The epic journey around the massive Annapurna has met with wide acclaim from the trekkers. Therefore, There are many routes that one can follow and all of them have their own perks. Moreover, Even among the alternatives, the route through Poon Hill has its own essence. Therefore, This combines two of the most sought destinations. Moreover, Annapurna Circuit via Poon Hill is the easiest route to explore around Annapurna.
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The 220km journey around the Annapurna massif, in itself, is a challenge. Therefore, Throughout this tour, we get a view of the mighty mountains like Mt. Dhaulagiri(8,167m), Mt. Annapurna I(8,091m), Mt. Machhapuchhre (6,993), Nilgiri Mountains, and other mountains in the Annapurna range. Moreover, With the beautiful Rhododendron and Bamboo forests, we also get to experience the unique villages in the Annapurna regions with their own lifestyle, culture, and traditions. Therefore, This trek is one of the best combinations of culture and natural beauty, making this one of the best treks in the world. In addition, The highest altitude in the Annapurna Circuit is Thorong La (5,416m) rivalling the mighty Kala Patthar (5,643m) in the Everest region.
Therefore, The trekkers will also get to visit the land of Manang with howling wind and rocky trails. Moreover, Crossing the Thorong La we reach the Holy Land of Muktinath and finally on our way back to Pokhara we make a stop at Poon Hill. In addition, Poon hill is one of the best places to watch the beautiful mountains, sunrise and all nature has to offer and combining this with one of the best walks in the world, we have a journey to remember.
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Trip Highlights
Kathmandu, Nepal
Moderate
5416 metres
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Therefore, We trek per day between 4 to 8 hours it’s Depending on the walk, we can always tailor the date to you and your needs. Moreover, While trekking with Happyland Treks we recommend you to drink 4 to 5 liters of water per day. In addition, Water is known to help when combating mountain altitude sickness.
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Therefore, When trekking you will go through terrain that can be flat, downhill uphill, and at points with lots of stairs.
Moroever, We are always there to help and support you and your journey. Learning about local culture and their people.
Moroever, Learning about local culture and their people. In addition, Visiting Gomba, monastery, prayer flag, and prayer wells. Therefore, Reaching to Thorong La Pass 5416m. In addition, (The highest altitude of the trek) poonhill 3210m. (sunrise viewpoint)
Therefore, During the trip, we will sleep at a maximum altitude of 4450m. (Thorong Phedi)
However, During Annapurna Circuit Thorong La Pass trek. Therefore, Almost every village you will have. Access to boiled purified drinking water. Therefore, Bottle of water and hot water for the drink which. Therefore, the cost starts from 60 – 500 rupee per liters depends where you are.
Cold shower is free but we are not recommends. Cold shower during the trek because it too cold up there. So it’s better to have hot shower which is possible. Moreover, by Gas Geysers or Hot Bucked. And prices started from 100 – 500 rupee per head.
However, for the camera/mobile battery we always recommends you bring some extra batteries if possible, Meanwhile, you can have Mobile/Camera Battery charge. Almost every tea house the places. Where you staying in the night. And it costs 200 – 500 per battery charge.
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Arrival in Kathmandu transfer to hotel meeting CEO and trek member checking the list, rest, and overnight in Kathmandu.
Kathmandu to Besisahar by bus and overnight in Besisahar (760m).
Besisahar to Koto by drive and overnight in Koto. (2700m) 6-7 hrs. drive and 15-20 minutes walk.
Trek Koto to Upper Pisang. (3350m) approx. 6 hrs.
Trek upper Pisang to Nawal (3650m) approx. 5 hrs.
Trek Nawal to Manang (3540m) approx. 3 hrs.
Acclimatization Day at Manang, Hiking few hundreds meters, explore wonder.
Trek Manang to YakKharka or Leader. (4200m) approx. 5 hrs.
Trek YakKharka to Thorang Phedi (4420m) or High Camp (4880m) approx. 5 hrs.
