"Ghorepani Poonhill to Annapurna Base Camp From Rhododendrons to Glaciers"
Ghorepani Poon Hill Annapurna Base Camp 14 Days Trek in Nepal is a journey that blends the culture of the lower Annapurna region with the beauty of Annapurna Sanctuary. Poon Hill ABC trek is popular among trekkers due to its moderate difficulty, well-made itinerary, and breathtaking landscapes. Choose Himalaya Arirang Trek to make your Nepal journey possible without hussle passing through forests covered with rhododendron, Gurung villages, and witness the tenth-highest mountain in the world, Mount Annapurna I (8,091m).
Your 14 Days trek itinerary to ABC through Ghorepani Poonhill starts from Kathmandu from where you’ll either drive or fly to Pokhara, a beautiful city of lakes surrounded by Annapurna range. From Pokhara, you’ll drive to Nayapul within a short period of time where your Annapurna Base Camp trek via Ghandruk or 14 days Ghorepani and Poonhill officially launches. On your first day of Poon Hill Annapurna Trek, you’ll pass through terraced fields, villages like Ulleri, Ghorepani and Tadapani, surrounded by forests with panoramic views of Annapurna South, Hiunchuli, and Machhapuchhre welcoming you in the route.
As you ascend, you’ll reach Poonhill which is a highlight of Annapurna Trek in Nepal from where you can witness mesmerizing sunrise over the Annapurna and Dhaulagiri ranges, this part of trek can also be called Poon Hill Annapurna Trek. Route of the trek will take you towards Chhomrong, gateway to Annapurna Sanctuary. Pass through Tadapani and Sinumwa to enjoy the warm hospitality of the Gurung community balancing your adventure with culture. The villages in this trekking route are appreciated often as best villages to visit on Ghorepani Annapurna trek and Ghorepani Poon Hill to Annapurna Base Camp trek map.
As you continue your trek in Annapurna region, the trail ascends gradually through Bamboo, Dovan, and Himalaya along with bamboo and oak forests, where you can hike with waterfalls alongside the path. The more elevation you gain, the thinner air grows, and the more views you’ll witness. One of the popular view points is between Deurali and Machhapuchhre Base Camp (MBC), where you can immerse into a panoramic view of glacial rivers, towering peaks covered with snow as the valley opens up. Your final acclimatization point of this trek is Machhapuchhre Base Camp before ascending to Annapurna Base Camp (4,130m), the point for which you hike a number of days.
When you reach Annapurna Base Camp, it is the most rewarding moment you’ll feel in this entire trek where you’ll be surrounded by 360 degrees with towering Himalayan peaks like Annapurna I, Annapurna South, Hiunchuli, and Fang. Annapurna Base Camp trekking with local guide then they guiding you the most perfect view point for photographers, and nature lovers, make sure to click for life time memories.
Your descent from Annapurna Base Camp is different from your route of ascent, you’ll follow a trekking trail to Jhinu Danda for the natural hot spring to recover physical strain of your body from trekking several days in Annapurna region of Nepal. Many budget trekkers trek Annapurna for Jhinu Danda hot spring only as well. Continuing your Annapurna trek, the trekking trail winds down towards Kimche or Ghandruk, where the trek ends and you’ll drive back to Pokhara through jeep.
Your 14-day Ghorepani Poon Hill to Annapurna Base Camp trekking package is an ideal choice for trekkers seeking moderate challenge, cultural immersion, and scenic rewards. If you’re physically fit, this Annapurna trek will fulfill your expectation as you’ll experience both the lower Annapurna region and high-altitude landscape of the Himalayan region of Nepal. If you have limit time Himalaya Arirang Trek offer 10 Days Annapurna Base Camp trek itinerary and cost as well.
Ghorepani Poon Hill ABC Trek Highlights
- Diverse Landscapes
- Cultural Immersion
- Sunrise View from Poon Hill
- Natural Hot Spring in Jhinu Danda
- Annapurna Base Camp (4,130m)
- Gurung and Magar Hospitality
- Photogenic Spots
- Moderate difficulty and family-friendly trek
Best Times for the Poon Hill to ABC Trek
The best time to trek Ghorepani Poon Hill and Annapurna Base Camp is during spring (March to May) and autumn (September to November). Weather in spring and autumn offers clear skies, stable temperature to hike and the views are at the very best.during spring and autumn season, 14-day trekking itinerary, Annapurna trek in October, Poonhill trek in April are the most selling packages from trekking agencies of Nepal. But if you’re short of time, you can trek in monsoon (June to August) and winter (December to February) seasons as well but it’ll be a little hardship for which trekkers need to be physically and mentally fit.
Food & Lodging on the Poon Hill to ABC Trek
Poon Hill ABC trek fooding and lodging are basic yet very comfortable. As accommodation, you’ll find teahouses and lodges operated by local families on the route providing a basic room with a bed, pillow, anda blanket with shared squat toilets. You have to pay extra for amenities like hot showers, Wi-Fi, and sometimes charging too. But during off seasons, the cost for lodging is comparatively less making Annapurna trek budget. Similarly, foods like Dal Bhat, noodles, soup, pasta, Tibetan bread, momo, etc are served which are warm and provide you the energy required for higher elevations.
Altitude Awareness on the Annapurna Base Camp Trek
As Ghorepani Poon Hill Annapurna Base Camp trek exceeds 3,500 meters, there is possibility of altitude sickness at some points like Machhapuchhre Base Camp. Symptoms like headache, nausea, dizziness, fatigue, and so on can be seen which is the moment you must listen to your body. If such symptoms of AMS are seen, acclimatize properly, eat and rest enough, stay hydrated, avoid drinking and smoking in higher altitudes, and walk at a slower pace.
Ghorepani Poon Hill to ABC Trek with Guide Porter
Ghorepani Poon Hill ABC trekking guide and porter will help you a lot in this 14 days itinerary. It’ll be hard for you to trek for a number of days without a guide and porter. Himalaya Arirang Trek provides experienced guide and porter services and in case you need a language guide (Korean, Chinese, Japanese, French), our agency can arrange that as well. And if you’re thinking of Ghorepani Poon Hill Annapurna Base Camp budget trek, you can hire a porter cum guide who can reduce your cost.
Ghorepani Poon Hill ABC 14 days trek delivers a blend of Nepalese culture, high-altitude trekking, sunrise and mesmerising Himalayan views, all together. Choose Himalaya Arirang Trek to deliver your expectations into reality and for once-in-a-lifetime-experience.
