Perks of ABC Ghorepani Poon Hill trek with Himalayan Spirit Adventure
- More than 25+ years of expertise in the mountains of Nepal.
- Fully customizable itinerary and services in the package.
- Complimentary welcome dinner in Kathmandu.
- Complimentary airport pick-up and drop-off in a private vehicle.
- Professional English-speaking mountain guide and native porter with their travel insurance.
- Himalayan Spirit Adventure's duffel bag to use during the trek.
- Complementary company's t-shirt and cap.
- First-aid kit with an oximeter to monitor your oxygen level during the trek.
- Online trip briefing to answer all your questions and doubts.
- Free space to store extra luggage in our office during the trek.
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Highlights
- Explore two trekking destinations in one trip: Ghorepani Poon Hill and Annapurna Base Camp
- An adventurous journey in the Annapurna Himalayas in Nepal
- Enjoy stunning mountain vistas and marvelous landscapes
- Explore authentic Nepali mountain villages and try delicious local delicacies
- Trek through rhododendron, bamboo, and pine-covered hills
- Cross rivers and streams on the way and see beautiful waterfalls
- Get to see the lifestyle and culture of the Gurung and Magar communities
- Explore the popular Ghorepani village
- See a gorgeous sunrise and breathtaking mountain panorama (20+ mountains) from Poon Hill
- Explore the Annapurna Sanctuary and Hinku Cave
- Hike to the base of the tenth-tallest mountain in the world, Mt. Annapurna
- Enjoy natural spring in Jhinu Danda
- Explore Kathmandu and Pokhara, two famous tourist cities
Combined treks are always special. It allows you to explore two or more trekking destinations in one trip, which is great if you want to spend a long time in the Himalayas exploring and enjoying nature.
Our Annapurna Base Camp with Ghorepani Poon Hill trek is one of the popular combined treks. It features adventure, cultural experiences, stunning mountain vistas, marvelous landscapes, local delicacies, rhododendron-covered hills, and many natural wonders.
The Annapurna Base Camp with Ghorepani Poon Hill trek combines two famous trekking destinations in the Annapurna region in one program. It is a 13 days of adventure in Nepal that will take you on a magical journey across varying elevations.
You will explore authentic Nepali villages, stunning scenery, rich cultural heritage, rhododendron and bamboo-covered hills, waterfalls, and rivers. The Annapurna Base Camp with Ghorepani Poon Hill trek is a memorable trip that will stay etched in your heart forever.
You will travel in the western Himalayan range in Nepal. It is home to some of the tallest mountains in the world, including Annapurna and Manaslu. The ABC Poon Hill trek also offers views of many other mountains, such as Fishtail, Hiunchuli, Gangapurna, Tukuche Peak, etc.
The highest point on the Annapurna Base Camp with Ghorepani Poon Hill trek is 4,130 meters (ABC). You will reach this point in no time. This combined trek lowers the risk of altitude sickness on the way to Annapurna Base Camp.
You will ascend gradually and hike to Poon Hill, which is great for acclimatization before ABC. If you are looking for a trek with less risk of altitude sickness or a better acclimatization opportunity, the Annapurna Base Camp with Ghorepani Poon Hill trek is a great choice.
*If you are short on time, consider doing only the Ghorepani Poon Hill trek or the Annapurna Base Camp trek.
Major attractions of the Annapurna Base Camp with Ghorepani Poon Hill trek 13 days
Below, we have mentioned some of the top highlights of Annapurna Base Camp with Ghorepani Poon Hill trek 13 days:
Explore Kathmandu and Pokhara:
One of the benefits of trekking in the Annapurna region is that you get to explore Pokhara city. During the Annapurna Base Camp with Ghorepani Poon Hill trek, you will spend nights in both Kathmandu and Pokhara.
Kathmandu will show you the cultural richness of Nepal. Pokhara will show how nature and technology can exist together. Both these cities are completely different from each other, but are worth exploring every corner.
The adventurous trekking route:
The trail to Ghorepani village, Poon Hill viewpoint, and Annapurna Base Camp goes through forested hills, crossing several small settlements and suspension bridges on the way.
You will explore rivers, waterfalls, and terraces on the way. The trail ascends and descends via rhododendron-covered hills, then goes through dense bamboo and pine forest.
Some parts of the trail are steep, narrow, and rocky. You will have a lot of fun navigating through varying elevations and climatic zones.
Authentic Gurung and Magar villages
Gurung and Magar are two main Nepalese communities that live in Ghorepani and many other villages in the Annapurna region. They are friendly and welcoming people with a great history and culture.
Every village is beautiful and has its own charm. Ghorepani village is quite popular because it offers views of Manaslu, Dhaulagiri, and Annapurna ranges.
Beautiful sunrise and sunset from Poon Hill
Poon Hill is a viewpoint near Ghorepani village. You can see a gorgeous sunrise and sunset from this place. Most trekkers enjoy sunrise from Poon Hill as they descend to Tadapani for the night stay the same day.
