Itinerary
Day 01 : Your arrival to Tribhuwan International Airport (TIA), you will be met by our Airport Representative, and transfer to hotel.
O/N at hotel. B.B.
Day 02 : Drive Besishahar (790m).
About 5 hours scenic drive by car / van. O/N at Guest House.
Day 03 : Bahundanda (1310m).
Today our journey starts at Besishahar, from where, the trail makes the climb to Khudi at 790m, we then reach the first Gurung village (many of Nepal’s Gurkha Soldiers are Gurungs). As we continue the from Khudi the trail offers fine views of Himalchuli and Peak 29 (Ngadi Chuli). It climbs to Bhulbhule at 825m; it then goes to Ngadi before reaching Lampata at 1135m and nearby Bahundanda at 1310m.
O/N at Guest House.
Day 04 : Chyamje (1400m).
Today the trail drops steeply to Syange at 1070m from Bahundanda crossing the Marsyangdi River on a suspension bridge. We then follow the river to the stone village of Jagat before climbing through forest to Chyamje at 1400m. O/N at Guest House.
Day 05 : Bagarchhap (2160m).
The day begins with the rocky trail following the Marsyandi Rivers steadily uphill to Tal at 1675m, the first village in the Manang district. We make a trailverse crossing a wide, flat valley. The trail then climbs a stone stairway to 1860m till another stairway. The journey continues making up and down to Dharapani at 1890m. There we find a stone entrance chorten typical of the Tibetan influenced villages from here northwards. We then visit the Bagarchhap at 2160m that offers the typical flat roofed stone houses of local Tibetans design although the village which is still in the transition Zone before the dry highlands. O/N at Guest House.
Day 06 : Chame (2630m).
With often rough and rocky, the trail climbs to Tyanja at 2360m, & then continues through forest, but near the river, Lunch point at Koto, where you can Hot spring bath. As we reach the Chame, the headquarters of the Manang district, located bellow 500 meters high steep rock, we are rewarded by the fine views of Annapurna II as you approach Chame & two small hot springs by the town. O/N at Guest House.
Day 07 : Pisang (3300m).
The day starts through deep forest in a steep and narrow valley, crosses a river on a long bridge at 2910m. We then cross another bridge at 3040m, from there the view of the soaring Pandas Danda rock face really begins to appear. From there the trail joins to climb to Pisang, which sprawls between 3200m & 3300m. O/N at Guest House.
Day 08 : Manang (3500m).
Today we continue through the drier upper part of the Manang district, cut off from the full effect of the monsoon by the Anapurna Range. People of this region, herd yaks & raise crops for part of the year besides, they also continue to enjoy special trading rights gained way back in 1784.
Leaving Pisang, we have an alternate trails north and south of the Marsyangdi River which meet up again at Mungji. The southern route by Hongde, with its airstrip, at 3325m 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 3475m to nearby Manang at 3500m. O/N at Guest House.
Day 09 : Manang - Acclimatization day
Today we spend a day acclimatizing in Manang. The whole day we spend by doing some fine day walks and over viewing the magnificent views around the village Or, recommended to hike up to north hill for ¾ hrs with snacks and enough drinks on your day pack, gives better acclimatization and great views to south west of Mt. Nilgiri and its ice falls. In option you can join at HRA (Himalayan Rescue Association) office for the altitude sickness and prevention class normaly run at 3 PM. O/N Guest House.
Day 10 : Ledar (4250m).
Today we leave Manang, & the trai makes an ascent of nearly 2000m to the Thorung La pass. We make the climb steadily through Tenki, leaving the Marsyangi Valley. Continuing along the Jarsang Khola Valley, we reach Ledar at 4250m, there we see the vegetations steadily more sparse. O/N at Guest House.
Day 11 : High camp (4600m).
The trail descends to cross the river at 4310m we then climb up to Phedi at 4420m. At High Camp on the elevation of 4600m, we can recently found some good Guesthouses built. Your overnight stay will be there. O/N Guest House.
Day 12 : Muktinath (3710m).
The journey from Phedi “foot of the hill” or at the foot to the 5416m Thorung La pass, begins the day. We then make the 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 problem to cross the pass if it is covered by snow. 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. Approx 3 more hrs decent to Muktinath. O/N at guest House.
Day 13 : Tukuche (2600m)
This place is also nice settlements of more than 100 houses of Thakali people. It has also 2 monasteries, and one apple brandy factory. If you are interested to see how apple brandy are produced, you will be taken there.
Day 14 : Trek to Ghasa (2100m). Leave Mustang valley behind and enter into the world’s deepest valley in between 8000 m Mountains Dhaulagiri and mt. Nilgiri along the Kaligandaki river bank. O/N at Guest House.
Day 15: Trek to Tatopani (1200m)
This place is famous for its hot spring. This is the best place to relax your body after a long days trek. O/N at Guest House.
Day 16 : Rest day at Tatopani (hot spring). O/N at Guest House.
Day 17 : Trek to Ghore pani 2800 m.
Long day approx, 7 hrs accent up through cultivated land and local settlements of Magar peoples. O/N at Guest House.
Day 18 : Hiking to Poon hill for the sunrise view from mt. Annapurna range- back to Ghorepani, and trek downhill to Tikhedhunga. O/N at Guest House.
Day 19 : Trek to Birethati, and 1 ½ hours car drive to Pokhara. O/N at hotel BB.
Day 20 : Drive back to Kathmandu by Private Car / Van - about 5 hours scenic drive. Or, take a flight. O/N at hotel. B.B.
Day 21 : Full day sightseeing tour of Kathmandu valley of the world heritage sites : (Pashupatinath Temple, Boudhanath, Swayambhu, and Kathmandu durbar square). Fare well dinner with cultural programs. O/N at hotel. B.B.
Day 22 : Transfer to Airport for your onward Journey. Farewell!
Cost Includes
Airport/ Hotel/ Airport pick up & transfer by car/van.3 night’s accommodation with breakfast at deluxe hotel in Katmandu. Katmandu city tour as per the above itinerary.
Meals (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner) with Tea & coffee during the trek.
Lodge to lodge accommodation during the trek of” Koto”.
1 highly experienced helpful & friendly Guide, Porters, their food, accommodation, salary, insurance & equipments.
Surface transfer from Katmandu to Besishahar and back to Katmandu.
Annapurna conservation permits, special permits for Nar & Phu and all necessary permits.Trekking Registration Certificate (TIMES)Tourist service charge, vat. Office service charge.
Cost Excludes
Any meals in Katmandu other than breakfast.
Travel insurance.
International air fare to and from Nepal.
Nepal entry visa fee US$ 30 (Duration 60 days from date of issue), you may be
easily issue the visa upon your arrival at Tribhuwan International Airport-Katmandu.
Disembarkation Airport Tax in Nepal- approx. US$24.
Items of a personal nature.
Any kind of alcoholic drinks, hot water, hot shower, cold drinks, laundry, phone
cell, internet.
Trekking Equipments ( Down sleeping bag and down jackets are available to hire or buy in Katmandu, which would cost approximately US$ 1 per day per item to hire and US$60 to US$100 per item to buy).
