Itinerary
- Day 1
Kathmandu
You'll land at Kathmandu Tribhuvan International Airport where a Sherpa Expedition & Trekking representative meets you. Private vehicle takes you to your hotel and after you've settled in, there's a trek briefing to go over the itinerary and what to expect. The rest of the day is yours to wander around Thamel neighborhood or see what Kathmandu Valley has to offer. It's a good chance to get your bearings before the trek starts.
- Start point
- Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) त्रिभुवन विमानस्थल, त्रिभुवन विमानस्थल, Kathmandu, Bagmati, Nepal (Main Entrance, 00:00 - 23:00)
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Explore Thamel tourist hub
- Sightseeing in Kathmandu Valley
Landmarks Kathmandu Valley Thamel - Day 2
Kathmandu to Chame
You're on the road early, driving through terrain that crosses several rivers including the Trishuli River and Marsyangdi River. The route takes you through Besisahar before you reach Chame. Along the way you'll see the local landscape and start getting a feel for what the trek environment looks like. It's mostly traveling by vehicle today but an important transition to higher elevations.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Watch people rafting on the Trishuli River
- Scenic viewing along the route
Landmarks Trishuli River Marsyangdi River Besisahar Chame - Day 3
Chame to Pisang
Trekking starts from Chame and you walk through Telekhu village with views of the Annapurna Ranges and Mt. Pisang visible throughout. You'll cross a suspension bridge that spans the Marsyangdi River to reach the south side, then move upward through pine forest. The trail follows the upper Manang Valley before you arrive at Pisang for the night. It's about 3-4 hours of walking.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek from Chame to Pisang
- Cross suspension bridge over Marsyangdi River
Landmarks Annapurna Ranges Mt. Pisang Telekhu Manang Valley Pisang - Day 4
Pisang to Braga
The trek from Pisang takes you to Braga, a Tibetan village where houses are built stacked on top of each other in a really distinctive way. You'll visit Manang's Gompa, which is the largest one in the region and worth spending time in. Many trekkers stay around this area for a day or two to let their bodies adjust to the altitude before moving higher. The walk is moderate, maybe 2-3 hours.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek to Braga village
- Visit Manang Gompa
Landmarks Braga Manang Gompa 
- Day 5
Manang Acclimatization
You're staying at altitude today but staying active instead of just resting. A day trek takes you up to Mt. Khangsar and back down to Manang. From up there you get views of Annapurna II, Annapurna III, Gangapurna, Tilicho, the Grand Barrier, Chulu West, and Chulu East all in one spot. It's about 5-6 hours of walking total and helps your body adjust while still moving around.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek to Mt. Khangsar and return to Manang
Landmarks Mt. Khangsar Annapurna II Annapurna III Gangapurna Tilicho Chulu West Chulu East 
- Day 6
Manang to Yak Kharka or Ledar
Today you trek 10.4 km uphill through juniper forests and alpine pastures where yaks are grazing. You'll pass the only teahouse in the area at Thorong Khola where you can grab a drink or snack. Depending on weather and how the trail looks, you might stop for the night at Yak Kharka or push on further to Ledar. Either way it's a long day of climbing. About 4-5 hours minimum.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek to Yak Kharka
- Pass through juniper forests
Optional Activities
- Continue to Ledar depending on weather and trail conditions
Landmarks Yak Kharka Thorong Khola Ledar - Day 7
Yak Kharka to Thorong Phedi or High Camp
Climbing continues at higher altitude, and you'll follow the east bank of the Jarang Khola river. You'll see steep bluffs along the route before reaching Thorong Phedi. If conditions are good and you're feeling strong, there's an option to go one more hour to High Camp at 4800m/15,750ft. Keep an eye out for blue sheep, snow leopards, and bearded vultures. Local stories talk about griffons too. The altitude starts to feel real today.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek to Thorong Phedi or High Camp
Optional Activities
- Wildlife viewing: blue sheep, snow leopards, bearded vultures
Landmarks Jarang Khola Thorong Phedi High Camp - Day 8
Thorong La Pass to Jomsom
This is the toughest day of the whole trek, with 8-9 hours of hiking at high altitude. You'll cross Thorong La Pass where views of Annapurna, Gangapurna, and Khatungkang surround you. After the pass, you descend about 1600 meters to Muktinath, passing sheep, yaks, and merchants along the way. From there a shared jeep or bus takes you to Jomsom for the night. It's physically demanding but also the main event of the trek.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek over Thorong La Pass
- Transfer to Jomsom by shared jeep or bus
Landmarks Thorong La Pass Annapurna Gangapurna Khatungkang Dhaulagiri Muktinath Jomsom - Day 9
Jomsom to Pokhara
A local bus drives you to Pokhara on a 7-8 hour journey through Tatopani and Beni Bazaar. Once you arrive, you'll check into a lakeside hotel. Pokhara is a proper small city with all the amenities you need after trekking. Phew Tal lake is the big draw here. In the evening you might watch the sunset over the lake with the mountains in the background. It's a nice relaxing day after the mountain exertion.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Watch sunset over lake and mountains
- Explore Pokhara lakeside
Landmarks Phew Tal Tatopani Beni Bazaar Pokhara - Day 10
Pokhara to Kathmandu
The drive back to Kathmandu takes 6-7 hours by local bus. As you travel, you'll probably find yourself thinking about everything you just experienced in Nepal. The unique culture, the village people you met, the geography and landscapes you trekked through. All of it stays with you in a way that's hard to describe until you're back and reflecting on the whole trip.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Landmarks Kathmandu - Day 11
Kathmandu Departure
On your last day in Nepal, Sherpa Expedition and Trekking will take you to the airport. You'll need to leave at least three hours before your scheduled departure time to handle check-in and security. Use the flight time to think about what you want to do on your next visit to Nepal, because most people who trek this route find themselves planning a return.
- End point
- Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) त्रिभुवन विमानस्थल, त्रिभुवन विमानस्थल, Kathmandu, Bagmati, Nepal (Exit Point, 00:00 - 23:00)
Landmarks Kathmandu Tribhuvan International Airport
