24 Oct 2026
Twin share
£1,090pp
Escorted tour
Annapurna Base Camp Trek via Poon Hill – 15 Days
Poon Hill sunrise and a night at Annapurna Base Camp in the Annapurna Sanctuary, in a group of up to 12.
15 days
From £795
Tour overview
This 15-day trek takes you into the Annapurna Sanctuary, a high glacial basin ringed by some of the world's highest mountains, combining the famous sunrise viewpoint of Poon Hill with a night at Annapurna Base Camp. Groups have up to 12 travellers aged 15 and over, with a trek leader and porters. You stay fourteen nights: four in hotels in Kathmandu and Pokhara and ten in simple mountain teahouses on the trail, with small twin-share rooms and shared facilities. A few meals are included, leaving you free to choose from the teahouse menus of dal bhat, noodles and momos.
After a welcome meeting in Kathmandu, you drive to Pokhara, a relaxed town on the shores of Phewa Lake with the Annapurnas reflected in its waters. The trek begins near Nayapul, climbing through villages and rhododendron forest to Ulleri and on to Ghorepani, a village of stone teahouses high on a ridge.
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Early risers can hike up Poon Hill to watch the sunrise light up Dhaulagiri and the Annapurna range, one of the great mountain views of Nepal. The trail continues through forest to Tadapani, with more sunrise views, then down and up the stone staircases of Chhomrong to Sinuwa and Doban in the Modi Khola valley.
Climbing the narrow valley past Deurali, you reach Machhapuchhre Base Camp, beneath the sacred fishtail peak, and on to Annapurna Base Camp at 4,130m, where you spend the night surrounded by glaciers and towering peaks, waking for sunrise on Annapurna I. The return descends through Bamboo, Chhomrong and the hot springs at Jhinu Danda, then climbs to Pothana before a short downhill walk back towards Pokhara, where a final free day lets you rest by the lake.
The physical rating is high, with long days on steep stone steps and altitude up to 4,130m. This trek suits fit walkers ready for a challenge, who want to stand among the giants of the Himalaya without technical climbing. Porters carry your main bag, so you only need a day pack on the trail. The best trekking seasons are spring, when the rhododendrons bloom, and autumn, when the skies are clearest.
Trip highlights
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Lakeside Pokhara (Day 2)
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Ghorepani's stone village (Day 4)
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Sunrise from Poon Hill (Day 5)
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Machhapuchhre Base Camp (Day 8)
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A night at Annapurna Base Camp (Day 9)
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The hot springs at Jhinu Danda (Day 11)
Your route
12 stops from Kathmandu to Pothana
- Kathmandu Day 1
- Pokhara Days 2 & 13–14
- Ulleri Day 3
- Ghorepani Day 4
- Tadapani Day 5
- Sinuwa Day 6
- Doban Day 7
- Machapuchare Base Camp Day 8
- Annapurna Base Camp Day 9
- Bamboo Day 10
- Jhinu Danda Day 11
- Pothana Day 12
Why choose this tour
Poon Hill and Annapurna Base Camp combined in one classic trek. Teahouse nights in mountain villages, with porters to carry your bags.
Best suited to
- Fit, experienced walkers
- First-time Himalayan trekkers ready for a challenge
- Mountain lovers
- Solo travellers looking for a group
Day-by-day itinerary
15 days from Kathmandu, Nepal to Pokhara, Nepal
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Day 1 · Kathmandu Arrive in Kathmandu
A welcome meeting at 2pm.
- Hotel
- Hotel
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Day 2 · Pokhara Pokhara
Drive to the lakeside town.
- Hotel
- Hotel
- Meals
- Breakfast
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Day 3 · Nayapul, Ulleri Ulleri
Begin the trek through villages.
- Hotel
- Teahouse
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Day 4 · Ghorepani Ghorepani
Climb through rhododendron forest.
- Hotel
- Teahouse
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Day 5 · Poon Hill, Tadapani Poon Hill to Tadapani
Sunrise over the Annapurnas.
- Hotel
- Teahouse
- Meals
- Breakfast
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Day 6 · Chhomrong, Sinuwa Sinuwa
Down and up the stone staircases.
- Hotel
- Teahouse
- Meals
- Breakfast
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Day 7 · Doban Doban
Into the Modi Khola valley.
- Hotel
- Teahouse
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Day 8 · Deurali, Machhapuchhre Base Camp Machhapuchhre Base Camp
Beneath the fishtail peak.
