highest point: Annapurna Base Camp at 4,130 meters
Day 1: Pokhara (822 m) – Birethanti – Ulleri (2,050 m)
- Drive: Pokhara to Birethanti by shared jeep (approximately 1.5 hours)
- Trek Distance: 10–11 km
- Walking Time: 5–6 hours
- Highlights: Follow the Modi Khola valley through charming villages and terraced farmland before climbing the famous stone staircases to Ulleri. Enjoy beautiful views of the surrounding hills and traditional Magar settlements.
- Overnight: Tea House in Ulleri
Day 2: Ulleri – Ghorepani (2,874 m)
- Distance: 9–10 km
- Walking Time: 5–6 hours
- Highlights: Walk through beautiful rhododendron and oak forests, passing Banthanti and Nangethanti. During spring, the trail is filled with colorful rhododendron blossoms. Arrive at the picturesque village of Ghorepani.
- Overnight: Tea House in Ghorepani
Day 3: Ghorepani – Poon Hill (3,210 m) – Tadapani (2,630 m)
- Distance: 12–13 km
- Walking Time: 6–7 hours
- Highlights: Wake early for a sunrise hike to Poon Hill, one of Nepal’s most famous viewpoints. Enjoy breathtaking panoramic views of Annapurna, Dhaulagiri, Machhapuchhre, Nilgiri, and other Himalayan peaks before trekking through forests to Tadapani.
- Overnight: Tea House in Tadapani
Day 4: Tadapani – Chhomrong (2,170 m)
- Distance: 11–12 km
- Walking Time: 5–6 hours
- Highlights: Descend through dense forests and traditional Gurung villages while enjoying excellent mountain scenery. Chhomrong is the gateway to the Annapurna Sanctuary.
- Overnight: Tea House in Chhomrong
Day 5: Chhomrong – Dovan (2,600 m)
- Distance: 11–12 km
- Walking Time: 6–7 hours
- Highlights: Descend to the Chhomrong Khola, climb to Sinuwa, then continue through lush bamboo and rhododendron forests to Dovan along the Modi Khola.
- Overnight: Tea House in Dovan
Day 6: Dovan – Deurali (3,230 m)
- Distance: 8–9 km
- Walking Time: 5–6 hours
- Highlights: Trek through Himalaya and Hinku Cave before reaching Deurali. The landscape gradually changes from forest to alpine terrain with dramatic mountain scenery.
- Overnight: Tea House in Deurali
Day 7: Deurali – Machhapuchhre Base Camp (3,700 m) – Annapurna Base Camp (4,130 m)
- Distance: 9–10 km
- Walking Time: 5–6 hours
- Highlights: Walk above the tree line into the spectacular Annapurna Sanctuary. Pass Machhapuchhre Base Camp before reaching Annapurna Base Camp, surrounded by towering Himalayan peaks.
- Overnight: Tea House at Annapurna Base Camp
Day 8: Annapurna Base Camp – Sinuwa (2,340 m)
- Distance: 18–19 km
- Walking Time: 8–9 hours
- Highlights: Wake early to witness an unforgettable sunrise over Annapurna I, Annapurna South, Hiunchuli, and Machhapuchhre. Spend time exploring the base camp before descending through MBC, Deurali, Himalaya, Dovan, and Bamboo to Sinuwa.
- Overnight: Tea House in Sinuwa
Day 9: Sinuwa – Jhinu Danda (1,780 m)
- Distance: 8–9 km
- Walking Time: 4–5 hours
- Highlights: Descend to Jhinu Danda. After checking into your lodge, enjoy a relaxing 30-minute walk downhill to the famous natural hot springs beside the Modi Khola before returning to Jhinu.
- Overnight: Tea House in Jhinu Danda
Day 10: Jhinu Danda – Pokhara
- Distance: 5–6 km trek to the roadhead
- Walking Time: 2–3 hours
- Drive: Public jeep or local bus to Pokhara (approximately 2.5–3 hours)
- Highlights: Enjoy your final walk through traditional villages before driving back to Pokhara, marking the end of your unforgettable Annapurna Base Camp with Poon Hill adventure.
