Day 1: Arrive in Kathmandu.
Day 2: Preparation for permit issuance.
Day 3: Drive Kathmandu to Taal (1700m/ 8-9hr drive)
An early morning breakfast, and we drive to Besisahar. We drive early to avoid the paved road from Kathmandu to Besisahar. We stop over for lunch at Besisahar where we change our vehicle and use the Jeep from here until Tal, as the roads are off route. We stop over shortly at the checkpoint in Khudigoan. Crossing several iron bridges and a tunnel made by the Chinese government to build a 50MW hydropower. We arrive at Chyamje, where we will stop for a quick tea and enjoy the waterfall, and continue driving through the bumpy road to Tal, which is a beautiful village situated at the bank of the Marshyangdi River. The Gurung village, with around 300 people, has comfortable lodges where we spend the night after the long drive from Kathmandu. Overnight at the Tea house
Day 4: Trek to Tilje (2300m,6-7hr walk)
After breakfast, we start our walk through the village and continue by the side of the Marshyangdi River flowing through the valley. 2 hrs. of walking brings us to Khotro (2200m), from where we start uphill towards Nache (2200m) for around 2.5 hrs. Nache is a village situated at the top of a hill, with around 40 households and a few homestays. We have our lunch here in Nache and continue our trek with a short descent to a long suspension bridge of 130m long. One of the highlights of the day is this suspension bridge from where the villages of Bagarchap, Dharapani, and Timang along the Marshyangdi corridor is visible from the high suspension bridge. We continue our trek along the pine forest, where we can visit a small Monastery and continue walking to meet a motor road and cross a small suspension bridge to arrive at Tilje. Tilje is another small village that is used for the Manaslu trek route for overnights.
Overnight at Teahouse
Day 5: Trek to Tachai (2340m, 5hr walk)
From here, we walk through the village today and cross a small bailey bridge, and continue walking for another 20 minutes. A short detour brings us to a stalagmite cave. A small cave that is interesting to visit, where lamas are believed to have meditated. After the short detour, we continue walking through the pine forest and corn fields to arrive at a suspension bridge. A short walk of 10 minutes brings us to a resting spot. We continue walking through the forest for another 1 hr to arrive at Tachai, a small Gurung village resting at the top of a hill. The village has around 28 homestays where we will stay overnight. The village also has a hot spring water flowing 20 minutes’ walk from the village. Overnight at Teahouse
Day 6: Trek to Shongle (3360m, 8hr walk)
From here we trek today with a beautiful view of the surrounding villages of Ghelinchok, and as we head up, we look back to see the beautiful Tachai, where we spent an overnight. Our walk today will be strenuous as we ascend uphill from the village itself for about two and a half hours. We arrive at the saddle of Chonga Dada (3282m). Animal sightings such as Himalayan Griffon and Monkeys will be possible. After resting for some time, we descend through the pine forest to meet the Chonga River. We continue our path by the river upstream with a gradual uphill and cross the river through a small wooden bridge. We continue our walk for about an hour and have our first lunch prepared by our kitchen staff by the side of the river. As we gain altitude, we continue our walk through the pine and rhododendron forest to arrive at an open space for Shongle Kharka where we spend our first overnight in a tent.
Overnight at the Tent
Day 7: Trek to Kuchumro Phedi (4217m, 4-5hr walk)
A fresh morning with giant hills on both sides, we have our breakfast prepared by our kitchen crew and start our trek as our staff pack up the tents. 45 minutes of walking and we will meet a small shepherd's hut. We continue our climb towards Kuchumro Phedi at an altitude of 4525m, where we spend our camp for the big climb the next day. Overnight at the Tent
Day 8: A Free day as an acclimatization day.
Perfect day to rest, as the following day involves quite a long walk crossing 2 high passes.
