White Himalayan Adventure Treks

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LOCATION Annapurna
DURATION 14 Days
Difficulty Level Moderate
ARRIVAL ON Kathmandu Nepal
DEPARTURE FROM Kathmandu Nepal
MAX ALTITUDE 4130m
GROUP SIZE 2-14
MEAL All inclusive
ACCOMMODATION Hotel/Tea house
BEST SEASONS Autumn/Spring

Ghorepani Poon Hill ABC Trek

Combined Poon hill and Annapurna Base Camp trek, is very popular trek of Nepal. This trek offers a complete package of mountain adventure for travelers wanting to conquer the Annapurna Region. The trek goes through the Ghorepani Poon Hill route and then reaches Annapurna Base Camp (ABC) Trek, passing through Machhapuchhre Base Camp (MBC) surrounded by local villages with local culture.

The trek overall is authentic, exotic, beautiful and gives you a very up close experience with Annapurna and Machhapuchhre mountain ranges. It is especially beautiful during spring as rhododendron flowers along the trail turn red, pink and white. Moreover, travelers get a unique opportunity to take a dip in the warm natural spring at Jhinu Dada and get refreshed at the end of the trek.

Itinerary

From the time you arrive in Kathmandu, the capital and cultural city of Nepal, we will be there at the airport to greet you and take you to your hotel.

Our journey begins with a 6-7 hour drive toward the Pokhara Valley and its beautiful Phewa Tal (lake) and then checking in to your hotel close to Phewa Tal.

We will drive around 1:30 hrs from Pokhara via attractive Lumle Village perched on the mountain side and then on to Nayapul (1050m). The Poon Hill trek begins at Nayapul and after a 30 minute hike reaches Birethanti where you will be asked to your tourist permit at the check point. Then we start trek to Tikhedhunga.

Our trek today starts with a 2 hour fairly steep climb up to Ulleri (2070m) and then to the Magar village of Banthanti from where we are blessed with magical views of Mt. Machapuchare (6997m), Hiunchuli (6441m) and Annapurna South (7219m). After following the trail through a lush pink flowering rhododendron forest we cross a small bridge before reaching the village of Ghorepani where enormous peaks, such as Dhaulagiri, Annapurna South, Hiunchuli, and Annapurna loom in the background. This is a fantastic place to sit and take in the exquisite views.

Poon Hill is justifiable well known for offering unheralded views of the Annapurna Ranges – especially at sunrise and sunset. An early start will see us reach the Poon Hill viewpoint where we can watch the changing colors reflecting off the mountains, such as Dhaulagiri (8167m), Annapurna I (8091m), Annapurna II (7937m), Annapurna III (7855m), Annapurna IV (7525m), Annapurna South (729m), Nilgiri (6940m), Tukuche (6920m), Varaha Shikhar (7847m) & Lamjung Himal (6931m). After sending your camera into overdrive we will return to a well deserved breakfast at Ghorepani, after which we head to Tadapani Village via the scenic trail passing through Deurali (meaning ridge in Nepali) and teahouses until we reach Tadapani.

The trek from Tadapani descends through unspoiled oak and rhododendron forests with views of the Annapurnas along the way. We stop for lunch at Kimrong Khola (river), a tributary of the Modi Khola River. From here the trail ascends for 1-2 hours before reaching the ridge where it becomes easier before reaching Chomrong Village – the last village on the trail until ABC.

Today the trail descends to Chomrong Khola before taking us upward to Khuldighar (2,380 m) where there is an Annapurna Conservation check point. ACAP (Annapurna Conservation Area) check post. We then head down into the valley and follow the river passing through a bamboo grove before taking a steep path to Dovan.

Today’s trek takes us to the Sanctuary (ABC) along a trail that is often covered in snow – depending on the season. From ABC you are blessed with mind-boggling views of Annapurna I (8091m) an enormous mountain right before your eyes! ABC has several teahouses where we can stop for a break and take in the magnificent views. We will stay here tonight. Breakfast, lunch & dinner Included.

After enjoying one of the best sunrise view with 360 degree mountain view we trek back through lush vegetation until we reach Dovan, where we stay for the night.

After Dovan till Bamboo is almost straight and somewhere down after that   we have a short climb to Sinuwa Village (2320m) and then on to Chomrong. After a short break at Chomrong we head uphill and then descend to Jhinu Danda. This is an excellent opportunity to relax your tired muscles in the hot spring just below the Modi River. We will stay here tonight.

20 minutes walk from Jhinu Dada to Samrung . Off-road and Pitch road drive from Samrung to Pokhara-Approx 3 hours drive (If guest want to do sightseeing in Pokhara we will provide sightseeing package as per guest’s request)

 

Today we head back on a 6 to 7 hour drive to Kathmandu with many fond memories of Nepal and its unique culture and geography. These memories will last a lifetime!

White Himalayan Adventure representative will transfer you to the airport for your final departure from Nepal.

 

Not satisfied with this regular itinerary? Make your own.

Inclusions


Includes
  • Airport picks up and transports by private Car/Jeep/Hiace.
  • Tourist standard category hotel accommodation as per itinerary in Kathmandu and Pokhara on B/B plan,twin sharing basis. (Private room accommodation can be organized at an extra cost)
  • Three meals a day (Breakfast, lunch, and dinner) during the trek with normal coffee or tea.
  • Trekking Lodge (Tea House) accommodation during the trek.
  • All necessary paperwork including Annapurna Conservation Area Permit and Trekkers’ Information Management System (TIMS card)
  • Kathmandu-Pokhara-Kathmandu by tourist bus . Pokhara to Nayapul by jeep or hiace and Samrung to Pokhara by Jeep .
  • A highly experienced, helpful, knowledgeable, friendly, English speaking well trained, Government license holder guide with required number of porters and other staffs with their salary, food, drinks, accommodation, transport and insurance.
  • Comprehensive medical supplies (first aid kit will be available).
  • Arrangement of emergency helicopter service (paid by your Travel Insurance Company).
  • Trekking route map
  • Government taxes and official expenses.
  • Trip achievement certificate after successful trip completion.
Excludes
  • Meals whilst you are in Kathmandu and Pokhara - lunch, and dinner.
  • Nepal entry visa fee (easy to obtain the visa on arrival at Tribhuvan International Airport – Kathmandu.
  • Personal travel and medical insurance.
  • International airfare.
  • Personal expenses such as laundry, telephone calls,wifi,electronic device charging, alcoholic beverages, bottled drinks (including cold drinks and mineral/hot water and hot shower.
  • All the alcoholic and nonalcoholic cold and hot drinks on trek ( i.e. those you choose to purchase along the way and during evenings in the tea houses)
  • Hot shower,hot water,wifi and battery charging at the tea houses.
  • Tips for the guide, porter, and driver (tipping is expected)
  • Additional costs-extra days stay, in case of flight cancellation due to the natural calamities, bad weather forecast and other unforeseen circumstances
  • Any other costs not mentioned in include section.

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