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An 8-day teahouse trek that climbs from Pokhara’s foothills to the amphitheater of Annapurna Base Camp via Poon Hill and Ghorepani. Expect long stone stair sections, high alpine terrain to ~4,130 m, cultural teahouse stays and a restorative hot spring finish in Jhinu.
An 8-day teahouse trek that climbs from Pokhara’s foothills to the amphitheater of Annapurna Base Camp via Poon Hill and Ghorepani. Expect long stone stair sections, high alpine terrain to ~4,130 m, cultural teahouse stays and a restorative hot spring finish in Jhinu.
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Operated by Mosaic Adventure · Pokhara, Gandaki Province
Morning light slices across jagged ridgelines as you climb from terraced rice fields into the thin, pine-scented air—each step a small negotiation with altitude and gravity. The route threads classic Annapurna valley villages: Ulleri’s stone stairways, Ghorepani’s rhododendron slopes and the switchbacks up to Deurali before the final push into the amphitheater of Annapurna Base Camp (ABC).
challenging.
8 days.
Good aerobic fitness with prior multi-day hiking experience; able to manage sustained ascents, stair climbs and basic altitude stress.
Yes—trekkers need an Annapurna Conservation Area Permit (ACAP) and a TIMS card; licensed operators usually arrange these before departure.
Night temperatures at ABC can drop well below freezing, especially outside spring and autumn; bring insulated layers and a good sleeping bag rated for sub-zero conditions.
Teahouses offer a mix of shared and private rooms; private rooms exist but are limited—expect basic amenities and bring a lightweight sleeping liner for hygiene and warmth.
No technical mountaineering experience is required, but prior multi-day trekking experience and good cardiovascular fitness improve comfort and safety.
The route crosses lands of Gurung and Magar communities and was formalized into trekking routes during the mid-20th century as mountaineering in the Annapurna massif expanded.
The Annapurna Conservation Area Project regulates permits and lodges; stick to marked trails, pack out waste and minimize wood use to protect fragile alpine forests.
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