Itinerary
- Day 1
Kathmandu to Jagat
You'll drive out from Kathmandu toward Jagat, a small settlement sitting at 1,330m. The route takes you past large rivers and winding roads where you'll see local shops, markets, and small hydropower dams scattered along the way. By evening you'll settle into a traditional guesthouse for the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Transfer from Kathmandu to Jagat
- Scenic drive through local villages and landscapes
- Day 2
Trek to Dharapani
Your first trekking day starts now. The trail winds through villages including Chamje, Tal, and Karte as you make your way to Dharapani. Along the path you'll come across waterfalls, and the walk gives you a real sense of the local landscape. You'll sleep at a teahouse in Dharapani.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Trek through Chamje, Tal, and Karte villages
- Waterfall viewing along the trail
- Day 3
Dharapani to Chame
From Dharapani you trek toward Chame on a gentle climb. Chame itself sits with connections to the old Nepal-Tibet trade route and has distinctive Tibetan customs and architecture. The village gives you views of Mt. Annapurna II, and there are hot springs nearby to explore. A teahouse is your stop for the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Trek to Chame
- View Mt. Annapurna II
- Visit the hot springs in Chame
Landmarks/POIs Mt. Annapurna II - Day 4
Chame to Upper Pisang
You walk through dense forest on a nice path, then encounter a dramatic curved rock face that rises 1,500 meters straight up from the river. The trail gets carved into this vertical rock, which is the challenging part. After this section the valley opens up with big vistas around you. You'll continue on to Upper Pisang and stay at a teahouse.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Trek through dense forest
- Cross dramatic rock face section
- Trek to Upper Pisang
- Day 5
Pisang to Ngawal
The trek follows a high trail through pine groves with the turquoise Mring Tso lake in view. You continue climbing through Ghyaru village and past barley and buckwheat fields to reach Ngawal, one of the nicest villages in the region. The day's planned for acclimatizing, and you can check out the centuries-old Guru Rinpoche cave. Sleep at a teahouse.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- High trail trek through pine groves
- View of Mring Tso lake
- Trek through Ghyaru village
- Visit Guru Rinpoche cave
- Acclimatization time in Ngawal
Landmarks/POIs Mring Tso Lake Guru Rinpoche Cave - Day 6
Ngawal to Manang
Just a few hours of walking takes you from Ngawal down to Manang, the main hub of the circuit trek. The trail passes through dense forests and several monasteries with artistic details. Manang has Gangapurna Lake nearby, and you should check out the monasteries and visit the local cinema hall in the evening. You'll stay at a teahouse.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Trek from Ngawal to Manang
- Visit artistic monasteries
- View Gangapurna Lake
Optional Activities
- Visit local cinema hall in the evening
Landmarks/POIs Gangapurna Lake - Day 7
Manang to Yak Kharka
Leaving Manang you trek toward Yak Kharka, climbing about 500 meters. You'll pass through Tenki Manang and the Jarsang Khola Valley, gradually moving away from the Marsyangdi Valley. As trees get sparser you'll start seeing herds of yaks. You'll arrive by lunch with time to look around, and there's an optional hike to Chulu West Base Camp. The teahouse sits at 4,000m altitude.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Trek to Yak Kharka
- Ascend approximately 500 meters
Optional Activities
- Additional hike to Chulu West Base Camp
Landmarks/POIs Chulu West Base Camp - Day 8
Yak Kharka to Thorang Phedi
Today's an uphill trek to Thorang Phedi with a suspension bridge to cross. You'll pass through Ledar village and ascend through tall cliffs to reach Thorang Phedi, the last settlement before the Thorong La pass. The views take in Mt. Gundang, Mt. Syagang, Thorung Peak, and Mt. Khatungkan. A teahouse waits for the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Trek from Yak Kharka to Thorang Phedi
- Cross suspension bridge
- Trek through Ledar village
Landmarks/POIs Mt. Gundang Mt. Syagang Thorung Peak Mt. Khatungkan - Day 9
Thorang La Pass to Muktinath
This is the toughest day as you cross Thorong La Pass at 5,416 meters, one of the highest passes around. You'll start before dawn because weather turns bad later in the day, and this crossing demands real effort and determination. By evening you reach Muktinath, a sacred Hindu site at 3,710m. A teahouse provides lodging.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Cross Thorong La Pass (5,416m)
- Trek to Muktinath
- Visit Muktinath Hindu shrine
Landmarks/POIs Thorong La Pass Muktinath - Day 10
Muktinath to Tatopani
Time to rest from trekking, but you'll take a jeep ride to Tatopani, which means 'hot water' in Nepali. The drive takes you through well-known villages like Jomsom, Marpha, and Ghasa. Once there you can soak in the natural hot springs to relax and recharge. You'll stay at a teahouse.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Jeep ride from Muktinath to Tatopani
- Pass through Jomsom, Marpha, Ghasa villages
- Relax in natural hot springs
- Day 11
Tatopani to Ghorepani
A challenging uphill push to Ghorepani takes about 6 to 7 hours, and it's a long, strenuous hike. But you'll make it to Ghorepani for the night at a teahouse.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Trek from Tatopani to Ghorepani
- Day 12
Ghorepani to Tadapani
You trek through a vibrant rhododendron forest on this stretch. Start early to catch the sunrise from Poon Hill, then continue on to Tadapani village. A teahouse is where you'll sleep.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast with fantastic views in Tadapani)
Included Activities
- Trek through rhododendron forest
- Sunrise viewing at Poon Hill
- Trek to Tadapani
Landmarks/POIs Poon Hill - Day 13
Tadapani to Ghandruk to Pokhara
Your final trekking day begins after breakfast in Tadapani with great views all around. From here you trek to Ghandruk, a beautiful Gurung village about 3 to 4 hours away. After that it's a drive to Pokhara, and the trek is done.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast with fantastic views in Tadapani)
Included Activities
- Trek from Tadapani to Ghandruk
- Transfer from Ghandruk to Pokhara
Landmarks/POIs Ghandruk
