ABC and Poon Hill Trek

01 / THE EXPERIENCE

Discover the journey

In the Annapurna region of Nepal, there is a well-known trekking route known as the ABC (Annapurna Base Camp) and Poon Hill Trek. The walk takes you through a range of settings, from lush woods to rocky terrain, and provides breathtaking views of the Himalayas. The walk spans a distance of about 110 kilometers and usually takes 10 to 13 days to finish. The trail travels through a number of towns and villages, including Tadapani, Chhomrong, and Machhapuchhre Base Camp, before beginning and ending in Pokhara. Reaching Poon Hill, a well-known lookout point with expansive views of the Annapurna and Dhaulagiri mountain ranges, is one of the trek's highlights. Arriving at Annapurna Base Camp, which climbs 4,130 meters above sea level and gives amazing views of Annapurna I, Annapurna South, Gangapurna, and other peaks, is another highlight. Overall, it is a beautiful trek filled with glamorous himalaya views and a chance to encounter the distinctive culture and hospitality of the Nepalese people.

02 / WHY GO

The memorable moments

Natural Experience The trail is equally a delight for natural experiences. On the third day of our trekking, we leave our luggage in hotel at Ghorepani for Poon Hill excursion before dawn to catch the spectacular sun rise. Poon Hill is one of the best viewpoints in this trek for a sun-rise view and mountain vista. Mount Dhaulagiri, the Annapurna Range and Mount Machhapuchhre (Fishtail Mountain) to the northern part and the Butterfly Peaks in the far western part are all visible from atop Poon Hill. (SHOULD YOU SAY SOMETHING ABOUT WHAT YOU SEE WHEN YOU REACH ABC, in this part?). Finding yourself in the base giant Annapurna I (8091m) with 360 degree Mountain View is terrifically beautiful that is beyond your imagination that is an unforgettable lifetime mountain holiday experience in Nepal. Hot springs There is a natural hot spring near Jhinu Danda, you can cleanse yourself spiritually in natural hot springs with bathing areas in the lap of the mountains. Locals believe that the waters have a healing quality that ease away your aches and pains. People and Culture The locals we will encounter in Annapurna Base Camp Route are mix ethnic groups; there are Brahmans and Chhetris in lower elevations and Mongoloid Himalayan people in Himalaya. Mostly there are Gurung and Magar people in the area, famous for Gurkha regiment. If you would like to explore more cultural and traditional heritages in Himalaya then Wilderness Excursion suggest you to trek to Langtang, Manaslu, and Everest region. But no doubt that Annapurna is the best for scenery as some 55000 people trek there every year.

