A half day city tour in and around Kathmandu Valley to make you observe and understand the unique cultural heritages that include monuments, temples and monasteries such as Durbar Square, Pashupatinath, Bouddhanath or Swoyambhunath.

The day begins with drive to Besisahar - Bhulbhule about 5-6 hrs from Kathmandu along to the Prithwi highway. We divert off the highway at the bustling town of Dumre and continue for a further one and half hours to Besisahar. After lunch we complete the short drive to the road head at Bhulbhule (846 meters) in the Marysandi Valley, overnight at lodge/teahouse with dinner.

Certainly one of the hardest and definitely the wettest today we will trek from Bahundanda to Ghermu, Ghermu to Jagat and finally Jagat to Tal. The total journey from Bahundanda to Tal consists of 17 kilometers of hiking over 9 hours (excluding a stop for lunch) and an elevation increase of 390 meters.

After descending to Syange and crossing a big suspension bridge over Marsyangdi, we will pass through the gorge which narrows along with the crest and trough of the trail. We will see overhanging rocks on the way before arriving at the place called Jagat which is located on a ridge. The place holds a historical significance of being the custom post for trading salt with Tibet. After some more crests and troughs and few overhanging rocks, the trail leads you to a small community of Chamje whose culture resembles to that of Tibetan. From Chamje, we will descend towards the bank of Marsyangdi river and after crossing a suspension bridge, we will continue through bamboo forest. After entering a wide valley with few houses to the place called Tal, we step into Manang district.

Today we will start towards Dharapani via Khotro. The settlement is chiefly Tibetan with a chorten entrance. After passing through another town named Bagarchhap, we will forge towards Diki Gompa. We will then continue the narrow valley with bounty of rhododendrons. After crossing the Himalayan barricade to the east of Lamjung via Namun Bhanjyang, we will continue to Lattemarang. Later we continue towards Chame.

We will leave Chame by crossing a bridge over Marsyangdi and move towards Bhartang treading along narrow valley full of pine and Hemlock. The Bhartang was once temporarily inhabited by Khampas. Ascending along the forest full of firs along with pine and hemlock towards Dhukur Pokhari, we continue our trek to the stop of the day- Pisang. The lower Pisang is full of lodges, some even offering cappuccino and pizzas but a short climb up the hill will take us to upper Pisang, which offers more beautiful views of Annapurna II and also a chance to visit a gompa. We continue to Gyaru where we will stay overnight.

We will take a trip to Ngwal Braka from Gyaru.

On this day we can choose either to visit Ice Lake or the Milarepa cave. Both are the side trips and provide unique experience. Ice lake is not suitable for the winter or during snowfall as the path become very slippery and dangerous.
Among the many side trips in this region, Milarepa cave is one of the most famous. This side trip (over a 2 hours hike from east of Bhraka) is very well one of the most exciting places, not only because of the scenery visible from the cave but also the story behind it.

Today, we hang around town. This is an important rest and acclimatization day before crossing the Thorung La. There are optional day walks such as crossing the river to see the tremendous icefall coming down from the Annapurna, or climbing high above the village for a full panorama of the Annapurna range and the Manang Valley.

Trek to Tilicho Base Camp (4800m) and overnight stay at Lodge.

Trek to Tilicho lake - visit the Lake and overnight at lodge.

Trek from Tilicho Base Camp To Yakkharka overnight at lodge.

We start our trekking with climb gradually to a ridge before descending to the headwaters of the Marsyangdi and crossing via a covered wooden bridge. After a short ascent up the mountain path on the right bank, you follow a narrow trail across an unstable spree slope and then descend to Thorung Phedi, overnight at Lodge.

