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A classic 10-day Annapurna circuit from Pokhara, this trek combines the sunrise panorama at Poon Hill with riverside hot springs at Jhinu Danda and immersive Gurung village stays. Expect long stair climbs, teahouse nights and a steady, non-technical ascent to high viewpoints.
A classic 10-day Annapurna circuit from Pokhara, this trek combines the sunrise panorama at Poon Hill with riverside hot springs at Jhinu Danda and immersive Gurung village stays. Expect long stair climbs, teahouse nights and a steady, non-technical ascent to high viewpoints.
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The first light slices across the Annapurna range and Poon Hill hums with the sound of hundreds of boots and shutters. Cold air pushes at your face while distant summits throw long shadows over terraced fields; the Modi Khola below dares you to follow its valley down to bamboo and rhododendron forests.
moderate.
10 days.
Good aerobic base and ability to hike 4–6 hours daily on uneven terrain; comfortable with stairs and steady climbs.
Yes—Annapurna Conservation Area entry permit (ACAP) and a TIMS card are required; operators usually arrange these as part of the package.
The climb from Ghorepani to Poon Hill is steep but short (about 40–60 minutes) and non-technical; expect cold, windy conditions at the viewpoint.
The springs are natural pools beside the Modi Khola; check local conditions and water temperature, avoid if you have open wounds, and follow local hygiene practices.
Yes—porter service and licensed guides are commonly available and recommended to carry gear and manage altitude pacing.
The trek passes traditional Gurung settlements that have long been guardians of trans-Himalayan trade routes; modern trekking grew here after the establishment of the Annapurna Conservation Area in the late 1980s.
The Annapurna Conservation Area manages permits and promotes low-impact lodging; stick to marked trails, avoid single-use plastics and respect village waste practices.
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