Day 01: Travel to Besi sahar, 200KM, 4-5 hours by tourist bus, and continues drive to Chame (2713 m) 5-6 hours by Jeep, overnight Guest house/Lodge (B/L/D).
Day 02: Chame to Upper Pisang (3115 m) 4-5 hours, overnight Guest house/Lodge (B/L/D).
Day 03: Upper Pisang to Manang (3450 m) 5-6 hours, use upper part off-road, overnight Guest house/Lodge (B/L/D).
Day 04: Rest day in Manang for Acclimatization (B/L/D).
Day 05: Manang trek to Yak Kharka (4200 m) 4 hours, overnight Guest house/tea house (B/L/D).
Day 06: Yak Kharka trek to Thorong Phedi (4450 m) or High camp (4850 m), 4.30 hours, overnight tea house (B/L/D).
Day 07: Trekking to Muktinath - the hardest day to cross Thorong La Pass (5416m) continues trek to Muktinath (3800 m) 6/8 hours, overnight Guest house/Lodge (B/L/D).
Day 08: Trekking to Jomsom (2730 m), 5 hours trekking, overnight Hotel (B/L/D).
Day 09: Jomsom to Pokhara by Bus/Jeep, 8-10 hours, overnight Hotel (B/L/D).
Day 10: Travel to Kathmandu by Tourist bus 6 hours, transfer to hotel. OR flight Pokjara to Kathmandu (extra US$125) (B/L).
Day 01: Travel to Besisahar, 200KM, 4-5 hours by tourist bus, and continue drive to Chame (2713m) 5-6 hours by Jeep, overnight Guest house/Lodge (B/L/D).
Our guide comes to your hotel to pick up you. We transfer to the bus station and ride the tourist bus all the way to Prithivi Highway Naubise – Makhekhu - Mukling – Dumre – Besi Sahar. We have breakfast and Lunch on the way. After reaching Besi Sahar we take a local Jeep drive following the Marshyangdi river. The Path from Besi Sahar to Nagdi is OK, possible drive by bus too. After that the path is narrow however crossing the beautiful landscape, waterfalls, jungle, and trendy village. It takes 5-6 hours to drive to Chame, the district head office of Manang, overnight at the Hotel.
Trekking start
Day 02: Chame to Upper Pisang (3115 m) 4-5 hours, overnight Guest house/Lodge (B/L/D).
7 AM breakfast time, 8 AM start our trek; Today walking is not difficult. We cross the right side of the river, easily walking through the alpine forest. We pass Bhratang, the small village where there is Apple plantation too. May we have some hot tea or coffee then continue to walk to cross the Marshyangdi River and climb a little bit. We reached Dhukur Pokhari at an altitude of 3060. Maybe we have hot lunch and continue walking, there are two ways. Either you can go on the left side of the river to reach lower Pisang or you can cross the river on the right side and gradually climb to reach upper Pisang. If you go lower Pisang you need to walk 45 minutes to reach upper pisang, overnight at Upper Pisang in Lodge.
Day 03: Upper Pisang to Manang (3450m) 5-6 hours, use upper part off road, overnight Guest house/Lodge (B/L/D).
7 AM breakfast, 8 Am start our trek; After a 5-6 hour walk through trials and broad forested valley, climb up and down than reach the Nawal village which is small settlement of Gurung People, where we have lunch today (3-4 hours), After Nawal the trekking path catch road so follow the road to reach a village of about 200 houses and Barge monastery which is the largest in the entire district and reach Manang. Explore Barge Monastery and continue to Manang 1 hour. Manang is a beautiful landscape and there are many things to explore such as glacier view, snow lake, a hundred rupees monks, monastery etc. overnight Hotel/Lodge.
Day 04: Rest day in Manang for Acclimatization (B/L/D).
We have already above 3500 so that we recommend to our clients rest for acclimatization. On that day, there are many options to spend one day, either you can visit Gangapurna Glacier and lake or ice lake, or visit 100 rupees monks on the hill top of cave monastery. You can talk with your guide and decide whatever you want and how your condition. As well as there are altitude classes every 3.30pm by a foreigner doctor in season time. Overnight at Guest House.
Day 05: Manang trek to Yak Kharka (4200m) 4 hours, overnight Guest house/tea house (B/L/D).
Today is a short day, so we start after breakfast at 7.30 -8 AM; from the landscape it is more like the Tibetan Plateau. It seems more gradual than up, but hard to breath takes longer time to cover the short distance. We branch away from the Marsyandi Khola steadily climbing into quite distinct alpine areas. Passing the two small settlements called Tanki Manang and Ghunsa then reach Yak Kharka. Yak Kharka means Yak pasture, so we will meet many yak pastures around there. Today we have lunch in Yak Kharka, after lunch we will bring you on the hill top for acclimatization and see the yaks and Naks. According to altitude, we said "climb high, sleep lower". Overnight at lodge.
Day 06: Yak Kharka trek to Thorong Phedi (4450 m) or High camp (4850 m), 4.30 hours, overnight tea house (B/L/D).
