- Trek Duration
8 Days + – - Accomodations
Tea House Trek - Max Altitude
3210 Meters - Trekkers Numbers
1-18 but Flexible - Best Time of Year
Spring and Autumn - Trek Difficulty
Easy - Price: 345 + –
Overview of the Annapurna Panorama Trek
Annapurna panorama trek 4 days is counted as one of the easiest treks in the Annapurna Region which offers the magnificent view of Himalayas and the vivid landscape. This trek is very suitable for families as well as people of any age. Trekkers who do this trek will get the best himalayan scenery and the unique and authentic Gurung cultures and they will be able to collect the lifetime experience. The Annapurna panorama trekking also refers as a Ghorepani Poon hill trek because that is the ultimate destination of Annapurna Panorama Trekking. The Annapurna panorama trekking is a very busy route because of the it’s locality and this is actually a best view point of Nepal to see the Himalayan range from very near distance. You can see from bottom to the top of all mountains when you take the view from Poon Hill 3210 Meter. Trekkers can encounter the picturesque village and the green hill landscape. The ever smiling local community and their unique cultures and traditions are other things to see apart from nature. 
The marvellous Annapurna panorama treks offer a stunning view of the Annapurna ranges from Poon Hill which includes 2 mountains which are above 8000 Meters (Annapurna 8,091 Meters and Dhaulagiri 8,167 Meters) plus many other peaks such as Annapurna south 7219 meters, Himachuli and holy mountains of Nepal, Fishtail 6993 Meter. Trekkers can encounter the Gurung and Pun cultures while doing the trek plus they will have a chance to see the lifestyles of the people who live in the villages like Ulleri and Ghandruk. Hikers may also encounter different flora and fauna on this trek. Trekking through the bushy forest contained the plants like rhododendron, Oak, Juniper, Pine and different types of alpine trees. The forest begins from Banthanti and ends at Ghorepani, where you will have a pleasurable walk.
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Annapurna panorama trek highlights
Below we have precribed the Annapurna Panorama Trek Highlights
- Scenic drive or stunning mountain flights to Pokhara. The drive/flights offers the stunning view of the countryside Nepal
- Sightseeing in Pokhara and walk around the Lake side which offers the spectacular scenery of the himalayas and the lake
- Drive through the highways which feels like you are driving the underneath of the mountain range which is cover by the Mt Annapurna II, Mt Fishtail, Mardi Himal, Annapurna South, himchuli, Lamjung himal and many more
- Trek through the beautiful local villages which are the settlements of the local peoples. Mixed ethnic groups live here.
- Observations of the cultures and traditions of the local people like Pun, Magar, Gurung who live around the Annapurna panorama trek areas.
- Hiking through the dense rhododendron, oak forest till to the ghorepani and staying overnight at the Ghorepani.
- Stunning view from the Poon Hill 3210 meters of the Dhaulagri 8167 Meter, Dhaulagiri II, Dhaulagiri III, Dhulagiri IV, Gurja Peak, Annapurna 8091 Meter, Annapurna south 7219 Meter, Nilgiri, Tukuche peak, Dhampus peak, Hinchuli as well as holy fishtail peak.
- Superb view from the tadapani of the Mt Fishtail, Himchuli, Annapurna south and gurung Museums in Ghandruk.
- Local village of the Ghandruk and landruk observations.
Annapurna panorma trek facts
Trek Name | Annapurna panorma trek |
|---|---|
| Duration: | 4 days trek, 2 days in Kathmandu 2 days in Pokhara but this can be up and down as per your time frame |
| Max. elevation: | 3210 Meter, Poon Hill Trek |
| Start | Naya Pul or Ulleri |
| Ends | Trek Ends at Ghandruk and drive Pokhara |
| Difficulty | Moderate |
| Best Time | Spring and Autumn Season |
| Permits: | TIMS and ACCAP Permits |
| Accommodation | Tea House |
Annapurna panorama trek difficulty
With respect difficulty os Annapurna panorama trek, it is easy trek. It is one of the easiest treks of the Annapurna Region. it is best and easy trek that is not very tough in terms of height and climb, of course, there are many stairs but due to the low elevations, most of the trekkers can climb it easily. The maximum elevation that the trekkers gain on this trek is just 3210 Meter, 10,530 Ft on the top of the Poon Hill. Poon Hill is a morning hiking viewpoint from Ghorepani.
Any age group people can do this trek from child to old. You can do this trek with your child as well. If the child or adult are able to walk 4-5 hours per day then easily they can do this trek.
