Annapurna Panorama View Trek 12 days (Annapurna Poon hill trek) is yet the most rewarding and classical trekking option in the Annapurna region of Nepal. Sunrise and sunset views throughout the magnificent Annapurna peak range including the spectacular Mt. Machhapuchhare (Fishtail) ranges make this Annapurna Panorama view trek more stunning.
Our trip begins by leaving Kathmandu Valley and heading towards Pokhara triggering our drive forward till Nayapul, we develop our trek towards Birethanti, where all check-up formalities are considered in the ACAP office. Forward crossing numerous suspension bridges, temples, waterfalls, rhododendron, and oak forests with many settlements including Ghorepani takes to Poon hill to sight marvelous view of first sunrays striking on towering Himalayas along we also step Jhinu Danda to enjoy warm hot spring bath. Annapurna Panorama trek is almost the easiest trek that takes you to the height without the possibility of altitude problems and offers you close-up giant views of numerous mountains in the Annapurna region.
Day 2: Kathmandu Valley sightseeing and preparation
Day 3: Kathmandu to Pokhara (820 m)
Day 4: Pokhara to Nayapul (1,070 m) and Tikhedhunga (1,540 m)
Day 5: Tikhedhunga to Ghorepani (3,194 m)
Day 6: Ghorepani to Poon Hill (3,210 m) and Tadapani (2,590 m)
Day 7: Tadapani to Jhinu Danda (1,780 m)
Day 8: Jhinu Danda to Landruk (1,640 m)
Day 9: Landruk to Pothana (1,890 m)
Day 10: Pothana to Pokhara
Day 11: Pokhara to Kathmandu
Day 12: Departure day
Cost Includes:
Airport pickups and drops in a private vehicle
Tourist standard hotel accommodation in Kathmandu and Pokhara with breakfast
Teahouse accommodation during the trek
All meals (breakfast, lunch, and dinner) during the trek
Farewell dinner in Kathmandu
Entrance fees for sightseeing/monument visits as per the itinerary
All ground transportation on a comfortable private vehicle as per the itinerary
Guided city tour in Kathmandu by private vehicle
An experienced, English-speaking, and government-licensed trekking guide
Porter service (2 trekkers: 1 porter)
Staff costs including their salary, insurance, equipment, food, and accommodation
Down jacket and sleeping bag (to be returned after trip completion)
All necessary paperwork and trekking permits
Medical kit (carried by your trek leader)
All government and local taxes
Cost Excludes:
Nepalese visa fee
Excess baggage charge(s)
Extra night accommodation in Kathmandu and Pokhara because of early arrival, late departure, or early return from the mountain due to any reason other than the scheduled itinerary
Lunch and evening meals in Kathmandu and Pokhara
International flights
Travel and rescue insurance
Personal expenses (phone calls, laundry, bar bills, battery recharge, extra porters, bottle or boiled water, shower, etc.)
Tips for guide(s), porter(s) and driver(s)
* This tour can be fully customized as per your requirement.
Day 1: Arrival day in Kathmandu (1,300 m)
Our representatives will be there at Tribhuvan International Airport for your welcome, focusing on your arrival time. After being heartily welcome, you will be further transferred to a fine tourist standard hotel. On this day, we schedule a short meeting to introduce trekking members and argue about the upcoming trek.
Day 2: Kathmandu Valley sightseeing and preparation
After attending our morning delicious breakfast, we step forward to sightseeing famous spots like Pashupatinath Temple, Swyambhunath Stupa (monkey temple), and Boudhanath Stupa which are on the list of UNESCO World Heritage Sites. After observing these magnificent sites for some hours, we return for finalizing our trekking clothes and gear that are essential for the upcoming trek. This second night will also be spent at the same hotel in Kathmandu.
Day 3: Kathmandu to Pokhara (820 m)
Today after morning breakfast, our private vehicle arrives at the hotel for shifting you towards the bus station to catch the tourist standard bus towards Pokhara. Therefore leaving the valley, the bus heads west of Kathmandu valley catching Prithvi Highway towards Pokhara valley. Along the way, we stop twice for breakfast and lunch before we step into Pokhara. Finally, after reaching Pokhara, we explore Fewa Lake for the remaining hours and stay overnight at the lodge.
