Wellness Trek
Annapurna Base Camp via Poon Hill
Best time to go
Why these dates? Responsible Adventures selects departure periods based on weather, trail or road conditions, high-pass accessibility and the overall quality of your experience — not simply whether the destination is technically accessible.
Overview
A classic Annapurna Sanctuary trek combining the sunrise viewpoint of Poon Hill with the amphitheatre of peaks at Annapurna Base Camp (4,130m). Lush rhododendron forests, Gurung villages, hot springs at Jhinu Danda and the lakeside charm of Pokhara.
Highlights
Day by day
Arrive in Kathmandu
Met by your trek leader, hotel transfer and trip briefing.
Fly to Pokhara, trek to Banthanti (2,300m)
30min flight, 2hr drive, then a steep climb via Ulleri to Banthanti (~3hrs).
Trek to Ghorepani (2,850m)
3–4hrs through oak and rhododendron forest; optional evening Poon Hill sunset.
Poon Hill sunrise & trek to Tadapani (2,640m)
Dawn hike to Poon Hill (3,210m) for the Himalayan panorama, then ~6hrs to Tadapani.
Trek to Sinuwa (2,340m)
6–7hrs descending through forest and Gurung villages, crossing the Chomrong River.
Trek to Doban (2,650m)
6hrs through thick forest with langur monkeys and glimpses of the peaks.
Trek to Machapuchare Base Camp (3,700m)
5hrs past waterfalls and Hinku Cave to MBC at the foot of Fishtail.
Trek to Annapurna Base Camp (4,130m)
A gentle 2hr climb into the 360° amphitheatre of Annapurna peaks.
Sunrise at ABC & descend to Bamboo (2,310m)
Dawn spectacle over Annapurna, then a long 6–7hr descent.
Trek to Jhinu Danda (1,720m) & hot springs
5–6hrs to Jhinu Danda; relax in the natural hot springs.
Trek to Pothana (1,900m)
7hrs via Landruk and Deurali; celebratory last night with the crew.
Trek to Dhampus & drive to Pokhara
90min walk to Dhampus, 75min drive to Pokhara; lakeside afternoon.
Fly back to Kathmandu
Morning flight; last-minute shopping and a farewell dinner.
International departure
Airport transfer 3 hours before departure.
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What's included
- Boutique hotels in Kathmandu & Pokhara (B&B)
- Lodges twin-share
- All transport & domestic airfare
- Expert trek leader
- Trekking chef
- Assistant guides & porters
- Crew clothing, food & insurance
- All permits
- All meals on the trek
Not included
- International airfare & taxes
- Nepal visa
- Travel insurance (heli evacuation)
- Tips
- Personal expenses
Annapurna Base Camp via Poon Hill
14 days · Challenging
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