Itinerary
- Day 1
Kathmandu
You'll be met at the airport exit with flowers and a welcoming scarf, then transferred to your hotel in Kathmandu. The rest of the day is yours to relax and get settled after traveling.
- Start point
- Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) त्रिभुवन विमानस्थल, त्रिभुवन विमानस्थल, Kathmandu, Bagmati, Nepal (We will pick you up from Kathmandu Airport)
- Day 2
Kathmandu
Your guide picks you up for a full day exploring Kathmandu. Start in Thamel to grab any trekking gear you need, then head to Pashupatinath Temple to see the sacred site. From there, you'll visit Bouddhanath Stupa and Swayambhu Stupa (locals call it the Monkey Temple) before finishing at Kathmandu Durbar Square to check out historic Malla-era structures and meet Kumari, Nepal's living goddess.
Included Activities
- Visit Thamel for equipment shopping
- Tour of Pashupatinath Temple
- Visit Bouddhanath Stupa
- Visit Swayambhu Stupa (Monkey Temple)
- Visit Kathmandu Durbar Square
Optional Activities
- Rent or purchase second-hand trekking equipment at Thamel
Landmarks Thamel Pashupatinath Temple Bouddhanath Stupa Swayambhu Stupa Kathmandu Durbar Square - Day 3
Kathmandu to Dharapani
You'll travel from Kathmandu to Besishahar by bus, then switch to a jeep for the drive to Dharapani where your trekking starts.
- Day 4
Dharapani to Koto
After breakfast, you start early walking through pine and fir forests heading toward Bagarchhap. You'll pass through Danaque and begin climbing toward Timang through more forest before stopping for lunch at Latamarang. Later, the trek continues through jungle with occasional views of Annapurna II until you reach Koto village by evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch at Latamarang), Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek from Dharapani through pine and fir forests
- Trek to Bagarchhap
- Trek through Danaque
- Trek to Timang
- Trek to Latamarang
- Trek through jungle with views of Annapurna II
- Trek to Koto village
Landmarks Annapurna II - Day 5
Koto to Meta
Start by registering your restricted area permit at the Police Check Post, then trek alongside Soti Khola through pine forest and suspension bridges. You'll reach Dharmasala, then continue through steep forest climbs to Meta village, which has fantastic views of Annapurna II and Lamjung Himal. Pack your own lunch since there are no lodges or teahouses along this section.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Packed lunch), Dinner
Included Activities
- Register restricted area permit at Police Check Post
- Trek along Soti Khola banks
- Trek through pine trees and suspension bridges
- Trek to Dharmasala
- Trek to Meta village
Landmarks Soti Khola Annapurna II Lamjung Himal - Day 6
Meta to Phu Gaon
You'll trek with several elevation changes and cross suspension bridges, reaching Kyang after about 4 hours. From there, continue climbing via Phu Khola with nice views of Amotsang Himal, Kangaroo Mountain, and Pokharkan before arriving at Phu Gaon for the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek through elevation changes and suspension bridges
- Trek to Kyang
- Trek via Phu Khola with views of Amotsang Himal, Kangaroo Mountain, and Pokharkan
- Trek to Phu Gaon
Landmarks Amotsang Himal Kangaroo Mountain Pokharkan - Day 7
Phu Gaon
This day is for acclimatizing to the altitude after several days of hiking. You can take it easy and explore the Lost Valley, learning about local culture and meeting people from Ghale, Gurung, and Lama ethnic groups. There's a historic monastery built by the first Tibetan migrants to visit. Spend the night resting at Phu Gaon.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Explore Lost/Hidden Valley
- Cultural interactions with local ethnic groups (Ghale, Gurung, Lama)
- Visit historic Tibetan monastery
Landmarks Lost Valley - Day 8
Phu Gaon to Nar
You'll wake early for breakfast, then descend past suspension bridges and streams to reach Mahendra Pul (a historic bridge funded by King Mahendra) after more than 4 hours, where lunch happens. After eating, trek uphill passing Buddhist stupas to reach Nar Village in around 2 hours.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch at Mahendra Pul), Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek down through suspension bridges and streams to Mahendra Pul
- Trek past Buddhist stupas
- Trek to Nar Village
Landmarks Mahendra Pul - Day 9
Nar to Ngwal
This is a long and challenging day, so start right after breakfast and head for Kangla Pass. The rough terrain makes the climb difficult, but you'll get rewarded with panoramic views of snow-covered mountains in the Annapurna cordillera once you reach the pass. The descent is steep down to Ngwal where you'll spend the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek to Kangla Pass
- View of Annapurna cordillera from Kangla Pass
- Descent to Ngwal
Landmarks Kangla Pass Annapurna Cordillera 
- Day 10
Ngwal to Manang
After breakfast, you trek to Manang Valley for a relatively easier day with great views of Annapurna II, Annapurna III, Pisang Peak, Gangapurna, and Gandharva Chuli. You'll walk across a calm valley through pine forest away from the Marsyangdi River, stopping at Braga monasteries along the way. Then gradually climb to Mungli before reaching Manang, a major settlement with teahouses and a nice monastery overlooking the Annapurna Range.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek to Manang Valley
- Trek through pine forest
- Visit Braga monasteries
- Trek to Mungli
- Trek to Manang
Landmarks Manang Valley Annapurna II Annapurna III Pisang Peak Gangapurna Gandharva Chuli Braga Monasteries Manang Annapurna Range 
- Day 11
Manang to Kathmandu
Your trekking portion is finished. You'll travel back to Kathmandu from Manang by jeep or bus, concluding your journey through the Annapurna region.
- End point
- Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) त्रिभुवन विमानस्थल, त्रिभुवन विमानस्थल, Kathmandu, Bagmati, Nepal (After the trip, we will drop you to the airport)
