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ABC Trek with Poonhill 11 Days

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Best Price
Price starting from $1,150
US $ 766 per person
No of people Price per person
1 - 1 $1,046
2 - 6 $766
7 - 10 $726
11 - 16 $676
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Duration
11 days
Max. Elevation
4130m
Group size
2-16(Single Supplement $275)
Level
MODERATE
Transportation
Land (Tourist Bus), Private Vehicle and Air(optional).
Best Season
September to December March to Mid Jun
Accommodation
Hotel in Kathmandu, Pokhara Lodge/Guesthouse in Trek
Meals
Bed and Breakfast
Starts at
Kathmandu
Ends at
Kathmandu
Trip Route
Kathmandu- Pokhara- Poonhill- ABC- Jhinu Danda- Pokhara- Kathmandu

Highlights

    • Walk through the core part of the Annapurna Conservation Area
    • Ascend up to Poonhill and witness the marvellous Annapurna massif, giant Dhaulagiri, HiunChuli, Machhapuchhre, Lamjung Himal, and Manaslu with the first fall of sun rays.
    • Step at ABC and add one brick to your travel history
    • Enjoy walking around Pokhara city with its cool lake and waterfalls
    • Acknowledge local accommodations, foods and culture
"Ascend Poonhill and Annapurna Base Camp with ABC Trek with Poonhill and marvel at Annapurna Massif, Dhaulagiri, Machhapuchhre with stunning Sunrise''
ABC Trek with Poonhill Video

Have you thought of doing ABC (Annapurna Base Camp) trek combined with Poonhill in Nepal? If so, then go with this ABC Trek with Poonhill for 11 days. If you have got 10 or 11 days to spend in Nepal for a moderate trek, ABC trek with Poohill will be rewarding even for beginners those who planning to do other adventure trekking like Manaslu Circuit Trek, Annapurna Circuit Trek or Everest Base Camp Trek. Actually, ABC Trek via Poonhill can hugely benefit one if you are looking for basic experiences and skills for other challenging trekking trips in the future.  

ABC Trek via Poonhill rewards you with astonishing walks through country hamlets, Annapurna Conservation Area with diverse species of flora and fauna and the mountain views including Annapurna Massif, Machhapuchhre, Dhaulagiri, Manaslu, Ganesh Himal and HiunChuli. Trekkers can do ABC Trek directly without Poonhill but many people who have combined these two ABC (4160m) and Poonhill(3210m) in one trekking trip recommend others to go to Poonhill first and then to ABC. It is because your body will acclimatize properly and you will have completely distinct experiences of being in two different destinations. What you see from ABC cannot be seen from Poonhill and what can be seen from Ponhill is never seen from ABC. If you want to know about ABC Trek with Poonhill Trek Transportation, Annapurna Base Camp Jeep Ride   will let you know about all required information about Annapurna Trek Transportation options. 

The beginners will hugely be benefited from this ABC Trek with Poonhill 11 days because they can walk up to Poonhill (3210m) through Ghorepani ( 2800m) and can test their stamina before going to ABC and they can accomplish the ABC trek successfully.

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  3. Annapurna Base Camp Trek 8 Days 
  4. Mardi Himal Trek 8 days 
  5. Annapurna Base Camp Jeep Ride with Helicopter Return 
  6. Annapurna Base Camp Budget Trek
  7. 3 days Poonhill Trek 

Annapurna Base Camp Trek via Poonhill commences from Kathmandu with a tourist bus ride ( normally) (domestic flight from Kathmandu to Pokhara- Optional- 35 minutes). The 6-7 hours tourist bus ride takes you to the beautiful city of Pokhara.

Next, the real trekking commences after 2.30 hrs. jeep drive to Ulleri from Pokhara. The trail takes you through deep woods and the natural waterfalls of Annapurna Conservation Area letting you feel the true taste of wild nature. Then, you ascend up to Ghorepani and finally Poon Hill and can witness the marvelous Annapurna massif, giant Dhaulagiri, Him Chuli, Machhapuchhre, Lamjung Himal, Manaslu and Ganesh Himal with the first fall of sun rays.

Afterwards, you head for your final destination, ABC. Through the core part of Annapurna Conservation Area with a number of magnificent mountain panoramas and natural astonishments. The local people and the settlements, local food items and accommodations, the unique culture and most importantly the mountain view, Annapurna-I and stepping at ABC will make you enlightened during this  11 days ABC Trek with Poon Hill.

Finally, you walk down to Jhinu Danda to heal your exhausted muscles by dipping your body into a natural hot spring and drive back to Pokhara with a 4 WD jeep to end your trek.

Annapurna Base Camp with Poon Hill 

Do you know the fact that the best way of trekking to Annapurna Base Camp Trek is via Poon Hill? Yes ladies and fellas, the most rewarding way of getting to Annapurna Base Camp (4160m) is by ascending Poon Hill (3210m) first. It is believed that trekkers can enjoy more breathtaking Annapurna, Dhaulagiri, Manaslu, Ganesh Himal and Machhapuchhre from Poon Hill than from Annapurna Base Camp. Moreover, if you walk up to Poon Hill before you head to ABC, you can test your stamina and learn basic skills of trekking so that you can be more confident and determined. Most importantly, 90 % people who plan their ABC Trek walk via Poon Hill as they want to celebrate more fascinating mountain views and sunrie and can at least enjoy 2-3 days hiking before trekking to Annapurna Base Camp. So, if you have got 8-10 days time with you for Annapurna Base Camp Trek, you can definitely go via Poon Hill. Therefore, Annapurna Base Camp with Poon Hill will be more fascinating and exciting than heading to ABC directly. 

What are  Required Permits for Annapurna Base Camp Trek via Poon hill? 

 The trek route requires two different types of permits. These are the Annapurna Conservation Area Entry Permit and TIMS ( Trekking Information Management System) Card. The TIMS Card costs USD 20 and ACAP Entry Permits costs USD 30. You can obtain these two Annapurna Base Camp Trek  Permits through your local travel partner you are using for your Nepal trip or you can collect them directly. Simply provide your travel partner a copy of your passport and some recent photographs, and they will get the permits for you.

How difficult is ABC Trek via Poon hill? 

 It is a moderate adventure up to 4160 m above sea level, the highest elevation of  Annapurna Base Camp Trek with Poon hill. So, even beginners with some skills and moderate stamina of trekking can accomplish this trek successfully. However,  one requires a good level of fitness and proper preparations like regular walks and exercises on a daily basis. Having packed with the right trekking gear and with a good level of fitness, you can do this trek without any hindrances on the trail to ABC and back to Pokhara.

There is no age bar for ABC Trek via Poonhill and even beginners and people old like 70 can do this trek with the right pacing and acclimatization but need to be accompanied by a professional trekking crew. IF you are not going to ABC, then, you can do only Poon Hill Trek 7 days or Ghorepani- Poon Hill Trek 3 days instead. You will enjoy breathtaking mountain views with even Poonhill Trek as in ABC Trek. 

Those who have 6-7 hours of walking stamina with an ascent of 400-500meters, getting the highest elevation of 4130 m can do this trek. If you have confident with basic skills of hiking or trekking, you can easily conquer over ABC Trek via Poonhill 11 days. There is no threat of altitude sickness in Annapurna Base Camp Trek

Food and Accommodation in ABC Trek via Poonhill 

Until Pokhara, trekkers will enjoy luxury accommodations and they can have the food items they like. But, when they ascend up to Ulleri and Poonhill-Ghorepani, or when they ascend up to Jhino Danda, they may not have such a chance to have the accommodation and food items. However, don’t be sad, there are plenty of lodges and guesthouses to organize your accommodation and food. Moreover, your guide will manage your beautiful food and accommodation for you during the trek. The local guesthouses and the lodges will offer you food items with certain criteria with prices mentioned in the menu during your 11 Days Annapurna Base Camp Trek via Poonhill. 

Note: Sometimes, it may be difficult to find the right accommodation during two peak trekking seasons in Nepal: Autumn( Sep-Nov) and Spring(Mar-May). 

Transportation options for ABC Trek with Poonhill 

If you are starting ABC Trek via Poonhill  from Kathmandu, you will have two options: air and land and if you are starting it from Pokhara, then, you have got the only choice that is land. The flight from Kathmandu to Pokhara is 40 minutes maximum and the road trip is 7-8 hours. Even, the road gets disturbed by heavy traffic and other issues. So, flight is recommended.

After you get to Pokhara, you again have to drive to Nayapool/Birethanti for 2 hours or directly drive to Ghandruk or you can directly drive to Jhino Danda if you are following another trail and begin the hiking. While returning back from Annapurna Base Camp, you can drive directly from Ghandruk to Pokhara and Pokhara to Kathmandu. ( Flight from Pokhara is optional and still can be done in request) 

Guide and Porter for ABC Trek via Poon Hill 

You require hiring at least a guide for your Annapurna Base Camp Trek with Poonhill. Without a guide, you are not permitted to do Poonhill Trek or further to Annapurna Base Camp. The guide has a government license with coordination knowing the local flora and fauna, Entire Mountain views, well-known precautions, and local culture and speaks English very well. Even the porter will help in many ways like carrying your baggage and helping in walking if the trail is straight up and steep down.

ABC Poon Hill Trek Itinerary

ABC Poon Hill Trek Itinerary begins from Kathmandu with a 7 hours drive or 30 minutes flight for Pokhara. One you reach Pokhara, you will stay overnight at Hotel. You will have number of homestay to luxury hotels in Pokhara. If you arrive Pokhara earlier, one can do Pokhara Sightseeing Tour to World Peace Stupa, Davis Fall, Gupteswor Mahadev Cave, Pumdikot Mahadev Statue and stroll around Fewa Lake in the evening. 

Next, ABC via Poon Hill Trek Itienrary commences with 3 hours drive to Ulleri in Spring, Winter and Autumn and only up to Nayapool/Birethanti in summer days. Begin exciting hiking through Ulleri(1960m) and Banthanti(2140m) villages before ascending Ghorepani(2860m).

You guys will enjoy specatacular walk though Annapruna Conservation Area with natural water falls, deep woods, diverse species of birds and animals in this section of trek from Ulleri to Ghorepani. 

Ascend Ghorepani village which offers you entire massive Annapurna mountain range with Dhaulagiri, Machhapuchhre, Manaslu, Ganesh Himal and Lamjung Himal. Ghorepani has beautiful lodges and hotes to stay overnight. 

Ascend Poon Hill (3210m) early in the morning before sunrises. It takes around 1 hour to get the top of the Poon Hill and witness enthralling Annpurna, Dhaulagiri, Machhapuchhre and many numerous snow-fed peask with the sttnning reflection of sunrays early in the morning. You don’t really believe your eyes to witnessing such marvelous mountain summits with enchanting sunrise from the Poon Hill View Point. 

You will switch your walk to different part of Annapurna region via Tadapani now after you been to Poon Hill.

Walk past the beautiful local villages and landscapes including Chhomrong, Sinuwa, Bamboo, Himalayan and Deurali on the trail. After you walk via Machhapuchhre Base Camp( 3700m), get to Annapurna Base Camp(4160m) the final destination of ABC Poon Hill Itienrary.

You are just infront of giant Annapurna South and if you look downwards, alluring and most astonishing Machhapuchhre is warmly greting you and you feel grandly blessed with these splendors of Annapurna mountains here at Annapurna Base Camp. 

Remember one thing that you won’t miss Hotel Spring at Jhino Danda though you walk via Poon Hill in the beginning in ABC Poon Hill Trek Itinerary. Actually, it will very exciting to begin from Poon Hill and end your ABC trek in Jhino Danda with natural hot springs where you can dip your exhausted body for a complete relaxation before you drive back to Pokhara and Kathmandu. 

Important Note

Trekking Mode:  On the best available lodge en-route trekking.

Trekking Grade:  Moderate walks.

Highest Point: At Annapurna Base Camp 4,160 m / 13,549 feet.  

Local culture/religion:  Gurung tribes follow Buddhism and Hinduism religions and cultures.

Trekking duration:  8 Nights and 9 Days with a short drive both ways.

Total Trip in Nepal:  10 Nights and 11 Days from arrival to departure.

Best Seasons 

To do ABC Trek with Poonhill, visitors can enjoy walks in nearly all seasons of the year. The best seasons are spring and autumn/fall, the peak time for trekking.
Springtime begins from March onward to May, when wildflowers are in seasonal bloom. The day is much longer full of sunshine and fine sunny days for views and pleasant walks. 
Autumn/fall, days are mostly clear with enough sunshine, but shorter days, due to limited sunlight hours. Cold mornings and nighttime.
If you want to know some more details about Weather in Nepal, please click the link: weather-in-Nepal
High Altitude Sickness
High altitude sickness is a condition that can occur when our body does not adapt well to having less atmospheric pressure and oxygen at high altitudes. It typically affects individuals who are not acclimatized to high altitudes and can be potentially dangerous if progresses to more severe forms without treatment. You need to learn more about high altitude sickness information.

Must Know Things Before Travelling to Nepal

People type and search for things to know before deciding on a trip to Nepal on Google and other social media platforms and find several posts about the topic. Though you are fed several pieces of information about things you should do before deciding on a trip to Nepal, you have to be very selective about the authentic ones. If you go haphazardly through the article and the information, you may be misled while travelling in Nepal and before deciding on a trip to Nepal. Ultimately, your vacation trip will be nasty. So, you must be very watchful about the must-know things to know before departing to Nepal from your country.

Various things are must-know things before deciding a trip to Nepal but a few things are much more important things to know before departing from your country. There are 5 must-know things before deciding on a trip to Nepal. They are Weather Conditions, Geography and Culture, Currency, Food and Accommodation and Health and Securities. Now, let’s talk about these 5 must-know things about Nepal before deciding on a vacation trip in Nepal detail 5 must know things . Read the article and get the detail information about ABC Trek with Poonhill. 

