Adventure · Nepal

Annapurna Adventure

Trek through rhododendron forests and Gurung villages to the famous sunrise viewpoint of Poon Hill.

Duration9 Days / 8 Nights
From$1,290
DifficultyChallenging
Duration9 Days / 8 Nights
Group sizeUp to 12
DifficultyChallenging
Starts inPokhara
Overview

The journey

The Annapurna foothills offer some of the finest mountain scenery in Nepal on trails that are achievable for most active travellers. Trek through terraced farmland and rhododendron forests, stay in welcoming Gurung villages and climb to Poon Hill for a sunrise panorama of Dhaulagiri and Annapurna.

The route continues to the hot springs of Jhinu Danda before returning to the comforts of Pokhara.

Highlights

  • Poon Hill sunrise over Dhaulagiri and Annapurna
  • Ghorepani and Ghandruk Gurung villages
  • Rhododendron forests in bloom (spring)
  • Natural hot springs at Jhinu
  • Lakeside finale in Pokhara
Day by day

Itinerary

  1. Day1

    Fly to Pokhara and prepare for the trek with your guide.

    Dinner Hotel, Pokhara
  2. Day2

    Short drive to the trailhead and an easy first day along the Bhurungdi river.

    All meals Teahouse, Tikhedhunga
  3. Day3

    The famous 3,000 stone steps to Ulleri, then forest trails to Ghorepani (2,860 m).

    All meals Teahouse, Ghorepani
  4. Day4

    Dawn climb to Poon Hill (3,210 m) for sunrise, then a ridge walk to Tadapani.

    All meals Teahouse, Tadapani
  5. Day5

    Descend through forest to the Gurung village of Ghandruk with its museum and stone houses.

    All meals Teahouse, Ghandruk
  6. Day6

    Walk to Jhinu Danda and soak tired legs in the riverside hot springs.

    All meals Teahouse, Jhinu
  7. Day7

    Final walk and drive back to Pokhara for a celebratory dinner by the lake.

    Breakfast, Dinner Hotel, Pokhara
  8. Day8

    Morning flight to Kathmandu and an afternoon at leisure.

    Breakfast Hotel, Kathmandu
  9. Day9

    Transfer to the airport.

    Breakfast

What’s included

  • Kathmandu – Pokhara flights
  • 5 nights teahouse lodges on the trek
  • 3 nights hotels in Kathmandu and Pokhara
  • All meals on trek
  • Licensed guide and porters
  • ACAP and TIMS permits

Not included

  • International flights
  • Meals in cities except breakfast
  • Travel insurance
  • Tips

Good to know

Important information

Expect 5–7 hours of walking per day with many stone steps. Maximum altitude 3,210 m.

Booking terms

A 25% deposit confirms your booking; the balance is due 30 days before departure. Cancellations made more than 45 days before travel receive a full refund of the deposit minus bank charges. Itineraries may be adjusted for weather, flight schedules or local conditions, always with an equivalent alternative. Comprehensive travel insurance is required for all travellers.

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