Itinerary
- Day 1
Kathmandu
You'll arrive at Tribhuvan International Airport where your Nepal Intrepid Treks representative meets you for the transfer to your hotel. After settling in, there's time to acclimate before joining an evening group meeting with your guide and other travelers. Later, you'll head to Thamel market for some wandering around, then wrap up with a traditional Nepali dinner.
- Start point
- Kathmandu, Bagmati Province, Nepal (Tribhuvan Internation Airport, Kathmandu, Nepal, 00:00 - 23:00)
- Meals
- Dinner (Traditional Nepali dinner)
Included Activities
- Small group meeting with guide and fellow travelers
- Explore Thamel market
Landmarks Tribhuvan International Airport Thamel - Day 2
Kathmandu to Jagat
Following breakfast, you'll drive along the scenic Prithvi Highway toward Jagat, passing through small villages and valleys with views of snow-capped Annapurna and Machapuchare. Lunch happens along the way, then you transition to a local jeep or bus from Besisahar while your guide handles permits and entry tickets for Annapurna Conservation Area. By evening you reach Jagat, a small Gurung village in the Marsyangdi River valley.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch along the way), Dinner
Included Activities
- Drive via Prithvi Highway to Jagat
- Obtain permits and entry tickets for Annapurna Conservation Area
Landmarks Annapurna Machapuchare Besisahar Jagat Marsyangdi River - Day 3
Jagat to Dharapani
Your trek starts leaving Jagat today. You'll cross suspension bridges over Marsyangdi Khola to reach Tal village, the first stop in Manang district, where waterfalls line the path. After a rest, the trail takes you through rugged terrain on stone-paved staircases and across the Marsyandi River. You arrive at Dharapani by day's end, a charming village with warm hospitality and mountain views.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek from Jagat to Dharapani
- Cross suspension bridges over Marsyangdi Khola
- Visit Tal village
- View waterfalls
Landmarks Marsyangdi Khola Tal Village Dharapani - Day 4
Dharapani to Chame
Walking through forests of pine and fir, you'll pass long Mani walls carved with prayers. Your first major view of Annapurna II comes into sight as you trek toward Chame, the main hub of the Manang region. Chame has solid facilities including Wi-Fi, cafes, and a bank, making it a good stop before heading to your overnight accommodation.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek from Dharapani to Chame
- View Annapurna II
Landmarks Annapurna II Chame - Day 5
Chame to Pisang
The trek today goes through a dramatic deep gorge with the river running below. Paungda Danda, a massive arched rock formation rising 1,500 meters above the valley floor, is the real highlight of this section, looking like a giant fossilized wave. From there, you continue toward Pisang as the landscape shifts to high, dry alpine terrain with fewer trees and noticeably drier air.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek from Chame to Pisang
- View Paungda Danda
Landmarks Paungda Danda Pisang - Day 6
Pisang to Manang
You'll take the upper path today, climbing well above the valley floor through ancient villages like Ghyaru and Ngawal that feel disconnected from time. Panoramic views of the Annapurnas come and go throughout the hike as you make your way toward Manang. The high-altitude traverse offers exceptional views all day long.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek from Pisang to Manang
- Trek upper path via Ghyaru and Ngawal villages
- View Annapurna panorama
Landmarks Ghyaru Ngawal Manang - Day 7
Manang
This is an active rest day built in for acclimatization to the altitude. Optional short treks include visiting Gangapurna Lake or Chongkor Viewpoint for valley and glacier views. Alternatively, you can wander Manang's ancient alleys, check out the monastery, and relax at a local bakery with apple pie and coffee.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Short trek to Gangapurna Lake
- Short trek to Chongkor Viewpoint
- Explore Manang's ancient alleys
- Visit monastery
- Rest and relax at local bakery
Landmarks Gangapurna Lake Chongkor Viewpoint Manang Monastery - Day 8
Manang to Tilicho Base Camp
You'll take a less-traveled route today, deviating from the main circuit. The trek goes through the ancient village of Khangsar and then through challenging landslide terrain that demands careful footing and delivers an adrenaline rush. By afternoon you reach Tilicho Base Camp, a collection of teahouses sitting in a desolate rock bowl at the edge of everything.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek from Manang to Tilicho Base Camp
