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This 14-day trek links Kathmandu and Pokhara to the Annapurna Base Camp via Poon Hill, Gurung villages and Jhinu hot springs. Expect steep stone stairways, alpine meadows and panoramic Himalayan views with lodge-based nights along the route.
This 14-day trek links Kathmandu and Pokhara to the Annapurna Base Camp via Poon Hill, Gurung villages and Jhinu hot springs. Expect steep stone stairways, alpine meadows and panoramic Himalayan views with lodge-based nights along the route.
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Operated by Nepal Treks and Tour · Pokhara, Gandaki Province
A cold dawn on Poon Hill splits the night; orange light rolls across serrated peaks as yaks and distant tractors settle into valleys below. By the time you lace boots in Ghorepani, the trail is already awake — a mix of stone steps, rhododendron-slabbed switchbacks and the soft hush of high forest.
challenging.
12–14 days.
Good aerobic base plus experience with multi-day hiking; able to hike 4–8 hours on uneven terrain at altitude.
You don't need technical mountaineering skills, but prior multi-day hiking experience and good cardiovascular fitness make the trek significantly more comfortable and safer.
Annapurna Base Camp reaches about 4,130 m; prepare by acclimatizing gradually, staying hydrated, limiting alcohol, and knowing altitude illness symptoms.
Yes — the itinerary uses lodge/teahouse accommodations with meals included on trekking days; expect basic but hearty Nepali cuisine and hot drinks.
Spring (March–May) and autumn (September–November) offer the most stable weather and clear mountain views, though each season has trade-offs like crowds or trail conditions.
The route passes through communities with Gurung and Magar cultural traditions; the Annapurna Conservation Area, Nepal’s first protected region, balances trekking with local livelihoods.
Stick to marked trails, avoid single-use plastics, and choose teahouses that support local waste-management to reduce impact in this fragile alpine ecosystem.
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