Day 4: Pokhara to Nayapul (1,070 m) and Tikhedhunga (1,540 m)
After enjoying an early morning breakfast, we drive towards Nayapul, and finally, after steeping Nayapul we quickly begin our bag packing and arrangements to start our trek forward. Developing trek straightly takes towards Birethanti to check informality at the office of ACAP and continuing to walk forward passing gravel roads, rivers, bamboo forests, waterfalls, farms, and unique settlements take to Tikhedhunga for stay overnight.
Day 5: Tikhedhunga to Ghorepani (3,194 m)
Leaving Tikhedhunga behind, the trail takes us to Ulleri (Large Magar Village) by crossing a stream on a suspension bridge. Catching upward ascends with the magnificent view of Annapurna South and Hiunchuli from Ulleri bypassing numerous unique settlements, Rhododendron and oak forests take towards Ghorepani, situated at the top of the hill. This night will be spent at the lodge in Ghorepani.
Day 6: Ghorepani to Poon Hill (3,210 m) and Tadapani (2,590 m)
Today leaving Ghorepani, we develop our walk early morning to reach the Poon Hill viewpoint before sunrise. Unbelievable view of the Annapurna Himalayan Range and many other neighboring Himalayas while striking morning phenomenal sunrise from high elevation makes your moment wonderful. After enjoying the awesome moment, we get back to Ghorepani for breakfast and continue hiking towards the east to reach Tadapani to stay overnight.
Day 7: Tadapani to Jhinu Danda (1,780 m)
Triggering Tadapani, we pass the Rhododendron forest and walk down to the Kimrong River after crossing the bridge, we pass a few more other settlements to step Chhomrong. Therefore, we develop our trek forward down the steep trail enjoying the view of Mt. Machhapuchhare and Annapurna Sanctuary until we reach Jhinu Danda. Finally, after stepping on Jhinu Danda, we relax and enjoy a hot spring bath and we join the lodge to stay overnight.
Day 8: Jhinu Danda to Landruk (1,640 m)
After having morning breakfast, we move downhill passing dense forest to cross a suspension bridge that takes us towards the water mill. Following the trail forward passing numerous suspension bridges and waterfalls catching the bank of the river reaches Landruk (a major village of Gurung in the Annapurna region). We explore the village for the remaining hour and stay at the lodge in Landruk.
Day 9: Landruk to Pothana (1,890 m)
Today enjoying morning breakfast at Landruk, we walk through the zigzag trail and pleasing forests along numerous suspension bridges to reach Pitam Deurali. From there follow the stone-paved trail crossing numerous settlements and temples by viewing the giant face of Annapurna South and Hiunchuli takes to Pothana. Inspecting the marvelous face of Mount Machhapuchhare from Pothana, we spend a night at the lodge.
Day 10: Pothana to Pokhara
Today quitting Pothana and following our trail, we walk down to Dhampus passing the Australian camp and Deurali on the way. From there crossing terraced rice fields, cultivated lands and cottages will take us towards Phedi to catch a bus and drive to Pokhara. After reaching Pokhara, we spent our remaining time exploring and the night will be spent at the tourist standard lodge.
Day 11: Pokhara to Kathmandu
After an early morning sweet breakfast, we step forward to catch a tourist standard bus towards Kathmandu leaving Pokhara. After reaching Kathmandu, you will be picked up by our private vehicle and shifted towards a fine tourist standard hotel throughout. Evening hours will be separated for discussing memorable moments of trekking and night evening hours will be spent in popular local restaurants enjoying Nepalese cultural dance and music with delicious Nepali food.
Day 12: Departure day
On the last day focusing your time, you can go shopping to collect some gifts for your friends or family members. We help you with your necessary arrangements and pack-ups along with our private vehicle transfers you to the airport focusing on your departure time. Our representatives will be there to wish you a safe flight and successful steps ahead.
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Visa Information
All visitors are required to arrange a visa to enter Nepal. A Nepalese visa can be easily obtained upon arrival on arrival in Kathmandu at the airport or the Nepalese embassy abroad. But nationals from Afghanistan, Iraq, Cameroon, Ghana, Somalia, Swaziland, Palestine, Zimbabwe, Nigeria, Ethiopia, and Liberia cannot secure the Nepalese Visa upon arrival. The Visa can also be secured at the entry points at Nepalese borders. A valid passport for at least six months and a recent digital photo (size: 1.5" x 1.5") will be required and you can obtain visas for Nepal from the Nepalese Consulate in your country or upon arrival at Kathmandu Airport. Nepalese visas cost USD 25 for 15 days and USD 40 for 30 days to date.
