Annapurna Panorama Trek

Annapurna Panorama Trek is an ideal trek for those trekkers who are planning a short and easy trek in Himalayas of Nepal. This introductory short trekking in Annapurna Region unfolds the panoramic views of some of the most beautiful and the highest mountains in the world. The trek is also popular as Poonhill Ghorepani Trek amongst the trekkers across the world.

"The trek is moderate in nature and can be done all through the year, even in summer. Average walking is 4 to 6 hours a day. The highest point is only 3,200m, with no risk of Altitude Sickness."

This is an easy trek option in Annapurna Foothill. Those who are traveling with children or the elders can also enjoy Annapurna panorama trek. Hence, this is also the most popular family trek in Nepal. In addition, every spring this trek offers a grand spectacle of blooming rhododendrons on the nearby hills, hence spring is the best time to enjoy Annapurna Panorama Trek.

Trip Highlight

• This soft trekking adventure in Nepal offers you an opportunity to walk through the dense subtropical forest of rhododendron and Sal - great introductory of flora and fauna of Annapurna Conservation Area Project.
• Encounter with the traditional culture and lifestyles of the Gurungs in the mountainous villages trekkers traverse through or stopover on the trails of wonderful trek in Annapurna Region.
• As the trails of Annapurna Panorama Trek winds through the lush vegetation of Annapurna Conservation Area Project, trekkers can sight several species of high altitude birds during the trek.
• The series of uphill and downhill climbs, sometimes sheer and other times gradual make this trek a wonderful hiking adventure in Nepal.
• The views of Annapurna South (7,219m/23684ft) Annapurna (8,091m/26,505ft), Dhaulagiri (8167m/26,795ft) and Machapuchare (6993m/22943ft) throughout the trails of Annapurna Panorama Trek are great highlights of this trek.
• The sunrise view from Poonhill where mountains like Annapurna South, Annapurna I, Dhaulagiri, Manaslu, Fishtail, Dhampus Peak and Nilgiri among others sprawl right before you is the biggest highlights of Annapurna Panorama Trek.
• In addition, the panoramic sighting of surrounding mountains, along with the deepest Gorge Kali Gandaki, from the Poon Hill is breathtaking.

Is this suitable trek for me?
Our Annapurna Panorama Trek is for beginner trekkers who are in good health with average physical fitness. On this trek technical experience is not required, hiking experience is good. This trek does not involve any serious technical walking and mountaineering. Peoples with good health and normal fitness can also easily join this trekking adventure.

However, it is recommended to go for Jogging, cycling, swimming, running, walking in hill, etc before the trip starts, that brings your heart in the an aerobic condition is known as best training to this trip. This holiday should be accessible to any active person.

Day 01 Arrival Day in Kathmandu 
Altitude 1350m/4428 ft 
Meals: Welcome Dinner

Welcome to the land of Himalayas! On arrival in Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu; Advanced Adventures Trek Guide will greet you then transfer you to our trip hotel. Check in to hotel and free time for leisure. Late afternoon, we meet again and brief your upcoming Annapurna Panorama Trek with us and introduce our trekking team. Evening, we host welcome dinner (Eating Nepali Food) at one of the finest local restaurant with music and ethnic dance. Overnight Kathmandu. 

Day 02 Drive from Kathmandu to Pokhara by Tourist Bus 
Altitude 820m/2510 ft
Activities: 6 to 7 hours of driving (210km)
Meals: Breakfast

With early morning breakfast at the hotel, we then drive to tourist Bus Park for our drive to Pokhara with a deluxe tourist bus. This drive wills takes 5 to 6 hours that involves driving through local hills, natural and landscapes areas including with riverside in Trishuli River, which is famous for day white water rafting. This drive will be mostly through the highway where traffic could be a lot, thus we will have a slow and safe drive.

At the middle of the way, we will stop for Lunch, which is inclusive in the bus drivers. On arrival in Pokhara, transfer to our hotel. Now, you will have a free afternoon for your personal exploration in wonderful Pokhara Valley, Fewa Lake, and Lakeside markets. O/N at Pokhara. 

