Itinerary
- Day 1
Kathmandu
Touch down at Tribhuvan International Airport and get picked up for your hotel transfer. Once you check in, head out into Thamel to hunt for souvenirs and get a feel for the city. Dinner tonight features authentic Nepalese food, so you can start getting a sense of the local flavors.
- Start point
- Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) त्रिभुवन विमानस्थल, त्रिभुवन विमानस्थल, Kathmandu, Bagmati Zone, Nepal (alpine-club-of-himalaya)
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Welcome dinner with authentic Nepalese cuisine)
Included Activities
- Guided airport pickup and transfer
- Explore Thamel tourist hub
Optional Activities
- Souvenir shopping in Thamel
Landmarks Thamel - Day 2
Kathmandu
Start with a guided tour hitting Kathmandu's key sites like Durbar Square, Pashupatinath Temple, Swayambhunath (the Monkey Temple), and Bouddhanath Stupa. Around noon, sit down with your trek leader and team for a pre-trip meeting covering what to expect on the trail ahead. Stay in Kathmandu again tonight.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Durbar Square
- Visit Pashupatinath Temple
- Visit Swayambhunath (Monkey Temple)
- Visit Bouddhanath Stupa
- Pre-trip discussion and briefing with trek leader
Landmarks Durbar Square Pashupatinath Temple Swayambhunath Bouddhanath Stupa - Day 3
Kathmandu to Chamje
Drive from Kathmandu to Chamje village, where your trek actually starts. At 1,430 meters/4,691 feet elevation, Chamje sits in the Annapurna Region with a waterfall and green surroundings. You'll spend the night here getting ready for early mornings ahead.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Travel from Kathmandu to Chamje by road
- Visit Chamje waterfall
Landmarks Chamje Waterfall - Day 4
Chamje to Dharapani
Get an early start through vegetable plantations and past waterfalls, walking through communities with Tibetan roots. Cross a suspension bridge below the village and tackle two steep sections to reach Tal. Continue into Manang district through Kodo, then finish at Dharapani, one of the larger settlements around. Overnight in Dharapani.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek from Chamje through mixed communities and plantations
- Cross suspension bridge below Chamje
- Trek through Tal village
- Trek through Kodo village
- Trek to Dharapani
Landmarks Tal - Day 5
Dharapani to Chame
Hike through steep forested ridges today, working around several landslide areas on the path to Chame. You'll catch views of Lamjung Himal, Annapurna II, and Annapurna IV at 7,525 meters/24,688 feet. There are small hot springs along the way for a quick soak. Chame is the district headquarters and your overnight spot.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek through forested ridges and past landslides to Chame
- Visit hot springs
Landmarks Lamjung Himal Annapurna II Annapurna IV - Day 6
Chame to Pisang
Trek over rolling terrain today, crossing multiple rivers and passing through small settlements. The route gets narrow and steep in places, and you'll see Paungda Danda rise dramatically, a curved rock face shooting up 1,500 meters/4,921 feet from the river. Annapurna II and Pisang Peak come into view before you descend into Manang Valley. Stop in Pisang for the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek through undulating terrain and river crossings
- View Paungda Danda rock face
Landmarks Paungda Danda - Day 7
Pisang to Manang
Head from Pisang to Manang going through Upper Pisang and Geru, with great sightlines of Mount Annapurna, Pisang Peak, and surrounding ridges. Air gets colder and drier as you gain elevation. Visit Barge Monastery, the biggest in Manang District. Manang is your destination tonight.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek from Pisang through Upper Pisang and Geru
- Visit Barge Monastery
Landmarks Barge Monastery 
- Day 8
Manang to Khangsar
Make your way up to Khangsar as the trail winds through a gorge with Tilicho Peak visible above, often wrapped in clouds. Small scenic villages and Tore monastery dot the route, and you'll see the Annapurna range the whole time. The Khangsar River runs alongside before you reach a big natural barrier and finally arrive in Khangsar. Sleep here tonight.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek from Manang to Khangsar through gorge
- Visit Tore monastery
Landmarks Tore Monastery Tilicho Peak - Day 9
Khangsar to Tilicho Base Camp
Trek from Khangsar to Tilicho Lake Base Camp across wide grassy fields with valley views stretching out. There's a small hill to climb, then a steep drop into the base camp area. Lodges are scarce here, so camping becomes your accommodation option. You'll overnight at the base camp.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek from Khangsar through grassy fields to Tilicho Base Camp
