Started career in Tourism since 2001 as a trekking porter. Working as trekking porter for 3 years and completed trekking guide training provided by Nepal Academy of Tourism and Hotel Management (NATHM) I become a guide since 2004 in Unique Adventure International, one of the leading adventure companies based in Kathmandu! Since then I have been leading trips in the Himalaya of Nepal and Tibet. Currently my leading destinations are Annapurna Base Camp, Annapurna Circuit, Tsum Valley and Manaslu, Nar Phu, Upper Mustang, Numbur Circuit, Everest Base Camp and Three Passes, Langtang with Ganja La, Laurbina La Pass in Gosainkunda region, Upper Mustang – Thorong La and Mesokanto La, Lake Manasarovar Kailash Kora, Everest Base Camp North via Lhasa.
My partner and I are planning to arrive in Kathmandu around 25th September and would be leaving around 4th October. We would like to hike in the Annapurna region, either Poon Hill or Base Camp. Could you please provide me with price details and itineraries for those treks? Thanks!
Hi,
Thank you for the post. It is my great pleasure provide relevant information regarding the treks you are looking for.
I have designed below itineraries of Annapurna Base Camp and Poon Hill trek for your reference, please check below itineraries, cost and include/exclude services.
ANNAPURNA BASE CAMP TREK – 10 DAYS
Day 01: Drive to Pokhara, overnight at hotel.
Day 02: Drive to Nayapul and start trek to Ghandruk – 1,940 m., overnight at guesthouse.
Day 03: Trek to Chhomrong – 2,170 m., overnight at guesthouse.
Day 04: Trek to Dovan – 2,580 m., overnight at guesthouse.
Day 05: Trek to Deurali – 3,230 m., overnight at guesthouse.
Day 06: Trek to Machhapuchhre Base Camp – 3,700 m., overnight at guesthouse.
Day 07: Trek to Annapurna Base Camp – 4,131 m., overnight at guesthouse.
Day 08: Trek to Sinuwa – 2,350 m., overnight at guesthouse.
Day 09: Trek to Jhinu Dada ((where Hot Springs are located) – New Bridge 1,700 m, overnight at guesthouse.
Day 10: Trek to Nayapul and drive to Kathmandu, overnight at hotel.
PRICE: US $ 690 per person
The price covers the following services:
• Tourist Bus transportation Kathmandu – Pokhara, Car / Van to and from trekking, Tourist Bus Pokhara – Kathmandu.
• 1 night hotel accommodation in Pokhara with breakfast.
• Guesthouse accommodation in trek.
• Three meals a day (breakfast, lunch and dinner) with tea/coffee during the trekking period.
• Annapurna conservation area permit and Trekkers’ Information Management System (TIMS) fee.
• One well experienced English speaking trekking guide trained by ministry of Tourism, Civil Aviation.
• Guide food, accommodation, equipment, transportation, salary and insurance.
• First aid medical kit.
• All applicable taxes as pre the government rules and regulations.
• All necessary organizational requirements.
POON HILL TREK – 07 DAYS
Day 01: Drive to Pokhara, overnight at hotel.
Day 02: Trek to Hile/Tikhedhunga, 1,500 meter, overnight at guesthouse.
Day 03: Trek to Ghorepani, 2,775 meter, overnight at guesthouse.
Day 04: Early in the climb to Poonhill (3210 meter), for the panoramic views of Annapurna and Dhaulagiri ranges and sunrise, back to Ghorepani and continue trek to Tadapani (2625 meter), overnight at guesthouse.
Day 05: Trek to Jihnu Hill (w. hot springs), overnight at guesthouse.
Day 06: Trek to Nayapul via Birenthanti and drive to Pokhara, overnight at hotel.
Day 07: Drive to Kathmandu, overnight at hotel.
PRICE: US $ 590 per person
The price covers the following services:
• Tourist Bus transportation Kathmandu – Pokhara, Car / Van to and from trekking, Tourist Bus Pokhara – Kathmandu.
• 1 night hotel accommodation in Pokhara with breakfast.
• Guesthouse accommodation in trek.
• Three meals a day (breakfast, lunch and dinner) with tea/coffee during the trekking period.
• Annapurna conservation area permit and Trekkers’ Information Management System (TIMS) fee.
• One well experienced English speaking trekking guide trained by ministry of Tourism, Civil Aviation.
• Guide food, accommodation, equipment, transportation, salary and insurance.
• First aid medical kit.
• All applicable taxes as pre the government rules and regulations.
• All necessary organizational requirements.
Well Ashley, hope that above information are in your satisfaction. Should you have any further inquiry do not hesitate to write back.
Regards,
Krishna Subedi (Chris)