Nepal Travel Info

A small landlocked country situated between China and India, covering 0.03% of the whole continent, is Nepal. Also known as the land of the Himalayas, Nepal is a treasure cove for adventure activities. Eight of the fourteen highest mountains above the height of 8000m lie here. Trekkers are bound to come across countless forests, gushing rivers, turquoise lakes, and sparkling glaciers on the trekking routes. More detailed and authentic information on our blog post Nepal Travel Info. Read it and prepare your ABC Trek with Poon Hill accordingly. 

Trip Itinerary

Arrival in Kathmandu (1,338 m/4,390 ft) and transfer to hotel.

On your first arrival at Kathmandu and Nepal International Airport, a Haven Holidays Nepal representative will receive you. After being introduced to the staff, your baggage will be loaded in the car, coach or bus as per group size. A short drive to the centre of Kathmandu city, where your hotel is located. On checking into your lovely rooms, getting refreshed from Jet-Lag, then get ready for group briefing at 4:30 pm. Where you will meet with other members too, who are going to the Annapurna Base Camp Trek with Poonhill 

Our CEO brief with related information regarding the trek, and local culture. He also introduced with Trekking guide and tour guide, Including details on accommodation and food hours of walks and overnight stops and views along the treks.

ABC Trek with Poonhill 11 Days

Max. altitude

1,338m / 4,390 ft.
ABC Trek with Poonhill 11 Days

Accommodation

Hotel
ABC Trek with Poonhill 11 Days

Meals

Non
Drive to Pokhara (822 m/2697 ft) 6 hour drive covering 220 km / 137 miles. 


Morning with pack breakfast, get ready to go Tourist Bus park for overland journey to Pokhara. An exciting drive of about normally 6 to 7 hours if it is not Traffic jams following the main Nepal busy highway, the drive leads along the Trisuli River. One of the most popular rivers for rafting adventure, the drive then diverts towards the west to reach Pokhara city. Along the drive, one can experience rural farm life with grand views of snow-capped peaks. Slowly the drive ends on reaching Pokhara by the lovely Phewa Lake side, where all good hotels are located. After checking into a nice room, having time to browse around the Phewa Lakeside.

(Optional: by air from Kathmandu to Pokhara, a scenic flight of 30 minutes)

ABC Trek with Poonhill 11 Days

Max. altitude

822m / 2,697 ft.
ABC Trek with Poonhill 11 Days

Accommodation

Hotel
ABC Trek with Poonhill 11 Days

Meals

Breakfast
ABC Trek with Poonhill 11 Days

Hours

8
Drive to  Birethanti and Trek to Ulleri ( 1950m/6,398 ft)) - 5hrs

After breakfast at the hotel in Pokhara, you will take a 1-hour drive from Pokhara to Birethanti and then trek to Ulleri ( 1950m). Initially, you will drive to Kande via Hemja then to Naudanda, Nayapul and Birethanti. After you pass Birethanti, you will ascend to Ulleri. As you arrive at Thikhedhunga you will have lunch here and walk up to Ulleri. It will take around 1 hour and 45 minutes to get to Ulleri from Thikhedunga. Ulleri serves as an excellent introduction to the beauty and challenge of trekking in the Annapurna region. The village's welcoming atmosphere and stunning scenery make it a memorable stop on your journey. Overnight at a lodge at Ulleri.

ABC Trek with Poonhill 11 Days

Max. altitude

1,950m / 6,398 ft.
ABC Trek with Poonhill 11 Days

Accommodation

Lodge
ABC Trek with Poonhill 11 Days

Meals

Breakfast
ABC Trek with Poonhill 11 Days

Hours

5
Trek to Ghorepani village (2,885 m/9,465 ft)via Banthanti- 06 hrs.

After a refreshing break, Ulleri village is populated by Magar people, the main hill tribes of Western Nepal. Enjoy the views of Annapurna peaks. The walk continues, through Banthanti, as the trail gets better on a gradual winding path to Ghorepani.The highest overnight stops of the trip, enjoy the lunch stop along the way and continue the trek on a winding path with short ups. You will enjoy deep woods, serenity and natural waterfalls on the way to Ghorepani. walk leads amidst beautiful woods of pines and rhododendrons to reach the main welcome gate, the entrance to Ghorepani village. First, you will reach Lower Ghorepani and after a 15-minute walk, you will get to Upper Ghorepani or Main Ghorepani village.

Overnight at a lodge at Ghorepani. 

ABC Trek with Poonhill 11 Days

Max. altitude

3,210m / 10,531 ft.
ABC Trek with Poonhill 11 Days

Accommodation

Lodge
ABC Trek with Poonhill 11 Days

Meals

Breakfast
ABC Trek with Poonhill 11 Days

Hours

4
Morning hike to Poon Hil (3,210 m/ 10,531 ft) and trek to Tadapani 2,640 m - 06 hrs

Start the early morning hike, a climb to Poon Hilltop (3210 m) takes about an hour or a little more. On reaching the top and the highest point of the adventure enjoy the stunning sunrise views. Poon Hill with an observation tower to catch more panoramic views of the staggering mountain range. After bright and striking sunrise views along with a grand panorama of the world’s highest peaks of Dhaulagiri, Manaslu and Annapurna Himalayas with arrays of snow peaks.  Being refreshed with cool morning breathtaking views, head downhill to Ghorepani for breakfast, and then continue walking. From Ghorepani on an alternative route, offers more scenic views with new places of southern ridges of the Annapurna Himalayas. Climb to the top of Deurali Hill(Thaple Danda) which is almost the same height as Poon Hill and continue a little up and down, we get Deurali to have a morning tea break and walk down to the river.

After you cross the bridge, you will ascend to Tadapani. From the river, it takes around 45 hours to get to Tadapani. 

ABC Trek with Poonhill 11 Days

Max. altitude

3,210m / 10,531 ft.
ABC Trek with Poonhill 11 Days

Accommodation

Lodge
ABC Trek with Poonhill 11 Days

Meals

Breakfast
ABC Trek with Poonhill 11 Days

Hours

6
Trek Tadapani to Sinuwa (2340 m /7,677 ft.), 6 hours.

The trek from Tadapani to Sinuwa is a popular segment of the Annapurna Base Camp (ABC) trek in Nepal. The trail initially descends steeply through rhododendrons and oak forests. You will pass through the small village of Gurung. After crossing the bridge, the trail climbs up to Chhomrong (2170m), a large Gurung village with spectacular views of Annapurna South and Machapuchare (Fishtail) You walk to Chhomrong village, you have to be careful about the landslide area that you encounter on the trail. 

Arrive at Chhomrong and have lunch there.  From Chhomrong, you descend via stone steps to the Chhomrong Khola. After crossing the river, there is a steep climb to Sinuwa, passing through lush forests. The final part involves a gradual ascent from Lower Sinuwa to Upper Sinuwa, where most trekkers stop for the night.

Stay overnight at the lodge. 

ABC Trek with Poonhill 11 Days

Max. altitude

2,640m / 8,661 ft.
ABC Trek with Poonhill 11 Days

Accommodation

Lodge
ABC Trek with Poonhill 11 Days

Meals

Breakfast
ABC Trek with Poonhill 11 Days

Hours

6
Trek to Deurali (3, 230 m / 10597 feet)-05 hrs

Initially, you will pass Bamboo, Dovan and Himalaya before you ascend up to Deurali.  As the walk continues through dense vegetation and tree lines to reach the Himalayas via Bamboo and Dovan.The trail leads through lush forests and is generally well-maintained. You will pass through bamboo forests, which is where the village gets its name.

The trail involves ascent, passing through dense forests with occasional views of the river and waterfalls. The trail becomes more rugged and steep, with increasing elevation gain. Himalaya, a settlement with 3 lodges, is located right beneath Annapurna South and Huin-Chuli peaks. A short walk with gentle ascend we get a large overhanging cave called Hinku Cave. After the Hinku Cave trail downhill close to Modi River with a short climb reaching a plateau, where Deurali is located. As you approach Deurali, the landscape starts to change, with fewer trees and more alpine vegetation, stands above 3,200 m high, a nice place to enjoy the surrounding views. From here the tree lines drop for short foliage and bushes, which Deurali places at the bottom of Hun-Chuli peak.

This segment of the trek is known for its beautiful landscapes and serene environment

ABC Trek with Poonhill 11 Days

Max. altitude

3,230m / 10,597 ft.
ABC Trek with Poonhill 11 Days

Accommodation

Lodge
ABC Trek with Poonhill 11 Days

Meals

Breakfast
ABC Trek with Poonhill 11 Days

Hours

5
Trek to Annapurna Base Camp 4,130 m via Machhapuchare Base Camp 3,720 m -5hrs.


Today’s walk takes you to our main goal and highlights, start the morning heading up and following the river upstream. A steep climb in some sections on a grassy path, as walk climbs on stone steps to MBC (Machhapuchare Base Camp).
MBC stands high beneath the towering North Face of Machhapuchare Himal the famous Fish Tail peak. MBC with a few good simple lodges and restaurants enjoys lunch-facing views of Machhapuchare, Huin Chuli, and Annapurna South. From MBC enjoy grand views of Annapurna-I towards the west, after lunch a short climb to enter the picturesque Annapurna Sanctuary. Walk on the easy gradual uphill trail to reach a Welcome Sign Post of Annapurna Base Camp. Then climb to a grassy plateau, where Annapurna Base Camp is located with several guest houses and lodges.  An exciting and glorious place to enjoy the day at Annapurna Base Camp, stay on the laps of staggering ice and snow-wall of Annapurna-I.

ABC Trek with Poonhill 11 Days

Max. altitude

4,130m / 13,550 ft.
ABC Trek with Poonhill 11 Days

Accommodation

Lodge
ABC Trek with Poonhill 11 Days

Meals

Breakfast
ABC Trek with Poonhill 11 Days

Hours

5
Base Camp Trek back to Bamboo 2300m | 7,546 ft.  - 06 hrs.


A long day walk but much easier on downhill with a few short ups to Bamboo, morning bidding farewell to ABC. The walk follows past MBC to Deurali, from Deurali a slow climb and Hinko Cave and heading to Himalaya. As the walk continues reaching the dense tree lines arriving at Dovan and then down to Bamboo for an overnight halt.

Enjoy the dish you like and spend quality time with local people. 

ABC Trek with Poonhill 11 Days

Max. altitude

2,300m / 7,546 ft.
ABC Trek with Poonhill 11 Days

Accommodation

Lodge
ABC Trek with Poonhill 11 Days

Meals

Breakfast
ABC Trek with Poonhill 11 Days

Hours

6
Trek to Jhinu-Danda a place with hot spring 1, 700 m - 06 hrs and drive back to Pokhara

After a pleasant overnight stop at Bamboo with the cool air, morning a short ascend to Uphill and descent to Lower Sinuwa. The trail follows through enchanting woodland and local settlements with down to Chomrong Khola / stream.

On crossing a bridge a steep climb on steps to Chhomrong for lunch or you can directly go to Jhinu Danda for lunch. Jhinu Danda is known for its hot springs, so you might want to take a dip before heading out.  Finally, you will drive back to Pokhara with a jeep. The road is rough and bumpy, but the drive offers beautiful views of the surrounding hills and valleys. The road from Nayapul to Pokhara is much smoother. Once in Pokhara, you can enjoy the lakeside area, with plenty of cafes, restaurants, and shops. It’s a great place to relax and reflect on your trekking adventure.

ABC Trek with Poonhill 11 Days

Max. altitude

822m / 2,697 ft.
ABC Trek with Poonhill 11 Days

Accommodation

Hotel
ABC Trek with Poonhill 11 Days

Meals

Breakfast
ABC Trek with Poonhill 11 Days

Hours

6
Drive back to Kathmandu ( Flight optional with extra cost) 8 hrs drive and 35 mins flight

Drive to Kathmandu passing through Damuali, Dumre and Mugling. Drive further along Trishuli River and arrive at hotel. Check in Hotel and relax. Buy some stuffs if you want.

Go to attend farewell dinner with Haven Holidays Team in the evening.

ABC Trek with Poonhill 11 Days

Max. altitude

1,338m / 4,390 ft.
ABC Trek with Poonhill 11 Days

Accommodation

Hotel
ABC Trek with Poonhill 11 Days

Meals

Breakfast
ABC Trek with Poonhill 11 Days

Hours

8
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What's Includes

    • All Arrival and Departure Transfer from airport to the hotel and vice-versa. 
    • Twin sharing room on best tourist standard hotels in Kathmandu, Pokhara
and Lodge/Guesthouse in Mountain on a bed and breakfast basis.
    • Tourist Bus  Kathmandu-Pokhara-Kathmandu.
    • Service of guide, trekking staff as per size, 2:1 porter(It means for two clients one porter)
    • Wages, meals, medical allowance guides, porters.
    • Trekking Permits TIMS, ACAP Entrance Fees.
    • Comprehensive Medical Kit carried by our staff if required for minor wounds and sickness.
    • Gift of Haven Holidays Company T-shirt or Cap
    • Trekking equipment: a Duffel Bag if necessary. 
    • Private vehicle service from Pokhara - Nayapul and Sewee(Syauli Bazaar) to Pokhara.
    • Farewell dinner in Kathmandu.

What's Excludes

    • Nepal Visa, Personal Medical & Travel Insurance.

    • Expenses of a personal nature 
    • Meals (lunch and Dinner)in Kathmandu, Pokhara and Mountain.
    • Gratitude or tipping for trekking staff, drivers, porters and guides.
    • Personal trekking gear, including sleeping bags and down jackets.

    • Emergency Evacuation if required by any means of transportation, including Helicopter Service.

    • Personal medical kit, as advised by your doctors.

