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Annapurna Sanctuary via Ghorepani (Poon Hill) trek (10 days)
Annapurna Region, Nepal

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Highlights: Annapurna Base Camp, Ghandruk, and Poon Hill

Difficulty: challenging
Annapurna Sanctuary
Starting at $422 usd
For 1 person -Guide & Permits
Includes guide and all required permits & entry fees
$31.03 /day per person for guide
+ $30 per person for guide's insurance
+ $32.50 per person for vat tax
+ $48 per person for permits

Teahouse lodging, food, & transportation paid separately.

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Included Services
  • Permits ACAP and TIMS Card
  • Guide Guide's wages, food, lodging, and insurance
  • VAT Tax 13% Nepal Government Tax
Optional Services (Porter)
  • Porter Each porter may carry no more than 20 kg (44 lb). One porter is usually enough for 2 people's gear. Government required insurance covers the porter in case of an accident while on the trip.
    $20 per day per porter

    + $30 per porter for porter's insurance
    + $2.21 per day per porter for vat tax (porter)

This trip has optional side trips. Would you like to see the options?

For those with limited time, the Annapurna Sanctuary Trek offers a journey of shifting landscapes; from the lush middle hills to the cauldron of ice and rock at Annapurna Base Camp, referred to as the Annapurna Sanctuary for the high mountain walls that surround it. The trail passes through a steep narrow valley with Machapuchare (Fish Tail Mountain)] towering above the valley. The view at Annapurna Base Camp is awe-inspiring as you stare up at the whiteface of Annapurna I surrounded by snowclad peaks in every direction. This trek is most comfortably done in 9 days but for those with even more limited time it is possible to do this trek in as few as 7 days. Add the Short Modi Kola Start option to reduce the trekking by a day. Add the 'Annapurna Base Camp Day Visit' option to reduce the trek by another day. This is least desirable since the best weather is often early in the morning.

Side trip via Ghorepani (Poon Hill): A moderate hike in the Annapurna region for those who want a taste of trekking without the high altitude. While relatively easy by Nepal standards, this trek still packs a punch, with some steep climbs and awesome views, including the famed Himalayan panorama from atop Poon Hill.

Weather Conditions in November

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Early November, along with late October, are the most popular times to trek in Nepal. Temperatures get cooler in November, but the skies get clearer and the chance of rain or snow interrupting your trek gets lower. At high altitudes, trekkers are rewarded with good views throughout the day.

At a glance
On average there are 1 day with precipitation in November. The highest point on the trek is Annapurna Base Camp at 4130 m. During November, expect high temperatures of around 7.6°C (46°F) and lows down to -8.4°C (17°F) at Annapurna Base Camp.

Annapurna Sanctuary via Ghorepani (Poon Hill) Trek
(Elevation Profile)

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Fri Nov 15 (day 1)

Pokhara (827 m)

Expect typical high termperatures of about 27.4°C (81°F) and lows of about 11.4°C (53°F) in November.

Pokhara

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Difficulty: moderate
The shortest way but a less scenic way to Chomrong that follows the Modi Khola (river) bypassing Ghandruk. If you need to reduce the itinerary by a day this is a possible option. Taking a taxi to the road head will also save time instead of taking the public bus.

Public bus from Pokhara to Dhampus Phedi (Not Included)

Estimated cost: $1.00
Travel time: about 2 hours
Please pay the fare for your guide & porter (if you have hired one)

Dhampus Phedi (1130 m)

Expect typical high termperatures of about 25.6°C (78°F) and lows of about 9.6°C (49°F) in November.

Tolka (1700 m)

Expect typical high termperatures of about 22.2°C (72°F) and lows of about 6.2°C (43°F) in November.

Landruk (1565 m)

About 6-7 hours from Phedi
Expect typical high termperatures of about 23.0°C (73°F) and lows of about 7.0°C (45°F) in November.

Sat Nov 16 (day 2)

Chomrong (2210 m)

About 5-6 hours from Landruk
Expect typical high termperatures of about 19.1°C (66°F) and lows of about 3.1°C (38°F) in November.

Chomrong
Sun Nov 17 (day 3)

Sinuwa (2340 m)

Expect typical high termperatures of about 18.4°C (65°F) and lows of about 2.4°C (36°F) in November.

Bamboo (2310 m)

About 5 hours from Chomrong
Expect typical high termperatures of about 18.5°C (65°F) and lows of about 2.5°C (37°F) in November.

Bamboo
Mon Nov 18 (day 4)

Dobhan (Dovan) (2500 m)

Expect typical high termperatures of about 17.4°C (63°F) and lows of about 1.4°C (35°F) in November.

Himalayan Hotel (2840 m)

About 3-4 hours from Bamboo
Expect typical high termperatures of about 15.4°C (60°F) and lows of about -0.6°C (31°F) in November.