Explore around. Overnight at the Tent
Day 9: Trek to Namakyu (4445m) via Kuchumro Pass & Yarcha Pass (10hr walk)
We gear up for a long walk today with mostly going uphill until we cross the Yarcha Pass. We start our day with a view of Manasalu towards the east and Lamjung and Annapurna towards the west. A walk of about 2.5 kilometers brings us to the top in 3 hrs of walk. We are rewarded with amazing views of Manasalu and Lamjung range as we make a pass of Kuchumro. The snowy pass requires proper equipment like gaiters, crampons. Once we pass the Kuchumro pass (54900m), we walk down for about 30 minutes to start uphill to cross the Yarcha pass (4860m). As we cross the Yarcha pass, we are rewarded by the views of Kangaru Himal (6941m) and Annapurna II. We continue walking downhill to arrive at Namakyu (4595m), where we spend our overnight after a long walk. We will camp by the riverside directly facing the Lamjung Himal and the view of Kangaru Himal. Overnight at the Tent
Day 10: Trek to Meta (4204m) crossing Meta Pass (4800 m), 8hr walk)
Wake up early for the early morning views of Lamjung Himal, Annapurna II, and Gangapurna towards the southwest and Kangaru Himal facing top towards north. The clear sky with the views of mountains makes it a perfect ambience to start your day. After breakfast, we walk for about 10 minutes uphill and then descend for another 15 minutes to cross a small glacial river. We cross the river for a gradual uphill, facing Annapurna II the whole time and keeping Kangaru Himal at the back. As we ascend for 2 hrs., we are greeted by the views of Pisang peak standing majestically above the Pisang monastery, from where we take a gradual walk all the time facing Pisang peak directly in front of us. We arrive at the Meta pass (4800m). We take with us pack lunch today as there is a shortage of water before the pass. After lunch at Meta pass, we start to descend towards Meta. It’s a long downhill from the Meta pass to Meta with almost 4 hrs. We arrive at a river with a small bridge from where we start to ascend further an hr to reach Meta, a small village with few houses. Overnight at the Tent
Day 11: Up to Kyang 3.30 to 4 hours)
We wake up with a sunrise view of Lamjung Himal to the south and Pisang Peak to the west. After breakfast, we start with a slow, easy walk with a view of the Pisang monastery on the other side of the hill. We come across a Khampa settlement at Jhunum after 1.5 hrs. This Khampa settlement is now used as a winter stay by the villagers of Nar. We continue our trek from here to cross a glacial river and continue walking to arrive at another Khampa settlement at Chyakhu. We ascend uphill gradually and then descend to arrive at a small bailey bridge to cross the river, from where we start ascending for about 20 minutes to arrive at Kyang. Another Khampa settlement in the valley between huge rocky mountains. We will have our lunch here, and after lunch, we will continue our trek to arrive at an interesting trail facing the river and made from cliff cliff-carved trail. Overnight at the Tent
Day 12: Trek from Kyang to Phu (4204m) (4 hours walk).
We continue on this trail with Phu River on the left side for another 3 hrs to meet a wooden bridge. Cross the bridge and continue walking. During the monsoon, if the river is high, we continue walking on the same side instead of crossing the bridge. As we approach the final descent for the Phu, we arrive at a big canyon from where a straight uphill of 15 minutes brings us to the gate of Phu village, and another 30 minutes’ walk brings us to a suspension bridge, and we are officially in Phu village. Overnight at the Tent
Day 13: Acclimatization day at Phu Village.
To get completely acclimatized, today is vital to stay around Phu and enjoy and explore the village. Overnight at the Tent
Day 14: Trek to Loang (4680m via Phu Pass (5200m, 7-8hr walk)
An early morning walk to the Tashi Lakhang Monastery, an important Buddhist religious site. It takes about 30 minutes to reach the monastery and then return for breakfast. We are served with the views of Himlung Himal and Kangaru Himal. We start our trek through the village of Phu and start climbing, walking through the scree field to gain about 1000m above the Phu village. Continue walking will bring us to the viewpoint from where the Himlung, Bhrikuti, and Kangaru Himal are visible quite prominently. The Phu pass is another 1 hour of a moderate walk. We cross the Phu pass and start our descent to arrive at the base of the hill to cross a small wooden bridge and start descending for another 1 hour to arrive at our camp for today at Loang. Pack lunch is recommended today due to a shortage of water along the way.