Today, we start our trekking quite early in the morning crossing the Thorung La (5416m.). The trail becomes steep immediately on leaving camp but as this trail has been used by local people for hundreds of years the path is well defined. The gradient then eases and after around 4 hours of steady climbing, we will reach the chorten and prayer flags of the pass. The views are dramatic to say the least, from the snow-covered mountains above, to the head of the Kali Gandaki valley below and the brown and purple hills of Mustang which are spread out before us. The descent to Muktinath is a knee pounding 1600m but it's compensated for with excellent views of Dhaulagiri. Eventually the moraines give way to grassy slopes before a pleasant walk along the Jhong Khola Valley to Muktinath

After the breakfast, our trek start to Kagbeni and Kagbeni is a unique famous village of Baarah Gaun (lit. twelve villages) region in Mustang district. It lies in the popular Annapurna Circuit route and is a gateway to Upper Mustang trekking. It is a fascinating medieval village with closely packed mud-brick houses, dark alleys and imposing Chhortens. The village stands in a little green oasis dominated by its red monastery. However, with the formation of Mustang in the 15th century, Kagbeni's importance diminished. The main ethnic group in a village is Bhotias. Overnight at a guesthouse.

We will start the trek early, half an hour down to the gorge and climb 1 hours to reach to Banthati where there is hotel, continues follow the gorge till to Deurali where we have lunch 12 O’clock. After lunch few minutes climb and then down to Ghorepani inside the lush oak, rhododendron forest.

Today we’ll wake up as early as 4 am and climb 1 hour to Poon Hilll (3210m) for sunrise view panoramic fantastic view. Poon Hill is the one of the best breathtaking panorama view point in Nepal. We can see the Dhauligiri range to Manaslu range including the famous Mounthain peak Machhapurche “Fishtail”. Return back to the Hotel and take Breakfast then proceed to down to Nagythati meaning open hut, Banthati meaning Jungle hut and Ullari the beautiful mountain scenic and the village. You have lunch in Ullari and 1.30 hour steeply down to Tikhedunga the bank side of Bhurungdi Khola. Dinner in 6 PM with celebrate the last night in the mountain.

Leaving Tadapani, the trial descends down through forest and we can hear birds chirping. After walking down about 45 minutes the trail goes very steep downhill through the terraced field to Kimrung Khola, cross the suspension bridge and walk to Gurjung, the trail ascends up after Gurjung village during 45 minutes then straight walk to Chhmrung at the elevation of 2170m. It takes 4-5 hours from Tadapani to Chhumrung. Stay overnight at lodge.

The trail descends down 310 meter through thousands of stone staircase crosses then crosses Chhumrung Khola on bridge and climbs up to Sinuwa at the height of 2340 meter. It is easy walk through rhododendron festooned with orchids and ferns then steep down with stone staircase to Bamboo. After having lunch there we walk throughout the cool forest about an hour to Dovan at the elevation of 2630 meter. Stay overnight at lodge.

A trek of narrow Modi Khola valley brings you almost to the base of M.B.C. There’s technically no such thing as ‘Machhapuchhare Base Camp’, since ascents of the mountains are prohibited. The mountain views are stupendous; the panorama includes Hiuchhuli, Annapurna ranges and the ever-changing Machhapuchhare. This area is called the Annapurna sanctuary since it is totally surrounded by mountains. A huge amphitheater enclosed by a solid wall of snow-capped peaks which include Annapurna I, Annapurna III and the fish tail spire of Machhapuchhare.Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner.

The climb to Annapurna Base Camp takes under two hours. We descend a small ridge branching out from the mountain pass to mountainside with widespread terraced fields showcasing tranquil meadows and lush fertile farming land. At the end we will drop down back to Dovan for the night.

After enjoying Brilliant Mountain view and taking hot cup of tea or coffee we take hot breakfast and trek down to Dovan or Bamboo via MBC, Deurali and Himalaya. We take tea and lunch break on the way. Stay overnight at lodge.

From Bamboo we walk up during 30 minute and it is pleasant jungle walk to Sinuwa then head down to Chhumrung Khola and walk up long stone staircase up upper Chhomrung then walk steep down to Jhinu. Take bath in natural hot water and come back lodge. Stay overnight at lodge. After breakfast we to Nayapul via Birethanti. It takes about 4-5 hours walk to Nayapul then we drive to Pokhara by private car or van. Stay in hotel in Pokhara.

Flight to Kathmandu takes less than half an hour. In Kathmandu, we will have a city tour.

Final Departure