrs.
Day 10: Trek to Tolka 1,640 m via Landruk villages 1,460 m - 05 hrs.
Day 11: Trek to Dhampus 1,530 m (04 hrs) then drive back to Pokhara 860 m - 01 hr.
Note that this trek can be done anti-clock wise visiting first at Annapurna Base Camp and the trek to Ghorepani and ending at Nayapul or Bhirethati village with drive to Pokhara
Depending upon one choice with holiday duration can shorten with 10 night and 11 days or extend further for to two week time.
Meal and Accommodation on Annapurna Base Camp and Poon Hill Trekking.
Since the area are popular and widely visited trekking destination, where one can find good lodge, guest house for overnight stop on route trekking all the way to Annapurna base camp including at Ghorepani village.
Most Annapurna region with fine good lodge includes nice food menu or set meals, all rooms are nice and clean with large warm dining hall with fire place to keep you and the room cozy.
Toilets and bathrooms are common in most villages with some with attached where toilets and bathrooms as common, most lodges charge extra for hot / cold shower / bathe.
In some area around Annapurna can find Water Station where you can refill safe drinking water or from the lodge you stay overnight.
Cell phone and gadgets can re-charge with local electricity power either run by hydro or solar power at extra cost per hour.
Seasons for Annapurna Base Camp and Poon Hill Trekking:
Nearly all months of the year, however March to May the best times with longer sun hours with pleasant and clear day for walks and views of mountains can be cold during morning and night time, with chances of afternoon rain or snow in higher altitude.
March to May hills are alive with wild flowers in full bloom an extra bonus for trekkers.
Other best months from October to December months when most of the day are crystal clear for views and walks but with short day light hours, can be much cold and freezing on higher altitude, chances of snow sometimes.
