Itinerary
- Day 1
Arrival in Kathmandu
A Sherpa Expedition and Trekking representative will meet you at Tribhuvan International Airport with a company signboard. From there, you'll get a private vehicle transfer to your hotel in Kathmandu, where you can relax and recover from your flight.
- Start point
- Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) त्रिभुवन विमानस्थल, त्रिभुवन विमानस्थल, Kathmandu, Bagmati, Nepal (we will pick you up from the airport, 00:00 - 23:00)
Landmarks Tribhuvan International Airport - Day 2
Kathmandu to Jagat
After breakfast, you'll drive from Kathmandu to Besishahar in the morning, then switch to a jeep for 3 hours to reach Jagat. This is your first night of trekking, and you'll stay near the Marsyangdi River.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek from Besishahar to Jagat
Landmarks Marsyangdi River - Day 3
Jagat to Dharapani
Following breakfast, you'll start walking along the Marsyangdi River on a trail that climbs gradually through a wide valley. The path takes you past waterfalls and stone staircases, and by the end of the day you'll arrive in Dharapani.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek from Jagat to Dharapani following Marsyangdi River
Landmarks Marsyangdi River - Day 4
Dharapani to Chame
Trekking continues from Dharapani with mountain and waterfall views alongside an easy trail. After roughly 5 hours of walking, you'll reach Chame, a small town that serves as the district headquarters for Manang with better facilities than the previous stops.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek from Dharapani to Chame
- Day 5
Chame to Pisang
From Chame after breakfast, you'll climb up to Telekhu and then follow a mostly flat forest path to Bhrathang. A suspension bridge crosses the Marsyangdi, and after passing through Dhikurpokhari, you'll trek for 45 more minutes to reach Pisang for the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek from Chame to Pisang
- Cross Marsyangdi via suspension bridge
Landmarks Marsyangdi River - Day 6
Pisang to Ngawal
Rising early to catch the sunrise over Annapurna II, you'll have breakfast and then head toward Ngawal on a higher route at about 400m elevation gain. Along the way you'll see alpine plants, wildlife, gorges, and views of Annapurna and Pisang Peak. You'll spend the night in Ngawal Village.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Sunrise viewing of Annapurna II
- Trek from Pisang to Ngawal
Landmarks Annapurna II Annapurna III Annapurna IV Pisang Peak - Day 7
Ngawal to Manang
Your trek today goes through hills, jungle, and wetlands with stupas and a lama school to see. After about 5 hours of walking through those varied landscapes, you'll arrive in Manang village, which is one of the main highlights of this entire trek.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek from Ngawal to Manang
- Day 8
Acclimatization Day in Manang
You're staying in Manang village for a rest day to let your body adjust to the altitude and avoid sickness. Feel free to wander the village or hike in the afternoon if you'd like, with options to visit Gangapurna Lake or Lama Cave. You'll stay at a teahouse here.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Hike to Gangapurna Lake
- Hike to Lama Cave
- Explore Manang village
Landmarks Gangapurna Lake Lama Cave - Day 9
Manang to Yak Kharka or Ledar
After breakfast, you'll trek uphill for about 4 hours through juniper forests to Yak Kharka, where yaks often graze. You'll pass a teahouse at Thorong Khola, and depending on conditions, you might trek further to Ledar for the night at a teahouse.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek from Manang to Yak Kharka or Ledar
- Day 10
Yak Kharka or Ledar to Thorong Phedi
This is a shorter acclimatization day where you keep ascending through wilder terrain. You'll descend to cross Jarsang Khola and then cross a scree slope to reach Thorong Phedi at the base of Thorong La pass. The conditions are cold and windy here.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek from Yak Kharka or Ledar to Thorong Phedi
Landmarks Thorong La 
- Day 11
Thorong Phedi to Muktinath
Today you'll cross Thorong La, the world's highest navigable mountain pass. After 6 hours from Phedi on an ancient traders' route, you'll reach the pass with views of Annapurna, Gangapurna, and other peaks. The descent brings Mt Dhaulagiri into view as you reach grassy fields and arrive at Muktinath, a major Hindu pilgrimage site known for its natural hot water springs.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek from Thorong Phedi to Muktinath
- Cross Thorong La mountain pass
Landmarks Thorong La Muktinath Annapurna Gangapurna Mt Dhaulagiri - Day 12
Muktinath to Jomsom
From Muktinath after breakfast, you'll trek toward Jomsom through meadows, streams, and apple orchards. You'll pass through Kagbeni and continue down to Jomsom in the Kali Gandaki Valley, where you'll stay the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek from Muktinath to Jomsom
Landmarks Kali Gandaki Valley - Day 13
Jomsom to Pokhara
You'll drive to Pokhara through the world's deepest canyon, positioned between Mt Annapurna and Mt Dhaulagiri with snow-topped peaks visible throughout. After checking into your hotel, you can rest or walk around the Lakeside area near Fewa Lake to shop for souvenirs or try local food.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Drive from Jomsom to Pokhara through the deepest canyon
Optional Activities
- Rest at hotel
- Visit Fewa Lake Lakeside area
- Shop for souvenirs
- Sample local delicacies
Landmarks Fewa Lake Mt Annapurna Mt Dhaulagiri - Day 14
Pokhara to Kathmandu
After breakfast, you'll drive from Pokhara back to Kathmandu. The rest of your day is free, so you can relax, rest, or explore the city. You'll stay at a hotel in Kathmandu.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Explore Kathmandu city
- Day 15
Departure from Kathmandu
Your Nepal adventure wraps up today. A Sherpa Expedition and Trekking representative will take you to the airport about 3 hours before your flight, giving you time to think back on your trip and plan your return to Nepal.
- End point
- Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) त्रिभुवन विमानस्थल, त्रिभुवन विमानस्थल, Kathmandu, Bagmati, Nepal (We will drop you at airport, 00:00 - 23:00)
Landmarks Tribhuvan International Airport
