Itinerary
- Day 1
Kathmandu
Your representative meets you at Kathmandu airport and drives you to your hotel downtown. Along the route, you'll pass Pashupatinath temple's cremation site, the Royal Palace Museum Narayanhity, and the Garden of Dreams. Once settled, spend the afternoon walking through Thamel's streets to get oriented.
- Start point
- Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) त्रिभुवन विमानस्थल, त्रिभुवन विमानस्थल, Kathmandu, Bagmati, Nepal (Arrival)
Optional Activities
- Explore the streets of Thamel
- Visit Pashupatinath temple (cremation site)
- Visit Royal Palace Museum Narayanhity
- Visit Garden of Dreams
Landmarks/POIs Pashupatinath Temple Royal Palace Museum Narayanhity Garden of Dreams - Day 2
Kathmandu to Bhulbhule
After breakfast, you'll drive from Kathmandu toward Bhulbhule via Besishahar. The road winds through Nepal's countryside, offering views of rivers, streams, dense jungles, and mountain ridges as you travel through the changing landscape.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Day 3
Bhulbhule to Chamje
Following breakfast in Bhulbhule, your trek to Chamje begins. The trail takes you through steep, slippery sections crossing rice fields, then climbs through rhododendron forest. You'll have lunch served along the way as you make your way upward toward Chamje.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch served on the trek to Chamje)
Included Activities
- Trek from Bhulbhule to Chamje
- Day 4
Chamje to Khopra Ridge
Today's a steady climb through meadows and pastures up to Khopra Ridge. You might catch sight of pheasants or snow leopards in these high pastures. From the ridge, Mount Dhaulagiri and Annapurna South Peak come into view, and you can see the Kali Gandaki River cutting through the gorge below.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Trek from Chamje to Khopra Ridge
Optional Activities
- Explore Khopra Ridge viewpoint for Kali Gandaki River views
Landmarks/POIs Mount Dhaulagiri Annapurna South Peak Kali Gandaki River - Day 5
Khopra Ridge to Chame
You'll trek over rough rocky terrain to Timang at 2360m, then move through forest near the river to reach Kopar at 2590m. After a rest, continue walking to Chame, the Manang district headquarters. Two small hot springs sit near Chame if you want to check them out, and Annapurna views appear throughout this section.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Trek from Khopra Ridge through Timang to Kopar to Chame
Optional Activities
- Visit hot springs near Chame
Landmarks/POIs Annapurna Range - Day 6
Chame to Pisang
The trail takes you through a narrow, steep forest-covered valley. You'll cross a river and walk over a bridge at 3040m where the dramatic Paungda Danda rock face rises above. From there, the path climbs upward to Pisang where you'll stay the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Trek from Chame to Pisang
Landmarks/POIs Paungda Danda Rock Face - Day 7
Pisang to Manang
From Pisang, you'll trek through the upper Manang district, a high-altitude region where farming and livestock sustain the communities. You can take either route: the southern way via Hongde airstrip (3325m) has gentler climbing, or the northern route via Ghyaru offers better mountain views. Either path leads through Bryanga at 3475m and continues to Manang.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Trek from Pisang through Mungji to Bryanga to Manang
Landmarks/POIs Annapurna Range 
- Day 8
Manang
This is your acclimatization day in Manang, so take it slow. Explore the village at your own pace and let your body adjust to the higher altitude before continuing on the trek.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Explore Manang village
- Day 9
Manang to Khangsar
After breakfast, you'll trek to Khangsar, a village situated at 3756 meters elevation in the Manang district. On clear days, surrounding mountain views accompany you as you walk through this Himalayan community.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Trek from Manang to Khangsar
- Day 10
Khangsar to Tilicho Base Camp
You'll trek to Tilicho Base Camp, where you'll begin your approach to Tilicho Lake at 4919 meters, the world's highest lake. Along the route, blue sheep, yaks, and other alpine animals graze in the meadows while Gangapurna and Annapurna 3 rise in the distance.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Trek from Khangsar to Tilicho Base Camp
Landmarks/POIs Tilicho Lake Gangapurna Annapurna 3 - Day 11
Tilicho Base Camp to Tilicho Lake
Start early with breakfast before the wind picks up. The walk from Base Camp to Tilicho Lake takes about 3 to 4 hours. After time at the lake, you'll return to Base Camp the same way since there's nowhere to stay up there.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Early breakfast)
Included Activities
- Trek to Tilicho Lake and back to Base Camp
Landmarks/POIs Tilicho Lake - Day 12
Tilicho Base Camp to Yak Kharka
After breakfast at Base Camp, you'll backtrack along an unmarked trail, descending around to the river. Cross via an old log bridge between Gumsang and Yak Kharka, then climb up from the river crossing as you make your way to Yak Kharka for the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Trek from Tilicho Base Camp through Gumsang to Yak Kharka
- Day 13
Yak Kharka to Thorang Phedi
Your day starts with a two-and-a-half-hour gradual climb, then you'll descend to cross the river at 4310 meters. After crossing, you'll climb again to reach Thorang Phedi where you'll sleep tonight.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Trek from Yak Kharka to Thorang Phedi
- Day 14
Thorang Phedi to Muktinath
Beginning with a two-and-a-half-hour gradual ascent, you'll then descend to the river crossing at 4310 meters. After crossing, climb up to Thorang Phedi. From there, a 4-hour trek takes you to Muktinath, a pilgrimage site sacred to both Hindus and Buddhists. The Muktinath temple features 108 water taps and nearby sits Jwala Mai Temple with an eternal flame powered by natural gas.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Trek from Thorang Phedi to Muktinath
- Visit Muktinath temple
Optional Activities
- Visit Jwala Mai Temple
Landmarks/POIs Muktinath Temple Jwala Mai Temple - Day 15
Muktinath to Jomsom
Start in the morning at Muktinath temple to catch clear mountain views and see the 108 water taps. Visit the nearby Jwala Mai temple with its eternal flame and holy spring. After breakfast, you'll trek to Jomsom via Jharkot village, Kagbeni, and Ekle Bhatti, then check into your lodge.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Muktinath temple
- Trek from Muktinath to Jomsom via Jharkot, Kagbeni, and Ekle Bhatti
Optional Activities
- Visit Chortens and Dhola member Gompa
- Visit Jwala Mai temple
Landmarks/POIs Muktinath Temple Jwala Mai Temple - Day 16
Jomsom to Pokhara
Head to the airport early after breakfast for your 30-minute domestic flight to Pokhara, which offers mountain views and sights of the trail you hiked. Once in Pokhara, settle into your hotel. By evening, take a lakeside walk or boat ride across Phewa Lake to see reflections of Annapurna, Machhapuchhre, and Dhaulagiri.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Domestic flight from Jomsom to Pokhara
Optional Activities
- Walk around the lakeside
- Boat ride across Phewa Lake
Landmarks/POIs Phewa Lake Annapurna Machhapuchhre Dhaulagiri 
- Day 17
Pokhara to Kathmandu
After breakfast, drive back to Kathmandu by bus. The journey is long and weather-dependent. When you arrive, check into your hotel. In the evening, either stroll through Thamel for souvenirs or rest and pack for your departure.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Shop for souvenirs in Thamel
- Day 18
Kathmandu
Your trip concludes today. After breakfast, your representative will pick you up in a private van and drive you to Kathmandu Tribhuvan International Airport about three hours before your scheduled flight.
- Meals
- Breakfast
