Annapurna Sunrise Trekking

Annapurna Sunrise Trek, Annapurna Trek, Sunrise Trek, Annpurna Trekking
The Annapurna Sunrise Trek is also call Poon Hill trek is a relatively easy walk meandering through villages and rhododendron forests. This invigorating trek reveals some of the best views of the Himalayas and is considered by many as the best viewpoint in the Annapurna region. Reaching a maximum altitude of 3210m, the completion of this trek will be comfortable for anybody of a reasonable level of fitness.
This trek, like others in the Annapurna region, takes off from the serene lakeside city of Pokhara. The real walking begins from Phendi village which can be reached after a short drive from Pokhara. Beyond this point you will be faced with a gentle forest slope inhabited by playful Languor (black-faced monkey) and offering a sneak preview of better things to come. Walking west to Tadapani (2590m) you will come across some of the most incredible rhododendron forests in Nepal, while the gargantuan Mt. Machhapuchhare (6900m) looms above you. Traveling along to Ghorepani, marvel at colorful orchids and clear views of the splendid Mt. Dhaulagiri (8167m). Reaching the final destination of Poon Hill (3210m) is a reward in itself. You cannot imagine the magnificence of the sunrise that you will witness from here, which illuminates the peaks of the entire range, leaving you spellbound. The added presence of rice terraces completes the picture making it a photographer's paradise. A walk down to Tikendungha and then a drive to Pokhara announce the end of this marvelous trek.

 

Itinerary of Annapurna Sunrise Trek

Day 01

Arrival day in Kathmandu
Welcome to Himalayan country of Nepal. Upon your arrival at the Tribhuvan intl. airport our representative welcomes you and assists to transfer in your hotel in Kathmandu (1,300m/4,264 ft). After time to get refreshed, evening you will meet and transfer for welcome dinner in one of the typical Nepalese restaurant in the heart of Kathmandu and briefing about your trip and overnight at Hotel.

Day 02

Kathmandu sightseeing & trek preparation
Today, morning we will ready after your breakfast to head on for our guided day trip to world heritage sites in Kathmandu valley and visit the highlights of Kathmandu and the surrounding areas. We take you to visit the pilgrimage sites of Hindus temple Pashupatinath, one of the most important shrine of Shiva temples on the subcontinent which is place of thousand of devotees, Saddhus (holy men/Baba), and can be seen the cremating body most of the times in the holy riverbank of Bagmati. Visit Bouddhanath stupa another pilgrimage centre which is most popular and important place for Buddhist. You can explore with rounding prayer wheel and flattering colorful flag with melodious chanting noise. After your lunch at Bouddha visit Swoyambhunath stupa also known as monkey temple covering wide range of area with highest point of Kathmandu valley and enjoy the 360 degrees of valley view. After exploring the surrounding areas visit to Kathmandu Durbar Square which is old royal palace of Kathmandu and can be seen lot of temple, architectures and Kumari (living goddess) and walk in a freak street and late afternoon back to hotel and evening briefing about your trip, what is your responsibility, what to do and does not in the trek? Introduce with our fellow trekking staff and chances to ask remaining question and remaining time explore the surrounding areas or simply relax at the hotel.

Day 03

Drive from Kathmandu to Pokhara valley, 7-8 hrs drive
With a morning wake up guide will pick up you and transfer to the tourist bus station and drive (approximately seven hours with breaks) through the beautiful river view & Nepalese countryside to reach the Pokhara lakeside (823m/2,700ft) and transfer to the hotel and rest of the time explore the surrounding lakeside areas and overnight at hotel.

Day 04

Drive to Phedi and trek to Pothana, 4 hrs walk
Today, morning a short drive (40 minutes) to reach at Phedi starting point of our trek. From here we will follow the trail to get Dhampus village for around 1 and ½ hours ascends passing through terrace field and small forest. After lunch at Dhampus village we will continue our trek, ascent for 2 hour to reach at Pothana (2540m/8,331 ft), where we will rest and relax at our local teahouse for overnight. Pothana is a small village surrounding by small forest with good view of Machhapuchre (Mt. Fishtail) as well as Annapurna South with Dhampus village to the bottom.
(Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner are Included)

