15-Day Annapurna Sanctuary Trek in Nepal with Poon Hill Sunrise

• Arrive in Kathmandu, the capital city of Nepal.

• Meet your trek guide or tour operator at the airport.

• Get assistance with hotel check-in and trek preparations.

• Spend the afternoon exploring Kathmandu and visiting cultural sites like Swayambhunath Stupa (Monkey Temple) or Durbar Square.

• Attend a trek briefing in the afternoon.

Rest overnight in your hotel.

• Choose between a scenic 7-8 hour drive or a 25-minute flight to Pokhara.

• Enjoy views of rivers, farms, and small towns during the drive.

• Arrive in Pokhara, check into your hotel, and relax.

• Explore Pokhara, including Phewa Lake, or shop for any last-minute trekking supplies.

• Rest and prepare for the trek the next day.

• Drive from Pokhara to Naya Pul, about 1 to 1.5 hours.

• Start trekking to Banthanti from Ulleri, passing lush forests and rhododendron flowers.

• Trek for 2-3 hours before reaching Banthanti, a small village where you will stay in a tea house.

• Trek from Banthanti to Gorepani, taking 5-6 hours.

• Walk through dense forests filled with rhododendron flowers, especially in spring.

• Reach Gorepani, a popular stop for trekkers, and rest in a tea house.

• Wake up early for a 45-minute hike to Poon Hill to catch the sunrise.

• Enjoy stunning views of the Annapurna, Dhaulagiri, and Machapuchare peaks.

• Return to Gorepani for breakfast and continue trekking downhill to Chule in 5-6 hours.

Stay overnight in Chule, relaxing in a tea house.

• Trek from Chule to Lower Sinuwa in 5-6 hours.

• Pass through forests and small villages, enjoying peaceful surroundings and mountain views.

• Reach Lower Sinuwa and rest in a tea house.

• Trek from Lower Sinuwa to Bamboo in 5-6 hours.

• Walk through bamboo forests, with occasional steep climbs.

• Enjoy views of the surrounding mountains and pass through small villages.

Stay overnight in Bamboo, a peaceful village, and relax in a tea house.

• Trek from Bamboo to Himalaya in 5-6 hours.

• Walk through bamboo forests and notice the landscape becoming more alpine as you gain altitude.

• Reach Himalaya and enjoy stunning views of the Annapurna Range.

Stay overnight in a tea house and relax.

• Trek from Himalaya to Machapuchhre Base Camp in 5-6 hours.

• Pass through rocky paths and alpine meadows.

• Enjoy spectacular views of Machapuchhre (Fishtail) Mountain.

• Reach the base camp and rest in a tea house, surrounded by high mountains.

• Continue the trek from Machapuchhre Base Camp to Annapurna Base Camp in 4-5 hours.

• Walk on rocky paths and grassy meadows while enjoying breathtaking views.

• Reach Annapurna Base Camp, surrounded by some of the tallest peaks in the world.

Stay overnight in a tea house and enjoy the peaceful surroundings.

• Trek from Annapurna Base Camp back to Bamboo in 6-7 hours.

• Descend through rocky paths, forests, and pastures.

• Arrive in Bamboo and relax in a tea house.

• Trek from Bamboo to Juno Danda in 5-6 hours.

• Pass through forests and terraced fields, with views of the surrounding mountains.

• Reach Juno Danda and relax in a quiet tea house.

• Trek from Juno Danda to Siwai in 3-4 hours.

• Take a short 2-hour drive from Siwai to Pokhara.

• Enjoy the views of Phewa Lake and the Himalayas in Pokhara.

• Celebrate the end of your trek with a special dinner with your local crew.

• Travel from Pokhara back to Kathmandu by either a 25-30 minute flight or a 6-7 hour drive.

• Spend the day exploring Kathmandu or relaxing in the city.

• Visit cultural sites like Swayambhunath Stupa or Durbar Square if time allows.

• Depart from Kathmandu for your flight home or your next destination.

• Take a final chance to shop for souvenirs or enjoy the vibrant markets.

• Leave with cherished memories of your Annapurna Sanctuary trek.