03 / YOUR ROUTE

Journey at a glance

Day Day 1: Arrival in Kathmandu and trek preparation — Upon arrival at Kathmandu airport, you will be welcomed by our representative and transferred to your hotel. You will receive a briefing of the trip after refreshing. You can visit a temple or historical site depending on your time of arrival. Day Day 2: Fly to Pokhara and Drive to Nayapul and Trek to Tikhedhunga (1,540m/5052.49ft) — Kathmandu - Pokhara - Nayapul - Tikhedhunga You will fly to Pokhara early in the morning and drive to the trailhead at Nayapul, which will take around an hour and a half. From here, you will begin your trek and cross the Modi Khola river. You will gradually ascend and descend through small villages and cultivated fields before reaching Tikhedhunga. Distance (KTM - PKR) - 147 km/ 91.3 mi Flight Time - 45 min Driving Distance - 40 km/ 24.8mi Driving Time - 1.5 hr Trekking Distance - 9 km/5.6 mi Trekking Time: 3 hrs Day Day 3: Trek from Tikhedhunga to Ghorepani (2,850m/9350.3ft) — Tikhedhunga - Ulleri - Ghorepani Today, you will trek to Ghorepani, a beautiful village located at the foothills of Annapurna South. The route will take you through dense forests, waterfalls, and streams. The trek will be fairly challenging as we will have to climb a steep staircase of more than 3,000 steps to reach Ulleri. We will then continue trekking through oak and rhododendron forests before reaching Ghorepani Trekking Distance - 1 km/ 7.5 mi Trekking Time: 6-7 hrs Day Day 4: Hike to Poon Hill (3,210m/10531.5ft) and Trek to Tadapani (2,630m/8628.6ft) — Ghorepani - Tadapani You will wake up early in the morning and hike to Poon Hill to catch the sunrise over the panoramic views of the Annapurna and Dhaulagiri mountain ranges. After spending some time at Poon Hill, you will return to Ghorepani for breakfast before continuing on to Tadapani through beautiful rhododendron forests. Dinner and overnight stay at Tadapani. Trekking Distance - 11 km/6.8 mi Trekking Time: 6-7 hrs Day Day 5: Trek from Tadapani to Chhomrong (2,170m) (5-6 hours) — Tadapani - Kimrong Valley - Chhomroong To get to Kimrong Valley from this lovely and peaceful village, take a morning walk downhill through a cool grove of rhododendron and pine trees. The final permanent Gurung hamlet and the starting point for the Annapurna Base Camp and Sanctuary Trekking, Chomrong Village is reached after an hour-long ascent from Kimrong Valley and a short descent to the main settlement. Trekking Distance - 6 km/4.7 mi Trekking Time: 5-6 hrs Day Day 6: Trek From Chhomrong to Dovan (2,505 m/8,220 ft) — Chhomrong - Sinuwa - Bamboo - Dovan We start after breakfast at 8:00am. From here on, leaving at this time will be a routine. First the trail descends down to cross a small stream and then ascends to Sinuwa. It will descend again and gradually ascend. We will have to follow local rules as we are officially in the Annapurna Sanctuary where the locals prohibit carrying and consuming pork and fish. There are signs to make you aware of local norms. Trekking Distance - 8.6 km/5.3 mi Trekking Time: 5-6 hrs Day Day 7: Trek from Dovan to Deurali (3,230 m/10,597 ft) — Dovan - Himalaya - Deurali Following the Modi river, we will gradually gain altitude in the Rhododendron forests and then in the Bamboo forests passing the village of Bamboo. En route, we will make a brief stop at a natural cave known as Hinku Cave. The area above the cave is the sheer cliffs below Mt. Hiunchuli massif. Often prone to avalanches in bad weather, the cave itself is a rather safe location.The trail descends from Hinku cave to cross a small stream and ascends again to reach Deurali. This village is situated just at the foot of Mt. Hiunchuli. Trekking Distance - 7.7 km/4.7 mi Trekking Time: 4-5 hrs Day Day 8: Trek from Deurali to Machhapuchhre Base Camp (3712m / 12178 ft) — Deurali - Machhapuchhre Base Camp The view opens up a bit from here. You will see Mt. Fish Tail and the upper trails of Mardi Himal across Modi River. Our trail is at the foothills of Mt. Hiunchuli. Machhapuchhre Base Camp has beautiful pastures and some other Mountains in Annapurna ranges will appear from here on. Trekking Distance - 4.5 km/2.7 mi Trekking Time: 2-3 hrs Day Day 9: Trek to Annapurna Base Camp (4,130 m/13,550 ft), 5-6 hours — Machhapuchhre Base Camp - Annapurna Base Camp The trail passes through glacial moraines and offers stunning views of the Annapurna massif. We will stay in a lodge at Annapurna Base Camp (4130m). It is around 2 hours from Machapuchare Base Camp. Trekking Distance - 4 km/2.4 mi Trekking Time: 5-6 hrs Day Day 10: Trek from Annapurna Base Camp to Bamboo (2,310 m/7,580 ft) — Annapurna Base Camp - Bamboo Today we will trek down to Bamboo, a 10 miles trek from Annapurna base camp . We will continue our trek out of the“Annapurna Sanctuary “ passing the Modi River Valley and eventually making it to Bamboo. We will encounter huge mountains on our way and feel the cold breeze on our way. After todays journey we will spend overnight at Bamboo. Trekking Distance - 11.2 km/7 mi Trekking Time: 7-8 hrs Day Day 11: Trek from Bamboo to Jhinu Danda (1,760m) — Bamboo - Sinuwa - Chhomrong - Jhinu Danda We’ll continue our way down the river, passing through the beautiful forests. We will start ascending, passing through the serene forests of rhododendron, bamboo, and oak after continuing our way down to Kimrong Khola. We will be passing from Chomrong village and finally descending down to Jhinu Danda. You may go for a dip at the hot spring in Jhinu danda just 20 minutes walk downhill near Modi river. Trekking Distance - 8.5 km/ 5.2 mi Trekking Time: 5-6 hrs Day Day 12: Trek from Jhinu Danda to Nayapul (3 hours) and drive to Pokhara (1 hour) — Jhinu Danda - Nayapul - Pokhara We trek from Jhinu Danda to NayaPul and then drive back to Pokhara. Upon reaching Naya Pul, we head back to the beautiful city of Pokhara via jeep. It will take us about one and half hours. Trekking Distance - 8.5 km/ 5.2 mi Trekking Time: 5-6 hrs Day Day 13: Fly back to Kathmandu and Depart to your country — After a marvelous time on high mountains, and hills of Annapurna Himal, you will depart from Pokhara to Kathmandu through flight, in the early morning and depart to your country in the same day. Alternatively, you can stay in Kathmandu to explore the city and proceed for your destination the next day by increasing an extra day.

YOUR DAY-BY-DAY ROUTE

Day-by-day itinerary

Day 1Arrival in Kathmandu and trek preparation — Upon arrival at Kathmandu airport, you will be welcomed by our representative and transferred to your hotel. You will receive a briefing of the trip after refreshing. You can visit a temple or historical site depending on your time of arrival.+