Itinerary
- Day 1
Kathmandu
You'll arrive in Kathmandu and meet your escort and driver at the airport. From there, you're transferred to your hotel for check-in, and you'll get a briefing about the trek program ahead. This is your first night in the valley of the gods.
- Start point
- Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) त्रिभुवन विमानस्थल, त्रिभुवन विमानस्थल, Kathmandu, Bagmati, Nepal (Arrrival Gate)
Landmarks Tribhuwan International Airport - Day 2
Kathmandu to Chamje
After breakfast at your hotel, you'll drive by local bus to Beshisahar, then continue by local jeep to Chamje. The whole journey takes around 8 to 9 hours.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at Kathmandu Hotel)
Landmarks Beshisahar - Day 3
Chamje to Dharapani
Following breakfast, you begin trekking by descending to the river and crossing a suspension bridge. The trail climbs steeply to Sattale (1550m/5084 feet), then continues on rolling paths above the river through Tal (1700m/5577 feet) and Karte (1900m/6234 feet). You'll cross another suspension bridge and reach Dharapani for the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at guest house), Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek from Chamje to Dharapani
- Cross suspension bridges
- Trek through Sattale, Tal, and Karte villages
Landmarks Sattale Tal Karte - Day 4
Dharapani to Chame
Starting early from Dharapani, you trek through a narrow field following the Dudh Khola river. You'll pass through Bagarchhap, a Bhote village with a Buddhist monastery, then walk through pine and oak forests. After passing Danaque (2210m/7250 feet) and Timang village at the base of Lamajung Himal, you continue through forests and reach Chame for the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at guest house), Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek from Dharapani to Chame
- Visit Bagarchhap Buddhist monastery
- Trek through Danaque and Timang villages
Landmarks Bagarchhap Lamajung Himal Annapurna II - Day 5
Chame to Pisang
This morning you trek toward Pisang with views of Lamjung Himal (6893m/22615 feet) in the sunshine. You'll walk through a large apple orchard and continue through fir and pine forests, climbing to high rocky areas and crossing a wooden bridge. The valley opens up as you trek through pine forest, reaching Pisang with its long mani wall.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at guest house), Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek from Chame to Pisang
- Trek through apple orchards and forests
- Cross wooden bridge
Landmarks Lamjung Himal Pisang Bratang - Day 6
Pisang to Manang
You trek up to steep ridges with good views of the Manang valley and Tilicho Peak (7145m/23442 feet). After descending past Manang's airstrip at Humde (3320m/10892 feet), you trek across the Sabje Khola Valley with views of Annapurna III and IV. You'll cross the Marsyangdi Khola and visit Braga village with its monastery before reaching Manang for the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at guest house), Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek from Pisang to Manang
- Visit Braga monastery and chortens
Landmarks Tilicho Peak Humde Annapurna III Annapurna IV Braga - Day 7
Manang
This is your important rest and acclimatization day before crossing Thorung La pass. You can take short walks or explore the village at a relaxed pace, getting your body used to the thin air at higher elevations.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at guest house), Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Rest and acclimatization day in Manang
Optional Activities
- Cross the river to see the icefall from Annapurna
- Climb high above the village for panoramic views of Annapurna range and Manang Valley
- Visit the Himalayan Rescue Association (HRA) aid post
- Visit Ganagapurna Glacier Lake
Landmarks Annapurna Ganagapurna Glacier Lake Himalayan Rescue Association - Day 8
Manang to Yak Kharka
After breakfast, you trek from Manang with a gentle ascent all the way to Yak Kharka, passing through Gunsang (3960m/12992 feet) village. The trail offers panoramic views throughout the day, though the hike feels shorter than it is because of altitude fatigue and less oxygen.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at guest house), Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek from Manang to Yak Kharka
Landmarks Gunsang - Day 9
Yak Kharka to Thorung Phedi
You trek with a gradual climb to a ridge, then descend to the headwaters of the Marsyangdi. After crossing a covered wooden bridge, you ascend the mountain path on the right bank, follow a narrow trail across an unstable scree slope, and descend to Thorung Phedi.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at guest house), Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek from Yak Kharka to Thorung Phedi
- Cross covered wooden bridge
Landmarks Marsyangdi River - Day 10
Thorung Phedi to Muktinath
You start very early to cross Thorung La pass (5416m/17766 feet). The trail becomes steep at first but is well-defined from centuries of use. After about 4 hours of steady climbing, you reach the chorten and prayer flags at the pass with dramatic views of snow-covered mountains, the Kali Gandaki valley, and Mustang's brown hills. The descent of 1600m takes you through moraines and grassy slopes along the Jhong Khola Valley to Muktinath.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at guest house), Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Cross Thorung La pass (5416m)
- Trek from Thorung La to Muktinath
Landmarks Thorung La Kali Gandaki Mustang Dhaulagiri Muktinath Jhong Khola Valley 
- Day 11
Muktinath to Tatopani
In the morning, you visit the famous Muktinath temple, then return to the lodge for breakfast. You'll begin driving down the dramatic Kali Gandaki Gorge through arid country that resembles Tibet's geographical and climatic zone.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at lodge), Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit Muktinath temple
Landmarks Muktinath Temple Kali Gandaki Gorge - Day 12
Tatopani to Ghorepani
After breakfast, you trek through flat land before the trail ascends steeply for about an hour. You'll walk through villages inhabited by different castes with agricultural land, many residents serving in the Indian army. The trek continues gently ascending through small villages like Phalate and Chitre, passing rhododendron forests where you might spot monkeys and bird species. You'll take in panoramic mountain views and arrive at Ghorepani.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at lodge), Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek from Tatopani to Ghorepani
- Trek through rhododendron forests and villages
Landmarks Phalate Chitre - Day 13
Ghorepani to Pokhara
You start with an early hike to Poon Hill (3232m/10604 feet) to watch the sunrise over the Himalayas, including Dhaulagiri, Tukuche Peak, Nilgiri, and Annapurna peaks. After breakfast back at the lodge, you descend through rhododendron and oak forests to Banthanti, then continue steeply to Ulleri (1960m/6430 feet), a large Gurung village. Later you trek to Tikhedhunga and Hile, then drive to Pokhara.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at lodge), Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Hike to Poon Hill (3232m) for sunrise views
- Trek from Ghorepani to Hile
- Drive from Hile to Pokhara
Landmarks Poon Hill Dhaulagiri Tukuche Peak Nilgiri Varaha Shikhar Annapurna I Annapurna South Annapurna III Machhapuchhre Annapurna IV Annapurna II Lamjung Himal Banthanti Ulleri Tikhedhunga - Day 14
Pokhara to Kathmandu
You take a tourist bus at 7 AM to drive to Kathmandu, passing satellite towns, settlements, rivers, terraces, and varied landscapes. After approximately 6 hours, you arrive in Kathmandu. That evening you'll have a farewell dinner and stay overnight at your hotel.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at lodge), Dinner (Farewell dinner in the evening)
- Day 15
Departure
Outfitter Nepal bids you farewell as your tour concludes with the hope that the relationships built over these weeks will grow into warm friendship in the years ahead.
- End point
- Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) त्रिभुवन विमानस्थल, त्रिभुवन विमानस्थल, Kathmandu, Bagmati, Nepal (Departure Gate)
