Itinerary
- Day 1
Arrival in Kathmandu
You'll touch down at Kathmandu airport where someone from the company meets you and takes you to your hotel. There's a quick briefing about local customs, shrines, and temples before you settle in for the night.
Included Activities
- Airport transfer
- Hotel check-in
Landmarks Kathmandu - Day 2
Kathmandu to Besisahar to Nadi
After breakfast, hop on a local bus and travel through terrain along the Trisuli River heading toward Besisahar, then continue to Nadi. This 7-hour journey winds through green forests, small villages, streams, rivers, and paddy fields.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Bus transfer from Kathmandu to Besisahar to Nadi
- Scenic viewing of natural forests and valleys
Landmarks Besisahar Marsyandi River - Day 3
Trek to Chyamche
Start trekking and follow the Marsyandi River upstream. You'll cross a long suspension bridge, pass a waterfall with a bathing pool, then climb to Bahundanda. The route takes you through forested hills and a lesser-known hot spring. Plan for about 5-7 hours of trekking.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek along Marsyandi River
- Suspension bridge crossing
- Visit to waterfall and bathing pool
- Ascent to Bahundanda
Optional Activities
- Visit to hot spring
Landmarks Marsyandi River Bahundanda - Day 4
Trek from Chyamche to Danaque
Continue hiking through narrowing gorges and cross cantilever and suspension bridges. You'll pass small settlements and notice how the architecture, vegetation, and culture shift. Houses change from wood to stone, and Tibetan culture becomes more visible as you reach Danaque.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek through gorge
- Cantilever bridge crossing
- Suspension bridge crossing
- Observation of cultural and architectural changes
Landmarks Danaque - Day 5
Trek from Danaque to Chame
Trek through a narrow valley with temperate broad-leaved forests. After leaving Bagarchhap, keep ascending to Chame, the district headquarters of Manang. Take time to visit the religious buildings and hot spring at your destination.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek to Chame
- Visit to religious buildings
- Visit to hot spring
Landmarks Chame Bagarchhap - Day 6
Trek from Chame to Pisang
Hike through pine, hemlock, and cypress forests along a narrow valley. Climb to lower Pisang where you'll see outstanding views of Annapurna II. This dry region sits in the rain shadow of the Himalayas.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek through forested valley
- Ascent to lower Pisang
- Viewing of Annapurna II
Landmarks Pisang Annapurna II - Day 7
Trek from Pisang to Manang
Pick between lower and higher trekking routes. The higher one takes longer but gives better mountain views. Both pass through Braga, which has a roughly 900-year-old Kargyupa monastery with unique artwork. You'll end up in Manang, a culturally rich village with Sherpa and Gurung traditions.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek via lower or higher route
- Visit to Braga Gompa (monastery)
- Arrival in Manang
Landmarks Braga Gompa Manang Annapurna Himal 
- Day 8
Acclimatization in Manang
Take a rest day for your body to adjust after climbing to higher elevation. Manang sits in a great location with lakes, caves, moraines, hills, and a monastery. Wander around local attractions or join traditional town activities at your own pace.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Acclimatization rest day
- Local exploration of Manang
Optional Activities
- Visit to lakes and caves
- Exploration of moraine formations
- Monastery visits
- Local cultural activities
Landmarks Manang - Day 9
Trek from Manang to Khangsar
Trek through areas with limited facilities, crossing tributaries and nice meadows with occasional birch groves. Watch for herds of blue sheep. Follow along the Marsyandi River estuary and catch sunset views of the mountains. Reach Khangsar, an old Tibetan settlement.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek from Manang to Khangsar
- Crossing tributaries
- Mountain scenery viewing
- Possibility to spot blue sheep
Landmarks Khangsar Marsyandi River - Day 10
Trek from Khangsar to Tilicho Lake Base Camp
Gradually climb while trekking to Tilicho Lake Base Camp near the world's highest lake. You'll leave the Marsyandi River and reach a hilltop overlooking the lake. There's a chance to spot a snow leopard at dusk. This base camp sets you up for crossing Tilicho Pass.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek from Khangsar to Tilicho Lake Base Camp
- Viewing of Tilicho Lake
- Possibility to spot snow leopard
Landmarks Tilicho Lake - Day 11
Trek over Meso Kanto Pass to Namphu
Leave the river valley and climb steadily over lateral moraine past a small glacier. Cross Meso Kanto Pass, marked by a large cairn and the high point of your trek. This pass divides major Himalayan valleys, with the Kaligandaki River visible to the west. Descend to Namphu in a poplar grove.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek over Meso Kanto Pass
- Climb over lateral moraine
- Descent to Namphu
Landmarks Meso Kanto Pass Kaligandaki River Namphu - Day 12
Trek from Namphu to Jomsom
From Namphu, see traders from Mustang selling handicrafts and Shaligram fossils to pilgrims. Pass ancient caves and see the impressive White Mountains including Mt. Dhaulagiri. Move through the Upper Mustang valley on your way to Jomsom.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek from Namphu to Jomsom
- Visit to ancient caves
- Viewing of Mt. Dhaulagiri
- Transit through Upper Mustang valley
Optional Activities
- Purchase of handicrafts or Shaligram fossils
Landmarks Jomsom Mt. Dhaulagiri Upper Mustang Mustang - Day 13
Flight from Jomsom to Pokhara
Catch an early flight to Pokhara. Descend through green forested hills toward the valley floor with spectacular mountain views above an impressive gorge. Then travel by land to reach the city of Pokhara.
Included Activities
- Flight from Jomsom to Pokhara
- Transfer to Pokhara
Landmarks Pokhara - Day 14
Drive from Pokhara to Kathmandu
Drive from Pokhara back to Kathmandu on a tourist bus. You'll pass through towns including Damauli, Dhumre, Mugling, and Kurintar along the way.
Included Activities
- Bus transfer from Pokhara to Kathmandu
Landmarks Kathmandu Damauli Dhumre Mugling Kurintar - Day 15
Transfer to Kathmandu International Airport
Your tour representative will drive you to Kathmandu's international airport for your departure.
Included Activities
- Airport transfer
Landmarks Kathmandu