Trek Thorang Phedi to Thorang La top around 1200m climb, and downhill to Muktinath (3800m) via Thorang La Pass 5416m. approx. 8-9 hrs.
Trek Muktinath to Kagbeni (2804m) approx. 4 hrs.
Trek Kagbenni to Marpha (2650m) approx. 5-6 hrs.
Marpha to Tatopani (Hot Spring) (1200m) by local transport. approx. 4-5 hrs.
Trek Tatopani to Chitre (2000m) approx. 5 hrs.
Trek Chitra to Ghorepani (2874m) approx. 3 hrs.
Trek Ghorepani to Poon-Hill (3210m) to Tikhe Dhunga (1480m)
Early in the morning hike uphill to Poon hill (approximately 50 minutes.). Therefore, you get to see the sunrise view and Annapurna Himalayan range including the world’s 7th highest mountain Dhaulagiri (8167m) after enjoying the view downhill to the Ghorepani and breakfast after breakfast trek to Tikhe Dhunga. approximately 6-7 hrs.
Trek Tikhe Dhunga to Nayapul and drive to Pokhara. overnight in Pokhara.
Pokhara to Kathmandu (1336m) by tourist bus. approx. 6-7 hrs. drive. Overnight in Kathmandu.
Finally, departure to international airport or if you have few days extra in Kathmandu you can chill, shopping, Sightseeing, etc.
Moreover, We stayed at the Tea house. Tea house trek basically means a small hotel with a cozy room. Established along the trekking route that provides room and food. Therefore, Most of these established family-owned and home-cooked meals. In adddition, are served as well as different types of European and western food. To sum up, It’s a bit different but it’s good.
However, For all Trekking and Hiking trips, we recommend you be prepared and have the items from this list
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Head:
Sun hat / warm fleece hat / Sunglasses / Head torch/headband
Body:
Few pair of T-shirt / Cotton t-shirt / Light thermal / leggings
Fleece jacket/down jacket
Lightweight walking pants / Hiking Shorts / Undergarments
Feet:
Inner Socks / Thick warm wool hiking socks / Comfortable Hiking boots / Sandals
Hands:
Fleece Gloves / waterproof wind fleece gloves
Accessories:
Sleeping bag liner / Poncho rain cover / Trekking poles. Headlamps and spare batteries/camera batteries with chargers. Watch with light alarm / Water bottle or Camel bag/money belt / Dry Packs
Toiletries and Personal Hygiene:
Shampoo / conditioner
Toothbrush and paste / Face and body moisturizer
Nail clippers file / Clothes washing shop
Toilet paper you can buy more on a trek/hand sanitizer / Sunscreen/body high UV Protection.
Medical Kits:
However, See your doctor for complete travel medicine. In addition, Including High altitude medicine Diamox. and In addition carry your daily medicine.
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Trekking in the Himalayas is challenging. Therefore, As you will be hiking steadily for 4 to 8 hours a day. Therefore, this trek is great for people with some physical fitness. In addition, Improving your cardio endurance with activities. Such as jogging or rowing beforehand can help your body and energy level during the trip. And ensure a safe and enjoyable experience. However, it is not necessary to be a high-level athlete, simply in good shape.
However, People travel and trek every month of the year. But the best seasons are Spring, from March to May, and Autumn, from October to the beginning of December. Therefore, January is one of the coldest months of the year and May is one of the hottest. In addition, the rainy season happens between June and August. So, you should keep that in mind when planning your trip.
To clarify, Mountain Altitude Sickness can affect anyone above 3000 meters. Altitude Sickness affects people regardless of sex, age, and fitness. Secondly, Therefore, If you are showing signs of mountain altitude sickness. Your safety is our first priority and we will facilitate you getting down as fast as possible.
Therefore, We suggest prior to trekking to ensure you are in good health and have consulted with your GP. However, It is recommended prior to departing that walking training is done. So, you have the most enjoyable time while trekking. Please feel free to contact us.
