10-Day Annapurna Base Camp Heli Trek with Poon Hill Sunrise

• Arrive at Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu and transfer to your hotel.
• Kathmandu is a paradox of chaotic energy and serene charm, offering a sensory overload of warm air and noise.
• A trusted member of the crew will be your first point of contact and escort you on the short drive to the hotel.
• Spend a calm evening sightseeing nearby and attend a briefing about the trek.

Overnight at the hotel.

• Take in the hustle and bustle of Nepal's capital, Kathmandu.
• Visit the Monkey Temple and Kathmandu Durbar Square.
• Pack your baggage for the 25-minute flight to Pokhara.
• Drive to the hotel and prepare for the trek.
• In the evening, relax by the lakeside and soak in the scenic view.

Overnight at the hotel.

• After breakfast, take a quick drive to Birethanti and show your trekking permit.
• Begin the trek from Birethanti to Ulleri, tying your boots tightly for the climb.
• Ascend the Ulleri stone steps, which can be challenging but offer beautiful scenery.
• Trek through peaceful woods, farm terraces, and occasionally spot friendly goats along the way.

Overnight at the guesthouse.

• Enjoy a calmer and more peaceful day of trekking through a forest of tall rhododendron trees.
• In spring, the forest is ablaze with bright and colourful flowers.
• Reach Ghorepani, a settlement perched at the top of the hills.
• Evenings are cold, but the teahouses are warm and cosy, perfect for drinking tea, sharing stories, and relaxing by the fire.

Overnight at the guesthouse.

• Start before dawn with a hike to Poon Hill, using lamps to navigate the path.
• Witness the sunrise as the sky turns golden and see the peaks of Dhaulagiri, Annapurna, and Machhapuchhre.
• After breakfast, trek from Ghorepani to Tadapani, with trails descending and ascending through scenic forests.
• Tadapani is a small settlement surrounded by thick rhododendron and oak forests.

Overnight at the guesthouse.

• Trek along a varied path that descends downhill, crosses small bridges over rivers, and winds through quiet forests.
• Pass by a tiny mountain village while enjoying the calm and steady pace of the day.
• Arrive at Sinuwa, where the forest becomes deeper and greener, the air cooler, and the surrounding mountains feel closer.

Overnight at the guesthouse.

• Trek through bamboo forests and past beautiful waterfalls, accompanied by the gentle sound of the Modi Khola River below.
• Enjoy a relaxed pace, walking gently and savouring the mountain surroundings.
• Arrive at Deurali, a charming village above the tree line with clear night skies full of stars and cool, fresh air.

Overnight at the guesthouse.

• Trek through thinning trees and open terrain to reach Machhapuchhre Base Camp (3,700m).
• Continue from Machhapuchhre Base Camp to Annapurna Base Camp, a breathtaking natural amphitheatre.
• Marvel at towering mountains piercing the sky and enjoy lodges with stunning views that create lifelong memories.

Overnight at the guesthouse.

• Leave the high mountains behind and enjoy the scenic helicopter flight from Annapurna Base Camp.
• Descend past peaceful farms and hamlets, returning gently to the warm and welcoming atmosphere of Pokhara or directly to Kathmandu.

Overnight at the hotel.

• Depending on your flight schedule, enjoy a few extra hours in Kathmandu for last-minute shopping.
• This marks the official end of the Annapurna Base Camp heli trek.
• Depart with more than just your gear; carry the unforgettable imprint of the Himalayas.