Itinerary
- Day 1
Arrival in Kathmandu
Land at Kathmandu Tribhuvan International Airport where a Sherpa Expedition Teams representative meets you. They'll drive you by private vehicle to your hotel for check-in, followed by a trek briefing covering the itinerary. Afterward, you have free time to walk around Thamel, the main tourist district, or check out the sights across Kathmandu Valley.
- Start point
- Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) त्रिभुवन विमानस्थल, त्रिभुवन विमानस्थल, Kathmandu, Bagmati, Nepal (Main Entrance, 00:00 - 00:00)
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Trek briefing and itinerary review
Optional Activities
- Explore Thamel tourist area
- Sightseeing in Kathmandu Valley
Landmarks Kathmandu Valley Thamel - Day 2
Kathmandu to Chame
Head from Kathmandu to Chame by shared jeep through Besisahar, taking 3 to 4 hours. Along the way you'll catch views of snow-capped Annapurna and Manaslu as the route crosses rivers and passes through terraced farmland. The jeep stops through villages including Sange, Bhulbhule, and Nagdi before arriving in Chame.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Landmarks Annapurna Manaslu - Day 3
Chame to Lower Pisang
Trek from Chame alongside the Marsyangdi River, beginning at Bratang and walking through forested sections. You'll pass Chemyau Kharka, which has a memorial to Japanese climber Akira Ochiai, then continue through Dhukur Pokhari. Head up to Upper Pisang for acclimatization before descending back to Lower Pisang for the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek along Marsyangdi River
- Visit Chemyau Kharka memorial site
- Acclimatization trek to Upper Pisang
Landmarks Marsyangdi River Bratang Chemyau Kharka Dhukur Pokhari Upper Pisang Lower Pisang - Day 4
Lower Pisang to Manang
Trek from Lower Pisang to Braga, a distinctive Tibetan village where traditional stone houses stack one on top of another. Then continue on to Manang, which holds the region's largest Gompa, a Buddhist temple. From here you get views of Mt. Chulu and Gangapurna. Manang serves as a key acclimatization spot before tackling higher elevations ahead.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek to Braga
- Visit Manang Gompa (Buddhist temple)
Landmarks Braga Manang Gompa Mt. Chulu Gangapurna 
- Day 5
Manang to Thorong Phedi
Trek from Manang through snow-covered juniper forests, climbing steeply to Ghustang before the terrain levels out. You'll reach Yak Kharka with views of Annapurna II, Gangapurna, and Tilicho, then take a short 1-hour trek to Ledar. After that, continue to Thorong Phedi at the base of Thorong Himal, where you'll stay at either Thorong Phedi or High Camp based on weather.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek through juniper forests to Yak Kharka
- Trek to Ledar
- Trek to Thorong Phedi
Landmarks Yak Kharka Ghustang Annapurna II Gangapurna Tilicho Ledar Thorong Phedi Thorong Himal - Day 6
Thorong Phedi to Jomsom
One of the toughest days ahead, this trek runs 8 to 9 hours at higher altitude. Cross Thorong La Pass with views of Annapurna, Gangapurna, and Khatungkang peak at 6484m. You'll descend about 1600 meters and see Dhaulagiri, Nepal's highest mountain found entirely within the country. Reach Muktinath and take a shared jeep or bus to Jomsom for overnight.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek to Thorong La Pass
- High altitude mountain views at pass crossing
Landmarks Thorong La Pass Annapurna Gangapurna Khatungkang Dhaulagiri Muktinath - Day 7
Jomsom to Pokhara
Travel by local bus for 7 to 8 hours to Pokhara, passing through Tatopani and Beni Bazaar along the way. Pokhara sits beside Phew Tal lake and attracts many travelers with its city-like facilities. Your hotel sits by the Lakeside area. In the evening, consider watching the sunset over the lake and surrounding mountains to wind down the day.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Watch sunset over the lake and mountains
Landmarks Phew Tal Tatopani Beni Bazaar - Day 8
Pokhara to Kathmandu
Drive back to Kathmandu by tourist bus on a 6 to 7 hour journey. During the ride, you'll have time to reflect on your trek through Nepal, thinking back on the unique culture, the village people you met, and the distinctive mountain geography you've experienced.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Day 9
Departure from Kathmandu
Your final day in Nepal. Sherpa Expedition Teams will pick you up and take you to the airport at least 3 hours before your scheduled departure. Once on your flight home, you can start thinking about planning your next trip back to Nepal.
- End point
- Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) त्रिभुवन विमानस्थल, त्रिभुवन विमानस्थल, Kathmandu, Bagmati, Nepal (Exit Entrance, 00:00 - 00:00)
Landmarks Kathmandu Tribhuvan International Airport
