Outline Itinerary

Day 01:  Arrival at Tribhuvan International airport in Kathmandu (1,350 m), then transfer to the hotel

Day 02:  kathmandu valley sightseeing and rest day

Day 03:  Drive from Kathmandu to Beshishahar (830 m), 7 hrs

Day 04:  Beshishahar to Syange and trek to Chamje (1,400 m), 5 hrs

Day 05:  Trek from Chamje to Bagarchhap (2,160 m), 5 hrs

Day 06:  Trek from Bagarchhap to Chame 5 hrs

Day 07:  Trek from Chame to Pisang (3,300 m), 5 hrs

Day 08:  Trek from Pisang to Manang (3,540 m), 5 hrs

Day 09:  Acclimatization day at Manang village

Day 10:  Trek from Manang Village to Khangsar Village (3,700 m), 4 hrs

Day 11:  Trek from Khangsar Village to Tilicho Base Camp (4,200 m), 5 hrs

Day 12:  Trek to Tilicho Lake (5,200 m) and back down to Tilicho Base Camp (4,200m), 6 hrs

Day 13:  Trek from Tilicho Base Camp to Yak Kharka (4,000 m), 5 hrs

Day 14:  Trek from Yak Kharka to Thorong Phedi (4,450 m), 5 hrs

Day 15:  Trek from Thorong Phedi to Muktinath (3,800 m) via Thorong La pass (5,416 m), 8 hrs

Day 16:  Trek from Muktinath to Jomsom (2,720 m), 5 hrs

Day 17:  Morning flight from Jomsom to Pokhara (827 m), 35 minutes

Day 18:  Drive back from Pokhara to Kathmandu (1,350 m), 7 hrs

Day 19:  Departure to home

Day 01: Arrival at Tribhuvan International airport in Kathmandu (1,350 m), then transfer to the hotel

We heartily welcome you to Nepal. Upon your arrival at Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu, our representative waiting you outside, greets you with great reverence and earnestly transfers you to the hotel. Before dinner, you could walk around Thamel or spend time as you wish. Overnight at Kathmandu

Day 02: kathmandu valley sightseeing and rest day

Kathmandu Valley is full of historic and cultural place. Our City Guide will take you for Kathmandu Valley City Tour. This tour include 4 places inside Kathmandu Valley including world heritage Patan Durbar Square, Pashupati Nath Temple, Boudha Stupa and Syambhunath Stupa also known as Monkey Temple. As well as we visit typical local newari homes and culture. At the same day we prepare necessary backpack for Trekking.

Day 03: Drive from Kathmandu to Beshishahar (830 m), 7 hrs

Third day we have 7 hours of driving to Besishar. It is about 185km from Kathmandu. On arrival at Besisahar you will witness stunning snow caped mountain scenery. Overnight at local Guesthouse.

Day 04: Beshishahar to Syange and trek to Chamje (1,400 m), 5 hrs

We will process the trip downward to Syange at 1070 meters from Bahundanda. Leaving Bahundanda a large waterfall may be seen. Crossing the Marsyangdi River on a suspension bridge. We then follow the river to the stone village of Jagat before climbing through forest to Chamje at 1400meters. Overnight at Guesthouse.

Day 05: Trek from Chamje to Bagarchhap (2,160 m), 5 hrs

Our day begins with the rocky trail following the Marsyandi Rivers steadily uphill to Tal at 1675meters, the first village in the Manang district. We make a trail verse crossing a wide, flat valley. The journey continues up and down to Dharapani at 1890 meters. A stone entrance chorten typical of the Tibetan influenced villages. Upon reaching Bagarchhap at 2160 meters the typical flat roofed stone houses of local Tibetans design along with the village surrounded by apple Orchards and maize fields. Overnight at Guesthouse.

Day 06: Trek from Bagarchhap to Chame 5 hrs

The trail climbs to Tyanja , then continuing through forest, but near the river, to Kopar at 2590meters. As we reach the Chame, the headquarters of the Manang district, we are rewarded by the fine views of Annapurna II as you approach Chame & two small hot springs by the town. Along this route we are introduced to a local community said to have migrated from Tibet a long time past, noticeable by their different features. With them, they have bought local Tibetan house designs and maintained their ways. Overnight at Guesthouse.

Day 07: Trek from Chame to Pisang (3,300 m), 5 hrs

The day starts through deep forest in a steep and narrow valley, crosses a river on a long bridge at 2910meters. We then cross another bridge at 3040meters, from there the view of the soaring Paungda Danda rock face really begins to appear. From there the trail joins to climb to Pisang, which sprawls between 3200m & 3300meters. Overnight at Guesthouse.

Day 08: Trek from Pisang to Manang (3,540 m), 5 hrs

The 8th day of trekking we continue through the drier upper part of the Manang district, cut off from the full effect of the monsoon by the Annapurna Range. People of this region herd the yaks & raise crops for part of the year. They also continue to enjoy special trading rights gained way back in 1784. Leaving Pisang, we have alternate trails north and south of the Marsyangdi River which meets up again at Mungji. The southern route by Hongde, with its airstrip, at 3325meters which involves less climbing than the northern route via Ghyaru, though there are better views on the trail that follows the northern bank of the river. From Mungji, the trail continues past the picturesque but partially hidden village of Bryanga at 3475meters to nearby Manang at 3540meters. Overnight at Guesthouse.

