Annapurna Base Camp Trek via Poon Hill 11 Days

Trip Overview

Annapurna Base Camp Trek via Poon Hill is the short trek taking you most popular spot in Annapurna region Poon Hill to witness the magnificent view of Annapurna ranges and Base camp itself. Trekking this route holds a marvelous view of the Annapurna massif, Machhapuchhare (Fish Tail Mountain), Gandharva Chuli and several other peaks holding height above 7,000 m. 
Short Everest Base Camp trek begins with a long drive towards Pokhara leaving Kathmandu. Triggering numerous of pleasing and beautiful settlements with great gorgeous views of towering mountains along passing Machhapuchhare Base Camp, we step Base Camp of Annapurna. 360° vista throughout Annapurna Sanctuary holding numerous peaks throughout is a breathtaking reward from the high elevation of Annapurna Base Camp. 

Detail Itinerary Expand All

DAY 01: Arrive Kathmandu, transfer to Hotel - Altitude: 1,300m/4,264ft

DAY 02: Drive to Pokhara by Tourist Bus | Drive: 6-7 hrs Meal: B

DAY 03: Drive to Ulleri | Trek to Ghorepani - Altitude: 2,850m/9,350ft | Trek: 5-6 hrs Meal: BLD

DAY 04: Hike to Poon hill - Altitude: 3,210m/10,528ft | Trek to Tadapani - Altitude: 2,520m/8268ft | Trek: 7-8hrs Meal: BLD

DAY 05: Trek to Chhomrong - Altitude: 2,110m/7,249 ft | Trek: 5-6 hrs Meal: BLD

DAY 06: Trek to Himalaya Hotel or Dovan - Altitude: 2,920m/9,578ft | Trek: 6-7 hrs Meal: BLD

DAY 07: Trek to Annapurna Base Camp via Machhapuchre Base Camp [option to Trek down to Deurali] - Altitude: 4,130m/13,546ft | Trek: 6-7 hrs Meal: BLD

DAY 08: Trek to Trek to Bamboo (2310m)/Jhinu Danda - Altitude: 1780m | Trek: 7-8 hrs Meal: BLD

DAY 09: Trek to Nayapul - Trek: 6-7 hrs | Drive to Pokhara - 2½ hrs drive Meal: BL

DAY 10: Drive to Kathmandu by Tourist Bus | Drive: 6-7 hrs Meal: B

DAY 11: Departure transfer - Altitude: 1350/4428 ft. Meal: B
 

What's Included?

  • Ground Transportation: Airport pick up/drop off service in private vehicle
  • Ground Transportation: Kathmandu/Pokhara/Kathmandu drive in Deluxe Tourist sharing coach.
  • Ground Transportation Pokhara: Pokhara/Ulleri and Nayapul/Pokhara drive in private vehicle
  • Accommodation during Trek: 6 Nights'basic guesthouse accommodation during the trek in mostly twin-share and occasionally dormitory-style rooms. [Few nights in an attached bathroom in available places ]
  • Accommodation in Kathmandu: 2 Nights' accommodation in Kathmandu in twin sharing accommodation with Bed and Breakfast plan
    Accommodation in Pokhara: 2 Nights' accommodation in Pokhara in twin sharing accommodation with Bed and Breakfast plan
  • Meals: 3 Meals per day during the trek (BLD: Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner. Each meal consist of one course of the meal)
  • Guide: Nepal Government licensed English-speaking trekking guide.
  • Porter: The required number of local staff and porters to carry your luggage during the trek (2 trekkers: 1 porter)
  • Permit: Annapurna Conservation Area Project [ACAP] Permit and Trekkers' Information Management Systems [TIMS] Card
  • Souvenir: Duffle Bag, Trekking T-shirt, Trekking Maps
  • Equipment: Sleeping Bag and Down Jacket during Trek (upon request)
  • Food, accommodation, insurance, equipment, and medicine for all staff.
  • Exclusive medical kit bag carried by trekking guide
  • All our government taxes, vat, tourist service charges.
  • Official expenses

What's Not Included ?

  • Nepal arrival visa
  • Your personal expenses for mineral water, soft beverages, confectionaries, laundries, phone calls, hot drinking water, bbar bills showers etc. 
  • Internet facility, battery chargers, multi plugs etc. 
  • Extra baggage excess while flying to Lukla.
  • Medical expenses and trip cancellation. 
  • Any other extended trips and accommodation.
  • Tips of ga guides, porters and driver as  a token of appreciation. 
  • Any other expenses or charges that are not mentioned in “cost includes” list. 

Useful Information

PASSPORT AND VISA: 
All the foreign nationals (except Indian nationals) are required to display Visa while entering Nepal. Nepalese Visa can be obtained either at the Nepalese Embassy of the respective country or can be obtained during your arrival at the International Airport in Kathmandu or from Nepal’s border entry point in Kakadvitta, Birgunj, Bhairahawa, Nepalgunj, Gaddachowki on the Nepal-India border and Kodari on the Nepal-China border.
Certain nationals are requested to arrange Visa prior to arrival in Nepal. The listed countries are- Afghanistan, Iraq, Cameroon, Ghana, Somalia, Swaziland, Palestine, Zimbabwe, Nigeria, Ethiopia and Liberia and cannot secure Nepalese Visa on arrival.

