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A classic 10-day Annapurna circuit from Pokhara, this trek combines the sunrise panorama at Poon Hill with riverside hot springs at Jhinu Danda and immersive Gurung village stays. Expect long stair climbs, teahouse nights and a steady, non-technical ascent to high viewpoints.
A classic 10-day Annapurna circuit from Pokhara, this trek combines the sunrise panorama at Poon Hill with riverside hot springs at Jhinu Danda and immersive Gurung village stays. Expect long stair climbs, teahouse nights and a steady, non-technical ascent to high viewpoints.
The first light slices across the Annapurna range and Poon Hill hums with the sound of hundreds of boots and shutters. Cold air pushes at your face while distant summits throw long shadows over terraced fields; the Modi Khola below dares you to follow its valley down to bamboo and rhododendron forests.
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Operated by Overland Trek Nepal · Pokhara, Gandaki Province
The first light slices across the Annapurna range and Poon Hill hums with the sound of hundreds of boots and shutters. Cold air pushes at your face while distant summits throw long shadows over terraced fields; the Modi Khola below dares you to follow its valley down to bamboo and rhododendron forests.
This ten-day route threads through Gurung villages, century-old stone steps and tea houses that grew up around trade routes to Tibet. Geologically the trail runs along the southern flank of the Annapurna massif, where steep metamorphic slopes funnel meltwater into the Modi Khola and create the narrow gorges you walk beside. Cultural notes appear at every turn: Ghandruk’s traditional Gurung houses, local monasteries, and the role of the Annapurna Conservation Area in managing trekking permits and village tourism.
Expect steady climbs rather than technical scrambling: Nayapul to Ulleri and up to Ghorepani are long staircases and dirt trails, Poon Hill rises to roughly 3,210 m for sunrise panoramas, and Jhinu Danda offers a warm, sulfurous reward in riverside pools.
Practical guidance: pace your ascent—allow morning hikes to Poon Hill for acclimatization—and carry layered clothing for big temperature swings. Water purification, a comfortable pair of broken-in boots, and cash for teahouses are essential. Porter service is usually available to halve your load. With basic fitness and sensible scheduling, this trek balances dramatic mountain views, cultural encounters and a genuine hot-spring soak at the end of the day.
Yes—Annapurna Conservation Area entry permit (ACAP) and a TIMS card are required; operators usually arrange these as part of the package.
The climb from Ghorepani to Poon Hill is steep but short (about 40–60 minutes) and non-technical; expect cold, windy conditions at the viewpoint.
The springs are natural pools beside the Modi Khola; check local conditions and water temperature, avoid if you have open wounds, and follow local hygiene practices.
Yes—porter service and licensed guides are commonly available and recommended to carry gear and manage altitude pacing.
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The first light slices across the Annapurna range and Poon Hill hums with the sound of hundreds of boots and shutters. Cold air pushes at your face while distant summits throw long shadows over terraced fields; the Modi Khola below dares you to follow its valley down to bamboo and rhododendron forests.
The first light slices across the Annapurna range and Poon Hill hums with the sound of hundreds of boots and shutters. Cold air pushes at your face while distant summits throw long shadows over terraced fields; the Modi Khola below dares you to follow its valley down to bamboo and rhododendron forests.
This ten-day route threads through Gurung villages, century-old stone steps and tea houses that grew up around trade routes to Tibet. Geologically the trail runs along the southern flank of the Annapurna massif, where steep metamorphic slopes funnel meltwater into the Modi Khola and create the narrow gorges you walk beside. Cultural notes appear at every turn: Ghandruk’s traditional Gurung houses, local monasteries, and the role of the Annapurna Conservation Area in managing trekking permits and village tourism.
Expect steady climbs rather than technical scrambling: Nayapul to Ulleri and up to Ghorepani are long staircases and dirt trails, Poon Hill rises to roughly 3,210 m for sunrise panoramas, and Jhinu Danda offers a warm, sulfurous reward in riverside pools.
Practical guidance: pace your ascent—allow morning hikes to Poon Hill for acclimatization—and carry layered clothing for big temperature swings. Water purification, a comfortable pair of broken-in boots, and cash for teahouses are essential. Porter service is usually available to halve your load. With basic fitness and sensible scheduling, this trek balances dramatic mountain views, cultural encounters and a genuine hot-spring soak at the end of the day.