Day 09: Acclimatization day at Manang village

Today we spend a day acclimatizing in Manang. The whole day we spend doing some fine day walks and over viewing the magnificent views around the village & the day time is best to gain altitude. At the end of the day, we return back to our accommodation & have a night rest. Overnight at Guesthouse.

Day 10: Trek from Manang Village to Khangsar Village (3,700 m), 4 hrs

After acclimatized at Manang we continue our adventure for Tilicho Lake, from Manang one heads out through the western gates and then one follows the path down to the river. After crossing the the Khangsar Khola on the bridge below Khangsar and ascend the slope to the village, a village still in the old Tibetan style and which is also known as last village of Nepal. Overnight at Guesthouse.

Day 11: Trek from Khangsar Village to Tilicho Base Camp (4,200 m), 5 hrs

Continue from Khangsar on a large path. Pass a Gompa (monastery). The route ahead goes on a recently constructed path up towards a high ridge. At one point is an intersection. One path maintains the altitude, traversing the slopes towards a place where the valley is narrow; the other continues to ascend towards the line of the ridge. The former is the old path, and is much more difficult as it goes on really steep screed; the latter is the new path that goes a completely different way. Continue along the new path, reach a high crest, and descend on switch backs carved out through the screed slopes to a side valley of the main valley. At its bottom is a brook. On the other side of it is a building known as Tilicho Base Camp at elevation of 4200 meters. Overnight at basic Guesthouse

Day 12: Trek to Tilicho Lake (5,200 m) and back down to Tilicho Base Camp (4,200m), 8 hrs

Today our journey start early in the morning around 6 AM as we trying to avoid the wind. From Base camp to the Tilicho lake takes another 3-4 hours. Tilicho Lake is a cold barren place in the afternoon and claimed as highest lake of the world. After we spend some time around Tilicho Lake we will return same way back to Base Camp as there are no any accommodation facilities at Tilicho Lake area. Overnight at basic Guesthouse.

Day 13: Trek from Tilicho Base Camp to Yak Kharka (4,000 m), 5 hrs

Returning from Base camp you can keep high and follow a track 400meters or so above Khangsar village passing through the ruins of old Khangsar and follow an unmarked trail which will lead you around and down to cross the river on an old log bridge between Gumsang and Yak Kharka. Overnight at Guesthouse.

Day 14: Trek from Yak Kharka to Thorong Phedi (4,450 m), 5 hrs

Today, after ascending for two and half hour the trail descends to cross the river at 4310meters we then climb up to Thorong Phedi at 4450meters where we have recently found some good Guesthouses built. Overnight at Guesthouse.

Day 15: Trek from Thorong Phedi to Muktinath (3,800 m) via Thorong La pass (5,416 m), 8 hrs

Today is a long trek starting before sunrise at 4 am to reach the pass by 9-10 am otherwise weather conditions will greatly affect the journey. We cross over at an altitude of 5416 meters we can be exposed to strong winds if crossing too late. We start to climb steeply that is regularly used and easy to follow. However, the problem may arise due to the altitude and snow. It often causes terrible problems to cross the pass if it is covered by snow but it is all depending on the weather condition. About four hours climb up to the pass marked by the chortens & prayer flags. As you reach the top, you are rewarded by the magnificent view from the top with another 4 hours trek will take to the holy town of Muktinath. Muktinath means place of Nirvana and is home to the Muktinath temple as well as several monasteries. It is said that all sorrows you feel are relieved when visiting the Temple, which is a scared pilgrimage site to both Hindus and Buddhists. The main pilgrimage normally takes place in September. The Temple is dedicated to Lord Vishnu and has 108 waterspouts around it from which Holy water pours. Another attraction nearby is the Jwala Mai Temple this contains a spring and an eternal flame fed by natural underground gas. Overnight at Guesthouse.

Day 16: Trek from Muktinath to Jomsom (2,720 m), 5 hrs

Today we follow the trail down to the Eklebhatti, and then follow the Kaligandaki River to Jomsom. Jomsom is large town with many facilities, it is also headquarter and official town for whole Mustang district where all the government office are available for local people in Mustang. Overnight at Guesthouse.

Day 17: Morning flight from Jomsom to Pokhara (827 m), 35 minutes

we go to Jomsom Airport and fly back to Pokhara. It is 20 minutes flight between the gorge of Annapurna and Dhaulagiri. We go to the hotel first, check in there and after a while go out for the city tour. We can visit Davi’s fall, Gupteshwor cave, Tibetan Refugees Camp etc. Finally, we can enjoy an hour boating at Phewa Lake. Overnight at Pokhara

Day 18: Drive back from Pokhara to Kathmandu (1,350 m), 7 hrs

Kathmandu and takes about 6-7 hours. The drive is unforgettable through villages, terraced fields and the forested hills above the road. More than that, on the way back to Kathmandu, we follow the river and streams, cross many bridges and junctions. After arrival, we go to hotel to check in and in the evening, we will have dinner together with typical Nepalese Cultural Show. Overnight at Kathmandu

Day 19: Departure to home

We transfer you 3 hours before your flight time. You could utilize the rest of the time for buying dainty gifts to your family members, friends and relatives.