Annapurna View Trek

Trip Facts

Group Size 1 - 10 Persons

Trip Grade Easy

Accommodation Hotel/Lodge/Tea house/Home stay

Max Height 3210 Metres

Start From Kathmandu

End At Kathmandu

Transportation Tourist bus/Car Jeep /Flight

Duration 5 Days

Meals included Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner Days

Best season: March-Jun/September-December

Trip Highlights

Get spectacular views of many mountains including a sunrise view from Poon Hill at 3210m
Pass through many villages of different ethnic groups, cultures, and traditions
Walkthrough beautiful Rhododendron forests
Great close-up views of Annapurna I, Annapurna South Machhapuchhre, and Mount Manaslu, etc.

Annapurna View Trek in Nepal offers stunning views of the Annapurna mountain range and a chance to experience the Himalayas' culture. Hiring a local guide is recommended. The best season is spring and autumn, with clear skies and rhododendron forests.Annapurna View Trek, also known as the Ghorepani Poon Hill Trek, is a popular and relatively easy trekking route in Nepal's Annapurna region. It offers stunning views of the Annapurna and Dhaulagiri mountain ranges and an opportunity to experience local culture and hospitality. The trek starts from Nayapul or Hile and leads through beautiful villages and lush forests. The main highlight is reaching Poon Hill, a famous viewpoint offering breathtaking sunrise views. The trek passes through charming Gurung and Magar villages, such as Ghorepani and Ghandruk, where trekkers can experience local culture and hospitality.

The trek typically lasts 4 to 5 days, depending on the itinerary and pace. The best seasons for the Annapurna View Trek are spring (March to May) and autumn (September to November), when the weather is stable and the skies are clear for better mountain views. Annapurna View trek offers a unique experience through diverse landscapes and cultures, including rich mountain vistas, terraced fields, and quaint Gurung villages. With a 3200-meter height, it is the 10th highest mountain in the world and one of the most popular walks on earth. The trail leads to four Annapurna massifs: Machhapuchhre, Dhaulagiri, and Nilgiri, and is surrounded by a living Tibetan civilization and the Hindu religious shrine Muktinath temple. The trail is accompanied by a lush green forest, birds chirping, and a kaleidoscope of butterflies.

Trip Itinerary

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Early in the morning at 7:30 am drive from Kathmandu to Pokhara.We will drive along the Trishuli River and we will cross some small towns and cities. On the way we can see rice, corn, millet fields with some greenery scenes. During our drive we will stop on the way for tea break and lunch. After driving approx. 7 hours’ drive we will reach the Pokhara. After reaching the Pokhara we will explore around the Pokhara city on leisure time.Overnight stay in Pokhara. Meals:Breakfast

Early in the Morning after breakfast we will drive from pokhara to Ulleri for Approx 4 hours. After reaching Ulleri we will start our trek to Ghorepani. We will explore the local tipical village and Jungle walk along this trek to Ghorepani. On Banthati we will stop for Lunch and we will enjoy the forest filled with rhododendron and many herbs and plants on the way until reach the Ghorepani. We will gradually climb uphill to reach the Ghorepani. We can see many Himalayan ranges from Ghorepani like as: Dhaulagiri, Annapurna, Ganesh, Annapurna South, Himchuli, Machhapurchre (Fish Tail), Nilgiri, Gangapurna, Manaslu, Lamjung Himalayan ranges. Early in the morning we will hike on the top of Poonhill view point (Approx. 30-45 minute hike) for Sunrise and sunset views. Poonhill is the most popular view point of this Annapurna region where we can see mesmerizing views of sun rise and sunset.Overnight stay in Ghorepani. Meals: Breakfast,Lunch and Dinner

We’ll make an early morning climb along the steep trail to the viewpoint of Poon Hill (3,210m/10,529ft), the most popular trekking destination of the Annapurna region. It is also a great viewpoint to enjoy the amazing views of Mustang, Pokhara and more than 20 of the highest mountains including the close-up views of the Annapurna and Dhaulagiri ranges. The snowy peaks of the high mountains loom above and around us glowing in the morning light. After taking photographs and having some coffee or tea we return back to Ghorepani. After breakfast, we head east and climb a nearby ridge. We descend through rhododendron forests, pass by spectacular waterfalls along the way and reach Tadapani to spend the night. MEALS: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Today early in the morning after breakfast we will start our trek gradually heading down hill till we reach Ghandruk village.We will see a Gurung traditional museum at Ghandruk, Ghandruk is one of the best destinations for domestic or international tourists so many travellers visit here to see the ethnic culture and traditional. We will have lunch at Ghandruk Village. The place still provides us beautiful landscape and awesome mountains view with Annapurna south, Machhapuchre, and Annapurna II, the journey ends here and we will drive to Pokhara Approx. 3-4 hours. You can also explore the Pokhara views on your free time.Overnight in Pokhara. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Today after having breakfast we will drive or flight (optional) from Pokhara to Kathmandu. After arriving in Kathmandu we will drop you in your hotel and after some rest you can explore the Kathmandu Valley or do shopping on your free time. Overnight in Kathmandu Meals: BB Plan

Fixed Departure Dates

01 Sep, 2022 from Kathmandu

29 Dec, 2023 to Kathmandu

Duration 5 Days

From $ 450/pers

Availability

Cost Includes

Airport pickups and drops in a private vehicle
All transportation: Kathmandu - Pokhara - Kathmandu, Pokhara – Ulleri, and Ghandruk - Pokhara
2 nights' hotel accommodation in Pokhara with breakfast.
Guesthouse/tea house /lodge accommodation with breakfast during the trek.
All necessary
trekking permits: Annapurna Conservation Area and Trekkers' Information Management System (TIMS) fee.
An experienced, English-speaking, and government-licensed trek leader
Staff costs include salary, insurance, equipment, food, and accommodation.
Down jacket and sleeping bag (to be returned after trip completion)
All government and local taxes.
First aid medical kit.
Trekking Map
Fresh fruit

Cost Excludes

Nepalese visa fee.
Personal expenses (phone calls, laundry, bar bills, battery recharge, extra porters, bottle or boiled water, Beverage bills, shower, etc.)
Travel and rescue insurance.
Tips for guide(s), porter(s) and driver
Excess baggage charges (if you have more than 10 kg of luggage, a cargo charge is around $1.5 per kg)
OPTIONAL ADDONS (Available during check-out)
Porter
1 hour Mountain flight

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Trip Equipments

Day pack (25–35 liters)Pack cover
Sleeping bag comfortable to 0°F (dependent upon season, weather forecast and personal preference) optional
Waterproof hiking boots
Camp shoes (down booties or running shoes)
LED headlamp with extra batteries
Trekking poles, Trekking Clothing
Wicking, quick-dry boxers or briefs (3)
Wicking, quick-dry sports bra (for women)
Heavyweight long underwear bottoms
Mid-weight long underwear bottoms
Mid-weight long underwear top
Wool or synthetic T-shirts (2)
Mid-weight fleece or soft-shell jacket (2)
Convertible hiking pants
Fleece pants or insulated pants
Lightweight waterproof/breathable rain jacket
Lightweight waterproof/breathable rain pants
Mid-weight fleece gloves or wool gloves, Liner gloves
Mid-weight fleece/wool winter hat, Sun hat
Mid-weight wool or synthetic socks (3 pairs)
Liner socks (optional)Sunglasses
Sun lotion 35 to 50, Water Bottle
Slippers, Towels, Raincoat
Personal medicine kits