    • Early return from the trek due to personal domestic or medical reasons, no refund will be entertained on breaking the journey.
    • Domestic tickets fare like Kathmandu - Pokhara and Pokhara - Kathmandu. 

Trip Info

Booking, Terms and Conditions

Booking

To book your ABC Trek with Poon Hill Trek, you have to find the book now button and click it. After that, you will see a form where you will fill up all the required information for the trip including departure date you want and click the button submit. Now you have successfully completed the form and we will reply your email promptly. Please, feed us all required information and your interests via email. 

Deposit for Booking

One needs to transfer or deposit 25% amount of the total cost of the trip. Once you have made the advance payment, you need to inform our team for the confirmation of the trip.

Cancellation and Refund 

You can cancel the trip if you want, but no advance payment will be returned to you. It means, no refund will be transferred to your accound again for the cancellation of the trip. Actually, once you book the trip, our team needs to prepare the transportation; accommodation and the trip crew for your trip and the company will already make certain payment to other operating sections. Therefore, the other operating department like transportation, food and accommodation, trekking crews are not ready to return the advance payment to us. This is the reason we are not going to return you back the advance payment. But, you can postpone the trip for future. We will offer you the same or other equivalent trip whenever you want in the future. 

Trip Postponement and Transfer 

Though you cannot get the refund after you cancel your planned trip, you can postpone it for future and you can do whenever you have favorable time for you. Or, you can trabsfer the same trip to your family members, friends and relatives. If you want you other people who are closer to you do this trip, you can do transfer of offer this trip as a gift. But for this, we require valid and reliable evidence like email address, other contacts and all requires contracts we made previously. 

Training for This Trip

Training for high altitude means training for boosting your stamina to successfully cope with the new elevation your body gets during the trip in the Himalayas. For this, you require doing short hikes and joggings, aerobics, regular exercises like jumba dances, walking up and downs with small backpack, joining gym for cardio and other exercises and primarily, jogging, cycling, futsall football and short hikes/treks in the hill. You can practice both slow joggings and quick running that will help you a lot in the mountain to adjust with new and high elevation you gain.

 If you do above mentioned things very periodically, you will be able to battle acute mountain sickness and you will enjoy your trip blissfully. It is a must thing to do before you board on the trip in order to delightfully celebrate the trip in the mountain with new elevation, new culture and the atmosphere.  

 Burn your fat if you are fatty/obese, address serious sickness in your body if you have by consulting your doctor, stop smoking and drinking (heavily) if you can, avoid stress and mental burden, have balanced diet and keep your body fit and fine to work out in the mountain at least for 4 hours to maximum8 hours with little backpack for the trek you want.

 If you love doing outdoor sports like lawn tennis, football, basketball, volleyball, badminton and any other games and sports, continue them and practice harder for the trek.

Preparations for the Trek

If you prepare the trek very well in a finely organized way, it is said, half of the trek is already accomplished. Therefore, one requires preparing the trip with all requires things to carry and keeping oneself fit and fine.

Best Ways for Preparing the Trek

  • Do regular exercises basically related to Cardio
  • Boost up your stamina mentally and physically in order to be capable to adjust with the new elevation and atmosphere you will get to during the trip
  • Get and pack up all necessary equipment for the trek
  • Get and pack all required personal equipment and gears
  • Do some research on the trek you are doing and the region you are heading to and you are going to explore
  • Ask about the trip with someone who have already done it and collect important information
  • Address health issues if you have any before you depart for the trip
  • Prepare all required medicines you must take on the trip regularly if you are doing it
  • Let your friends, family or relatives know that you are going Nepal for the trip, destination and duration
  • Prepare mentally how you are going to spend your budget on different titles and carry/collect enough budget for the trip but don’t try to be prodigal, just enough   
  • Prepare travel insurance and confirm that your trip is booked and reserved
  • Check the weather condition before you depart for the trip
  • Let your travel partner/ company/operator what kind of person you are: vegetarian, non-veg, female, and solo-travelling lover, spiritual traveler, adventure lover, city and luxury lover and similar so that the crew/team can prepare your trip in a better way.
  • Book your both ways flight tickets and confirm it so that it will be easier for you to return homeward  

 Arrival and Transfer to Hotel 

You will arrive either by air or land to Nepal. If you arrive Nepal by air, you have to use the only Tribhuvan International Airport. Instead, if you use the road, you can enter or arrive Nepal by land, you can different borders of Neighboring countries (India and China) like Rupaidia, Jogbani, Raksaul, Sunauli, Nepaljung, Dhangadi, Chandani Dodhara, Birjung, Kakarvitta, Jhapa, Morang, Tatopani, Tinker, Rasuawagadi, Kimanthanka etc. You can use whichever entrances you like to suit your comfort and convenience.

On Arrival, you will have the on arrival visa instantly if you have not applied Nepal visa for Nepal through the consulate centers or Nepal Embassies nearby you or your city.  Within half an hour, you can get an instant authentic visa on your passport after producing all required documents for visa.

But, majority of people/trekkers enter Nepal by air and that is via Tribhuvan International Airport. We receive you at the arrival of any entry points of Nepal or mainly at Tribhuvan International Airport without any delay according to your arrival time. It may take some time like 20-30 minutes to collect your luggage and for security checking at the airport. After that, you make your way to the exit of the airport and Haven Holidays Pvt. Ltd. Representative will be waiting there holding the Board Witten “Haven Holidays Pvt. Ltd” and as you see the board, you have to go with him or her and we will make a very comfortable transfer to the hotel you are staying overnight. The transfer from Tribhuvan International Airport and Thamel, the hotel where you are staying will take just 15-20 minutes drive. Don’t get scared with the chaos and heavy traffic on the way to the hotel from Airport. 

Get checked in hotel and take rest and get refreshed. We will give you the time for orientation after you get checked in the hotel.

Check if everything is fine with the accommodation you are using tonight.

Orientation 

As you are given the time when you get checked in the hotel, you will be followed by our staff for the orientation. It may be on the same day or later the next day early in the morning at breakfast.

We will briefly let you know the trip you are undertaking from the next day or from the same day onwards. You will be stated about the highlights of the trip, preparations, equipment, food and accommodation, guide and porter, emergency rescue, travel insurance and many other important things to know beforehand.

We will introduce you the trip crew and have a brief talk to them so that you can feel more convenient during the trip.

If you have any query, you can put them in this orientation meeting before you depart for your trip.

Last Minute Booking 

Last minute booking is always open for you but the same package tends to be little more costly that the regular departure dates trip packages. Actually, those who approach for last minute booking with us; they must pay 10% additional cost of the total trip cost mentioned in our website.

You can book the trip you like in our website even a day prior to the trip begin. 

If you are lucky, then, the last minute may be a golden opportunity for you to get the same price or even less than that if one of the members of the trip gives up and withdraws the trip plan at eleventh minute. So, if you are late to book the trip you really like to do with us, no worries, you still have option and we will try our level best to make your trip successful and grand as other normal trips.

Don’t’ hesitate to hit the booking button at the eleventh hour, we are always open and here to organize your vacation trips in Nepal.

Trip Extension 

We are always flexible and open to the extension of the particular trip you are undertaking. If you really enjoy the trip you are doing, you can extend it to longer days or to longer hours. But, for this, you must contact us one day prior so that we can arrange the required things like trip crew, accommodation, transportation and other minor needy things for your extended trip. If you let us know a day earlier directly or through the trip crew you are using in the field/route like through your trip leader, you will have a beautiful time ahead. For the extension of trip, you must add some little additional cost which we will settle in mutual understanding.

Currency Exchange 

You can exchange your currency even in the Tribhuvan International Airport at your arrival or you can exchange it after you check in the hotel in Thamel or in other several places of Kathmandu Valley, Pokhara, Chitwan, Nagarkot, Lumbini or any trekking beginning points as well. You’d better exchange your currency with Nepali ones in Thamel as they give a good exchange rate.  You can find several money exchange counters in different corners of Thamel city. You can directly go there and can exchange your currency with Nepali ones.

If you are in rush and you cannot do this, you can pay USD or AUD or CAD to the people whom you need to pay like for your accommodation, foods, trips costs, tipping etc. You can even get the exchange of your currency with Nepali on the trekking routes/trip routes like in Lukla, Namche, Pokhara, Besisahar, Manang etc. You can ask to exchange your currency with Nepal ones with local lodges/restaurants/hotels/ guesthouses too. But, you need to have your currency like USD, AUD or CAD. Even Indian currency doest work in Nepal while paying but only Rs. 100 rupees not 500 and 1000. You can pay with your own currency with the current exchange rate wherever you go in Nepal. No worries guys!!

HH Team

Haven Holidays Team is very professional, reliable and responsible. You can completely on them. They are well trained, friendly and highly literate in respective languages. You can share anything you like with them without any hesitation. They know local culture, civilization, history, foods and accommodation, weather condition, expert in first-aid application and how to handle the sudden accidents on the trip. They are eco-friendly and better understand the non-humans rights and their lives. 

However, we kindly request not to exploit them and provoke them on the trip for your personal benefits. You can enjoy your trip with them at fullest but at the same time we humbly appeal not to try to change their mindset, perspectives, religion and culture that are following.

Haven Holidays Team will assist you in every step of your trip to make it memorable and more convenient.

Luggage and the Storage 

If you are hiring the porter for your trip in the mountain, you can pack no more than 9 kg. in the duffel bag or in your own backpack. We provide you a very reliable duffel bag to put your stuffs to be carried in the trip. It will be very safe to be carried by porter .Because it is the international labor rule that a porter can only maximum 18 kgs in the mountain. Please, don’t pack unnecessary stuffs in the duffel bag. Actually, two people can share one duffel bag and one porter by putting 9k stuff by each individual.

If you think you don’t need the stuffs you have with you in the mountain, you can store at the hotel in Kathmandu or even in Pokhara if you are passing through it. The best way to keep your unnecessary stuffs is in Kathmandu hotel. They will keep your unnecessary luggage/stuffs very safely till your return back. Ask you trip leader or hotel receptionist to do it for you before you depart for the trip. Don’t forget to take the luggage tag while storing the unnecessary luggage.

Meals

Meals will be provided according to the itinerary and cost includes and cost excludes. If you are given the itinerary or cost include like including BB only, you will be provided breakfast only and if the if you have booked the trip package like including full-board meal, you will get all the meals including breakfast, dinner and lunch. Apart from main meals, if you have tea, coffee, cold drinks and other alcoholic drinks, you have to pay them personally.

During the trip, you will be given enough time to have the meal. You can enjoy the meal you like from the menu. Vegan, Vegetarian?? If you are vegetarian, you will still find the choice in the menu and our guide will take a good care of you thorough the trip. 

You will have your meal at the lodge/local guesthouse, hotel or resort during the trip. You are supposed to have the meal where you stay overnight in the mountain during the trekking trip. 

Sometimes, you may not get the item you want in the mountain during the trekking trip/touring trip, at the time; you have to consider it very calmly.

You will enjoy freshly cooked meals in the mountain during the trip days with local ingredient

Accommodation and Toilet Facilities

You will have very basic but neatly organized accommodation and toilet facility on the trail in the mountain while trekking. The accommodation will be twin sharing basis in a group trip and if you have private trip, you will get single. The beds are comfortable enough to spend a single or double nights in the mountain.

Normally, the lodges/teahouses/hotels and guesthouses are made up of woods and rocks and are run by local people. They try their best to comfort you during your stay with providing you extra piece of blanket and making your bed more comfortable. But, one important thing to carry during your trip in the mountain is your private sleeping bag which will make your nights more comfortable in the mountain at higher elevation and you can easily battle chilling cold nights and make your body warm.

It is very rare that you get suite room as your accommodation in the mountain. The toilets are detached from the bedrooms and you should be ready share the toilet with other trekkers in the mountain. You, sometimes, can get the room with attached bathroom/washroom/toilet but it will be very rare. If you get this kind of attached bathroom accommodation, consider that you are very lucky and thank your trekking leader/guide.

Carry enough roll/toilet paper for the toilet use during the trek in the mountain. You can prepare it from the cities and even you can get them on the trail, but will be more expensive to get them on the trail. 

Transportation

You can use both land and air transportation for Annapurna Base Camp Trek.  You commence this trip from Kathmandu and you can go with either drive or domestic flight for Pokhara from Kathmandu.

As road transportation, you can get multiple ways of driving including luxury tourist bus, private car/jeep and local bus. The tourist bus leaves at 7 from Kathmandu for Pokhara and spend 7 hours to get the destination, Pokhara.

You can also get local buses for Pokhara every hour from Kathmandu which is not recommended for you as they are very crowded and it get delayed as they frequently receive the passengers on the way.  

 Private car or jeep drive is also possible from Kathmandu to Pokhara and back. Going Pokhara this way will me much more convenient for you.

The quickest and the most convenient way to get Pokhara from Kathmandu is domestic flight for only 35 minutes. If you go with flight for Pokhara from Kathmandu, you can either explore the Pokhara city or can go to Ulleri to begin the trek on the same day. You can take flight from Kathmandu to Pokhara and take jeep ride to Ulleri and begin the trek to ABC on the same day heading towards Ghorepani.

You can do the same while returning back to Kathmandu from Annapurna Base Camp Trek as your transportation partner. You can choose whichever way you like to go Pokhara and come back Kathmandu while doing your Annapurna Base Camp Trek

Trek Starts

Morning with pack breakfast, get ready to go Tourist Bus park for overland journey to Pokhara. An exciting drive of about normally 6 to 7 hours (Optional: by air from Kathmandu to Pokhara, a scenic flight of 30 minutes)

The following day, after breakfast at the hotel in Pokhara, you will take a 1-hour drive from Pokhara to Birethanti .Start our trek. Birethnti is a small village in the Kaski District of Nepal, Located in the Annapurna Conservation Area. It serves as an entry point for trekking heading into the Annapurna Region, particularly those starting the Annapurna Sanctuary Trek (Annapurna Base Camp), and Ghorepani Trek. Birethanti is situated at the confluence of the Modi Khola and Burundi Khola making it a picturesque spot with a riverside view and lush greenery. It’s a peaceful and charming stopover for trekkers to rest and enjoy the natural beauty of the area before continuing their journey deeper into the Annapurna Region. 