- Trek through Khangsar village
- Trek through landslide terrain
Landmarks Khangsar Tilicho Base Camp - Day 9
Tilicho Base Camp to Siri Kharka
Starting in darkness, you hike toward Tilicho Lake with a slow, relentless climb ahead. At nearly 5,000 meters, the impossible blue lake sits in a bowl of ice and stone. After taking in the views, you descend back to base camp and then trek to Siri Kharka. Expect a full day with significant altitude gain and plenty of memorable moments.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Hike to Tilicho Lake
- Trek from Tilicho Base Camp to Siri Kharka
Landmarks Tilicho Lake Siri Kharka - Day 10
Siri Kharka to Yak Kharka
You rejoin the main circuit now. The trail climbs steadily through high meadows, scrubland, and broad-view terrain where herds of blue sheep and yaks graze calmly. By day's end you arrive at Yak Kharka, a quiet village whose name literally means 'Yak Pastures,' offering peaceful conditions before the challenging pass ahead.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek from Siri Kharka to Yak Kharka
- Trek through high meadows
Landmarks Yak Kharka - Day 11
Yak Kharka to Thorong Phedi
Today's a short but significant hike to get into position for tomorrow's pass crossing. Every step brings you higher and the air becomes noticeably thinner as you go. You reach Thorong Phedi, the pass base, around lunchtime. The afternoon is for resting, drinking water, eating hearty pasta, and getting to bed early.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Hearty pasta dinner)
Included Activities
- Trek from Yak Kharka to Thorong Phedi
Landmarks Thorong Phedi - Day 12
Thorong Phedi to Muktinath
The big day arrives. You start before dawn with headlamps, climbing through near-total darkness and thin air. As sunrise comes, it lights up the surrounding summits while you push upward. Reaching Thorong La Pass at 5,416 meters brings celebration with prayer flags all around. Then comes the long, steep descent to Muktinath, a sacred spiritual site that feels like stepping into another world.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek from Thorong Phedi to Muktinath via Thorong La Pass
- Cross Thorong La Pass
Landmarks Thorong La Pass Muktinath - Day 13
Muktinath to Jomsom
Your legs will definitely feel this one, but today is all downhill. The landscape transforms completely as you enter Lower Mustang, a high-altitude desert of rock, sand, and wind with a wild-west feel to it. Following the Kali Gandaki River down a wide, windswept valley brings you to Jomsom by evening, a town famous for its face-peeling afternoon winds and delicious apples.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek from Muktinath to Jomsom
- Trek through Lower Mustang
Landmarks Lower Mustang Kali Gandaki River Jomsom - Day 14
Jomsom to Pokhara
A 25-minute flight from Jomsom to Pokhara gives you breathtaking views as you soar between two 8,000-meter mountains through the world's deepest canyon. Then you burst out into Pokhara's green, lush valley and land in what feels like paradise. After landing, it's time for a hot shower, cold beer, and a massage to celebrate finishing your trek.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Fly from Jomsom to Pokhara
Landmarks Jomsom Pokhara - Day 15
Pokhara to Kathmandu
You return to Kathmandu after a relaxing day by Pokhara lake. The flight or road journey back is a reflective one with the mountains now behind you in memory. That evening, enjoy one last wonderful Nepali meal, talking and laughing with your group about the trek you've just completed.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Traditional Nepali meal)
Included Activities
- Fly from Pokhara to Kathmandu
Landmarks Pokhara Kathmandu - Day 16
Kathmandu
Your last day in Nepal arrives. If you have an early flight, there may be time for last-minute souvenir shopping and negotiations at local markets. Your Nepal Intrepid Treks representative handles your airport transfer. You leave weary but stronger, more relaxed, with a piece of the Himalayas firmly lodged in your heart.
- End point
- Kathmandu, Bagmati Province, Nepal (Tribhuvan Internation Airport, Kathmandu, Nepal, 00:00 - 23:00)
Optional Activities
- Last-minute souvenir shopping
Landmarks Tribhuvan International Airport