Official Papers
Some of the required official documents are your valid passport, 4 extra passport-sized photographs (for trekking permits), travel insurance, airline tickets, and luggage tags. Visas can be obtained upon entry into Nepal.
Weather Information
The weather in the mountains is pretty difficult to predict. Nights are generally cooler and days are warm. The months of winter (January and February) are a bit colder but the days can be quite beautiful and warm if the sun is out. It snows during January, February, and December in the Himalayan areas.
Best time to travel
Nepal offers diversified geographical regions and so the climatic condition differs from the Himalayas to the plains. The climate varies as per the season. Nepal generally offers 4 seasons amongst which autumn and spring are the two most favorable ones for visiting Nepal. It is always wise to know about the weather and climatic condition of the place you visit. The best time to travel depends on your destination, activities, and season of travel. Our destination specialists will recommend certain travel times after learning more about your preferences. The favorable months for trekking and climbing are usually September – November, and February – April. The monsoon season is from June – August.
Physical Fitness
Even though physical fitness plays an important role in trekking you don’t have to be a super athlete or a marathon runner to trek in Nepal. Many people of good fitness for their age can complete the trek. You can prepare yourself beforehand by doing some yoga which will prepare you for your breathing as you will be going to a higher altitude. Running or hiking on hills, or going for a long walk will also help you. And if you live in an urban area running down the stairs of a tall building will also work better in keeping you fit for trekking. Though these preparations aren’t strictly compulsory, you can do well even when the preparations you do aren’t rigorous like that of some ultra-athletic person. Do these things at a moderate pace for two months or even less? And you are set to complete any trekking to Nepal.
Travel Insurance
Doing insurance while trekking in Nepal is not compulsory but will surely help you a lot if you do one, as it covers any comprehensive expenses possible to acquire due to medical issues or accidents. Your travel insurance must protect air ambulance, treatment charges, rescue and evacuation, product cancellation and refundable charges, flight delays, and cancellations. We suggest you bring your travel insurance certificate or send us to scan copy and it must be issued from your homeland. We do not arrange or sell insurance so you can find your local travel insurance for this.
Vaccination for Nepal
All travelers should consult with their physician or update on vaccination requirements before travel. (Your doctor or health-care provider will determine what you will need, depending on factors such as your health and immunization history, areas of the country you will be visiting, and planned activities) For traveling to Nepal; we recommend you take vaccination of Polio, Tetanus, Typhoid, Hepatitis A, Hepatitis B, Rabies, etc, it is not really must but recommended.
Booking Process
While you chose which trip you wanted to go on, contact us at our head office, Thamel Marg, Kathmandu Nepal by email or phone, email is a more easy and clear option, as soon as we get your email or call, we will process your booking. We need a 20% booking amount to confirm your booking, the payment can be made through Bank transfer, Credit card payment (Master/Visa card), or online money transfers also Money Gram, Western Unions, or others. After we get the 20% amount, we will confirm your booking and you will get the official booking and payment receipt. The final balance for the tour will be paid upon arrival in Kathmandu.
Safety Guidelines
Do proper research about the company that you are planning to trek with and make sure they are a legally registered travel agency.
You should be well acquainted with travel health and travel insurance before traveling.
Have an idea about the climate, geography, temperature, and environment of Nepal before starting your trip.
Using credit cards instead of cash is a wiser idea.
The majority of the Nepalese people are nicer but there are a few scammers you will come meet on your way and need to avoid, for example, ‘holy men who will try to plant a tika (a red paste denoting a blessing) on your forehead demanding payment for it on streets.
Be careful while buying medicinal herbs as some may be illegal for you to take home and also be aware of duplicate products.
Never get involved in doing drugs, trafficking, and sexual relations with minors as there are strict rules for these cases, and might get you into a big problem.
Take copies of your passport, visa, air ticket, and trekking permits and keep them separately from the originals.
Prepare yourself for altitude sickness and be familiar with its symptoms so that you can follow the guidelines for safe acclimatization.