Nepal · Trekking

12-Day Annapurna Base Camp Trek with Poon Hill and Ghandruk

12 Days Round trip from Tikhedhungga 33700 Moderate pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Trek through the Annapurna Region on a guided tea house journey to Annapurna Base Camp
02 Catch panoramic views of the Annapurnas and Dhaulagiri from Poon Hill
03 Walk through rice fields, misty forests, and rhododendron and bamboo trails
04 Visit Ghandruk, a beautiful Gurung village on the Annapurna route
05 Reach a maximum elevation of 4100 meters on an easy-moderate trek

Annapurna Base Camp Trekking in Nepal provides you with unparalleled access to spectacular views and an ever-changing landscape of rice fields, misty forests, and tiny villages. Trek through rhododendron and bamboo forests, pass through beautiful mountain settlements, and make a worthy detour to Ghandruk, a beautiful Gurung village. This guided tea house trek takes you through the Annapurna Region to Annapurna Base Camp, with panoramic mountain views from Poon Hill along the way.

Annapurna Base Camp Trekking in Nepal provides you with unparalleled access to spectacular views and an ever-changing landscape of rice fields, misty forests, and tiny villages.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 12 Days

Tour type Private

Activity level Moderate

Accommodation Included · Standard

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

Cities Pokhara, Kathmandu, Dhaulagiri, Annapurna, Ghorepani, Ghandruk, Chomrong

Languages English, Hindi

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Drive from Kathmandu to Pokhara

Drive to Pokhara by tourist bus, a journey of about 6 hours.

Day 02

Drive to Nayapul and Trek to Tikhedhungga

Drive to Nayapul and trek to Tikhedhungga (1540 m).

Day 03

Trek from Tikhedhungga to Ghorepani

Trek to Ghorepani (2840 m) with your Annapurna Base Camp trekking guide.

Day 04

Sunrise Hike to Poon Hill and Trek to Tadapani

Hike to Poon Hill (3190 m) early in the morning for panoramic views of the Annapurnas and Dhaulagiri, then trek to Tadapani (2680 m), taking about 6-7 hours.

Day 05

Trek from Tadapani to Sinuwa

Trek to Sinuwa (2310 m), about 6 hours.

Day 06

Hike from Sinuwa to Deurali

Hike to Deurali (3240 m), about 6 hours.

Day 07

Trek to Annapurna Base Camp

Trek to Annapurna Base Camp (4090 m), about 5 hours.

Day 08

Descend from Annapurna Base Camp to Bamboo

Trek down to Bamboo (2310 m), taking about 6-7 hours.

Day 09

Hike from Bamboo to Chhomrong

Hike to Chhomrong (2080 m), about 5 hours.

Day 10

Trek from Chhomrong to Ghandruk

Trek to Ghandruk (1960 m), about 5 hours.

Day 11

Trek to Nayapul and Return to Pokhara

Trek to Nayapul and drive back to Pokhara, about 4 hours.

Day 12

Return from Pokhara to Kathmandu

Drive back to Kathmandu by tourist bus and transfer to the hotel.

Where this trip takes you

Poon Hill, Annapurna Base Camp, Ghandruk, rhododendron and bamboo forests

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map — Round trip from Tikhedhungga 33700 7 cities · 12 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

All ground transportation by private car, tourist bus, and local jeep as per the program.
Three nights' hotel accommodation in Kathmandu with a bed and breakfast plan.
Two nights' hotel accommodation in Pokhara with a bed and breakfast plan.
Breakfast, lunch, dinner, and all accommodation expenses during the trekking.
All expenses of a highly experienced, well-trained, licensed trekking guide assigned for your service.
The required number of porters (1 porter for 2 customers), including their accommodation, salary, insurance, and equipment expenses.
All permit charges, entrance fees, and government taxes.
First aid kit.
Flight tickets from Jomsom to Pokhara.
Annapurna trekking map.

What's Not Included

Your meals in Kathmandu and Pokhara apart from breakfast.
Your meals during trekking with hot drinks.
Any kind of cold drinks such as Coke, Fanta, mineral water, and alcoholic beverages.
Your personal expenses.
Your personal first aid kit.
Your travel insurance.

Know before you go

The itinerary can be customized according to the clients' budget, time, and comfort. The departure schedule can be changed due to unavoidable conditions such as weather hazards, trail slides, and avalanches.
Duffle bag, sleeping bag, down jacket, and walking pole are available if needed.

Logistics