Between March and April, the Poon Hill route is covered with rhododendrons. The surrounding is nothing less than a paradise. From the top of Poon Hill, 20+ mountains are visible.
*As the sun rises, the mountains in front of you begin to glow in its warm rays, creating a sensational panorama.
Annapurna Sanctuary and Hinku Cave
You will enter the Annapurna Sanctuary after the Himalaya Hotel. Annapurna Sanctuary is a high glacial basin above 4,000 meters. It is surrounded by the Annapurna range.
The Annapurna Sanctuary receives only seven hours of sunlight a day at the height of summer. The south slopes are covered with dense tropical forests, whereas the north slopes are the rain shadow area.
On the way, you will pass by the Hinku Cave. It is a large overhanging rock at 3,170 meters. The Hinku Cave is situated between the Himalaya Hotel and Deurali. The cave is a popular landmark in the area and provides shelter for a quick break.
Annapurna Base Camp
The Annapurna Base Camp is the base of the tenth-highest mountain in the world. It sits at 4,130 meters above sea level in the Annapurna Sanctuary. Also widely known as ABC, the final trail to this destination is narrow and steep.
You will spend a night at the Annapurna Base Camp. There are a few lodges that welcome trekkers for a night's stay at ABC. It is built off the glacier, so spending a night there is safe.
*Most base camp treks in Nepal, including the EBC trek, do not allow trekkers to spend the night. So, the Annapurna Base Camp trek is very special.
Natural hot springs in Jhinu Danda
You will end the Annapurna Base Camp trek in Jhinu Danda. This village has natural hot springs, which give the perfect end to this adventurous trek. After many days of long trekking, you will get tired by the time you reach Jhinu Danda.
A dip in natural hot springs will relieve your pain and soothe your muscles. Do not miss the opportunity. The hot springs are managed by the locals, so they are clean. You may have to pay a few bucks, though.
*Kindly pack a swimsuit or appropriate clothes for the hot spring.
The road between Kathmandu and Pokhara
You can drive or fly from/to Kathmandu and Pokhara. Our Annapurna Base Camp with Ghorepani Poon Hill trek package includes a private four-wheeler or a tourist standard bus.
The road is smooth most of the way, so you can expect a comfortable ride. It will take around 6 hours of driving on each side to travel between these two cities.
*You can shorten the travel time by upgrading to domestic flights between Kathmandu and Pokhara.
The mountain vistas and landscapes you will see during the Annapurna Base Camp with Ghorepani Poon Hill trek
The Annapurna Base Camp with Ghorepani Poon Hill trek route offers diverse landscapes as you trek from terraced fields and dense forests to alpine terrain.
If you are trekking in the spring season, you will see rhododendrons and other local flowers and fruits blooming all over the trail at lower elevations. The vegetation becomes dense as you get close to Annapurna Sanctuary.
After crossing Hinku Cave, the trail gets narrow till Machhapuchare Base Camp, and the valley opens up to the Annapurna Base Camp. At ABC, you will see glaciers, rocky peaks, and snow-covered mountains.
The picturesque villages, prayer flags, local residents, rivers, and waterfalls along the trail add more beauty to the scenery. If you are into photography, the Annapurna Base Camp with Ghorepani Poon Hill trek will be a huge opportunity for you to capture some of the finest landscapes.
Annapurna Base Camp with Ghorepani Poon Hill trek itinerary
You can complete the Annapurna Base Camp with Ghorepani Poon Hill trek in under two weeks with us. You will begin the trip in Kathmandu and travel to Pokhara, the gateway of the Annapurna region.
*If you are planning to rent trekking gear, rent it in Pokhara.
We have divided our Annapurna Base Camp with Ghorepani Poon Hill trek itinerary into three phases to help you clearly understand it. You can also check out our Annapurna Base Camp with Ghorepani Poon Hill trek map attached below to see how the trail moves.
The trek to Ghorepani and Poon Hill:
The first phase of the Annapurna Base Camp with Ghorepani Poon Hill trek 13 days involves trekking to Ghorepani village and Poon Hill viewpoint. From Pokhara, you will drive for around 1.5 hours to reach Nayapul.
You will begin trekking from Nayapul. On the first day of the trek, you will ascend to Ulleri village. On the way, you will trek past villages like Birethanti and Tikhedhunga.
After Tikhedhunga, you will climb around 3,000 stone stairs to reach Ulleri. This part of the trail is considered tough by the trekkers. From Ulleri, you will hike to Ghorepani village.
The trail goes through a rhododendron forest and offers stunning mountain vistas. The next morning, hike to Poon Hill viewpoint early in the morning and descend to Tadapani to spend the night.
The Annapurna Base Camp route:
Continuing the trek from Tadapani, you will descend to Chhomrong village and join the Annapurna Base Camp trail. While descending to Chhomrong, you will trek via Chuile and Ghurjung villages and cross terraced fields.
