12-Day Annapurna Base Camp Trek from Kathmandu with Poon Hill
About This Tour
Gear up for an adventurous trek through the Annapurna foothills, with outstanding views of the mountain ranges as you make your way toward Machhapuchhre and Ann...
Duration: 12 Days · Tour type: Shared · Activity level: Hard · Accommodation: Included · Standard · Transport: Included · Wheelchair access: Not applicable · Cities: Pokhara, Kathmandu, Annapurna, Ghorepani, Chomrong · Languages: English
Know before you go: Nepalese visa fee: the visa can be obtained upon your arrival at Kathmandu Airport. Visas cost 30 USD, 50 USD, and 125 USD for 15, 30, and 90 days respectively.; Extra night accommodation in Kathmandu and Pokhara may be needed because of early arrival, late departure, or early return from the mountain for any reason other than the scheduled itinerary.; Lunch and evening meals in Kathmandu and Pokhara are not included, including in the case of an early return from the mountain earlier than the scheduled itinerary.
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What's Included
- Airport pickup and drop-off by private coach
- Two nights' twin-sharing accommodation in Pokhara, including breakfast
- TIMS card (Trekker Information Management System)
- Annapurna Conservation Area entry fees
- All ground transportation by luxury tourist vehicle
- 8 nights' accommodation at the available tea houses or lodges during the trek (twin sharing)
- Experienced English-speaking trekking guide with a government license
- Company guarantee for government rescue services
- Insurance for Nepalese staff
- All government taxes and VAT
- Complementary duffel or sleeping bag (refundable after the trek)
- Farewell dinner at a typical Nepalese restaurant
- All meals while on the trek (breakfast, lunch, and dinner)
Not Included
- Personal expenses
- Hotel accommodation in Kathmandu
- All kinds of drinks (alcoholic, non-alcoholic, hot, and cold drinks)
- Shopping in the mountains
- Clients' travel insurance and evacuation costs if needed
- Tips for the guide and support crews
- A Sherpa porter to carry your baggage
- Flight to Pokhara, if taken (the company can arrange tickets for an additional cost)
Itinerary
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1Day 01
Tourist Bus Journey from Kathmandu to Pokhara
In the morning, travel by tourist bus to Pokhara, which takes about seven hours on a comfortable ride. In the morning, travel by tourist bus to Pokhara, which takes about seven hours on a comfortable ride. Departure: 7 am Distance: 200 km
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2Day 02
Drive to Nayapul and Trek to Hille
Drive to Nayapul and trek to Hille for 4 hours. Drive to Nayapul and trek to Hille for 4 hours. Go for an easy and short day trek through the local village. Go for an easy and short day trek through the local village.
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3Day 03
Forest Trek from Hille to Ghorepani
Walk for about 6 hours through rhododendron forest with waterfalls and experience the Himalayan view. Walk for about 6 hours through rhododendron forest with waterfalls and experience the Himalayan view.
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4Day 04
Sunrise at Poon Hill and Trek to Tadapani
Early in the morning, walk to Poon Hill for the sunrise view of the snow-capped Himalayas. You may see an almost 180-degree panorama. Early in the morning, walk to Poon Hill for the sunrise view of the snow-capped Himalayas. You may see an almost 180-degree panorama. Head back to the lodge for breakfast. Head back to the lodge for breakfast. Then, continue the trek to Tadapani. Then, continue the trek to Tadapani.
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5Day 05
Village Trails and Himalayan Vistas to Chhumrung
Experience the local culture and Himalayan vistas. Experience the local culture and Himalayan vistas. Walk along the rice fields and villages. Walk along the rice fields and villages. Reach Chhumrung. Reach Chhumrung.
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6Day 06
Through Rhododendron and Bamboo Forest to Himalayan Hotel
Walk past the lush rhododendron forest and bamboo forest with amazing waterfalls. You may encounter langurs and mountain goats. Walk past the lush rhododendron forest and bamboo forest with amazing waterfalls. You may encounter langurs and mountain goats.
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7Day 07
High-Altitude Trek to Annapurna Base Camp
Walk slowly as you have now reached above 3800 m. Avoid altitude sickness and drink plenty of water. Walk slowly as you have now reached above 3800 m. Avoid altitude sickness and drink plenty of water. Reach Machapuchre and walk two hours to Annapurna Base Camp. Reach Machapuchre and walk two hours to Annapurna Base Camp. Enjoy the sunset at Annapurna Base Camp. Enjoy the sunset at Annapurna Base Camp.
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8Day 08
Sunrise at Base Camp and Descent to Bamboo
After enjoying the sunrise at Base Camp, trek down to Bamboo on the same route. It may take about 8 hours. After enjoying the sunrise at Base Camp, trek down to Bamboo on the same route. It may take about 8 hours.
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9Day 09
Descend to the Natural Hot Spring
Walk back to Chhumrung and descend to the natural hot spring. Walk back to Chhumrung and descend to the natural hot spring. Enjoy the hot bath. Enjoy the hot bath.
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10Day 10
Forest Walk to Nayapul and Return to Pokhara
After walking through the forest and beautiful villages, reach Nayapul. You may catch a bus to Pokhara from here. After walking through the forest and beautiful villages, reach Nayapul. You may catch a bus to Pokhara from here. Enjoy the lake city. Enjoy the lake city.
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11Day 11
Morning Bus Ride Back to Kathmandu
Take a morning tourist bus to Kathmandu. Take a morning tourist bus to Kathmandu.
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12Day 12
Airport Transfer and Departure
Finally, transfer to the airport for your final departure to your next destination. Finally, transfer to the airport for your final departure to your next destination. Tour ends.
Meeting Point
Meeting point: Kathmandu 44600, Nepal · Tour start: Kathmandu 44600, Nepal — Tour ends at the same location as the start point.