Day 1
Arrive in Kathmandu and transfer to hotel
Day 2
Free time in Kathmandu
Day 3
Drive to Besisahar & trek to Bhulbule 840m. Today we will start to see our first real mountain views, including Himalchuli, Annapurma, Dhaulagiri. We will also begin to see our first native agricultural farmers of the area - Aryan and Mangoliyan people at Magar and Gurung
Day 4
Bhulbule to Syange 1100m. Beautiful scenery and views of the Annapurnas as we trek along and then cross the Marsyandi river
Day 5
Syange to Tal 1700m. Passing through the area of the Gurung people
Day 6
Tal to Bagarchhap 2160m. Views of Lamjung Himal and Annapurna ranges
Day 7
Bagarchhap to Chame 2670m. The district and business centre of the Manang region
Day 8
Chame to Lower Pisang 3200m. Amazing views of the Annapurna IV (7,523m) and Annapurna II (7,937m)
Day 9
Lower Pisang to Manang 3540m. Views of Annapurna III (7,555m) and Tilicho Peak (7,132m)
Day 10
Manang rest day/acclimatisation day. You can explore Monastery observe the monks going about their daily life or simply relax and read a book. Hike to Gunsang 3900m./Yak Kharka 4018m and back
Day 11
Manang to Thorung Phedi 4450m. A challenging but rewarding day, with views of Khatung Kang peak to the West, and Chulu and Kanjanghimal to the North-East
Day 12
Thorung Phedi to Thorung La Pass to Muktinath 3800m. The Thorung La Pass at 5416m is the highest point of the trek. Reaching the pass is worth the effort and you are rewarded with stunning views of the Annapurna range to the south and the Yakawakang, Purkung Himal to Northeast. The sense of achievement as you stand, surrounded by the Himalayas is something that will stay with you for a long time.
Day 13
Muktinath to Kagbeni-Jomsom 2710m. The start of the descent from the highs of the previous days trekking
Day 14
Jomsom to Marfa / Tukuche Kalopani 2530m. With views of Annapurna I (8,091m), Annapurna South (7,219m) and Hiunchuli (6.441m)
Day 15
Kalopani to Tatopani 1190m
Day 16
Rest day. A chance to rest those aching limbs in Tatopanis hot springs
Day 17
Tatopani to Ghorepani 2750m. Explore the unique custom and culture of the villages of the Magar people
Day 18
Ghorepani to Ghandruk 1940m. Optional early morning hike to Pun Hill 3191m to watch the fantastic sunrise and mountain views. We return to Ghorepani for breakfast and then trek down to Ghandruk
Day 19
Ghandruk to Nayapul & drive back to Pokhara
Day 20
Free time in Pokhara, return to Kathmandu
Day 21
Free time in Kathmandu, transfer to airport for flight home
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