Annapurna panorama trek with kids
Most of the families are wondering whether they could do Annapurna panorama trek with kids or not? Yes, of course, you can. This is one of the easiest treks and also very facilitated in terms of accommodations and short distance hotel. You can get enough snacks to give the child if they want to. If you wish to do the trek with kids then you have to tell us that you are coming with kids, and also should tell the age and walking abilities of kids.If you tell this in advance then, would be easy for us to arrange porter and the baby/ kids carrier if it seems necessary. you can enjoy your Annapurna panorama trek with your children and families. We are here to make your holiday better as much as we can.
Annapurna panorama trek best time/ season
The trek is absolutely incredible but the experience might be different as the time you visit the Annapurna. We have sorted out what it looks like in the season. Read Annapurna panorama trek best time/ season.
1. Spring season (March, April and May)
This is the second best season to do the Annapurna trek, because the weather is very nice at this time. The mountains seem very open most of the time and there is a very rare chance of rainfall. The rhododendron forest blooms with the colorful flowers and the trekking experience will be very perfect this time that is why we put this season at the second best season for Annapurna panorama trek.
2. Autumn season (September, October and November)
This is the best season for trekking in Nepal, this is also considered as the busiest season for trekking in Nepal. Most of the trekking routes you can see trekkers because the mountains are very open and the green valley in the down valley. The rice fields in the down valley enhance the beauty of the trekking expert plus the weather is fantastic at this time. In Nepal you don’t feel cold nor hot that is why this is the best time to explore the Himalayas.
3. Winter season (December, January and February)
This is winter time in Nepal, you can still do the Annapurna panorama trek but the experience might differ because of the probability of snowfall and cloudy weather so you have to think about the situations before you plan the trek but normally around 70 % time you can see the mountains.
Monsoon season (June , July and August)
The rainy season in Nepal, the clouds are very normal and there is also a chance of floods and landslides during this time in Nepal. The leeches problem is very normal, you don’t see the good view on this time. But there is a 40% chance you can see the mountains.
What makes the Annapurna panorama trek experience different?
You can have some more days to relax and can have a look in kathmandu and Pokhara. There are many things to see in both cities. In Kathmandu you can do sightseeing and know about the history, culture and religions of Nepal. There are Pashupatinath temple, Boudhanath temple, Swayambhunath temple and Kathmandu Durbar square, Patan Durbar Square and Bhaktapur durbar square. You can also do a day sightseeing in Pokhara as well.
If you want to explore the wildlife then you should go to Chitwan to spend 2-3 Days in the Chitwan national park. Chitwan is a very unique place to see wildlife such as a 1 horn rhino, royal Bengal tiger, different types of deers and the varieties of birds.
Annapurna panorama trek notes
The itinerary below is our standard plan if you need to customize the itinerary we can do it immediately with your interest and requirement. If there is a natural disaster or the artificial disaster arises during the trek we are not responsible to bear this burden however we try to manage the things right for you. For example, if there is flight cancel that you took then you must take the car or jeep to reach the targeted destinations because the flights depend on the weather as well as if there is road blockade and other circumstances happen we are not able to cover those risk but we will do our best to manage the best for you.
Annapurna panorama trek itinerary
- Day 01: Arrive at Kathmandu
Arrival at kathmandu and transfer to the hotel and trek preparations and briefing about the trek, you can also hire or rent some necessary equipment as we recommend you. - Day 02: Drive to Pokhara by tourist bus or fly
If you take the flight, it takes only half an hour to reach the Pokhara. You can start the flight anytime you like from Kathmandu. You can take the guide with flight or you only fly to Pokhara it is up to you. We will make the flight to Pokhara for you easily.