However, Many people suffer from mild symptoms of AMS (ACUTE MOUNTAIN SICKNESS)
In addition, A light headache, loss of appetite. and disturbed sleep may occur when suffering from AMS. If you experience any of these symptoms do not continue to ascend. Therefore, stay where you are or go down to acclimatize.
Hace – High Altitude Cerebral Edema (swelling of the brain)
Hape – High Altitude Pulmonary Edema (fluids in the lungs)
Firstly, Persistent severe headache, difficulty breathing, confused thinking, loss of appetite. Therefore, rapid breathing or breathlessness at rest, vomiting, coughing up pink. In addition, brown or white sputum, the sound of liquid in the lungs. Moreover, Blueness of face and lips, severe lethargy (not wanting to do anything). Persistent bubbling cough. or persistently increased heart rate (110 per minute)
Prevention:- Therefore, Drink plenty of water (not the alcoholic beverage) and eat fruit – especially when crossing high pass.
However, Accommodation in Kathmandu is not included in this package. And you will have to arrange accommodation for staying in Kathmandu yourself. Therefore, Its costs varies depending on the tourist. season as well as the areas where you choose to stay. In conclusion, Our team members will be more than happy to help you. Moreover, provide assistance and guidance for booking accommodation. Or any other travel information related to your Nepal trip.
The epic journey around the massive Annapurna has met with wide acclaim from the trekkers. Therefore, There are many routes that one can follow and all of them have their own perks. Moreover, Even among the alternatives, the route through Poon Hill has its own essence. Therefore, This combines two of the most sought destinations. Moreover, Annapurna Circuit via Poon Hill is the easiest route to explore around Annapurna.
More
The 220km journey around the Annapurna massif, in itself, is a challenge. Therefore, Throughout this tour, we get a view of the mighty mountains like Mt. Dhaulagiri(8,167m), Mt. Annapurna I(8,091m), Mt. Machhapuchhre (6,993), Nilgiri Mountains, and other mountains in the Annapurna range. Moreover, With the beautiful Rhododendron and Bamboo forests, we also get to experience the unique villages in the Annapurna regions with their own lifestyle, culture, and traditions. Therefore, This trek is one of the best combinations of culture and natural beauty, making this one of the best treks in the world. In addition, The highest altitude in the Annapurna Circuit is Thorong La (5,416m) rivalling the mighty Kala Patthar (5,643m) in the Everest region.
Therefore, The trekkers will also get to visit the land of Manang with howling wind and rocky trails. Moreover, Crossing the Thorong La we reach the Holy Land of Muktinath and finally on our way back to Pokhara we make a stop at Poon Hill. In addition, Poon hill is one of the best places to watch the beautiful mountains, sunrise and all nature has to offer and combining this with one of the best walks in the world, we have a journey to remember.
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Trip Highlights
Kathmandu, Nepal
Moderate
5416 metres
More
Less
More
Less
Therefore, We trek per day between 4 to 8 hours it’s Depending on the walk, we can always tailor the date to you and your needs. Moreover, While trekking with Happyland Treks we recommend you to drink 4 to 5 liters of water per day. In addition, Water is known to help when combating mountain altitude sickness.
More
Therefore, When trekking you will go through terrain that can be flat, downhill uphill, and at points with lots of stairs.
Moroever, We are always there to help and support you and your journey. Learning about local culture and their people.
Moroever, Learning about local culture and their people. In addition, Visiting Gomba, monastery, prayer flag, and prayer wells. Therefore, Reaching to Thorong La Pass 5416m. In addition, (The highest altitude of the trek) poonhill 3210m. (sunrise viewpoint)
Therefore, During the trip, we will sleep at a maximum altitude of 4450m. (Thorong Phedi)
However, During Annapurna Circuit Thorong La Pass trek. Therefore, Almost every village you will have. Access to boiled purified drinking water. Therefore, Bottle of water and hot water for the drink which. Therefore, the cost starts from 60 – 500 rupee per liters depends where you are.