VISA FACILITY    DURATION    FEES
Multiple Entry    15 Days    US$ 25 or equivalent convertible currency
Multiple Entry    30 Days    US$ 40 or equivalent convertible currency
Multiple Entry    90 Days    US$ 100 or equivalent convertible currency

You can also download the VISA form and fill it up. Please go through the link as below: http://www.online.nepalimmigration.gov.np/tourist-visa  

MONEY & CREDIT CARD INFO    
Most of the credit card, master and visa card is blocked from your card provider. It may be because of a security reason. It, sometimes, may bring you in a problematic situation that you can't get money from ATMs. To find yourself free from this problem, you can call your card provider before you travel to Nepal and inform there that you are traveling to Nepal. Ensure them to give the authorization for the payment. Be sure you have brought some small amount for your daily expenses as well as for those items which are not included in our cost. If you want to exchange money, we provide you with the facility to change your money. Or, you can take help from Money Changers in Thamel.

TRAVEL INSURANCE: 
While traveling to Nepal, you are requested to have travel insurance that should cover any comprehensive expenses possible to acquire due to medical issues or accidents. Especially, your travel insurance must protect air ambulance, treatment charges, rescue and evacuation, product cancellation and refundable charges, flight delay, and cancellations.
Insurance Policy:
Traveling in the Himalayas is full of adventurous; hence it is wise to choose a proper insurance policy. While choosing your insurance policy, make sure that it will protect all such unforeseen expenses. You must ensure that the policy you do take provides an adequate level of protection, well familiar with your itinerary and covers you for the activities involved. You must carry proof of insurance (e.g. your insurance certificate) with you on the holiday or send us a scanned copy and it must be issued from your homeland. 

RECOMMENDATION:
1.    World Nomads
https://www.worldnomads.com/ 
NOTE:
Please, kindly note, these given references of the insurance company above is only a recommendation, which based on the recommendation of our previous travelers who have used them for their Treks Planner Nepal holidays. You could review their update insurance policy by contacting them directly.

VACCINATION FOR NEPAL    
Travelers should consult with their physician or update on vaccination requirements before travel. (Your doctor or the health-care provider will determine what you will need, depending on factors such as your health and immunization history, areas of the country you will be visiting, and planned activities). For traveling to Nepal, we recommend you to take vaccination of Polio, Tetanus, Typhoid, Hepatitis A, Hepatitis B, Rabies, etc. However, it is not mandatory but recommended.

ALTITUDE SICKNESS (ACUTE MOUNTAIN SICKNESS)
Altitude sickness, also known as AMS (acute mountain sickness), is caused by a lack of oxygen at high altitudes (normally above 3,000m). It occurs as the result of our bodies’ inability to adapt to a sudden increase in altitude. If given time, our bodies will adjust and a gradual ascent will decrease the possibility of altitude sickness. 

PREVENTION OF AMS: Go slowly, drink a lot of water, and pay attention to the sensations of your body. If symptoms occur you have climbed too far for the day. Rest at the same altitude will give you time to acclimatize and usually relieve mild symptoms. 
MILD SYMPTOMS: Headache, nausea, loss of appetite, and mild shortness of breath with minimal exertion, difficulty sleeping, dizziness or lightheadedness, mild weakness, fatigue, a general unwell feeling. 
SERIOUS SYMPTOMS: The inability to recover from shortness of breath with rest, severe persistent headache, low urine output, vomiting, confusion, delirium, loss of coordination. These require immediate descent as acclimatization will not take place at the same altitude. 
The key is to trek slowly, carry a light pack and just take it easy. Allow your body the time it needs to acclimatize.

ARRIVAL INSTRUCTION
Upon your arrival at TIA International Airport, our company's representatives are stationed to pick you up. They will be holding your name sign along with the company's name in it. Our office representative will escort you to your hotel in Kathmandu.

Route Map

Annapurna Base Camp Trek via Poon Hill 11 Days routemap

Departure dates and price

The given cost are per person and exclude international flights. Given below are the departure dates available for online booking. If the given date is not favorable then please contact us and we will happily customize your trip on dates more appropriate for you.

Note: If your group size is of more than 1 pax then you can set your own departure date.

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Clients Reviews

review image Marine

Marine

2019-04-17

The best trekking experience ever!

The best trekking experience ever! This was our first time in Nepal and we were completely in awe with views that we witnessed and beautiful mountains surrounded by us. It was overwhelming. We enjoyed the trail, villages, different cultures and also the food was really good. Me and my partner Markus, we both loved dal vat during the trail. We chose Langtang Treks because their responses were quick and answered most of our queries. Everything was well organized and we really had a memorable trip. Highly recommended!!

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Duration : 11 Days

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Annapurna Base Camp Trek via Poon Hill 11 Days
Duration 11 Days
Group Size 2
Difficulty moderate
Max Elevation 4380 m/14366 ft.
Meals Full Board Meal [Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner]
Accomodation Basic Mountain Lodges and Tea Houses
Best Season March - May and September - December
Trip Start/End Day 2/Day 10
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