Destination Annapurna Region

Trip Difficulty Moderate Trip

Duration 10 Days

Activities Trekking

Accommodation Hotel and Teahouse Lodge

Max altitude 3210 m

Group Size 1-13 Pax

Meals Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner

Vehicle Car/Bus/Flight

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Highlights of Annapurna Poon Hill Panchase Trek 10 days

Trek to the foothills of the Annapurna
Walking through different mountainous villages of Annapurna
Enjoy the a great sunrise, sunset and the Himalayas view of Annapurna and Dhaulagiri ranges from Poon Hill and Panchase Hill.

Overview of Annapurna Poon Hill Panchase Trek 10 days

Annapurna Poon Hill Panchase Trek 10 days is an unforgettable trip through stunning viewpoints, rich forests, and village culture-Himalayan trek. Annapurna Poon Hill Panchase Trek is an easy, diverse trekking from Poon Hill to Panchase, best for beginners to advance hikers. This is a very popular-legendary trek in Nepal.

A medium length trekking in Annapurna goes through terraces fields and undisturbed natural forest, encountering with local communities, hiding and seeking with Annapurna and Fishtail mountains on the trail. The two beautiful short treks-Ghorepani Poon Hill and Panchase trek you can do in 10 days. Spring-March to May trek looks amazing due to booming colorful rhododendron forests. Autumn and Winter season are also a good time of year trekking around Panchase to Poon Hill.

Annapurna Poon Hill Panchase Trek-10 days Panchase Poon Hill is so popular trek in Annapurna region because of the up close view of the Himalayas with sunrise. This is combination trip of Poon Hill and Panchase trek. The trek follows the steep canyon of the Modi River which come from the Annapurna foothills.

Firs, we trek to Poon Hill offers majestic view of Annapurna and Dhaulagiri mountain range with sunrise. After that, descends to lower Annapurna valley from Tadapani, and continue hike to Panchase Bhanjyang. The Poon Hill and Panchase is the best travel destination in the world.

Highest Elevation of Annapurna Poon Hill Panchase Trek 10 days

Ghorepani Poon Hill Panchase Trek starts Nayapul with a short drive from Pokhara. The highest point of the trek is Poon Hill at 3200m . You can enjoy the fantastic view of Dhaulagiri I (8,167 m ), the seventh highest, Annapurna I (8,091m), the 10th highest, and Manaslu (8,156 m), the 8th highest mountain in the world with sunrise from Poon Hill.

Even the views from Ghorepani is also mesmerizing, one of the typically overnight stay place before climbing up Poon Hill. It is an excellent viewpoint. You will probably appreciate finding internet in the small cafes in the mountain village. We continue trek to Panchase Hill via the village-Tadapani, Ghandruk, Landruk, Tolkha, Australian Camp and Bhadaure.

Panchase Hill is another best viewpoint for the sunset, sunrise and the Annapurna, Manaslu and Dhaulagiri Mountain range. After that you will return to Pokhara from Panchase Bhanjyang. The trek is highly recommend for the travelers who are looking for a short, yet the best low altitude treks in Annapurna.

Detail Itinerary of Annapurna Poon Hill Panchase Trek 10 days

Day 01: Drive from Kathmandu - Pokhara (910m, 200 km, 6-7 hrs)

After breakfast,take a tourist bus at 7:00 AM and drive 6/7 hours to beautiful lake city Pokhara, you can catch a glimpse of hilly region and countryside people lifestyle while driving along the Trishuli River. There are 2 stops before arrive Pokhara 3pm. Check-in hotel in Lakeside and free afternoon.

Day 02: Pokhara-Tikhedhunga(1,495m)-Ulleri(1,950m, 1½ hrs drive: 45 km, 5-6 hrs: 12 km trek.)

Warm up with a breakfast and one and half hour drive to Nayapul. Foot trail begins with a climb of steep path to the stream. Cross over the bridge and pave way on to the east bank of Modhi Khola to Birethanti; a prosperous village. Continue passing the bamboo forests, waterfall, swimming hole and lodges at Tikedhunga. Trail crosses the Bhurungdi Khola and the tiring 3300 steps encounters leading to a Magar Village of Ulleri.

Day 03: Ulleri - Ghorepani (2,850m, 10km,5-6 hrs)

After breakfast, terraced fields gives way to dense forest and to Banthanti. The trail winds into wonderful forest of Rhododendron and oaks. Sparkling streams cross before ascend to Nangathanti. Preoceed to upper Ghorepani, with a comfy lodges and awesome Annapurna and Dhaulagiri ranges on backdrop.