Cold shower is free but we are not recommends. Cold shower during the trek because it too cold up there. So it’s better to have hot shower which is possible. Moreover, by Gas Geysers or Hot Bucked. And prices started from 100 – 500 rupee per head.
However, for the camera/mobile battery we always recommends you bring some extra batteries if possible, Meanwhile, you can have Mobile/Camera Battery charge. Almost every tea house the places. Where you staying in the night. And it costs 200 – 500 per battery charge.
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Arrival in Kathmandu transfer to hotel meeting CEO and trek member checking the list, rest, and overnight in Kathmandu.
Kathmandu to Besisahar by bus and overnight in Besisahar (760m).
Besisahar to Koto by drive and overnight in Koto. (2700m) 6-7 hrs. drive and 15-20 minutes walk.
Trek Koto to Upper Pisang. (3350m) approx. 6 hrs.
Trek upper Pisang to Nawal (3650m) approx. 5 hrs.
Trek Nawal to Manang (3540m) approx. 3 hrs.
Acclimatization Day at Manang, Hiking few hundreds meters, explore wonder.
Trek Manang to YakKharka or Leader. (4200m) approx. 5 hrs.
Trek YakKharka to Thorang Phedi (4420m) or High Camp (4880m) approx. 5 hrs.
Trek Thorang Phedi to Thorang La top around 1200m climb, and downhill to Muktinath (3800m) via Thorang La Pass 5416m. approx. 8-9 hrs.
Trek Muktinath to Kagbeni (2804m) approx. 4 hrs.
Trek Kagbenni to Marpha (2650m) approx. 5-6 hrs.
Marpha to Tatopani (Hot Spring) (1200m) by local transport. approx. 4-5 hrs.
Trek Tatopani to Chitre (2000m) approx. 5 hrs.
Trek Chitra to Ghorepani (2874m) approx. 3 hrs.
Trek Ghorepani to Poon-Hill (3210m) to Tikhe Dhunga (1480m)
Early in the morning hike uphill to Poon hill (approximately 50 minutes.). Therefore, you get to see the sunrise view and Annapurna Himalayan range including the world’s 7th highest mountain Dhaulagiri (8167m) after enjoying the view downhill to the Ghorepani and breakfast after breakfast trek to Tikhe Dhunga. approximately 6-7 hrs.
Trek Tikhe Dhunga to Nayapul and drive to Pokhara. overnight in Pokhara.
Pokhara to Kathmandu (1336m) by tourist bus. approx. 6-7 hrs. drive. Overnight in Kathmandu.
Finally, departure to international airport or if you have few days extra in Kathmandu you can chill, shopping, Sightseeing, etc.
Moreover, We stayed at the Tea house. Tea house trek basically means a small hotel with a cozy room. Established along the trekking route that provides room and food. Therefore, Most of these established family-owned and home-cooked meals. In adddition, are served as well as different types of European and western food. To sum up, It’s a bit different but it’s good.
However, For all Trekking and Hiking trips, we recommend you be prepared and have the items from this list
More
Head:
Sun hat / warm fleece hat / Sunglasses / Head torch/headband
Body:
Few pair of T-shirt / Cotton t-shirt / Light thermal / leggings
Fleece jacket/down jacket
Lightweight walking pants / Hiking Shorts / Undergarments
Feet:
Inner Socks / Thick warm wool hiking socks / Comfortable Hiking boots / Sandals
Hands:
Fleece Gloves / waterproof wind fleece gloves
Accessories:
Sleeping bag liner / Poncho rain cover / Trekking poles. Headlamps and spare batteries/camera batteries with chargers. Watch with light alarm / Water bottle or Camel bag/money belt / Dry Packs
Toiletries and Personal Hygiene:
Shampoo / conditioner
Toothbrush and paste / Face and body moisturizer
Nail clippers file / Clothes washing shop
Toilet paper you can buy more on a trek/hand sanitizer / Sunscreen/body high UV Protection.
Medical Kits:
However, See your doctor for complete travel medicine. In addition, Including High altitude medicine Diamox. and In addition carry your daily medicine.