Himalayan Hotel
Tue Nov 19 (day 5)

Deurali, ABC Trek (3200 m)

Expect typical high termperatures of about 13.2°C (56°F) and lows of about -2.8°C (27°F) in November.

Machapuchare Base Camp (3700 m)

About 3-4 hours from Himalayan Hotel
Expect typical high termperatures of about 10.2°C (50°F) and lows of about -5.8°C (22°F) in November.

Machapuchare Base Camp

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Highlights: Annapurna Base Camp
Difficulty: challenging
For those with limited time you can do a day hike to Annapurna Base Camp and no stay overnight. This shortens the trek but requires a long day of trekking and does not allow for viewing both sunset and sunrise at Annapurna Base Camp.

Wed Nov 20 (day 6)

Annapurna Base Camp (4130 m)

About 2 hours from Machapuchre Base Camp
Expect typical high termperatures of about 7.6°C (46°F) and lows of about -8.4°C (17°F) in November.

Annapurna Base Camp
Thu Nov 21 (day 7)

Deurali, ABC Trek (3200 m)

Expect typical high termperatures of about 13.2°C (56°F) and lows of about -2.8°C (27°F) in November.

Himalayan Hotel (2840 m)

Expect typical high termperatures of about 15.4°C (60°F) and lows of about -0.6°C (31°F) in November.

Himalayan Hotel

Dobhan (Dovan) (2500 m)

Expect typical high termperatures of about 17.4°C (63°F) and lows of about 1.4°C (35°F) in November.

Bamboo (2310 m)

About 7-8 hours from Annapurna Base Camp
Expect typical high termperatures of about 18.5°C (65°F) and lows of about 2.5°C (37°F) in November.

Bamboo
Fri Nov 22 (day 8)

Sinuwa (2340 m)

Expect typical high termperatures of about 18.4°C (65°F) and lows of about 2.4°C (36°F) in November.

Chomrong (2210 m)

Expect typical high termperatures of about 19.1°C (66°F) and lows of about 3.1°C (38°F) in November.

Chomrong

Jhinu Danda (1780 m)

Expect typical high termperatures of about 21.7°C (71°F) and lows of about 5.7°C (42°F) in November.

Ghandruk (2000 m)

About 3-4 hours from Landruk (trail descends steeply towards the river for an hour then after crossing the river there is a steep ascent for about 2-3 hours with Himalayan views passing through several small villages)
Expect typical high termperatures of about 20.4°C (69°F) and lows of about 4.4°C (40°F) in November.

Ghandruk
Sat Nov 23 (day 9)

Tadapani (2590 m)

About 3-4 hours from Ghandruk (trail climbs through forest)
Expect typical high termperatures of about 16.9°C (62°F) and lows of about 0.9°C (34°F) in November.

Ghorepani (2874 m)

About 4-5 hours from Tadapani (after an initial steep descent the trail climbs through forests and along a high ridge via Deurali at 2990 m before descending again to Ghorepani)
Expect typical high termperatures of about 15.2°C (59°F) and lows of about -0.8°C (31°F) in November.

Ghorepani
Sun Nov 24 (day 10)

Poon Hill (3210 m)

About 1-1.5 hours up and a half hour back down to Ghorepani
Expect typical high termperatures of about 13.1°C (56°F) and lows of about -2.9°C (27°F) in November.

Poon Hill

Tikhedunga (1525 m)

About 5-6 hours from Ghorepani
Expect typical high termperatures of about 23.3°C (74°F) and lows of about 7.3°C (45°F) in November.

Birethanti (1025 m)

About 1-2 hours from Tikhedunga
Expect typical high termperatures of about 26.3°C (79°F) and lows of about 10.3°C (51°F) in November.

Naya Pul (1000 m)

About 45 minutes from Birethani
Expect typical high termperatures of about 26.4°C (80°F) and lows of about 10.4°C (51°F) in November.

Public bus from Naya Pul to Pokhara (Not Included)

Estimated cost: $2.00
Travel time: about 2 hours
Please pay the fare for your guide & porter (if you have hired one)

Pokhara (827 m)

Expect typical high termperatures of about 27.4°C (81°F) and lows of about 11.4°C (53°F) in November.

Pokhara
you can add extra rest days after the itinerary is created

Nov 10 - Nov 19, 2024  unconfirmed

This trip has been proposed but will not be confirmed with the guide until a payment has been made.