- Hotel
- Teahouse
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Day 9 · Annapurna Base Camp Annapurna Base Camp
A night at 4,130m among the glaciers.
- Hotel
- Teahouse
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Day 10 · Bamboo Bamboo
Sunrise, then descend the valley.
- Hotel
- Teahouse
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Day 11 · Chhomrong, Jhinu Danda Jhinu Danda
Down to the hot springs.
- Hotel
- Teahouse
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Day 12 · Pothana Pothana
Cross the river and climb to Pothana.
- Hotel
- Teahouse
- Meals
- Breakfast
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Day 13 · Pokhara Pokhara
A short descent and a celebration dinner.
- Hotel
- Hotel
- Meals
- Dinner
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Day 14 · Phewa Lake Pokhara
A free day by the lake.
- Hotel
- Hotel
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Day 15 · Pokhara Trip ends
The trip ends this morning.
Where you stay
- Kathmandu (1 night) Hotel
- Pokhara (1 night) Hotel
- Annapurna trek (10 nights) Teahouses
- Pokhara (2 nights) Hotel
Hotel names are indicative and may be replaced with a property of similar standard and location.
What's included
Included
- Accommodation 4 nights in hotels and 10 in teahouses
- Meals 4 breakfasts and 1 dinner
- Transport between Kathmandu, Pokhara and the trailhead
- Ten days of guided trekking
- Trekking permits and national park fees
- Porters on the trek
- Trek leader throughout
Not included
- Flights
- Meals not included 10 breakfasts, 13 lunches and 13 dinners
- Most meals on the trek
- Sleeping bag
- Tips, travel insurance with trekking cover and personal spending
This trip might not be for you if…
Honest disclaimer — please read
- You want comfort — teahouses are basic
- You dislike steep steps — there are thousands
- You are unsure about altitude
- You want many meals included — most are free to choose
Good to know
Meals by day
Breakfast: Days 2, 5–6 and 12 · Lunch: none included · Dinner: Day 13
FCDO advice
UK FCDO travel advice for Nepal
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Departures & prices
From £795 per person, twin share, tour only. 51 upcoming departures.
31 Oct 2026
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£1,090pp
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£981pp
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26 Dec 2026
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£870pp
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£795pp
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£820pp
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£840pp
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£860pp
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£820pp
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£795pp
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£820pp
27 Nov 2027
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£820pp
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£795pp
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£860pp
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£835pp
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£860pp
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£880pp
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£795pp
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£880pp
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£975pp
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£975pp
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£975pp
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£880pp
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£860pp
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£860pp
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£835pp
Frequently asked questions
How do I book this tour?
Tap any "Enquire" button on the page and one of our travel specialists will be in touch within 24 hours (often same day). We'll confirm availability on your preferred date, run through anything you need to know, and only ask for the deposit once you've decided.
What financial protection do I get?
Every Travelisto booking is 100% financially protected. Your money is held in a ring-fenced Trust account until you return from your trip, and we are members of the Protected Trust Services scheme (PTS 6035). Most tours also include ATOL protection where flights are part of the package.
How hard is the trek?
Challenging, with long days on steep stone steps and altitude up to 4,130m. Good fitness is essential.
What are the teahouses like?
Simple lodges with small twin-share rooms and shared facilities. Hot showers and charging may cost extra.
Are porters included?
Yes, porters carry your main bag. You carry a day pack.
Do I need a visa?
UK visitors need a visa for Nepal, available on arrival or online.
Do I need my own sleeping bag?
Yes, a warm sleeping bag is recommended for the teahouse nights.
How many people travel together?
Up to 12 travellers aged 15 and over, with a trek leader.
Can you tailor the trip?
Yes — every escorted tour can be modified into a private tailor-made version with your own dates, adjusted pace, upgraded hotels and add-on extensions. Tell us what you'd like changed when you enquire and we'll quote it both ways so you can compare.
What if my flight is delayed or cancelled?
If your international flight is part of your booking through us, we re-book at no cost. If you've booked flights separately, the tour's local team holds your transfer slot until you arrive. We strongly recommend a comprehensive travel insurance policy that includes delay and cancellation cover.
ATOL protected
100% financially protected in a Trust bank account
PTS 6035
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Tailor-made option
Not quite the right fit? Make it tailor-made.
If this group tour doesn't match your ideal trip, our specialists will turn it into a private tailor-made journey — your own dates, your own pace, upgraded hotels where you want them, and the parts you don't love swapped out. Same destinations, just rebuilt around you.
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