Day 04: Ghorepani to Tadapani (2,520m, 8-9 hrs, 15 km)

Early morning trip to Poon hill to capture Annapurnas , Dhaulagiri, Machhapuchhre and surrounding peaks with morning sunrise over these mountains. Retrace back to Ghorepani and treat yourself warm breakfast before taking a eastward trail. Keep walking along ridge and Rhododendron, pine forest. Easier descend to Banthanti, and a climb past humid forest. Climb from Bhurungdi Khola into forest opening at Tadapani.

Day 05: Tadapni - Ghandruk (1,950m, 3-4 hrs, 5 km)

After breakfast, the trail descends through forest and to Bhaisi Kharka. You keep getting glimpses of mountain at times from the trail until you reach Ethnic village Ghandrik. The mesmerizing village is a living museum of culture and arts of the community. Home of many Gurkhas soldier, the village exhibits great hospitality and offers a closure upon Nepalese culture.

Day 06: Ghandruk - Tolkha (1910m, 6-7 hrs, 12 km)

The easier trail continues on a descend over stone stairs to Modhi khola. Cross the river and ascend to Landruk. thin forest leads to Tolka.

Day 07: Tokha - Bhadaure(1900m, 14km, 6-7 hours)

Breakfast and an easy walk to Australian camp is the best view point for the Himalayan landscapes, lunch there and continue trek to Bhadaure. Stay night at Bhadaure.

Day 08: Bhadaure - Panchase(2000m, 8km, 4-5 hours)

Breakfast with enjoying view of Annapurna and Mount Fishtail, and trek uphill through forest to Panchase and stay night in Panchase.

Day 09: Panchase to Pokhara(850m, 12km, 5-6 hours trek and 1 hours drive)

Brekfast with enjoying the great view of of Manaslu, Annapurna, Dhaulagiri, Fishtail and downhill trek to Ghatchhina and drive to Pokhara. Stay night in Pokhara.

Day 10: Pokhara - Kathmandu (1300m, 6-7 hrs, 210 km drive)

Enjoy warm breakfast, the get 07:30 am tourist bus drive back to Kathmandu. Following the greeneries of hills, hustle of local people, Trishuli river; villages at transition phases and forests and some astonishing rocks between them you arrive Kathmandu. There are 2 stops before arrive Kathmandu about 3pm. Transfer to your hotel and free afternoon.

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Includes / Excludes

What's Included ?

Full fledged Cost

Airport transfer – hotel/airport/hotel
Twin sharing standard hotel accommodation with breakfast in Kathmandu before and after trek we can book only on your request.

Elementary Cost

Road transfer cost -from trekking start to end point to Kathmandu-Pokhara-Nayapul-Pokhara.
Basic twin sharing tea house accommodation during trek.
3 times meals – breakfast, lunch and dinner during the trek.
English Speaking guide and all his expenses during the trek like his transfer, insurance, salary, meals and accommodation.
All Trekking permit -ACAP Permit, local government taxes and TIMS card.
All government taxes, vat, company service charge.

What's Excluded ?

Lunch and Dinner in Kathmandu and Pokhara
Travel Insurance in case of emergency for rescue and other medication.
Nepal visa fee
All kind of hot and cold drinks – coke, fanta, beer, whisky, bottle of water, hot water, tea, coffee etc.
All personal trekking equipment like down jacket and sleeping bag etc.
Porter to carry your backpack/luggage.
Tips for guide and porter
Personal expenses like wifi, hot shower, telephone, battery charge fee.
Upgraded lodge accommodation like room with private toilet and bathroom during the trek.
All the cost not mention on above cost includes.

Note: We operate private trip everyday.

We can operate private trip for solo, group, family, students as per your requirements.

Trip Information - Annapurna Poon Hill Panchase Trek 10 days

Annapurna Trek Accommodation

Annapurna Trek accommodation will be basic tea houses for boarding/lodging.This is the most popular style of trekking to langtang Valley and simply involves trekking from tea house to tea house. Tea houses are essentially small hotels find in local villages that offer both a place to sleep as well as home cooked meals. Rooms are typically shared with 2 trekkers in a room. Bathrooms are shared as well and in the langtang Trek, the lodges usually have running cold water and western style toilets. Also the hot shower is also available but it need to pay extra cost for it.

In some of the villages on the trek, it may be possible to have a private room with an extra cost and we will do our best to arrange that. However, during busy times of the year there is a limited amount of lodging available in some of the villages so it’s generally impossible to arrange private rooms. This is the case even if you’re willing to pay extra since the tea house owners will not give out a private room if it means someone else goes without a room

Annapurna Region Trek Meals/Food

Trekkers can choose a meal/food from the menus at the tea houses. Typical meals on langtang trek includes omelets, toast, boiled eggs, noodle soup, fried rice, macaroni, mo mo, vegetarian curries, pizza or chow mein. The traditional Nepali Dal Bhat which consists of rice, lentils, and a vegetable is all you can eat and always a good choice. Meat on the mountain is not hygienic and we suggest trekkers stick with vegetarian options.

