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Annapurna Sanctuary via Khopra Ridge & Poon Hill (15 days)
Annapurna Region, Nepal

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Annapurna Sanctuary via Khopra Ridge & Poon Hill

Annapurna Base Camp, Ghandruk, Muldai, Khopra Danda, and Poon Hill

$608 usd
For 1 person to join this trek
Guide & Permits Only

Price drops to $353 if 1 interested trekker joins this trek

Includes guide and all required permits & entry fees:

$31.02 /day per person for guide

+ $30 per person for guide's insurance

+ $48.75 per person for vat tax

+ $48 per person for permits

+ $15 for private trek surcharge

Teahouse lodging, food, & transportation paid separately.

Food & Lodging

In order to provide you with the best possible price and to get as much money as possible directly to the people who are actually doing the work, we do not charge you in advance for teahouse lodging and food. The guide will be able to book accommodation for the group in advance during high season. However, you will pay the teahouse owner directly for food and lodging. Budget at least $25 a day for food and lodging to be paid in cash directly to the teahouse. Estimated food & lodging for this trip $350 per person.

Transportation

For 'Guide & Permit Only' treks we do not include transportation to/from the trail head. Your guide will help you arrange transportation to the trail head in the case where public bus tickets or a hired private vehicle is required. In addition to your own fare, please pay the fare of your guide and porter (if you have hired one) for public buses and public jeeps. In the case of flights, a fee for the guides transportation is included in the price. You have the option of allowing us to also book your flight this ensures that your guide can be on the same flight. You are also free to book your own flight with the airlines directly if you wish please let us know your flight information if you book your own tickets. If you are on trek in which multiple trekkers have joined we will provide you with the contacts of other members of your trek so that you can arrange your transportation together.

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)

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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 Khopra Ridge & Poon Hill: This route climbs up the Khopra Ridge from Ghandruk for magnificent panoramas of Dhaulagiri, Annapurna South, and other Himalayan peaks. Enroute you'll climb to the panoramic view point at Muldai before reaking Khopra Danda. An overnight at Khopra Danda (3640 m, 11,942 ft) lets you wake to this spectacular view just outside your room, at what must be one of the best lodge locations in the region. Finally you'll finish up via the classic view point at Poon Hill.

Weather Conditions in December

December is probably the most underrated month to trek, one of the driest months of the year skies are often clear from sunrise to sunset. The trails and teahouses are less crowded than in November. At higher altitudes, temperatures drop as the winter season approaches so it is important to carry warm enough clothing and sleeping bags. When properly prepared December can be a great month to trek

At a glance
On average there are 1 day with precipitation in December. The highest point on the trek is Annapurna Base Camp at 4130 m. During December, expect high temperatures of around 3.6°C (38°F) and lows down to -12.4°C (10°F) at Annapurna Base Camp.

Annapurna Sanctuary via Khopra Ridge & Poon Hill
(Elevation Profile)

Itinerary
(15 days / 14 nights )
created by Jack

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Sun Dec 22 (day 1)
Pokhara (827 m) Expect typical high termperatures of about 23.4°C (74°F) and lows of about 7.4°C (45°F) in December. more info on Pokhara
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 21.6°C (71°F) and lows of about 5.6°C (42°F) in December.
Tolka (1700 m) Expect typical high termperatures of about 18.2°C (65°F) and lows of about 2.2°C (36°F) in December.
Landruk (1565 m) About 6-7 hours from Phedi Expect typical high termperatures of about 19.0°C (66°F) and lows of about 3.0°C (37°F) in December. Overnight

Mon Dec 23 (day 2)
Chomrong (2210 m) About 5-6 hours from Landruk Expect typical high termperatures of about 15.1°C (59°F) and lows of about -0.9°C (30°F) in December. Overnight more info on Chomrong

Tue Dec 24 (day 3)
Sinuwa (2340 m) Expect typical high termperatures of about 14.4°C (58°F) and lows of about -1.6°C (29°F) in December.
Bamboo (2310 m) About 5 hours from Chomrong Expect typical high termperatures of about 14.5°C (58°F) and lows of about -1.5°C (29°F) in December. Overnight more info on Bamboo

Wed Dec 25 (day 4)
Dobhan (Dovan) (2500 m) Expect typical high termperatures of about 13.4°C (56°F) and lows of about -2.6°C (27°F) in December.
Himalayan Hotel (2840 m) About 3-4 hours from Bamboo Expect typical high termperatures of about 11.4°C (53°F) and lows of about -4.6°C (24°F) in December. Overnight more info on Himalayan Hotel

Thu Dec 26 (day 5)
Deurali, ABC Trek (3200 m) Expect typical high termperatures of about 9.2°C (49°F) and lows of about -6.8°C (20°F) in December. Marija Grujovska more info on Deurali, ABC Trek
Machapuchare Base Camp (3700 m) About 3-4 hours from Himalayan Hotel Expect typical high termperatures of about 6.2°C (43°F) and lows of about -9.8°C (14°F) in December. Overnight more info on Machapuchare Base Camp

Fri Dec 27 (day 6)
Annapurna Base Camp (4130 m) About 2 hours from Machapuchre Base Camp Expect typical high termperatures of about 3.6°C (38°F) and lows of about -12.4°C (10°F) in December. Overnight Annapurna Base Camp, also known as Annapurna Sanctuary, is a breathtaking location that offers legendary views. From the intimidating South Face and the graceful Annapurna South, to the soaring buttresses of rock and ice, snowfields, glaciers, and shapely peaks that compose this visual smorgasbord, you will recognize yourself in paradise on earth. more info on Annapurna Base Camp

Fri Dec 27 (day 6)

Annapurna Base Camp (4130 m)

About 2 hours from Machapuchre Base Camp
Expect typical high termperatures of about 3.6°C (38°F) and lows of about -12.4°C (10°F) in December.