Electricity
You will get good and undisturbed facility of electricity during the trip in Nepal. Even though you go to the mountain for trekking and other adventure activities, you can get the facility of electricity to change your phones and backups for free. However, in some cases you may have to face the problem of load-shedding and  the local lodges and guesthouses may charge you some amount like Rs. 100-200 to charge your batteries, backups and phones in remote area trekking like upper Mustang Trekking, Upper Dolpo Trekking, Annapurna Circuit Trekking and Manaslu Circuit Trekking. Otherwise, in Annapurna region trekking and Everest Region trekking, you don’t need to pay for battery, phone and backups charging on the trail. But, there won’t be electricity heating system in the mountain while doing trekking or other adventure activities.  Unlike that, you can enjoy all kind of electricity heating system in the city tours like Kathmandu City Tour, Pokhara, Chitwan and Lumbini Tour, Nagarkot and Namobouddha Tour.

Drinking Water

Drinking water must be pure, safe and contamination free. You can get bottled or purified drinking water during the trip even in the mountain which is very safe for you to drink. Majority of the people who make a trekking or adventure trips in the mountain go with boiled water which is prepared by the local lodges/guesthouses on the trail which is the best way to keep you safe from contaminated water. However, some people carry water purifying ingredients and they apply it to the drinking water and they drink it. But, don’t try to drink the water from Local River, stream and taps. The bottled water costs between Rs.100-300 which is 1 liter in the mountain. 

Hot Shower

Actually, a warm or hot shower makes you refresh and offers you new energy during the trip and it in very necessary. If you are travelling in the city area in Nepal, you will easily get the facility of hot shower. But, if you are making a trip in mountain, it may be difficult to get hot shower during the trip.  However, local lodge and guesthouse will offer you bucket shower with warm water or they will provide hot shower with cooking gas. If you want to do enjoy the hot shower in the mountain, you can ask the lodge owner to manage it and they will charge some money like Rs. 100-300 per individual.

Communication 

You can enjoy excellent facility of communication in Kathmandu and in other major cities like Chitwan, Pokhara, Nagarkot and Lumbini. However, in case of trekking trip in mountain, you may not be able to have such kind of facility like in the cities. But, most of the local teahouses/lodges/ guesthouses/ hotels on the trail will offer you the facility of  Wi-fi. Sometimes, you get it for free and sometimes, you may have to pay like Rs.100-300 per device for the installation of Wi-fi during the trip in the mountain.

The best way to access good communication over your smart phone is getting local Nepali SIM Card like NT and NCELL. You get these local Nepali SIM Cards easily in Kathmandu and even in International Airport, Tribhuvan International Airport. For this, you have to present the copy of your passport and a passport sized- photograph. You can buy data pack via this local SIM Card and you make a very good communication wherever you go, even from the corner of the mountain.  You can make a call, you access internet over it and even make a video call instantly from there.

Trek Ends 

Our trek ends at the Jhinu Danda, trekkers often take time to relax and enjoy the natural hot spring that the area is famous for after days of hiking through the stunning landscapes of the Annapurna region, soaking in the therapeutic waters can be incredibly rejuvenating.

From Jhinu Danda, It’s usually a few minutes hike down to a long suspension bridge passing through picturesque scenery. Upon reaching Jeep station, the Haven Holidays team arrange transportation back to Pokhara.

Finally, you will drive back from Jhinu to Pokhara with a jeep for around 3 Hours

Feedback

You can give feed back of the trek/trip you have undertaken at the end in Kathmandu. You can visit our office or you can do it in the farewell dinner we organize. Your feedback about the trip will always be taken positively. We really need it to grow up and to sharpen our services and facilities in the days to come.

If you cannot attend the farewell dinner at the end of the trip in Kathmandu or you don’t have time to visit our office, you can write your feed back in trip advisor page that will be more reliable and public.

Trek Extra Personal Expenses 

How prodigal you are? Your trek extra personal expenses depend on it. If you love doing extra expenses on the trip, you will go to topics like alcoholic drinks, extra tea or coffee apart from the meal, tipping, some minor donations, and extra snacks on the trail, some urgent personal stuff like clothing or any other equipment you immediately require on the trip in case it gets damaged or stop functioning. And, at the end of the trek, you have to give some tips to your trekking crew, at least some or little. For this, you have to allocate some dollars or Nepali currency.

Typical Day

The typical trip day begins with a good breakfast. You will have breakfast at around 7-8 am and begin the day after it. Then, you will have to work/walk for 3-4 hours after breakfast and you will stop for lunch. The lunchtime will be around an hour. You will order your lunch item and the restaurant/hotel/teahouse will cook for you. Sometimes, you may have to wait for sometime if the restaurant or hotel is crowded. You can find the item you like to have in the menu prepared by the local lodge/restaurant. If you are vegetarian, no worries, you can still find the ways.

After lunch, you will resume your work/trek/trip again and end it in the after like around 3-4 pm. After that, you will check in hotel/guesthouse/teahouse and get refreshed. Take rest, change clothing and go for dinner at around 6-7 pm. Your leader will help you to order the meals you like. At the dinner, your leader will share the important information for the next day’s trip and you can raise the question regarding it. The leader will orient you what to wear, how to walk, what to carry and where to eat. Follow the instructions from the guide/leader very well.

Why with Haven Holidays?

  • Free Booking and Free Cancellation
  • Veteran Crew Members 
  • Enhancing Eco- Tourism 
  • Prompt response, full safety and comfort guaranteed. 
  • No hidden cost 
  • Flexible 
  • Cost Friendly 
  • Wider Networks 
  • Expert in risks management 

Booking, Cancellation and Refund

If you want to book the trip featured by us, you require settling the 25 % payment of total trip cost. However, if you are in rush and instantly plan your trip to Nepal, then, you can make the trip payment by visiting our office in Nepal as well but we need a confirmation email prior to it.  

In case you cannot do the booked trip in the time frame you wanted for some reasons, you have the right to postpone it. Even if you cannot do the trip after the postponement, you can transfer the same trip or other in exchange to your family, relatives and friends.

But, sorry to state that no refund will be made for the exchange of booked trip with us. We are ready to wait for months and years for your right time to do the booked trip in Nepal. Be confident that we won’t spoil your booked trip.

Travel insurance

Travel Insurance is a must thing to fix before the departure for a particular trip. In case you face sudden and unpleasant incident during the trip, you may need rescue evacuation and medical expenses. For that, you must have travel insurance. Actually, life is more important than your trip. As long as you have life, you have everything. So that, have a authentic travel insurance that covers all rescue evacuation and medication expenses in case you have got some nasty accidents during the trip.

If you have got some idea about travel insurance and the companies who do travel insurance for you, you can go with them, otherwise, you can search on Google and will easily get the travel insurance companies who will help you doing insurance for your trip.

Actually, it’s not good to rush and bustle for the travel insurance here and there after your arrival in Nepal. However, you still can do it here in Kathmandu. There are some international insurance companies here in Kathmandu and they will do your travel insurance and you can simply filld up the forms on online and prepare your travel insurance. 

Your travel insurance must be capable to cover entire expenses from minor to major sudden accidents including rescue from the mountain and the cities by helicopter and all treatment expenses in hospital. For example, if you are going higher in the mountain and you have got a terrible accident or acute mountain sickens, you may need immediate rescue form the spot and more importantly, your treatments in hospital. Until and unless your travel insurance covers entire expenses for the rescue and medical expenses, you are not rescued and cannot get medical treatments on time. Its matter of life and you must do prepare and do authentic and valid travel insurance before you board on the trail for a particular trip. Nobody knows the future and mountain are always wild and unpredictable. Please take it seriously. 

 If you have got some idea about travel insurance and the companies who do travel insurance for you, you can go with them, otherwise, you can search on Google and will easily get the travel insurance companies who will help you doing insurance for your trip.

Additional Information

What I expect at Annapurna Base Camp Trek?

Begin your Annapurna Base Camp Trek from Kathmandu with a drive or domestic flight to Pokhara. From Pokhara, you will head for Nayapool then to Jhinu Danda with Annapurna Base Camp Jeep Ride.

Begin the trek officially from Jhinu Danda where natural hot spring is located.

You will traverse through spectacular trekking trail through local settlements, natural water falls, mountain summits, chortens and colorful prayer flags. You will enjoy walking through massive and grand Annapurna Conservation Area, the largest protected area of the world. You will enjoy experiencing all diverse and rare species of flora and fauna including black bear, musk deer and Himalayan Thar.

Enjoy ascending to Annapurna Base Camp (4130m) through Machhapuchhre Base Camp (3700m). Step at Annapurna Base Camp have the thrills of adventure being entirely surrounded by all snow-fed mountain peaks including Annapurna South and Machhapuchhre.

Enjoy local authentic cuisines al local lodge and guesthouse with local people. Also, you can have the delights of staying overnight at local lodges and teahouse in Annapurna Base Camp Trek. Taste the foods items which are freshly cooked with all organic local ingredients.

Walk 7 hours in average in a day covering 10-12 kilometers in Annapurna Base Camp Trek. Encounter some steep climbs and steep descents along the trek. Actually, the climb of Jhino Danda is very steep and challenging in the beginning of Annapurna Base Camp Trek.

Dip your exhausted body into the lukewarm natural hotel springs located at the bank of Modi Khola near Jhino Danda.

Climb the highest point Annapurna Base Camp which is located at an elevation of 4130m above via Machhapuchhre Base Camp (3700m).

Explore Pokhara, the city blessed with freshwater lakes like Phewa and Begnas, Davis Fall, Gupteswor Mahadev Cave, World Peace Pagoda, Pumdikot Shiva Statue and Talbarahi Temple.

Celebrate your Annapurna Base Camp Trek which formally ends in Pokhara with clubs, pubs, souvenirs collections and enjoying your favorite dishes in your favorite restaurants. 

What I expect from Haven Holidays in Annapurna Base Camp Trek?

Haven Holidays will provide you a very professional and highly experienced trekking crew all round the trip. The will be very knowledgeable and informative regarding mountain peaks, local culture, foods  and accommodation in Annapurna Base Camp Trek, weather and the possible challenges on the trail and altitude sickness. Moreover, they have very deep knowledge about Annapurna Conservation and the diverse species of flora and fauna. The Haven Holidays Trekking crew will be great communicators so that you can communicate with them very well and can share the things the way you like in Annapurna Base Camp Trek. The Haven Holidays Trekking Team will altogether assist you  in every step of your walk during the trip.

We provide you sleeping bag, trekking poles and Haven Holidays T-shirt or Cap as a gift. We provide you a world class services including meals, accommodation and transportation all round Annapurna Base Camp Trek so that you can feel safer and can enjoy Annapurna Base Camp Trek in more exciting way. In case of emergency, we will be there in no time to rescue and proceed for the further medical treatment.

A Drive from Kathmandu to Pokhara

The drive from Kathmandu to Pokhara will be of 6 hours along the Prithvi Highway covering 201 km. This drive will be with luxury tourist bus with full AC. If you want, you can go with private jeep or car as well. The cost for private car and jeep will be higher than luxury bus ride for Pokhara from Kathmandu.

The tourist bus station is located at Kaldhara near Thamel. Kaldhara is 10 minutes walk from center of Thamel.

Pass through Kathmandu valley, drive past Thankot, a hill station and Chandragiri Cable Car and you will love this drive through country villages and landscapes. You begin to drive alongside of Trishuli River which is very popular for river rafting in Nepal.

You will have lunch on the way to Pokhara at Mungling Area. There are plenty of restaurants for lunch and snacks on the Pruthvi Highway. You will also have tea/coffee/light snacks and toilet breaks on the way to Pokhara.

You will pass Mungling, AAnboo Khaireni, Bandipur, Dumre and Damauli before approaching Pokhara.

Arrive at the tourist bus station in Pokhara and transfer to the hotel buy private car or jeep.

A flight from Kathmandu to Pokhara

The flight from Kathmandu to Pokhara is only for 25 minutes. The flight takes off from Kathmandu airport, domestic terminal and heads for Pokhara. On the way to Pokhara, one can witness magnificent mountain peaks and landscapes including Manaslu, Ganesh Himal, Lamjung Himal, Annapurna, Dhaulagiri and Machhapuchhre. The flights will be operated by Buddha Air, Sita Air, and Yeti Air, Simrik Air and Shree Air.

It will be very exciting and safe to fly from Kathmandu to Pokhara to escape 6-7 hours drive from Kathmandu to Pokhara with heavy traffic on the way.

A Drive from Pokhara to Jhino Dandda 

The trekkers, these days, can have the access of jeep ride to Jhino Danda from Pokhara directly to begin their Annapurna Base Camp Trek. One can get this jeep service and the ticket at Harichowk near Bindhyabasini Temple. The drive is total 27 km long and it takes around 3-4 hours as the condition of rural road is not good as you are approaching to Jhino Danda. However, the drive is very safe with well-maintained four-wheel jeep and experienced drivers. On the, you will pass through Hemja, Naudanda, Nayapool, Birethanti, Syauli Bazaar and Ghadnruk village on your left. You will love this drive along the country road with greenery all round, Modi Khola and local settlements.

One can get two types of jeep drive from Pokhara to Jhino Danda. These are: Private Jeep and Sharing Jeep. If you go with sharing jeep, you have share the jeep with other 6-7 people and if you want to go with Private jeep, you can leave Pokhara anytime you like and you don’t have to share the jeep with other people. It up to you whether to share the jeep or not.

