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Annapurna Base Camp Trek Via Poon Hill - 15 Days

Name: Annapurna Base Camp Trek Via Poon Hill
Brand: Annapurna Base Camp Trek Via Poon Hill
Price: 830 USD
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Rating: 5 (1089 reviews)

Duration

15 Days

Age Range 10 - 70 years

Destination Annapurna Region, Nepal

Activities Featured Trips to Annapurna, Trekking In Nepal

Group Size 1 - 30

Arrival City

Kathmandu

Accomodation

Hotel/Lodge/Tea House

Best Season

Spring and Autumn

Guide

Guided Tour

Maximum Altitude

4310m

Meals

BLD During Trek

Transportation

Private/Public Vehicle

Walking Hours

6-7 Hours Trek

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Annapurna Base Camp Via Poon Hill Trek Map

Detailed Itinerary - Annapurna Base Camp Trek Via Poon Hill

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Day 1: Pick up from Airport and drive to your hotel in Kathmandu(1,365m/4477ft) , Hotel Accommodation.

Highest Altitude 1,365m/4477ft

Hotel Accommodation

Day 2: World Heritage Sightseeing tour of Kathmandu. Hotel Accommodation.

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Hotel Accommodation

Includes standard meals ( Breakfast )

Day 3: Drive to Pokhara (828 m /2716 ft)(200km/124mi) 6 – 7 hrs, Hotel Accommodation.

Trek Duration 6 – 7 hrs

Hotel Accommodation

Includes standard meals ( Breakfast )

Day 4: Pokhara to Nayapul (1070 m / 3510 ft) (53km/32.9mi) and Trek to Ulleri(2050m/6724 ft) (7km/4.3mi) 5-6 hrs, Tea House Accommodation.

Highest Altitude 2050m/6724 ft

Includes standard meals ( Breakfast , Lunch , Dinner )

Day 5: Trek to Ghorepani (2880 m/ 9446 ft) (11km/6.02mi) 6-7 hrs, Tea House Accommodation.

Trek Distance 11km/6.02mi

Highest Altitude 2880 m/ 9446 ft

Trek Duration 6-7 hrs

Tea House Accommodation

Includes standard meals ( Breakfast , Lunch , Dinner )

Day 6: Hike to Poonhill (3210 m / 10529) and trek to Tadapani (2630 m / 8626 ft) (11.5km/7.1mi) 6-7 hrs, Tea House Accommodation.

Trek Distance 11.5km/7.1mi

Highest Altitude 3210 m / 10529

Trek Duration 6-7 hrs

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Tea House

Includes standard meals ( Breakfast , Lunch , Dinner )

Day 7: Trek to Chhomrong (2170 m/ 7118 ft) (10km/6.2mi) 5 – 6 hrs, Tea House Accommodation.

Trek Distance 10km/6.2mi

Highest Altitude 2170 m/ 7118 ft

Trek Duration 5 – 6 hrs

Tea House

Includes standard meals ( Breakfast , Lunch , Dinner )

Day 8: Trek to Himalaya (2920 m / 9578 ft) (12km/7.4mi) 6-7 hrs, Tea House Accommodation.

Trek Distance 12km/7.4mi

Highest Altitude 2920 m / 9578 ft

Trek Duration 6-7 hrs

Tea House Accommodation

Includes standard meals ( Breakfast , Lunch , Dinner )

Day 9: Trek to Annapurna Base Camp (4,130 m / 13,546 ft) via Machhapuchhre Base Camp (3700 m / 12,136 ft) (12.5km/7.7mi) 5- 6 hrs, Tea House Accommodation.

Highest Altitude 4,130 m / 13,546 ft

Trek Duration 5-6 Hrs

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Tea House Accommodation

Includes standard meals ( Breakfast , Lunch , Dinner )

Day 10: Trek to Bamboo(2310m/7577ft) (14km/8.6mi) 7 – 8 hrs, Tea House Accommodation.

Trek Duration 7 – 8 hrs

Tea House Accommodation

Includes standard meals ( Breakfast , Lunch , Dinner )

Day 11: Trek to Jhinu Danda (1780 m / 5838 ft) (8.5km/5.2mi) 5 – 6 hrs, Tea House Accommodation.

Trek Duration 5 – 6 hrs

Tea House Accommodation

Includes standard meals ( Breakfast , Lunch , Dinner )

Day 12: Trek to Naya Pul (17km/10.5mi) then drive to Pokhara, 6 hrs trek, 1 hr drive, Hotel Accommodation.

Hotel

Includes standard meals ( Breakfast , Lunch , Dinner )

Day 13: Leisure day in Pokhara where you walk around Lakeside and enjoy the mountain view and other local activities on your own. Hotel Accommodation.

Hotel

Includes standard meals ( Breakfast )

Day 14: Drive back from Pokhara to Kathmandu on a comfortable tourist bus.(200km/124mi) 7 – 8 hrs, Hotel Accommodation.

Trek Distance 200km/124mi

Trek Duration 7 – 8 hrs

Includes standard meals ( Breakfast )

Day 15: Transfer to Airport for International departure.

Includes standard meals ( Breakfast )

Altitude Unit: M. FT.

Cost Includes

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Annapurna Base Camp Trek Via Poon Hill - 15 Days

Annapurna Base Camp Via Poon Hill Trek Map

Detailed Itinerary - Annapurna Base Camp Trek Via Poon Hill

Day 1: Pick up from Airport and drive to your hotel in Kathmandu(1,365m/4477ft) , Hotel Accommodation.

Day 2: World Heritage Sightseeing tour of Kathmandu. Hotel Accommodation.

Day 3: Drive to Pokhara (828 m /2716 ft)(200km/124mi) 6 – 7 hrs, Hotel Accommodation.

Day 4: Pokhara to Nayapul (1070 m / 3510 ft) (53km/32.9mi) and Trek to Ulleri(2050m/6724 ft) (7km/4.3mi) 5-6 hrs, Tea House Accommodation.

Day 5: Trek to Ghorepani (2880 m/ 9446 ft) (11km/6.02mi) 6-7 hrs, Tea House Accommodation.

Day 6: Hike to Poonhill (3210 m / 10529) and trek to Tadapani (2630 m / 8626 ft) (11.5km/7.1mi) 6-7 hrs, Tea House Accommodation.

Day 7: Trek to Chhomrong (2170 m/ 7118 ft) (10km/6.2mi) 5 – 6 hrs, Tea House Accommodation.

Day 8: Trek to Himalaya (2920 m / 9578 ft) (12km/7.4mi) 6-7 hrs, Tea House Accommodation.

Day 9: Trek to Annapurna Base Camp (4,130 m / 13,546 ft) via Machhapuchhre Base Camp (3700 m / 12,136 ft) (12.5km/7.7mi) 5- 6 hrs, Tea House Accommodation.

Day 10: Trek to Bamboo(2310m/7577ft) (14km/8.6mi) 7 – 8 hrs, Tea House Accommodation.

Day 11: Trek to Jhinu Danda (1780 m / 5838 ft) (8.5km/5.2mi) 5 – 6 hrs, Tea House Accommodation.

Day 12: Trek to Naya Pul (17km/10.5mi) then drive to Pokhara, 6 hrs trek, 1 hr drive, Hotel Accommodation.

Day 13: Leisure day in Pokhara where you walk around Lakeside and enjoy the mountain view and other local activities on your own. Hotel Accommodation.

Day 14: Drive back from Pokhara to Kathmandu on a comfortable tourist bus.(200km/124mi) 7 – 8 hrs, Hotel Accommodation.

Day 15: Transfer to Airport for International departure.

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