There is not a problem for vegetarian food and in fact we recommend that everyone stick with a vegetarian diet on the trek as the local meat is not refrigerated properly. If you have special dietary requirements just let us know and we will make sure to assist with the proper menu.

Annapurna Trek Weather/Temperature

Weather/Temperature in Summer Annapurna trek in June, July, and August have the hottest temperature.The temperature in the daytime in Annapurna is between 20 to 25 degree centigrade. The maximum temperature is found in the month of June and July. The nighttime temperatures in langtang during the summer is high too. The lowest that the temperature gets in the night time is -3 degree centigrade and a maximum of 5 degrees. The temperature in the months of June and July are pretty similar.

Weather/Temperature in Autumn Annapurna Trek lasts from the end of September to the November. This is the part of the year when the cold starts to set in the Annapurna. The maximum daytime temperature starts to go down from 20 degrees in September and falls to 12 degrees in November. The sun will not be as warm as that in the summers, but that is expected. In September the average nighttime temperature is almost 3 degrees. This starts to fall down and reach in between -7 to – 15 degrees in November.

Weather/Temperature in Winter Annapurna Trek in December, January and February.The coldest of all the months throughout the year, winter at Annapurna is severely cold and poses challenges to the interested people. The average temperature during the daytime in the Annapurna winters is 8 degree centigrade. There is not a lot of difference in the temperature in December, January as well as February. All three months are equally cold. Nighttime is when the temperature falls down drastically. The nighttime temperatures around -7 degrees but it can go as low as -15 degrees.

Weather/Temperature in Spring March/April/ May a perfect time to enjoy Annapurna region. The daytime temperature in March is around 12 degrees. This temperature goes up to 15-16 degrees in the month of April and peaks to almost 20 degrees in May. Devoid of biting cold and hot and wet summers, this is a glorious time for all Annapurna lovers.The nighttime temperatures, although sometimes below zero are not alarmingly low. The lowest that nighttime temperatures get is -8 in March. This increases to -5 degrees in April and -3 in May.

Annapurna Trekking Equipment

Proper preparation and equipment will give you a great trekking experience. It is also possible to buy/rent trekking gear at affordable price in Kathmandu and Pokhara Nepal. Below is the recommended trekking equipment list for comfortable langtang trek.
Day trek pack
Extra layers, gloves, wind breaker and poncho
Sunscreen
Lip Balm with Sunscreen
Broad brimmed hat or bandana (for sun protection)
Iodine Water Tablets (personal preference)
Water Bottles or Camel Back
Sunglasses
Headlamp with extra batteries
Favorite Snacks
Waterproof bags to protect electronics or paperwork
Camera with extra batteries and memory cards
Umbrella (works great in a light rain or to protect from the sun)
Duct tape or moleskin for blisters
Toilet Paper
Trekking Poles (optional)
Thermos (optional for hot beverages)
Head/Hands
Wide brimmed hat
Wool hat (Should cover ears)/Balaclava
Lightweight Gloves
Insulated Wool/Down Mittens
Gaiters (optional)
Body/Leg/Bag
Moisture wicking long sleeve T-shirts (2)
Moisture wicking T-shirts (1)
Long underwear pants (2)
Underwear (5 to 7)
Heavy Fleece/Down Jacket
Long sleeve shirts (2)
Sweatshirt (optional)
Fleece Pants
Trekking Pants (2)
Shorts (optional)
Gore Tex Waterproof Jacket with hood
Rain Poncho that covers your day pack
Waterproof Pants
FootWear
Hiking boots with ankle support
Camp shoes or Tennis Shoes
Plastic bag to carry spare shoes
Hiking socks (10)
Sock Liners (optional)
Sleeping Bag
Sleeping bag rated to -20° degree centigrade
Sleeping bag liner (optional)
Sleeping bag stuff sack
Rucksack(Duffel Bag)/Daypacks
Duffel Bag for Carrying Your Gear (we provide this for the trek)
Day Pack for Carrying what you need on the trail
Small Lock(s) for duffel bag and day pack
Waterproof cover for daypack
Dry Bags in several sizes
Stuff sacks for dirty clothes/shoes
First Aid Kit/Toiletries
Advil or Ibuprofen
Diamox (for altitude sickness)
Personal Prescriptions
Medical Tape (for preventing treating blisters)
Antibiotics (Cipro for travelers’ diarrhea)
Diaper Rash Cream (Can treat rashes or chaffing)
Basic toiletries (Soap, Deodorant…)
Wet wipes
Panty Liners and Tampons
Sun/Face lotion
Hair brush
Hair ties
Hand warmers
Ear plugs for sleeping
Money/Paperwork
Passport (needed at entry gate for registration)
Spending Money
One Passport Size Photo (Needed for trekking permit
Other Items
Portable Solar Charger
Journal, pen and paper