Popular Places/Destinations you explore During the Annapurna Base Camp Trek!

Pokhara

Pokhara city largely fed by freshwater lakes and spectacular mountain panoramas is a popular tourist hub in Nepal located at the lap of Annapurna Mountain panoramas. Both domestic and international tourist love  tasting Pokhara spending at least a couple of days. You can visit and explore Phewa Lake with Talbarahi Temple in the middle of it, Davis Fall, Gupteswor Mahadev Cave, Seti Gorge, Begnas Lake, Chamere (bat) Cave, Bindhyabasini Temple, World Peace Stupa and Pumdikot Shiva Statue. Besides, trekkers can also go to visit Mountain Museum and Tibetan Refugee Camp where you can collect some special souvenirs of special woolen things.

Along with this, you can go up to Sarangkot for mountain views including Machhapuchhre, Annapurna, Dhaulagiri, Gangapurna, Lamjung Himal, Himal Chuli, Ganesh Himal and giant Manaslu with spectacular sunrise.  

Also, one can do adventurous activities in Pokhara like paragliding, Zip Flyer, Avia-Ultra Light flying, bungee jumping and boating in Phewa Lake.

Driving to Begnas Lake and staying a couple of days there will be a spectacular experience for you when you are in Pokhara.

Jhino Danda

Jhino Danda (hill) is the beginning point of Annapurna Base Camp Trek. It has beautiful lodges and hotels for overnights stay and for meals. Most importantly, Jhino Danda has a natural hot sipring. The Jhino Danda Hot Spring is located at the bank to Modi Khola, just 20 mins walk from main Jhino Town.

You will enjoy dipping you body into natural hot water. You will see two major water ponds fed by natural hot water at bank of Modi river where you can stay for a couple of hours for relaxation and refreshment at the end of Annapurna Base Camp Trek. You need to buy an entrance that costs Rs. 150. This is a donation for the Annapurna conservation Area not for any specific person. You don’t need to pay any other extra cost for enjoying hot springs at Jhino Danda except Rs. 150 as a donation for the village project.

Enjoy melodious Modi River with two natural hot springs at its bank and walk back to Jhino Town for overnight stay.

Annapurna Base Camp

Annapurna Base Camp is the main and the ultimate destination in Annapurna Base Camp Trek. Annapurna Base Camp is located at an elevation of 4130m above the sea level. Annapurna Base Camp is entirely surrounded by spectacular mountain peaks including Annapurna South and Machhapuchhre. You can enjoy fresh snow and can play with it at Annapurna Base Camp. Annapurna Base Camp is a part of Annapurna Conservation Area.

You can see a board “Welcome to Annapurna Base Camp’’ with the elevation 4130m at the entrance of Annapurna Base Camp. Annapurna Base Camp has 10-12 lodges and guesthouses where people stay overnight and have their meal.

Staying overnight at Annapurna Base Camp and capturing the next morning’s sunrise and mountain views with giant Annapurna South and alluring Machhapuchrre will be the moment for lifetime

You may have the problem acute mountain sickness at night while staying overnight at Annapurna Base Camp. You need to be very careful about it at nighttime. If you have some symptoms of it, report it to your guide immediately.

Annapurna Base Camp also has a helipad; one can fly to Annapurna Base Camp directly from either Kathmandu or Pokhara. In case of emergency and rescue, one can get helicopter from Annapurna Base Camp.

Annapurna Conservation Area

Annapurna conservation Area is the largest protected area of the world serving the travelers various opportunity to observe the diverse species of flora and fauna including Himalayan Thar, Musk Deer, antelope, langoor, several species of birds and plants like pine, fir, rhododendron, pine, birch and juniper.

The Annapurna Conservation Area covers the total area of 7,629 sq. km abode to over 100,000 residents of different cultural and linguistic groups. People traveling through Annapurna conservation Area can hugely be benefited with wider and comprehensive understandings and experiences of local culture, history, civilization, language, authentic local cuisines, diverse wildlife and plants’ lives. Annapurna Base Camp Trek is entirely based in Annapurna Conservation Area beginning from Jhino Danda and taking it to you Annapurna Base Camp and ends at Jhino Danda again before you drive back to Pokhara and then to Kathmandu.

Annapurna Base Camp Trek- Is this right for you?

Annapurna Base Camp Trek is a moderate trek to the final destination, Annapurna Base Camp (4130m) via Machhapuchhre Base Camp (3700m). Annapurna Base Camp Trek begins with an easy hike from Jhino Danda and turns to be moderately difficult while ascending to Deurali (3200m). While you are ascending to Machhapuchhre Base Camp (3700m) and finally to Annapurna Base Camp (4130m), you find Annapurna Base Camp Trek little stressful but astoundingly rewarding.

Some people take Annapurna Base Camp Trek as an easy and some consider it as a moderate trek. Some basic skills of hiking and trekking will be sufficient for Annapurna Base Camp Trek. No special technicality of trekking and hiking is required for Annapurna Base Camp Trek. However, you must be prepared well for 6-7 hours walking with several steep ups and downs mostly above 3000m above covering 10-12 kilometers distance each day in average. Are you ready to do that during Annapurna Base Camp Trek? Are you all set with right packing list and professional trekking crew to beat the Annapurna Base Camp Trekking trail? Are you very determined for conquering Annapurna Base Camp Trek with necessary preparations including regular exercises, aerobics, outdoor sports and short hikes and treks with steep climbs and downs?  If you have already done so, then, Annapurna Base Camp Trek will be right for you and you will celebrate this adventure to Annapurna Base Camp with alluring Machhapuchhre and Annapurna massif.

The Annapurna Base Camp Trekking Trail

The Annapurna Base Camp Trekking Trail is entirely based in Annapurna Conservation Area beginning from Jhino Danda(1700m) taking you to Annapurna Base Camp ( 4130m) and takes you back to the same destination, Jhino Danda to end the hiking officially. The Annapurna Base Camp Trekking Trail is not technical but moderately difficult. It seems an easy hike but, in fact, it is a bit strenuous in the sense that one requires hiking at least 7 hours a day with steep ups and downs equally covering at least 10-12 kilometers distance each day. The Annapurna Base Camp Trekking Trail is safe; no threats of avalanches and landslides and even no threats of wild animals of Annapurna Conservation Area.

The Annapurna Base Camp Trekking Trail is mostly through the pine, birch, juniper, fir and rhododendron and local villages with teahouses and lodges. If you go Annapurna Base Camp in Spring, you will enjoy magnificent rhododendron flowering in different seven colors which entirely blankets the Annapurna Base Camp Trekking Trail till Deurali (3200m).

The steep walk of Jhino Danda initially seems to be very challenging to climb up Chhomrong for at least 3 hours. This tiring walk really makes the trekkers who are doing Annapurna Base Camp Trek almost hopeless but rest of the trails is less challenging and less strenuous.

The Annapurna Base Camp Trekking Trail after Deurali is less strenuous and less steep while ascending to Machhapuchhre Base Camp and Annapurna Base Camp. However, due to high elevation above 3500m, one may feel little difficult in pacing and breathing. Go slowly taking a long deep breath while ascending from Machhapuchhre Base Camp(3700m) to Annapurna Base Camp (4130m).

The Annapurna Base Camp Trekking Trails passes through Jhino Danda, Chhomrong, Sinuwa, Bamboo, Himalaya, Deurali, Machhapuchhre Base Camp before ascending to the final destination, Annapurna Base Camp.

While backtracking, the trekkers will use the same trails as they did before and end the Annapurna Base Camp Trek at Jhino Danda where they can have a sweet and relaxing taste of natural springs.

Overall, the ascents and docents are equal in distance and hours that one has to encounter. The steepest among them is Jhino Danda ascent to Chhomrong village if you are beginning from Jhino Danda. Alternatively, you can combine Ghorepani-Poonhill Trek with Annapurna Base Camp Trek. IF you go with ABC Trek with Poonhill, you don’t need to encounter this steep ascent from the base of the Jhino Danda. You will have flat trail directly going to Chhomrong from Tadapani.

Cultural Highlights on Annapurna Base Camp Trek

  • Meet local people and interact with them
  • Be familiar with local life style of the people located on Annapurna Base Camp Trekking Trail
  • Participate in celebrations of major festivals of Nepali People like Dashain and Tihar if you are traveling in Autumn( Sep-Nov)
  • Enjoy having authentic local dishes prepared the local ethnic people on the trail
  • Visit and explore Pokhara’s cultural and religious places like World Peace Pagoda, Pumdikot Shiva Statue, Gupteswor
  • Mahadev Cave, Bindhyabasini Temple and Talbarahi Temple
  • Natural Highlights on Annapurna Base Camp Trek
  • Ascend and step at Annapurna Base Camp (4130m) and celebrate this adventurous victory
  • Walk through Annapurna Conservation Area and experience diverse species of wildlife and plants including Himalayan Thar and musk deer
  • Witness and capture mesmerizing mountain views including Machhapuchhre and Annapurna South
  • Traverse through deep woods, cascading waterfalls, winding rivers and streams, local villages and spectacular landscapes
  • Enjoy exploring Pokhara city with Phewa Lake, Begnas Lake, Davis Fall and Seti River Gorge
  • Relish with natural hot springs in Jhinu Danda

The Guide and Porter For Annapurna Base Camp Trek.

The guide and porter you hire for Annapurna Base Camp Trek will be our own trekking crew and Haven Holidays Team. They are very professional, helpful and caring all the time. You can ask help in need whenever you require and they will be very delighted to help you. They are fully authorized with valid license to lead the trekkers/travelers in the mountain and in the city.

The team of guide and porter we provide you are well-known to local culture, accommodation, foods, elevation trekking distance per day, different breaks (water, toilets, tea/coffee and light snacks, lunch etc) during the day-walk, first-aid applications, acute mountain sickness, rescue if necessary and arrangement of transportation during the trek. The team who you are with is Eco-friendly and great communicators. You can enjoy merrymaking and share your things if you like.

Emmergency Evacuation/Rescue

In case you are critically suffered of acute mountain sickness  or of any other causes while ascending to Annapurna Base Camp (4130m) or anywhere on the Annapurna Base Camp Trek trail, you will immediately be rescued by the helicopter and admitted at the hospital of Pokhara  City or Kathmandu Valley and begin the further treatment.  For this, you must allow your trekking partner and your guide to call the helicopter by presenting authentic travel insurance that covers all rescue and treatment expenses.

Important Note

It is very important to consider whether to go with bus ride to Pokhara from Kathmandu and back or by air. If you have an important schedule and important thing to do right after and before your Annapurna Base Camp Trek, it is recommended to go with domestic flight to and from Pokhara. Another big issue will be the issue of heavy traffic on Prithvi Highway and the 6 hours drive from and to Pokhara may prolong like 10-12 hours sometimes.  Again, if you have travel sickness, please try your best to escape this 6-8 hours drive from Kathmandu to Pokhara and back.

Another important thing to consider is that if you are completely beginner and learning to hike for 3-4 hours in a day covering less than 7 kilometers, please, don’t try to go Annapurna Base Camp which is located at 4130m above the sea level. One requires good level of stamina, confidence and preparations for Annapurna Base Camp. Make sure that you have packed all required trekking gears and can walk at least 7 hours a day covering 10-12 kilometers distance in average in a day, then only, go for Annapurna Base Camp Trek.

Make your Annapurna Base Camp Trek either in Spring ( Mar-May) or in Autumn( Sep-Nov).

  • Safety Measures for Annapurna Base Camp Trek
  • Carry Comprehensive First-Aid Kit
  • Carry Right and Reliable Trekking Gears
  • Listen to your Trekking leader and follow his/her instructions properly
  • Stay hydrated and have balanced diet
  • Stay calm, cool and confident
  • Try to avoid alcohol and smoking at higher elevation above 3500m
  • Carry Diamox in case you get altitude sickness
  • Drink safe water (bottled and properly boiled)
  • Address any serious health issue beforehand the trek by consulting your personal physician or if you have got it on the trail if you have got any immediately
  • Share your problems with your trekking leader on the trail if you get any.
  • Ask for helicopter rescue if you think that you are in critical condition.
  • If you have the symptoms of acute mountain sickness and if it gets sever, try to walk down to lower elevations and apply first aid procedures.

What I like most about the Annapurna Base Camp Trek?

Personally, what like most about Annapurna Base Camp Trek is stepping at Annapurna Base Camp and capturing giant Annapurna South and alluring Machhapuchhre. Along with  this, one can enjoy the walk through Annapurna Conservation Area with diverse species of flora and fauna. Moreover, trekkers will find Pokhara city as paradise for relaxation and refreshment. The final and the most important thing in Annapurna Base Camp Trek is the natural hot springs of Jhinu Danda where trekkers  can release all weariness and exhaustion at the end of the trek by dipping their bodies into the natural hot water at the bank of Modi River.

Tipping for Guide and Porter

Tipping for your guide and porter is not mandatory but they expect something extra from you after they work hard for you. Isn’t it? You’d better prepare USD 5-10 per day per individual guide and porter. But, it doesn’t mean that you have to do the same as we recommend you. You reward them with some handsome tipping as well if you are fully satisfied. Sometimes, you don’t need to reward them with tipping if they don’t take a good care of you and try to spoil your trip with some unnecessary personal benefits and interests. Nevertheless, tipping ( little or more) seems to be mandatory in present world while doing a vacation trip.

Meals Available on the Annapurna Base Camp Trek

You will enjoy, mostly, freshly cooked local cuisines during the trip. The local teahouse and lodges will offer you very authentic local cuisines like tsampa, porridge, Tibetan bread, locally grown vegetables and fruits, etc. They also offer some continental, Indian, Chinese, Japanese and popular dishes during the trek as mentioned on their food menu.  If you are a vegetarian or vegan, no problem, you will have various items of meals in the Annapurna Base Camp Trek and for this, you require informing your trek leader before the trek commences.