Day 03 Drive to Nayapul (Trekking starting point) & Trek to Tikhadhunga 
Altitude 1,540m/5,052 ft 1 Hour 
Activities: one hour drive and 3 - 4 hour walks
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Morning breakfast at Pokhara hotel, then prepare to drive to Nayapul that continues along with the great scenery passing through several countryside villages. From Nayapul, we start our adventure in the Annapurna region. The trek now continues to the warm subtropical region and follows the Modi River to Birethanti where you can see the confluence of the two rivers of Modi and Bhurungdi Khola. Here at Birethanti, we will have to check our National Park Permit, and then continue gentle walking onward to Bhurungdi Khola that have great landscapes, waterfall, high green forest, and local villages till reaching to Tikhedhunga where we will have our overnight stay in Mt. Lodge. You will have a free evening for personal visits in local villages and riverside areas as per your interest. O/N at Mt. Lodge. 

Day 04 Trek from Tikhedhunga to Ghorepani 
Altitude 2,800m/9,186ft 
Activities: 5-6 hrs walks 
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

The morning we prepare for the long uphill and start with steeply ascends on the long stone steps to Ulleri village with the amazing landscape and Annapurna Himalayan scenery. This scenery gives you inner power to climb up these steps and immerse you to walk more. After few hours of a long hard climb with several breaks in between reaching at Ulleri village, from here the path is gradual on the winding trail through the cool shade of forest and stream sound, we continue walking in the midst of the giant rhododendron forest and finally reaches you at Ghorepani for an overnight stop. Ghorepani Deurali is a busy spot on the ridge in the midst of the beautiful rhododendron forest, offering fantastic views of Dhaulagiri and Annapurna Himalayan range. Overnight at Ghorepani. 

Day 05 Morning- Hike to Poon Hill 
Altitude:  Poon Hill 3,210m/10,531ft & Tadapani 2650m/8694ft
Activities: 6-7 hrs walk
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Morning, we start our hike up to Poon Hill, one of the panoramic views of this Annapurna. En-route offering the glimpse of aurora walking through the pleasant rhododendron forest. Pun hill named after the hill tribe Pun, inhabitants of Ghorepani/Shikha village. This is a wide range of panoramic scenery from the far western Himalaya of Dolpo, Mt. Dhaulagiri, and Annapurna including Mt. Machhapuchre (Fish Tail) and all the way to Manasalu Himalayan range. It is picturesque Himalayan scenery and good memorable moments spending an hour to the top. After a great time return back to Ghorepani for breakfast and continue trek to onward destination, the walk passes through the Rhododendron, Pine and fir forest with up and downs hill and finally you will reach at Tadapani for overnight. This is a great place surrounding by rhododendron forest with the closest view of Mt. Fish Tail (6993m), Annapurna South (7219m) & Hiunchuli (6441m). You will have impressive sunset views of Annapurna’s and Fishtail from here. O/N at Mt. Lodge. 

Day 06 Trek from Tadapani to Ghandruk 
Altitude: 1990m/6529ft. 
Activities: 3 hrs walk
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

This morning is just an amazing morning as you are blessed with the morning sunrise over to the great Annapurna Himalayas; it is an opportunity to take the best photos! After breakfast, we will start our hiking to Ghandruk, which is short and pleasant walking day through the forested and downhill path most of the way with occasional view of the Mountain leads us through the gradual path most of the way to Ghandrung village.

We could reach to Ghandruk at Lunchtime. After lunch and refreshed up, we will visit these wonderful local villages surroundings. It is heavily settled Gurung village, a typical village of Nepal with its local Gurung Museum, a panorama of the mountains with the valleys across are just perfect. Explore the surrounding area and overnight at Ghandruk. 

Day 07 Trek from Ghandruk to Nayapul & Drive back to Pokhara 
Altitude: 820m/2510ft 
Activities: 4 hrs walk & 1 Hour Drive 
Meals: Breakfast & Lunch

This is our last day walk through the scenic landscapes and local villages to get down to the Syalui Bazzar settled in the riverbank of Modi. The walk is pleasant most of the way following the Modi River until Birethanthi and an easy trek to Nayapul then drive an hour back to Pokhara. Time to relax and refreshed up. Free evening for your pleasant visit to the lakeside. O/N at Pokhara

Day 08 Pokhara- Kathmandu 
Altitude 1350m/4428 ft 
Activities: 5 to 6 hours’ drive (210 km)
Meals: Farewell Dinner

Today, we will have morning breakfast at Pokhara hotel, then transfer to the tourist bus park to drive back to Kathmandu. This drive is picturesque, landscapes and natural. On arrival to Kathmandu, transfer to hotel. Free time. In the evening, we meet again, take feedback of your trek with us and host farewell dinner at one of the finest restaurants in town. O/N at Hotel.