Overnight at the Tent
Day 15: Trek to Chekchu (4410m ) via Nar Pass (5400 m), 6-7hr walk)
Wake up in the morning to the views of Himlung and Kangaru Himal. From here, we begin our trek ascending towards the Nar pass. The view of Himlung and Kangaru Himal stays with us along our way till Nar pass (5400m), which takes about 3 hours of walking. As we approach the pass, the scree fields make it rather challenging to reach the pass. However, when we reach the top, we are rewarded with 360-degree views of the mountains, including Bhrikuti, Himlung, Kangaru towards the east, and Chulu and the Annapurna range towards the southwest. After taking enough photographs and enjoying the views, we descend from here to lose about 1400m through the scree field to arrive at Checkchu, where we camp for the night. Overnight at the Tent
Day 16: Trek to Nar Village (4110m, 5hr walk)
After breakfast, we begin with a descent for about 1 hour until we reach a suspension bridge from where we start to ascend towards the Nar village for another 2 hrs to reach the top. From here we continue for another 20 minutes to arrive at a small valley surrounded by big hills with a cave formed on the top of it. A steep uphill here for another 3 hrs will bring us to the beautiful Nar village, where we will spend our overnight. Overnight at the Tent
Day 17: Trek to Kangla Phedi (4530m, 3hr walk)
An easy day today, we can visit the Nar Village and the surrounding area after breakfast. We will leave Nar village after lunch, taking an easy walk from Nar through the Pisang valley with Pisang peak on the left side and other snowcapped mountains on the right. We arrive at the Kang La Phedi (4530m) after 3 hr of walking and camp here for our final pass the next day. Overnight at the Tent
Day 18: Trek to Ngawal (3360m ) via Kangla Pass 5322 m, 7-8hr walk)
The initial trek begins with ascent early morning today towards the Kang La pass in order to reach early for great views of the Pisang peak and Chulu Far East peak before heading down to Ngawal. We start our walk crossing a small glacial stream. We ascend gradually to the top ridge of Kang La for 3 hrs. The top of Kang La (5322 m.) offers amazing views of Annapurna, Chulu range, and Lamjung Himal. We descend from the Kang La pass through the scree field with a wide valley and an amazing view of the landscape. The descent takes about 3 hrs to reach Ngawal, where we spend a night in Ngawal Mountain Home for the night where we will have comfortable beds, a hot shower, and great food. Overnight at the teahouse
Day 19: Trek to Manang (3519m, 4hr walk)
Continuing on the south side of the river, the trail includes a long climb over a ridge that passes through Upper Pisang via Ngawal, as it guarantees outstanding views of Mt. Annapurna, Pisang Peak. On the way, we pass through pine forests, villages such as Braga, and farming terraces. As we walk near Manang, the climate becomes colder and drier. Overnight at the teahouse
Day 20: Trek to Yak Kharka(4020m, 5-6hr walk)
We continue along the trail towards Marsyangdi valley and turn northwest up the valley of the Jarsang Khola. After reaching Yak Kharka, we hike the surrounding hills for a chance to see some famous blue sheep. Overnight at the teahouse
Day 21: Trek to Thorang High Camp (4920m, 4-5hr walk)
The day begins with an ascent up the valley and back down to cross the Jarsang Khola. From here a steep climb brings us up to the Thorang High Camp at 4925m. The area becomes wilder and you can feel the adventurous spirit. Overnight at the teahouse
Day 22: Trek to Muktianth(3800m) via pass Thorang La (5416 m), 8-9 hrs walk
A challenging day at high altitude lies ahead. From the high camp, we follow the ascent route until we reach the prayer flags at the top (5416m). The ascent can feel much more challenging than the vertical distance suggests due to the high altitude and the occasionally unpredictable weather. The hard work is rewarded with a stunning panorama of snow-capped peaks and the Himalayan scenery above the Kali Gandaki valley through to the Annapurna range, Mukut, and even the Mustang Himal to the west. A long and somewhat steep descent follows before the slope eases off to a gentle descent above Muktinath (3802m), which is a fascinating village, sacred to both Hindus and Buddhists. There are sacred shrines as well as numerous chortens with a fascinating mythical background. Your guide will be happy to explain their cultural importance. Overnight at the teahouse
Day 23: Trek to Jomsom (2710m, 5hr walk)
Today’s trek begins with the downhill walk to Kali Gandaki Gorge, having arid landscapes opening on the Tibetan plateau to the north, high mountains covered with snow to the south (Nilgiri and Dhaulagiri Himal). Passing down to Jomsom, we cross Jharkot and Kagbeni, which are also worth visiting. Further descending, we reach Marpha, a delightful Thakali village. Its narrow alleys and passageways provide welcome shelter from the strong winds of the Kali Gandaki Gorge. Marpha is well known for its apples, apple cider, apricots, and peach wine. We continue our trek towards Jomsom. Overnight at the teahouse
Day 24: Fly Jomsom-Pokhra.
Enjoy and relax your day in the small town of Pokhara. Hotel.
Day 25: Fly to Kathmandu.
Free day in Kathmandu. Hotel
Day 26: Final Departure.
Transfer to the airport.