You can cook on your own at local lodges while staying overnight during the trip in the mountain on the condition that you won’t disturb and if the kitchen is not crowded if you have this hobby. You can carry the instant noodles and can prepare in your room during your Annapurna Base Camp trek.  The meals you have will be freshly cooked and very hygienic in order to ensure your balanced diet and hygiene. Pick up the item from food menu prepared by local lodges and teahouses and ask them to prepare it for you.

Temperature at Annapurna Base Camp.

The temperature at Everest Base Camp is normally negative and you have to prepare accordingly. The actual temperature at Annapurna Base Camp ranges between 12 to negative 18 degree Celsius. Though the temperature at Annapurna Base Camp rises to 12 degree Celsius in the sunny day and it drops down to -18 at night and one may face heavy snowfall as well if you go to Annapurna Base Camp in pre and post winter months/days ( Early Dec and late Feb). It is almost impossible to ascend to Annapurna Base Camp in the peak of the winter as Annapurna Base Camp is entirely covered with snow and people cannot stay there during the peak of the winter months.

  • Temperature at Annapurna Base Camp in Autumn (Sep-Nov) ranges between 12 to negative 7 degree Celsius.
  • Temperature at Annapurna Base Camp in Spring (Mar- May) ranges between 12 to negative 5 degree Celsius.
  • Trekkers who are going to Annapurna Base Camp are advised to prepare accordingly by consulting their trekking leader.

Best Itinerary for Annapurna Base Camp Trek.  

The best Itinerary for Annapurna Base Camp Trek is Annapurna Base Camp Trek 8 days. The 8 days Annapurna Base Camp Trek Itinerary has two days for driving/flying to Pokhara and back to Kathmandu in the beginning and the end of Annapurna Base Camp Trek. 5 and half days will be for real trekking and half day will be for Pokhara sightseeing and refreshment tours.

Safety Measures for Annapurna Base Camp Trek.

Begin your trek from Jhino Danda and you will ascend to Sinuwa on the first day. The second day, you will ascend to Deurali and the day, you will get your final destination, Annapurna Base Camp and it takes two more days to walk down to Jhino Danda via Bamboo. While returning, you will stay overnight at Bamboo and then to Jhinu Danda. The sixth day, you will drive back to Pokhara and do city sightseeing tour in Pokhara with lake activities in Phewa Lake.

The final two days, the 7th one for driving in Pokhara and the 8th day will be driving back to Kathmandu from Pokhara.

This way, you can enjoy your Annapurna Base Camp Trek with all activities you want to do. We really don’t need any acclimatization day for Annapurna Base Camp Trek as we are not going above 5000m like in Everest Base Camp Trek and Manaslu Circuit Trek.

Why Annapurna Base Camp Trek with Haven Holidays?

  • Expert and professional local guides
  • Flexible trekking crew
  • Better understanding of weather condition and local culture
  • Immediate Rescue in case of emergency
  • Better Accommodation Food
  • Eco- Friendly and Sustainability
  • Expert in Communication 

Departure

After farewell dinner with our team and the important feedback session, we will comfortably drop you to the Tribhuvan International Airport and to any other destination you want for your exit to your homeland or for the commencement of another trip. After we drop you to the destination you prefer, you can catch up your international flight and another trip you want. We wish you a very wonderful time ahead. 

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Preparation For This Trip

Travel Documents for Trek

  • Travel tickets and trip print/Pictures on the device.
  • Passport with at least 6 months validity
  • photocopies of the Passport
  • 4 copies of photos  Passport size
  • Visa available at Kathmandu Airport
  • visa: check the visa requirements for your nationality. Tourist visa Nepal
  • Insurance, documents that cover medical, rescue airlift(helicopter) in case of emergency on the trip

Electronics

  • Charging for the device: Camera or smartphone for capturing memories.  Maybe It’s hard to find charging devices that fit your mobile phone. So, keep the focus on your charger with multiple adapters
  • Power Bank: Charging your devices is not possible everywhere. So, it is recommended to carry a power bank for backup

Trekking Packing/Checklist  List

When preparing for a trekking trip in Nepal,  it's essential to have the right equipment and packing list to ensure your safety and comfort to complete your mission. You will need to pack smart and light. This packing list doesn’t mean you need to pack everything listed here. This list is a guideline, and your final list will depend on your preferences and judgment as well as your tour destination and season. Follow as per your personal needs and preferences by taking this as a reference. Here’s a comprehensive list of items you should consider:

Trekking Clothing

Headwear:
  • Sun Hat/Cap for sun protection: A Sun hat protects the face from the strong rays of the sun. Carry a lightweight hat that can be easily packed. Or A wide-brimmed hat to cover your ears, neck, and face from the strong rays of the sun. 
  • Thermal hat for warmth: You will need a warm fleece or woolen hat to keep you warm in cold temperatures, especially during freezing nights and cold Himalayan mornings.
  • Buff : At high altitudes, the air is dry and cold. A buff is an essential piece of gear to keep your neck warm and cover your mouth. It will help in protecting you against dryness as well as dust. It protects you from coughing and damaging your throat and lungs.

Body Wear:

Short Polypropylene sleeve shirts: Moisture-wicking fabric, Lightweight and good for hiking at lower elevations. Nylon or synthetic fabrics are the best.

  • Long Sleeve Shirts: Moisture-wicking fabric, long-sleeved shirts for higher elevation. Breathable, and fabric shirts will be best. Avoid cotton shirts. We recommend Merino wool or synthetic fabrics.
  • Lightweight Thermal Tops:  To keep your body warm and protect from the deep cold of the mountain. Fleece and wind stopper jacket or pullover.

Pants/Trousers

  • Hiking Pants: We recommend bringing one or two pairs of trekking pants that are quick-drying and made of synthetic material. The type that can be zipped off into shorts can be helpful. You will need to have one waterproof pants that can be worn over your trekking pants in case of rain/heavy snow. 
  • Fleece Pant: When you arrive at your camp (lodge), you will want to change into a fresh pair of clothing. We recommend a pair of warm fleece pants or tracksuit pants.
  • Thermal Trousers: We recommend Moisture-wicking fabric with the use of Merino wool base layers.  They can be used for sleeping in, night climbing, and the first layer in keeping your body warm and keeping cold conditions at high altitudes during the day.
  • Fleece or Woolen Pants: We recommend Merino Wool base layers or a synthetic material that will work as well. You will want one pair of warm bottoms to wear under your trekking pants on cold days.
  • Undergarments: Plenty of comfortable undergarments as per gender Moisture-wicking fabric 

Down Jacket (Puffer Jacket)

A down jacket is a versatile and warm piece of clothing that is commonly used in trekking and is most effective when used as a mid-layer or outer layer in cold weather. Consider the layering system and pack other appropriate layers such as base layers, fleece jackets, or a waterproof shell to adjust to changing conditions. Remember to choose a down jacket that fits you well and allows for easy movement. Prioritize your comfort, warmth, and safety when selecting a down jacket for your trekking adventure.

Waterproof Outer Shell Jacket 

You need waterproof and breathable Gore-Tex or similar waterproofing material as an outerwear jacket. This should be lightweight with a hood that will help protect you from rain/snow and help block the wind. 

Hand-wear

  • Light Gloves: You feel comfortable with a thin liner glove for lower temperatures or to wear inside your thick outer gloves for extreme temps. having liner gloves helps to keep your hands warm at all times.
  • Warm Gloves (waterproof recommended): Gloves are an essential item to consider when packing for trekking, especially in colder climates or high-altitude treks At high altitudes and in cold weather conditions, Keeping your hands warm is also vital in making sure you have a comfortable adventure and preventing frostbites

Ensure you choose gloves that fit well and allow for comfortable movement. Gloves that are too tight may restrict circulation, while those that are too loose may not provide sufficient warmth. Consider trying on different sizes and styles to find the right fit for your hands. It's often a good idea to pack an extra pair of gloves in case of unexpected circumstances, such as getting wet or losing a glove.

Footwear   

Hiking boots, spare laces, warm, waterproof, ankle support: Choosing and appropriate footwear is crucial for trekking, as it directly impacts your comfort, safety, overall trekking experience. Boots with higher ankle height provide better stability and protection on uneven terrain. Boots with a waterproof or water-resistant membrane to keep your feet dry in wet conditions. Look for boots with breathable materials to prevent excessive sweating and promote comfort. When choosing your trekking footwear, it's essential to consider the terrain, weather conditions, duration of the trek, and personal preference. Ensure that you break in your new footwear before the trek to avoid discomfort or blisters during your journey.

  • Hiking Shoes: Trail Runners shoes for shorter treks on well-established trails in milder conditions, trail running shoes can be a viable option. They offer a lightweight and agile design but may provide less ankle support and protection compared to boots or hiking shoes.
  • Camp Shoes: Camp shoes worn around camp after a day of trekking. The primary purpose of camp shoes is to give your feet a break from the rigors of trekking boots or shoes.    They provide comfort and allow your feet to breathe while you relax at camp
  • Socks: Your footwear with moisture-wicking and comfortable hiking socks made of wool or synthetic materials. Avoid cotton socks, as they tend to retain moisture and can lead to blisters. You need plenty of thin liners and thick socks you have less chance for laundry while in the mountains. 
  • Gaiters : (Optional but helpful in muddy or snowy conditions) These are optional and only required during winter and rainy seasons. These can stop scree/mud/snow from getting into your boots.

Sunglasses or Goggles 

You will need a dark, wrap-around pair of sunglasses, to protect against harsh UV rays and ice glare at higher altitudes. We recommend you carry a spare pair as well.     

prescribe glass user, carry a spare as well.

Backpack With Waterproof Cover 

When selecting a trekking backpack, it's essential to consider its size, features, comfort, and durability. 

Trekking backpacks come in various sizes, typically measured in litres. The ideal size depends on the amount of gear you need to carry for a day. A backpack with a capacity of 30-40 litres multi-compartments is commonly recommended but personal preference.

A properly fitting backpack is very important for comfort and avoiding discomfort or strain during your trek. Look for backpacks with adjustable shoulder straps, a padded hip belt, and a sternum strap. Consider trying on different backpacks to find the one that fits your body shape and provides proper weight distribution. A good trekking backpack should have a supportive suspension system that effectively transfers the weight to your hips. 

Note: Invest in qualitative and reliable clothing and footwear as your whole trekking depends upon them.

Make sure your gear is in good condition and that you have everything you need for all types of weather conditions.

With proper planning and preparation, you can have a safe and enjoyable trip.

Miscellaneous:

  • Sleeping Bag (appropriate for the expected temperature): Selecting the right sleeping bag for your trekking adventure for a comfortable and warm night's sleep. The temperature rating indicates the lowest temperature at which the bag will keep you warm. Consider the expected weather conditions and temperatures of your trek to choose a sleeping bag with an appropriate rating. while a -15°C (5°F) rated bag is better for colder temperatures. Ensure the sleeping bag is long enough to accommodate your height comfortably.                      
  • Trekking Poles: Trekking poles are additional tools for your trekking. They provide stability, support, and numerous benefits while walking. Remember to adjust the length of your trekking poles to suit the terrain and your preferred hiking style. Using trekking poles correctly, with the proper technique, can maximize their benefits and help improve your balance and stability during your trek.
  • Headlamp or Flashlight with Extra Batteries: A headlamp is an essential piece of equipment for trekking, especially for activities in low-light or dark conditions. It provides hands-free illumination, allowing you to navigate safely and efficiently. Pack spare batteries or ensure your rechargeable headlamp is fully charged before your trek. It's also a good idea to test and familiarize yourself with the headlamp's features and operation before your adventure.
  • Towel: Quick-drying towels are typically made from highly absorbent and quick-drying materials such as microfiber or synthetic fabrics. They can absorb water efficiently and dry much faster than traditional towels. For your hygiene and comfort needs during trekking trips.
  • Water Bottle (Nalgene, 32 oz.): We recommend having Nalgene or similar bottles. You can fill it with boiling water at night, which can also be used as hot water bottles, and drink warm water when you wake.
  • Water Bladder (Camelback): This hands-free hydration system is to keep you drinking plenty of water on the trail. You can fill before hitting the trail and easily sip water without having to stop walking. 
  • Dry Bags: You can wrap your clothes/items inside your kitbag to protect it from rain. 
  • Earplugs: Earplugs are small devices designed to be inserted into the ear canal to reduce or block out unwanted noise during sleeping.
  • Multi-tool or Swiss Knife : A multi-tool or Swiss knife is a versatile tool that can be handy in various situations. Depending on the specific model, multi-tools or Swiss army knives may include additional tools such as bottle openers, saw blades, corkscrews, or nail file

Toiletries

  • Soap Carrying soap is essential for maintaining cleanliness and hygiene a during trip.
  • Shampoo Instead of a big bottle, carry the travel size or sachets shampoo.
  • Shower Gel: The travel-size shower gel is recommended.
  • Sunscreen: We recommend having 50 + SPF to protect you from the extreme rays at altitude. Moisturizing cream to keep your skin fresh and smooth from dry and cold mountain air.
  • Lip Balm: SPF 25 should provide a long-lasting moisturizer. Toilet Paper Carrying toilet paper is essential when going on a trekking trip where restroom facilities may be limited or unavailable.
  • Sun Block cream: We recommend having 50 + SPF to protect you from the extreme rays at altitude.
  • Moisturizing cream : to keep your skin fresh and smooth from dry and cold mountain air.
  • Lip Balm: SPF 25 should provide a long-lasting moisturizer.
  • Toilet Paper: Carrying toilet paper is essential when going on a trekking trip where restroom facilities may be limited or unavailable. 
  • Hand Sanitizer: You will not get water to wash your hands at every stop. so Hand sanitizer better option for maintaining hygiene.
  • Toothbrush and Toothpaste: A travel-sized toothpaste tube, lightweight container to save space and reduce weight in your backpack. Use clean water to rinse your mouth and toothbrush, or consider using water purification.
  • Insect-repellent: it's important to protect yourself from insects. 
  • Wet Wipes/Baby Wipes: While there are options to shower along the trail, we recommend always bringing a pack of Baby Wipes to keep yourself clean in the wilderness.
  • Plastic Bag: To put your dirty laundry and garbage. 
  • Small Repair Kit : Sewing kit, duct tape, etc.

