Nepal · Trekking

20-Day Annapurna Circuit Trek via Poon Hill and Thorong La Pass

20 Days Round trip from Ghode Pani 33200 Moderate pace
Poon Hill

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Walk 128 miles on the Annapurna Circuit via Poon Hill
  • 02 See a stunning sunrise from Poon Hill over the Annapurna Himalayan range
  • 03 Cross Thorong La Pass at 5416 m on this high-altitude trek
  • 04 Experience the warm hospitality of local people and visit Gurung villages
  • 05 Travel through Lamjung, Manang, Mustang, and Myagdi across Dhaulagiri and Gandaki

Go on a 20-day Annapurna Circuit Trek via Poon Hill, a blend of spectacular trekking routes that lead to beautiful mountain views. Walk 128 miles and experience the warm hospitality of local people, a stunning sunrise view from Poon Hill, and the Annapurna Himalayan range, including Dhaulagiri. The trek passes through four districts - Lamjung, Manang, Mustang, and Myagdi - and the two zones of Dhaulagiri and Gandaki. Visit Gurung villages and discover their beautiful culture along the way.

Walk 128 miles and experience the warm hospitality of local people, a stunning sunrise view from Poon Hill, and the Annapurna Himalayan range, including Dhaulagiri.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 20 Days
Tour type Private
Activity level Moderate
Accommodation Included · Standard
Transport Included
Wheelchair access No
Cities Pokhara, Kathmandu, Dhaulagiri, Annapurna, Ghorepani, Chame, Pisang, Manang, Thorong La, Jomsom, Tatopani, Muktinath, Dharapani
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Arrival in Kathmandu and Trek Preparation

Arrival in Kathmandu, transfer to the hotel, preparation for trekking, and overnight in Kathmandu (1336 m).

2
Day 02

Kathmandu to Bulbule

  • Head to Bulbule from Kathmandu by bus.

Overnight in Bulbule (840 m).

3
Day 03

Bulbule to Jagat Trek

  • Trek from Bulbule to Jagat (1300 m).
4
Day 04

Jagat to Dharapani Trek

  • Trek from Jagat to Dharapani (1860 m).
5
Day 05

Dharapani to Chame Trek

  • Trek from Dharapani to Chame (2670 m).
6
Day 06

Chame to Pisang Trek

  • Trek from Chame to Pisang (3300 m).
7
Day 07

Pisang to Manang via Upper Pisang

  • Trek from Pisang to Manang (3540 m) via Upper Pisang.
8
Day 08

Acclimatization Day in Manang

  • Enjoy an acclimatization day in Manang and explore the surrounding area.
9
Day 09

Manang to Ledar Trek

  • Trek from Manang to Ledar (4200 m).
10
Day 10

Ledar to Thorong Phedi Trek

  • Trek from Ledar to Thorong Phedi (4450 m).
11
Day 11

Thorong Phedi to Muktinath via Thorong La Pass

  • Trek from Thorong Phedi to Muktinath (3800 m) via Thorong La Pass (5416 m).
12
Day 12

Muktinath to Jomsom Trek

  • Trek from Muktinath to Jomsom (2720 m).
13
Day 13

Jomsom to Kalopani Trek

  • Trek from Jomsom to Kalopani (2530 m).
14
Day 14

Kalopani to Tatopani Trek

  • Trek from Kalopani to Tatopani (1200 m).
15
Day 15

Tatopani to Shikha Trek

  • Trek from Tatopani to Shikha (1935 m).
16
Day 16

Shikha to Ghorepani

  • Trek from Shikha to Ghorepani (2874 m).
  • Look around Ghorepani and take a rest.
17
Day 17

Poon Hill Sunrise and Trek to Hile

  • Trek from Ghorepani to Hile (1475 m).
  • Early in the morning, hike uphill to Poon Hill to see the sunrise view and the Annapurna Himalayan range, including the world's 7th highest mountain, Dhaulagiri (8167 m).
  • After enjoying the view, descend downhill to Ghorepani.
  • After breakfast, trek to Hile.
18
Day 18

Hile to Nayapul and Transfer to Pokhara

  • Trek from Hile to Nayapul (1070 m).
  • Transfer to Pokhara (825 m) from Nayapul.

Overnight in Pokhara.

19
Day 19

Pokhara to Kathmandu by Tourist Bus

  • Arrive in Kathmandu (1336 m) by tourist bus.
20
Day 20

Departure or Stay in Kathmandu

  • Depart to the international airport or stay in Kathmandu.

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Ghode Pani 33200 13 cities · 20 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Airport pickup and drop-off by private vehicle
  • TIMS Card (Trekkers Information Management System)
  • Everest National Park entry permits
  • Three meals a day (breakfast, lunch, and dinner) with three cups of tea or coffee per day
  • Tea house accommodation during the trek
  • English-speaking guide
  • Accommodation, food, salary, and insurance for all staff
  • Medicine for all staff and a medikit
  • Porter service (1 porter between 2 persons basic)
  • Snickers chocolate for each person during the trek
  • Snacks such as Oreo cookies and peanut biscuits
  • Trip certificate
  • Company duffel bag and a T-shirt
  • Two nights' accommodation in Kathmandu with breakfast
  • Two nights' accommodation in Pokhara with breakfast
  • All ground transportation, including Kathmandu - Pokhara - Kathmandu by tourist bus
  • Pokhara - Nayapul by private transportation and Nayapul - Pokhara by private transportation
  • All government taxes

What's Not Included

  • Lunch and dinner during your stay in Kathmandu
  • Travel medical insurance and emergency evacuation cost
  • Nepal entry visa fee and international airfare
  • Personal equipment
  • Tips for guide and porter (tipping is expected)
  • Personal expenses such as alcoholic beverages, hot shower, water bottle, cold drinks, hot water, battery charge, donation, etc.
  • Any other expenses which are not mentioned in the price-included section

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Overland Trek Nepal, Chaksibari Marg, Kathmandu, Nepal
Tour start
Ghode Pani 33200, Nepal
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 20 days finish where they began, in Ghode Pani 33200.

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