Day 09 Final Departure from Kathmandu 
Altitude 1350m/4428 ft 
Activities: Departure
Meals: Breakfast

Your trek ends today. Morning breakfast and free onward. If you departing today, we will transfer you to the airport, and your trip ends.
“End of our services”

Cost Includes:

• All ground transportation in Kathmandu by private vehicle (Including airport pick and drop) 
• 02 Nights twin sharing Deluxe accommodation in Kathmandu on BB plan
• Welcome & Farewell dinner at one of the finest restaurant in down town
• Annapurna Conservation Areas Project( ACAP) Permits & Fees & TIMs card
• Kathmandu to Pokhara to Kathmandu transfer by deluxe tourist bus( Lunch will be provided)
• 02 Nights twin share 3 star deluxe hotel in Pokhara with breakfast plan- Hotel Pokhara Batika or similar 
• Pokhara- Nayapul and return drive from Nayapul to Pokhara by private vehicle (Trekking Starting and Ending Point) 
• 04 Nights/05 Days of Annapurna Trekking on full board of meals (B, L, D, tea /coffee in cups only), seasonal fruits etc. 
• Annapurna Panorama Trekking accommodation in comfortable Mt. Lodges & Guest Houses on twin share- (Nights in Ghorepani & Ghandruk will be in attached bathroom/hot shower)
• One Advanced Adventures Trek Leader (Gov. Licensed, first aid, altitude trained/experienced and eco trained), assistance leader/s in a group, their entire expenses, equipment and insurance 
• One trek porter to carry trek luggage’s for every two trekkers in a group, all payment, trekking equipment and insurance 
• Sleeping Bags and Down Jacket for Trek use (Need to return after trek), Trek Duffle Bag and T- shirt, Trekking Maps & Adventure Certificate 
• Group Medicine kit Box, AMS Medicine 
• All Gov. and local taxes as applicable 
• Final departure transfer from Kathmandu to airport on your departure

Cost not Includes:

• Nepal Visa, International flights in/out Nepal 
• Lunch & evening meals in Kathmandu & Pokhara (If any) 
• Cost of beverages such as mineral water, coca cola, Beer etc., cost of battery charge, laundry etc. on trek 
• Travel insurance (Must include Helicopter evacuation, Medical Exp. and trip cancellation) 
• Personal trekking gears 
• Personal nature expenses & Tips 
• Any extending trips

Important Trip Notes & Activities
Pleased acknowledge that you are joining us for the adventure trip in remote Himalayan region, where weather conditions, health and fitness of the member or unexpected natural disaster can compel us to change the itinerary and if so you have to understand it but we would try our best to keep the suggested itinerary as per the original schedule.

Your safety and satisfaction of the trip is our prime concern while travelling with us and we ensure you our best team, logistics, professional services to make sure that you would have an amazing trip of lifetime with us. Also note that our trip leader deserved the final decision if the trip has to amend, change the route or cancel due to the extreme conditions for the safety precaution. However, he will try his best to ensure that the trip runs as according to the stated plan but be prepared for flexibility if necessary.

Experience & Fitness Required
This trip is not a difficult. No previous trekking experienced is required but if you have, it is a great plus point. This trek is a non technical walk. The highest height you would reach on this trip is 3210m from sea level. The walk involves a lots of ups and downs, takes you through local villages, farming lands, terraces, and river side but as long as you have strength of walking for 4 to 6 hours a day, you are qualified for the trek however you should be having a moderate health and fitness.

We strongly suggest travelers to consult with your medical doctor before travelling and do the regular check up of your health and report us while booking a trip with us. A part of the health and fitness, participant must be having a positive attitude and strong determination for the successful trip.

Passport & Visa Information
Nepal visa is the easiest visa to obtain; you may buy your Nepal visa at your nearest Nepalese Embassy/ Consulate or Mission offices abroad or buy this upon on arrival to Kathmandu international airport as per your convenient. You have to have 2 passport size photographs, Visa fees in US cash & valid passport at least for 6 months valid at the starting of the trip.

Nationals of SAARC countries and China do not need visa when visiting Nepal. As per this rule, Indian nationals do not require visa.

Transit visa is provided for foreign nationality for 3 days. Visa must be obtained for staying over the initial period of three days. Currently, foreign national can obtain Nepalese visa from the following border.

