Itinerary
- Day 1
Kathmandu to Bulbule
After breakfast in Kathmandu, you'll drive through the Prithvi Highway with views of river valleys and terraced farmland. The route passes through the Trishuli and Marshyangdi river areas, crossing green hillsides. You'll stop briefly in Besisahar and then continue to Bulbule near Khudi for the night (about 7-8 hours total).
- Start point
- Thamel, Kathmandu, Kathmandu, Bagmati, Nepal (Your Hotel)
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Drive through Prithvi Highway with views of Trishuli and Marshyangdi river valleys
Landmarks Trishuli River Marshyangdi River Besisahar - Day 2
Bulbule to Chamje
Your first trekking day starts along the Marshyangdi River with multiple suspension bridges ahead. The trail goes through farming areas, forests, and past waterfalls. You'll walk through Syange and Jagat before reaching Chamje by evening (5-6 hours, moderate pace).
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek along Marshyangdi River bank crossing suspension bridges
- Trek through farming land, forest, and waterfalls
Landmarks Marshyangdi River Ghermu Phant Syange Jagat - Day 3
Chamje to Dharapani
After breakfast from Chamje, you'll trek uphill along the river through Sattale and then enter the Manang region officially at Tal. Stone staircases and ancient chhortens mark the steeper sections to Dharapani. From there, the path becomes more gradual leading to Bagarchhap (5-6 hours).
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek through Manang region with official entry at Tal
- Trek through stone staircase trail to Dharapani
- View centuries old chhortens at Dharapani
Landmarks Marshyangdi River Sattale Tal Dharapani Bagarchhap - Day 4
Dharapani to Chame
The trek continues through rocky terrain past Timang and into sub-tropical forest. You'll head steadily to Kopar, then make your way to Chame, which serves as the district center. Annapurna views open up from Chame in the afternoon (6-7 hours, moderate climb).
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek through sub-tropical forest to Kopar
- Trek to Chame district center with Annapurna views
Landmarks Timang Kopar Chame Annapurna Range - Day 5
Chame to Pisang
Leaving Chame, you'll walk through dense forest with several bridge crossings along the way. The Marshyangdi River stays nearby as snowy peaks come into view. By afternoon you'll reach Pisang village at the base of Pisang peak (4-5 hours).
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek through dense woods with valley views
- Cross numerous bridges on the way to Pisang
Landmarks Pisang Peak Pisang - Day 6
Pisang to Manang
From Chame the landscape turns more arid with herds and other trekkers visible. You can choose between two routes: the easier path via Hongde to Ghyaru, or the longer route through Braga. Both lead to Manang village, a large Tibetan Buddhist settlement (5-7 hours depending on route).
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek through arid landscape to Mungji
- Optional route choice: via Hongde to Ghyaru or via Braga to Manang
Landmarks Mungji Hongde Ghyaru Braga Manang - Day 7
Manang
This is a rest day in Manang for acclimatization. You'll explore Tibetan Buddhist monasteries, chhortens, and Mani walls while seeing local life. In the afternoon, hike to Gangapurna Lake and return to the village (4-5 hours total walking time).
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Explore Tibetan Buddhist monasteries and chhortens
- View Mani walls in Manang
- Hike to Gangapurna Lake
Landmarks Gangapurna Lake Manang - Day 8
Manang to Yak Kharka
After breakfast from Manang, you'll climb through the Jarshang Khola valley. The trail steepens as you reach grazing meadows leading to Yak Kharka. If energy allows, you can push on to Ledar for the night (4-6 hours depending on destination).
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Ascend through Jarshang Khola valley
- Trek along grazing meadows to Yak Kharka
Optional Activities
- Continue trekking to Ledar (requires additional fitness and energy)
Landmarks Jarshang Khola Valley Yak Kharka Ledar - Day 9
Yak Kharka to Thorong High Camp
From Yak Kharka the path climbs gradually to Ledar, then descends to the river. You'll climb steadily toward Phedi. If you're feeling strong, continue a couple more hours to Thorong High Camp (5-7 hours).
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Gradual climb to Ledar
- Trek downhill to river
- Climb steadily to Phedi
Optional Activities
- Continue trekking from Phedi to Thorong High Camp (requires additional fitness)
Landmarks Ledar Phedi Thorong High Camp - Day 10
Thorong High Camp to Muktinath
Starting early from Phedi, you'll ascend through steep rocky slopes to Thorong La pass at 5,416 meters. From the pass, views include Annapurna, Manaslu, and Chulu peaks. After photos, you'll descend on slippery trails to Muktinath (7-8 hours, physically demanding).
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Ascend and cross Thorong La pass at 5,416 meters
- View Annapurna range, Manaslu, and Chulu peaks
- Descend to Muktinath spiritual center
Landmarks Thorong La Annapurna Range Manaslu Chulu Peak Muktinath - Day 11
Muktinath to Jomsom
Begin at Muktinath temple observing the prayer bells and activity. After breakfast, head downhill via Jharkot and Lupra to reach the Kaligandaki River. From there, trek the dusty trail all the way to Jomsom, the Mustang district center (5-6 hours).
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit Muktinath temple
- Trek via Jharkot and Lupra
- Trek along Kaligandaki River to Jomsom
Landmarks Muktinath Temple Jharkot Lupra Kaligandaki River Jomsom - Day 12
Jomsom to Kalopani
Descending from Jomsom along the Kaligandaki River bank, you'll see apple orchards at Marpha village. The walk continues down the riverside to Kokhethanti, then on to Kalopani for the night (5-6 hours, mostly downhill).
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek along Kaligandaki River bank from Jomsom
- Visit Marpha village and apple orchards
Landmarks Kaligandaki River Marpha Kokhethanti Kalopani - Day 13
Kalopani to Tatopani
Continue descending while following the Kaligandaki River. You'll pass Lete and Ghasa with good valley views, then trek past Kopchepani. By afternoon reach Tatopani where natural hot springs let you soak and recover (5-6 hours downhill).
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek through Kaligandaki River valley passing Lete and Ghasa
- Trek past Kopchepani to Tatopani
- Access natural hot springs at Tatopani
Landmarks Kaligandaki River Lete Ghasa Kopchepani Tatopani Hot Springs - Day 14
Tatopani to Ghorepani
After breakfast, trek uphill through Gharkhola and into a rhododendron forest with bird calls throughout. The trail climbs steadily to Ghorepani, located at the base of Poon Hill (5-6 hours uphill, moderate to challenging).
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek uphill through Gharkhola goan
- Trek through rhododendron forest to Ghorepani
Landmarks Gharkhola Goan Ghorepani Poon Hill - Day 15
Ghorepani to Pokhara
Wake early and hike to Poon Hill for sunrise over snowy peaks. Take photos, then return to Ghorepani for breakfast. From there, trek down through Ulleri and Tikhedhunga to Nayapul, then catch a taxi to Pokhara (6-7 hours total).
- End point
- Lakeside, Pokhara, Pokhara, Gandaki, Nepal (Your Hotel)
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Hike to Poon Hill for sunrise over snowy peaks
- Trek down from Ghorepani to Nayapul via Ulleri and Tikhedhunga
- Transfer by taxi to Pokhara
Landmarks Poon Hill Ghorepani Ulleri Tikhedhunga Nayapul Pokhara