From Chhomrong, you will first descend to Chhomrong Khola and cross it. The trail then ascends to Lower Sinuwa, and you will walk to Upper Sinuwa. It is a famous resting point on the way to ABC.
But we will trek to the Himalaya Hotel to spend the night. The trail goes through dense bamboo forest and passes by Dovan on the way. After the Himalaya Hotel, your next destination is the Annapurna Base Camp.
You will trek through dense forest and enter the Annapurna Sanctuary. The trail passes by Hinu Cave and takes you to Deurali. From here, you will trek along a narrow, rocky trail to Machhapuchare Base Camp.
From here, you will ascend a couple of hundred meters to Annapurna Base Camp.
The return journey:
After spending a night at the Annapurna Base Camp, you will follow the same trail and descend to Bamboo. Leaving Bamboo, you will walk downhill to Sinuwa and descend to the Chhomrong River. Cross the river and ascend to Chhomrong village.
From here, you will walk through the rhododendron forest to Khuldighar and descend to Jhinu Danda. The Annapurna Base Camp with Ghorepani Poon Hill trek ends in Jhinu Danda. From here, you will drive back to Pokhara.
Spend a night in Pokhara and travel back to Kathmandu. The following day, our team will drop you off at the international airport.
Is the Annapurna Base Camp with Ghorepani Poon Hill trek suitable for you?
If you cannot decide between the Ghorepani Poon Hill and Annapurna Base Camp treks, consider doing both by joining our Annapurna Base Camp with Ghorepani Poon Hill trek.
This combined trek is good for trekkers who can spend 13 days traveling. It is a moderate trek, so trekkers of all ages can do it. The Annapurna Base Camp with Ghorepani Poon Hill trek is beginner-friendly.
Likewise, the Annapurna Base Camp with Ghorepani Poon Hill trek is also a great trekking choice in the Annapurna Himalayas. The trek offers stunning mountain vistas, and you will get to explore the Annapurna Conservation Area quite a lot.
One of the most attractive things about the Annapurna Base Camp with Ghorepani Poon Hill trek is its cost. It is not an expensive trek. You can trek to two destinations in the Annapurna region for under USD 1,500 per person.
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The Annapurna Base Camp with Ghorepani Poon Hill trek is a once-in-a-lifetime journey. Trekking in the Himalayas may sound daunting, but it is not that scary, especially if you trek with a local Nepali trekking company like us.
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How to prepare for the Annapurna Base Camp with Ghorepani Poon Hill trek?
As we have mentioned above, the Annapurna Base Camp with Ghorepani Poon Hill trek is beginner-friendly. But it is not as easy as a day hike. Imagine walking uphill and downhill 6 hours a day through rugged terrain. You need decent strength and endurance.
You do not have to follow an extreme workout plan to get physically ready for this trek, but regular exercise is required to improve your strength, stamina, and endurance.
Follow the tips below to prepare for the Annapurna Base Camp with Ghorepani Poon Hill trek physically and mentally:
- Cardio: Cardio exercises will help you improve your stamina and endurance. It should be your priority while preparing for the Annapurna Base Camp with Ghorepani Poon Hill trek. You can do activities like swimming, cycling, or running.
- Strength training: Strength training will improve your core, shoulders, back, and legs. These parts of your body are highly engaged during the trek, and strength training will make them stronger.
- Day hikes: You do not need previous trekking experience for the Annapurna Base Camp with Ghorepani Poon Hill trek. But a day hike experience will be very helpful to you. It is not a mandatory requirement, but if there is a hiking route around your home, we highly recommend doing a few day hikes.
- Regular walking with a 5 kg backpack: During trekking, you will carry a 5 kg backpack on you (to keep essentials with you). 6 hours of walking each day is given. If you are not used to walking long hours, consider going on regular long walks before the trek begins. It will help you make a habit and also improve your stamina.
- Mental preparation: Mental preparation for the Annapurna Base Camp with Ghorepani Poon Hill trek mostly includes learning about the trek, terrain, high altitude, climate, and services. You have to be ready to adapt to simple mountain accommodation, food, services, and a changing environment.
Why do the Annapurna Base Camp with Ghorepani Poon Hill trek with us?
We, Himalayan Spirit Adventure, are one of the reputable Nepali trekking agencies based in Kathmandu. We have been organizing treks to Ghorepani Poon Hill and Annapurna Base Camp for more than 25 years. So, you can expect a high level of trek service and professionalism from us.
Our Annapurna Base Camp with Ghorepani Poon Hill trek cost is affordable, and the service we offer is excellent. From a licensed local guide and native porter to an expert management team, you will have full support while trekking with us.
We also make sure our trips are eco-friendly. You will travel responsibly with us. Our trips do not harm nature, and in fact, we actively contribute to related organizations that work in safeguarding nature in Nepal.
As professional as our team is, they are also fun and friendly to travel with. They work hard and pay hard!