Landmarks Tilicho Base Camp 
- Day 10
Tilicho Lake
Leave camp and trek across moraine along the mountainside toward Tilicho Lake, with Tilicho, Nilgiri, Khangsar, and Muktinath peaks surrounding you. When you reach the lake, one of the world's highest, take time to sit by the turquoise waters (sometimes frozen depending on season) and take in the mountain scenery. Head back down to base camp for the evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek to Tilicho Lake
- Visit Tilicho Lake
Landmarks Tilicho Lake Nilgiri - Day 11
Tilicho Base Camp to Yak Kharka
Depart Tilicho Base Camp and shift from the green Marsyangdi Valley into a harsh alpine landscape with minimal vegetation. Pass the old Khangsar village ruins and cross a log bridge over the river between Gumsang and Yak Kharka. Yak Kharka is a true Himalayan settlement where yaks roam the hillside. Annapurna III views here are excellent. Overnight in Yak Kharka.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek from Tilicho Base Camp through alpine environment
- Cross log bridge to Yak Kharka
Landmarks Annapurna III - Day 12
Yak Kharka to Thorang Phedi
Trek uphill from Yak Kharka and cross a suspension bridge to reach Ledar. Keep climbing through steep cliffs toward Thorang Phedi, the last settlement before Thorong La Pass. You'll see Mount Gundang, Mount Syagang, Thorung Peak, and Mount Khatungkan on the way up. Stay in Thorang Phedi tonight to rest before the big pass crossing tomorrow.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek uphill from Yak Kharka
- Cross suspension bridge to Ledar
- Trek to Thorang Phedi
Landmarks Mount Gundang 
- Day 13
Thorang Phedi to Muktinath
Today you cross Thorong La Pass, one of the world's highest passes, moving from east to west between Manang and Muktinath, which is the safer and easier direction. Set your alarm for around 3 AM to start the tough climb. Getting to the top is a major accomplishment worth photographing. After that, trek down to Muktinath Valley at the base. Muktinath is home tonight.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek from Thorang Phedi to Thorong La Pass
- Cross Thorong La Pass
- Descend to Muktinath Valley
Landmarks Thorong La Pass - Day 14
Muktinath to Jomsom
Spend time exploring Muktinath, a sacred place for both Hindu and Buddhist visitors. Check out Muktinath Temple where water pours from spouts flowing from streams above. The views of Mount Dhaulagiri are fantastic here, and you might grab a fossilized mollusk called a Shaligram as a keepsake. Later, trek through meadows crossing streams and climbing hills to reach Kagbeni, a charming place with chortens and a small monastery. After lunch, head to Jomsom in Kali Gandaki Valley. Stay in Jomsom.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit Muktinath Temple and water spouts
- Trek through meadows to Kagbeni
- Trek from Kagbeni to Jomsom
Optional Activities
- Purchase fossilized mollusk (Shaligram) souvenir
Landmarks Muktinath Temple Kagbeni Mount Dhaulagiri - Day 15
Jomsom to Pokhara
Fly to Pokhara this morning with views of the Annapurna and Dhaulagiri ranges and the world's deepest gorge stretching below. Pokhara's warmer climate feels like a change of pace. Take a quiet boat ride on the lake to catch Fishtail Mountain reflected in the water, or walk to Davis Falls if you prefer. Wander the lakeside in the evening hunting for souvenirs. Pokhara is your overnight spot.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Flight from Jomsom to Pokhara
Optional Activities
- Boat ride on Phewa Lake
- Visit Davis Falls
- Stroll around lakeside and shop for souvenirs
Landmarks Fishtail Mountain Davis Falls Phewa Lake - Day 16
Pokhara to Kathmandu
Catch a short flight back to Kathmandu and check into your hotel. The rest of the day is free to relax and recover. Evening brings a farewell dinner thrown by the Alpine Club of Himalaya to mark finishing your trek. Sleep in Kathmandu one more time.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Farewell dinner hosted by Alpine Club of Himalaya)
Included Activities
- Flight from Pokhara to Kathmandu
- Day 17
Departure
Your representative picks you up and drives you to Tribhuvan International Airport roughly 3 hours before your flight. Head home with memories from the trek and think about coming back for another adventure in Nepal down the road.
- End point
- Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) त्रिभुवन विमानस्थल, त्रिभुवन विमानस्थल, Kathmandu, Bagmati Zone, Nepal (alpine-club-of-himalaya)
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Airport transfer to Tribhuvan International Airport