Day 05

Pothana to Landruk village, 4-5 hrs walk
After your teahouse breakfast we will be walking up and down along quiet trails through the forest for about 3 hours where en-route some small teahouses offering tea o cold drink breaks for small business. We will reach at Tolkha for lunch and after lunch easy walk further to Landruk village (1,765m/5,790ft), which also nice village settlement in terrace landscapes. Enjoy exploring the local houses and massif landscapes and overnight at hotel.
(Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner are Included)

Day 06

Landruk to Ghandruk Village, 4 hrs walk
Today, we continuing, the trail leads step way about 40 minutes walking down to the Modi River and crossing the bridge you can be seen bee hives on a side of cliff. Stop for tea break and bee hives scenery a side of Modi river and continuing our trek to Ghandruk, the trail ascends and steepest before we reach at Ghandruk (1,990m/6,529ft), which is a largest Gurung (popular ethnic group from western region of Nepal) settlement in the area with the closest views of Annapurna and Machhapuchre to the north and evening enjoy exploring the local village and people with traditional dressed. Tonight stay at local hotel/lodge.
(Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner are Included)

Day 07

Ghandruk village to Tadapani, 4 hrs walk
Today we pass the Ghandruk village ascends walk to the rich rhododendron forest and about 3 hrs fully forest walking reaches at Bhaise Kharka where few teahouses and after lunch again ascends up to the Tadapani (2,710m/8,891ft) after few hour walk through the forested way. Finally we reach at Tadapani for overnight stay. This small place is surrounding by rhododendron forest and closest view of Mt. Fishtail and Annapurna range.
(Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner are Included)

Day 08

Tadapani to Ghorepani, 5-6 hrs walk
After breakfast it is a short walk down to the stream and crossing wooden local made bridge and again followed by a 3 hour climb up to the steep ridge of Deurali for lunch and further walk to the top of Deurali pass (3160m/10365 ft). After an easy walk of around an hour, trails lead down to Ghorepani (2,850m/9,350ft), where we will stay for the tonight. This is popular place for around and can see good panoramic view of the Mt. Dhaulagiri range and explore around.
(Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner are Included)

Day 09

Ghorepani to Pokhara, 6-7 hrs walk
Today early morning your guide will knock you door to wake up you with a dark climb up to the Poonhill takes 45 minutes hike on your pace though the rhododendron forest and spread glimpse of sunrise view and chirping sounds of birds during the early hiking. Poon Hill (3,210m/10,529ft) is a great viewpoint from where we will be able to enjoy wonderful panoramic views of the Mustang part and Pokhara valleys as well as see the more than 20 highest mountain closest views. After back to hotel and breakfast we walk down to Tikhedhunga via long forested downhill and after lunch further to Nayapul to catch up the car/taxi and after an hour drive back to Pokhara for overnight. Stoll around the lakeside and enjoy your diner and overnight at hotel.
(Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner are Included)

Day 10

Drive from Pokhara to Kathmandu
Morning we will drive back through the scenic countryside and en route will stop for breakfast & lunch. It takes 7 hours back to Kathmandu. On arrival at Kathmandu guide will transfer to the hotel and rest of the day relax or explore the surrounding areas and overnight at hotel and you own or further references you extending holiday as per your time and interest.
(Breakfast Included)

Day 11

Departure from Kathmandu
Today is free or last minute shopping for souvenirs or gift to your family, friends or relatives for you until your departure flight/drive or to commence any extra trips or activities you may have booked with us. If departing, you will be transferred to the International Airport for your departure flight to your onwards destination.

Cost: Lodge Trek
1 Person: USD 700.00
2 Person: Per Person USD 65000.00
3,4 Person : Per Person USD 600.00

Cost Includes
• All domestic flight, hotel/airport transfer
• Vaishali Hotel or similar category hotel at Kathmandu
• All ground transportation by private vehicles
• All accommodations in lodges/tea houses and all meals during the treks
• Welcome & farewell dinner
• All porters’ salaries and staffs insurance.
• All cost for a Expedition to Himalaya leader(First Aid and Eco trained English Speaking) and sherpa, a sherpa assistance leader(s) and assistance Trek leader help each individuals while on trek
• All necessary official paper works
• Travel & Rescue arrangements
• Exclusive Medical Kit Bag
• All government and local taxes if necessary.

Cost Does Not Includes
• Visa fees/ International airfare to & from home city/ international airport departure taxes
• Lunch & evening meals in Kathmandu.
• Travel and rescue insurance
• Personal expenses e.g. phone calls, laundry, bar bills
• Tips.
• Optional trips and sightseeing if extend

 

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