Water filters or Purification tablets:

Water purification is most important during outdoor activities, especially when you may not have access to clean and safe drinking water sources. There are several methods you can use to purify water in such situations:

  • Boiling water: Boiling water is one of the most effective methods to kill pathogens and make water safe to drink.
  • Portable water filter:  Filers are designed to remove bacteria, protozoa, and some viruses from water. Look for filters specifically designed for outdoor use.
  • Ultraviolet (UV) Light: Portable UV light devices are available that can kill or deactivate microorganisms in water. 
  • Water Purification Tablets: These tablets usually contain chemicals like iodine or chlorine that can kill pathogens in water. They may have an unpleasant taste in the water. Before your trekking trip, choose the most suitable water purification method based on the specific conditions.

Snacks and Energy Bars

Carrying chocolate bars as a snack during trekking trips can be great. 

Chocolate bars can provide a quick source of energy due to their high sugar and calorie content. Look for chocolate bars that have a good balance of nutrients. your taste preferences and any dietary restrictions or allergies. There are various options available, including dark chocolate, milk chocolate, or chocolate bars with specific flavours or added ingredients

Book/Diary 

If you're planning to keep a diary or journal during your trekking trip, a dedicated travel journal can be a wonderful way to document your experiences.  you can write down your thoughts, observations, and memories as you go.

You may want to have a book diary or cards to use in the lodges at night when you have downtime.

Navigation and Safety:

  • Detailed map of the trekking route
  • Compass or GPS device(optional)
  • Whistle
First aid kit (including any personal medication)
First Aid Kit :

A well-prepared first aid kit is essential for addressing minor injuries and emergencies. While the contents may vary depending on your specific needs and activities, here is a general list of items you should consider including in your first aid kit:

  • Adhesive Bandages (various sizes)
  •  Sterile gauze pads
  • Antiseptic wipes or solution for wound cleaning
  • Disposable gloves
  • Tweezers and small scissors
  •  Instant cold packs
  •  Elastic bandages (Ace bandages) for sprains or strains Triangular bandage (for making slings or immobilizing injuries)
  • Cotton balls and cotton swabs
  • Sterile saline solution (for cleaning wounds or flushing eyes)
  • Safety pins
  • Blister treatment (moleskin or blister pads)
  •  Oral rehydration salts (for treating dehydration)
  •  Medical adhesive tape

Additionally, you may want to consider including personal items such as any prescribed medications, an EpiPen for severe allergies, or any specific items required for your unique circumstances or medical conditions.

Medicines

There are no facilities for Pharmacies everywhere along the trail. Some basic medicines are supplied someplace. where you can consult with a Pharmacist. Medicines are for emergencies.

Here are some essential medications and supplies you should consider including in your kit(consult with your GP before trip)

  • Pain relievers: Over-the-counter pain medications like ibuprofen or acetaminophen can help alleviate pain from minor injuries or headaches. 
  • Anti-diarrheal medication: In case of gastrointestinal issues or diarrhea, having an anti-diarrheal medication such as loperamide can be helpful. 
  • Anti-inflammatory Tablets: For any inflammation 
  • Antihistamines (for mild allergic reactions)
  • Antibiotics courses as prescribed by your Doctor for chest and upper respiratory tract infections and abdominal, and bowel infections. 
  • Cough Lozenges: Cough lozenges can be helpful during high-altitude trekking trips, as the change in altitude and dry air can sometimes lead to throat irritation and coughing. Cough lozenges can soothe your throat, provide temporary relief, and help suppress coughing. 
  • Altitude sickness Tablets: Diamox or Acetazolamide to prevent AMS 
  • Personal medications: If you have any specific medical conditions, ensure you have an ample supply of your prescribed medications. 

Note: Besides these medications, don’t forget to carry your prescription as suggested by the Doctor

Remember, this list is not exhaustive, and it's always advisable to consult with a healthcare professional or pharmacist before your trip to get personalized recommendations based on your specific needs and any known medical conditions.

Our Trek Leader will be carrying a group medical kit for medical problems and emergencies. But we recommend you bring along the items mentioned above and keep your medical kit with you daily on the trail.

Female Hygiene Items

The above-listed gears are essential for women, too. However, besides above mentioned, there are some other women's essential packing list

  • Inner Garment: Plenty of inner garments Make sure it is breathable and not too tight.
  • Sanitary Napkins/Tampons: It is essential for women. If you use sanitary napkins, pick the one which is long-lasting and doesn’t leak as you have to walk long hours on the trek. However, we recommend you carry tampons as they will be a little more comfortable.
  • Hair Conditioner: Carry conditioning to protect your hair from the dry mountain air.
  • Makeup Products: Don’t carry all your makeup products with you. Just choose some handy ones like lipstick, moisturizer, sunscreen, nail polish, polish remover, eyeliner, etc. Carry all the essential hygiene products. 
  • A Small Mirror (optional): A small mirror can be surprisingly useful item for several reason. 

The Trekking gear list is divided into two parts;

Day Pack :

(necessary things for during the day) You will carry a daypack with you every time. 

Duffle Bag:

Potters carry between tea houses (lodge to Lodge)

Note: You Can buy or rent trekking equipment in Kathmandu as well

What can I expect from Haven Holidays during the trek?

Haven Holidays will provide fine-class accommodation with a beautiful breakfast and duffel bag.  Our porters are carrying your personal belongings which is also the weight restriction for the porters by the Government of Nepal. Be selective in what you take. We will provide you with a very professional and experienced trekking leader throughout the trek

Frequently Asked Questions

What is difficult level of Ghorepani poon hill trek?

The difficulty level of the Ghorepani Poon Hill trek is generally considered easy. The trek involves hiking through varying terrain, including uphill climbs and descents, stone steps, and occasional steep sections. Altitude can also be a factor, reaching up to about 3,210 meters (10,531 feet) at Poon Hill for this trek with proper preparation and pacing, however, it's a rewarding adventure accessible to many hikers. Ghorepani Poonhill Trek is for beginners and fresher to train beforehand other challenging and adventurous trekking trips in Nepal like Annapurna Base Camp Trek, Everest Base Camp Trek and Manaslu Circuit Trek.  Actually, beginners first go to Ghorepani-Poonhill to train and to get some basic experiences of hiking and trekking and then only dare to go for other strenuous trekking trips in Nepal. Even the people who are doing Annapurna Base Camp Trek go through Poonhill ahead of ABC Trek. Some people still choose to do Trek to ABC via Jhino Danda directly without ascending Poonhill. However, it is recommended to do Annapurna Base Camp Trek via Poonhill. 

How difficult is Annapurna Base Camp trek?

The Annapurna Base Camp trek is considered moderately challenging. It involves hiking through diverse terrain, including forests, terraced fields, and high-altitude landscapes. The trek includes steep ascents and descents, as well as sections of rocky and uneven trails. Altitude sickness can be a concern as the trail reaches heights of over 4,000 meters (13,000 feet). While it's manageable for those with a moderate level of fitness and trekking experience, proper preparation and acclimatization are essential for a safe and enjoyable journey.

What is the different between Poon hill and Annapurna Base Camp Trek?

Poon Hill Trek: The Poon Hill trek typically focuses on reaching Poon Hill (3,210 meters), offering panoramic views of the Annapurna and Dhaulagiri mountain ranges.

Annapurna Base Camp Trek: The Annapurna Base Camp trek takes you to the heart of the Annapurna Sanctuary, culminating at the base camp (4,130 meters) surrounded by towering peaks.

Which is harder Everest Base Camp or Annapurna Base Camp ?

Comparing Everest Base Camp (EBC) and Annapurna Base Camp (ABC) treks, Everest Base Camp is generally considered more challenging. The EBC trek involves higher altitudes, reaching over 5,300 meters (17,500 feet), and longer durations of hiking. Additionally, the weather conditions in the Everest region can be more unpredictable, and the trails may be more crowded. Annapurna Base Camp trek, while still moderately challenging, typically involves lower altitudes and shorter hiking days compared to Everest Base Camp. Therefore, in terms of difficulty, Everest Base Camp trek is generally considered harder than Annapurna Base Camp trek.

How long does it take for ABC trek?

It takes a week long days for ABC Trek from Kathmandu to Kathmandu and it takes 5 days from Pokhara to Pokhara. First day you will head for Pokhara and then Sinuwa, then Deurali and then to ABC and it takes two more days to walk down back to Pokhara. If you count if from Kathmandu, then , you need to add two more days. So, simply, if you have a week long holiday and looking for a moderate trek in Nepal, you can go for ABC trek with moderate walking hours 5-6 hours in a day. You will be rewarded with magnificent adventurous walks and with magnificent mountain panoramas. The ABC Trek doesn’t require any kind of acclimatization days in its itinerary since you are ascending only up to maximum 4200m. 

How long does it take to hike Poon Hill?

You can even hike Poonhill in a single day from Pokhara but this is not a good idea. You at least require two days to hike Poonhill via Ulleri, Banthanti and Ghorepani. But if you are looking for the timing to climb or hike only Poonhill, the very point of viewpoint, then, you can hike to the top of the Poonhill from Ghorepani in 45 minutes.

If you begin your Poonhill Hike from Kathmandu, you can complete in 4-5 days and if you begin it from Pokhara you can do it in 2-3 days and you can hike to Poonhill from Ghorepani in only 45 minutes too. You need to get up early in the morning before the sun rises and hike to Poonhill with torchlight and trekking poles. As the sun rises, the mountains like Annapurnas, Dhaulagiri, Machhapuchhre, Gangapurna, Himal Chuli, Manaslu and Ganesh Himal are found dazzling and it will be mesmerizing to campture the breathtaking scenes at this moment.

Is the Poon Hill trek difficult?

No, it is not difficult Trek, rather, Poonhill trek is an easy hiking/ trekking taking you up to the top of the Poonhill which is 3200m. Poonhill Trek is for the beginners to collect some experiences and skills of trekking/hiking so that the skills and experiences will be as asset for other moderate and challenging trekking trips wherever you do. So, if you are a beginner and you want an easy and refreshing walk near Pokhara through deep woods and witness mesmerizing Annapurna Himalayan ranges, you can go with Poonhill Trek. This is a rewarding easy trek for those who are looking forward to spend a couple of days in the mountains of Nepal.

Is ABC trek hard?

No, ABC Trek is not hard, rather, it is moderate and sometimes, it is taken as an easy trekking trip in Annapurna region of Nepal. Even, the beginners do this trek successfully spending a week long days. Even though you are beginners and you have the confident and stamina of walking 6-7 hours a day, you can easily does ABC trek. 

The ABC trekking itinerary needn’t any spare days or rest days for acclimatization on the trail. Going up to 4200m that is ABC is not challenging and risky/hard. Majority of beginners do this trek and celebrate astonishing walks through Annapurna Conservation Area and mountain views like massif Annapurna and Machhapuchhre. 

Can a beginner do ABC trek?

Yes, even the beginners can do ABC (4160m) Trek but one needs to be physically fit. Actually, majority of the beginners do ABC trek and they are successful too. On the way to ABC, they may have some minor issues like dizziness and minor headache. Otherwise, there will be no any kind of serious issues with the beginners if they are doing this trek with a good level of preparations and right trekking equipment.

If the beginners are thinking of doing ABC trek, then, they need to do some regular exercise like daily jogging, gyms, aerobics and short hikes with up and downs climbing minimum 3000m above the sea level with working hours 5 min daily beforehand the trek. You can also search for the right weather in Nepal, Nepal Travel info, altitude sickness and also ask with the people who have already made this trip ABC trek successful. If you can get the authentic information with the people who have already done this trek before, that will be the best asset for you for the preparation for your ABC trek in Nepal. 

How hard is Poon Hill trek?

Poon Hill Trek is graded as easy trekking trip in Nepal in Annapurna region taking you to the highest elevation 3210m above the sea level that is Poon Hill through Ghorepani village (2800m). You begin this trek from Kathmandu(1400m) and switch your trip to Pokhara( 900m) and then climb Ulleri and Banthanti( 2100m) and then finally to Poon Hill through Ghorepani. So, climbing up to 3500m above the sea level is considered to be as easy trek. So, Poon hill trek is an easy hike/ trek into the heart of Annapurna Himalayas located in Annapurna Conservation Area, the largest protected area of the world.

Actually, Poon hill trek is an easy trek in Annapurna region in the sense that there is no such steep climb with any slippery and rocky trail on the way to Poonhill and back to Pokhara. And, nowadays, you can get Poonhill Jeep Ride up to Ulleri and Banthanti and directly to Pokhara from   Ghndruk. Even the beginners, children above the age of 9 and the elderly people can do Poon Hill Trek with the average working hours 4 in a day. 

How hard is ABC Trek?

ABC Trek is a moderate hike up to the highest elevation 4160m that is Annapurna base camp through MBC that is 3700m high above the sea level. In the beginning, the steep climb of Jhino Danda (1750m) to Chhomrong village is a bit tough for the beginners or for any kind of trekkers, otherwise, there is no such kind of technical steep hill to climb and you don’t require any kind of technical skills of climbing and trekking on the trip. The more you climb, the more comfortable you feel during your ABC trek. However, you feel somehow tough and difficult while approaching to Annapurna Base Camp from Machhapuchhre Base Camp.