Overnight

Annapurna Base Camp, also known as Annapurna Sanctuary, is a breathtaking location that offers legendary views. From the intimidating South Face and the graceful Annapurna South, to the soaring buttresses of rock and ice, snowfields, glaciers, and shapely peaks that compose this visual smorgasbord, you will recognize yourself in paradise on earth.

more info on Annapurna Base Camp

Sat Dec 28 (day 7)
Deurali, ABC Trek (3200 m) Expect typical high termperatures of about 9.2°C (49°F) and lows of about -6.8°C (20°F) in December. Marija Grujovska more info on Deurali, ABC Trek
Himalayan Hotel (2840 m) Expect typical high termperatures of about 11.4°C (53°F) and lows of about -4.6°C (24°F) in December. more info on Himalayan Hotel
Dobhan (Dovan) (2500 m) Expect typical high termperatures of about 13.4°C (56°F) and lows of about -2.6°C (27°F) in December.
Bamboo (2310 m) About 7-8 hours from Annapurna Base Camp Expect typical high termperatures of about 14.5°C (58°F) and lows of about -1.5°C (29°F) in December. Overnight more info on Bamboo

Sun Dec 29 (day 8)
Sinuwa (2340 m) Expect typical high termperatures of about 14.4°C (58°F) and lows of about -1.6°C (29°F) in December.
Chomrong (2210 m) Expect typical high termperatures of about 15.1°C (59°F) and lows of about -0.9°C (30°F) in December. more info on Chomrong
Jhinu Danda (1780 m) Expect typical high termperatures of about 17.7°C (64°F) and lows of about 1.7°C (35°F) in December.
Ghandruk (2000 m) Expect typical high termperatures of about 16.4°C (62°F) and lows of about 0.4°C (33°F) in December. Overnight Ghandruk (also spelled Ghandrung), is one of the largest Gurung villages in Western Nepal. It's ridgetop location provides good views of Gangapura, Machhapuchhre (Fishtail), Annapurna and other snow-capped peaks of the Himalayas. The village also has a small museum dedicated to local Gurung culture. more info on Ghandruk

Mon Dec 30 (day 9)
Tadapani (2590 m) About 3-4 hours from Ghandruk (trail climbs through forest) Expect typical high termperatures of about 12.9°C (55°F) and lows of about -3.1°C (26°F) in December. Overnight

Tue Dec 31 (day 10)
Dobato (3350 m) About 4-5 hour from Tadapani Expect typical high termperatures of about 8.3°C (47°F) and lows of about -7.7°C (18°F) in December. Overnight

Wed Jan 1 (day 11)
Muldai (3637 m) About 30 min from Dobato. Expect typical high termperatures of about 5.6°C (42°F) and lows of about -11.4°C (11°F) in January. Ang Tsering Sherpa more info on Muldai
Bayeli Kharka (3440 m) About 1 to 2 hours from Dobato Expect typical high termperatures of about 6.8°C (44°F) and lows of about -10.2°C (14°F) in January.
Chistibung (3000 m) About 5 to 6 hours from Dobato and 4-5 hours from Bayeli Kharka Expect typical high termperatures of about 9.4°C (49°F) and lows of about -7.6°C (18°F) in January. Overnight

Thu Jan 2 (day 12)
Khopra Danda (3640 m) About 4 hours from Chistibung Expect typical high termperatures of about 5.6°C (42°F) and lows of about -11.4°C (11°F) in January. Overnight more info on Khopra Danda

Fri Jan 3 (day 13)
Chistibung (3000 m) Expect typical high termperatures of about 9.4°C (49°F) and lows of about -7.6°C (18°F) in January.
Swanta (2350 m) Expect typical high termperatures of about 13.3°C (56°F) and lows of about -3.7°C (25°F) in January. Overnight

Sat Jan 4 (day 14)
Ghorepani (2874 m) Expect typical high termperatures of about 10.2°C (50°F) and lows of about -6.8°C (20°F) in January. Overnight more info on Ghorepani

Sun Jan 5 (day 15)
Poon Hill (3210 m) About 1-1.5 hours up and a half hour back down to Ghorepani Expect typical high termperatures of about 8.1°C (47°F) and lows of about -8.9°C (16°F) in January. more info on Poon Hill
Tikhedunga (1525 m) About 5-6 hours from Ghorepani (while not required it is recommended to add an overnight in Tikhedunga to avoid a very long day and more time on top of Poon Hill) Expect typical high termperatures of about 18.3°C (65°F) and lows of about 1.3°C (34°F) in January.
Birethanti (1025 m) About 1-2 hours from Tikhedunga Expect typical high termperatures of about 21.3°C (70°F) and lows of about 4.3°C (40°F) in January.
Naya Pul (1000 m) About 45 minutes from Birethanti Expect typical high termperatures of about 21.4°C (71°F) and lows of about 4.4°C (40°F) in January.
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 22.4°C (72°F) and lows of about 5.4°C (42°F) in January. more info on Pokhara

Annapurna Sanctuary via Khopra Ridge & Poon Hill (15 days) Annapurna Region, Nepal

Weather Conditions in December

Annapurna Sanctuary via Khopra Ridge & Poon Hill (Elevation Profile)

Annapurna Sanctuary via Khopra Ridge & Poon Hill (15 days)
Annapurna Region, Nepal

Annapurna Sanctuary via Khopra Ridge & Poon Hill
(Elevation Profile)