• Tribhuvan International Airport, Kathmandu
• Kakarvitta, Jhapa (Eastern Nepal)
• Birganj, Parsa (Central Nepal)
• Kodari, Sindhupalchowk (Northern Border)
• Belhiya, Bhairahawa (Rupandehi, Western Nepal)
• Jamuna, Nepalgunj (Banke, Mid Western Nepal)
• Mohana, Dhangadhi (Kailali, Far Western Nepal)
• Gaddachauki, Mahendranagar (Kanchanpur, Far Western Nepal)

Tourist Visa Fees: 3 days transit visa - Free of Cost
Multiple entry 15 days - US$ 30 or equivalent convertible currency
Multiple entry 30 days - US$ 50 or equivalent convertible currency
Multiple entry 90 days - US$ 125 or equivalent convertible currency

Download visa form-: www.nepalimmigration.gov.np

Group Size
In this Annapurna Panorama Trek, the minimum group size would be two and maximum group size is ten or more on request. We can also organize private trip to solo person with single supplement cost. Else, join our estimated group departure dates available online or ask us with your personal dates, we will open group date on the same date.

Our Guides, Trip & Safety
Because these hikes take you on the remote Himalayan region, it is very essential that you are accompanied with the very experienced and qualified & equipped leader for the safe and successful trip. We Advanced Adventure employee the local trek guide and stuff who are trained and qualified on the trip we worked on. Our guides are trained and licensed from Nepal Gov, certify from TAAN & Nepal Mountaineering Association. All of our leading Trekking and Climbing Guide are experience from last 8 to 10 years. We have train them specially for your trip, to cater the flexible needs of our peoples in the group joining from different countries, this double assure you that your trip is at the right and professional hands.

At every trip, there would be our one Trek leader and one assistance leader on each additional 2 peoples on the trek- this arrangement would ensure that even if any of our guide/ assistance guides get sick or if any travelers gets sick and need to be back or delay the days of walking, it would still works smoothly and there would not be any impact on our original trek plan. Also each two trekker would have one Sherpa helper for carrying your trekking bags.

Meals and Accommodations
While in Kathmandu and in Pokhara, your accommodation is at 3 star deluxe hotel that comfort your stays in city and while in trek, your accommodation is at Mt. Lodge and Guest House which is clean and comfortable. Our entire accommodation is at twin share unless stated but single supplement accommodation is also available on personal request at the additional cost of US$- 150.

In city, only breakfast is included on the offered trip itinerary but while in trek full board of meals is included (Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner, and Tea- Coffee). We provide you food from the local tea- house/ Mt. Lodge from en route. Breakfast and dinner is to be provided from the same tea- house/ guest house we would overnight but lunch would be en route in between.

Foods provided are depends on the availability of the Mt. lodges we would be staying but in general, you can have Nepalese foods (Dal Bhat), Tibetan fried bread, various soups, Momo’s (steamed dumplings), potatoes, pastas and even a version of pizza! So, over all you have a different choice of food on trek.

Trekking Seasons
We do have two best seasons to attempt this trek to Annapurna Panorama Trek. We always suggest you to come at the right time of the year as far as possible to enjoy this trip at best weather condition. 

Spring: - (March, April, May) - Best warmest time to trek. Rhododendron flowers in bloom- excellent trails and clear skies, best visibility. Good Temperature, warmest weather of the year.
Autumn:- (Mid September, October and November) - Excellent trails, clear blue skies, best visibility. Best Time to Trek
Winter:- (December, January and February) are also very good, but it’s little more colder.
Summer: - Monsoon, so rain and visibility can be a big issue (from Mid June, July and August). We do not suggest you this time for the trek.

Vaccination
Vaccination is required to plan to your trip to Nepal but it is not a must to have thing to come, but highly suggested. Your doctor will have the information of vaccination you would require to the country you will be travelling. Hepatitis A, Japanese Encephalitis, Polio, Rabies, Tetanus, Typhoid and Malaria etc. are the recommended vaccination for travel Nepal.

Caring Porter
Our porter are fully equipped and insured for each trip they are undertaking with us. As you know that we are very sincere with the porter issues and their situation while on trek thus we make sure that our porter are fully prepared for the trip. We are closely working with International Porter Progress Association for the welfare and befit for the touristic porters. The maximum load carried by our porter is 20 to 25 KG maximum so be sure that your trekking bag so not load more than 12 KG.

To Book
Once you would choose which trip you would like to book with us, write us with the information or phone us on our phone number for the trip booking confirmation. We have online trip booking option, you may go on that link, choose your trip and date and follow the instruction with information required and summit us. Once your trip booking request would be received, we would suggest you the final trip booking procedure with advance payment of the trip. Non-refundable deposit of 20% (per person) is required to confirm a place on your selected adventure.

Please do not hesitate to contact us in relation to any questions you may have regarding our trip booking Process.