If you take the tourist bus then the guide will come to pick you up in the hotel then together you will drive to Pokhara which takes 8 hours during the drive they often stop for Lunch and breakfast as well as toilets too. - Day 03: Drive from Pokhara to Nayapul to then trek to Ulleri
You start your trek today, as early in the morning after heaving the breakfast, you and your team will start the drive to Nayapul which will take the 1.30 Minutes, during the drive you will see the beautiful Himalayan range, you can stop the vehicle and take the photos if you like, the guide will help you to arrange this time for you. Nayapul is the place from where you will start the trek to Annapurna panorama, walking 30 minutes you will reach to birethanti then check in to the national park. After that, you will follow the riverbank trail to reach the Hile. often you have to trek through the road here, having lunch while then you will trek to ulleri and stay overnight here. - Day 04: Trek from Ulleri to Ghorepani
Your trekking begins with stairs along the ulleri village. The trails gently climb until banthanti. From Banthanti through the rhododendron forest you will reach to Ghorepani 2875 Metr. You will do lunch in Nangethati which is 1 hour before from Ghorepani. The trail climbs very gently to Ghorepani. - Day 05: Hike to Poon Hill 3210 Meter early in the morning, then trek to Tadapani
Early in the morning around 4.45 am, you and your guide trek together to Poon Hill (3210m.). You can enjoy the sunrise view over Mt. Dhaulagiri (8167m.), Tukuche Peak (6920m.), Nilgiri (6940m.), Varaha Shikhar (7847m.), Mt. Annapurna I (8091m.), Annapurna South (7219m.), Annapurna III (7855m.), Machhapuchhare (6993m.), Annapurna IV (7525m.), Annapurna II (7995m and many other numerous peak the morning then trek down to Ghorepani. We Now take the breakfast then start to climb deurali, you see the same view from here as like Poon Hill. The trail decent down valley then climb to Tadapani finally. - Day 06: Trek to Ghandruk then drive to pokhara
Today we trek down to ghandruk which takes 3-4 hours to trek. Then we do lunch here in Ghandruk. Ghandruk is also a good place to see the mountain view, Gurung culture and Gurung Museum also. Then we take the jeep to go Pokhara. The jeep takes 3 Hours to reach in Pokhara. Check-in hotel and stay overnight here. - Day 07: Drive to Kathmandu or fly to Kathmandu
We take the tourist bus to Kathmandu which takes about 6-7 hours. - Day 08: Departure
We will drop you to the airport.
Poon Hill trek cost includes
- Kathmandu international airport transfer by private vehicles.
- Meals on full board: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner each day during the trekking days
- Guest house basis trekking accommodation while on trekking days, attached bathroom if it is possible
- Tourist Bus transfer from Pokhara to Kathmandu for guest and guide.
- Fully escorted trek with fluent English speaking license holder local guide and each 2 guest 1 Porter basis
- Annapurna conservation Area Project Permits
- Seasonal Fruits if possible
- First Aid Box
- TIMS Permit
- All land transportation as per written on above itinerary
- Food and accommodation and salary of Nepali trekking staffs
Cost excludes
- Nepal entry visa fee cost US$ 40.
- Lunch and Dinner during the staying in Kathmandu and Pokhara city.
- Any kinds of battery charges, laundry service, phone calls and hot shower during the trekking.
- Personal trekking equipment and Clothing.
- Personal nature expenses, any drinks and bar bills.
- Your travel insurance (it is mandatory in case of emergency).
- Any donation and monuments entrance fees.
- Tips for the crew (Note : TIPS is not compulsory but highly expected)
- Any other things which are not mentioned above
Annapurna panorama trek faq
Below here we have placed some Annapurna panorama trek faq, Which might address your question of Annapurna Panorama trek. if not you can ask us
Which is the best time for Annapurna Panorama Trek?
There are two best season to do Annapurna panorama trek. September to November and March to May. See Annapurna Panorama Trek best time
How long walk per day in Annapurna Panorama Trek
This is the easiest trek of Nepal. you need to to walk 6-7 Hours per day but there are stairs to go Poon Hill. there are a lot of stairs during the trek you need to climb to go Poon Hill
What kind of accommodation is available Annapurna Panorama Trek
There are facilitated tea houses / lodges as compare with other tea house of another trekking route. They are basic accommodation, in some hotel you will find attached bathroom, but most of the rooms they don’t have a attach bathroom.
Is there WIFI on Annapurna Panorama Trek
Now most of the Tea houses in Annapurna Panorama Trek route they have a WIFI, The wifi works not that fast but you can text with your friend and family
Can i get hot shower on Annapurna Panorama trek?
Yes, Definitely hot shower is available everywhere but you need to pay a certain charge, for per shower per person. They provide hot shower using a Gas.
Is there enough hotels on Annapurna Panorama trek?
Yes, There are more hotels everywhere on trekking trail, You would not have any problem regarding accommodation while you trek here.
What about the drinking water conditions in Annapurna panorama trek
Yes, obviously there is mineral water you can purchase down village like ramghai, sudame after that you can buy a safe drinking water which you need to refill. We also request you to use the your own water purification system, It helps to reduce the number of plastic bottle in environment. Our small effort can be a very little contribution to environment
How high is Annapurna Panorama Trek?
The maximum elevation you will gain on Annapurna Panorama trek is 3210 Meter from sea level in the Border of Kaski and Myagdi District.
What permit need for Annapurna Panorama Trek
Annapurna Conservation Area Project permit (ACCAP) and Trekkers Information Management System (TIMS) are required to go Poon Hill Trek and you get it through the registered trekking agencies.
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