Day 01
Depart UK

Day 02
Arrival in Kathmandu
Meet our representative at the airport and transfer to hotel. Rest of day free.

Day 03 – B
Kathmandu
Take a guided tour of Pashupatinath, one of the most important Hindu temples of Lord Shiva in the world. It draws wandering Sadhus from all over India.

A short walk away you will find Boudhanath, one of the largest Buddhist Stupas in the world. Around here you will experience vibrant and unfettered Tibetan culture from the large community of Tibetan exiles.

Today’s tour is an ideal experience to compare and contrast the different faiths but also see how they overlap and exist in harmony. Receive a trek briefing in the afternoon.

Day 04 – B L D
Kathmandu | Besi Sahar [820m]
Today you will drive to Besi Sahar, which lies about 185km from Kathmandu. At Besi Sahar you will be able to enjoy the stunning scenery of snow capped mountains. Stay here for the night.

Day 05 – B L D
Besi Sahar | Khudi [790m]
After a walk through the Besi Sahar Bazaar, the trail drops to a stream on a rough staircase. It follows the slopes of several hills, leads across rice paddies and through sub tropical forests and past a Danish education project. Finally you will reach Khudi, a mixture of tin and thatch-roofed houses around the anchors of a long, sagging suspension bridge across the Khudi Khola.

Day 06 – B L D
Khudi | Bahundanda [1310m]
As you continue from Khudi the trail offers fine views of Himalchuli and Peak 29 (Ngadi Chuli). It climbs to Bhulbhule at 825m and then continues to Ngadi before reaching Lampata at 1135m and nearby Bahundanda. Passing through the villages on the way is a brilliant start to experiencing the culture of Nepal.

Day 07- B L D
Bahundanda | Jagat [1290m]
Leaving Bahundanda you will see a large waterfall. The trail then drops steeply to Syange at 1070m. Cross the Marsyangdi River on a suspension bridge and then follow the banks of the river to the stone village of Jagat.

Day 08 – B L D
Jagat | Dharapani [1920m]
Your  day  begins with the rocky trail following the Marsyandi Rivers steadily uphill to Tal at 1675m, the first village in the Manang district. You make a trail verse crossing a wide, flat valley. The journey continues up and down to Dharapani.

Day 09 – B L D
Dharapani | Chame [2630m]
The trail climbs to Tyanja at 2360m, then continues through the forest near to the river, to Kopar at 2590m. As you reach Chame, the headquarters of Manang district, and two small hot springs near the town you will be rewarded by the fine views of Annapurna II.

Along this route you are introduced to a local community said to have migrated from Tibet a long time ago, noticeable by their different features. With them, they have bought local Tibetan house designs and maintained their lifestyle.

Day 10 – B L D
Chame | Pisang [3200m]
The day starts with walking through deep forest in a steep and narrow valley and then crosses a river on a long bridge at 2910m. Short time later you will cross another bridge at 3040m, from where the soaring rock face of Paungda Danda begins to appear. From there the trail joins to climb to Pisang, which sprawls between 3200m and 3300m.

Day 11 – B L D
Pisang | Manang [3520m]
Today  you continue through the drier upper part of the Manang district, which is cut off from the full effect of the monsoon by the Annapurna Range. The people of this region herd yaks and raise crops for part of the year. They enjoy special trading rights gained way back in 1784.

Leaving Pisang, there are alternate trails north and south of the Marsyangdi River which meet up again at Mungji. The southern route goes via Hongde at 3325m, with a small airstrip. It involves less climbing than the northern route via Ghyaru. The northern trail though offers better views. From Mungji, the trail continues past the picturesque, hidden village of Bryanga at 3475m to Manang.

Day 12 – B L D
Manang [3520m]
Today you will spend a day acclimatizing in Manang. You have the possibility to go for some nice walks and enjoy the magnificent views around the village.

Day 13 – B L D
Manang | Letdar [4250m]
Today  you leave Manang and the trail makes an ascent of nearly 500m to the Yak Kharka. You will climb steadily through Tenki Manang, leaving the Marsyangi Valley. Continuing along the Jarsang Khola Valley, you reach Yak Kharka at 4000m, where you can see the many yaks. Vegetation is becoming more sparse with the gained altitude. An hour further is Letdar, the nest to last shelter before the pass.

Day 14 – B L D
Letdar | Thorung Phedi [4500m]
After  ascending for two hours the trail descends to cross the river at 4310m you then climb up to Thorong Phedi.

Day 15 – B L D
Thorung Phedi | Muktinath [3800m] via Thorang La Pass (5416m)
Today you will start very early before sunrise for your trek. The day starts with a steep climb that is regularly used and easy to follow. It will take about four hours to climb up to the pass marked by the chortens & prayer flags. As you reach the top, you will be rewarded by the magnificent views from the top. Afterwards you will walk for another four hours before reaching the holy town of Muktinath.

Day 16 – B L D
Muktinath | Marpha [2665m]
Your  descent continues through the Kali Gandaki Valley to Marpha. Marpha is home to many apple orchards, as well as all the various products made from the fruit. Apple Brandy is a local specialty that you may be lucky enough to taste en route.

Day 17 – B L D
Marpha | Lete [2470m]
You  descend  through  the  valley  following the Kali Gandaki River.

Day 18 – B L D
Lete | Tatopani [1160m]
Today, you will walk through the world’s deepest gorge at Kopchepani and then continue descending through the Kali Gandaki River valley to Tatopani. This place is famous for its hot springs. This is the best place to relax your body after a long days trek.

Day 19 – B L D
Tatopani | Ghorepani [2775m]
Leaving the hot springs behind us you ascend again to Ghorepani arriving mid afternoon.

Day 20 – B L
Ghorepani | Birenthanti [1050m] | Pokhara
After savouring the mesmerizing sight of Dhaulagiri, Tukuche Peak and other Himalayan giants from the popular vantage point of Poon Hill [3195m] you leave Ghorepani and trek ahead for Nayapul. You further descend towards Birethanti where your trek ends. You will be picked up here and drive to Pokhara. In the evening, you are free to wander by the lakes of Pokhara.

Day 21 – B
Pokhara | Kathmandu
In the afternoon fly to Kathmandu.

Day 22 – B D
Kathmandu
Day free for leisure activities. Farewell dinner with the cultural program in evening.

Day 23 – B
Depart Nepal | Arrive UK
Drive to the airport, your guide will help you and bid you farewell.