Detail Itinerary
Day 01: Sight seeing:
Around Kathmandu valley: The holy place of Pashupatinath temple, Shoyambhunath
temple, Boudhanath Stupa & Kathmandu Darbar Square), arrange the necessary
permit for Trekking and Climbing. Overnight at Hotel.
Day 02: Sight seeing:
Around Kathmandu valley: The holy place of Pashupatinath temple, Shoyambhunath
temple, Boudhanath Stupa & Kathmandu Darbar Square), arrange the necessary
permit for Trekking and Climbing. Overnight at Hotel.
Day 03: Morning drive (Approx. 6 hrs) to Arughat (670m). Overnight at camp.
Day 04 Labu Besi - Khola Besi (950m) in 4h.
The trail goes along the river, with some steep legs. Overnight at camp.
Day 05: Khola Besi - Jagat (1410m) in 5h.
We head upstream along the steep side of the Buri Gandaki towards Tatopani --
literally " hot springs
". The trail then goes up and down along the length of the river, with
some parts overhanging huge rapids Overnight at camp.
Day 06: Trek to Seirishon Goan (1420m) 5 ½ hrs Overnight at
camp.
Day 07: Trek to Deng (1860m) 5 hrs. Overnight camp.
Day 08: Deng - Ghap (2040m) in 5h. The path goes through dense jungle up the
narrow western gorge of the Buri Gandaki heading towards Manaslu. At times the
path is high above the river which we will cross and re-cross on an incredible
variety of bridges. In Ghap, we will admire some fine sculptures, mostly
representing meditating Buddhas.Overnight at camp.
Day 09: Ghap - Lho (3100m) in 5h.
We continue westwards through bamboo and rhododendron forests. Horse and yak
caravans are numerous here, as the commerce with the upper Buri Gandaki valley
and Tibet
is prosperous. Overnight at camp.
Day 10: Lho - Sama Gompa (3500m) in 5h
We head straight towards Peak 29, ahead of us, then follow the lateral moraine
of the Pungen Glacier towards Sama. Breathtaking views of the Manaslu, Northern Manaslu (7145m) and the Naike. Overnight at
camp.
Day 11: Rest day, explore around the valley. Overnight at camp.
Day 12: Sama Gompa - Samdo (3860m) in 3h.
We cross a high plateau and skirt around the ridge of the lateral moraine. We
then climb a terraced hillside to reach one of the most remote permanent
settlements in Nepal.
Samdo is only a day’s walk from Tibet
by the Lajyang La pass (5098m). Overnight at camp.
Day 13 Samdo – Larkya refuge (4500m) in 5h.
The path becomes steeper. Crossing the tundra, it winds its way to the foot of
the immense Larkya glacier which pours out of the Manaslu. Ovenight at camp.
Day 14: Larkya refuge - Larkya La (5212m) -
Bimtang (3850m) in 7h
We first head towards Cho Chanda, then slowly climb the steep slope towards the
pass. From the top the panorama is magnificent: Himlung Himal (7126m), Cheo
Himal (6820m), Gyagi Kung, Kang Kuru (6981m) and the Annapurna II (7937m).
Steep descent through moraines towards Bimtang. Overnight at camp.
Day 15: Bimtang - Tilije (2400m) in 5h30.
The route gets easier. We start with a gentle climb through paddy fields
towards the small Karcha La pass and descend through fir tree and rhododendron
forests to Tillije. Overnight at camp.
Day 16: Tilije – Chame (2713m) in 5h
We descend to Dharapani and join the Annapurna Circuit. From here we follow the
Marsyangdi river upstream through large areas of blue pines, spruces and oak.
Overnight at teahouse lodge.
Day 17: Chame - Pisang (3185m) in 5h
We leave the magnificent pine forests and the Marsyangdi at full flow below us
to enjoy views of the Lamjung and Annapurnas II and IV. Pisang, with its fine
tapering walled houses, offers amazing sights of the Annapurna massif to the
south, Mount Tilicho
(7134m) to the west, Chulu Est (6584m) and the summit of Mount Pisang
(6091m) to the north. Overnight at camp / teahouse lodge.
Day 18: Pisang - Manang (3530m) in 5h
Manang is a typical Tibetan village with numerous stupas, monasteries and
oratories. Overnight at camp / teahouse lodge.
Day 19: Acclimatization day in Manang.
Visit to Ice Lake,
explore around Manang. Overnight stay at camp / teahouse lodge.
Day 20: Trek to Letdar (4200m) walking around 4 hrs.
Passing through Gunsang
(3900m), Yak Kharka (4018m) then to Letdar. Fantastic views of Annapurna ranges and Chulu West (6419m) as well as
pasture area and yak kingdom. Overnight stay at camp / teahouse lodge.
Day 21: Trek to Thorang Phedi (4450m), walking around 3 hrs.
An essential
acclimatization rest day before the Throng-La. Overnight stays at camp /
teahouse lodge.
Day 22: Thorong Phedi - Thorong La (5415m) - Muktinath
(3802m) in 8h.
Climb up to the Thorong La for a stunning panorama over prestigious summits
rising above 6000m. Descent towards Muktinath. Overnight at camp / teahouse
lodge.
Day 23: Muktinath - Kagbeni (2800m) in 5h
The entry get of Upper Mustang. Overnight at camp / teahouse lodge.
Day 24: Kagbeni - Jomosom (2713m) in 5h
This is the route of the Mustang and Tibet caravans. Overnight at camp /
teahouse lodge.
Day 24: Jomosom – Pokhara
(flight)
Sightseeing around Pokhara
Valley. Overnight at
hotel.
Day 25: Morning drive or fly back to Kathmandu.
Overnight at hotel.
Day 26: Kathmandu
Free day for shopping. Overnight at hotel.
Day 27: Departure
Drop to the international airport for final
departure.