Today also not long distant is above 10 KM so we start at 8 am it takes 4 hours. The trekking path brings us to Lader where there are few tea houses or guest houses. Maybe we have some hot tea/coffee, then continue walking to cross the Thorong Khola. After crossing the Khola then the path has some land with a slight area. You need to be careful, sometime the deer walk over then the stone comes down. From here to reach Phedi takes one hour. From Phedi to reach high camp takes 1 hour to climb. If all our members are fine you can walk to High camp after lunch in Phedi otherwise stay overnight in Phedi and climb High Camp continues to Thorong Pass on the next day. Tonight, to be a hard night with lack of enough oxygen, you need to prepare to pack your bag to get ready to walk up early in the morning. We recommend that you start early because of the weather and long distances, overnight at lodge.
Day 07: Trekking to Muktinath - hardest day to cross Thorong La Pass (5416m) continues trek to Muktinath (3800m) 6/8 hours, overnight Guest house/Lodge (B/L/D).
4 AM wake up call, 4.30 hot and short breakfasts and start walking at 5 Am. The time to start walking decides with a guide. If you stay in Phedi, one hour to climb to reach high camp, after high camp the trails lead on the left side of the mountain. It’s the first one seasonal tea house. Maybe it is open in season time only. After that we need to cross many mountain terraces which are very nice and feel long walking. It is almost 4 to 5 hours walking, and you can reach above the mountain. You feel how difficult and beautiful on the earth is. On the top of Thorong La (5416 m), there is one tea shop (small hut) and many Buddhist flags and one small board written on Thorong Top with altitude etc. After the top, the trails gradually go down. Some places have steeply down. We do not require ice-x, crampons or any climbing equipment, but sometimes it is very hard to go down if there is heavy snow. Trekking pole help you if you have a knee. Within 3-5 hours you can reach Muktinath side Base camp, the time is depending on you, weather and season. After Muktinath Base Camp, need to walk 1.30 to 2 hours to reach the overnight stay place in Muktinath. The trails cross you the Muktinath Temple area. Either you can visit on the same day or come next morning. Muktinath is the name of the Hindu God with the meaning of the “God of Salvation” in Hindu and in Buddhism “Nirvana”. The Sep-Oct fest is the most interesting and many Hindus people visit. Apart from this, this is the greatest example of the correlation and harmony between Hinduism and Buddhism. There are few small temples, Mane wall, 108 taps etc. Overnight at Lodge.
Day 08: Trekking to Jomsom (2730 m), 5 hours trekking, overnight Hotel (B/L/D).
The Long and hard day of yesterday, we started a bit late today. The part of the trek from Muktinath to Kagbeni is really different from other days. Here, the climate is relatively dry, and the landscape looks like a desert. The area on the way from Muktinath to Kagbeni is full of ancient caves, and till you reach Jomsom you'll be able to see wonderful geological forms around you. From Muktinath (3800 meters) the trail descends gradually towards Jarkot, a nice village with interesting houses and lots of green fields in the brown-looking area around. From Jarkot the trail keeps descending, and you can choose between two ways: one goes directly to Jomsom, and the other goes to Kagbeni; located 2800 meters high, Kagbeni is an interesting village, with stone houses and narrow alleys, and a green area of fields lying between the high mountains above. The village is located near the Kali-Gandaki River, and it is the first place you meet this huge river, which still flows in a very wide valley in this area. Beware not to walk north of this village!! It is the border to Mustang area, which is usually closed to tourists and requires a very special permission to visit, the cost of permit US$500 for 10 days. The way from Kagbeni to Jomsom goes along the Kali-Gandaki River. The geological forms you'll see on the surrounding way are really spectacular, and children on the way will offer you to buy black fossils called "Salligrams". Jomsom, located 2700 meters high, is a big village. It has a small airport, and so - connected by air to Pokhara and Kathmandu for the following day. Although it is a comfortable place to stay, overnight at a guest house.
Trekking End
Day 09: Jomsom to Pokhara by Bus/Jeep, 8-10 hours, overnight Hotel (B/L/D). OR Jomsom to Pokhara by Flight.
Our guide already manages the bus or Jeep or private vehicle as our communication for you so that starting time is dependent on. The road follows the Kaligandaki River all the way to Beni Bazar. You cross the Marpha, Kalopani, Ghasa, Tatopani then reach Beni Bazar 5-7 hours. After Beni Bazar the road is black covered, so it's a nice drive to Pokhara within 3-4 hours. Upon your arrival in Pokhara, transfer to a hotel in the LakeSide area, overnight at the hotel.
Day 10: Travel to Kathmandu by Tourist bus 6 hours, transfer to hotel. OR flight Pokhara to Kathmandu (extra US$125) (B/L).
6 AM wake-up call, 6.30 drive to Dam side for the best view and drop to tourist Bus Park own way travel to Kathmandu 6 hours drive 200 Km. we have breakfast and lunch on the way. Upon arrival transfer to hotel in Kathmandu, overnight at Hotel, end trip.
