Itinerary
- Day 1
Kathmandu
You'll land at Tribhuvan International Airport where someone from Himalayan Sanctuary Adventure meets you with a sign. They drive you to your hotel for check-in and rest after your flight.
- Start point
- त्रिभुवन अन्तर्राष्ट्रिय विमानस्थल, त्रिभुवन विमानस्थल, Kathmandu, Bagmati, Nepal (Tribhuvan International Airport ,Kathmandu ,Nepal)
- Day 2
Kathmandu
This morning you'll walk through Kathmandu visiting four major spiritual sites: Pashupatinath Temple, Boudhanath Stupa, Swayambhunath Stupa, and Patan Darbar Square. These places show the city's Hindu and Buddhist heritage through their architecture and religious significance.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Pashupatinath Temple
- Visit Boudhanath Stupa
- Visit Swayambhunath Stupa
- Visit Patan Darbar Square
Landmarks Pashupatinath Temple Boudhanath Stupa Swayambhunath Stupa Patan Darbar Square - Day 3
Kathmandu to Dharapani
A jeep takes you from Kathmandu along the Prithvi Highway through Dumre, Besisahar, Bhulbhule, Bahundanda, and Tal. You'll pass waterfalls, streams, suspension bridges, and agricultural fields along the Marsayangdi River valley during this scenic drive.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Jeep drive to Dharapani via Prithvi Highway
Landmarks Marsayangdi River - Day 4
Dharapani to Koto
Walking through fir and pine forests toward Bagarchhap, you'll see Peak 29 (7871m/25,823ft) and Manaslu (8156m/26,781ft). The trail takes you through small villages on rocky terrain past Timang via Danakyu to Koto, where the Annapurna range comes into view.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek through fir and pine forests to Bagarchhap
- Trek to Koto via Danakyu and Timang
- View of Peak 29 and Manaslu
- View of Annapurna range from Koto
Landmarks Peak 29 Manaslu Annapurna Range - Day 5
Koto to Meta
With your restricted area permits, you trek along Naar Khola through dense juniper and pine forests. After crossing a suspension bridge and passing a waterfall, you'll hike roughly 7 hours through scenic terrain to reach Meta.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek along Naar Khola
- Cross suspension bridge
- Trek through juniper and pine forests to Meta
- View of waterfall on route to Meta
Landmarks Naar Khola - Day 6
Meta to Phu
Multiple suspension bridges over water streams take you through villages like Jhunam, Chyakhu, and Kyang. Walking along Phu Khola on rocky trails, you might see blue sheep grazing. The Tashi Lakhang Monastery, built by Karmapa Rinpoche, sits at your destination today.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Cross suspension bridges over water streams
- Trek through villages of Jhunam, Chyakhu, and Kyang
- Trek along Phu Khola to Phu
- Tour of Tashi Lakhang Monastery
- Possible wildlife encounter with blue sheep
Landmarks Phu Khola Tashi Lakhang Monastery - Day 7
Phu (Rest & Acclimatization)
At Phu village, you'll rest and acclimatize to the thinner air at high altitude. Wander around this community of Gurung, Ghale, and Tibetan people to learn their traditions and lifestyle. You'll also check out Tashi Lhakhang Monastery built by Karmapa Rinpoche.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Exploration of Phu village
- Cultural experience with Gurung, Ghale, and Tibetan communities
- Visit Tashi Lhakhang Monastery
Landmarks Tashi Lhakhang Monastery - Day 8
Phu to Nar
Crossing Phu Pass (5050m/16,568ft) and Nar Pass (5400m/17,717ft), you hike over many suspension bridges through Himalayan forests. The route passes Mahendra Pul and the Labse River gorge before descending to Nar, where Buddhist stupas and monasteries line your path.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek across Phu Pass (5050m)
- Trek across Nar Pass (5400m)
- Cross suspension bridges over streams
- Trek through Labse River gorge
- Pass Buddhist stupas and monasteries
Landmarks Phu Pass Nar Pass Labse River - Day 9
Nar to Ngawal
An uphill trek to Jhombu Kharka (also called Kang-La) rewards you with views of the Annapurna range, Dhaulagiri range, and surrounding peaks. You might encounter yak herder camps along the way. After taking in the panorama, you hike downhill to Ngawal.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek uphill to Jhombu Kharka/Kang-La
