The 10 days Annapurna Base Camp trek via Poon Hill is the best route for cultural insight & Himalayan views. This route comes to several view points & gives you more time to acclimatize before ABC.
Day 01: Drive to Nayapul from Pokhara (1.5 hours) and trek to Tikedunga (4 hours)
On this day you will travel from Pokhara to Nayapul, the journey by car will take about 1.5 hours. After this, you will begin your trek to Tikedung, which will take about 4 hours. Your route will take you through beautiful forests and villages, allowing you to enjoy your first impressions of the natural surroundings.
Day 02: Climbing Ghorepani (6 hours / 2800 m)
Today you will continue your journey by climbing Ghorepani. It will take about 6 hours and take you to an altitude of about 2800 meters. During the climb, you will be able to enjoy stunning views of the mountains and surrounding landscapes.
Day 03: Poon Hill Trek (50min/3200m) | Trek to Tadapani
In the morning, you'll embark on a short trek to Pune Hill, where you can enjoy stunning views of the sunrise over the Annapurna mountain range. After this, you will continue your journey to Tadapani where you will spend the rest of the day.
Day 04: Trek to Chhomrong (5 hours / 2100m)
Today your route will take you to Chomrong, which will take about 5 hours. This charming mountain village is located at an altitude of approximately 2100 meters and offers magnificent views of the surrounding mountains and valleys.
Day 05: Trek to Dovan (2400 m / 6 hours)
You will continue to Dovan, which will take about 6 hours. This section of the trail takes you through dense forests and you'll encounter many species of plants and animals along the way.
Day 06: Climbing Deurali (5 hours / 3300 m)
Today your route will take you to Deurali, which will take about 5 hours. As you climb, you will feel changes in the landscape, encounter high mountain meadows and see beautiful views.
Day 07: Trek to Annapurna Base Camp (5 hours / 4200m)
Today, your route will take you to Annapurna Base Camp, where you will enjoy magnificent views of the surrounding peaks. This section of the route will take about 5 hours and will allow you to immerse yourself in the atmosphere of the high mountains.
Day 08: Descent to Bamba (6 hours)
Today your journey will continue with a descent back to Bamba, which will take approximately 6 hours. During this day you will pass through a variety of landscapes.
Day 09: Trek back to Jhinu Danda (5 hrs / 1,600 m)| Bathe in natural hot spring
We follow the same trail that we took to climb up till Chhomrong. Climb down steely on the stone steeps to the village of Jhinu. We settle into our lodge and then head down half and hour to natural hot spring pool in the shore of Modi river. Enjoy the natural hot spring and enjoy your last night in the mountain.
Day 10: Follow the Modi river coast to Nayapul and drive back to Pokhara
From Jhinu, we will basically traverse along the Modi river to Nayapul from where we started our trek in 5 hrs. We will be picked up by a car for a drive to Pokhara. Overnight in Pokhara.