If you prepare well with all kind of trainings like hiking, joggings, aerobics, cardio and other up and owns walks with your backpack, though you are a beginner, you can successfully accomplish your abc trek. ABC trek is a moderate hike and sometimes, it is considered as an easy trek too. So, the trekkers who are fit and fine physically and prepared all required trekking equipment, can comfortably triumph over their ABC trek with marvelous views of Mt. Annapurna and Machhapuchhre. 

How long is ABC trek from Pokhara?

ABC trek from Pokhara is 5 days. To walk up to ABC, it takes 3 days and to walk down, it takes 2 days and you can use Annapurna Base Camp Jeep ride from Jhino Danda to and from Pokhara. So, if you have got 5 days’ time frame and you are in Pokhara, you can enjoy your ABC trek.

So, the ABC Trek from Pokhara to Pokhara  Itinerary is like this:

Day 1: Jeep Drive to Jhinu Danda and then trek to Sinuwa (2340 m | 7,677 ft.), 6 hours.

Day 2: Trek to Deurali 3, 230 m / 10597 feet-04 hrs

Day 3: Trek to Annapurna Base Camp 4,130 m via Machhapuchare Base Camp 3,720 m -06 hrs.

Day 4: Trek back to Bamboo 2300 m | 7,677 ft. m - 06 hrs.

Day 5: Trek to Jhinu-Danda 1, 750 m - 06 hrs and drive back to Pokhara

How long is Annapurna Base Camp Trek?

Annapurna Base Camp from Pokhara to Pokhara is 5 days trip and from Kathmandu to Kathmandu is 7 days or 8 days Trip. If you are planning to begin your ABC Trek in Nepal from Kathmandu, it, at least, takes 7 days or a week long time for Annapurna Base Camp. If you want to have an extra day for Pokhara city to explore Davis Fall, Gupteswor Mahadev Cave, Phewa Lake, World Peace Stupa and Pumdikot Shiva Statue, you require 8 days for ABC Trek with Pokhara city tour. 

To ascend Annapurna Base Camp (4160m) via Jhino Danda, Chhomrong, Sinuwa , Bamboo, Himalaya, Deurali and Machhapuchhre Base Camp, it takes 3 complete days and to walk down to Hot Spring, Jhino Danda, it takes 2 complete days. And 1 full day is required for Pokhara exploration with Phewa Lake boating. 

And 2 more days for transferring to Pokhara from Kathmandu and back. So, if you are really planning or thinking of doing ABC Trek, you have to allocate at least 7 or 8 days. But, if you are doing ABC Trek via Poonhill, it takes at least 11 days to complete ABC. Actually, it’s better to go Annapurna Base Camp via Poonhill as you can acclimatize by ascending Poonhill before you walk to ABC. 

How long is Annapurna Base Camp Trek?

Annapurna Base Camp from Pokhara to Pokhara is 5 days trip and from Kathmandu to Kathmandu is 7 days or 8 days Trip. If you are planning to begin your ABC Trek in Nepal from Kathmandu, it, at least, takes 7 days or a week long time for Annapurna Base Camp. If you want to have an extra day for Pokhara city to explore Davis Fall, Gupteswor Mahadev Cave, Phewa Lake, World Peace Stupa and Pumdikot Shiva Statue, you require 8 days for ABC Trek with Pokhara city tour.

To ascend Annapurna Base Camp (4160m) via Jhino Danda, Chhomrong, Sinuwa , Bamboo, Himalaya, Deurali and Machhapuchhre Base Camp, it takes 3 complete days and to walk down to Hot Spring, Jhino Danda, it takes 2 complete days. And 1 full day is required for Pokhara exploration with Phewa Lake boating.
And 2 more days for transferring to Pokhara from Kathmandu and back. So, if you are really planning or thinking of doing ABC Trek, you have to allocate at least 7 or 8 days. But, if you are doing ABC Trek via Poonhill, it takes at least 11 days to complete ABC. Actually, it’s better to go Annapurna Base Camp via Poonhill as you can acclimatize by ascending Poonhill before you walk to ABC.

How many days are needed for Annapurna Base Camp?

One needs to have at least one week time for Annapurna Base Camp from Kathmandu to Kathmandu. If you are planning it from Pokhara, then, you can complete it in 5 days. 3 days are for ascending to Annapurna Base Camp and 2 days for descending to Jhino Danda and back to Pokhara.

The first day will be for driving or flying to Pokhara and rest of the three days will be for ascending to Annapurna Base Camp (4160m) and 2 days for walking back to Jhino Danda and get back to Pokhara. And the sixth day will be to return back to Kathmandu and the last one will be for departure homewards.
These 7 days will be used like this and you can a beautiful experience of Annapurna Base Camp Trek with 7 days. Actually, there is no need of acclimatization day for Annapurna Base Camp (4160m) as the trekkers are not going to above 4500m from the sea level. However, some people really like to stay one extra night to enjoy the starry night with astonishing mountain views of Annapurna South and Machhapuchhre at Annapurna Base Camp.

What are the transportation options for Annapurna Base Camp Trek?

One can find both land and air transportation to go to Pokhara  from Kathmandu and get back to Kathmandu from Pokhara. But, while beginning the Annapurna Base Camp Trek from Jhino Danda, you need to go with Annapurna Base Camp Jeep Drive to hot spring located at Jhino Danda. Or, if you are going to Annapurna Base Camp Trek via Poonhill, you can go with Poonhill Jeep ride to Ulleri and Banthanti via Nayapool and Birethanti.
One can get sharing or private jeep for Jhino Danda from Pokhara. Also, the trekkers can use public bus drive to get Jhino Danda from Pokhara. It takes 3 hours to get Jhino Danda from Pokhara by jeep drive. The bus drive may take longer hours like 4-5 hours to go to Jhino Danda from Pokhara.
If you are trekking to ABC via Poonhill, you don’t have any other options except four-wheel jeep ride to Ulleir/Banthanti from Pokhara. No public buses and no private car go to Ulleir/ Banthanti from Pokhara.

What are the required permits for Annapurna Base Camp Trek?

TIMS Card ( Trekking Information Management System Card) and Annapurna Conservation Area Entry Permit are the two mandatory trekking permits for Annapurna Base Camp. The trekkers can get these Annapurna Base Camp Trek Permits through their trekking partner located in Nepal. Once you provide the scanned copy of your passport and passport sized photographs, they will get it for you beforehand the trek begins. If you are planning your Base Camp Annapurna independently, you can apply the trekking permits online or you can directly visit the office of Nepal Tourist Boar located in Bhrikutimandap Kathmandu. Within half an hour, you will be able to get these two types trekking permits for ABC Trek, TIMS Card and ACAP. For this, one should at least arrive a day earlier in Kathmandu and proceed for it. The best way of getting trekking permits for trek to ABC is through the trekking agent you are using for your trip to Annapurna.

How much does it cost to go to Annapurna Base Camp?

It is very difficult to decide/fic the exact cost to go to Annapurna Base Camp. However, the re a few indicators which can help you predict or foretell the cost of Annapurna Base Camp Trek. These bases are: the cost of trekking permits, cost of food and accommodation, cost of transportation, cost of guide and porter and extras like tipping and the cost of getting trekking equipment.

The cost of Annapurna Conservation Area Entry Permit (Rs. 3000 per person), TIMS Card (Rs. 1000), One item of food cost ranges between Rs. 200-1000, one-night accommodation cost ranges between Rs 500-1000, the bus ticket from Kathmandu to Pokhara costs Rs. 1500 one way and the flight cost from Kathmandu to Pokhara costs USD 80, Guide costs Rs. 3000-4000 and porter costs 2000-3000 per day and the cost depends on you what kind of trekking equipment checklist you get for your Annapurna Base Camp Trek. And, the final cost will be for the extras like tipping and the cost you allocate for drinks and others.

So here , calculating all these above costs, the Annapurna Base Camp Trek costs ranges between USD 569 per person for an ordinary trek, if you go with flights from Kathmandu to Pokhara and back and go with luxury  ABC trek , then the cost will go higher like, it ranges between USD 600-800 from Kathmandu to Kathmandu.

Can I do Annapurna Base Camp in winter?

Yes, the people who really love winter adventures will enjoy Annapurna Base Camp Trek even in winter season, in the months of Dec, Jan and Feb. They find the trail very exciting with a lot of fresh snow. The trekkers who are heading to Annapurna Base Camp Trek can play with amazing snow and can experience distinct kind of thrills of adventure while trekking to ABC in winter months. 

Even though the ABC Trekking Trail is covered with freshly fallen snow during winter months, it is safe to trek to ABC and back to Jhino Danda. If you dare to do Annapurna Base Camp Trek in winter, you will know the secret mystery of Annapurna trekking in winter months which can never be gained in other months of the year like in June, July, Aug and Sept, even not in Oct and Nov. It is absolutely incredible to be into the wild nature with all round snow and snow-fed mountains including alluring Machhapuchhre and Annapurna South. 

Therefore, people also love doing ABC Trek in winter, in the months of Dec, Jan and Feb though Autumn, the months of Sep, Oct and Nov are the best months of the year for Annapurna Trekking in Nepal. 

Go with a group or join in a group and accompany with very professional and experienced trekking crew while doing ABC Trek in winter so that you can have safer and more exciting Annapurna trek. 

What is the best time for Annapurna Base Camp Trek?

The best time for Annapurna Base Camp Trek is Autumn months, the months of Sep, Oct and Nov. These months of the year are the most favorable timing of the year as they provide the most rewarding atmosphere, climate and mountain views to the trekkers. The temperature is finest of the year in Autumn months, mountain views including Machhapuchhre and  entire Annapurna range are simply breathtaking, no rainfall and no snowfall in the mountain and most importantly, the major festivities like Dashain and Tihar make the Annapurna trip more fascinating and exciting. 

However, majority of people go with Spring time for Annapurna Base Camp Trek. Since springtime brings more fascinating flowering and non-flowering plants including astonishing rhododendron and others, no rainfall at all ( very rarely) no snowfall at all and no any other natural disturbances and interruptions during the Annapurna Base Camp Trek and helps the trekkers accomplish this moderate adventure trekking to Annaurna Base Camp successfully. The breathtaking views of fully flowering rhododendron, melodious natural waterfalls and fabulous mountain views will fascinate thousands of trekkers onto the ABT Trekking Trail. 

Is it better to go ABC directly or via Poonhill?

Actually, the real Annapurna Base Camp Trek is via Poonhill. There are two reasons why Annapurna Base Camp Trek via Poonhill. 

Proper Acclimatization

Before one heads for Annapurna Base Camp(4160m), if the trekkers ascend Poonhill (3210m) via Ghorepani village (2880m), it will work as acclimatization for your body. You can taste your stamina if you can go to Annapurna Base Camp by climbing Poon Hill beforehand and you can practice the hiking at least for two days: Ulleri to Ghorepani and Ghorepani to Tadapani via Poonhill before heading to Sinuwa via Chhomrong. 

Most importantly, if you are fresher or a beginner and planning your Annapurna Base Camp, the best way to get ABC will be via Poonhill as you can be familiar with trekking trails and test your confidence level . You are well set to go ABC after you walk for two days beforehand heading to ABC. Majority of the people do like this and they can easily conquer over Annapurna Base Camp Trek via Poonhill. 

Better and Wider  Mountain Views

Actually, Poonhill (3210m) is considered to be the finest viewpoint to witness Annapurna massif, Dhaulagiri, Manaslu, Ganesh Himal, Lamjung Himal and many other alluring snow-fed summits which you cannot see from Annapurna Base Camp (4160m). What people see from Annapurna Base Camp are: Annapurna South and Machhapuchhre. So, majority of people who have been to both destinations: Poon Hill and Annapurna Base Camp prefer Poon Hill for more spectacular mountain views and stunning sunrise. Therefore, one who is going ABC from Pokhar should not miss Poon Hill as it will offer you a distinct taste of trekking/hiking with some really memorable moments. 

No Dhaulagiri and Manaslu mountains can be seen from Annapurna Base Camp but it is possible from Poonhill. Poonhill offers better and wider mountain views and sunrise/sunset views than Annapurna Base Camp. 

How long is Annapurna Base Camp Trek via Poonhill?


Annapurna Base Camp Trek via Poon Hill is at least 11 days from Kathmandu to Kathmandu. If you count the ABC Trek via Poonhill trekking days from Pokhara, it will be 9 days. 

It takes two days to go Pokhara and come back to Kathmandu. 2 more days will be spent to ascend Poon Hill from Pokhara . 

To ascend ABC from Poonhill, it takes 4 days via Tadapani and Sinuwa. Final two days are spend to walk down to Jhino Danda where natural hot springs are located at the bank of Modi River. 

And the final one day is to drive back to Pokhara from Jhino Danda  wit half day Pokhara exploration before driving or flying back to Kathmandu. 

So, 11 days are enough and flexible time frame for ABC Trek via Poonhill in Nepal and you are suggested plan accordingly. 

If you want to spend 1-2 spare days in Pokhara and in Kathmandu, plan accordingly. 

What is the best month to trek to ABC?

The month of October is the best month for ABC Trek. The month October is the finest time of Autumn season and the best among all months of the year. 

Actually there are three months in Autumn season: Sep, Oct and November an among these,  the month of Oct is the best as there is no snow and no rain. Trekkers can have the best experience of ABC Trek with marvelous snow-fed mountains including Machhapuchhre and Annapurna. 

Sep and November are still good for ABC Trek but not like Oct. Also, the month April will be the second finest choice of the people who are trekking to ABC. The month April falls in Spring season and the other months of spring season are March and May. 

The month April is he best among the Spring months as one can witness a marvelous rhododendron flowering covering the entire Annapurna Hills and can enjoy magnificently astonishing mountain panoramas with clear blue deep sky with no rain and no snow in the mountains of Machhapuchhre and Annapurna. 

Therefore, it is suggested to choose the month of October or the month of April for your ABC Trek. 

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