Annapurna Sanctuary via Ghorepani (Poon Hill) (10 days)
Annapurna Region, Nepal

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Includes guide and all required permits & entry fees:
$31.03 /day per person for guide
+ $30 per person for guide's insurance
+ $32.50 per person for vat tax
+ $48 per person for permits
+ $15 for private trek surcharge

by Charlie (Australia) on Oct 14, 2024

Annapurna Sanctuary via Short Modi Khola Start, with Annapurna Base Camp Day Visit, and via Khopra Ridge & Poon Hill led by Pasang Dawa Sherpa

Great trek all year round! We went in during monsoon season (early July) barely saw anyone, soooo much greenery covering everything it was amazing, highly recommend. Would also recommend configuring a proper leach protection setup prior to going if your walking during monsoon season (we got eaten alive). One of us- the smart one- wore tightly tucked gators and would'nt take them off until the end of the day, which seemed to do the trick. Highly recommend Pasang Dawa as your sherpa, he was a blast. We will be returning soon just to enjoy his company once again! Will probably bring more mates next time to meet Pasang. From what I heard whilst talking to others we crossed on the trek, Sherpana gave us an amazing deal. Again, highly recommend.

by Ma alejandra (México) on Apr 8, 2024

Annapurna Sanctuary via Ghorepani (Poon Hill) and via Short Modi Khola Start led by Lali (Laxmi) Malla

It is a hard route, and shouldn’t be advertised as moderate, as 9 days trek is not moderate at all. Aldo, we did the trek the other way around than suggested by Sherpana, starting in Ulleri - Ghorepani and carrying on to ABC, as a friend suggested it will be easier, and it was. I will suggest this should be an option in the advertising of the treks

by Paloma (Spain) on Dec 7, 2019

Annapurna Sanctuary led by Diku Sherpa

About the accommodation: Generally comfortable considering the circumstances. Places are quite clean but blankets aren't always as clean as you would expect. Bring an extra warm sleeping bag, I'll do it next time!

by Carlos daniel (México) on Jul 19, 2019

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by Chong fah (malaysia) on Nov 11, 2018

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by Susan (usa) on Jun 5, 2018

Annapurna Sanctuary led by Nima T Sherpa

A fantastic trek, with a lot of variety of scenery, from green villages to high white Himalayan peaks. Good guest houses all the way up, and a chance to vary the return route to stop at new villages on the return. Nima guided us easily through all of this, even as some of us got a bit tired and grouchy in the mornings! He was very good at phoning ahead to get accommodation, or letting us know that we'd have to share rooms if places were very full. He helped us plan dinner times around the big groups that were sometimes at the guest houses when we were. He made sure our small group of 6 didn't feel forgotten or "lost" in the confusion!

by Christopher (USA) on May 22, 2018

Annapurna Sanctuary led by Nima T Sherpa

Truly a marvelous trek. Recommend spacing it out differently than the default (go fast at the start and then take a night at MBC and then another at ABC, if you have the time, for acclimatization) but the trails are great, the accommodations very good, and the views are phenomenal! While I wouldn't call it easy, going with a first-time trekker (not even a particularly experienced hiker or backpacker) was no problem.

by Charlie (Australia) on Oct 14, 2024

Annapurna Sanctuary via Short Modi Khola Start, with Annapurna Base Camp Day Visit, and via Khopra Ridge & Poon Hill led by Pasang Dawa Sherpa

by Charlie (Australia) on Oct 14, 2024

Annapurna Sanctuary via Short Modi Khola Start, with Annapurna Base Camp Day Visit, and via Khopra Ridge & Poon Hill led by Pasang Dawa Sherpa

by Ma alejandra (México) on Apr 8, 2024

Annapurna Sanctuary via Ghorepani (Poon Hill) and via Short Modi Khola Start led by Lali (Laxmi) Malla

Great place, although we couldn’t see much due to clouds!

by Israel (Germany) on Jul 28, 2019

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by Brian (Australia) on Mar 28, 2019

Annapurna Sanctuary via Ghorepani (Poon Hill) led by Ang Tsering Sherpa

The side trip to Poon Hill was beautiful although the view at Khopra was more dramatic and far less crowded. If we did the Khopra trek again, I probably would not go to Poon Hill as well.

by Chris (Australia) on Dec 26, 2018

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by Michael (United Kingdom) on Dec 8, 2018

Ghandruk Loop Australian Camp Out and Back and via Ghorepani (Poon Hill) led by SAMIKSHYA CHAUDHARY

The final ascent from Ghorepani to Poon Hill is not as difficult as some other parts of the trek, and is certainly worth doing for the spectacular views of the sunrise over the Annapurna range from the top.

by Chong fah (malaysia) on Nov 11, 2018

Annapurna Sanctuary via Ghorepani (Poon Hill) led by Ang Tsering Sherpa

by Charlie (Australia) on Oct 14, 2024

Annapurna Sanctuary via Short Modi Khola Start, with Annapurna Base Camp Day Visit, and via Khopra Ridge & Poon Hill led by Pasang Dawa Sherpa