Itinerary
- Intro
Introduction
- Day 1
Kathmandu to Besishar
Kathmandu to Besishar- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Drive through villages, farms and rivers in the foothills
- Scenic views of mountain ranges
Optional Activities
- Private car/Jeep from Kathmandu (luxury alternative to local bus - excluded from package)
- Day 2
Besishar to Dharapani
Besishar to Dharapani- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Cross suspension bridge
- Trek through Manang region vicinity
- Visit Tal village with waterfalls
- Trek through barley, rice and potato fields
- Pass through Kodo village
- Cross stone Kani
Landmarks Tal Village Kodo Village - Day 3
Dharapani to Chame
Dharapani to Chame- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek through pine, fir, oak and maple forest
- Views of Lamjung Himal, Annapurna II, and Annapurna IV
- Stop at hot springs for relaxation
Landmarks Chame Lamjung Himal Annapurna II Annapurna IV - Day 4
Chame to Manang Valley
Chame to Manang Valley- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek through steep and narrow valley
- View of Paungda Danda rock face
- Views of Annapurna II and Pisang Peak
- Descend to Manang Valley floor
Landmarks Paungda Danda Annapurna II Pisang Peak - Day 5
Manang Valley to Manang
Manang Valley to Manang- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek upper trail through Upper Pisang via Geru
- Views of Annapurna II, III, IV north face
- Views of Gangapurna, Tilicho and Pisang Peak
- Pass through Tibetan settlement
- Visit Barge Monastery
Landmarks Barge Monastery Annapurna II Annapurna III Annapurna IV Gangapurna Tilicho Pisang Peak - Day 6
Manang (Acclimatization Day)
Manang (Acclimatization Day)- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Early morning hike to Gangapurna Lake
- Visit Gangapurna Base Camp
- Explore Manang Village
- Visit monasteries in Manang
- Briefing at Himalayan Rescue Association in Vraga village about altitude sickness
Landmarks Gangapurna Lake Gangapurna Base Camp Annapurna III Tilicho Pisang Peak Chulu Peak Vraga Village - Day 7
Manang to Siri Kharka
Manang to Siri Kharka- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek upper route down to river
- Cross river
- Walk through coniferous forests
- Pass through Khangsar Tibetan settlement
- Views of Gungang Himal and Mt. Chulu
Landmarks Khangsar Gungang Himal Mt. Chulu - Day 8
Siri Kharka to Tilicho Base Camp
Siri Kharka to Tilicho Base Camp- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek through landslides area with impressive rock formations
- Trek to Tilicho Base Camp
- Views of Tilicho Peak and snow-covered mountains
Landmarks Tilicho Peak Tilicho Base Camp - Day 9
Tilicho Base Camp to Tilicho Lake and back to Siri Kharka
Tilicho Base Camp to Tilicho Lake and back to Siri Kharka- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Early morning departure to avoid afternoon wind
- Steep climb to Tilicho Lake
- Visit to Tilicho Lake (highest lake in the world)
- Return trek to Siri Kharka
Landmarks Tilicho Lake Tilicho Peak - Day 10
Siri Kharka to Yak Kharka
Siri Kharka to Yak Kharka- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Descend to uninhabited Khangsar village
- Visit Tare Gumba thousand-year-old monastery
- Follow rock wall descent
- Cross bridge in Thorong Khola valley
- Cross river
- Hike up to plateau at Yak Kharka
- Wildlife viewing - blue sheep and potential snow leopard sighting
Landmarks Khangsar Village Tare Gumba Thorong Khola Valley Yak Kharka - Day 11
Yak Kharka to Thorong Phedi
Yak Kharka to Thorong Phedi- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Walk uphill to Thorong Phedi
- Views of Mt. Gundang, Mt. Syagang, Thorung Peak and Mt. Khatungkan
Landmarks Thorong Phedi Mt. Gundang Mt. Syagang Thorung Peak Mt. Khatungkan - Day 12
Thorong Phedi to Thorong La Pass to Muktinath
Thorong Phedi to Thorong La Pass to Muktinath- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Cross Thorong La Pass (one of the highest passes in the world)
- Views of Himalayan peaks and Annapurna mountains
- Descent to Muktinath
- Visit to Muktinath sacred site
Landmarks Thorong La Pass Muktinath - Day 13
Muktinath to Tatopani
Muktinath to Tatopani- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit Muktinath temple
- Soak in Tatopani natural hot springs
Landmarks Muktinath Temple Tatopani Hot Springs - Day 14
Tatopani to Ghorepani
Tatopani to Ghorepani- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek through Sikha village
- Trek through Chitre village (ethnic Thakali people)
- Trek through terraced farmland
- Walk through rhododendron, birch and magnolia forests
- Reach Ghorepani village at ridge top
Landmarks Sikha Village Chitre Village Ghorepani - Day 15
Ghorepani to Pokhara
Ghorepani to Pokhara- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Early morning ascent to Poon Hill (3,210m)
- Sunrise view over Annapurna, Dhaulagiri massif, Mt Machhapuchhre, Mt Manaslu and rice terraces
- Trek back to Nayapul
- Drive to Pokhara
Landmarks Poon Hill Annapurna Dhaulagiri Massif Mt Machhapuchhre Mt Manaslu Nayapul - Day 16
Pokhara to Kathmandu
Pokhara to Kathmandu- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Drive to Kathmandu by tourist bus
Optional Activities
- Return flight to Kathmandu (225 minutes - not included in package)