- View of Annapurna range from Kang-La
- View of Dhaulagiri range from Kang-La
- Possible encounter with yak herder camps
- Trek downhill to Ngawal
Landmarks Jhombu Kharka Kang-La Annapurna Range Dhaulagiri Range - Day 10
Ngawal to Manang
Hiking downhill and exploring monasteries on the way to Braga, then roughly an hour gets you to the Manang valley. A hike up to Chhunker viewpoint shows off Gangapurna Lake (3500m/11,483ft), the Annapurna range, and peaks like Tilicho, Pisang, and Chulu. Visit Cave Gompa before returning to your lodge in Manang for typical Thakali cuisine.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Typical Thakali food)
Included Activities
- Trek through monasteries to Braga
- Enter Manang valley
- Hike to Chhunker viewpoint
- View of Gangapurna Lake (3500m)
- View of Tilicho Peak (7134m), Pisang Peak (6091m), and Chulu Peak (6429m)
- Explore Cave Gompa
- Typical Thakali food experience
Landmarks Braga Manang Valley Chhunker Viewpoint Gangapurna Lake Tilicho Peak Pisang Peak Chulu Peak Cave Gompa - Day 11
Manang to Yak Kharka
You'll climb several rocky ridges heading toward Yak Kharka through beautiful forests of rhododendron, juniper, and pine. The path features monasteries and Mani walls with colorful prayer flags. You might spot yaks grazing in fields, and the hike takes roughly 4 hours with the Himalayas as your backdrop.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Climb rocky ridges
- Trek through rhododendron, juniper, and pine forests
- Possible encounter with yaks grazing
- Visit monasteries and Mani walls
- Trek to Yak Kharka
Landmarks Yak Kharka - Day 12
Yak Kharka to Thorong Phedi
Climbing ridges along the Kali Gandaki River takes you to Ledar. After crossing a wooden bridge over the river, steep trails bring you to Thorong Phedi. Spend the rest of the day adjusting to the high altitude and preparing for tomorrow's pass.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Climb ridges along Kali Gandaki River
- Trek to Ledar
- Cross wooden bridge over Kali Gandaki River
- Climb steep trails to Thorong Phedi
- High altitude acclimatization
Landmarks Kali Gandaki River Ledar Thorong Phedi - Day 13
Thorong Phedi to Muktinath
Early climbing on steep trails reaches Thorong High Camp, the base for Nepal's highest mountain pass. From there, continue up steep rocky ridges to Thorong-La Pass where panoramic Himalayan views spread out before you. It's downhill then to Chabarbu, and a couple more hours gets you to the holy site of Muktinath.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Ascend to Thorong High Camp
- Climb to Thorong-La Pass
- View of Himalayas from Thorong-La Pass
- Trek downhill to Chabarbu
- Trek to Muktinath
Landmarks Thorong High Camp Thorong-La Pass Chabarbu Muktinath - Day 14
Muktinath to Jomsom
At Muktinath Temple, a sacred site for Buddhists and Hindus, you can shower under 108 water spouts believed to cleanse sins. Then you'll hike downhill seeing Nilgiri Himal (7061m/23,169ft) and the Dhaulagiri range. The walk takes you through Jharkot and onward to Jomsom, a notably windy town.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit Muktinath Temple
- Shower in 108 spouts at Muktinath
- Trek downhill from Muktinath
- View of Nilgiri Himal (7061m)
- View of Dhaulagiri range
- Trek to Jharkot
- Trek to Jomsom
Landmarks Muktinath Temple Jharkot Jomsom Nilgiri Himal Dhaulagiri Range - Day 15
Jomsom to Pokhara
After breakfast, an early flight from Jomsom brings you to Pokhara. The route passes through the dramatic Kali Gandaki Gorge with its spectacular mountain scenery.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Flight from Jomsom to Pokhara through Kali Gandaki Gorge
Landmarks Kali Gandaki Gorge - Day 16
Pokhara to Kathmandu
Following breakfast, a tourist bus drives you from Pokhara back to Kathmandu. The 6-hour journey passes through scenic countryside.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Day 17
Departure from Kathmandu
Someone from Himalaya Sanctuary Adventure transfers you to Tribhuvan International Airport for your final departure from Nepal.
- End point
- त्रिभुवन अन्तर्राष्ट्रिय विमानस्थल, त्रिभुवन विमानस्थल, Kathmandu, Bagmati, Nepal (Tribhuban International Airport ,Kathmandu ,Nepla)
Landmarks Tribhuvan International Airport
