Itinerary
- Day 1
Kathmandu Arrival
You'll arrive at Kathmandu airport where transportation meets you for the drive to your hotel. This is your chance to settle in, rest up, and get ready for the trek ahead. Take time to adjust to the altitude and go over any last-minute details with your guide.
- Day 2
Kathmandu
Today you'll take a guided tour through Kathmandu Valley hitting the major UNESCO sites. You'll see Pashupatinath Temple, one of the holiest Hindu temples around, then head to Boudha Stupa with its massive white dome. After that, Bhaktapur Durbar Square shows off centuries of architecture and history. It's a full day but gives you a real sense of the city before heading into the mountains.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Pashupatinath Temple
- Visit Boudha Stupa
- Visit Bhaktapur Durbar Square
Landmarks/POIs Pashupatinath Temple Boudha Stupa Bhaktapur Durbar Square - Day 3
Kathmandu to Dharapani
After breakfast, your trekking crew picks you up for what turns into a long 10-hour drive to Dharapani. You'll head through Besi Sahar and follow the Prithvi Highway, which runs alongside the Trishuli and Marshyangdi rivers. The route passes through farmland and small villages. It's mostly sitting in a vehicle but necessary to reach the trekking starting point.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Day 4
Dharapani to Chame
The first real trekking day takes you through jungle terrain as you climb toward Temang. From there you continue through Thanchowk where you'll have lunch and get views of Mt. Manaslu. Later you'll reach Chame, a district headquarters with good views of Mt. Annapurna II. The trail feels real now, not just driving, and you're gaining elevation steadily.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Landmarks/POIs Mt. Manaslu Mt. Annapurna II - Day 5
Chame to Pisang
Leaving Chame, you'll walk through narrow valleys with blue pine forests surrounding the trail. You'll cross the Marshyandi River and pass apple gardens that locals tend. Lunch comes at Dhikur Pokhari, then it's an afternoon hike to Lower Pisang and up to Upper Pisang. There's a monastery worth checking out when you arrive, and the elevation helps with acclimatization.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Day 6
Pisang to Manang
Today you get to choose your route to Manang. The southern way through Humde is less demanding, while the northern route via Ghayru and Nawal gives better views of the Annapurna Range if you want the challenge. Either way, both paths merge at Munji before a final 2-hour climb to Manang. Both options work fine, just depends on your preference.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Landmarks/POIs Annapurna Range - Day 7
Manang
You'll stay put in Manang for acclimatization, which means lighter activities at higher altitude. In the morning, head to Chhokar Dada viewpoint to see Mt. Gangapurna, Gangapurna Lake, and Tilicho Peak. The rest of the day you can wander around the village, grab meals at local spots, and rest at your guesthouse. This downtime is important before harder days ahead.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit Chhokar Dada viewpoint
- Village walk
Landmarks/POIs Chhokar Dada Mt. Gangapurna Gangapurna Lake Tilicho Peak - Day 8
Manang to Yak Kharka
From Manang you'll trek toward Yak Kharka on what many consider one of the best days for views. The climb is gradual as you pass Gunsang Manang and Tenki Manang along the Jarsang Khola Valley. You'll have clear sightings of Mt. Annapurna II, III, and IV, plus Mt. Gangapurna, Mt. Tilicho, Mt. Manaslu, Pisang Peak, and Chulu Peak. The Himalayan panorama is just incredible from here.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Landmarks/POIs Mt. Annapurna II Mt. Annapurna III Mt. Annapurna IV Mt. Gangapurna Mt. Tilicho Mt. Manaslu Pisang Peak Chulu Peak - Day 9
Yak Kharka to Thorong Phedi
Trekking up to Thorong Phedi, you'll move through barren fields where large herds of blue sheep and yaks hang out. There's a landslide area to cross that takes about 10 minutes. Lunch happens at Phedi, and then in the afternoon you have the option to walk up to High Camp for extra acclimatization before the big pass crossing tomorrow.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Walk to High Camp for acclimatization
- Day 10
Thorong Phedi to Muktinath
This is the toughest day of the trek. You'll wake before sunrise, around 4 am, to start climbing toward Thorong-La Pass at 5,416m. Timing matters here because you need to cross by 10 am before winds pick up and weather gets unpredictable. Once you're over the pass, it's another 4 hours down to Muktinath at 3,800m, a major pilgrimage site for both Hindu and Buddhist visitors. The altitude gain is brutal but the descent brings relief.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Cross Thorong-La Pass
- Visit Muktinath Temple
- Visit Jwala Mai Temple
Landmarks/POIs Thorong-La Pass Muktinath Temple Jwala Mai Temple - Day 11
Muktinath to Marpha
You'll descend into the windy Kali Gandaki valley on this leg. There are two route options, one through Kagbeni or another through Eklebhatti, and they come together before the final 2 hours to Jomsom. Lunch is in Jomsom, and then you'll continue to Marpha where apple orchards cover the hillsides and local apple brandy is a specialty. The valley wind can be intense but the lower altitude feels good.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Day 12
Jomsom to Pokhara
A 25-minute flight takes you from Jomsom down to Pokhara, a lakeside city where the temperature is warmer and the air is thinner with people. In the afternoon, you'll do a sightseeing tour hitting Fewa Lake, Devis Waterfall, local museums, and Gupteshwor Cave. It's a nice transition from high mountains back to civilization and gives you different scenery.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Sightseeing tour around Pokhara valley
- Visit Fewa Lake
- Visit Devis Waterfall
- Visit Gupteshwor Cave
- Visit Museums
Landmarks/POIs Fewa Lake Devis Waterfall Gupteshwor Cave - Day 13
Pokhara to Kathmandu
You'll take a tourist bus from Pokhara back to Kathmandu, which takes several hours. The evening wraps up with a farewell dinner at a local Nepali restaurant with folk music and dance performances. Your guide will join you, so it's a good chance to reflect on the trek and thank everyone involved.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Farewell dinner in Nepali Restaurant with Nepali folk music and dance)
Included Activities
- Farewell dinner in Nepali Restaurant with Nepali folk music and dance
- Day 14
Kathmandu Departure
Your guide will get you to Kathmandu's international airport for your departure. The trek is finished, and it's time to head home with memories of the mountains and the people you met along the way.
