Itinerary
- Day 1
Arrival in Kathmandu
You'll be greeted at Tribhuvan International Airport and driven to your hotel in Kathmandu. The staff will walk through trek details with you, covering safety protocols and what to expect on the trail. This briefing gets you oriented before heading into the mountains.
- Start point
- Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) त्रिभुवन विमानस्थल, त्रिभुवन विमानस्थल, Kathmandu, Bagmati, Nepal (we will pick you up from the airport)
Included Activities
- Airport pickup and transfer to hotel
- Pre-trek briefing
Landmarks Tribhuvan International Airport - Day 2
Kathmandu to Besisahar
A long drive takes you from Kathmandu toward the trekking start point, so spend the ride watching the landscape shift from urban areas to rivers and terraced rice fields with Himalayan peaks rising in the distance. You'll arrive at a guesthouse where all meals are provided for the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Scenic drive from Kathmandu to Besisahar with views of countryside and Himalayan foothills
- Day 3
Besisahar to Chame
Starting from Dharapani, you trek through Danaque and climb toward Tamang Village with its stone houses and slate roofs. The trail offers views of Manaslu (8163m), Annapurna, and other high peaks, then continues through Tibetan villages like Thanchowk and Koto before reaching Chame.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek from Dharapani through Danaque to Tamang Village
- Passage through Tibetan villages: Thanchowk, Koto
- Trek to Chame with views of Manaslu and Annapurna
Landmarks Tamang Village Manaslu Annapurna - Day 4
Chame to Pisang
From Chame, you trek to Telekhu with nice views of the Annapurna Ranges and Mt. Pisang (6091m). The path crosses a suspension bridge over the Marsyangdi River to reach the southern side, then climbs through pine forest into the upper Manang Valley before ending at Pisang.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek from Chame to Telekhu
- Suspension bridge crossing over Marsyangdi River
- Trek through pine forest to Pisang with views of Annapurna Ranges and Mt. Pisang
Landmarks Mt. Pisang Marsyangdi River - Day 5
Pisang to Braga
The trek from Pisang to Braga takes you to a Tibetan village where houses are built one on top of another. Braga has one of Manang's main attractions, its Gompa (Buddhist temple), the largest in the region. Many trekkers pause here to help their bodies adjust to higher elevation.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek from Pisang to Braga
- Visit to Braga Gompa (Buddhist temple)
Landmarks Braga Village Braga Gompa - Day 6
Braga to Manang via Khangsar
Today you climb to Khangsar (3756m) then return to Manang for the night. Staying active at higher elevations helps your body acclimatize better, so this hike gets you moving without sleeping too high. It prepares you for the harder trekking ahead.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Acclimatization climb to Khangsar (3756m)
- Return trek to Manang
Landmarks Khangsar - Day 7
Manang to Khangsar
Leaving Manang, you trek through Khangsar village with its unusual stone houses and local culture. The path follows the ridge up to Khangsar (3734m), where you can see the less-known Kang Guru Peak (6981m) from this vantage point.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek from Manang through Khangsar village to Khangsar (3734m)
- Views of Kang Guru Peak
Landmarks Khangsar Village Kang Guru Peak - Day 8
Khangsar to Tilicho Lake and Sri Kharka
This trek takes about 5 to 6 hours as you climb toward Tilicho Lake at the base of Tilicho Peak (7134m). Along the way, yaks and deer graze on the slopes. The lake shifts through different shades of blue depending on the light, and after photos and sightseeing, you head back down to Sri Kharka for the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek to Tilicho Lake (around 5 to 6-hour trek)
- Time to photograph and admire Tilicho Lake and surrounding peaks
Landmarks Tilicho Lake Tilicho Peak - Day 9
Sri Kharka to Yak Kharka
You trek downward from Khangsar Village, passing through Tare Gumba (3870m), which has a monastery. The trail follows Thorong Khola Valley past the abandoned Old Khangsar settlement before reaching Yak Kharka as your destination.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek descending through Tare Gumba and its monastery area
- Trek through Thorong Khola Valley
- Trek through Old Khangsar (abandoned village) to Yak Kharka
Landmarks Tare Gumba Thorong Khola Valley - Day 10
Yak Kharka to Thorong Phedi or High Camp
Climbing higher today, you gradually adjust to the altitude while following the east bank of the Jarang Khola with views of steep bluffs. You can stop at Thorong Phedi or continue another hour to High Camp (4800m). The area's wildlife includes blue sheep and possibly snow leopards, plus you might see lammergeyers soaring overhead.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek following east bank of Jarang Khola to Thorong Phedi
- Optional continuation to High Camp (4800m)
Optional Activities
- Trek for one additional hour to High Camp (4800m)
Landmarks Thorong Phedi High Camp Jarang Khola - Day 11
Thorong Phedi to Muktinath via Thorong La Pass
Expect 7 to 8 hours of hiking today, making this likely the hardest day of your trek. Higher altitude and sometimes strong winds make it tougher. You'll pass sheep, yaks, and merchants with goods, then reach Thorong La Pass with views of Annapurna, Gangapurna, and Khatungkang (6484m). Descending about 1600 metres, you'll see Dhaulagiri (meaning 'White Mountain'), Nepal's highest peak contained entirely within the country. After roughly 10 hours total, you arrive in Muktinath.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek through Thorong La Pass with views of Annapurna, Gangapurna, and Khatungkang
- Descent to Muktinath with views of Dhaulagiri
Landmarks Thorong La Pass Annapurna Gangapurna Khatungkang Dhaulagiri - Day 12
Muktinath to Pokhara
From Muktinath, you travel through Jomsom, Tatopani, and Beni Bazaar on your way to Pokhara. You'll stay overnight at a hotel in Pokhara, a town known for Phewa Tal (lake). In the evening, wander the lakeside shops and catch the sunset over the Annapurna ranges.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Transport from Muktinath to Pokhara via Jomsom, Tatopani, and Beni Bazaar
Optional Activities
- Wander shops along lakeside
- Watch sunset over Annapurna ranges from the edge of Phewa Tal lake
Landmarks Phewa Tal - Day 13
Pokhara to Kathmandu
On the drive back to Kathmandu, you'll pass the Marsyangdi River and then the Trishuli River before reaching the city. If you're interested in other adventures in Nepal, the staff can help plan your next trip.
Included Activities
- Drive from Pokhara to Kathmandu with views of Marsyangdi River and Trishuli River
Landmarks Marsyangdi River Trishuli River - Day 14
Departure from Kathmandu
Your final day arrives and it's time to leave Nepal. The staff will pick you up at least 3 hours before your flight time and take you to the airport. On the plane, you can think back on your time in the mountains and start planning when you'll return to Nepal.
- End point
- Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) त्रिभुवन विमानस्थल, त्रिभुवन विमानस्थल, Kathmandu, Bagmati, Nepal (We will drop you at airport)
Included Activities
- Airport transfer from hotel to Tribhuvan International Airport
Landmarks Tribhuvan International Airport
