Poon Hill & Annapurna Base Camp Trek
Two of Annapurna's best viewpoints in one trip
Duration
11 Days
Max Altitude
4,130 m / 13,549 ft (Annapurna Base Camp)
Best Season
March–May & September–December
Group Size
2–12 (private trips available)
Overview
For trekkers who want the full Annapurna experience, this combined itinerary links the gentle, forested trails and iconic sunrise of Ghorepani Poon Hill with the deeper, higher journey into the Annapurna Sanctuary to Annapurna Base Camp. The extra days built into this route give better acclimatization than a standalone ABC trek and let you experience a wider range of landscapes, from subtropical river valleys to high glacial moraine at the foot of Annapurna I.
Trip Highlights
- Poon Hill sunrise over the Annapurna and Dhaulagiri ranges
- Annapurna Base Camp amphitheatre surrounded by 7,000–8,000 m peaks
- Natural hot springs at Jhinu Danda
- Gurung and Magar villages, rhododendron forest
- Better acclimatized pacing than the standalone ABC trek
Day-by-Day Itinerary
Day 1
Drive to Nayapul, trek to Tikhedhunga
Drive from Pokhara to the trailhead and trek to Tikhedhunga (1,540 m).
Day 2
Trek to Ghorepani
Climb through rhododendron forest to Ghorepani (2,860 m).
Day 3
Poon Hill sunrise, trek to Tadapani
Sunrise hike to Poon Hill, then continue to Tadapani.
Day 4
Trek to Chhomrong
Descend and climb to Chhomrong (2,170 m), gateway to the Sanctuary.
Day 5
Trek to Bamboo/Dovan
Descend into the Modi Khola gorge toward Bamboo or Dovan.
Day 6
Trek to Deurali
Continue climbing through forest and avalanche zones to Deurali (3,230 m).
Day 7
Trek to Annapurna Base Camp
Pass Machhapuchhre Base Camp to reach Annapurna Base Camp (4,130 m).
Day 8
Descend to Bamboo
Long descent back down the gorge.
Day 9
Trek to Jhinu Danda
Continue descending to Jhinu Danda; relax in the natural hot springs.
Day 10
Trek to Nayapul, drive to Pokhara
Final descent to Nayapul and drive back to Pokhara.
Day 11
Contingency / Pokhara leisure day
Buffer day for weather delays, or free time in Pokhara.
Cost Includes
- Pokhara–Nayapul–Pokhara transport
- Licensed trekking guide
- Porter service
- Teahouse accommodation
- All permits
Cost Excludes
- Kathmandu–Pokhara transport
- Meals outside the trek
- Travel insurance
- Tips
Permits Required
- Annapurna Conservation Area Permit (ACAP)
- TIMS Card
Poon Hill & Annapurna Base Camp Trek — FAQs
The combined route adds gentler early days that help acclimatization, and gives you two distinct panoramas — Poon Hill's wide sunrise view and ABC's close-up amphitheatre — for only a couple of extra days on the trail.