Less
Trekking in the Himalayas is challenging. Therefore, As you will be hiking steadily for 4 to 8 hours a day. Therefore, this trek is great for people with some physical fitness. In addition, Improving your cardio endurance with activities. Such as jogging or rowing beforehand can help your body and energy level during the trip. And ensure a safe and enjoyable experience. However, it is not necessary to be a high-level athlete, simply in good shape.
However, People travel and trek every month of the year. But the best seasons are Spring, from March to May, and Autumn, from October to the beginning of December. Therefore, January is one of the coldest months of the year and May is one of the hottest. In addition, the rainy season happens between June and August. So, you should keep that in mind when planning your trip.
To clarify, Mountain Altitude Sickness can affect anyone above 3000 meters. Altitude Sickness affects people regardless of sex, age, and fitness. Secondly, Therefore, If you are showing signs of mountain altitude sickness. Your safety is our first priority and we will facilitate you getting down as fast as possible.
Therefore, We suggest prior to trekking to ensure you are in good health and have consulted with your GP. However, It is recommended prior to departing that walking training is done. So, you have the most enjoyable time while trekking. Please feel free to contact us.
However, Many people suffer from mild symptoms of AMS (ACUTE MOUNTAIN SICKNESS)
In addition, A light headache, loss of appetite. and disturbed sleep may occur when suffering from AMS. If you experience any of these symptoms do not continue to ascend. Therefore, stay where you are or go down to acclimatize.
Hace – High Altitude Cerebral Edema (swelling of the brain)
Hape – High Altitude Pulmonary Edema (fluids in the lungs)
Firstly, Persistent severe headache, difficulty breathing, confused thinking, loss of appetite. Therefore, rapid breathing or breathlessness at rest, vomiting, coughing up pink. In addition, brown or white sputum, the sound of liquid in the lungs. Moreover, Blueness of face and lips, severe lethargy (not wanting to do anything). Persistent bubbling cough. or persistently increased heart rate (110 per minute)
Prevention:- Therefore, Drink plenty of water (not the alcoholic beverage) and eat fruit – especially when crossing high pass.
However, Accommodation in Kathmandu is not included in this package. And you will have to arrange accommodation for staying in Kathmandu yourself. Therefore, Its costs varies depending on the tourist. season as well as the areas where you choose to stay. In conclusion, Our team members will be more than happy to help you. Moreover, provide assistance and guidance for booking accommodation. Or any other travel information related to your Nepal trip.
My recent Annapurna Circuit Trek via Poon hill with my son and daughter was absolutely beautiful, thanks to Happyland Treks and our fantastic guide. Our guide was a true professional. He was always there to be sure we were safe and comfortable. I needed help often since at this time of year it was very icy but thanks to him I never had a problem. Having him with us was very reassuring because I really felt that he would be able to handle any problem should it arise. His knowledge of the mountains, kindness, and fun spirit made each day special. He even taught us a fun Nepalese card game that we all played together at night.
Indescribably Beautiful
To quote “Extreme”-More than words!!! Simply amazing, sublime trip me and one friend undertook to Nepal to do this trek in May with Happyland treks. First of all, I have to talk about the “captain” of the team, one who organized absolutely everything for us and made us feel very welcomed. He was a truly polite and gentle person to deal with, besides being very knowledgeable about the country’s history and customs. Really, my friend and I were thrilled with the whole trip as well as the service of these guys. Really, I cannot stress enough, if you plan on going to Nepal and doing any trek please go after Happyland Treks.
Annapurna Circuit Trek via Poon Hill was excellent. I visited Nepal in March and completed the 20day trek on the Annapurna region. Probably one of the best vacations I ever took! Breathtaking views of Annapurna with rhododendrons on bool. Our guide was one of the best in the business. His English was excellent, and we had very clear communication over email while making the trekking plans beforehand. He spent time with us, actually getting to know us. He has extensive knowledge of the area and a great sense of humor. We are very grateful for Happyland Treks to provide us such a fantastic guide.