Duration: 14 Nights / 15 Days
Destination: Kathmandu - Besishahar - Syange - Tal - Bagarchap - Chame - Pisang - Manang - Yak Kharka - Thorung Phedi - Muktinath - Jomsom - Pokhara - Kathmandu
Day 1 : Arrival, Kathmandu
Welcome to Nepal. Our representative will wait for you at Kathmandu airport exit. Enjoy a private transfer to your hotel. The rest of the day is your free time. You can choose to have a stroll around Kathmandu Durbar Square, visit some heritage sites, or just stay at your hotel.
Overnight: Kathmandu
Day 2 : Chame - Pisang (3190m, 6 Hrs Walk)
Soak up the view of the Lamjung Himal (6893m) in the morning before leaving for Pisang. When crossing a large suspension bridge, you will see the forested village of Bratang containing a stone memorial to a Japanese climber. After walking past the village, the Annapurna range rears up. Going forward, you will get a view of Paungda Danda rock rising over 1500m from the river valley. On the way to the village of Pisang, you will capture the spectacular views of Annapurna II and the Pisang Peak.
Day 3 : Kathmandu - Besisahar (820m)
This morning, your private trekking guide will meet you at your hotel lobby, who will accompany you all the way. You will drive to Besisahar with all the trekking equipment well prepared. After 6 hours’ drive, you will reach Besisahar, the district headquarters of Lamjung District.
Day 4 : Besisahar - Syange (1250m, 6 Hrs Walk)
Pack up and get ready for an immersive outdoor experience with your experienced private guide. Start your trek from Besisahar. Walk along the trail from Ngadi ascending to the village of Lili Gaon. Continue moving ahead to the Marsyangdi Valley, forming a steep V shape. Follow the winding mountain path down to Syange for overnight.
Day 5 : Syange - Tal (1740m, 6 Hrs Walk)
Trace the trail to the stone village of Jagat, which is located on a shelf jutting into the Marsyangdi Valley. Following the trekking route, you will encounter a waterfall at Chamje that hangs on the opposite bank of the river. After crossing a suspension bridge, begin to climb up to Sattare. When you reach the top of the hill, you will overlook the plain of Tal. Head to Tal for overnight.
Day 6 : Tal - Bagarchap (2100m, 6 Hrs Walk)
Depart from Tal and zigzag your way across a narrow valley. Enjoy the view of rural villages such as Karte, Dharapani, and Dudh Khola starting from the south face of Manaslu. Continue walking to Marsyangdi, where Annapurna II comes into view. Move on and reach Bagarchhap for overnight.
Day 7 : Bagarchap - Chame (2730m, 7 Hrs Walk)
A thundering waterfall will come into your sight after passing through Dhanakyu. Take a break against the splendid backdrop of Manaslu. After that, enter the pristine hamlet of Kotho, from where you can capture the most enchanting view of Annapurna II. Trekking further, you will arrive at Chame, the headquarters of Manang District. There are relatively better-equipped living facilities, and you also get to experience a local hot spring there. Nothing compares this moment!
Day 8 : Pisang - Manang (3450m, 4 Hrs Walk)
As you trek further away from Pisang, the more beautiful views of the Manang Valley will be presented in front of your eyes. Follow the route to Sabje Khola Valley, you will see the majestic Annapurna IV (7525m). Cross a wooden bridge, pass by the Marsyangdi Khola, enter the village of Mungji, arrive at the village of Bryaga, and you will reach Manang after a further walking. Here, enjoy the amazing views of the Annapurna range including Annapurna II, Annapurna III, Annapurna IV, Gangapurna (7455m) and Tilicho Peak (7134m).
Day 9 : Manang (3450m, 3 Hrs Walk)
This is an acclimatization day at Manang village. Spend the day with a light stroll around the village to see panoramic Annapurna ranges and the Manang Valley. A short visit to Himalayan Rescue Association Aid Post may add more pleasure to this day.
Day 10 : Manang - Yak Kharka (4200m, 3 Hrs Walk)
Depart for Yak Kharka with your experienced guide. En route, you will pass the high arid desert to high camp at Phedi, which is at the base of Thorong La.
Day 11 : Yak Kharka - Thorung Phedi (4480m, 2-3 Hrs Walk)
Leave Yak Kharka. Descend to the headwaters of the Marshyangdi. Later, follow a narrow trail and descend a steep slope before reaching Thorung Phedi.
Day 12 : Thorung Phedi - Muktinath (3730m, 8 Hrs Walk)
Start early to cross Thorung La, a mountain pass with an elevation of 5416m. After about 4 hours’ steady climb, you will reach the chorten and prayer flags of the pass, where Kali Gandaki Gorge comes into your sight. During descending to Muktinath, the beautiful view of Dhaulagiri and JhongKhola Valley will be along with you.
Day 13 : Muktinath - Jomsom (2700m, 4-5 Hrs Walk)
Walk down along a level but rocky trail through thickets of juniper to Jomsom. You will pass by Jharkot and Kagbeni on the way.
Day 14 : Jomsom - Pokhara
After breakfast, walk to Jomsom airport with your trekking guide and take the flight to Pokhara. Jomsom airport is in mountain region and the flights from Jomsom are completely depends on weather condition. Therefore, to avoid any delay, it is suggested you stay in Pokhara for one night and fly back to Kathmandu for your international flight home the next day. Besides, you can enjoy a relaxing time after the trek in Pokhara the paradise of leisure.
Day 15 : Pokhara - Kathmandu, Departure
Today, our representative will come to pick you up and transfer you to Pokhara airport for flight to Kathmandu, where you will connect the international flight back home.